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Wang Fei, Manager of the Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Ticket Booking Center, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
🌄 Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train:Detailed Schedule and Ticket Prices from May to September (2026 Edition)
As spring deepens and vegetation sprouts across the Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang enters its most suitable season for slow travel. To meet the needs of elderly tourists for comfortable, worry-free, and in-depth travel, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train will operate continuously from May to September 2026. This double-decker air-conditioned tourist train, hailed as a ‘mobile living space,’ starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting the lake scenery of Northern Xinjiang, the culture of Southern Xinjiang, and the relics of the Silk Road. Throughout the journey, there is no need to change trains or berths, and large luggage can be stored on board, truly realizing ‘lying down to travel Xinjiang.’
🌍 Route Highlights:One Journey, Experience the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train features custom double-decker carriages equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, bathrooms, smart temperature control, and 270° viewing windows. Each carriage has a dedicated butler and certified medical staff, providing health monitoring and emergency support. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with 1–2 core attractions arranged daily to avoid travel fatigue.
The route covers over 20 representative attractions, including the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, the Karez underground irrigation system, the Kiziliya Grand Canyon in Kuqa, the Kashgar Old City, Karakul Lake, the Pamir Plateau scenery, the lavender garden in the Ili River Valley, Sayram Lake (‘the last tear of the Atlantic’), the Nalati Sky Grassland, Kanas Lake, and the Hemu village. Special cultural stops include the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, the Lop Nur Village, and the Huiyuan Ancient City, balancing natural wonders with historical heritage.
Note: The accessibility of the Duku Highway is significantly affected by the season. In May, as the road is not fully open, some departures will use alternative transportation plans (e.g., flying from Kuqa to Yining or Nalati). Specific arrangements are subject to the actual departure notice. The travel agency reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the itinerary due to force majeure factors such as weather and road conditions, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Differentiated by Product Grade)
The following itineraries are compiled strictly based on the finalized content, with recommended punctuation and paragraph optimization:
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Enjoy@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train Tour:
Day 1:Departure City – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Kiziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
🌄 Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train: Detailed Schedule and Ticket Prices from May to September (2026 Edition)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 – 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 – Rainbow Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure City
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train Tour:
Day 1:Departure City – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
As spring deepens and vegetation sprouts across the Tianshan Mountains, Xinjiang enters its most suitable season for slow travel. To meet the needs of elderly tourists for comfortable, worry-free, and in-depth travel, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train will operate continuously from May to September 2026. This double-decker air-conditioned tourist train, hailed as a ‘mobile living space,’ starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting the lake scenery of Northern Xinjiang, the culture of Southern Xinjiang, and the relics of the Silk Road. Throughout the journey, there is no need to change trains or berths, and large luggage can be stored on board, truly realizing ‘lying down to travel Xinjiang.’Day 3:Kuqa – Kiziliya 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 – 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 – Rainbow Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure City
Brief Itinerary for the 13-Day Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Special Train Tour:
Day 1:Departure City – Urumqi
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center
🌍 Route Highlights: One Journey, Experience the Essence of Northern and Southern XinjiangDay 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar -白沙湖 – 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 flying 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 – Rainbow Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train features custom double-decker carriages equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, bathrooms, smart temperature control, and 270° viewing windows. Each carriage has a dedicated butler and certified medical staff, providing health monitoring and emergency support. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with 1–2 core attractions arranged daily to avoid travel fatigue.Day 12:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Nourishing Hot Pot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure City
💰 Prices and Departure Dates (New for 2026)
The following price and departure date information is the currently confirmed version, subject to the signed contract:
Enjoy Product 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 Product Departure Dates:
May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway not open in May, alternative itinerary used)
Double-Decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Luxury Product Departure Dates:
The route covers over 20 representative attractions, including the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, the Karez underground irrigation system, the Kiziliya Grand Canyon in Kuqa, the Kashgar Old City, Karakul Lake, the Pamir Plateau scenery, the lavender garden in the Ili River Valley, Sayram Lake (‘the last tear of the Atlantic’), the Nalati Sky Grassland, Kanas Lake, and the Hemu village. Special cultural stops include the Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, the Lop Nur Village, and the Huiyuan Ancient City, balancing natural wonders with historical heritage.May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway not open in May, change to flying from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Double-Decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:19800 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure city and berth availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract between both parties.
📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
This route is organized and hosted by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Interested tourists can learn more through the following methods:
Phone Consultation:Contact Manager Wang Fei
WeChat Consultation:Add Manager Wang Fei (Please indicate ‘Gobi Cruise Special Train Consultation’)
It is recommended to communicate travel needs, berth preferences, and health conditions in advance to arrange suitable services.
ℹ️ Fee Inclusions and Service Description
Fees typically include: Round-trip train hard sleeper (departure city to Urumqi), full-journey accommodation on the special train (one berth throughout), first admission tickets to listed attractions, local transportation transfers, professional tour guide service, elderly-friendly meals (low oil, low salt, soft and easy to eat), on-board medical support, and travel photography services.
Not Included:Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded projects, single room supplement (if choosing single occupancy), transportation from departure city to the train station, etc. Specific service content, cancellation policies, and liability division are all implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant contract terms.
All itineraries, prices, and departure dates are subject to change due to railway scheduling, scenic area policies, or force majeure factors. The final confirmation is based on the written notice before departure.
🌿 In May, lavender begins to bloom in Xinjiang; in September, Kanas is covered in layers of autumn colors. The ‘Gobi Cruise’ special train spans these five golden months, allowing silver-haired tourists to immerse themselves in the vastness and poetry of the Tianshan Mountains in a comfortable, safe, and warm environment. If you are planning a hassle-free and secure trip to Xinjiang, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for personalized travel advice.
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