Southern and Northern Xinjiang New National Train Special Route 8 Scenic Spots Plus Quotation Essentials Recommended Route Cost and Price
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
🚂 [New National Train Special Line for Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A Moving Scenic Route Through the Tianshan Mountains]
🌄 Route Highlights:Travel Xinjiang by Train for a One-Stop Travel Experience
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions, and traditional self-driving or bus tours often involve long-distance travel and luggage handling. In 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launched the “New National Train · 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Tour,” featuring an innovative “train + tourism” model that allows tourists to traverse the Tianshan Mountains in comfortable train cabins, enjoying scenic views during the day and traveling at night, eliminating the hassle of transfers and offering an immersive experience of “traveling amidst the scenery with the scenery moving alongside the train.”
The special train features customized soft-sleeper cabins with four-person compartments equipped with charging ports, reading lights, and adjustable seats, offering both privacy and comfort. The train stops at core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, and Kanas, connecting eight iconic scenic spots including Huorong Mountain, Baisha Lake, and Hemu Village, covering the精华 (best) routes of northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for elderly tourists, family trips, and those seeking a slow travel experience.
🗺 ️Simple Itinerary:Dual Options: Budget and Luxury Editions
According to the latest information provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the special train offers two options: “Budget” and “Luxury,” with the same itinerary framework but different accommodation standards for tourists to choose based on their needs:
🔹 New National Train · 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Tour (Budget)
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Huorong Mountain, Karez Irrigation System, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Traverse the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Grand Canyon – Hotan
🚂[New National Train Special Line for Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A Moving Scenic Route Through the Tianshan Mountains]Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
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) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kokdala
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender Field – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Wucaichi Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
🌄Route Highlights: Travel Xinjiang by Train for a One-Stop Travel Experience🔹 New National Train · 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Tour (Luxury)
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Traverse the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan 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 Section of the Duoku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
Day 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Guai Shiyu – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions, and traditional self-driving or bus tours often involve long-distance travel and luggage handling. In 2026, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launched the “New National Train · 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Tour,” featuring an innovative “train + tourism” model that allows tourists to traverse the Tianshan Mountains in comfortable train cabins, enjoying scenic views during the day and traveling at night, eliminating the hassle of transfers and offering an immersive experience of “traveling amidst the scenery with the scenery moving alongside the train.”Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Wucaichi Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colored Cotton Technology Park (Herbal Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
💰 Price Information:Fixed Group Dates, Transparent Fees
The special train currently offers five group dates: May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, and September 4, with two price tiers:
Budget Edition:Upper bunk in a four-person compartment: 5,980 yuan/person, lower bunk: 6,980 yuan/person, including local comfortable hotel accommodation and full one-stop tour guide service, excluding admission tickets.
Luxury Edition:Upper bunk in a four-person compartment: 14,800 yuan/person, lower bunk: 15,800 yuan/person, including 3 nights in a five-star hotel + 4 nights in a four-diamond hotel + 1 night in a Hemu Scenic Area wooden house + 1 night in a Nalati four-diamond hotel (homestay), with a maximum of 26 people per group and full tour guide service.
Prices include transportation, accommodation, and tour guide service, excluding admission tickets, meals, and personal expenses. Specific fees are subject to actual consultation and contract signing and may fluctuate with group dates. It is recommended to contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing in advance to confirm availability and discounts.
📝 Registration Method:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
The special train features customized soft-sleeper cabins with four-person compartments equipped with charging ports, reading lights, and adjustable seats, offering both privacy and comfort. The train stops at core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, and Kanas, connecting eight iconic scenic spots including Huorong Mountain, Baisha Lake, and Hemu Village, covering the精华 (best) routes of northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for elderly tourists, family trips, and those seeking a slow travel experience.Registration can be completed through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by providing your name, valid ID number, contact information, and selected group date for pre-registration. Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing will assist with contract signing and subsequent services.
💡 Fee Information and Service Details
Accommodation:The Budget Edition primarily features comfortable hotels, while the Luxury Edition upgrades to five-star and characteristic homestays. Single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible, with special circumstances requiring separate negotiation.
Transportation:The special train uses customized soft-sleeper cabins, and luggage can be stored at Urumqi Station with seamless “Red Hat” porter service to reduce the burden on tourists.
Tour Guide:Each group is equipped with a professional tour guide to provide scenic spot explanations, itinerary coordination, and emergency support.
Admission Tickets:Tourists are responsible for their own admission tickets, but the tour guide can assist with unified purchases. Scenic spot policies are subject to daily announcements.
Meals:Regular meals are primarily group meals, with the Luxury Edition including special experiences such as herbal health hotpots, subject to itinerary arrangements.
🌿 Must-Visit Attractions:Eight Highlights in One Go
Huorong Mountain (Turpan):Basalt columnar jointed landform, known as the “Geological Wonder beneath the Flaming Mountains.”
Baisha Lake (Kashgar):The “Blue Tears” on the Pamir Plateau, where the lake and Baisha Mountain complement each other beautifully.
Karakul Lake (Kashgar):A lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata, with湖水 (lake water) changing colors with the light.
🗺️Simple Itinerary: Dual Options: Budget and Luxury EditionsKashgar Ancient City:A millennium-old Silk Road town where pottery workshops and century-old tea houses take you through time.
Nalati Grassland (Yili):One of the world’s four major alpine grasslands, with wildflowers everywhere from June to August, suitable for horseback riding exploration.
Sayram Lake (Bole):The last tear of the Atlantic, ideal for driving or cycling around the lake.
Hemu Village (Burqin):A primitive village of the Tuwa people, where wooden houses amidst morning fog resemble a fairy-tale world.
Kanas Lake (Altay):The birthplace of the legend of the secret water monster, with layers of autumn colors, a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
⚠ ️Precautions:Plan Reasonably, Travel with Peace of Mind
Documents:Bring valid identification and discount certificates (such as student ID, senior citizen ID) for ticket purchases.
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so bring a windbreaker, thermal underwear, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Policies:Scenic spot opening hours and ticket policies may change, and reasonable itinerary changes can be made by mutual agreement.
Altitude Sickness:Kanas, Baisha Lake, and other places are at high altitudes, so it is advisable to avoid strenuous exercise and bring medicines such as Rhodiola.
📞 Consultation Channels
For more itinerary details, availability inquiries, or customization requests, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Travel begins with a reassuring choice!
Contact Manager Zhang Jing at 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation
