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Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send the itinerary and quotation.
🚂 【New National Train Special Route for Northern and Southern Xinjiang:14-Day In-Depth Tour, Unlocking the Poetry and Magnificence of the Tianshan Mountains】
🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination:
Xinjiang, a land that accounts for one-sixth of China’s territorial area, is a ‘travel museum’ interwoven with nature and humanities. In 2026, the New National Train Special Route for Northern and Southern Xinjiang, conceptualized as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ connects core destinations such as Urumqi, Kashgar, Ili, and Kanas, covering five major landscape belts: deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, with 4-person compartments equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and observation windows. The design of traveling at night and stopping at scenic spots during the day allows tourists to avoid the fatigue of long-distance driving and deeply experience the travel philosophy of ‘the train follows the scenery, and people move with the train.’
Highlights of the Itinerary Include:
Crossing the ‘Sea of Death,’ the Taklimakan Desert:Traveling along the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, with endless golden sand dunes and poplar forests outside the window.
Self-driving Experience on the Southern Section of the Duku Highway:The luxury itinerary specially arranges a trip along the southern section of the Duku Highway from Kuqa to Bayanbulak, where you can enjoy the views of Yardang landforms and alpine meadows along the way.
Stargazing Log Cabin in Hemu Village:The luxury itinerary includes one night’s accommodation in a log cabin within the Hemu Scenic Area, where you can photograph the Tuvan village in the morning mist and gaze at the Milky Way at night.
Immersive Cultural Experience:Participate in travel photography in the ancient city of Kashgar, learn the art of raisin drying in Turpan, and taste special snacks from various ethnic groups at the Hotan Night Market.
🗺 ️Simple Itinerary (subject to local facts):
【Budget-Friendly Itinerary】
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
🚂【New National Train Special Route for Northern and Southern Xinjiang: 14-Day In-Depth Tour, Unlocking the Poetry and Magnificence of the Tianshan Mountains】Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Huorong Mountain, Karez Irrigation System, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Aidelaisi Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (by special train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Kizilya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (by special train) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kekedala
Day 10:Kekedala – Lavender Field – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base – Urumqi
🌄Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination:Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
【Luxury Itinerary】
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Irrigation System – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Aidelaisi 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 Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kekedala
Day 9:Kekedala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Xinjiang, a land that accounts for one-sixth of China’s territorial area, is a ‘travel museum’ interwoven with nature and humanities. In 2026, the New National Train Special Route for Northern and Southern Xinjiang, conceptualized as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ connects core destinations such as Urumqi, Kashgar, Ili, and Kanas, covering five major landscape belts: deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages, with 4-person compartments equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and observation windows. The design of traveling at night and stopping at scenic spots during the day allows tourists to avoid the fatigue of long-distance driving and deeply experience the travel philosophy of ‘the train follows the scenery, and people move with the train.’Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Guai Shi Yu – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colored Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hot Pot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
💰 Price Description (subject to local facts):
【Budget-Friendly Version】
Group Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Price:Upper Berth: 5980 yuan/person, Lower Berth: 6980 yuan/person
Includes:4-person compartment accommodation, local comfortable hotel accommodation, full-trip tour guide service, special train luggage handling service
Excludes:Tickets, meals, personal expenses
【Luxury Version】
Highlights of the Itinerary Include:Group Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Price:Upper Berth: 14800 yuan/person, Lower Berth: 15800 yuan/person
Includes:3 nights in a five-star hotel + 4 nights in a four-diamond hotel + 1 night in a Hemu log cabin + 1 night in a Nalati homestay, full-trip tour guide service, self-driving experience on the Duku Highway, Tianchi medicinal diet hot pot
Excludes:Tickets, personal expenses
❗ Prices and availability are subject to confirmation by contract or customer service and may fluctuate with group dates, with the contract signed by both parties prevailing.
📝 Registration Method:
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
💡 Fee Description and Service Description:
Fees Include:Special train compartment accommodation, hotel accommodation, tour guide service, luggage handling, some special meals (luxury version).
Fees Exclude:Tickets (need to be reserved by yourself or by the tour guide), alcoholic beverages in meals, personal expenses, (single registrants will do their best to coordinate room sharing, special circumstances need to be negotiated separately).
Service Standards:Each group has no more than 40 people (budget-friendly version) or 26 people (luxury version), with full-trip one-stop tour guide service and ‘Red Hat’ luggage handling provided at Urumqi Station.
Crossing the ‘Sea of Death,’ the Taklimakan Desert: Traveling along the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, with endless golden sand dunes and poplar forests outside the window.❗ The actual consultation and contract signing shall prevail, and reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made upon mutual agreement.
📌 Practical Information:
Document Preparation:Valid identification, senior citizen card (if any), student card (discount certificates need to be notified in advance).
Clothing Suggestions:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. In summer, bring a thin down jacket, and in winter, prepare extreme cold gear.
Photography Tips:Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu are golden shooting points for sunrise and sunset. It is recommended to bring a tripod.
Policy Reminders:The opening hours of scenic spots may change due to weather and are subject to notification on the day; some scenic spots require advance reservations, and the tour guide will assist with the operation.
🌿 Avoiding Pitfalls Guide:
Ticket Reservations:Scenic spots such as Kanas and Tianshan Tianchi require real-name reservations. It is recommended to book through channels before departure.
Consumption Reminders:The Hotan jade market is complex. It is recommended to purchase at formal exhibition halls and avoid roadside stalls.
Transportation Connections:The special train has fixed stopping times at stations. Be sure to follow the tour guide’s arrangements and do not leave the group without permission.
Dietary Notes:There are many dietary taboos among different ethnic groups (such as no outside food or alcohol in restaurants). Respect local customs.
🌈 Conclusion:
From the heat of the Taklimakan Desert to the coolness of Kanas, from the hustle and bustle of the ancient city of Kashgar to the tranquility of Sayram Lake, the New National Train Special Route for Northern and Southern Xinjiang weaves the magnificence and delicacy of Xinjiang into an unforgettable 14-day journey. Whether you choose the cost-effective budget-friendly version or the experience-focused luxury version, you can find your own travel rhythm. Consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency and embark on your journey through the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send the itinerary and quotation.
