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New National Train Special: The Ultimate Guide to Registering for an In-Depth Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang 🚂
I. Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations: A Moving Scenic Line Across the Tianshan Mountains
The New National Train Special is a distinctive “train + tourism” product jointly created by Xinjiang’s railway authorities and professional travel agencies, specifically designed for in-depth exploration of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train features fully enclosed soft sleeper carriages, with each carriage recommended to have 10 four-person compartments equipped with charging outlets, reading lights, and temperature control systems. The train operates smoothly and quietly during night travel, allowing tourists to enjoy a comfortable resting environment while on the move.
The train route traverses the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, passing through geographical units such as the Turpan Basin, the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, the Pamir Plateau, and the Ili River Valley, connecting over 50 well-known attractions including Flaming Mountain, Kanas Lake, and Nalati Grassland. The newly upgraded “Luxury Edition” itinerary for 2026 adds experiences such as wooden house stays in Hemu Village and a tour around Sayram Lake, enabling tourists to experience both the vastness of the desert and the tranquility of the grassland pastures.
The train currently operates on a model of “stopping for sightseeing during the day and traveling at night,” making full use of travel time. For example, during the 8-hour journey from Hotan to Kashgar, tourists can rest in their compartments and directly begin exploring the ancient city of Kashgar the next morning. This design is particularly suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists as well as family travel, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance self-driving while allowing for an in-depth experience of the cultural characteristics of ethnic minority settlements.
II. Simple Itinerary (Subject to local facts)
14-Day Affordable Edition Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez Wells, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Traverse 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 (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 – Kyzyl Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuitun/Yining
New National Train Special: The Ultimate Guide to Registering for an In-Depth Journey Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang 🚂Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kokdala
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Wucai Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
14-Day Luxury Edition Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure Location – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Wells – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – 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
I. Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations: A Moving Scenic Line Across the Tianshan MountainsDay 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Section of the Duku 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 – Wucai Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Colored Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Location
III. Price Explanation (Subject to Contract)
The New National Train Special for 2026 offers two product standards:
Affordable Edition:
Departure Dates: May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Four-Person Compartment:Upper Bunk: 5980 RMB/person, Lower Bunk: 6980 RMB/person
Product Includes:Accommodation in locally comfortable hotels, groups of about 40 people, full one-stop tour guide services (excluding admission tickets)
The New National Train Special is a distinctive “train + tourism” product jointly created by Xinjiang’s railway authorities and professional travel agencies, specifically designed for in-depth exploration of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train features fully enclosed soft sleeper carriages, with each carriage recommended to have 10 four-person compartments equipped with charging outlets, reading lights, and temperature control systems. The train operates smoothly and quietly during night travel, allowing tourists to enjoy a comfortable resting environment while on the move.Luxury Edition:
Same departure dates as above
Four-Person Compartment:Upper Bunk: 14800 RMB/person, Lower Bunk: 15800 RMB/person
Product Includes:3 nights in five-star hotels + 4 nights in four-diamond hotels + 1 night in a Hemu wooden house + 1 night in a Nalati homestay, groups of no more than 26 people, full one-stop tour guide services
Special Note:
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand; the final price is subject to the signed travel contract
The Luxury Edition includes “Red Hat” luggage handling services at Urumqi Station
Child pricing standards must be inquired separately from Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency
IV. Registration Methods
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency. Tourists can call to consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency for details on specific departure dates, available seats, and the signing process. It is recommended to register 30 days in advance to secure seats, as summer (July-August) departures usually sell out 45 days in advance.
V. Fee Explanation and Service Explanation
Fees Include:
Accommodation in a four-person compartment on the special train (including breakfast)
Hotel accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
The train route traverses the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, passing through geographical units such as the Turpan Basin, the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, the Pamir Plateau, and the Ili River Valley, connecting over 50 well-known attractions including Flaming Mountain, Kanas Lake, and Nalati Grassland. The newly upgraded “Luxury Edition” itinerary for 2026 adds experiences such as wooden house stays in Hemu Village and a tour around Sayram Lake, enabling tourists to experience both the vastness of the desert and the tranquility of the grassland pastures. Local air-conditioned tour bus services
Admission tickets for first-entry attractions (self-paid for the Affordable Edition)
Professional tour guide services
Travel agency liability insurance
Fees Do Not Include:
Personal expenses and self-funded items
Transportation costs to Urumqi from various locations
Travel accident insurance (recommended to be purchased independently)
Secondary consumption items within scenic areas
Service Standards:
Each group is equipped with a certified tour guide and a medical kit
Daily provision of bottled drinking water
24-hour emergency contact services
Reasonable itinerary changes can be made upon mutual agreement
The train currently operates on a model of “stopping for sightseeing during the day and traveling at night,” making full use of travel time. For example, during the 8-hour journey from Hotan to Kashgar, tourists can rest in their compartments and directly begin exploring the ancient city of Kashgar the next morning. This design is particularly suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists as well as family travel, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance self-driving while allowing for an in-depth experience of the cultural characteristics of ethnic minority settlements.VI. Current Precautions (New for 2026)
Document Requirements:Original valid identification documents within the validity period must be carried; foreign tourists need to complete relevant procedures in advance
Climate Tips:There is a significant temperature difference between northern and southern Xinjiang; bring a windbreaker for Nalati Grassland in July and warm clothing for Kanas in September
Photography Suggestions:For morning fog photography at Sayram Lake, arrive at 5 AM; a tripod is recommended
Special Experiences:For wooden house stays in Hemu Village included in the Luxury Edition, confirm the room type with the travel agency 3 days in advance
VII. Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Can the special train be canceled temporarily?
A:In case of force majeure factors, the travel agency will notify 7 days in advance and negotiate a rescheduling or refund, subject to the contract agreement.
Q:Can compartments be booked individually?
A:A complete compartment can only be booked if four people register simultaneously; single registrants will be coordinated for room sharing by the travel agency.
Q:What are included in the “self-paid admission tickets” in the itinerary?
A:They mainly involve secondary consumption items such as shuttle buses and cable cars; a detailed list can be obtained from staff during contract signing.
VIII. Warm Tips
The current Xinjiang tourism market is strictly regulated; please be sure to register through formal channels. As a well-known local enterprise, Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency has registered all itineraries with the cultural and tourism authorities. Tourists can request to view the electronic contract template before signing to confirm that it includes all terms stipulated in the Tourism Law.
This summer, let the New National Train Special take you across magnificent landscapes, experience the wonder of “wearing a fur coat in the morning and a thin纱 (silk) at noon,” and create unforgettable travel memories amidst moving scenery! 🌄
Contact Manager Maizi at 13201333409 or WeChat 13201333409 to send itinerary and quotation
