New National Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train May September Schedule + Ticket Prices + Official Website Booking Guide
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s New National Train Booking Center
🚂 New National Train soft sleeper special train: one berth all the way, no shopping itinerary, no shopping arranged throughout the journey | 2026 new slow travel experience in Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Across the vast expanse of Xinjiang, from the Pamir Plateau to the Altai Mountains, from the edge of the Taklamakan Desert to the Ili River Valley, the vastness of the scenery and the richness of cultural layers captivate countless travelers. However, traditional group tours often diminish travel comfort due to frequent transfers, packing luggage, and long bumpy rides. To address this, the ‘New National Train’ tourism special train was created—it’s not an ordinary train, but a ‘mobile vacation space.’ With soft sleeper compartments as your home, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, you can deeply explore during the day and sleep soundly at night, truly realizing a ‘one berth all the way, comfortable travel’ loop tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
🌄 Route Highlights:Slow down to see the true face of Xinjiang
The ‘New National Train’ special train focuses on the core scenic belts of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, connecting classic destinations like Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi, covering desert oases, snowy mountains and lakes, grasslands and pastures, historical ancient cities, and modern culture. Unlike fast-paced check-in itineraries, this route adopts a night-travel, day-tour mode, focusing on scenic spot experiences during the day and resting in air-conditioned soft sleepers at night, avoiding the daily grind of travel.
The compartments feature a 4-person soft sleeper cabin design, offering private space and complete facilities, equipped with reading lights, charging sockets, storage compartments, etc. Some room types also offer upper and lower berth options. Throughout the journey, experienced guides provide one-stop service, and at Urumqi Station, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage assistance is available, ensuring a seamless transition from entering the station to boarding the train.
Additionally, the itinerary specially arranges crossings of the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway (the world’s first desert-loop railway), driving along the southern section of the Duku Highway, and visiting Yotkan Ancient City and Baisha Lake, balancing natural wonders and cultural heritage, suitable for tourists who wish to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to local factual text)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable Edition) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
🚂 New National Train soft sleeper special train: one berth all the way, no shopping itinerary, no shopping arranged throughout the journey | 2026 new slow travel experience in Southern and Northern XinjiangDay 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Qira – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special 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
Across the vast expanse of Xinjiang, from the Pamir Plateau to the Altai Mountains, from the edge of the Taklamakan Desert to the Ili River Valley, the vastness of the scenery and the richness of cultural layers captivate countless travelers. However, traditional group tours often diminish travel comfort due to frequent transfers, packing luggage, and long bumpy rides. To address this, the ‘New National Train’ tourism special train was created—it’s not an ordinary train, but a ‘mobile vacation space.’ With soft sleeper compartments as your home, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, you can deeply explore during the day and sleep soundly at night, truly realizing a ‘one berth all the way, comfortable travel’ loop tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang.Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury Edition) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Qira
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Qira – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s Tourism Booking and Consultation Center
🌄 Route Highlights: Slow down to see the true face of XinjiangDay 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
Day 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic spot opening status, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local factual text)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Enjoyable Edition:
The ‘New National Train’ special train focuses on the core scenic belts of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, connecting classic destinations like Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi, covering desert oases, snowy mountains and lakes, grasslands and pastures, historical ancient cities, and modern culture. Unlike fast-paced check-in itineraries, this route adopts a night-travel, day-tour mode, focusing on scenic spot experiences during the day and resting in air-conditioned soft sleepers at night, avoiding the daily grind of travel.Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-person cabin:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, Lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, one-stop tour guide service throughout
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury Edition:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-person cabin:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Product Standards:3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel + 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. Specific costs and availability are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency and may vary with tour dates.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
The compartments feature a 4-person soft sleeper cabin design, offering private space and complete facilities, equipped with reading lights, charging sockets, storage compartments, etc. Some room types also offer upper and lower berth options. Throughout the journey, experienced guides provide one-stop service, and at Urumqi Station, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage assistance is available, ensuring a seamless transition from entering the station to boarding the train.Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel
WeChat:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel
Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:Special train soft sleeper berth, accommodation listed in the itinerary, tour guide service throughout, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage assistance at Urumqi Station.
Cost Excludes:Transportation to and from Urumqi from various locations, scenic spot tickets, meals (some itineraries include specialty meals), personal expenses, and items not mentioned.
Hotel standards vary by product version; the Luxury Edition includes high-standard accommodation, while the Enjoyable Edition focuses on cost-effectiveness.
Specific service content, room type arrangements, vehicle usage, etc., are subject to actual consultation results and the signed travel contract between both parties.
This product complies with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations. The itinerary respects the customs and habits of all ethnic groups, does not involve sensitive topics such as folk culture or politics, and has no shopping arrangements throughout the journey, emphasizing the purity and comfort of the travel experience.
Choosing the ‘New National Train’ is not just choosing a mode of transportation, but also choosing a slow-paced lifestyle attitude. On the vast land of Xinjiang, let the train be your mobile home, and let the scenery flow slowly outside the window—this might be the best way to open up the Western Regions.
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