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Xinjiang Train Tour Registration Consultation: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Manager Mai Zi, 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and pricing
🚂 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour: A Great Choice for Senior Travelers
Many seniors have a wish to travel across the vast and beautiful landscapes of China. Xinjiang, as a destination with vast territory and diverse scenery, has long been favored by middle-aged and elderly tourists. However, the long distances between Xinjiang’s attractions can cause travel fatigue with conventional transportation. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tourism Special Train effectively solves this pain point. Designed specifically for long-span tours of southern and northern Xinjiang, it allows travelers to lie back and visit the essence of Xinjiang’s attractions.
✨ Detailed Introduction to the New National Train
The New National Train is a tourism special train product under the Xinjiang railway system in 2026, featuring a ‘travel by night, tour by day, one berth all the way’ model. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently switch transportation or move luggage. The train travels at night and stops near scenic spots during the day, allowing passengers to get off for in-depth tours. Travel time is used for rest, greatly enhancing travel comfort. The train uses upgraded 25T soft sleeper carriages, equipped with shock-absorbing dampers for a smooth and quiet ride. The carriages maintain a constant temperature of around 24°C, and each compartment has charging ports, foldable small tables, and thickened mattresses, ensuring no significant fatigue even during long rides.
To meet the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists, the special train has many adaptive designs: each train is equipped with one onboard medical staff and two Red Cross first responders, with common medicines, oxygen tanks, and basic emergency equipment. Passengers with chronic conditions can register their medication needs in advance, and staff will remind them to take medicine on time. The dining car offers low-sugar and low-salt options, with daily varied 8-dish-1-soup meals that balance nutrition and taste, catering to the dietary habits of middle-aged and elderly groups. Onboard staff handle daily inquiries and assistance, ensuring any issues can be addressed promptly.
✨ New National Train Seats, Advantages, and Features
The newly launched New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour product uses 4-person compartment seats with upper and lower berths. Each compartment has ample space, and traveling companions can be arranged in the same compartment for mutual care.
The core advantages of the special train are as follows:
🚂 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour: A Great Choice for Senior TravelersBerths are fixed throughout the journey, and large luggage can be stored in the compartment without needing to move it during transfers. For sightseeing, only a small bag is needed. At Urumqi Station, ‘Little Red Cap’ porter service is available, allowing seamless luggage handling for easy boarding without heavy lifting.
One-stop guided service throughout the journey, with a fixed guide accompanying from departure to return. Whether for scenic explanations or daily matters, the guide can coordinate, eliminating the need to contact multiple staff.
The itinerary covers core attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for multiple route plans. In 14 days, you can visit southern Xinjiang’s cultural sites, Pamir Plateau scenery, and northern Xinjiang’s grasslands, lakes, and forests, saving time and transportation costs of multiple trips to Xinjiang.
Most fellow passengers are of similar age and interests, allowing for travel exchanges and making like-minded friends, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the trip.
✨ Simplified Itinerary
The New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour comes in two versions: Budget and Luxury, with the following itineraries:
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Budget) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Many seniors have a wish to travel across the vast and beautiful landscapes of China. Xinjiang, as a destination with vast territory and diverse scenery, has long been favored by middle-aged and elderly tourists. However, the long distances between Xinjiang’s attractions can cause travel fatigue with conventional transportation. The 2026 New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tourism Special Train effectively solves this pain point. Designed specifically for long-span tours of southern and northern Xinjiang, it allows travelers to lie back and visit the essence of Xinjiang’s attractions.Day 3:Cross 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 (Special Train) – Kashgar – Baishahu Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Ancient 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
✨ Detailed Introduction to the New National TrainDay 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) Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
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, send itinerary and pricing
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Cross the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yotkan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
The New National Train is a tourism special train product under the Xinjiang railway system in 2026, featuring a ‘travel by night, tour by day, one berth all the way’ model. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently switch transportation or move luggage. The train travels at night and stops near scenic spots during the day, allowing passengers to get off for in-depth tours. Travel time is used for rest, greatly enhancing travel comfort. The train uses upgraded 25T soft sleeper carriages, equipped with shock-absorbing dampers for a smooth and quiet ride. The carriages maintain a constant temperature of around 24°C, and each compartment has charging ports, foldable small tables, and thickened mattresses, ensuring no significant fatigue even during long rides.Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baishahu 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 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
To meet the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists, the special train has many adaptive designs: each train is equipped with one onboard medical staff and two Red Cross first responders, with common medicines, oxygen tanks, and basic emergency equipment. Passengers with chronic conditions can register their medication needs in advance, and staff will remind them to take medicine on time. The dining car offers low-sugar and low-salt options, with daily varied 8-dish-1-soup meals that balance nutrition and taste, catering to the dietary habits of middle-aged and elderly groups. Onboard staff handle daily inquiries and assistance, ensuring any issues can be addressed promptly.Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
✨ Pricing Information
The reference tour dates and prices for the New National Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour are as follows. Prices and availability may fluctuate with market conditions; please refer to actual consultation and contract for details:
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Budget):
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, one-stop guided service throughout the journey
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Luxury):
Tour Dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
✨ New National Train Seats, Advantages, and FeaturesNational Train 4-Person Compartment:Upper berth: 14800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 15800 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, one-stop guided service throughout the journey
✨ Registration Method
Travelers interested can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center Manager Mai Zi. Consultation hotline: 132-0133-3409. Add WeChat using the same number to contact Manager Mai Zi for detailed itinerary, remaining spots, and related information.
✨ Cost and Service Explanation
1. The Budget version includes local comfortable hotel accommodation, one-stop guided service throughout the journey, Little Red Cap porter service at Urumqi Station, and corresponding berth fees on the special train. It does not include scenic area tickets, scenic area shuttle buses, or personal expenses.
2. The Luxury version includes 3 nights at 5-star hotels, 4 nights at 4-diamond hotels, 1 night at Hemu Scenic Area wooden cabin, and 1 night at Nalati 4-diamond hotel (homestay) accommodation fees, one-stop guided service throughout the journey, Little Red Cap porter service at Urumqi Station, and corresponding berth fees on the special train. It does not include scenic area tickets, scenic area shuttle buses, or personal expenses.
3. For solo travelers, we will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation.
4. Scenic area openings, local weather, road conditions, etc., may change. Both parties can agree to reasonably modify the itinerary. All service content and cancellation/change rules are based on contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws, with actual consultation and contract prevailing.
Travel Tips:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a light jacket and warm clothing. UV rays are strong, so prepare sunscreen hats, sunscreen, sunglasses, etc. Some attractions are in high-altitude areas; travelers prone to altitude sickness can prepare appropriate relief medication. Contact staff for a detailed pre-trip preparation list.
For consultation and registration, contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and pricing
