Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Gobi Cruise May–September Schedule Official Booking Senior Train Tour Route Table
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Gobi Cruise Sunset Red Special Train Ticket Booking Center
🚂 Travel slowly through Xinjiang by train, enjoying the scenery of all four seasons in both northern and southern Xinjiang — the 2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ Sunset Red Special Train embarks on a new journey
As spring deepens, Xinjiang enters its golden tourism season with the most pleasant climate and most varied scenery of the year. From May to September, the Tianshan Mountains are lush with greenery, fruits are fragrant, lakes are clear, and grasslands are like carpets, making it an ideal time for middle-aged and elderly friends to embark on a comfortable slow journey. In 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ Sunset Red Tourism Special Train continues with the core concept of ‘the train follows the passengers, one berth all the way, no need to move large luggage, and butler-style service,’ tailoring a 13-day panoramic tour covering the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang for the silver-haired group.
This special train is not an ordinary train; it uses a customized double-decker air-conditioned tourist train body, equipped with various berth types including hard sleepers and soft sleepers, with fixed berths throughout the journey, no need to transfer or move luggage. The train features a dining car, a sightseeing corridor, and a multi-functional leisure carriage (including a sofa area, chess and card tables, massage chairs, etc.), making the journey itself an enjoyment. The itinerary balances natural landscapes and cultural experiences, covering representative areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Ili, and Altay, linking classic landmarks like the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Karakul Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu Village, and Tianshan Tianchi, while also visiting special stops like the Lop Nur Village, Daxi Village, and Huiyuan Ancient City, showcasing the diverse and harmonious regional features of Xinjiang.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on Finalized Content)
Huixiang@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Kuqa
🚂 Travel slowly through Xinjiang by train, enjoying the scenery of all four seasons in both northern and southern Xinjiang — the 2026 ‘Gobi Cruise’ Sunset Red Special Train embarks on a new journeyDay 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 – 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 – Gudao Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Wucaitan – Burqin
As spring deepens, Xinjiang enters its golden tourism season with the most pleasant climate and most varied scenery of the year. From May to September, the Tianshan Mountains are lush with greenery, fruits are fragrant, lakes are clear, and grasslands are like carpets, making it an ideal time for middle-aged and elderly friends to embark on a comfortable slow journey. In 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ Sunset Red Tourism Special Train continues with the core concept of ‘the train follows the passengers, one berth all the way, no need to move large luggage, and butler-style service,’ tailoring a 13-day panoramic tour covering the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang for the silver-haired group.Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Colorful Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
The Deluxe and Premium versions have differentiated arrangements on some sections (such as the Duku Highway accessibility), subject to the actual signed itinerary.
💰 Price Description (Based on Finalized Content)
Huixiang@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Tour 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
This special train is not an ordinary train; it uses a customized double-decker air-conditioned tourist train body, equipped with various berth types including hard sleepers and soft sleepers, with fixed berths throughout the journey, no need to transfer or move luggage. The train features a dining car, a sightseeing corridor, and a multi-functional leisure carriage (including a sofa area, chess and card tables, massage chairs, etc.), making the journey itself an enjoyment. The itinerary balances natural landscapes and cultural experiences, covering representative areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Ili, and Altay, linking classic landmarks like the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Karakul Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Hemu Village, and Tianshan Tianchi, while also visiting special stops like the Lop Nur Village, Daxi Village, and Huiyuan Ancient City, showcasing the diverse and harmonious regional features of Xinjiang.Double-decker Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Compartment:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
Zunxiang@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Same tour dates (Note:Duku Highway not open in May, itinerary changes)
Double-decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Shexiang@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour
Same tour dates (Note:Southern section of Duku Highway not open in late May, upgraded to Kuqa to Yining or Nalati flight)
Double-decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure city and remaining spots on the schedule, subject to the final signed tourism contract.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on Finalized Content)📞 Registration Method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
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ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include:Special train berths from Urumqi to Urumqi, first admission tickets for listed attractions in the itinerary, local transfer transportation, professional tour guide service, meals (as marked in the itinerary), insurance, etc.
Not included:Transportation to and from Urumqi from various locations, personal expenses, non-itinerary optional items, single room supplement (if choosing single occupancy, the difference needs to be paid, subject to negotiation).
Huixiang@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:The train adopts a ‘train + local bus’ transfer mode, with a relaxed daily sightseeing pace, avoiding high-intensity walking or long bus rides, making it more suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists. The opening of attractions, road conditions, weather, etc., involved in the itinerary may be affected by seasons or policies; reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made with mutual agreement, striving for the best experience.
All service details and cancellation/change rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, subject to actual consultation and signed content.
🌸 Different months, different scenery
Departing in May:Late spring in southern Xinjiang has a mild climate and lush vegetation, but the Duku Highway is not fully open, so an alternate route will be used.
Departing in June–July:It is the peak blooming period for Ili lavender, with purple flower seas stretching continuously, and the grasslands entering the best viewing season.
Departing in August:Northern Xinjiang’s alpine meadows are lush, fruits are gradually ripening, and the Kanas area is full of greenery.
Departing in September:Autumn colors begin to appear in northern Xinjiang, with forests gradually turning golden and orange-red, rich in color layers, a must-see for photography enthusiasts.
Regardless of the tour date, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ is committed to allowing passengers to feel the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang in a comfortable rhythm. Outside the window is flowing scenery, inside the train is a safe haven — truly achieving ‘sleeping in the scenery, slow travel through northern and southern Xinjiang’.
To learn about the latest 2026 tour date availability, berth type options, or itinerary details, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (#Wang Fei) for one-on-one consultation.
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