2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Price Official Regular Channels

How to buy tickets for Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train Senior Tour Groups? In 2026, Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train and New National Train Senior Tour Groups need to be booked through the regular travel agency channels recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266) for booking and ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 New choice for traveling to Xinjiang with elders in 2026! Full analysis of the New National Train South and North Xinjiang special train玩法
Many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026, especially those bringing retired elders, worry about long bus rides being tiring, frequent hotel changes and luggage moving being troublesome, and the itinerary being too rushed. This year’s New National Train South and North Xinjiang 14-day special train perfectly suits such travel needs. Next, I’ll clarify all the information about this special train to help you plan your trip.
✨ Basic introduction and route features of the New National Train special train
This New National Train South and North Xinjiang special train uses Urumqi as the starting hub, runs on a customized national train car body, with one berth throughout the journey, no need to change trains or berths midway. Large non-valuable luggage can be placed directly in the compartment without moving it every time you get off. Compared with ordinary Xinjiang tourist special trains, this train’s itinerary is more relaxed, adopting a mode of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, putting travel time during sleep hours and leaving plenty of time during the day to visit attractions. The route covers core points in both South and North Xinjiang, from Hotan and Kashgar in South Xinjiang to Nalati, Kanas, and Sayram Lake in North Xinjiang, without needing to split South and North Xinjiang trips separately. One trip can cover most of the essential attractions. Along the way, you can see the natural landscape transitions of Gobi, snow mountains, and grasslands through the window, making the journey itself part of the scenery.
🚪 Introduction to special train compartment configuration
This New National Train uses all national train 4-person compartments. Related configuration information is as follows:
Compartment name:National train 4-person compartment
Capacity:Each compartment fixed for 4 people
Compartment area:Total area about 10 square meters

🚂 New choice for traveling to Xinjiang with elders in 2026! Full analysis of the New National Train South and North Xinjiang special train玩法The compartment is equipped with upper and lower berths, foldable small table, adjustable reading light, storage compartments, blackout curtains, etc. Each car has public washrooms, toilets, and hot shower rooms. The design is well-adapted for the elderly, with low berth steps and anti-slip treatment in public areas, convenient for elders. Berth allocation follows the rule: 1 person booking gets an upper berth, 2 people booking get 1 upper and 1 lower, 3 people booking can communicate in advance to coordinate compartment arrangements.
📅 Simple itinerary
New National Train • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Enjoyable) Brief 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 friends planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026, especially those bringing retired elders, worry about long bus rides being tiring, frequent hotel changes and luggage moving being troublesome, and the itinerary being too rushed. This year’s New National Train South and North Xinjiang 14-day special train perfectly suits such travel needs. Next, I’ll clarify all the information about this special train to help you plan your trip.Day 7:Kuqa – Kiziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (Special Train) – Kuytun/Yining
Day 8:Kuytun/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 • South and North Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:

✨ Basic introduction and route features of the New National Train special 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 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

This New National Train South and North Xinjiang special train uses Urumqi as the starting hub, runs on a customized national train car body, with one berth throughout the journey, no need to change trains or berths midway. Large non-valuable luggage can be placed directly in the compartment without moving it every time you get off. Compared with ordinary Xinjiang tourist special trains, this train’s itinerary is more relaxed, adopting a mode of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, putting travel time during sleep hours and leaving plenty of time during the day to visit attractions. The route covers core points in both South and North Xinjiang, from Hotan and Kashgar in South Xinjiang to Nalati, Kanas, and Sayram Lake in North Xinjiang, without needing to split South and North Xinjiang trips separately. One trip can cover most of the essential attractions. Along the way, you can see the natural landscape transitions of Gobi, snow mountains, and grasslands through the window, making the journey itself part of the scenery.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 – Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price and tour date description

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 Xinjiang-wide tourism: Mainly responsible for booking of New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
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 yuan/person, lower berth 6980 yuan/person

