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Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation

【New National Train · 14-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A Moving Scenic Line Crossing the Tianshan Mountains】
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:A mobile “star-rated hotel” unlocks the secrets of northern and southern Xinjiang
In 2026, Xinjiang railway tourism will undergo a brand-new upgrade! The New National Train special line features “scenery that moves with the train, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day.” It offers customized 4-person soft sleeper compartments equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and large observation windows. There’s no need to frequently move luggage throughout the journey, making it truly a “mobile star-rated hotel.” The route spans key destinations such as Urumqi, Kashgar, and Altay, connecting high-quality landscapes like Huorong Mountain, Kanas Lake, and Nalati Grassland. It also includes a special stay in wooden houses in the Hemu Scenic Area, allowing tourists to fully immerse themselves in the autumn colors of northern Xinjiang.
🚂 Simple Itinerary:14-day journey spanning northern and southern Xinjiang (Budget/Luxury versions)
Based on the newly scheduled group tours for 2026, the New National Train offers two itinerary options. The order of the itinerary and stops are strictly as follows, with key daily activities outlined below:
【Budget Version Itinerary】
Day 1:Departure Location → Urumqi (Free activities; International Bazaar recommended)
Day 2:Urumqi → Turpan (Huorong Mountain, Karez Irrigation System) → Hotan (Overnight on the special train)
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway → Qira → Kunlun Mountains Grand Canyon → Hotan
Day 4:Stroll through Hotan’s Tuancheng District → Aideles Silk Workshop → Yotkan Ancient City → Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan → Kashgar (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake) → Kashgar (Overnight on the special train)
Day 6:Opening Ceremony of Kashgar Old City → Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall → Xiangfei Garden → Kuqa (Overnight on the special train)

【New National Train · 14-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A Moving Scenic Line Crossing the Tianshan Mountains】Day 7:Kuqa → Kyzylya Grand Canyon → Restan Street → Xingtun/Yining (Overnight on the special train)
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining → Nalati Town (Horseback riding on the aerial grasslands)
Day 9:Nalati → Kokdala (Lavender Manor)
Day 10:Kokdala → Sayram Lake → Jinghe → Beitun (Overnight on the special train)
Day 11:Beitun → Kanas Lake (Fish-Viewing Platform) → Colorful Beach → Burqin
Day 12:Burqin → Hemu (Visit a Tuwa family) → Beitun → Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base
Day 14:Urumqi → Return Journey
【Luxury Version Itinerary】
Day 1:Departure Location → Urumqi (Airport pickup and check-in at a 5-star hotel)
Day 2:Urumqi → Karez Irrigation System → Grape Manor → Flaming Mountains → Qira (Overnight on the special train)
Day 3:Qira → Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area → Hotan (Desert off-road experience)

🌄 Itinerary Highlights: A mobile “star-rated hotel” unlocks the secrets of northern and southern XinjiangDay 4:Travel photography in Hotan’s Tuancheng District → Yotkan Ancient City performance → Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan → Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Baisha Lake → Kashgar (Overnight at a 5-star hotel)
Day 6:In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City → Travel photography experience → Kuqa (Overnight on the special train)
Day 7:Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Southern section of the Duoku Highway → Bayinbuluk → Nalati Town
Day 8:Hiking in Nalati Scenic Area → Lavender garden DIY → Kokdala
Day 9:Kokdala → Huiyuan Ancient City → Circular tour of Sayram Lake → Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole → Guai Shiyu (Strange Stone Gorge) → Gudao Hot Spring → Jinghe → Beitun (Overnight on the special train)
Day 11:Beitun → Ahe Highway → Hemu Scenic Area (Stay in a wooden house)
Day 12:Hemu morning mist → Kanas Lake’s Three Bays → Colorful Beach → Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi → Tianchi → Medicinal diet hotpot at the Colored Cotton Technology Park
Day 14:Urumqi → Return Journey
💰 Price Information:2026 Group Tour Dates and Fees (Subject to contract)
According to the latest schedule from Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, the New National Train special line will offer five group tour dates in 2026. The fees include transportation, accommodation, and guide services, but do not include admission tickets or meals. Details are as follows:

