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《2026 New National Train: Special Train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A Complete Guide from Booking to Touring》
🌄 【Route Highlights:A Moving Viewing Platform Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang】
The New National Train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang is a special tourist train jointly created by Xinjiang Railway Department and professional travel agencies. It adopts the operation mode of ‘the train follows people, traveling at night and touring during the day,’ connecting core scenic spots such as Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, and Kanas. The train features customized soft sleeper compartments, each equipped with charging ports, reading lights, and an adjustable temperature air conditioning system, along with a 24-hour hot water supply. The train travels along the ‘Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway,’ the world’s first circular desert railway, offering views of the vast Taklimakan Desert and the golden autumn hues of the poplar forests along the way.
According to the latest operational information for 2026, this route offers two product options: the ‘Budget Version’ and the ‘Luxury Version’:
The Budget Version focuses on covering classic attractions and is suitable for first-time visitors to Xinjiang;
The Luxury Version includes stays at five-star hotels and visits to lesser-known attractions, such as an in-depth tour of the Nalati Scenic Area and a wooden house experience in Hemu Village.
🗺 ️【Simple Itinerary:14-Day Panoramic Tour】
Brief Itinerary for the 14-Day New National Train Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Budget Version):
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Huorong Mountain, Karez Wells, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Travel along the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas 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 – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Xiangfei Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
《2026 New National Train: Special Train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A Complete Guide from Booking to Touring》Day 7:Kuqa – Kyzylya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (by 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
Brief Itinerary for the 14-Day New National Train Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Luxury Version):
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Wells – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Travel along the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yutegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
🌄【Route Highlights: A Moving Viewing Platform Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang】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 Shi Yu – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Wucaichi Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colored Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hot Pot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
💰 【Price Information:Tiered Options, Transparent Pricing】
According to the latest tour dates and pricing policies for 2026:
Budget Version:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Prices:Upper Berth: 5980 RMB/person, Lower Berth: 6980 RMB/person
The New National Train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang is a special tourist train jointly created by Xinjiang Railway Department and professional travel agencies. It adopts the operation mode of ‘the train follows people, traveling at night and touring during the day,’ connecting core scenic spots such as Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, and Kanas. The train features customized soft sleeper compartments, each equipped with charging ports, reading lights, and an adjustable temperature air conditioning system, along with a 24-hour hot water supply. The train travels along the ‘Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway,’ the world’s first circular desert railway, offering views of the vast Taklimakan Desert and the golden autumn hues of the poplar forests along the way.Product Standards:Comfortable hotel accommodations, groups of about 40 people, admission tickets not included, full-service one-stop tour guide throughout the trip
Luxury Version:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Prices:Upper Berth: 14800 RMB/person, Lower Berth: 15800 RMB/person
Product Standards:3 nights at five-star hotels + 4 nights at four-diamond hotels + 1 night in a wooden house in Hemu Scenic Area + 1 night at a four-diamond hotel (B&B) in Nalati, groups of no more than 26 people, full-service one-stop tour guide throughout the trip
📝 【Registration Method:Official Channels, Worry-Free Travel】
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to inquire about seat availability 30 days in advance, especially during the summer (July-August) and National Day Golden Week, as some tour dates may fill up early due to high demand. When registering, provide valid identification information for purchasing railway tickets and scenic area insurance; children need to provide a copy of their household registration book.
💡 【Fee Information and Service Details】
Fees Include:
Transportation:Soft sleeper berths on the special train, local tour bus transfers
Accommodation:Hotels or B&Bs provided according to product standards
Meals:13 breakfasts and 24 main meals included throughout the trip (Luxury Version includes special medicinal diet hot pot)
Tour Guide:Certified tour guide providing full explanations throughout the trip
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance
According to the latest operational information for 2026, this route offers two product options: the ‘Budget Version’ and the ‘Luxury Version’:Fees Do Not Include:
Admission Tickets:Admission tickets to various scenic spots are at your own expense (seniors aged 60 and above may enjoy discounts)
Personal Expenses:Such as shopping, entertainment projects, etc.
：Single travelers will do their best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation for price difference
Service Highlights:
‘Red Hat’ porter service available at Urumqi Station, luggage delivered directly to the special train compartment
Each tour group is equipped with a first aid kit and common medications
Luxury Version provides 24-hour butler service
🔍 【Ticket Booking Process and Pitfall Avoidance Guide】
Step 1:Information Confirmation
Contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm seat availability and prices for the selected tour dates (prices may fluctuate with the market and are subject to contract confirmation).
Step 2:Material Submission
Provide photos of the front and back of valid identification for all tourists, contact information, and emergency contact details. Children need to provide additional copies of their birth certificates or household registration books.
Step 3:Contract Signing
The Budget Version focuses on covering classic attractions and is suitable for first-time visitors to Xinjiang;After receiving the electronic contract, carefully review the itinerary, fees, refund and change rules, and other terms, sign and return it after confirmation. The paper contract will be sent along with the tour notice.
Step 4:Payment Method
Support corporate bank transfers or third-party payment platforms, avoid transferring to personal accounts. Keep the payment receipt for future verification.
Pitfall Avoidance Reminders:
Beware of ‘Affordable Group’ Traps:Some unofficial agencies may attract tourists with ‘discounted prices’ or ’employee prices,’ but there may be risks of forced consumption or shortened itineraries.
Verify Qualifications:When choosing a travel agency, you can check its business license number through the National Tourism Regulatory Service Platform.
Keep Evidence:If the services received during the trip do not match the contract, take photos or record audio promptly for future rights protection.
🌈 【Seasonal and Experience Recommendations】
Xinjiang has distinct seasons, with different scenery in each:
May-June:Lavender blooms in the Ili Valley, suitable for photography enthusiasts
July-August:Nalati Grassland is lush and green, Kanas Lake water is clear
September-October:Northern Xinjiang’s autumn colors are vibrant, morning fog in Hemu Village is picturesque
November-April of the following year:Some scenic spots are closed, and the special train suspends operations
📞 【Consultation Channels】
For more details, contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Staff will provide personalized recommendations based on your needs to help plan a worry-free trip to Xinjiang.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
