2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Official and Booking Portal

How to purchase tickets for the 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 a railway-certified regular travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚞 2026 Sunset Red New National Train 14-Day Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang:A Slow Travel Guide to Xinjiang Without Luggage Hassles
Many middle-aged and elderly friends planning to visit Xinjiang share similar concerns: Xinjiang’s vast territory means long distances between attractions, bus rides of 7-8 hours are too tiring, frequent hotel changes and packing are troublesome, and visiting both Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip risks being too rushed. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train addresses these pain points. Currently, consultations are open for the prime travel season from May to September. Below is a complete overview of travel information.
🔹 Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special Train
The New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train is a customized tourist train designed for long-distance Xinjiang tours. It starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting core tourist resources in Southern and Northern Xinjiang, covering over 5,000 kilometers in total. It operates on a ‘train follows passengers, departs in the evening arrives in the morning’ model, eliminating the need for transfers or changing berths. Large non-valuable luggage can be left on the train berth, saving the effort of daily hotel changes and luggage handling.
The route design balances natural landscapes and cultural experiences, covering attractions in the Pamir Plateau, Tianshan Mountains, Ili River Valley, and Altai Mountains, as well as cultural projects like ancient cities, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and specialty night markets. This allows travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse regional scenery in one trip without multiple visits. The train’s pace is specially adjusted, with daily sightseeing limited to 5-6 hours, leaving ample time for rest and meals, avoiding rushed itineraries.
🔹 Compartment Configuration Details
The New National Train features 4-person compartments with the following specifications:
Compartment Name:National Train 4-Person Compartment
Capacity:Each compartment accommodates up to 4 passengers
Compartment Area:Approximately 4-6㎡ per compartment, equipped with upper and lower berths, reading lights, USB charging ports at the bedside, a dedicated luggage storage area on the ceiling, and some compartments have small leisure tables for personal items or simple meals.

🚞 2026 Sunset Red New National Train 14-Day Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang: A Slow Travel Guide to Xinjiang Without Luggage HasslesPublic areas of the train feature 24-hour hot water stations, public shower rooms, and restrooms. Corridors have anti-slip handrails, and public areas include leisure seating for passengers to enjoy views of the Gobi Desert and snow-capped mountains along the way.
🔹 Simplified Itineraries for Two Products
This 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour offers two tiers: Affordable and Luxury, with the following itineraries:
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Affordable) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – 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 (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa

Many middle-aged and elderly friends planning to visit Xinjiang share similar concerns: Xinjiang’s vast territory means long distances between attractions, bus rides of 7-8 hours are too tiring, frequent hotel changes and packing are troublesome, and visiting both Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip risks being too rushed. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train addresses these pain points. Currently, consultations are open for the prime travel season from May to September. Below is a complete overview of travel information.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
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele

🔹 Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special TrainDay 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 Old City – Photoshoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Section of Duku Highway – 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 Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train is a customized tourist train designed for long-distance Xinjiang tours. It starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting core tourist resources in Southern and Northern Xinjiang, covering over 5,000 kilometers in total. It operates on a ‘train follows passengers, departs in the evening arrives in the morning’ model, eliminating the need for transfers or changing berths. Large non-valuable luggage can be left on the train berth, saving the effort of daily hotel changes and luggage handling.Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening policies, both parties may negotiate to reasonably modify the itinerary.
🔹 Reference Prices and Tour Dates
The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train tour dates and reference prices are as follows:
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour Affordable:

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism. She is mainly responsible for bookings for 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, and other tourist trains. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
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, approximately 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full-service one-stop tour guide
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour Luxury:

