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How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and the New National Train senior tour groups? In 2026, tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and the New National Train senior tour groups must be booked through a railway-certified regular travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
Many friends think of Xinjiang and immediately imagine ‘long distances, scattered attractions, and the hassle of moving luggage.’
If you or your family are considering a worry-free, slow-paced trip to Xinjiang, why not start by learning about the ticket prices and registration information for this ‘New National Train’ South and North Xinjiang Special Train. 🚂✨
🚄 About the New National Train
The New National Train is a panoramic special train designed for middle-aged and elderly friends, covering both South and North Xinjiang. Its core features are ‘the train moves with you, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day,’ allowing you to rest on the train and focus on tours during the day, avoiding the fatigue of long bus rides.
Itinerary Overview:The entire journey lasts 14 days, connecting the highlights of South and North Xinjiang in one go, such as Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianchi Lake.
Special Train Features:
One Berth Throughout:Exclusive compartment, no need to change berths or carriages during the trip.
Luggage Stays with the Train:Large luggage can be stored in the compartment or carriage, eliminating frequent moving.
Senior-Friendly Design:Slow-paced itinerary with one-stop tour guide service, reducing hassle.
Assembly and Transportation:The special train departs from Urumqi Station; it is recommended to arrive early. The travel agency can assist with arranging round-trip transportation and station transfer services.
🛏 ️ Special Train Compartment Introduction

Many friends think of Xinjiang and immediately imagine ‘long distances, scattered attractions, and the hassle of moving luggage.’The New National Train mainly offers comfortable 4-person compartments. Details are as follows:
Compartment Name:National Train 4-Person Compartment
Capacity:4 people per room (2 upper and 2 lower berths)
Total Compartment Area:Approximately 8–10 square meters (including berths, aisle, and luggage space), subject to the actual train model.
Internal Facilities:Equipped with upper and lower berths, privacy curtains between berths, reading lights, foldable small tables, and power sockets for electronic devices.
> Friendly Reminder:For more detailed dimensions or bed layout, it is recommended to ask the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service for a carriage diagram when registering.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
New National Train • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable)
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market

If you or your family are considering a worry-free, slow-paced trip to Xinjiang, why not start by learning about the ticket prices and registration information for this ‘New National Train’ South and North Xinjiang Special Train. 🚂✨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
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury)

🚄 About the New National TrainDay 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo 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 – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious 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

The New National Train is a panoramic special train designed for middle-aged and elderly friends, covering both South and North Xinjiang. Its core features are ‘the train moves with you, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day,’ allowing you to rest on the train and focus on tours during the day, avoiding the fatigue of long bus rides.Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Explanation
The New National Train offers two options: ‘Enjoyable’ and ‘Luxury.’ Specific prices and tour dates are as follows:
New National Train • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable)
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

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu 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 materials)
Product Standards:Selected comfortable local hotel accommodations, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, one-stop tour guide service throughout
New National Train • South and North 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: 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 15,800 RMB/person

Itinerary Overview: The entire journey lasts 14 days, connecting the highlights of South and North Xinjiang in one go, such as Turpan, Hotan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianchi Lake.Product Standards:3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in a Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night in a Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
Group Size:No more than 26 people per group
Special Services:One-stop tour guide service throughout, ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station
> Price Reminder:The above are reference prices announced by the travel agency. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as schedule and availability. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📝 Booking and Registration Process
Booking Process
1. Consult the product: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the travel date, version (Enjoyable/Luxury), and berth requirements.
2. Submit information: Provide the participant’s name, valid ID number, contact information, etc., for booking and insurance purchase.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit as agreed to secure the seat and obtain a receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the national tourism supervision unified electronic contract to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
5. Pay balance: Pay the remaining amount as per the contract period and receive the departure notice.
6. Prepare for departure: Arrive in Urumqi in advance according to the notice instructions, and the special train company will arrange station transfer.

Special Train Features:Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to inquire about the availability and price of your preferred schedule in advance before deciding.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items
Transportation:Special train sleeper berth (Enjoyable/Luxury version), local tour vehicle.
Accommodation:Hotels or wooden houses as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary (subject to the contract).
Services:Full tour guide service and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi.

One Berth Throughout: Exclusive compartment, no need to change berths or carriages during the trip. Meals not specified in the itinerary and personal expenses.
(Single registrants will try to arrange room sharing).
Self-paid items specified in the itinerary and other costs not included in ‘Included Items.’
> Note:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
💡 Why Choose the New National Train?
🌿 Slow Pace, Designed for Seniors:The itinerary avoids ‘early departure and late return,’ with the special train traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, reducing travel fatigue.
🧳 Luggage Stays with the Train, Easy and Effortless:Large luggage does not need to be moved, greatly relieving physical strain.
🤝 Peers of the Same Age, Not Lonely on the Journey:Passengers are mainly middle-aged and elderly, creating a good social atmosphere, and the tour leader is more familiar with the needs of the elderly.
🍃 Diet-Friendly, Comfortable for Digestion:Meal arrangements consider the tastes of the elderly, relatively light, avoiding overly stimulating food.
🛡 ️ Comprehensive Service, Worry-Free:One-stop service, fixed berths, and accompanying staff add peace of mind to the journey.
🏞 ️ See All of South and North Xinjiang at Once:The 14-day itinerary covers the highlights of Xinjiang, offering good value for money.
👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable Audience

Luggage Stays with the Train: Large luggage can be stored in the compartment or carriage, eliminating frequent moving.Middle-aged and elderly friends who want to visit the classic attractions of South and North Xinjiang in one trip.
People who are physically fit for long-distance travel but prefer a comfortable, slow-paced itinerary.
Travelers who dislike frequently changing hotels and transportation.
Friends who want to travel with peers and share experiences during the journey.
🔥 Why Is the New National Train Popular?
Mature Product:The route has been refined over the years, with smooth itinerary connections and clear service standards.
Unique Experience:The special train travel format itself has a ceremonial and social nature, offering a strong sense of experience.
Good Reputation:Over the years, it has accumulated a good reputation among middle-aged and elderly tourists, forming a brand effect.
Worry-Free and Effortless:From transportation to accommodation, from scenic spot arrangements to tour guide services, almost no need to worry about anything yourself.
📞 How to Inquire and Register
Phone Inquiry:Directly call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service number and specify that you are inquiring about the ‘New National Train’ product.
WeChat Inquiry:Add the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service WeChat and send ‘New National Train’ to get detailed materials.
> Friendly Reminder:Before departure, be sure to confirm the latest schedule, price, and contract details with the travel agency.