2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Popular Departures Availability Inquiry

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 the designated travel agency recognized by the railway: the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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 specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Route Prices Revealed | ‘New National Train’ 14-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour, Perfect for Slow-Paced In-Depth Experience
In the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are choosing a more relaxed and comfortable travel method—taking a special tourist train to slowly tour Southern and Northern Xinjiang. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ Southern and Northern Xinjiang air-conditioned tourist train, with its unique model of ‘the train moves with you, the scenery shifts with the train,’ has become a favored travel choice for the silver-haired group. This special train, hailed as a ‘moving home,’ not only eliminates the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling but also, with its gentle pace, senior-friendly design, and full one-stop service, truly returns the journey to ease and comfort.
🌄 Train Start and End Points and Route Features
The ‘New National Train’ tourist train starts and ends at Urumqi Station, completing a 14-day loop tour of the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The train adopts a departure-in-the-evening, arrival-in-the-morning model, allowing daytime sightseeing and nighttime sleep in sleeper compartments, effectively saving over 50 hours of long-distance travel time and reducing about 5,000 kilometers of travel fatigue.
The route cleverly connects Hotan, Kashgar, and Kuqa in Southern Xinjiang with Yining, Nalati, Sayram Lake, and Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, covering deserts, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and cultural districts. The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences, such as visiting an Atlas silk workshop, strolling through Kashgar Old City, circling Sayram Lake, and delving into Hemu Village. The pace is relaxed, suitable for tourists with mobility issues or those uncomfortable with long car rides.
Compared to other regular group tours, the ‘New National Train’ has significant advantages:
✅ One berth throughout the entire journey, with large luggage stored on the train
✅ Reasonable group size control (about 40 people for the Enjoyable version, no more than 26 for the Luxury version)
✅ Equipped with a full-journey one-stop tour guide, with detailed explanations and no rushing
✅ Provides ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling service at Urumqi Station for seamless boarding

🚂 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Route Prices Revealed | ‘New National Train’ 14-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour, Perfect for Slow-Paced In-Depth Experience🛏 ️ Compartment Configuration Details (Based on Current Operating Train Models)
The ‘New National Train’ uses national train standard tourist train formations, with carriages in a mixed hard sleeper/soft sleeper layout, mainly featuring 4-person compartment designs, balancing privacy and comfort. According to information from the travel agency, the main compartment types are as follows:
National Train 4-Person Hard Sleeper Compartment:Each room has 4 berths in upper and lower bunks, equipped with a compartment door, compact and practical, suitable for travel with friends and family.
Compartment Area:Single room area is about 6–7 square meters (including corridor and berth area), subject to the actual carriage.
All compartments are equipped with viewing windows, reading lights, power sockets, and storage space, with public areas having toilets and washing facilities.
> Note:The internal carriage layout may vary slightly due to railway department scheduling, subject to the notice before departure.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan

In the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, more and more middle-aged and elderly friends are choosing a more relaxed and comfortable travel method—taking a special tourist train to slowly tour Southern and Northern Xinjiang. In 2026, the ‘New National Train’ Southern and Northern Xinjiang air-conditioned tourist train, with its unique model of ‘the train moves with you, the scenery shifts with the train,’ has become a favored travel choice for the silver-haired group. This special train, hailed as a ‘moving home,’ not only eliminates the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling but also, with its gentle pace, senior-friendly design, and full one-stop service, truly returns the journey to ease and comfort.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 – Baisha Lake – 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
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake Tianshan – Xinjiang Color Cotton Base – Urumqi

🌄 Train Start and End Points and Route FeaturesDay 14:Urumqi – Departure point
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – 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 – 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’ tourist train starts and ends at Urumqi Station, completing a 14-day loop tour of the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The train adopts a departure-in-the-evening, arrival-in-the-morning model, allowing daytime sightseeing and nighttime sleep in sleeper compartments, effectively saving over 50 hours of long-distance travel time and reducing about 5,000 kilometers of travel fatigue.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 – Heavenly Lake – Color Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, 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 Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
> Note:The Duku Highway and scenic area opening status involved in the itinerary will be reasonably optimized by the travel agency in consultation with tourists based on actual road conditions and policies in 2026.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Final Version)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Enjoyable:
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4

The route cleverly connects Hotan, Kashgar, and Kuqa in Southern Xinjiang with Yining, Nalati, Sayram Lake, and Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, covering deserts, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and cultural districts. The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences, such as visiting an Atlas silk workshop, strolling through Kashgar Old City, circling Sayram Lake, and delving into Hemu Village. The pace is relaxed, suitable for tourists with mobility issues or those uncomfortable with long car rides.National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Product Standard:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, about 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-journey one-stop tour guide service
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Tour Dates:Same as above
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Product Standard: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
> The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs are subject to the signed tourism contract and may vary due to factors like departure dates and room types.
📞 Booking Process
To book the ‘New National Train’ tourist train, please follow these steps:
1. Contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service;
2. Consult booking manager Yang Jia about specific departure dates, available seats, and berth conditions;

Compared to other regular group tours, the ‘New National Train’ has significant advantages:3. Confirm the itinerary, price, and service standards, then sign the tourism contract;
4. Pay the fee as agreed, and receive the departure notice and boarding voucher;
5. Arrive at Urumqi Station on your own, enjoy the ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage assistance service, and board smoothly.
📝 Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
Round-trip tourist train berth (one berth throughout)
Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (according to product standard)
Full-journey one-stop tour guide service
Luggage handling assistance at Urumqi Station
Some special meals (as marked in the itinerary)

✅ One berth throughout the entire journey, with large luggage stored on the trainExclusions:
Round-trip transportation from departure point to Urumqi
Scenic area tickets and self-funded items
Personal expenses and meals not mentioned
Single room supplement for solo travelers (the agency will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation)
> Note:Specific inclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
👥 Suitable Audience and Reasons for Popularity
The ‘New National Train’ special train is especially suitable for:
Retired middle-aged and elderly friends
Tourists who are not comfortable with long car rides

✅ Reasonable group size control (about 40 people for the Enjoyable version, no more than 26 for the Luxury version)Deep travelers who want to visit the core attractions of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip
Families or couples who value travel comfort and pace
The reasons for its continued popularity are:
🔹 Gentle pace, reasonable daily attraction arrangements, avoiding fatigue
🔹 No need to handle luggage throughout the journey, reducing physical exertion
🔹 Similar age group among fellow travelers, creating a harmonious atmosphere
🔹 Meals focus on light and nutritious options, suitable for middle-aged and elderly dietary habits
🔹 Well-equipped train living facilities, high-quality nighttime rest
For more details or to confirm the latest 2026 departure availability, please consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service or contact booking manager Yang Jia.
📞 Phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
💬 WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
> Warm Reminder:Xinjiang is vast, with variable climate and road conditions. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on actual circumstances. Your understanding and cooperation are appreciated. All services are executed in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations.