2026Xinjiang Tourism Special Train New National Train Prices Comprehensive Cost Breakdown for Kashgar Pamirs Duku Highway Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices

Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and quotation.

⭐【Introduction:Take a Train Tour of Xinjiang, Unlock N Types of Romance in Northern and Southern Xinjiang】
As the train slowly departs from Urumqi Station, the scenery outside the window gradually changes from the Gobi Desert to snow-capped mountains and grasslands. The aroma of pilaf fills the carriage, and an elderly passenger next to you is playing the “Twelve Mukam” on a dombra… This is not a movie scene, but a daily occurrence on the 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train, the “New National Train.” This 14-day train journey across northern and southern Xinjiang adopts a “mobile star-rated hotel + in-depth destination tour” model, allowing tourists to experience the ultimate contrast of “wearing a fur coat in the morning and a thin shirt at noon, eating watermelon around a stove” during a slow travel experience.
🌄 【Route Highlights:A Trio of Special Train, Self-Drive, and Cultural Experience】
The New National Train is not an ordinary train but a “mobile scenic platform” customized for tourism:
🚂 Exclusive Carriage Design:The 4-person soft sleeper compartments are equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and large observation windows. The price difference between the affordable version starting at 5,980 yuan per person (upper bunk) and the luxury version starting at 14,800 yuan per person (upper bunk) mainly reflects hotel upgrades and group size (the affordable version has about 40 people per group, while the luxury version has no more than 26 people).
🌉 Crossing the “Sea of Death”:The train exclusively travels on the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway (Hotan-Ruoqiang Section), the world’s first desert-loop railway, allowing passengers to witness the grandeur of the Taklimakan Desert and Lop Nur through the train windows.

⭐【Introduction: Take a Train Tour of Xinjiang, Unlock N Types of Romance in Northern and Southern Xinjiang】🎭 Immersive Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience:In Hotan’s Tuancheng area, tourists can make their own Atlas silk; in Kashgar’s Old City, a professional photography team will take stunning photos of tourists in traditional costumes of various ethnic groups.
🍇 A Culinary Journey:From the grape vineyards in Turpan to the roasted stuffed buns at Hotan’s night market, from the century-old teahouse in Kashgar’s Old City to the kumis in Nalati, the train specially arranges a “one place, one taste” food experience.
📅 【Simple Itinerary:14 Days to Explore the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang】
According to the recent 2026 tour schedules (May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4), the train offers both affordable and luxury versions with the same itinerary framework but upgraded details:
🎫 Affordable Version Highlights:
Urumqi – Turpan:Visit the Huorong Mountain geological wonder and learn about the wisdom of the “underground canal” at the Karez Well Park.
Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway Crossing:Pass through Cele County and overlook the “fusion of ice and fire” between the snow-capped Kunlun Mountains and the Taklimakan Desert.

As the train slowly departs from Urumqi Station, the scenery outside the window gradually changes from the Gobi Desert to snow-capped mountains and grasslands. The aroma of pilaf fills the carriage, and an elderly passenger next to you is playing the “Twelve Mukam” on a dombra… This is not a movie scene, but a daily occurrence on the 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train, the “New National Train.” This 14-day train journey across northern and southern Xinjiang adopts a “mobile star-rated hotel + in-depth destination tour” model, allowing tourists to experience the ultimate contrast of “wearing a fur coat in the morning and a thin shirt at noon, eating watermelon around a stove” during a slow travel experience.In-Depth Kashgar Tour:The blue waters of Baisha Lake and the “reflection of Muztagata Peak” in Karakul Lake form the twin wonders of the Pamir Plateau.
Nalati Grassland:Ride a horse across the aerial grassland and stay in yurts of various ethnic groups to experience nomadic life.
💎 Luxury Version Upgraded Experiences:
Accommodation Upgrade:3 nights in a five-star hotel + 4 nights in a four-diamond hotel, with a special arrangement of 1 night in a wooden house in Hemu Scenic Area (with a view of Tuwa wooden houses in the morning mist through the window).
Transportation Optimization:Self-drive experience on the southern section of the Dukou Highway (with a professional driver) to avoid the crowding of regular buses.
Exclusive Activities:Attend the “Blue Ice Appointment” themed dinner by Lake Sayram, where a Michelin-starred chef will cook high-altitude cold-water fish on site.
💰 【Price Explanation:No Additional Fees or Free Choice?】

