Xinjiang Tourism Train Special Registration Method Fare Details
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🚂 [Slow Travel Xinjiang, One Berth All the Way] The “Gobi Cruise” Train Special Train Opens a New Way of Living for the Silver Generation
In the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, a travel method is quietly becoming a favorite among middle-aged and elderly tourists—the “Gobi Cruise” tourist special train, which takes the train as home, travels by day and sleeps by night, and keeps the same berth throughout the journey. It is not an ordinary train but a mobile living space: the carriages are equipped with chess and card areas, karaoke stages, and a starry sky cinema, playing classic films like “Visitors on the Icy Mountain” at night; during the day, it delves deep into the heart of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and cultural landscapes. In 2026, the “Gobi Cruise” continues to offer three versions of the 13-day panoramic itinerary: Enjoy, Premium, and Luxury, covering iconic destinations such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kashgar Old City, and Duku Highway, balancing comfort and experience, especially suitable for tourists aged 50 and above who want to “carry less luggage and see more scenery.”
📍 Route Highlights:Sleep in the Scenery, Lie Down and Tour Beautiful Xinjiang
The “Gobi Cruise” uses a customized double-decker air-conditioned tourist special train, implementing a “train follows people, one berth all the way” model. Starting from Urumqi, large luggage can be stored on the train throughout the journey, avoiding the hassle of frequent boarding and alighting and the bumpy ride of long-distance buses. The itinerary follows a scientific rhythm of “first adapting to the altitude in northern Xinjiang, then gradually entering the Pamir Plateau,” and is equipped with onboard doctors and emergency oxygen equipment to enhance travel peace of mind. After daily sightseeing, return to the warm sleeper for rest, truly achieving “see the world by day, dream at night.”
The journey covers natural wonders and cultural experiences: climb the Fish Viewing Platform to overlook Kanas’s “color-changing lake,” take a boat tour around Sayram Lake, stroll through the streets of Kashgar’s old city, explore the Turpan Karez underground irrigation system, and take photos in lavender fields… There are also special meals like Nine Bowls of Three Rows, Big Plate Chicken, and Burqin Cold Water Fish Feast, letting your taste buds join the journey.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly according to the local finalized text)
Enjoy@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, Aydingkol 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
🚂 [Slow Travel Xinjiang, One Berth All the Way] The “Gobi Cruise” Train Special Train Opens a New Way of Living for the Silver GenerationDay 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur Village – Tiemenguan 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
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Kizil Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
In the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, a travel method is quietly becoming a favorite among middle-aged and elderly tourists—the “Gobi Cruise” tourist special train, which takes the train as home, travels by day and sleeps by night, and keeps the same berth throughout the journey. It is not an ordinary train but a mobile living space: the carriages are equipped with chess and card areas, karaoke stages, and a starry sky cinema, playing classic films like “Visitors on the Icy Mountain” at night; during the day, it delves deep into the heart of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and cultural landscapes. In 2026, the “Gobi Cruise” continues to offer three versions of the 13-day panoramic itinerary: Enjoy, Premium, and Luxury, covering iconic destinations such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kashgar Old City, and Duku Highway, balancing comfort and experience, especially suitable for tourists aged 50 and above who want to “carry less luggage and see more scenery.”Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Daxi Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Kuytun
Day 7:Kuytun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Lavender 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
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
📍 Route Highlights: Sleep in the Scenery, Lie Down and Tour Beautiful XinjiangDay 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Travel Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 4:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 6:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
(If the southern section of Duku Highway is not open in late May, upgrade to a flight from Kuqa to Yining or Nalati)
Day 7:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Kekedala/Yining City
(In late May, Yining or Nalati – Nalati Grassland – Kekedala City/Yining City)
Day 8:Kekedala/Yining – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 9:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Nourishing Hot Pot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
The “Gobi Cruise” uses a customized double-decker air-conditioned tourist special train, implementing a “train follows people, one berth all the way” model. Starting from Urumqi, large luggage can be stored on the train throughout the journey, avoiding the hassle of frequent boarding and alighting and the bumpy ride of long-distance buses. The itinerary follows a scientific rhythm of “first adapting to the altitude in northern Xinjiang, then gradually entering the Pamir Plateau,” and is equipped with onboard doctors and emergency oxygen equipment to enhance travel peace of mind. After daily sightseeing, return to the warm sleeper for rest, truly achieving “see the world by day, dream at night.”> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, railway scheduling, and other factors, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description (Strictly according to the local finalized text)
Enjoy Version:
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment:Upper berth 2980 RMB/person, Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Double-decker Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Cabin:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium Version:
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(In May, Duku Highway is closed, replaced by an alternative itinerary)
Double-decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Luxury Version:
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
The journey covers natural wonders and cultural experiences: climb the Fish Viewing Platform to overlook Kanas’s “color-changing lake,” take a boat tour around Sayram Lake, stroll through the streets of Kashgar’s old city, explore the Turpan Karez underground irrigation system, and take photos in lavender fields… There are also special meals like Nine Bowls of Three Rows, Big Plate Chicken, and Burqin Cold Water Fish Feast, letting your taste buds join the journey.(In May, Duku Highway is closed, replaced by a flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Double-decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:19800 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific costs and availability are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary slightly with the departure date.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information, please consult customer service directly)
📋 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes round-trip transportation (hard sleeper from various locations to Urumqi), full-journey special train sleeper, first admission tickets to scenic spots, accommodation, meals (some include special meals), guide service, and 24-hour pick-up service. The itinerary includes gifts such as men’s ethnic flower hats, women’s Atlas silk scarves, and Xinjiang dried fruits, as well as experience activities like Kuche music and dance performances, Tuvan home visits, Sayram Lake circumnavigation + sailing, and Hemu Yunya Peak cable car (if canceled due to force majeure like weather, no refund will be given).
Specific service content, meal standards, hotel standards, and cancellation policies are subject to the actual signed travel contract. The rights and obligations of both parties shall be implemented in accordance with the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China” and relevant regulations.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring a warm jacket and sunscreen. Some areas have high altitudes, so choose carefully based on your health condition. The itinerary involves multiple natural scenic spots, and their opening status is affected by seasons and weather. The travel agency will optimize arrangements under the premise of ensuring safety.
This “Gobi Cruise” is not just a trip, but a flowing life ritual—finding a slower pace in the dialogue between wheels and scenery.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554 Wang Fei’s phone: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
