Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Senior Tour Group Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop
【Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book the 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train?
The 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Gobi Cruise｜A New Choice for Silver-Haired Slow Travel:13-Day Full South and North Xinjiang Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train, Comfortable Departure, Leisurely Sightseeing
I. Detailed Introduction to the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The “Gobi Cruise” is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, designed for silver-haired groups and family tourists seeking relaxation, convenience, and in-depth experiences. The train adopts the classic model of “traveling at night and sightseeing during the day,” allowing passengers to transfer between cities during a peaceful sleep, while focusing on exploring attractions and cultural experiences during the day. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently change hotels, repeatedly pack luggage, or endure the hustle and waiting of cross-city transportation.
This special train runs through the essence of Xinjiang’s southern and northern regions, from the Flaming Mountains to Kanas, from Kashgar Old City to Sayram Lake, connecting deserts, oases, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural landmarks along the way. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily arrangements highlighting key points, leaving ample time for sightseeing, photography, and rest, truly achieving a residential travel experience of “the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.”
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The Gobi Cruise Special Train offers various seat and compartment types to meet different budget and privacy needs. All carriages are fully air-conditioned, equipped with lighting, power sockets, reading lights, and storage space, ensuring comfort and convenience during the journey:
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment:An economical and practical choice, with upper, middle, and lower berths reasonably arranged, suitable for group travel or budget-conscious passengers. Public washing areas are clean and tidy, and attendant service is timely and thoughtful.
Double-Deck Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Compartment:More private space, recommended for up to 4 people, with middle and lower berths available, suitable for small groups or families wanting to minimize interference.
Double-Deck 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment (Premium Version):Soft sleeper bedding, door locks, and more spacious legroom, providing a rest environment close to hotel standards, balancing comfort and cost-effectiveness.
Double-Deck 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment (Luxury Version):Designed for passengers seeking a high-quality travel experience, with a private compartment for two, equipped with high-end bedding, reading area, and dedicated service response, significantly enhancing privacy and comfort.
The entire special train is converted from a professional tourist train, equipped with a dining car, medical emergency equipment, and experienced onboard staff, ensuring a smooth, hassle-free, and warm journey.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Gobi Cruise Special Train
Different from regular group tours, the “Gobi Cruise” embodies the concept of “slow travel + care” in service details:
🚂 Gobi Cruise｜A New Choice for Silver-Haired Slow Travel: 13-Day Full South and North Xinjiang Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train, Comfortable Departure, Leisurely SightseeingThoughtful Accompanying Service:Equipped with professional guides and onboard staff throughout the journey, providing itinerary explanations, health attention, and life assistance, especially focusing on the mobility and dietary needs of elderly passengers.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:Using the train as a “mobile home,” avoiding the fatigue of daily hotel changes. Beds are tidied daily, hot water supply is sufficient, and night travel is smooth and quiet.
Exclusive Special Arrangements:The itinerary incorporates local cultural experience points, such as strolling in Kashgar Old City, visiting the periphery of Id Kah Mosque, and touring lavender gardens, without rushing or clocking in, focusing on feeling.
Convenient Transportation Experience:All inter-city transfers are completed by the special train, eliminating the need to purchase tickets or transfer independently. Disembarkation leads directly to scenic area shuttle points, saving effort and worry.
Reasonable Meal Standards:The dining car offers nutritionally balanced Chinese meals, considering both northern and southern tastes. Simple meals or light options can be coordinated in advance for special needs (must be stated in advance).