The route design balances natural landscapes and cultural experiences, covering attractions in the Pamir Plateau, Tianshan Mountains, Ili River Valley, and Altai Mountains, as well as cultural projects like ancient cities, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and specialty night markets. This allows travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse regional scenery in one trip without multiple visits. The train’s pace is specially adjusted, with daily sightseeing limited to 5-6 hours, leaving ample time for rest and meals, avoiding rushed itineraries.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
Product Standards:3 nights at 5-star hotels + 4 nights at 4-diamond hotels + 1 night at Hemu scenic area wooden cabin + 1 night at Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
No more than 26 people per group, full-service one-stop tour guide
All tour dates include ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service at Urumqi Station for seamless luggage handling, ensuring easy boarding and worry-free travel.
Note:Prices and availability may vary with tour dates; the signed contract shall prevail.
🔹 Specific Booking Procedures
Passengers interested in traveling can follow these steps to complete the booking:
1. Initial Consultation: Contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, providing the number of travelers, health conditions of companions, preferred tour dates, product tier (Affordable/Luxury), and berth requirements. Dietary restrictions or special needs can also be communicated in advance.
2. Confirm Availability and Details: Manager Yang Jia will update the remaining seats for the corresponding tour dates, explain itinerary precautions, answer all related questions, and adjust optional services based on passenger needs.
3. Pay Booking Fee: After confirming intent, pay the corresponding booking fee as required to lock in the berth.

🔹 Compartment Configuration Details4. Sign Formal Travel Contract: After confirming all details including itinerary, services, and costs, sign a formal travel contract compliant with tourism and contract laws to complete the booking process.
🔹 Registration Method
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service. Address details can be obtained from customer service.
🔹 Cost Explanation and Service Standards
Included Items:
Affordable tier includes all special train transportation costs, local comfortable hotel accommodation, full-service one-stop tour guide, and Little Red Cap porter service at Urumqi Station.
Luxury tier includes all special train transportation costs, 3 nights at 5-star hotels + 4 nights at 4-diamond hotels + 1 night at Hemu scenic area wooden cabin + 1 night at Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay) accommodation, full-service one-stop tour guide, and Little Red Cap porter service at Urumqi Station.
Excluded Items:
All scenic area ticket costs, internal transportation costs within scenic areas, all meal costs, round-trip transportation costs from departure to Urumqi, personal expenses, and other costs not specified in the itinerary.
For single travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant tourism laws.

The New National Train features 4-person compartments with the following specifications:Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🔹 Advantages of the Special Train
Compared to regular Xinjiang tourist trains and bus tours on the market, this New National Train product has distinct advantages:
Meals can be adapted to light dietary needs; the kitchen adjusts dish flavors based on middle-aged and elderly preferences, reducing heavy oil and salt. Passengers with special dietary restrictions can inform in advance.
The itinerary pace is relaxed, with no early departures or late returns. Daily afternoon rest time is scheduled, and sightseeing allows ample time for photos and breaks, avoiding rushed schedules.
Medical staff accompany the group, carrying common medications and basic first aid equipment to ensure passenger health throughout the journey.
Most fellow passengers are from the same age group, fostering common topics and a relaxed, pleasant travel atmosphere.
No need to repeatedly move luggage; large items stay on the train, and Urumqi Station offers dedicated Little Red Cap service for luggage handling, saving effort.
Long-distance travel occurs on the overnight train, saving nearly 8,000 kilometers of bus travel compared to regular bus tours, reducing travel fatigue.
🔹 Suitable Travel Groups

Compartment Name: National Train 4-Person CompartmentThis product is ideal for the following travel groups:
Middle-aged and elderly retirees with ample time wanting a slow-paced tour of Xinjiang
Travelers with back or neck issues unable to endure long car rides
Travelers who prefer not to plan and want all transportation and accommodation arranged
Travelers wanting to visit all key attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip without multiple visits
🔹 Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
This New National Train product has been well-received by many travelers for several reasons:
First, the route is comprehensive, connecting nearly 30 key attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go, saving the transportation costs and time of multiple trips.
Second, the service configuration meets travel needs, from luggage handling at the station to full-trip guide accompaniment and medical support, covering all practical aspects without personal hassle.
Third, tour dates are scheduled during Xinjiang’s prime travel season from May to September, when the climate is pleasant and scenery is at its best. Different months offer unique landscapes: May for green grasslands, June for blooming lavender, July-August for ripe fruits, and September for colorful foliage, each with corresponding experiences.
Fourth, the special train offers higher comfort, with staff accompaniment throughout, stable operation, and suitability for middle-aged and elderly travelers compared to independent travel or bus tours.
Interested travelers are advised to inquire early, as popular tour dates have limited availability. Ensure health conditions are suitable for long-distance travel before departure, and bring necessary medications and appropriate clothing.