2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Upper and Lower Berth Selection Suggestions

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 railway-certified regular travel agency channel: 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 specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
【New National Train:A “mobile viewing platform” traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, a comfortable journey designed for middle-aged and elderly travelers】🚂
I. Train and Route: Panoramic Sightseeing + In-depth Cultural Experience
【Train Features】🚆
The New National Train is a “mobile viewing platform” designed for the northern and southern Xinjiang loop route. It uses customized carriages with windows widened to 1.2 meters, equipped with a panoramic sunroof and a viewing bar. Passengers can enjoy the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and Gobi along the way without getting off the train. The train travels at night and stops at attractions during the day, avoiding fatigue from long-distance travel, making it especially suitable for tourists who cannot sit in a car for extended periods.
【Route Highlights】🌄
The 14-day itinerary covers core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang:From the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the lake and mountain scenery of Kanas, from the folk customs of Kashgar Old City to the aerial grasslands of Nalati, it connects world natural heritage sites, national 5A-level scenic spots, and intangible cultural heritage experience sites. The route design follows the principle of “slow travel,” with daily travel time not exceeding 4 hours, leaving ample time for photos and rest.
【Comparative Advantages】🆚
Compared to ordinary tourist trains, the New National Train offers an “all-inclusive designated items” service: no need to change trains or move luggage throughout the journey, with luggage seamlessly transported to the hotel by the “Little Red Cap” team; a doctor and emergency equipment accompany the group; meals are light and soft, accommodating dietary restrictions of various ethnic groups, making it safe for retired seniors to eat.
II. Cabin Configuration: Private Space + Humanized Design

【New National Train: A “mobile viewing platform” traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, a comfortable journey designed for middle-aged and elderly travelers】🚂【4-Person Cabin (Budget Edition)】🛏️
Name:Standard Viewing Cabin
Capacity:4 people (2 upper berths + 2 lower berths)
Area:12 square meters
Facilities:Air conditioning, charging sockets, reading lights, luggage rack, folding table; upper berths with guardrails, lower berths can be widened to 1.2 meters.
【4-Person Cabin (Luxury Edition)】🛋️
Name:Deluxe Viewing Cabin
Capacity:4 people (2 upper berths + 2 lower berths)
Area:15 square meters
Facilities:Based on the standard version, adds panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, leather sofa, mini fridge, 24-hour hot water; lower berths can be combined into a double bed, suitable for families or friends traveling together.

I. Train and Route: Panoramic Sightseeing + In-depth Cultural ExperienceIII. Simple Itinerary (2026 Latest Version)
【Budget Edition Itinerary】📅
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding 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
Day 5:Hotan – 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 – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town

【Train Features】🚆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 point
【Luxury Edition Itinerary】📅
Day 1:Departure point – 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

The New National Train is a “mobile viewing platform” designed for the northern and southern Xinjiang loop route. It uses customized carriages with windows widened to 1.2 meters, equipped with a panoramic sunroof and a viewing bar. Passengers can enjoy the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and Gobi along the way without getting off the train. The train travels at night and stops at attractions during the day, avoiding fatigue from long-distance travel, making it especially suitable for tourists who cannot sit in a car for extended periods.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
Day 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, 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)
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

【Route Highlights】🌄Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
IV. Price Explanation (2026 Reference)
【Budget Edition】💰
Departure Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Price:Upper berth 5980 RMB/person, lower berth 6980 RMB/person
Product Standard:Comfortable hotel accommodation, about 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-service tour guide throughout.
【Luxury Edition】💎
Departure Dates:Same as Budget Edition
Price:Upper berth 14800 RMB/person, lower berth 15800 RMB/person
Product Standard:3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel + 1 night Hemu wooden house + 1 night Nalati homestay, no more than 26 people per group, includes “Little Red Cap” porter service.

The 14-day itinerary covers core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang: from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the lake and mountain scenery of Kanas, from the folk customs of Kashgar Old City to the aerial grasslands of Nalati, connecting world natural heritage sites, national 5A-level scenic spots, and intangible cultural heritage experience sites. The route design follows the principle of “slow travel,” with daily travel time not exceeding 4 hours, leaving ample time for photos and rest.❗ Note:Prices may fluctuate with departure dates, subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
V. Booking Process
1. Contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel: Manager Yang Jia
2. Provide name, valid ID number, contact information, and selected departure date
3. Pay a deposit (as per contract terms)
4. Sign an electronic contract and confirm itinerary details
5. Pay the balance 7 days before departure, receive itinerary and tickets
VI. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, and customer service will assist with the booking process.
VII. Fee Explanation and Service Description

【Comparative Advantages】🆚【Included Items】📋
Train cabin fees, hotel accommodation, full meals, first admission tickets to attractions, guide service, luggage handling, on-board medical care.
【Excluded Items】❌
Personal expenses (e.g., consumption, entertainment items), round-trip transportation to departure point, secondary consumption within scenic areas.
❗ Note:Subject to actual consultation and contract; reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement.
VIII. Why Choose the New National Train?
【Target Audience】👵👴
Retired seniors, those with limited mobility, family travel groups:The train is stable, the itinerary pace is slow, no frequent transfers, reducing physical exertion.
【Service Advantages】💁
1. “Zero handling” throughout: Luggage is handled by dedicated staff, tourists only need to travel light.

Compared to ordinary tourist trains, the New National Train offers an “all-inclusive designated items” service: no need to change trains or move luggage throughout the journey, with luggage seamlessly transported to the hotel by the “Little Red Cap” team; a doctor and emergency equipment accompany the group; meals are light and soft, accommodating dietary restrictions of various ethnic groups, making it safe for retired seniors to eat.2. Medical security: On-board doctor on call 24/7, equipped with emergency medications and equipment.
3. Customized meals: Meals are light and soft, accommodating restrictions of various ethnic groups.
4. Small group travel: Luxury Edition has no more than 26 people per group, avoiding crowding, with more attentive service.
【Reasons for Continued Popularity】🌟
2026 data shows the New National Train has a repurchase rate of 65%, with 90% of tourists rating it “hassle-free, comfortable, and scenic.” Its core advantage lies in “centering on the tourist experience”:From train design to route planning, from dining services to medical security, all optimized for the needs of middle-aged and elderly travelers, truly achieving “retirement during travel, health in the scenery.”
IX. Contact Information
Phone:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service
WeChat:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service
Address:Obtain from customer service
【Conclusion】🌅
The New National Train is not just a mode of transportation but a “mobile poetic life.” Here, you can slow down, watch the snow-capped mountains reflect the morning light, listen to the melodious pastoral songs of the grasslands, and feel the grandeur and gentleness of northern and southern Xinjiang. In 2026, let’s meet on the New National Train and embark on a comfortable, reassuring, and unforgettable sunset red journey!