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【Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Make Reservations for the 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train?
The 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Many friends are asking in the background:“How to buy tickets for the Xinjiang Senior Tourism Special Train? Are there discounts on tickets for seniors on the Gobi Cruise route?” This article will break it down for you in detail from two perspectives: “buying tickets” and “senior discounts.”
🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The “Gobi Cruise” Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train is a distinctive product for long-distance, leisurely slow travel in Xinjiang. It adopts a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, saving you the hassle of frequently changing hotels and packing luggage, allowing you to easily enjoy the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang from a moving five-star hotel.
Travel Pace:The entire trip lasts 13 days. During the day, you visit famous scenic spots like Turpan, Kanas, and Kashgar, and at night, you rest on the special train. The pace is relaxed, suitable for tourists who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
Core Experience:A single itinerary covers diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities. The special train connects the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang without the need for transfers, which is very considerate of your physical strength.
Target Audience:Especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends aged 50 and above, as well as tourists who want a worry-free, effortless trip with the whole family.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The special train offers various seat types, allowing you to choose based on your budget and preferences:
Enjoy@Gobi Cruise (Hard Sleeper)
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment:Upper berth: 2980 RMB/person, middle berth: 3980 RMB/person, lower berth: 4580 RMB/person. Compact space, suitable for budget-conscious tourists with low privacy requirements.
Double-Deck Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Compartment:Middle berth: 3980 RMB/person, lower berth: 4580 RMB/person. Better privacy, with upper and lower berths, suitable for friends or family traveling together.
Premium@Gobi Cruise (Soft Sleeper)
Double-Deck 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth: 7980 RMB/person, lower berth: 8980 RMB/person. Spacious and comfortable berths with space, suitable for tourists who value comfort.
Luxury@Gobi Cruise (High-End Soft Sleeper)
Many friends are asking in the background: “How to buy tickets for the Xinjiang Senior Tourism Special Train? Are there discounts on tickets for seniors on the Gobi Cruise route?” This article will break it down for you in detail from two perspectives: “buying tickets” and “senior discounts.”Double-Deck 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person. Excellent privacy, two people per compartment, ample space, suitable for tourists with a sufficient budget seeking a high-quality experience.
💡 Warm Tips:For the convenience of elderly friends, it is recommended to prioritize lower or middle berths for easier boarding and alighting. For specific seat availability, consult Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
1. “Train Follows People” Slow Travel Mode: Travel by night, sightsee by day, fixed berths without needing to pack luggage, greatly reducing travel fatigue for middle-aged and elderly people.
2. Age-Friendly Details: The carriage aisles are wider with handrails for easy movement. The itinerary includes scheduled rest times to avoid a “rushed” sightseeing pace, keeping the rhythm relaxed.
3. Worry-Free Experience with No Self-Paid Items: The fee includes major transportation, accommodation, scenic spot tickets within the itinerary, and some meals, reducing the hassle of on-site decisions. The train is equipped with a dining car and leisure area, making the journey not monotonous.
4. Guarantee: Organized by a regular travel agency, signing a unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, with clear rights and responsibilities to protect your legitimate interests.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement
Enjoy@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Gobi Cruise Special TrainDay 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Yining
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Xinjiang Yipahan Lavender Sightseeing Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Color Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Premium@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
The “Gobi Cruise” Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train is a distinctive product for long-distance, leisurely slow travel in Xinjiang. It adopts a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model, saving you the hassle of frequently changing hotels and packing luggage, allowing you to easily enjoy the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang from a moving five-star hotel.Day 6:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Daxi Village – Tiemenguan Pass – Korla – Kuytun
Day 7:Kuytun – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Lavender Garden – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Shuanghe
Day 9:Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Color Cotton Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar – Kuqa
Travel Pace: The entire trip lasts 13 days. During the day, you visit famous scenic spots like Turpan, Kanas, and Kashgar, and at night, you rest on the special train. The pace is relaxed, suitable for tourists who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.Day 6:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
(If the southern section of Duku Highway is not open in late May, it will be upgraded to a flight from Kuqa to Yining or Nalati)
Day 7:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Kekedala/Yining City
(In late May: Yining or Nalati – Nalati Grassland – Kekedala City/Yining City)
Day 8:Kekedala/Yining – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 9:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Stone Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Color Cotton Technology Park (Medicinal Diet and Health Hot Pot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
Departure Dates
Enjoy@Gobi Cruise:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Premium@Gobi Cruise:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17 (Duku Highway not open in May, alternate itinerary applies)
Core Experience: A single itinerary covers diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities. The special train connects the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang without the need for transfers, which is very considerate of your physical strength.Luxury@Gobi Cruise:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17 (Duku Highway not open in May, changed to flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Reference Prices
Enjoy@Gobi Cruise
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment:Upper berth: 2980 RMB/person, middle berth: 3980 RMB/person, lower berth: 4580 RMB/person
Double-Deck Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Compartment:Middle berth: 3980 RMB/person, lower berth: 4580 RMB/person
Premium@Gobi Cruise
Double-Deck 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth: 7980 RMB/person, lower berth: 8980 RMB/person
Luxury@Gobi Cruise
Double-Deck 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips:The above are reference prices. Actual prices may vary slightly due to season, berth type, and departure period. Please refer to the contract signed with Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for specifics.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
If you want to ride the “Gobi Cruise,” please keep this booking guide. This special train product is not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules and complete reservations through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
Reference Booking Process:
1. Contact and Consultation: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about detailed itineraries, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Target Audience: Especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends aged 50 and above, as well as tourists who want a worry-free, effortless trip with the whole family.2. Choose Travel Product: Based on your free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide basic identification information such as traveler names and valid ID numbers for registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the required booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain a receipt, and sign a unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
💡 Warm Tips:June to September is the peak tourist season each year, and long-distance special train seats are relatively tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule early and pay a deposit to secure your desired seat.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Related Information
Fees Include:Related transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing services within the itinerary.
Fees Exclude:Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
Warm Tips:All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included benefits are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. For more details, consult customer service for a detailed explanation.
🌟 VIII. Regarding Senior Ticket Discounts
1. National Preferential Policies
According to the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China” and other regulations, senior tourists can enjoy ticket discounts. Typically, seniors aged 60 and above can enjoy half-price or free tickets at scenic spots with a valid ID or senior card. Seniors aged 70 and above may receive greater discounts, with some scenic spots offering free admission, but usually requiring an accompanying person. Specific policies are subject to the scenic spot’s announcement on the day.
2. Discount Operations in Special Train Itineraries
Group Discounts:When organizing group tours, travel agencies usually coordinate with scenic spots in advance to secure group discount prices, which are already reflected in the tour fee.
On-Site Discounts:If you hold a senior card or valid ID that meets local policies, you can proactively present it at the scenic spot ticket office to apply for additional ticket reductions. Whether discounts can be combined depends on the scenic spot’s regulations and the travel agency’s arrangements.
Important Note:Whether you can enjoy discounts and the amount of the discount are subject to various factors. It is recommended to confirm with Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center before your trip and carry the relevant documents with you for on-site use.
A “Gobi Cruise” slowly unfolds the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang before your eyes. Find the right channel to buy tickets, ask about discounts in advance, bring a good mood and your documents, and leave the rest to this “moving hotel” — set off with peace of mind.
The 2026 Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
