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🚂 Travel slowly through northern and southern Xinjiang aboard the ‘Gobi Cruise’:A New Perspective on the Panoramic Journey of Kanas + Nalati + Kashgar
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, railways thread through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities like silk threads. In 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train, with its ‘train follows the traveler, one berth all the way’ model, offers tourists a relaxed and in-depth travel experience—no need to pack luggage daily, no frequent transfers, sleep soundly on the steady train at night, and visit core scenic spots leisurely during the day. This 13-day journey not only connects the secret autumn colors of Kanas, the endless green waves of Nalati, and the thousand-year-old streets of Kashgar but also makes the journey itself part of the scenery.
🌄 Route Highlights:More than just checking in, it emphasizes the rhythm of experience
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not a vessel sailing on water but a vivid metaphor for a high-quality tourist special train. The carriages are like ships, carrying travelers slowly across the Tianshan Mountains from north to south. In 2026, the route has been further optimized in service details: the Flaming Mountains in Turpan have added shaded rest areas and geological interpretation signs; the Karez Well scenic area has opened an immersive underground passage; the lakeside trail at Sayram Lake has added 6 viewing platforms; the Nalati scenic area has increased shuttle bus frequency to reduce waiting times; and the streets of Kashgar’s ancient city have added convenient rest points to enhance walking comfort.
Particularly noteworthy is that the itinerary cleverly avoids high-intensity travel. For example, when moving from the Ili River Valley to the Altai Mountains, it does not rely on long-distance buses crossing the Gobi Desert but uses the special train for long-distance travel, with short-distance shuttle buses arranged between scenic spots, greatly reducing fatigue. Additionally, although the May departure may not have the Duku Highway fully open (usually opening in early June), backup plans are already in place—either flying over the Tianshan Mountains or changing the route, striving not to miss the core attractions.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on the Local Final Draft)
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Huixiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol 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 Ancient City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
🚂 Travel slowly through northern and southern Xinjiang aboard the ‘Gobi Cruise’: A New Perspective on the Panoramic Journey of Kanas + Nalati + KashgarDay 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 Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Zunxiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, railways thread through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities like silk threads. In 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tourist special train, with its ‘train follows the traveler, one berth all the way’ model, offers tourists a relaxed and in-depth travel experience—no need to pack luggage daily, no frequent transfers, sleep soundly on the steady train at night, and visit core scenic spots leisurely during the day. This 13-day journey not only connects the secret autumn colors of Kanas, the endless green waves of Nalati, and the thousand-year-old streets of Kashgar but also makes the journey itself part of the scenery.Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Ancient 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 Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Shexiang@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
🌄 Route Highlights: More than just checking in, it emphasizes the rhythm of experienceDay 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
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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 Technology Park (Medicinal Diet and Health Hotpot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not a vessel sailing on water but a vivid metaphor for a high-quality tourist special train. The carriages are like ships, carrying travelers slowly across the Tianshan Mountains from north to south. In 2026, the route has been further optimized in service details: the Flaming Mountains in Turpan have added shaded rest areas and geological interpretation signs; the Karez Well scenic area has opened an immersive underground passage; the lakeside trail at Sayram Lake has added 6 viewing platforms; the Nalati scenic area has increased shuttle bus frequency to reduce waiting times; and the streets of Kashgar’s ancient city have added convenient rest points to enhance walking comfort.💰 Price Explanation (Strictly Based on the Local Final Draft)
Huixiang Edition 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-Deck Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Cabin:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Zunxiang Edition Departure Dates:Same as above (Duku Highway closed in May, replaced by backup itinerary)
Double-Deck 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Shexiang Edition Departure Dates:Same as above (Duku Highway closed in May, replaced by flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Double-Deck 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:19800 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure dates and cabin availability. Specific details are subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Particularly noteworthy is that the itinerary cleverly avoids high-intensity travel. For example, when moving from the Ili River Valley to the Altai Mountains, it does not rely on long-distance buses crossing the Gobi Desert but uses the special train for long-distance travel, with short-distance shuttle buses arranged between scenic spots, greatly reducing fatigue. Additionally, although the May departure may not have the Duku Highway fully open (usually opening in early June), backup plans are already in place—either flying over the Tianshan Mountains or changing the route, striving not to miss the core attractions.#☎️：Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
#Wang Fei:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
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ℹ️ Fee and Service Explanation
The fee includes round-trip transportation (departure to Urumqi), full-journey special train sleeper berths, first admission tickets to scenic spots, tourist bus transfers, some specialty meals, and guide services. The train is equipped with crew members, medical staff (depending on the departure), and a dining car offering nutritious meals catering to various tastes.
Please note:Objective factors such as scenic spot opening status, road conditions, and weather changes may affect itinerary details. In case of force majeure or policy changes, the travel agency will reasonably optimize the itinerary in consultation with tourists while protecting their rights.
All service content and cancellation/change rules are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts.
🌸 Suitable for All Seasons, Each with Its Own Charm
The 2026 departures cover May to September, which is the most layered period of Xinjiang’s scenery:
May:Travel off-peak with fewer tourists, wildflowers blooming by Sayram Lake;
June-July:Lavender in Ili enters full bloom, Nalati grassland lush and abundant;
August:Fruits fragrant, enjoy seasonal fresh fruits like Hami melon, grapes, and small apricots;
September:Northern Xinjiang gradually turns autumnal, Kanas and Hemu forests display layered colors, vibrant and picturesque.
No matter which period you choose, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ takes you deep into Xinjiang’s heartland at a relaxed pace, experiencing the diverse tapestry of nature and culture.
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