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For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚂 Slow Travel Xinjiang, Comfortable Departure｜2026 New Information on Urumqi-Departing Silver Hair Tourism Special Trains
As spring transitions into summer, Xinjiang enters its golden travel season with pleasant weather and stunning scenery. Targeting middle-aged and elderly tourists who value a relaxed pace and attentive service, multiple ‘Silver Hair’ special trains departing from Urumqi in 2026 continue to operate, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day, one berth all the way’ model. During the day, you explore scenic spots in depth, and at night, you sleep soundly in a stable carriage. Luggage is not moved throughout the journey, and berths are fixed, truly enabling a leisurely tour of the Western Regions.
📍 Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations
The Silver Hair special trains operating in 2026 mainly cover three major regions: Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang, traversing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and connecting Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary includes diverse features such as alpine lakes, grassland valleys, canyon landforms, and oasis ancient cities, allowing you to experience the rich layers of the Western Regions in one trip.
Key stops include:
Turpan:Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Grape Manor, experiencing oasis culture and historical engineering wisdom;
Kuqa:Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon (Kizilya Grand Canyon), Restan Street, Kuqa Old City, experiencing the charm of the ancient Silk Road city;
Kashgar:Kashgar Old City, around Id Kah Square, century-old teahouses, strolling through the thousand-year-old commercial port streets;
Tashkurgan County:Bai Sha Lake, Karakul Lake, overlooking Muztagh Ata, enjoying the reflection of highland lakes and snow peaks;
🚂 Slow Travel Xinjiang, Comfortable Departure｜2026 New Information on Urumqi-Departing Silver Hair Tourism Special TrainsYili River Valley:Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Lavender Manor (blooming period depends on the year’s climate), immersing in the vastness and softness of the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’;
Altay Region:Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, exploring the poetic picture of forest lakes and misty wooden houses;
Southern Section of Duku Highway:Crossing the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, experiencing four seasons in one day, watching the sunset wonder of the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns at Bayanbulak.
Ground transfers uniformly use 7-seat to 55-seat air-conditioned tourist vehicles, flexibly allocated according to team size, with controlled seating per vehicle to ensure sightseeing views and riding comfort.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Compiled based on verifiable public itineraries from late April 2026)
The following is a reference arrangement for the ‘Gobi Cruise’ 13-day full north-south Xinjiang route. Specific daily arrangements may be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies. Reasonable changes can be made upon mutual agreement:
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi from various locations, transfer to hotel, free time;
Day 2:Visit Turpan’s Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Grape Manor, take the special train to Kuqa in the evening;
Day 3:Full-day tour of Kuqa: Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Restan Street, Kuqa Old City, take the special train to Kashgar in the evening;
As spring transitions into summer, Xinjiang enters its golden travel season with pleasant weather and stunning scenery. Targeting middle-aged and elderly tourists who value a relaxed pace and attentive service, multiple ‘Silver Hair’ special trains departing from Urumqi in 2026 continue to operate, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day, one berth all the way’ model. During the day, you explore scenic spots in depth, and at night, you sleep soundly in a stable carriage. Luggage is not moved throughout the journey, and berths are fixed, truly enabling a leisurely tour of the Western Regions.Day 4:After arriving in Kashgar, head to Bai Sha Lake and Karakul Lake, overlook Muztagh Ata, stay in Tashkurgan County;
Day 5:Explore the Stone City ruins, Golden Grassland, experience the Panlong Ancient Road ‘Today you have taken all the detours’, return to Kashgar;
Day 6:In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City, participate in the opening ceremony, visit the Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall, take the special train back to Kuqa in the evening;
Day 7:Cross the southern section of Duku Highway, watch the sunset at Bayanbulak’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, stay in Nalati Town or Xinyuan;
Day 8:Horse riding or hiking on Nalati Sky Grassland, head to Gongliu or Yining in the afternoon;
Day 9:Circumnavigate Sayram Lake, visit Guozigou Bridge, stay in Shuanghe or Jinghe;
Day 10:Brief stop at Guaishiyu or Ancient Road Hot Spring, take the special train to Beitun;
Day 11:Depart from Beitun to visit Kanas Lake, Three Bays, and Colorful Beach, stay in Burqin;
Day 12:Photograph the morning scenery of Hemu Village, experience birch forests and wooden houses, return to Beitun to board the train;
📍 Detailed Introduction to Routes or DestinationsDay 13:The special train returns to Urumqi, ending the journey.
Our agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (Copy and add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
💰 Price Explanation (Based on verifiable information from April 2026)
According to currently searchable price references for 2026 departures:
‘Kunlun’ Four-person Soft Sleeper Upper Berth:Approximately 13,800 RMB/person in May, 15,800 RMB/person from June to September;
‘Gobi Cruise’ Four-person Soft Sleeper Upper Berth:Approximately 7,980 RMB/person, lower berth approximately 8,980 RMB/person;
‘New National Train’ Some departures: upper berth approximately 14,980 RMB/person, lower berth approximately 15,980 RMB/person.
⚠️ The above prices are reference ranges. Specific costs are subject to the actual signed contract and may fluctuate with departure dates, room types, and seasons. For solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation.
📞 Registration Method
Interested tourists can consult and register with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services, to meet different needs.
The Silver Hair special trains operating in 2026 mainly cover three major regions: Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang, traversing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and connecting Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary includes diverse features such as alpine lakes, grassland valleys, canyon landforms, and oasis ancient cities, allowing you to experience the rich layers of the Western Regions in one trip.Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233 (Copy to add WeChat friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices).
🧾 Cost and Service Explanation
Costs typically include:
Full-journey special train soft sleeper berth (fixed, no change);
7–55 seat air-conditioned tourist vehicle transfers during ground tours (within capacity limits);
Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (mainly standard rooms);
13 breakfasts and 22 main meals throughout the journey, featuring Xinjiang specialties (e.g., Dapanji, Nine Bowls Three Rows, Cold Water Fish Feast) and Chinese dishes;
First admission tickets to scenic spots and some experience activities (e.g., ethnic song and dance performances, home visits);
Full-journey tour guide service and basic onboard medical support.
Key stops include:Costs do not include:Personal expenses, optional activities (if any), travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately), etc.
Specific service content, vehicle arrangements, meal standards, and itinerary details are subject to the actual consultation and signed contract.
🚌 Vehicle Description
Ground tour vehicles uniformly use 7-seat to 55-seat air-conditioned tourist vehicles, flexibly arranged based on the day’s team size to ensure every passenger has a comfortable seat and good sightseeing view.
7-seat Business Vehicle:Suitable for small private groups, no more than 5 people per vehicle;
19–37 seat Minibus:Suitable for medium-sized teams, equipped with USB charging ports and wide seats;
55-seat Coach:Used for large group transfers, spacious with luggage compartment.
📌 These prices are reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotes!
🌤 ️ Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night, and some areas have high altitudes. Please assess the itinerary based on your health condition. Scenic area opening hours, road conditions (e.g., Duku Highway), and flower viewing periods (e.g., lavender) in the itinerary may be affected by weather, policies, etc. The travel agency will fully communicate with tourists before departure and make reasonable changes to the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
If you are planning a relaxed and well-serviced Xinjiang trip for your family or yourself, consider the upgraded 2026 Silver Hair special trains. For more details, call 181-3962-2233 to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service for the latest departure dates, availability, and itinerary materials.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