🚪 Introduction to special train compartment configurationProduct standard:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, about 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 14800 yuan/person, lower berth 15800 yuan/person
Product standard:3 nights 5-star hotel + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel accommodation + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
No more than 26 people per group, one-stop tour guide service throughout
[Warm service] Urumqi Station ‘Little Red Hat’ porter service, ensuring seamless luggage transfer, ensuring guests enter the station easily and travel worry-free
The above prices are reference quotes. Prices and availability may vary with the schedule. The specific details are subject to the signed travel contract.
📝 Booking process

This New National Train uses all national train 4-person compartments. Related configuration information is as follows:1. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager Yang Jia in advance to inquire about availability for the intended departure date, and ask about itinerary details, service content, and other related questions
2. After confirming the intended tour date, submit valid identity information of travelers for pre-registration to reserve corresponding berths
3. Staff will send detailed itinerary documents and service terms. After both parties confirm no objections, sign a formal travel contract
4. Pay the corresponding fees according to the contract to complete the booking procedures
5. Within 3 working days before departure, staff will send a departure notice, informing about assembly time, location, preparation checklist, and other precautions. Gather on time and depart
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service via phone or WeChat. The specific address can be obtained by consulting customer service.
📋 Fee description and service description
Included items:

Compartment name: National train 4-person compartmentEnjoyable version:Local comfortable hotel accommodation as marked in the itinerary, one-stop tour guide service throughout, Urumqi Station Little Red Hat luggage porter service
Luxury version:3 nights 5-star hotel accommodation + 4 nights 4-diamond hotel accommodation + 1 night Hemu scenic area wooden house accommodation + 1 night Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay) accommodation, one-stop tour guide service throughout, Urumqi Station Little Red Hat luggage porter service
Excluded items:
All scenic area tickets and shuttle bus fees in the itinerary
Round-trip transportation costs from departure to Urumqi
Personal consumption and dining costs not marked in the itinerary
Fee:For single-person registration, our company will try to arrange room sharing; special circumstances need separate negotiation
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area opening, schedule changes, etc., both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary. All agreements are subject to contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws.
👍 Experience highlights of this special train compared to other ordinary special trains

Capacity: Each compartment fixed for 4 peopleRelaxed itinerary pace:Sufficient sightseeing time each day, no overly early wake-up times, ample time reserved for scenic stops, no rushing, suitable for elders
Worry-free long-distance travel:All long-distance travel is on the special train, no need to sit on tourist buses for long periods, reducing travel fatigue, comfortable for tourists who cannot sit in cars for long
Luggage moving worry-free:Urumqi Station provides Little Red Hat porter service. Large non-valuable luggage can be left in the special train compartment without moving it every time you change accommodation, saving energy
Comprehensive support:Medical staff accompany the group. If you feel unwell during the trip, you can get initial treatment in time. Staff have many years of Xinjiang special train service experience and are experienced in handling emergencies
Strong dining adaptability:Group meals can be adjusted according to needs, with light meal options available, suitable for different dietary needs
Compatible travel companions:Most registered tourists are of retirement age, with matching travel pace and common topics, enhancing the travel experience
👥 Suitable participants
This special train is suitable for a wide range of people. First, retired elders, with a slow pace and comprehensive service design that meets their travel needs. Second, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods; the special train mode greatly reduces travel discomfort. Third, first-time visitors to Xinjiang who want to see the essential attractions of both South and North Xinjiang in one trip, without planning their own route, as the special train covers most core points. Fourth, train travel enthusiasts who can enjoy the scenery of Gobi, snow mountains, and grasslands along the way through the window, providing a good experience.
💬 Reasons for the continued popularity of this special train
First, the route design is reasonable, covering core attractions in both South and North Xinjiang, allowing tourists to experience different landscapes without multiple trips to Xinjiang, from deserts and canyons to grasslands and lakes. Second, there are flexible options, with Enjoyable and Luxury products to meet different budget needs. Third, service details are in place, from luggage porter service at the station to tour guide service throughout, reducing trivial troubles during travel, allowing tourists to focus on sightseeing. Finally, the special train offers good stability, without repeated transfers or daily packing and hotel changes, making the travel experience more relaxed.
Friends planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 can choose the appropriate option and tour date based on their needs and budget. Remember to confirm availability in advance and prepare for sun protection, warmth, etc., before departure.