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How to buy tickets for Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train and make a reservation? In 2026, tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train must be booked through a professional travel agency recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
📢 Want to take your parents or yourself and your spouse to Xinjiang, but worried about the hassle of the journey?
Don’t worry, this ‘Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Price List’ breaks it down for you in detail:How to choose a special train, how to read the prices, how to plan the itinerary, helping you easily understand and sign up with peace of mind.
🚂 Special Train Introduction:A Moving ‘Xinjiang Living Room’
The Sunset Red Special Train, simply put, is a long-distance tour train customized for people aged 50 and above. Its biggest feature is ‘the train moves with the people, traveling by night and sightseeing by day.’ You sleep on the train at night and visit scenic spots during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage.
Taking several mainstream products on the Xinjiang market in 2026 as examples, they generally share the following commonalities:
Itinerary Design:Most are loops around Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering core scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Nalati, and Kashgar, with itineraries typically lasting 12-16 days.
Target Audience:Mainly aimed at middle-aged and elderly friends aged 55-75 who are healthy and prefer a slow-paced, in-depth tour, as well as their accompanying children.
Core Advantages:The internal environment of the special train is quieter than regular trains, with fixed berths, relatively spacious space, and age-friendly facilities such as anti-slip handrails and wide aisles, making the journey more comfortable and reassuring.
🛌 Seat Analysis:How to Choose Your ‘Mobile Nest’
📢 Want to take your parents or yourself and your spouse to Xinjiang, but worried about the hassle of the journey?The seats on the special train are mainly divided into two categories: hard sleeper and soft sleeper, each with different configurations and prices.
1. Hard Sleeper Carriage: Affordable, Suitable for Groups
Double-deck Hard Sleeper Six-Berth Compartment:The most economical price, divided into upper, middle, and lower berths. The space is relatively compact, but cost-effective, suitable for those on a budget who enjoy chatting with companions.
Double-deck Hard Sleeper Four-Berth Compartment:More spacious than the six-berth compartment, with slightly better privacy. Upper and lower berths have different prices, with the lower berth usually slightly more expensive.
2. Soft Sleeper Carriage: Comfortable and Private, Upgraded Experience
Double-deck Soft Sleeper Four-Berth Compartment:More spacious than hard sleeper, with upper and lower berths, usually equipped with reading lights and charging ports, suitable for tourists with certain requirements for the sleeping environment.
Double-deck Soft Sleeper Two-Berth/Flat Berth Compartment:Excellent privacy, two people per compartment without interference. The flat berth design is more friendly for elderly people with back or leg issues, no need to climb, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a comfortable experience.
3. High-End Special Train Compartment: A Moving Star-Rated Hotel
This type of special train (e.g., ‘Kunlun’) offers a higher-end accommodation experience, with each room being a private compartment, truly a ‘moving star-rated hotel.’
Don’t worry, this ‘Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Price List’ breaks it down for you in detail: how to choose a special train, how to read the prices, how to plan the itinerary, helping you easily understand and sign up with peace of mind.Configuration:The room is equipped with a single sofa, desk, bathroom (shower), large viewing window, etc. The mattress is customized to hotel standards, with the lower berth about 85cm wide and the upper berth about 75cm wide.
Service:The train is staffed with dedicated attendants and 24-hour butlers. Some trains also offer thoughtful services like blood pressure monitoring and hot water delivery.
✨ Quality Highlights:The Special Features of a Special Train Tour
Compared to regular group tours, special train tours have the following advantages:
Hassle-Free and Effortless:A single berth throughout the entire journey, no need to change trains or hotels. Large luggage can be stored on the train, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly people.
Relaxed Pace:Following the ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, daily travel time and number of scenic spots are controlled to avoid an overly tight schedule.
Thoughtful Service:The train usually has a doctor or common medicines on board, experienced guides on the ground, and some special trains even have ‘silver-haired activity carriages’ for passengers to relax and entertain.
Accommodation and Meals:Accommodation is mainly in comfortable hotels with clear meal standards. The itinerary includes special meals like big plate chicken and cold-water fish feast to experience local flavors.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:Classic 12-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop
🚂 Special Train Introduction: A Moving ‘Xinjiang Living Room’Below is a typical 12-day Sunset Red Special Train itinerary for Northern and Southern Xinjiang (using ‘Tianshan’ as an example). Specific arrangements may be adjusted based on actual conditions:
Day 1-2:Arrive in Urumqi, check into the hotel, and rest to acclimate to the environment.
Day 3:Visit Tianshan Tianchi, then take the special train to Beitun in the evening.
