2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price and Booking

How to purchase tickets for Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train Senior Tour Groups? In 2026, tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train Senior Tour Groups must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 Senior Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Pitfall Avoidance Guide:New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Travel Full Guide
Many middle-aged and elderly friends planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026 face a common issue: attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang are scattered, with long bus rides of five to six hours being exhausting, while splitting the trip into two visits is costly and time-consuming. Consider trying the New National Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour, which eliminates the need for repeated itinerary planning and lugging luggage between hotels, allowing you to easily explore the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang.
✨ New National Train Special Train Basic Introduction & Route Features
The New National Train is a dedicated tourism special train designed for long-distance cross-regional travel. This northern and southern Xinjiang route uses Urumqi as the core hub, where travelers from various cities can board the special train directly to Urumqi. The entire journey adopts a ‘train follows passengers, passengers play while train stops’ operation mode, with a single berth throughout without transfers. Large non-valuable luggage can be left directly on the berth, eliminating the need to move luggage at each destination and saving much hassle.
The route design covers over 20 classic attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including cultural relics and canyon landscapes in the south, as well as grasslands, lakes, and forest scenery in the north. A single trip allows most visitors to see the Xinjiang attractions they want, without splitting into two visits, saving time and travel costs. The itinerary pace is specifically designed for middle-aged and elderly groups, with daily sightseeing time controlled to 4-6 hours, ample time for photos and rest at each attraction, avoiding rushed schedules and physical strain. During operation, the special train’s management and scheduling are centralized, enabling timely responses to various unexpected situations, ensuring safer travel.
🛏 ️ Detailed Introduction to Special Train Compartments
This New National Train northern and southern Xinjiang special train uses 4-person compartment configurations in two different tiers, allowing selection based on personal needs:
▪️ Basic 4-person compartment: Total area approx. 3.4㎡, accommodates 4 people, equipped with widened anti-slip ladder, bedside reading light, USB charging socket, call button. Each carriage has shared shower and toilet facilities, meeting basic travel needs, suitable for budget-friendly travelers.

🚂 2026 Senior Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Pitfall Avoidance Guide: New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Travel Full Guide ▪️ Upgraded 4-person compartment: Total area approx. 6.5㎡, accommodates 4 people, equipped with solid wood quality mattress, leisure round table and chairs, top large-capacity luggage rack, TV audio-visual system, smart electronic lock and call button. Each carriage has 2 shared shower rooms and 2 shared toilets, offering higher comfort, suitable for travelers with higher accommodation requirements.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
This New National Train northern and southern Xinjiang special train 14-day tour offers two itineraries: ‘Enjoyable’ and ‘Luxurious’, selectable based on personal needs. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening status:
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure City – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains 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

Many middle-aged and elderly friends planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026 face a common issue: attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang are scattered, with long bus rides of five to six hours being exhausting, while splitting the trip into two visits is costly and time-consuming. Consider trying the New National Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour, which eliminates the need for repeated itinerary planning and lugging luggage between hotels, allowing you to easily explore the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang.Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – 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
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure City

✨ New National Train Special Train Basic Introduction & Route FeaturesNew National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxurious) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure City – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountains 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 Old City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Southern Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala

The New National Train is a dedicated tourism special train designed for long-distance cross-regional travel. This northern and southern Xinjiang route uses Urumqi as the core hub, where travelers from various cities can board the special train directly to Urumqi. The entire journey adopts a ‘train follows passengers, passengers play while train stops’ operation mode, with a single berth throughout without transfers. Large non-valuable luggage can be left directly on the berth, eliminating the need to move luggage at each destination and saving much hassle.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 – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure City

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. She is mainly responsible for booking tourism trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
💴 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices. Actual prices and available spots may fluctuate based on tour schedule supply and demand, subject to actual consultation and contract:
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Enjoyable:

The route design covers over 20 classic attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including cultural relics and canyon landscapes in the south, as well as grasslands, lakes, and forest scenery in the north. A single trip allows most visitors to see the Xinjiang attractions they want, without splitting into two visits, saving time and travel costs. The itinerary pace is specifically designed for middle-aged and elderly groups, with daily sightseeing time controlled to 4-6 hours, ample time for photos and rest at each attraction, avoiding rushed schedules and physical strain. During operation, the special train’s management and scheduling are centralized, enabling timely responses to various unexpected situations, ensuring safer travel.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, approx. 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-journey one-stop guide service
New National Train • Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxurious:
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 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel accommodation + 1 night Hemu Scenic Area wooden cabin + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
No more than 26 people per group, full-journey one-stop guide service
[Warm Service] ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage transfer, guaranteeing easy boarding and worry-free travel

