2026Recommended New National Train Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Nalati + Kashi Price Details Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
New National Train Special Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A moving feast through northern and southern Tianshan✨
[Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination]
As the train slowly departs from Urumqi Station, a 14-day mobile journey across northern and southern Xinjiang begins. Designed as a ‘mobile viewing platform,’ the New National Train features 4-person soft sleeper compartments throughout, with each carriage equipped with charging ports, observation windows, and climate-controlled air conditioning, allowing passengers to enjoy Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery in comfort. The southern Xinjiang section of the route is dominated by alternating landscapes of gobi deserts, sandy deserts, and oases, while the northern Xinjiang section showcases a three-dimensional panorama of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests, creating a unique experience of ‘seeing four seasons in one day.’
Recent 2026 data shows three new observation platforms along the northern and southern Xinjiang railway: the ‘Desert Eye’ observation deck on the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway offers a panoramic view of the oasis ecosystem at the edge of the Taklimakan Desert; the ‘Spruce Corridor’ glass walkway from Kanas to Beitun allows passengers to experience the vertical vegetation zones of the Altay Mountains up close; and the ‘Aerial Grassland’ observation carriage from Nalati to Kekedala, featuring a panoramic skylight design, has become a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.
The train features a special ‘Cultural Theme Carriage’ with daily live demonstrations by local intangible cultural heritage inheritors:The art of Atlas silk weaving in Hotan, pottery making in Kashgar, and embroidery by various ethnic groups in Ili allow passengers to immerse themselves in the cultural charm of each ethnic group during their journey.
[Simple Itinerary]
The New National Train offers two product options: Standard and Deluxe, with itineraries designed for both depth and comfort:
Brief Itinerary for the 14-Day New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Tour (Standard):
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Huorong Mountain, Karez Wells, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
New National Train Special Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A moving feast through northern and southern Tianshan✨Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Kizilya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Xingtun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kekedala
Day 10:Kekedala – Lavender Fields – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Wucai Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
Brief Itinerary for the 14-Day New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Tour (Deluxe):
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Wells – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
[Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination]Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yutegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Travel Photography – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Duoku Highway – Bayinbuluk – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kekedala
Day 9:Kekedala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Guai Shiyu – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Wucai Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colored Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
As the train slowly departs from Urumqi Station, a 14-day mobile journey across northern and southern Xinjiang begins. Designed as a ‘mobile viewing platform,’ the New National Train features 4-person soft sleeper compartments throughout, with each carriage equipped with charging ports, observation windows, and climate-controlled air conditioning, allowing passengers to enjoy Xinjiang’s magnificent scenery in comfort. The southern Xinjiang section of the route is dominated by alternating landscapes of gobi deserts, sandy deserts, and oases, while the northern Xinjiang section showcases a three-dimensional panorama of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and forests, creating a unique experience of ‘seeing four seasons in one day.’[Price Information]
The 2026 product pricing system is as follows:
Standard Version:
Departure on May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Upper bunk in 4-person compartment: 5980 RMB/person, Lower bunk: 6980 RMB/person
Includes accommodation in local comfortable hotels and full-service guided tours throughout
Deluxe Version:
Departure on the same tour dates
Upper bunk in 4-person compartment: 14800 RMB/person, Lower bunk: 15800 RMB/person
Includes 3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in a wooden cabin in Hemu Scenic Area + 1 night in a Nalati homestay
Each group is limited to no more than 26 people, with ‘Red Hat’ luggage handling service at Urumqi Station
Price Includes:Special train berth, ground transportation, accommodation, guided tour services
Price Excludes:Admission tickets, meals, personal expenses
Recent 2026 data shows three new observation platforms along the northern and southern Xinjiang railway: the ‘Desert Eye’ observation deck on the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway offers a panoramic view of the oasis ecosystem at the edge of the Taklimakan Desert; the ‘Spruce Corridor’ glass walkway from Kanas to Beitun allows passengers to experience the vertical vegetation zones of the Altay Mountains up close; and the ‘Aerial Grassland’ observation carriage from Nalati to Kekedala, featuring a panoramic skylight design, has become a popular spot for photography enthusiasts.Specific prices may vary with market fluctuations and are subject to the signed travel contract.
[Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
[Fee Information and Service Description]
Fees Include:
Special train berth fee (including bedding replacement)
Ground transportation transfers
Hotel accommodation (Deluxe version includes特色民宿/characteristic homestays)
Professional guided tour services
Basic travel insurance
Service Highlights:
Each group is equipped with a medical kit and emergency oxygen equipment
The train features a special ‘Cultural Theme Carriage’ with daily live demonstrations by local intangible cultural heritage inheritors: the art of Atlas silk weaving in Hotan, pottery making in Kashgar, and embroidery by various ethnic groups in Ili allow passengers to immerse themselves in the cultural charm of each ethnic group during their journey. The train’s dining car offers customized meal services
24-hour Chinese customer service response
Special Notes:
Single travelers will be coordinated for room-sharing as much as possible; a single room supplement may apply in special cases
The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement
Subject to actual consultation and contract signing
[Travel Tips]
Document Preparation:Bring valid identification documents within their validity period; foreign travelers need to complete relevant procedures in advance
Equipment Suggestions:Significant temperature differences between day and night in northern Xinjiang; it is recommended to bring a windbreaker and sun protection items
Cultural Etiquette:Long pants and long sleeves are required for visits; do not touch the Quran
Photography Timing:For morning mist photography at Sayram Lake, it is recommended to arrive at the observation deck before 7 a.m.
Food Recommendations:Roasted pigeon at Hotan Night Market, baked stuffed bun at the century-old teahouse in Kashgar Ancient City
As the train passes over the Guozigou Bridge, with continuous snow-capped mountains and lush grasslands outside the window and the melodious sound of the dombra echoing through the carriage—this is perhaps the most touching image of traveling in Xinjiang. The New National Train takes 14 days to connect the pearls scattered across northern and southern Tianshan, allowing travelers to understand the vastness and tenderness of this land amidst the moving scenery.
(The information in the text is updated as of March 2026; specific itinerary arrangements and prices are subject to the latest contract provided by Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency for real-time information.)
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
