Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Registration Method + Price List + Booking Official Website
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🚂 【Xinjiang Gobi Cruise Special Train｜13 Days Slow Travel Across the Tianshan Mountains, One Train to See All the Beautiful Scenery】
Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities in one trip? The newly upgraded ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train in 2026, with its comfortable rhythm of ‘travel by day, rest by night, train moves with people,’ takes you on an immersive journey across the Tianshan Mountains. This air-conditioned tourist special train, hailed as a ‘mobile hotel,’ not only saves you the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling but also, through a scientifically arranged itinerary, makes the journey relaxed and well-paced, especially suitable for family trips or traveling with elders.
🌄 Route Highlights:One Trip, See All of Xinjiang’s Diverse Landscapes
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train doesn’t actually sail on water; instead, it uses a smooth and comfortable railway travel method to connect Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. From the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the thousand-year-old city of Kashgar, from the azure waters of Sayram Lake to the autumn forests of Kanas (September departures), and the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway—this 13-day loop covers the beauty of Northern Xinjiang and the depth of Southern Xinjiang, balancing geographical span and cultural depth.
The special train uses fully air-conditioned carriages, offering hard sleeper 6-person compartments, 4-person cabins, or 2-person soft sleeper private spaces depending on the package, with some carriages equipped with bathrooms and hot water. The entire journey follows a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ schedule, allowing you to sleep soundly on the train at night and focus on sightseeing during the day, greatly reducing travel fatigue. The itinerary also includes experience points like lavender gardens, Hetian jade exhibitions, and ethnic characteristic neighborhoods, allowing you to feel the cultural atmosphere created and shared by various ethnic groups without disturbing local life.
Please note that due to seasonal road opening policies, the May departure will have a modified itinerary with air connections (e.g., Kuqa to Yining/Nalati) since the Duku Highway is not yet open, striving for tour completeness. Specific arrangements are subject to the actual signed contract, and the travel agency will fully communicate with tourists before departure.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the original product version)
Huixiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
🚂【Xinjiang Gobi Cruise Special Train｜13 Days Slow Travel Across the Tianshan Mountains, One Train to See All the Beautiful Scenery】Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya 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
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Xinjiang Yiparhan Lavender Sightseeing Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities in one trip? The newly upgraded ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train in 2026, with its comfortable rhythm of ‘travel by day, rest by night, train moves with people,’ takes you on an immersive journey across the Tianshan Mountains. This air-conditioned tourist special train, hailed as a ‘mobile hotel,’ not only saves you the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling but also, through a scientifically arranged itinerary, makes the journey relaxed and well-paced, especially suitable for family trips or traveling with elders.Day 12:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Zunxiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:
… (Strictly based on local factual text, same structure as above, including the northern section of Duku)
Shexiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:
… (Including the southern section of Duku and May air alternative plan, strictly based on original text)
> Note:The above itineraries are simplified versions. Daily sightseeing durations and attraction order may be reasonably optimized and changed subject to mutual agreement due to factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area capacity.
💰 Prices and Departure Dates (Latest 2026 Reference)
Huixiang Version:
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Travel Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: One Trip, See All of Xinjiang’s Diverse LandscapesHard Sleeper 6-Person Compartment:Upper berth 2980 RMB/person, Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Double-Deck Hard Sleeper 4-Person Cabin:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Zunxiang Version:
Same departure dates (May Duku closed, replaced by alternative itinerary)
Double-Deck 4-Person Soft Sleeper Cabin:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Shexiang Version:
Same departure dates (May Duku closed, replaced by Kuqa to Nalati/Yining flight)
Double-Deck 2-Person Soft Sleeper Cabin:19800 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on departure dates, room type availability, and service configurations. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train doesn’t actually sail on water; instead, it uses a smooth and comfortable railway travel method to connect Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. From the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the thousand-year-old city of Kashgar, from the azure waters of Sayram Lake to the autumn forests of Kanas (September departures), and the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway—this 13-day loop covers the beauty of Northern Xinjiang and the depth of Southern Xinjiang, balancing geographical span and cultural depth.📞 How to Book?
You can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
180-9596-9599 (Please note ‘Gobi Cruise Inquiry’ when adding WeChat)
It is recommended to communicate the number of travelers, preferred room type, and special needs (e.g., traveling with elders, dietary restrictions) in advance so that customer service can match you with a suitable departure date and service plan. Seats are limited, and it is advisable to confirm early for popular periods (e.g., July-September).
ℹ Fee Inclusion and Service Description
Fees typically include:
✅ Full-journey special train sleeper accommodation (according to selected room type)
✅ First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
The special train uses fully air-conditioned carriages, offering hard sleeper 6-person compartments, 4-person cabins, or 2-person soft sleeper private spaces depending on the package, with some carriages equipped with bathrooms and hot water. The entire journey follows a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ schedule, allowing you to sleep soundly on the train at night and focus on sightseeing during the day, greatly reducing travel fatigue. The itinerary also includes experience points like lavender gardens, Hetian jade exhibitions, and ethnic characteristic neighborhoods, allowing you to feel the cultural atmosphere created and shared by various ethnic groups without disturbing local life.✅ Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
✅ Three meals per day (some departures include specialty meals, such as medicinal hotpot)
✅ Accompanying tour guide and basic medical support
Excluded Fees:
❌ Major transportation from departure point to Urumqi
❌ Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items
❌ Single occupancy surcharge (assistance with room sharing can be arranged)
All service content, cancellation, and modification rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the electronic contract signed by both parties. If force majeure or objective conditions limit the itinerary during the trip, the travel agency will negotiate a change plan with you while protecting the rights of tourists.
🌄 The beauty of Xinjiang lies in its vastness, and even more in its rhythm. The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train uses the carriage as a boat and the tracks as a river, taking you slowly to see every golden poplar, every majestic snow-capped mountain, and every ancient city’s breath. This summer, why not board this time train heading to the Western Regions and use 13 days to understand a real and abundant Xinjiang.
📌 For inquiries, please contact:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Phone/WeChat)
📍 Specific boarding locations, assembly times, and pre-trip instructions are subject to the final notice from customer service.
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