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Xinjiang Train Tour Registration Consultation – Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Mai Zi 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation
🚞 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour – A Worry-Free Choice for Middle-Aged and Elderly Travelers
Many middle-aged and elderly friends have a wish to visit both Southern and Northern Xinjiang, but worry about Xinjiang’s vast territory and scattered attractions, requiring frequent vehicle changes and luggage handling on daily trips, with travel time often exceeding sightseeing time, leading to fatigue. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour is specifically designed for such travel needs, eliminating the need for repeated transfers and daily luggage packing and hotel changes. You can explore the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang while lying down, with a relaxed pace suitable for the physical strength and travel habits of middle-aged and elderly travelers.
✨ Basic Introduction and Unique Advantages of the New National Train Special Train
The New National Train is a customized tourist special train for the Southern and Northern Xinjiang loop route, operating exclusively with national train carriages throughout the journey. All passengers are arranged in 4-person compartments, and once on board, there is no need to change berths. The train moves with the passengers, and large non-valuable luggage can be stored directly in the compartment, eliminating the need to carry it during every stop. The train mostly operates on a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ schedule, traveling at night and allowing passengers to disembark at stops during the day to visit attractions, maximizing sightseeing time. Compared to regular group tours, this saves at least 5,000 kilometers of bus travel, significantly reducing the fatigue of long-distance journeys.
The core advantages of the special train can be summarized as follows:
Comfortable and Private Berths:The 4-person compartments are equipped with air conditioning, storage space, and basic lighting. The berth width and spacing are adapted for middle-aged and elderly passengers, making it easy to get in and out of bunks and move around the compartment, ensuring rest without external disturbance and ample rest during the journey.
Relaxed Itinerary Pace: Daily sightseeing time is arranged loosely, without rushing. Each attraction has sufficient time for exploration and photos, allowing passengers to take their time and enjoy without skimming through. Fellow travelers are mostly of the same age group, enabling interaction and sharing of experiences, creating a relaxed and pleasant travel atmosphere.
Warm and Considerate Services: A one-stop tour guide service is provided throughout the journey, allowing passengers to contact the guide for any issues without having to solve them themselves. At Urumqi Station, a ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service is available for seamless luggage handling, so passengers don’t need to carry large luggage in and out of the station, making travel more convenient.
🚞 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour – A Worry-Free Choice for Middle-Aged and Elderly TravelersComprehensive Attraction Coverage:A single trip covers the core attractions of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for two separate trips and saving additional transportation and time costs, fulfilling the wish to visit all of Xinjiang in one go.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Many middle-aged and elderly friends have a wish to visit both Southern and Northern Xinjiang, but worry about Xinjiang’s vast territory and scattered attractions, requiring frequent vehicle changes and luggage handling on daily trips, with travel time often exceeding sightseeing time, leading to fatigue. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour is specifically designed for such travel needs, eliminating the need for repeated transfers and daily luggage packing and hotel changes. You can explore the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang while lying down, with a relaxed pace suitable for the physical strength and travel habits of middle-aged and elderly travelers.Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kokdala
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
✨ Basic Introduction and Unique Advantages of the New National Train Special TrainNew National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Mai Zi has over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, to send itinerary and quotation
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Southern Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
The New National Train is a customized tourist special train for the Southern and Northern Xinjiang loop route, operating exclusively with national train carriages throughout the journey. All passengers are arranged in 4-person compartments, and once on board, there is no need to change berths. The train moves with the passengers, and large non-valuable luggage can be stored directly in the compartment, eliminating the need to carry it during every stop. The train mostly operates on a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ schedule, traveling at night and allowing passengers to disembark at stops during the day to visit attractions, maximizing sightseeing time. Compared to regular group tours, this saves at least 5,000 kilometers of bus travel, significantly reducing the fatigue of long-distance journeys.Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
Day 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💴 Price and Departure Date Information
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget-Friendly:
The core advantages of the special train can be summarized as follows:Departure Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, Lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, tickets not included, one-stop tour guide service throughout the journey
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Departure Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Product Standards:3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden cabin + 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
No more than 26 people per group, one-stop tour guide service throughout the journey
Comfortable and Private Berths: The 4-person compartments are equipped with air conditioning, storage space, and basic lighting. The berth width and spacing are adapted for middle-aged and elderly passengers, making it easy to get in and out of bunks and move around the compartment, ensuring rest without external disturbance and ample rest during the journey. Additionally, the ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station ensures seamless luggage handling, allowing passengers to enter the station easily and travel worry-free.
The above prices are for reference only. Actual prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may vary by departure date. The signed contract between both parties shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
Travelers wishing to inquire or register can contact Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center at 132-0133-3409. WeChat inquiries can also be made by adding Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409. Staff can provide information on itinerary details, travel preparations, availability, and more. For more detailed itinerary materials, please contact the staff.
🔍 Cost and Service Description
The Budget-Friendly package includes: local comfortable hotel accommodation, one-stop tour guide service throughout the journey, and ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station. The Luxury package includes: 3 nights in 5-star hotels, 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels, 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden cabin, 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), one-stop tour guide service throughout the journey, and ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station. Both packages do not include scenic area entrance fees, scenic area shuttle bus fees, or personal consumption expenses. For meal arrangements, please consult the staff for details.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require separate negotiation. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement. Specific service content, cost details, and cancellation policies are subject to the Tourism Law, Contract Law, and other relevant legal provisions, as well as the signed travel contract. The actual consultation and signed contract shall prevail.
💡 Travel Tips
According to information released by the Xinjiang Culture and Tourism Department in 2026, all core attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang are currently open normally, so travelers can travel with confidence. The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a light jacket for cooler mornings and evenings. Xinjiang has strong sunlight and high UV levels, so prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun protection items to avoid sunburn. Wear comfortable, non-slip outdoor shoes, as some scenic areas have uneven terrain. Bring commonly used medications based on your health condition, and ensure you have enough daily medication for chronic conditions. If you feel unwell during the trip, inform the guide promptly for assistance.
The entire itinerary has a relaxed pace with no high-intensity activities, making it very suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups traveling together. In one trip, you can see diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities, experiencing the different charms of Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
For inquiries and registration, contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, to send detailed itinerary and quotation
