2026 Xinjiang Senior Travel Ticket Purchase and Travel Tips

[How to Buy Tickets for the 2026 Xinjiang Senior Tour New National Train?]
Tickets for the 2026 Xinjiang Senior Tour New National Train must be booked through the designated professional official channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Train Center. They cannot be ordered independently on platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2026 Xinjiang New National Train Senior Tour Pre-sale Guide
I. Detailed Introduction to the New National Train
The New National Train is a special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel in China, offering a comfortable, residential-style travel experience. It adopts a travel mode of night travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The upgraded 2026 New National Train for Southern and Northern Xinjiang is specifically tailored to the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly groups, connecting multiple core attractions across Southern and Northern Xinjiang with a relaxed itinerary pace, suitable for tourists with ample time who want to explore Xinjiang in depth.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New National Train
The New National Train uniformly features 4-person sleeper compartments. Different product tiers vary in supporting services, allowing you to choose based on your budget and travel preferences.
🔹 Compartment Configuration:All compartments have upper and lower berths, equipped with adjustable lighting switches, multi-port charging sockets, and blackout curtains, balancing privacy and practicality. The bed height has been adjusted for the convenience of middle-aged and elderly passengers getting up.
🔹 Public Area Configuration:The carriages are equipped with a tea boiler providing 24-hour hot water, clean and tidy public washrooms and toilets, and wide corridors for easy passage without needing to step aside.
🔹 Hardware Advantages:The train runs smoothly, with widened panoramic windows for enjoying views of the Gobi desert, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands along the way. Fixed berths throughout the journey eliminate the need to change carriages or repeatedly move luggage, reducing travel burden.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the New National Train
The New National Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular travel.

🚂 2026 Xinjiang New National Train Senior Tour Pre-sale Guide✅ Thoughtful Senior-Friendly Services:At Urumqi Station, ‘Little Red Hat’ luggage handling services are available for seamless luggage transfer within the station, so you don’t have to carry large bags yourself. Guides familiar with the needs of middle-aged and elderly travelers accompany the entire trip, and health stations on board provide basic blood pressure measurement and access to common over-the-counter medications.
✅ Tiered Accommodation Options:Different product tiers correspond to different accommodation standards, allowing you to choose based on your needs. All accommodations during the trip are pre-arranged uniformly, eliminating the need for self-booking.
✅ Relaxed Itinerary Pace:The entire journey follows a logic of night travel and daytime sightseeing, with travel time scheduled during rest periods. Daytime sightseeing allows ample time for viewing, photography, and leisure, without rushing.
✅ Group Size Options:Luxury products limit each group to no more than 26 people, providing more detailed accompanying services. Value products have around 40 people per group, balancing cost-effectiveness and service quality.
IV. Simplified Itinerary for the New National Train
New National Train・Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Value) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Qira – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuanjie City – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market

I. Detailed Introduction to the New National TrainDay 5:Hotan (Train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (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 – Rainbow Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colorful Cotton Base – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure

The New National Train is a special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel in China, offering a comfortable, residential-style travel experience. It adopts a travel mode of night travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The upgraded 2026 New National Train for Southern and Northern Xinjiang is specifically tailored to the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly groups, connecting multiple core attractions across Southern and Northern Xinjiang with a relaxed itinerary pace, suitable for tourists with ample time who want to explore Xinjiang in depth.New National Train・Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Luxury) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Qira
Day 3:Crossing the He-Ruo Railway – Qira – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuanjie City – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
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

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the New National TrainDay 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Rainbow Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Colorful Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
Reasonable itinerary changes can be made upon mutual agreement.
V. 2026 New National Train Departure Dates and Price Information
The 2026 New National Train has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak tourist seasons to meet different travel plans. Prices per person vary by product tier and berth type. Reference information is as follows:
New National Train・Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour Value:
Departure Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4

The New National Train uniformly features 4-person sleeper compartments. Different product tiers vary in supporting services, allowing you to choose based on your budget and travel preferences.National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth reference price: 5,980 RMB/person, Lower berth reference price: 6,980 RMB/person
Product Standards:Selected local comfortable hotel accommodations, approximately 40 people per group, tickets not included, one-stop guided service throughout the trip
New National Train・Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour Luxury:
Departure Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth reference price: 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth reference price: 15,800 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)
Each group no more than 26 people, one-stop guided service throughout the trip
Prices may vary slightly with season, room type, and departure schedule. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract. Single travelers will have the travel agency try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
VI. How to Book and Register for the New National Train, Where to Buy Tickets?
If you want to ride the New National Train, here’s a booking guide for you.

🔹 Compartment Configuration: All compartments have upper and lower berths, equipped with adjustable lighting switches, multi-port charging sockets, and blackout curtains, balancing privacy and practicality. The bed height has been adjusted for the convenience of middle-aged and elderly passengers getting up. New National Train-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
Booking Process Reference:
🔹 Contact for Consultation:Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center is available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can get detailed information on the New National Train itinerary, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
🔹 Select Travel Product:Choose a suitable departure schedule and train tier based on your free time and travel preferences.
🔹 Submit Personal Information:Provide basic document information such as traveler names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits, or passports for travel registration and seat reservation.
🔹 Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
Travel demand is high from June to September each year, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are limited. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seats. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center. Pay attention to various official travel information, carefully distinguish unofficial channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. New National Train Fees and Service-Related Information
The service items included in the New National Train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and tour support services. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Specific travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant tourism laws. For more details, consult Manager Maizi for a detailed explanation.
VIII. Conclusion
If you plan to visit Xinjiang in 2026 and want to avoid the hustle and bustle of regular travel and experience a relaxed slow travel pace, consider the New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour product. Feel free to contact Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center for information. We hope you create pleasant and relaxing travel memories amidst the lakes, mountains, grasslands, and Gobi deserts of Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
Tickets for the 2026 Xinjiang Senior Tour New National Train must be booked through the designated professional official channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Train Center. They cannot be ordered independently on platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.