In 2026, Xinjiang railway tourism will undergo a brand-new upgrade! The New National Train special line features “scenery that moves with the train, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day.” It offers customized 4-person soft sleeper compartments equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and large observation windows. There’s no need to frequently move luggage throughout the journey, making it truly a “mobile star-rated hotel.” The route spans key destinations such as Urumqi, Kashgar, and Altay, connecting high-quality landscapes like Huorong Mountain, Kanas Lake, and Nalati Grassland. It also includes a special stay in wooden houses in the Hemu Scenic Area, allowing tourists to fully immerse themselves in the autumn colors of northern Xinjiang.Budget Version:
Group Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Fees:Upper bunk: 5,980 RMB/person, Lower bunk: 6,980 RMB/person
Services:Comfortable hotel + Small group of 40 + One-stop guide
Luxury Version:
Group Dates:Same as Budget Version
Fees:Upper bunk: 14,800 RMB/person, Lower bunk: 15,800 RMB/person
Services:5-star + 4-diamond hotels + Hemu wooden house + 26-person boutique group + Exclusive luggage handling
⚠ ️ Special Notes:
Prices may fluctuate based on peak and off-peak seasons; the final price is subject to the signed contract.
The Luxury Version includes the “Urumqi Station Red Hat Luggage Handling Service” to solve the problem of bulky luggage.
For details such as children’s fees, please consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing.

🚂 Simple Itinerary: 14-day journey spanning northern and southern Xinjiang (Budget/Luxury versions)📞 How to Register:Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will provide you with a detailed itinerary manual and contract template. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance as popular group tour dates have limited availability, subject to customer service confirmation.
📋 Fee and Service Information
Fees Include:Special train sleeper, hotel accommodation, full-time guide, travel agency liability insurance;
Fees Do Not Include:Admission tickets (policies vary by scenic area and must be paid separately), meals (local specialty restaurants recommended), personal expenses;
Room Type Changes:For solo travelers, every effort will be made to arrange room-sharing; if room-sharing is not possible, an additional fee will be required;
Policy Changes:In case of uncontrollable factors such as weather or railway maintenance, both parties will negotiate to modify the itinerary;
Contract Signing Notes:An electronic contract must be signed upon registration, clearly stating fee details and refund/change rules.
🌄 In-Depth Destination Analysis:Why choose the New National Train?
【Comprehensive Coverage of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Landscapes】
From Kashgar Old City in southern Xinjiang to Kanas Lake in northern Xinjiang, this 14-day journey crosses four major landscapes: deserts, canyons, grasslands, and forests. The Luxury Version adds a self-drive section along the “Ahe Highway,” offering opportunities to photograph snow-capped mountains, wetlands, and virgin forests in a three-dimensional panorama.
【Unique Advantages of Train Tourism】

Based on the newly scheduled group tours for 2026, the New National Train offers two itinerary options. The order of the itinerary and stops are strictly as follows, with key daily activities outlined below:Time-saving:Travel at night and sightsee during the day, avoiding fatigue from long-distance driving;
Worry-free:Luggage is stored on the special train, eliminating the need to carry it daily;
In-depth:Sufficient time is allocated at each destination, such as a full day for exploring Kanas Lake;
Social:Small group design of 40 people, suitable for family and friend travel.
【Seasonal Limited Experiences】
May-June:Wildflowers blanket Nalati Grassland, and the blue ice of Sayram Lake begins to melt;
July-August:The Duoku Highway opens, allowing self-drive experiences in the Luxury Version;
September:Northern Xinjiang’s autumn colors are at their peak, with Hemu morning mist and birch forests creating an oil painting-like scene.
📌 Travel Tips
Documents:Bring valid identification and discount certificates (e.g., student ID, senior citizen card);
Clothing:Large temperature differences between northern and southern Xinjiang require both windbreakers and thin down jackets;
Photography:The special train features large observation windows; a polarizing filter is recommended to reduce glare;
Culture:Respect local customs in ethnic minority areas and avoid photographing people without permission.
In 2026, let the New National Train special line take you across the Tianshan Mountains, allowing you to understand the vastness and delicacy of Xinjiang in 14 days. Whether you choose the cost-effective Budget Version or the immersive Luxury Version, there’s always a travel style that suits you!

Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation