Urumqi Round Trip Sunset Red Special Train In depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang

No need to drive or travel back and forth. Take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 A sunset red special train departing from Urumqi will take you over a dozen days to slowly explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. This journey is specially designed for retirees and middle-aged and elderly friends, featuring ‘travel by night, tour by day, train follows people,’ allowing you to rest in a comfortable carriage and tour energetically during the day, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels and long-distance travel.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights and Itinerary Overview
✨ Core Route Highlights
One Berth All the Way:No need to change berths throughout the trip, large luggage can be stored on the train, easy and worry-free.
Travel by Night, Tour by Day:Travel at night, tour during the day, turning long journeys into a ‘mobile hotel’.
Panoramic Coverage:Connect core areas of northern and southern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, Ili Valley, and Kanas in one go, experiencing diverse scenery of snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities.
Senior-Friendly Design:Relaxed itinerary pace, equipped with professional guides and accompanying medical staff, providing more attentive service.
📅 14-Day Itinerary Overview
D1:Departure → Urumqi
D2:Urumqi → Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Grape Valley) → Take special train to Kuqa

🚂 A sunset red special train departing from Urumqi will take you over a dozen days to slowly explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. This journey is specially designed for retirees and middle-aged and elderly friends, featuring ‘travel by night, tour by day, train follows people,’ allowing you to rest in a comfortable carriage and tour energetically during the day, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels and long-distance travel.D3:Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa Old City → Take special train to Kashgar
D4:Kashgar → Baisha Lake → Karakul Lake → Taxkorgan County
D5:Taxkorgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City → Panlong Ancient Road → Return to Kashgar
D6:Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → Take special train to Kuqa
D7:Kuqa → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak → Nalati Town
D8:Nalati → Nalati Sky Grassland → Gongliu/Kokdala
D9:Kuerdening Grassland → Six-Star Street → Huiyuan Ancient City → Lavender Manor → Yining
D10:Yining → Sayram Lake → Jinghe/Beitun
D11:Beitun → Ahe Highway → Hemu Scenic Area
D12:Hemu → Kanas → Colorful Beach → Beitun → Take special train back to Urumqi
D13:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Return to Urumqi

🗺️ Route Highlights and Itinerary OverviewD14:Urumqi → Departure
🏞 ️ Detailed Introduction to Highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
🔥 Turpan:Coolness in the Fire Land
Flaming Mountains:Famous for ‘Journey to the West’, the red mountain body shines brightly under the sun, a great place to experience the grandeur of the desert and Gobi.
Karez Well:A miracle of ancient water conservancy engineering, walk into the underground canals to feel the wisdom and coolness of the ancients.
Grape Valley:Taste fresh grapes and raisins under the grape trellis, experience the local pastoral life.
🏜 ️ Kuqa & Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon:The ruggedness of Southern Xinjiang
Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon:The red mountain body, after billions of years of wind erosion and water carving, has formed various shapes of lines and arches, a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
Kuqa Old City and Restan Street:Stroll through the ethnic-style streets and alleys, with colorful buildings and a dazzling array of handicraft shops on both sides, you can feel the local life atmosphere.
🕌 Kashgar:The烟火气 of the Silk Road Ancient City
Kashgar Old City:One of the best-preserved ancient cities in China, with maze-like alleys, earth-yellow buildings, and exquisite carved wooden doors and windows, every place is full of stories.

✨ Core Route HighlightsId Kah Mosque:One of the larger mosques in Xinjiang, with magnificent architecture, an important local folk culture and cultural landmark.
Xiangfei Garden:Learn about the legend of Xiangfei, appreciate the architecture that blends Islamic style and garden art.
🏔 ️ Pamir Plateau:The magnificence above the clouds
Baisha Lake:The lake water, set against the Baisha Mountain, presents a dreamy blue-green color, like an oil painting.
Karakul Lake:The lake water reflects the majestic posture of Muztagh Ata, the snow peak known as the ‘Father of Glaciers’ is close at hand.
Taxkorgan County & Golden Grassland:In Taxkorgan County, you can overlook the snow mountains, stroll on the Golden Grassland, and feel the vastness and tranquility of the plateau.
Panlong Ancient Road:A winding road between high mountains, with ‘Z’-shaped curves along the way, a must-visit spot for self-driving and photography enthusiasts.

