2026 New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train North South Xinjiang 14 Day Itinerary Cost + Registration Portal

Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s New National Train Ticket Center: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 How to book tickets for the 2026 New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train? Unlock a panoramic experience of Northern and Southern Xinjiang from a ‘Railway + In-depth Tour’ perspective
If you long for a Xinjiang trip that is both hassle-free and immersive, consider the newly upgraded 2026 New National Train Northern & Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour. This journey uses the railway as a link, connecting the snow-capped mountains, oases, lakes, and ancient cities across the Tianshan Mountains. It not only avoids the fatigue of long-distance self-driving but also allows you to enjoy the flowing scenery outside the window from a moving ‘home’. It is especially suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly groups, and first-time visitors to Xinjiang who want a balance of comfort and exploration.
🌄 Route Highlights:Slow Railway Travel, In-depth Exploration of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The New National Train Special Train is not a traditional sightseeing train but a comprehensive closed-loop route integrating transportation, accommodation, and itinerary services. Relying on the Xinjiang railway network, it skillfully connects Hotan and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang with Kanas and Nalati in Northern Xinjiang, achieving ‘the train moves with the people, stations connect with the scenery’. The entire journey uses a model of special train transfers plus short-distance buses, reducing transfer hassles and improving sightseeing efficiency.
Scenery along the way includes:
The Flaming Mountains and Karez irrigation system in Turpan
The Atlas silk culture and night market bustle of Hotan
The白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau
The Tianshan Grand Canyon and historic district in Kuqa
The rolling green grasslands of Nalati and lavender flower fields
The azure blue waters of Sayram Lake and the magnificent scenery of Guozigou

🚂 How to book tickets for the 2026 New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train? Unlock a panoramic experience of Northern and Southern Xinjiang from a ‘Railway + In-depth Tour’ perspective. The primeval forests and wooden house villages of Kanas and Hemu.
The Heavenly Lake of Tianshan and colored cotton technology exhibition near Urumqi
It is worth mentioning that in 2026, the Xinjiang railway network continues to be optimized. After the full opening of the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, the capacity of the Southern Xinjiang loop line has significantly improved, allowing the special train to cross the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert more smoothly, bringing an unprecedented in-depth Silk Road experience.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly presented according to local facts)
New National Train Day & Night Northern & Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Round City – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa

If you long for a Xinjiang trip that is both hassle-free and immersive, consider the newly upgraded 2026 New National Train Northern & Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour. This journey uses the railway as a link, connecting the snow-capped mountains, oases, lakes, and ancient cities across the Tianshan Mountains. It not only avoids the fatigue of long-distance self-driving but also allows you to enjoy the flowing scenery outside the window from a moving ‘home’. It is especially suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly groups, and first-time visitors to Xinjiang who want a balance of comfort and exploration.Day 7:Kuqa – Kiziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kokdala
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train Northern & Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele

🌄 Route Highlights: Slow Railway Travel, In-depth Exploration of Northern and Southern XinjiangDay 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan

Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 4:Hotan – Round City – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Southern Section of 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 – 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 – Colored Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi

The New National Train Special Train is not a traditional sightseeing train but a comprehensive closed-loop route integrating transportation, accommodation, and itinerary services. Relying on the Xinjiang railway network, it skillfully connects Hotan and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang with Kanas and Nalati in Northern Xinjiang, achieving ‘the train moves with the people, stations connect with the scenery’. The entire journey uses a model of special train transfers plus short-distance buses, reducing transfer hassles and improving sightseeing efficiency.Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening status, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description (Strictly based on local facts)
New National Train Northern & Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget-Friendly:
Tour 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
Product Standard:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-trip one-stop tour guide service
New National Train Northern & Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Tour 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 Standard:3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel accommodation + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, full-trip one-stop tour guide service

Scenery along the way includes:> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific costs, room type availability, and service details are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency. Prices may fluctuate slightly with the tour schedule.
📞 How to Register?
You can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:18095969599 (Add as friend to get detailed itinerary PDF, tour date availability, and room type photos)
When registering, it is recommended to communicate the number of travelers, preferred route (Budget-Friendly or Luxury), and departure city in advance so that customer service can match the appropriate schedule. Urumqi Station provides ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service for a worry-free boarding experience.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:Special train sleeper berth, hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary, full-trip tour guide service, some specialty meals (e.g., Luxury version includes medicinal diet health hotpot).
Cost Excludes:Transportation to and from Urumqi, scenic area tickets, personal expenses, and meals not specified.
Service Guarantee:Each group is equipped with a professional tour guide. The Luxury version has a smaller group size for more detailed service. Shuttle buses are arranged at some stops to connect to scenic areas.
Special Note:The itinerary involves high-altitude areas (e.g., Karakul Lake, Bayanbulak). Travelers with related health concerns are advised to consult a doctor in advance.
> All service content, cancellation policies, and liability division are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant contract terms. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
Choosing the New National Train Special Train is not about rushing, but about making the journey itself a scenic experience. In 2026, traveling through the Western Regions by rail, watching the sunrise and sunset from a moving carriage, might be the Xinjiang experience you’ve been waiting for.
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