Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Tourism Special Train How to Book and How Much
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Gobi Cruise Special Train Ticket Booking Center: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Lie down and travel 5000 kilometers! The 2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train opens a panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang
In the vast Xinjiang, a travel method is quietly gaining popularity—no need to frequently change vehicles or drag luggage around, but rather ‘sleep in the scenery, wake up at the destination.’ This is the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train that has been favored by tourists in recent years. As a special route spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and covering Xinjiang’s core attractions, it uses double-decker air-conditioned trains as its carrier, connecting the snowy mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang with the deserts and oases of southern Xinjiang into a flowing feast.
🌄 Route Highlights:One journey, see the beauty of Xinjiang’s four seasons
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not a real cruise ship, but a customized double-decker tourist special train. Due to its high comfort, seamless itinerary, and thoughtful service, it is affectionately called a ‘land cruise’ by tourists. The 13-day panoramic itinerary launched in 2026 covers classic landmarks such as the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, the Kizil Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Karakul Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianchi Lake in Tianshan, while also incorporating special experience points like a lavender viewing garden, ancient road hot springs, and the Lop Nur Village.
It is particularly worth mentioning that the route cleverly combines the advantages of railway and highway transportation: no need to change berths throughout the journey from Urumqi, large luggage can be left in the carriage, and it is recommended to travel light for daily sightseeing. This ‘car follows people’ model greatly alleviates the fatigue of traditional bus tours on long desert drives, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family travel groups.
In addition, the itinerary balances nature and culture, featuring both magnificent glaciers and lakes, as well as historic ancient city streets; both the tranquility of grassland pastures and the lively atmosphere of oasis cities. The landscape themes vary daily to avoid aesthetic fatigue, truly achieving ‘new scenery every day, essence at every stop.’
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly executed according to the local finalized version)
🚂 Lie down and travel 5000 kilometers! The 2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train opens a panoramic tour of northern and southern XinjiangBrief itinerary for the Huixiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Kizil Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur Village – Tiemen Pass – Korla – Yining
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
In the vast Xinjiang, a travel method is quietly gaining popularity—no need to frequently change vehicles or drag luggage around, but rather ‘sleep in the scenery, wake up at the destination.’ This is the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train that has been favored by tourists in recent years. As a special route spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and covering Xinjiang’s core attractions, it uses double-decker air-conditioned trains as its carrier, connecting the snowy mountains and grasslands of northern Xinjiang with the deserts and oases of southern Xinjiang into a flowing feast.Day 8:Xinyuan County – Xinjiang Yiparhan Lavender Viewing Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Springs – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake in Tianshan – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure point
The itineraries for the Premium and Luxury versions have slight changes, mainly reflected in the Duku Highway traffic arrangements and transportation connection methods (e.g., alternative plan when Duku is not open in May). Specific details are subject to the signed contract.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local finalized version, latest 2026 tour dates and quotes)
🌄 Route Highlights: One journey, see the beauty of Xinjiang’s four seasonsHuixiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment:Upper berth 2980 yuan/person, Middle berth 3980 yuan/person, Lower berth 4580 yuan/person
Double-decker Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Cabin:Middle berth 3980 yuan/person, Lower berth 4580 yuan/person
Zunxiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Same departure dates (Duku not open in May, replaced with alternative itinerary)
Double-decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:Upper berth 7980 yuan/person, Lower berth 8980 yuan/person
Shexiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not a real cruise ship, but a customized double-decker tourist special train. Due to its high comfort, seamless itinerary, and thoughtful service, it is affectionately called a ‘land cruise’ by tourists. The 13-day panoramic itinerary launched in 2026 covers classic landmarks such as the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, the Kizil Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Karakul Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianchi Lake in Tianshan, while also incorporating special experience points like a lavender viewing garden, ancient road hot springs, and the Lop Nur Village. Same departure dates (Southern section of Duku not open in May, upgraded to flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Double-decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:19800 yuan/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary due to tour dates, berth types, and service standards. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract. Some peak season tours from July to September may have additional fees. Please confirm before booking.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be consulted and booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:18095969599 (Copy and add as friend to get free detailed itinerary information and seat availability)
Please consult customer service directly for address information to get the latest reception arrangements.
It is particularly worth mentioning that the route cleverly combines the advantages of railway and highway transportation: no need to change berths throughout the journey from Urumqi, large luggage can be left in the carriage, and it is recommended to travel light for daily sightseeing. This ‘car follows people’ model greatly alleviates the fatigue of traditional bus tours on long desert drives, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family travel groups. ℹ️ Fee and Service Explanation
Fees usually include:Round-trip hard sleeper train tickets from various locations to Urumqi (berths randomly assigned), local transportation on the special train, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, accommodation (comfortable hotels), some meals (such as specialty cold-water fish feast, fruit feast, etc.), guide service, and 24-hour pick-up service.
Complimentary items may include ethnic specialty small gifts, birthday care packages, and some additional scenic spots (such as Colorful Beach, Huiyuan Ancient City). Specific content is subject to the departure notice.
Important Notes:
The opening of scenic spots, road accessibility (such as Duku Highway), and flight connections (Luxury version) involved in the itinerary may be affected by force majeure factors such as weather and policies. The travel agency can make reasonable changes to the itinerary after consultation and agreement with tourists while protecting their rights.
Details such as meal standards, hotel star ratings, and vehicle configurations are subject to the terms of the actual signed contract.
All service arrangements comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, with equal rights and obligations for both parties, fair and transparent.
The vastness of Xinjiang deserves to be measured in a more relaxed way. The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train is not just a means of transportation but a slow travel lifestyle attitude. In the spring, summer, and autumn of 2026, multiple tour dates are open for booking. Whether you want to feel the morning light of Kashgar Old City, gaze at the White Sand Lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata, or listen to the pine waves in a wooden house in Hemu Village overnight, this 13-day journey might be the answer you’ve been waiting for.
For information on seat availability, berth selection, or special needs arrangements, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel at 18095969599 for one-on-one consultation.
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