Xinjiang New National Train Sunset Red Special Train How to Book Tickets 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red How to Book Tickets 14 Day Tour Route

Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New National Train Booking Center
🚂 Slow Travel in Xinjiang, One Train Covers the North and South – New National Train Sunset Red Special Train 14-Day Panoramic Tour
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, railways are not just transportation arteries but also a flowing corridor of scenery. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ tourism special train, with its ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, train follows passengers, no bed changes throughout the journey’ model, has become an ideal choice for many middle-aged and elderly tourists to deeply experience Xinjiang. No need to frequently move luggage, no need to get up early to rush, visit key attractions during the day, and sleep soundly in a familiar carriage at night—this ‘mobile hotel + in-depth tour’ travel style perfectly meets the current expectations of the silver-haired group for comfort and ease.
🌄 Route Highlights:One Journey, Connecting the Essence of the North and South of the Tianshan Mountains
The ‘New National Train’ special train leverages Xinjiang’s increasingly完善的 railway network, skillfully connecting the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Line, Southern Xinjiang Line, Golmud-Korla Line, and Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, achieving a true north-south Xinjiang grand loop. The itinerary covers core scenic areas such as the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, Aydingkol Lake, Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City,白沙湖, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, and Hemu, and also delves into less frequently visited areas by regular tour groups like Cele, Kokdala, and Bayanbulak.
Thanks to the completion of the Golmud-Korla Railway expansion and the full opening of the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway in 2024, train travel from Hotan via Ruoqiang across the edge of the Taklamakan Desert has become a reality. The train stops at scenic spots during the day, tourists take shuttle buses to visit, and return to the carriage to rest at night, truly achieving ‘people play, train stops,’ greatly enhancing travel comfort.
Additionally, the special train is equipped with one-stop tour guide services, with reasonable group sizes (about 40 people for the budget version, no more than 26 for the luxury version), balancing service quality and social atmosphere. The Urumqi station also provides ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling assistance, ensuring guests board easily and travel worry-free.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Presented According to the Product Final Draft)
New National Train • North and South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi

🚂 Slow Travel in Xinjiang, One Train Covers the North and South – New National Train Sunset Red Special Train 14-Day Panoramic TourDay 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (Special Train) – Kashgar -白沙湖 – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old 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

On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, railways are not just transportation arteries but also a flowing corridor of scenery. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ tourism special train, with its ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, train follows passengers, no bed changes throughout the journey’ model, has become an ideal choice for many middle-aged and elderly tourists to deeply experience Xinjiang. No need to frequently move luggage, no need to get up early to rush, visit key attractions during the day, and sleep soundly in a familiar carriage at night—this ‘mobile hotel + in-depth tour’ travel style perfectly meets the current expectations of the silver-haired group for comfort and ease.Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train • North and South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – 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 – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake -白沙湖 – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Photoshoot – Kuqa

Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center
🌄 Route Highlights: One Journey, Connecting the Essence of the North and South of the Tianshan MountainsDay 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku South Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 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
> Note:The opening of scenic spots, transportation connections, and accommodation arrangements involved in the itinerary may change due to weather, policies, or operational adjustments. Reasonable optimizations to the itinerary can be made upon mutual agreement.

The ‘New National Train’ special train leverages Xinjiang’s increasingly完善的 railway network, skillfully connecting the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Line, Southern Xinjiang Line, Golmud-Korla Line, and Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, achieving a true north-south Xinjiang grand loop. The itinerary covers core scenic areas such as the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, Aydingkol Lake, Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City,白沙湖, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, and Hemu, and also delves into less frequently visited areas by regular tour groups like Cele, Kokdala, and Bayanbulak.💰 Price Explanation (Subject to Contract)
New National Train • North and South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Budget:
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 Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, about 40 people per group, tickets not included, one-stop tour guide service throughout the journey
New National Train • North and South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
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 Standards:3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, one-stop tour guide service throughout the journey
The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on the schedule, room type, and service content. The final price is subject to the signed tourism contract between both parties.

Thanks to the completion of the Golmud-Korla Railway expansion and the full opening of the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway in 2024, train travel from Hotan via Ruoqiang across the edge of the Taklamakan Desert has become a reality. The train stops at scenic spots during the day, tourists take shuttle buses to visit, and return to the carriage to rest at night, truly achieving ‘people play, train stops,’ greatly enhancing travel comfort.📞 Registration Method
This route can be inquired and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For detailed itinerary arrangements, availability, or booking inquiries, please contact Manager Wang Fei of the agency.
#☎️：Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
#Wang Fei:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
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🧳 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes special train sleeper berths, hotel accommodation, some meals, scenic area shuttle transportation, and full-tour guide service. Tickets, self-funded items, personal expenses, and meals not mentioned must be paid separately according to the actual itinerary. For specific service content, accommodation standards, and cost details, please refer to the actual consultation and contract.
All itinerary arrangements are executed in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations. The rights and obligations of both parties are subject to the written contract. In case of force majeure or changes in objective conditions, the travel agency can negotiate with tourists to make reasonable changes to the itinerary while protecting their rights.
🌿 Final Thoughts
The ‘New National Train’ is not just a train but an extension of a lifestyle. It brings travel back to its essence—no rushing, no anxiety, no fatigue, feeling the passage of time in the flowing scenery. Whether it’s the high cost-effectiveness of the budget version or the refined experience of the luxury version, it offers suitable options for travelers with different needs.
If you or your family are planning a worry-free, hassle-free, and comfortable Xinjiang trip, consider this 14-day north-south Xinjiang panoramic special train. Sitting on the train, slowly taking in the snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities might be the most worthwhile thing this summer.
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