Day 4:Arrive at Kanas Scenic Area, visit Kanas Lake, Xianwan, etc., and stay overnight in Jiadengyu.
Day 5:Head to Hemu Village, enjoy the morning mist of the ‘back garden,’ pass by Wucaitan (Five-Colored Beach), then take the special train to Jinghe/Yining in the evening.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for booking tickets, contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive the itinerary and price quote.
Day 6:Visit Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, experience the magnificence of ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ and stay overnight in Yining.
Day 7:Visit Nalati Grassland, experience the vastness of the ‘sky grassland,’ and stay overnight near Bayinbuluke Town.
Day 8:Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, enjoy the canyon scenery along the way, arrive in Kashgar in the evening, and continue the journey on the special train.
Day 9:Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, overlook Muztagh Ata Peak, and stay overnight in Tashkurgan County.
The Sunset Red Special Train, simply put, is a long-distance tour train customized for people aged 50 and above. Its biggest feature is ‘the train moves with the people, traveling by night and sightseeing by day.’ You sleep on the train at night and visit scenic spots during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage.Day 10:Visit Golden Grassland and Stone City around Tashkurgan County, experience home visits with various ethnic groups, and return to Kashgar.
Day 11:Visit Kashgar Old City, experience the charm of the ancient Silk Road city, and take the special train to Aksu/Korla direction in the evening.
Day 12:Visit Wensu Grand Canyon, experience the unique Danxia landform, and take the special train back to Urumqi in the evening.
Day 13:Visit Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, and Karez Well, taste a special fruit feast, and the tour ends with a drop-off at the station.
💰 Price Reference:2026 Market Conditions
Below are the approximate price ranges for Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Trains in 2026. Please note that specific prices may vary due to factors like travel agency, berth type, and season. The following information is for reference only.
| Special Train Type | Itinerary Days | Reference Price Range (RMB/person) | Notes |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Budget | 13-15 days | 3,000 – 6,000 | Mostly hard sleeper, e.g., ‘Chaoling Jiangxing’ all-soft sleeper special train. |
Taking several mainstream products on the Xinjiang market in 2026 as examples, they generally share the following commonalities: | Mid-Range | 12-16 days | 5,000 – 9,000 | Combination of soft and hard sleeper, e.g., ‘Northern and Southern Xinjiang Internet-Famous Double-Deck Special Train.’ |
| High-End | 12-14 days | 10,000 – 20,000 | E.g., ‘Tianshan,’ offering various luxury seat types. |
| High-End | 14 days | 39,800 | E.g., ‘Kunlun,’ one person per compartment, including items. |
Warm Tips:Prices may fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for specifics.
📞 Registration Guide:How to Book
To take your desired Sunset Red Special Train, you can follow these steps:
1. Contact the Travel Agency: Contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center via phone or WeChat (Phone/WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to get detailed itineraries, prices, and room type information.
2. Choose a Product: Select the appropriate special train product and room type based on your travel time and budget.
3. Provide Information: Provide necessary information such as the travelers’ names and valid ID numbers to the travel agency for booking and insurance purchase.
Itinerary Design: Mostly loops around Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering core scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Nalati, and Kashgar, with itineraries typically lasting 12-16 days.4. Payment and Contract: Pay a deposit to secure your seat and sign a unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract.
5. Wait for Departure: Pay attention to pick-up information before departure and gather on time.
💡 Warm Tips:June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang. It is recommended to plan early and pay a deposit to secure your seat.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Included Fees:Usually include round-trip special train sleeper berths, local transportation, accommodation as listed in the itinerary, some meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots, guide service, and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Fees:Transportation from the departure point to Xinjiang, personal expenses, and self-funded items not specified in the itinerary.
Service Description:For uncontrollable factors such as scenic spot openings, traffic conditions, and weather involved in the itinerary, the travel agency will make reasonable changes in consultation with tourists while ensuring their rights.
✈ ️ Start Your Slow Xinjiang Tour
A good Sunset Red Special Train tour is not about how many scenic spots you see, but whether the journey is comfortable and reassuring. From spacious berths to attentive service, from magnificent scenery to simple folk customs, the vastness and beauty of Xinjiang will unfold slowly in this ‘slow’ and ‘steady’ journey.
If you also want to give your parents or yourself a different Xinjiang memory, start with this ‘price list,’ choose a suitable special train, and let ‘seeing Xinjiang by train’ become a memorable journey.
How to buy tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to book tickets, contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010), and send detailed itinerary and price quote.

