Sunset Red Special Train Xinjiang New National Train Senior Tour How to Register

Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New National Train Booking Center
🌄 Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Train at Your Leisure – ‘New National Train’ 14-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Sunset Red Tour
In today’s increasingly fast-paced world, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are yearning for a ‘slow travel on wheels’: sightseeing during the day, sleeping in sleeper berths at night, no need to move luggage, and easily reaching attractions. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ Southern and Northern Xinjiang tourism train is a railway travel product tailored for this group. Centered on Urumqi, it connects the culture of Southern Xinjiang with the nature of Northern Xinjiang, taking you across deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes over 14 days, allowing you to experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang in comfort and ease.
🌍 Route Highlights:An In-Depth Experience Spanning Southern and Northern Xinjiang
The ‘New National Train’ is not an ordinary train but a customized air-conditioned tourist train. The carriages are equipped with four-person compartments, with a single berth for the entire journey, and large luggage can be stored on board, reducing the hassle of frequent boarding and alighting. The itinerary covers the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan, the Atlas silk culture in Hotan, the historic streets of Kashgar Old City, the plateau scenery of白沙湖 and Karakul Lake, the lush greenery of Nalati Grassland, the clear blue of Sayram Lake, and the forest secrets of Kanas and Hemu.
Notably, the route passes through the recently opened Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, part of the world’s first desert-loop railway line, allowing tourists to witness the grandeur and ecological management achievements along the edge of the Taklamakan Desert from the window. At the same time, the itinerary considers seasonal factors, such as whether the Duku Highway is open, and will make reasonable adjustments with the consent of tourists based on actual road conditions and scenic area policies that year.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Budget Enjoyment) Brief 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

🌄 Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Train at Your Leisure – ‘New National Train’ 14-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Sunset Red TourDay 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Train) – Kashgar -白沙湖 – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Hotan Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (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 Tianshan – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure

In today’s increasingly fast-paced world, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are yearning for a ‘slow travel on wheels’: sightseeing during the day, sleeping in sleeper berths at night, no need to move luggage, and easily reaching attractions. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ Southern and Northern Xinjiang tourism train is a railway travel product tailored for this group. Centered on Urumqi, it connects the culture of Southern Xinjiang with the nature of Northern Xinjiang, taking you across deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes over 14 days, allowing you to experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang in comfort and ease.New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Luxury Enjoyment) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake -白沙湖 – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret 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

🌍 Route Highlights: An In-Depth Experience Spanning Southern and Northern XinjiangDay 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun

Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The transportation connections, accommodation locations, and sightseeing order involved in the itinerary may be reasonably changed with mutual agreement due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Final Version)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour Budget Enjoyment:
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, about 40 people per group, excluding tickets, one-stop tour guide service throughout

The ‘New National Train’ is not an ordinary train but a customized air-conditioned tourist train. The carriages are equipped with four-person compartments, with a single berth for the entire journey, and large luggage can be stored on board, reducing the hassle of frequent boarding and alighting. The itinerary covers the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan, the Atlas silk culture in Hotan, the historic streets of Kashgar Old City, the plateau scenery of白沙湖 and Karakul Lake, the lush greenery of Nalati Grassland, the clear blue of Sayram Lake, and the forest secrets of Kanas and Hemu.New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour Luxury Enjoyment:
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, one-stop tour guide service throughout
> The above prices are reference ranges. The specific cost is subject to the actual signed tourism contract and may vary due to factors such as departure dates and berth availability.
🧳 Services and Guarantees
Luggage Worry-Free:At Urumqi Station, ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service is provided for seamless luggage transfer, reducing the burden on the elderly.
Senior-Friendly Design:The train carriages are equipped with air conditioning, lighting, and emergency call devices. Tour guides accompany throughout, attending to the needs of the elderly.
Meal Arrangements:Main meals feature local flavors, balancing nutrition and taste; some tour dates include specialty meals (such as medicinal diet health hotpot).
Group Size:Budget Enjoyment version about 40 people, Luxury Enjoyment version no more than 26 people, striving for service quality and sightseeing experience.

Notably, the route passes through the recently opened Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, part of the world’s first desert-loop railway line, allowing tourists to witness the grandeur and ecological management achievements along the edge of the Taklamakan Desert from the window. At the same time, the itinerary considers seasonal factors, such as whether the Duku Highway is open, and will make reasonable adjustments with the consent of tourists based on actual road conditions and scenic area policies that year.📞 Registration Method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
For detailed itineraries, berth availability, or booking matters, please contact Manager Wang Fei.
📞 Phone:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
💬 WeChat:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
> Specific itinerary arrangements, cost details, cancellation and change policies, etc., are all subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties and comply with the relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring warm clothing and sun protection items.
Some scenic areas (such as Heavenly Lake Tianshan, Kanas, Sayram Lake) are at high altitudes. Please assess participation based on your health condition.
The opening status and traffic conditions of the scenic spots listed in the itinerary may be affected by seasons and policies. The travel agency will fully communicate with tourists before departure and make reasonable changes with mutual agreement.
The cost does not include scenic area tickets, internal transportation, and personal expenses. Please budget accordingly.
One train, fourteen days of time, from the edge of the desert to snow-capped lakes, from ancient city streets to grassland pastures. The ‘New National Train’ is not just a trip but a flowing life experience. Here, the scenery is on the road, home is in the carriage, and peace and comfort are always with you.
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