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The following is the official finalized itinerary, strictly following the logic of “traveling at night and sightseeing during the day,” covering core attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang, with a relaxed pace suitable for silver-haired groups to tour leisurely:
Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise Full South and North Xinjiang Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
I. Detailed Introduction to the Gobi Cruise Special TrainDay 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Yining
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Xinjiang Yiparhan Lavender Sightseeing Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Premium@Gobi Cruise Full South and North Xinjiang Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
The “Gobi Cruise” is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, designed for silver-haired groups and family tourists seeking relaxation, convenience, and in-depth experiences. The train adopts the classic model of “traveling at night and sightseeing during the day,” allowing passengers to transfer between cities during a peaceful sleep, while focusing on exploring attractions and cultural experiences during the day. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently change hotels, repeatedly pack luggage, or endure the hustle and waiting of cross-city transportation.Day 6:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Daxi Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Kuytun
Day 7:Kuytun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Lavender Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Full South and North Xinjiang Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
This special train runs through the essence of Xinjiang’s southern and northern regions, from the Flaming Mountains to Kanas, from Kashgar Old City to Sayram Lake, connecting deserts, oases, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural landmarks along the way. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily arrangements highlighting key points, leaving ample time for sightseeing, photography, and rest, truly achieving a residential travel experience of “the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.”Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 6:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
(If the southern section of Duku Highway is not open in late May, it will be upgraded to a flight from Kuqa to Yining or Nalati)
Day 7:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Kekedala/Yining City
(In late May: Yining or Nalati – Nalati Grassland – Kekedala City/Yining City)
Day 8:Kekedala/Yining – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 9:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Nourishing Hot Pot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:Due to seasonal, weather, or policy reasons, some sections (such as the Duku Highway) may be temporarily changed. The travel agency will optimize the itinerary after consultation with passengers, ensuring safety and experience.
V. 2026 Gobi Cruise Special Train Departure Dates and Price Explanation
The 2026 Gobi Cruise Special Train has multiple sessions throughout the year, with more frequent schedules during the peak tourist season. Specific departure dates are as follows:
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Gobi Cruise Special TrainMay 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Reference prices for each version are as follows (subject to contract confirmation):
Enjoyable Version
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment:Upper berth 2980 RMB/person, Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Double-Deck Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Compartment:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium Version
Double-Deck 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
(Note:If Duku Highway is not open in May, it will be changed to an alternative itinerary)
Luxury Version
Double-Deck 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person
(Note:If Duku Highway is not open in May, it will be upgraded to a flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Prices may vary slightly depending on the session, seat type, and season. Specific fees, availability, and service content are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
VI. Gobi Cruise Special Train Booking and Registration Method
The Gobi Cruise Special Train offers various seat and compartment types to meet different budget and privacy needs. All carriages are fully air-conditioned, equipped with lighting, power sockets, reading lights, and storage space, ensuring comfort and convenience during the journey:If you want to take the Gobi Cruise Special Train, here is your ticket booking guide 👇
Gobi Cruise-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You need to contact Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for details and to complete the booking.
The booking process is as follows:
📞 Contact Consultation:Call the company landline 0991-3333832, or add the mobile and WeChat 132-0133-3409 (Manager Mai Zi), available for consultation 24 hours a day, to obtain itinerary, seat, price, and departure information.
✅ Select Product:Choose the departure date and seat type based on personal time and preference.
📄 Submit Information:Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number (or valid document information such as Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan通行证, or passport) for registration and seat reservation.
💳 Complete Booking:Pay the booking fee as required, sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision, and obtain the payment receipt to complete the booking.
June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and popular seats on the special train are in high demand. It is recommended to contact Manager Mai Zi early to check availability and pay a deposit to secure your preferred berth. Please use official channels to avoid misleading by unauthorized agents.
VII. Gobi Cruise Special Train Fee and Service Related Explanation
The services included in this special train itinerary include:Special train transportation, basic accommodation (train sleeper), first admission tickets to scenic spots in the itinerary, guide service, and designated meals. Personal voluntary consumption items (such as souvenir purchases, additional meals, self-paid experiences, etc.) are not included.
All service content, fee standards, and rights details are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. If you have questions about itinerary details, service standards, or fee composition, you can request detailed documentation from Manager Mai Zi. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing, with special cases negotiated separately, and no mandatory charges.
VIII. Slow Down to See the Vast Xinjiang
When speed is no longer the measure of travel, the scenery truly has a rhythm to breathe. The Gobi Cruise Special Train is not just a means of transportation, but a flowing slow life—crossing the Gobi and snow-capped mountains with the gentle sway of the wheels, arriving at the next poetic place in the morning light.
If you or your family are planning a safe, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang trip, consider this “Gobi Cruise” tailored for silver-haired time.
📞 Contact Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center now (0991-3333832 / 132-0133-3409) to start your 13-day leisurely journey through southern and northern Xinjiang!
The 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
