Xinjiang Special Train 2026 Summer Vacation What New Routes Are Available New Train Schedules and New National Train Fees Recommended Routes Prices
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
🌄 【New Experience on Xinjiang Special Train:Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 Summer ‘New National Train’ Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang】
🚂 Route Highlights:A Moving Viewing Platform Across the Tianshan Mountains
In the summer of 2026, Xinjiang Railway Department, in collaboration with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, will launch the ‘New National Train’ special train for northern and southern Xinjiang. With its unique design of ‘sightseeing during the day and traveling at night,’ it connects the heat of Turpan, the ancient charm of Kashgar, the grasslands of Yili, and the mysterious Kanas. The train features all soft-sleeper carriages equipped with large viewing windows, charging ports, and air conditioning. Each carriage is recommended to have 10 four-person compartments to ensure privacy and comfort. As the train travels through the ‘Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway’ and ‘Duku Highway’ sections, passengers can enjoy the superb landscape transitions of deserts, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands through the windows, truly a ‘moving viewing corridor.’
📅 New Departures and Group Schedule Arrangements
The current ‘New National Train’ special train for northern and southern Xinjiang offers a 14-day in-depth tour, with five group departures scheduled for the summer of 2026, covering the peak travel season from July to August:
July 2nd, July 28th (Standard and Deluxe versions depart simultaneously)
In August, two additional departures on August 15th and August 29th are added (Deluxe version recommended, requires 30-day advance reservation)
Explanation of Schedule Changes:According to the 2026 Xinjiang Railway summer schedule adjustment, the special train will increase night travel time on the Urumqi-Beitun section, extending the stay at the Kanas scenic area to a full day, allowing tourists to deeply experience the morning mist and starry sky of Hemu Village.
🗺 ️Simple Itinerary (Differentiated Design for Standard and Deluxe Versions)
Standard Version:Comprehensive Coverage of Classic Attractions
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi (Airport/station pickup, check into comfortable hotel)
🌄【New Experience on Xinjiang Special Train: Comprehensive Guide to the 2026 Summer ‘New National Train’ Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang】Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Huorong Mountain, Karez Wells, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan (Overnight on special train)
Day 3:Travel through Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan (Tuancheng, Edles Silk Workshop)
Day 4:Hotan – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market (Taste baked buns and baked eggs)
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake) – Kashgar (Overnight on special train)
Day 6:Kashgar Old City Opening Ceremony – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Xiangfei Garden – Kuqa (Overnight on special train)
Day 7:Kuqa – Kizilya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Special train to Yining
Day 8:Yining – Nalati Town (Cycling experience on the aerial grasslands)
Day 9:Nalati – Kokdala (Photography at Lavender Manor)
Day 10:Kokdala – Sayram Lake (Cycling around the lake) – Jinghe
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas (Hiking at Guyu Platform) – Sunset at Wucaitan
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu Village (Visit Tuva family) – Beitun
🚂Route Highlights: A Moving Viewing Platform Across the Tianshan MountainsDay 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi (Boat experience) – Colored Cotton Base
Day 14:Urumqi – Return Journey
Deluxe Version:Upgraded Accommodation and Experience
Accommodation Upgrade:3 nights in five-star hotels (Urumqi/Kashgar/Yining) + 4 nights in four-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu wooden house + 1 night in Nalati homestay
Itinerary Additions:
Add self-driving experience on the ‘Southern Section of Duku Highway’ on Day 7 (with professional driver)
Add research activity at ‘Huiyuan Ancient City’ on Day 9 (learn about the history of the Yili General’s Mansion)
Upgrade to ‘Sayram Lake VIP Viewing Platform’ photography service on Day 10
Add ‘Colored Cotton Technology Park Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot’ dinner on Day 13
💰 Price Explanation (Reference for 2026)
The current ‘New National Train’ offers two product standards, with prices subject to the contract signed and may fluctuate with departure dates:
