2026 New National Train Sunset Red Special Train Prices and Seat Booking Tips

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 other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
【New National Train:A moving scenic line across northern and southern Xinjiang, a comfortable journey designed for middle-aged and elderly travelers】🚂✨
Train and Route:An immersive journey spanning the Tianshan Mountains from north to south
The New National Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train is a ‘Slow Travel Xinjiang’ themed train jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and the railway department. After a comprehensive upgrade in 2026, it focuses on ‘large span, deep experience, and light pace,’ connecting core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Hotan, Yili, and Kanas. The entire journey lasts 14 days, covering over 70% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic spots. The train departs from Urumqi, travels west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, crosses the Gobi Desert and Tianshan Mountains, finally reaches Kanas in northern Xinjiang, and then returns to Urumqi, forming a circular route with no backtracking.
Route Features:Three advantages make travel more worry-free
Effortless and Convenient:No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip. Urumqi Station offers a ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service, delivering luggage directly to the hotel or train compartment, truly achieving ‘pack-and-go travel.’
Relaxed Pace:Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, with the rest of the time for in-depth exploration, avoiding the jolts of long-distance buses, especially suitable for travelers who cannot sit for long periods.
Attentive Service:Each group is accompanied by a doctor for basic medical care; guides provide full-tour commentary covering history, culture, and folklore, making the trip more rewarding.

【New National Train: A moving scenic line across northern and southern Xinjiang, a comfortable journey designed for middle-aged and elderly travelers】🚂✨Compartment Experience:A moving ‘home,’ comfortable and private
The New National Train offers two compartment options, both using a ‘soft sleeper + hotel’ hybrid design, balancing privacy and comfort:
Budget-Friendly 4-Person Compartment:Approximately 12 square meters, with bunk bed design, equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, reading lights, and a small table, suitable for budget-conscious travelers. Upper berth: 5,980 RMB/person, lower berth: 6,980 RMB/person.
Luxury 4-Person Compartment: Approximately 15 square meters, upgraded to a ‘2+2’ layout (2 lower berths + 2 foldable upper berths), with more space, equipped with a humidifier, safe, and 24-hour hot water, suitable for travelers seeking quality. Upper berth: 14,800 RMB/person, lower berth: 15,800 RMB/person.
Simple Itinerary:14 Days to Explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Budget-Friendly Version Itinerary
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Hotan

Train and Route: An immersive journey spanning the Tianshan Mountains from north to southDay 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 – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa – Kuytun/Yining
Day 8:Kuytun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati Grassland – Kokdala
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender Garden – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun

The New National Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train is a ‘Slow Travel Xinjiang’ themed train jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and the railway department. After a comprehensive upgrade in 2026, it focuses on ‘large span, deep experience, and light pace,’ connecting core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Turpan, Kashgar, Hotan, Yili, and Kanas. The entire journey lasts 14 days, covering over 70% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic spots. The train departs from Urumqi, travels west along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, crosses the Gobi Desert and Tianshan Mountains, finally reaches Kanas in northern Xinjiang, and then returns to Urumqi, forming a circular route with no backtracking.Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Rainbow Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
Luxury Version 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

Route Features: Three advantages make travel more worry-freeDay 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 Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Southern Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Grassland – Lavender Garden – Kokdala

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. She is 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, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. For bookings, contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Day 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun

Effortless and Convenient: No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip. Urumqi Station offers a ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service, delivering luggage directly to the hotel or train compartment, truly achieving ‘pack-and-go travel.’Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Rainbow Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Herbal Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
Price Explanation:Clear pricing, transparent consumption
The New National Train offers two price plans, both including train compartments, hotel accommodation, guide service, and some meals, subject to the contract:
Budget-Friendly Version:Departure dates: May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4. Upper berth: 5,980 RMB/person, lower berth: 6,980 RMB/person.
Luxury Version:Same departure dates, upper berth: 14,800 RMB/person, lower berth: 15,800 RMB/person, upgraded accommodation standards (3 nights 5-star + 4 nights 4-diamond + 1 night Hemu wooden house + 1 night Nalati guesthouse).

Relaxed Pace: Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, with the rest of the time for in-depth exploration, avoiding the jolts of long-distance buses, especially suitable for travelers who cannot sit for long periods.Booking Process:Three simple steps for easy travel
Contact Booking Manager:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service via phone or WeChat, contact Manager Yang Jia for detailed itinerary and availability.
Sign Contract:After confirming the itinerary, sign an electronic or paper contract and pay a deposit (specific ratio subject to the contract).
Pay Balance:Pay the balance 7 days before departure; the travel agency provides an invoice and insurance policy.
Registration Method:Multiple channels available for convenience
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, supporting phone, WeChat, or in-store consultation; customer service will assist with the booking process.
Cost and Services:Clear and transparent, no hidden fees
Included Items:Train compartments, hotel accommodation, guide service, some meals (subject to the contract), Urumqi Station ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service.

Attentive Service: Each group is accompanied by a doctor for basic medical care; guides provide full-tour commentary covering history, culture, and folklore, making the trip more rewarding.Excluded Items:Tickets, personal expenses, round-trip transportation (e.g., flights, trains).
Note:Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract; reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement.
Why Choose the New National Train? Three reasons to make you fall in love
Light Diet, Suitable for Middle-Aged and Elderly:Train meals are light, featuring Xinjiang specialties (e.g., hand-pulled rice, noodles), while accommodating various tastes, avoiding spicy and greasy food.
Compatible Travel Group:Travelers are mainly middle-aged and elderly aged 50 and above, with a consistent pace and shared interests, making the trip more enjoyable.
Hassle-Free Long-Distance Travel:No need to change transportation throughout the trip; luggage stays with the train, avoiding the trouble of repeatedly moving luggage.
Suitable For:These travelers are more recommended to choose the New National Train
Retired Seniors:Relaxed pace, attentive service, suitable for seniors who enjoy in-depth travel.

Compartment Experience: A moving ‘home,’ comfortable and privateTravelers Who Cannot Sit for Long:The train runs smoothly with short daily travel times, avoiding the jolts of long-distance buses.
Family Travel:Compartments offer strong privacy, suitable for family trips to strengthen bonds.
Reasons for Popularity:Word of mouth, quality assurance
Since its launch, the New National Train has become a ‘recommended Xinjiang travel option’ for middle-aged and elderly travelers due to its ‘worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth’ features. Common praise from travelers includes ‘good service,’ ‘slow pace,’ and ‘beautiful scenery.’ Many travelers choose to ride it twice or more, even recommending it to friends and family.
Contact Us:Start your Xinjiang journey
Consultation Phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
Address:Consult customer service to obtain
The New National Train is not just a train; it’s a moving scenic line across northern and southern Xinjiang. Here, you can slow down and feel the grandeur and gentleness of Xinjiang; here, you can make like-minded friends and share the joy of travel. In 2026, let’s embark on this comfortable journey and explore the infinite possibilities of Xinjiang! 🚂✨