Take a tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🌿 Ili Valley:The tenderness of the Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall
Nalati Sky Grassland:One of the world’s four major valley grasslands, green grass in summer, herds of cattle and sheep, the distant snow mountains and forests form a beautiful picture.
Sayram Lake:The highest altitude and largest alpine lake in Xinjiang, the lake water is clear and blue, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’.
Kuerdening Grassland & Huiyuan Ancient City:Feel the tranquility of the grassland in Kuerdening, touch the traces of history in Huiyuan Ancient City.

One Berth All the Way: No need to change berths throughout the trip, large luggage can be stored on the train, easy and worry-free.Lavender Manor:Around June each year, large fields of purple lavender flowers bloom, the air is filled with romantic fragrance.
🍂 Altay:The autumn colors of a fairy tale world
Kanas Lake:One of the most beautiful lakes in China, the lake water changes color with seasons and weather, the forests, grasslands, and wooden houses by the lake form oil paintings.
Hemu Village:A traditional Tuva village, the morning mist and smoke from wooden houses are like a fairy tale world.
Colorful Beach:On both sides of the Irtysh River, one side is lush forests, the other is colorful Yadan landforms, the scenery is particularly charming at sunset.
💧 Tianshan Tianchi:The legend of the Jade Pool’s picturesque scenery
Tianshan Tianchi:Located at the northern foot of Bogda Peak, the lake water is clear and green, surrounded by snow mountains and forests, a national 5A-level scenic area, legend says it is the ‘Jade Pool’ of the Queen Mother of the West.
💰 2026 Reference Prices
The following are reference prices for some special trains in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to schedule, berth, hotel standards, etc. Please refer to the signed travel contract.
| Special Train Product | Itinerary Days | Reference Price Range (RMB/person) | Remarks |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |

Travel by Night, Tour by Day: Travel at night, tour during the day, turning long journeys into a ‘mobile hotel’.| New Western Train | 13 days | Hard Sleeper: 3,980 – 6,980<br>Soft Sleeper: 4,980 – 15,800 | Price fluctuates due to berth and season |
| Kunlun Number | 14 days | Four-person Soft Sleeper: 14,800 – 16,800<br>Two-person Soft Sleeper: 17,800 – 24,800 | Includes special train accommodation, some meals, scenic spot tickets, etc. |
| New National Train | 14 days | Affordable Version: 5,980 – 6,980<br>Luxury Version: 14,800 – 15,800 | Affordable version usually does not include tickets, luxury version includes higher standard hotels |
💡 Warm Tips
The above price recommendations are for reference only. Actual costs are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
During the peak tourist season (June-September), spots are tight, so it is recommended to inquire and book as early as possible.
📝 Registration Methods and Service Description
📞 How to Register
You can register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to confirm the schedule, berth, and price, and request a detailed itinerary and contract.
📋 Cost and Service Inclusions
Transportation:Special train sleeper berth (specific to the selected product).

Panoramic Coverage: Connect core areas of northern and southern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, Ili Valley, and Kanas in one go, experiencing diverse scenery of snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities.Accommodation:Local hotels as listed in the itinerary (standards based on contract).
Meals:Some itineraries include breakfast and main meals, specific to product description.
Tickets:Some products include first entrance tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, specific to contract.
Services:Full-tour guide service, travel accident insurance, etc.
🚫 Cost Exclusions
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi.
Meals and personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Self-funded items within scenic spots and personal travel accident insurance (if not included in the contract).
🤝 Important Notes
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic spot opening policies, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably changed after mutual agreement.
Room Sharing Service:For single travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing. If you need to use a private compartment, additional fees will be negotiated.
Cancellation and Change Rules:Specific cancellation and change rules are subject to the ‘Travel Contract’ and relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law’.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)