In the summer of 2026, Xinjiang Railway Department, in collaboration with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, will launch the ‘New National Train’ special train for northern and southern Xinjiang. With its unique design of ‘sightseeing during the day and traveling at night,’ it connects the heat of Turpan, the ancient charm of Kashgar, the grasslands of Yili, and the mysterious Kanas. The train features all soft-sleeper carriages equipped with large viewing windows, charging ports, and air conditioning. Each carriage is recommended to have 10 four-person compartments to ensure privacy and comfort. As the train travels through the ‘Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway’ and ‘Duku Highway’ sections, passengers can enjoy the superb landscape transitions of deserts, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands through the windows, truly a ‘moving viewing corridor.’Standard Version:
Upper bunk: 5980 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 6980 yuan/person
Fees Include:Special train soft sleeper, local transportation, comfortable hotel, tour guide service
Fees Exclude:Admission tickets (approximately 1200 yuan/person, self-paid), main meals (approximately 50 yuan/meal)
Deluxe Version:
Upper bunk: 14800 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 15800 yuan/person
Fees Include:Special train soft sleeper, upgraded accommodation, all main meals, admission tickets, travel photography service
Fees Exclude:Personal consumption, secondary consumption within scenic areas
Special Reminder:The newly added departure in August 2026 may see a 10% price increase due to the summer peak season, subject to customer service confirmation.
📝 Registration Method and Fee Explanation
Registration Channels:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing.
📅New Departures and Group Schedule ArrangementsFee Explanation:
A 30% deposit is required upon signing the contract, with the balance to be paid 15 days before departure
For single registrants, efforts will be made to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation (approximately 2000 yuan for the entire journey for the Deluxe version)
If changes are required due to weather, policies, etc. during the itinerary, same-level attractions can be substituted after mutual agreement
Service Explanation:
Each group is equipped with 1 full-time tour guide + 1 local tour guide, providing 24-hour emergency services
‘Red Hat’ luggage handling service is provided at Urumqi Station (free)
The special train is equipped with an onboard doctor and a basic medicine kit
🌸 Seasonal Limited Experiences:Special Arrangements for the Summer of 2026
From July to August, the Nalati grasslands are in full bloom with wildflowers, and you can participate in local family visits and dance and song lessons with various ethnic groups
The Kanas scenic area has opened a ‘Night Tour of Hemu’ special line, and staying in wooden houses allows you to enjoy the Milky Way and starry sky
The current ‘New National Train’ special train for northern and southern Xinjiang offers a 14-day in-depth tour, with five group departures scheduled for the summer of 2026, covering the peak travel season from July to August: Sayram Lake launches a ‘Cycling Around the Lake Challenge,’ and completers receive a commemorative certificate
The Turpan Grape Manor adds a ‘Drying Room Experience’ activity to learn about the grape drying process
⚠ ️Precautions and Compliance Reminders
Document Requirements:Original valid documents must be carried, and foreign tourists need to apply for a pass in advance
Clothing Suggestions:There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang, so bring a windproof jacket and comfortable hiking shoes
Policy Explanation:Scenic area ticket discounts are subject to daily announcements, and children/elderly need to purchase tickets with valid documents
Risk Notification:The Duku Highway section may be temporarily closed due to weather, and the itinerary will be changed to the ‘Yizhao Highway’ as an alternative
📞 Inquiries and Contract Signing
For information on available spots, price fluctuations, or custom itineraries for 2026, please contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. All itinerary details are subject to the contract signed by both parties, ensuring clear rights and transparent services.
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✨ Itinerary Design Philosophy
The ‘New National Train’ special train addresses the pain points of scattered attractions and long-distance driving fatigue in Xinjiang through an innovative ‘railway + tourism’ model. The 14-day itinerary covers the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang while meeting the needs of different customer groups through accommodation and experience upgrades in the ‘Deluxe version.’ The newly added August departures and seasonal limited activities in 2026 allow tourists to deeply experience the summer charm of Xinjiang.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
