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🚂 Ride the ‘Gobi Cruise’ across the Tianshan Mountains—a panoramic journey to see Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar all at once
On the vast land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, the Gobi Desert, and ancient cities weave together a magnificent picture. In 2026, with the large-scale operation of Xinjiang’s special tourist trains, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ North-South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train has become an ideal choice for many travelers to deeply experience this land. It is not a real cruise ship but a vivid name for a high-quality tourist train—carriages like ships carrying passengers slowly through diverse landscapes, visiting key attractions by day and sleeping in cozy moving berths at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent luggage moving and hotel changes.
This route cleverly connects the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang with the cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang: in the north, there’s Kanas Lake, known as ‘the last piece of virgin land,’ and Sayram Lake, called ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’; in the south, there’s the ancient trade city of Kashgar and Karakul Lake overlooking Muztagh Ata; through the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, it passes ecological wonders like Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak Wetland. The entire journey covers classic landmarks such as Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Lop Nur Village, and Colorful Beach, truly achieving ‘one trip to see all the diverse beauty of Xinjiang.’
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per product version)
Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, 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

🚂 Ride the ‘Gobi Cruise’ across the Tianshan Mountains—a panoramic journey to see Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar all at onceDay 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 – Guaishiyu – 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 North-South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa

On the vast land of Xinjiang, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, the Gobi Desert, and ancient cities weave together a magnificent picture. In 2026, with the large-scale operation of Xinjiang’s special tourist trains, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ North-South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train has become an ideal choice for many travelers to deeply experience this land. It is not a real cruise ship but a vivid name for a high-quality tourist train—carriages like ships carrying passengers slowly through diverse landscapes, visiting key attractions by day and sleeping in cozy moving berths at night, eliminating the hassle of frequent luggage moving and hotel changes.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 – Lop Nur Village – Daxi Village – Tiemen Pass – Korla – Kuytun
Day 7:Kuytun – Duku North Section – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Lavender Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Guaishiyu – 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

This route cleverly connects the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang with the cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang: in the north, there’s Kanas Lake, known as ‘the last piece of virgin land,’ and Sayram Lake, called ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’; in the south, there’s the ancient trade city of Kashgar and Karakul Lake overlooking Muztagh Ata; through the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, it passes ecological wonders like Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak Wetland. The entire journey covers classic landmarks such as Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Keziliya Grand Canyon, Lop Nur Village, and Colorful Beach, truly achieving ‘one trip to see all the diverse beauty of Xinjiang.’Luxury@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
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 – Duku South Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
(If the Duku South Section is not open by 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

📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per product version)Day 9:Bole/Shuanghe – Guaishiyu – 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 and Health Hotpot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local final version)
Current departure dates are:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17.
Enjoyable Version: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:Double-decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin (Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person)
Luxury Version:Double-decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin (19800 RMB/person)

Enjoyable@Gobi Cruise North-South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 13-Day Tour Simplified Itinerary:> Special Note: During May, the Duku Highway is not fully open; related itineraries will use alternative plans (e.g., flight from Kuqa to Yining or Nalati). Specific arrangements will be confirmed before departure. The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary with departure dates. Please refer to the signed contract.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
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🧾 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include:Full-trip air-conditioned special train sleeper accommodation, first admission tickets to listed attractions, local air-conditioned tour bus, some specialty meals, professional guide service, and travel agency liability insurance.
Not included:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, personal expenses, optional self-funded activities, single room supplement (if using a private cabin), and other costs not mentioned.
All service content and standards are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract. Transportation, accommodation, and dining arrangements in the itinerary are based on 2026 operating conditions but may be adjusted due to force majeure or policy changes.
Boarding the ‘Gobi Cruise,’ you will no longer be a hurried passerby but will immerse yourself in the rhythm of Xinjiang’s seasons—enjoying lavender in the Ili Valley in spring, the blue waves of Kanas Lake in summer, the colorful hues of Colorful Beach in autumn, and though winter is not included, this route focuses on summer and autumn, the most pleasant times of the year. As the train slowly moves forward, the scenery unfolds like a scroll outside the window, while inside it feels like home—this may be the true essence of slow travel.
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