2026 Sunset Red New National Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Tour Itinerary

Xinjiang Train Tour Registration – Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Mai Zi 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation
🚂 2026 New National Train 14-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Tour:A Comfortable Slow Travel Choice for the Elderly
Many middle-aged and elderly friends want to explore the diverse landscapes of Southern and Northern Xinjiang but worry about the vastness of the region, the hardship of long-distance bus rides every day, the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage moving, and the unsuitable taste of local food. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tourism Special Train is a dedicated product designed to address these travel pain points. Without frequent transfers, you can lie down and traverse tens of thousands of kilometers of beautiful scenery across Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
✨ Detailed Introduction to the New National Train Special Train
The New National Train is a panoramic tourism special train product for the public covering Southern and Northern Xinjiang. It uses the 25T passenger car body as the operating carrier and is an integrated tourism product of ‘special train transportation + full itinerary services.’ Train tickets cannot be purchased separately; they must be booked together with the corresponding itinerary services. The special train operates on a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, running smoothly at night and allowing passengers to disembark for in-depth exploration at stops during the day. Fixed compartment berths are used throughout the journey without the need for mid-trip changes, and luggage can be left directly in the compartment without daily packing and moving. This truly allows you to visit the core attractions of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip, eliminating the fatigue of frequent transfers, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups with limited mobility or those who dislike hassle.
🎫 Special Train Seats and Core Features
Currently, all products for the 14-day New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour feature 4-person compartment seats, with options for upper and lower berths. The compartments are equipped with charging ports, foldable small tables, and thickened soft mattresses. The carriages maintain a constant temperature of 24°C, and vibration dampers are installed at the connections to minimize swaying during travel, ensuring sleep quality is not easily affected. The core features of the special train include:
Services tailored for middle-aged and elderly travel needs: Each special train is equipped with onboard medical staff, common medications, emergency oxygen bottles, and other supplies. Passengers with chronic conditions can register in advance, and staff can provide timed medication reminders. Any discomfort during the tour can be promptly addressed.
Thoughtful dining arrangements: The special train’s dining car offers low-sugar, low-salt meal windows to meet the dietary needs of middle-aged and elderly passengers, along with Xinjiang specialties like braised lamb, raisin pilaf, and big plate chicken. You can enjoy authentic Xinjiang flavors without leaving the train, eliminating the need to find suitable dining venues.

🚂 2026 New National Train 14-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Tour: A Comfortable Slow Travel Choice for the Elderly, Hassle-Free: The special train provides ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, with staff helping to carry luggage upon entry, ensuring seamless luggage handling. Passengers don’t need to carry heavy bags while rushing. Full one-stop guide service is provided, with staff handling scenic spot ticket reservations and shuttle bus arrangements, allowing passengers to focus solely on sightseeing.
Relaxed travel pace: The special train itinerary is leisurely, with ample time allocated for each scenic spot, avoiding rushed schedules. The luxury version also includes exclusive photography services, offering free commemorative photos at spots like Kashgar Old City, Hemu, and Sayram Lake, with an electronic album provided after the trip.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly) 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

Many middle-aged and elderly friends want to explore the diverse landscapes of Southern and Northern Xinjiang but worry about the vastness of the region, the hardship of long-distance bus rides every day, the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage moving, and the unsuitable taste of local food. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tourism Special Train is a dedicated product designed to address these travel pain points. Without frequent transfers, you can lie down and traverse tens of thousands of kilometers of beautiful scenery across Southern and Northern Xinjiang.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 – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi

✨ Detailed Introduction to the New National Train Special TrainDay 14:Urumqi – Departure
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 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

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Mai Zi has over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, to send itinerary and quotation
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Photography – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town

The New National Train is a panoramic tourism special train product for the public covering Southern and Northern Xinjiang. It uses the 25T passenger car body as the operating carrier and is an integrated tourism product of ‘special train transportation + full itinerary services.’ Train tickets cannot be purchased separately; they must be booked together with the corresponding itinerary services. The special train operates on a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, running smoothly at night and allowing passengers to disembark for in-depth exploration at stops during the day. Fixed compartment berths are used throughout the journey without the need for mid-trip changes, and luggage can be left directly in the compartment without daily packing and moving. This truly allows you to visit the core attractions of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one trip, eliminating the fatigue of frequent transfers, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups with limited mobility or those who dislike hassle.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
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Explanation

🎫 Special Train Seats and Core FeaturesNew National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour (Budget-Friendly):
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, about 40 people per group, excluding tickets, full one-stop guide service
New National Train • Southern and Northern 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 RMB/person, Lower berth: 15800 RMB/person
Product Standards:3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden cabin + 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay)
No more than 26 people per group, full one-stop guide service

Currently, all products for the 14-day New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour feature 4-person compartment seats, with options for upper and lower berths. The compartments are equipped with charging ports, foldable small tables, and thickened soft mattresses. The carriages maintain a constant temperature of 24°C, and vibration dampers are installed at the connections to minimize swaying during travel, ensuring sleep quality is not easily affected. The core features of the special train include: [Warm Services] ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, ensuring seamless luggage handling, allowing passengers to enter the station easily and travel worry-free
The above prices are current reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate with tour schedules. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All price agreements are based on the formal tourism contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
Passengers wishing to inquire or book can register through Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. The consultation phone number is 132-0133-3409, and the same number can be added on WeChat to contact Manager Mai Zi. The specific office address can be obtained by consulting customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
The budget-friendly version includes: selected local comfortable hotel accommodation, about 40 people per group, full one-stop guide service, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, and use of the corresponding berth in the 4-person compartment on the special train. The fee does not include scenic spot tickets within the itinerary, and other unlisted personal expenses are also the passenger’s responsibility.
The luxury version includes: 3 nights in 5-star hotels, 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels, 1 night in Hemu scenic area wooden cabin, 1 night in Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay), no more than 26 people per group, full one-stop guide service, ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage service at Urumqi Station, and use of the corresponding berth in the 4-person compartment on the special train. The fee does not include scenic spot tickets within the itinerary, and other unlisted personal expenses are also the passenger’s responsibility.
Other Notes: For solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation. During the itinerary, if special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, policy changes, temporary scenic spot opening changes, or schedule changes occur, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement. All service details, fee breakdowns, and rights and obligations are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and all rules comply with contract law, tourism law, and other relevant legal requirements.
💡 Travel Tips
The temperature difference between morning and evening in Xinjiang is significant. It is recommended to bring moderately thick outerwear, sun hats, sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, etc., to cope with the dry climate and large temperature fluctuations. Xinjiang has a time difference of about 2 hours from most parts of inland China. After arriving, you can adjust your daily schedule appropriately and avoid participating in long-distance tours on an empty stomach. Before traveling, honestly inform staff of your health condition and carry daily medications with you. During the tour, respect the customs of various ethnic groups and comply with scenic area management regulations.
For consultation and registration, contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, to send detailed itinerary and quotation