Xinjiang North South Sunset Red Tourism Special Train Registration Guide

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🚂 Want to take your parents or yourself and your spouse on a slow train journey through Xinjiang?
This guide to registering for the ‘Sunset Red’ special train tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang helps you clarify your thoughts from three perspectives: ‘how to choose, how to enjoy, and how to register,’ so you can feel confident.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:Panoramic Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang
The core advantage of the ‘Sunset Red’ special train is that ‘the train follows the people, and you stay in one berth throughout,’ eliminating the hassle of frequently changing transportation and moving luggage, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.
Itinerary Pace:Adopting a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, you rest on the train at night and arrive at your destination during the day to explore, effectively reducing travel fatigue.
Panoramic Coverage:One itinerary covers the highlights of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang, connecting diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City, allowing you to ‘see all of Xinjiang in one trip.’
📅 Itinerary Overview:13-Day Classic Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour
The following is a reference itinerary for the 13-day panoramic tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. Specific arrangements are subject to the final contract.
D1:Departure → Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi on your own. The travel agency provides pick-up service. After checking into the hotel, you can enjoy free time.
D2:Urumqi → Turpan → Kuqa (by train)
Visit Turpan’s Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and other attractions. Take the special train to Kuqa in the evening.
D3:Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kashgar (by train)
Explore the spectacular canyon landscape and experience the charm of Southern Xinjiang. Take the special train to Kashgar in the evening.

🚂 Want to take your parents or yourself and your spouse on a slow train journey through Xinjiang?D4:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, enjoy the Pamir Plateau scenery, gaze at Muztagh Ata from afar, and appreciate the serene beauty of the highland lakes.
D5:Kashgar City → Korla (by train)
Visit Kashgar Old City and Id Kah Mosque, experience the rich folk customs, and take the special train to Korla in the evening.
D6:Korla → Lop Nur Village → Yining (by train)
Explore the Lop Nur Village, where desert, lake, and poplar forests coexist. Take the special train to Yining in the evening.
D7:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Xinyuan County
Head to the ‘Sky Meadow’ Nalati and enjoy the tapestry of river valleys, forests, and grasslands.
D8:Xinyuan County → Lavender Garden → Sayram Lake → Shuanghe
Stroll through the purple flower sea (seasonal), and take a lake tour of Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic.’
D9:Shuanghe → Strange Stone Valley → Ancient Road Hot Spring → Beitun (by train)
Admire the unique Yadan landforms, relax in the hot springs, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening.
D10:Beitun → Kanas → Burqin
Enter the ‘picturesque’ Kanas Scenic Area, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, and stay overnight in Burqin or Jadengyu.
D11:Burqin → Hemu → Urumqi (by train)

This guide to registering for the ‘Sunset Red’ special train tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang helps you clarify your thoughts from three perspectives: ‘how to choose, how to enjoy, and how to register,’ so you can feel confident.Visit the Tuva village of Hemu, enjoy the morning mist and wooden houses, and take the special train back to Urumqi in the afternoon.
D12:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit the ‘Pearl of Tianshan’ Tianchi and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the alpine lake and snow peaks.
D13:Urumqi → Departure
Based on your flight or train schedule, we arrange drop-off service, ending your unforgettable Xinjiang journey.
💰 2026 Reference Prices
The following are reference price ranges for the 13-day panoramic tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. Actual costs may vary due to berth type, season, and other factors.
| Package Type | Berth/Room Type | Reference Price per Person | Main Accommodation Standards |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Comfort Economy | 6-person hard sleeper upper berth | Approx. 2980 RMB | 1 night 5-star/5-diamond + 2 nights 4-star/4-diamond + 4 nights comfort + 1 night resort hotel |
| (Hard sleeper mainly) | 6-person hard sleeper middle berth | Approx. 3980 RMB | |
| | 6-person hard sleeper lower berth | Approx. 4580 RMB | |
| | 4-person hard sleeper upper berth | Approx. 3980 RMB | |
| | 4-person hard sleeper lower berth | Approx. 4580 RMB | |

For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🗺️ Route Highlights: Panoramic Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang | Luxury Premium | 4-person soft sleeper upper berth | Approx. 4980 RMB | 3 nights 5-star/5-diamond + 4 nights 4-star/4-diamond + 1 night characteristic log cabin |
| (Soft sleeper/2-person cabin) | 4-person soft sleeper lower berth | Approx. 5580 RMB | |
| | 2-person soft sleeper flat berth | Approx. 19800 RMB | |
💡 Warm Tips
The above are public quotes from the travel agency, provided for reference only.
Prices may increase due to holidays, berth availability, and other factors.
Final prices, berth availability, and promotional policies are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Registration Method
Please register with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency through the following channels:
Phone Registration
Call directly at 181-3962-2233, and a specialist will introduce the route, confirm the price, and reserve your berth.
WeChat Registration
Add customer service WeChat at 181-3962-2233, send ‘Name + Valid ID Number’ for pre-registration, and receive electronic itineraries and contracts.
Registration Process
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Call or add WeChat to confirm travel dates, route, berth, and price.

The core advantage of the ‘Sunset Red’ special train is that ‘the train follows the people, and you stay in one berth throughout,’ eliminating the hassle of frequently changing transportation and moving luggage, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact numbers of all travelers.
3. Pay Deposit: Follow the customer service instructions to pay a deposit and secure your spot.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform.
5. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount as per the contract terms.
6. Receive Notification: Receive the tour notice before departure and arrive in Urumqi as instructed for assembly.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items
Transportation:Air-conditioned special train seats from Urumqi to various destinations and local tourist bus seats.
Accommodation:Hotel accommodation costs as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfasts and main meals as indicated in the itinerary (usually group meals + specialty meals).
Tickets:Some products may include the first entrance fees for listed attractions, subject to the product description and contract.
Services:Full-tour guide service and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Personal expenses (such as alcohol, beverages, laundry, etc.).

Itinerary Pace: Adopting a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, you rest on the train at night and arrive at your destination during the day to explore, effectively reducing travel fatigue. Self-paid items within scenic areas (such as boat rides, cable cars, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, or policies.
Services and
Senior-Friendly Design:The special train mainly features hard/soft sleeper berths, offering relatively private space for rest.
Professional Team:Equipped with experienced guides and accompanying staff.
Safety:Some special trains provide onboard medical staff, with specific services subject to the product description.
Important Notes
Special train products are not sold through 12306; please register through a legitimate travel agency.
Before departure, honestly disclose your health condition and bring commonly used medications.
If weather, road conditions, or other changes occur during the trip, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable itinerary adjustments.
💡 Booking Tips
1. Book Early: Popular periods (e.g., July-September) have limited spots; it is recommended to inquire 3-6 months in advance.
2. Choose Your Berth Wisely: Lower berths are convenient for movement, middle berths offer good value, and upper berths provide privacy but are harder to access. Choose based on your physical condition and budget.
3. Bring All Documents: Ensure you bring original valid ID documents and consider preparing a few copies as backups.
4. Pack Appropriate Clothing: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, prepare a jacket or light down jacket.
5. Prioritize Health: Travelers with underlying conditions like cardiovascular diseases should follow medical advice and consider purchasing travel accident insurance.
For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)