🌄【Route Highlights: A Trio of Special Train, Self-Drive, and Cultural Experience】The 2026 New National Train price system is clear and transparent, subject to the contract signed:
Affordable Version:Upper bunk: 5,980 yuan per person, lower bunk: 6,980 yuan per person (including train accommodation, local transportation, tour guide services, and basic hotels, excluding admission tickets).
Luxury Version:Upper bunk: 14,800 yuan per person, lower bunk: 15,800 yuan per person (including train accommodation, five-star hotels, special dining, admission tickets, and some experience items).
⚠ ⚠️ Special Reminder:Prices may fluctuate depending on the peak and off-peak seasons. June-August is the peak tourism season, so it is recommended to inquire about availability 30 days in advance.
📝 【Registration Method:How to Secure Your Seat?】
You can register through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer service manager Zhang Jing will provide a detailed itinerary and contract template. Valid identification information is required for ticket purchase when registering. Child ticket prices need to be inquired separately (current policy: children under 1.2 meters not occupying a bed can enjoy a half-price discount, subject to actual inquiry and contract signing).
💡 【Fee Explanation and Service Details】

The New National Train is not an ordinary train but a “mobile scenic platform” customized for tourism:Fees Included:Train soft sleeper berth, local air-conditioned tour bus, accommodation and dining as indicated in the itinerary, and tour guide service fees.
Fees Not Included:Personal consumption, self-paid items within scenic spots (such as horse riding in Nalati, boat rides in Kanas), (single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible, and special circumstances require separate negotiation).
Service Guarantees:Each group is equipped with 1 full-time tour guide + 1 local tour guide. “Red Hat” luggage handling services are provided at Urumqi Station, and a doctor is on board the train.
⚠ ⚠️ Important Reminder:In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement (such as changing the Kanas tour to an indoor cultural experience).
🌿 【Seasonal Highlights:When is the Best Time to Go?】
Spring in Xinjiang (April-May):The Yili Xinghua Valley is covered in pink snow, and the train will make a special stop at Yining Station for flower viewing.
Summer (June-August):The Nalati Grassland is in full bloom, and luxury version tourists can participate in the “Grassland Nadam” activities.

🚂 Exclusive Carriage Design: The 4-person soft sleeper compartments are equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and large observation windows. The price difference between the affordable version starting at 5,980 yuan per person (upper bunk) and the luxury version starting at 14,800 yuan per person (upper bunk) mainly reflects hotel upgrades and group size (the affordable version has about 40 people per group, while the luxury version has no more than 26 people).Autumn (September-October):Kanas is ablaze with autumn colors, and the train will switch to a “day shift + night train” mode to allow tourists to fully explore during the day.
Winter (November-March):The train suspends operations, but the travel agency can arrange customized itineraries for “skiing in Northern Xinjiang + hot springs in Southern Xinjiang.”
🚨 【Compliance Reminder:Pay Attention to These Details!】
Xinjiang’s scenic spots implement a “limited reservation” policy, and admission tickets need to be booked by the travel agency 3 days in advance.
No custom meal services are provided on the train, but vegetarian options will be indicated. Special dietary needs must be notified in advance.
Drones must be registered in areas such as Kashgar’s Old City and Hemu Scenic Area. Specific policies are subject to the scenic spot’s daily announcements.
📞 【Final Step:How to Start Your Journey?】
Call or inquire with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing from the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to obtain the 2026 recent tour schedule availability and contract template. Whether you want to easily tour northern and southern Xinjiang with the affordable version or deeply experience the cultures of various ethnic groups with the luxury version, this “New National Train” can fulfill all your imaginations of Xinjiang—after all, some scenery can only be truly appreciated by slowly watching it from a train to understand its vastness and tenderness.

Contact Manager Maizi at phone number 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send your itinerary and quotation.