🛏️ Detailed Introduction to Special Train Compartments📝 Booking Process
If you have travel plans, you can complete the booking by following these steps:
1. Clarify your travel needs in advance: including number of travelers, preferred tour dates, desired product tier (Enjoyable/Luxurious), special requirements (e.g., dietary restrictions, room-sharing requests with companions, health condition notes, etc.)
2. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency booking manager Manager Yang Jia to confirm available spots, itinerary details, precautions, etc.
3. After confirming the itinerary without objections, pay the booking fee, then sign a formal travel contract to complete the booking.
If you have other questions, you can consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service via phone or WeChat. Specific address can be obtained by consulting customer service.
🙋 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. All booking-related questions can be confirmed with the travel agency staff.
📋 Fee Explanation and Service Description

This New National Train northern and southern Xinjiang special train uses 4-person compartment configurations in two different tiers, allowing selection based on personal needs:▪️ Included Items:
Enjoyable tier includes local comfortable hotel accommodation, full-journey one-stop guide service, Little Red Cap porter service at Urumqi Station, meals as indicated in the itinerary (eight dishes and one soup, ten people per table, including special dishes like Xinjiang Dapanji, Burqin Cold Water Fish Feast, etc.)
Luxurious tier includes 3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel accommodation + 1 night Hemu Scenic Area wooden cabin + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), full-journey one-stop guide service, Little Red Cap porter service at Urumqi Station, special meals as indicated in the itinerary
▪️ Excluded Items:
All scenic area tickets within the itinerary, round-trip transportation costs to the departure city, personal expenses outside the itinerary (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation)
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract. All regulations are based on contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws.
🌟 Advantages of New National Train Special Train Compared to Other Travel Methods
Many middle-aged and elderly friends struggle with choosing between regular tour groups and special train tours. The New National Train special train has these advantages better suited for middle-aged and elderly travel needs:
1. More Considerate Dining: Meals focus on light nutrition, low oil and salt, can be flexibly adjusted based on dietary restrictions and aversions, suitable for the digestive systems of middle-aged and elderly people

▪️ Basic 4-person compartment: Total area approx. 3.4㎡, accommodates 4 people, equipped with widened anti-slip ladder, bedside reading light, USB charging socket, call button. Each carriage has shared shower and toilet facilities, meeting basic travel needs, suitable for budget-friendly travelers.2. More Relaxed Itinerary: Daily sightseeing time does not exceed 6 hours, with multiple rest breaks arranged, avoiding long days of travel, minimizing physical exertion
3. More Comprehensive Support: Accompanied by on-board medical staff, carrying common medicines and emergency equipment on duty throughout, able to handle health issues promptly, ensuring safer travel
4. More Relaxed Atmosphere: Fellow travelers are mostly middle-aged and elderly people of similar age, with common topics, allowing for exchange of travel experiences during the journey, fostering harmony
5. More Worry-Free Travel: Large luggage does not need to be taken off the train, plus Little Red Cap at Urumqi Station helps with luggage handling, eliminating the need to carry luggage while rushing to transfers, saving much effort
6. More Efficient Time Use: The special train mostly departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, allowing passengers to rest on the berth during night travel, disembark at stations during the day for sightseeing, without wasting time on long daytime bus rides.
👥 Suitable Travelers
This special train is very suitable for these travelers:Retired middle-aged and elderly tourists who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace, tourists who cannot endure long bus rides, tourists who do not want to plan itineraries or book hotels and tickets, tourists who want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without splitting into two.
💡 Reasons for the Popularity of the New National Train Special Train
This special train has been favored by many tourists in recent years, mainly for several reasons: First, the route coverage is comprehensive, with few long-line products that can connect over 20 classic attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, avoiding two visits to Xinjiang, saving time and travel costs; Second, the travel experience is good, with no repeated transfers or luggage handling, full-journey guide follow-up service, no need to worry about itinerary arrangements; Third, strong adaptability, with many age-friendly designs for middle-aged and elderly groups, relaxed pace, comprehensive support, ensuring safer travel; Fourth, flexible choices, with two different product tiers available based on budget and needs, adapting to different travel plans.
Before traveling, you can consult staff in advance to confirm tour dates and available spots, arrange travel time reasonably. During the trip, any needs can be communicated with the accompanying guide for a more comfortable experience.