How to buy tickets for the New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train
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🚂 Riding the special train, crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south — 14-day in-depth tour on the New National Train, launching a new way of slow travel in Xinjiang in 2026
In the fast-paced modern travel, is there a way to fully enjoy the vast and magnificent landscapes of Xinjiang without frequent transfers and luggage handling? In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ north-south Xinjiang tourism special train is offering travelers a more relaxed and immersive Xinjiang slow travel experience with its unique ‘one berth all the way, train follows people’ model. This journey spanning 5,000 kilometers connects the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the history and culture of southern Xinjiang, allowing the scenery to flow slowly past the window, making the journey itself a pleasure.
🌄 Route Highlights:One itinerary, covering the essence of Xinjiang
The ‘New National Train’ special train is not an ordinary train but a customized soft sleeper carriage for tourism, designed with 4-person compartments for good privacy and high comfort. No train changes, no berth changes throughout the journey; large non-valuable luggage can be left on the train, truly achieving ‘lying down to tour Xinjiang’. Get off during the day to visit key attractions, and sleep soundly on the smoothly moving train at night, saving the hassle of travel.
The itinerary covers core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang:
Natural Wonders:Sayram Lake (known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’), Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Nalati Grassland, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kunlun Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Colorful Beach, etc.;
Cultural Imprints:Kashgar Old City, Yotkan Ancient City, Huiyuan Ancient City, Hotan Round City, Atlas Silk Workshop, Restan Street, etc.;
Special Experiences:Participate in the Kashgar Old City opening ceremony, night tour of Hotan Night Market, lavender garden check-in, ancient road hot spring relaxation, Ahe Highway crossing, etc.
Notably, the 2026 itinerary has specially optimized transportation connections, utilizing recently improved or seasonally opened routes such as the He-Ruo Railway, the southern section of the Duku Highway, and the Ahe Highway to enhance tour efficiency and experience (specific road openings subject to local conditions).
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (subject to final local confirmation)
New National Train · North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Brief Itinerary:
🚂 Riding the special train, crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south — 14-day in-depth tour on the New National Train, launching a new way of slow travel in Xinjiang in 2026Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Round City – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kekedala
Day 10:Kekedala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
In the fast-paced modern travel, is there a way to fully enjoy the vast and magnificent landscapes of Xinjiang without frequent transfers and luggage handling? In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ north-south Xinjiang tourism special train is offering travelers a more relaxed and immersive Xinjiang slow travel experience with its unique ‘one berth all the way, train follows people’ model. This journey spanning 5,000 kilometers connects the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the history and culture of southern Xinjiang, allowing the scenery to flow slowly past the window, making the journey itself a pleasure.Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train · North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Round City – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Photoshoot – 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
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: One itinerary, covering the essence of XinjiangDay 9:Kekedala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – 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 – Heavenly Lake – Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The itinerary order and stops are subject to the final confirmation by the travel agency. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, traffic, or scenic area policies, both parties may negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
💰 Price Explanation (subject to final local confirmation)
New National Train · North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget-Friendly:
Departure Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, Lower berth 6980 RMB/person
The ‘New National Train’ special train is not an ordinary train but a customized soft sleeper carriage for tourism, designed with 4-person compartments for good privacy and high comfort. No train changes, no berth changes throughout the journey; large non-valuable luggage can be left on the train, truly achieving ‘lying down to tour Xinjiang’. Get off during the day to visit key attractions, and sleep soundly on the smoothly moving train at night, saving the hassle of travel.Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding entrance fees, one-stop tour guide service throughout
New National Train · North-South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Departure Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Product Standards:3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, one-stop tour guide service throughout
> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure dates, room types, and policies. Specific details are subject to the signed travel contract.
🧳 Services and Guarantees
Equipped with experienced Chinese-speaking tour guides throughout, providing one-stop service;
Urumqi Railway Station provides ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage assistance for seamless boarding;
Budget-Friendly version includes 10 breakfasts and 15 main meals; Luxury version includes more specialty meals (such as medicinal diet hotpot, cold-water fish feast, etc.);
Gifts include ethnic flower hats (for men), Atlas silk scarves (for women), Xinjiang dried fruits, daily bottled water, etc.;
The itinerary covers core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang: transparent consumption arrangements, limited number of marked consumption points, no pressure for forced consumption.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information can be obtained directly from customer service)
⚠ ️ Fee Explanation and Precautions
Fees Include:Special train sleeper tickets, listed hotel accommodation, marked meals, tour vehicles, tour guide service, complimentary items, etc.;
Fees Exclude:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, scenic area entrance fees, personal expenses, (if single occupancy is required, can be arranged through negotiation);
Xinjiang has a vast territory and variable climate; it is recommended to bring sunscreen and warm clothing;
The Duku Highway and Ahe Highway are seasonally open roads; specific traffic conditions are subject to announcements by local traffic management authorities;
All itinerary details, service standards, and cancellation/modification rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, subject to actual consultation and signed content.
In 2026, Xinjiang is welcoming visitors from all over with a more complete transportation network and richer cultural tourism experiences. The ‘New National Train’ special train is not just a mode of transportation but a travel philosophy of slowing down and going deeper — in a moving home, watch snow-capped mountains and lakes pass by the window, listen to camel bells and wind intertwine into poetry.
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