Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Tour Price List 2026 Official Latest

【Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book 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.
🚂 A slow travel guide to northern and southern Xinjiang, specially designed for middle-aged and elderly friends:Gobi Cruise Special Train Travel Guide
Many seniors have always wanted to travel across northern and southern Xinjiang but worry about the long journeys, complicated transfers, and opaque costs. The 2026 Gobi Cruise panoramic air-conditioned special train for northern and southern Xinjiang perfectly meets the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly groups. Without frequent packing or rushing to change trains, you can easily explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The Gobi Cruise Special Train is a unique long-distance leisure slow travel special train in China, focusing on a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a mode of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving the hassle of repeated packing and intercity transfers. This special train connects over a dozen classic attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse experiences such as natural scenery, cultural history, and unique landforms. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with ample time for sightseeing and rest at each attraction, adapting to the routines of middle-aged and elderly groups. No need to rush through the itinerary or compete for photo spots; slowly experience the vast landscapes of Xinjiang.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The Gobi Cruise Special Train offers various seat and compartment types, differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences.
1. 6-person Hard Sleeper: Spacious with constant temperature air conditioning and shelves. The berths are reasonably spaced, suitable for groups of old friends traveling together, with a lively atmosphere and high cost-effectiveness.
2. 4-person Double-deck Hard Sleeper Compartment: A relatively private compartment with fewer people, quieter, and more spacious. The upper and lower berths are appropriately sized, allowing you to stand up without bending. Traveling with acquaintances makes it easy to look after each other.
3. 4-person Double-deck Soft Sleeper Compartment: Wider berths with softer mattresses, each equipped with a reading light. The compartment has good soundproofing, ensuring better rest quality, suitable for tourists with higher sleep quality requirements.
4. 2-person Double-deck Soft Sleeper Compartment: Exclusive private space with a small storage wardrobe for easy placement of daily items. Higher privacy and comfort, suitable for tourists with higher space requirements.
The special train is well-equipped overall, with constant temperature air conditioning throughout, two dining cars that can serve multiple people at once, a rich variety of meal options, and leisure function cars with chess tables, massage chairs, and other leisure facilities. During the journey, you can chat and relax with fellow travelers to pass the time. Fixed berths throughout the trip eliminate the need to move luggage midway, saving many travel hassles.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The Gobi Cruise Special Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular travel.

🚂 A slow travel guide to northern and southern Xinjiang, specially designed for middle-aged and elderly friends: Gobi Cruise Special Train Travel Guide1. Attentive Accompanying Service: Professional staff accompany the entire journey, equipped with basic emergency medical supplies, ready to respond to various needs during the trip. Issues can be communicated and coordinated in a timely manner.
2. Relaxed Itinerary Pace: Daily sightseeing time is reasonably arranged, with 2-3 hours for sightseeing and rest at each attraction. No rushing through the schedule, and ample lunch break time is provided, aligning with the routines of middle-aged and elderly groups.
3. Adapted Meals: Meals balance local specialties and palatability. Besides Xinjiang specialties, easily digestible foods like porridge and soft noodles are also provided. The dining pace is relaxed, without the need to eat in a hurry.
4. Convenient Transportation Connections: Transfers between the special train and scenic spots use spacious and comfortable vehicles, easy to board and alight. No need to plan transportation or rush to buy tickets and change trains throughout the trip, making travel more worry-free.
Additionally, according to the preferential policies announced by Xinjiang scenic spots in 2026, seniors aged 60 (inclusive) to 65 (exclusive) can enjoy half-price discounts on the first admission tickets of most scenic spots with valid identification. Seniors aged 65 (inclusive) and above can enjoy free first admission tickets to most scenic spots with valid identification. Specific preferential policies are subject to the announcements of each scenic spot on the day. Eligible tourists can enjoy corresponding discounts according to the rules.
IV. Simple Itinerary for the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The Gobi Cruise Special Train currently has three tiers of products, with itineraries as follows. All adopt a mode of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, without frequent accommodation changes, allowing easy exploration of attractions along the way:
Budget@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned 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

Many seniors have always wanted to travel across northern and southern Xinjiang but worry about the long journeys, complicated transfers, and opaque costs. The 2026 Gobi Cruise panoramic air-conditioned special train for northern and southern Xinjiang perfectly meets the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly groups. Without frequent packing or rushing to change trains, you can easily explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang.Day 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur People’s Village – Tiemenguan – Korla – Yining
Day 7:Yining – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan County
Day 8:Xinyuan County – Xinjiang Yiparhan 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 Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned 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

I. Detailed Introduction to the Gobi Cruise Special TrainDay 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Lop Nur People’s Village – Daxi Village – Tiemenguan – 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

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.
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure
(Duku Highway not open in May, alternative itinerary provided)
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Grape Valley) – Kuqa

The Gobi Cruise Special Train is a unique long-distance leisure slow travel special train in China, focusing on a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a mode of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving the hassle of repeated packing and intercity transfers. This special train connects over a dozen classic attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse experiences such as natural scenery, cultural history, and unique landforms. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with ample time for sightseeing and rest at each attraction, adapting to the routines of middle-aged and elderly groups. No need to rush through the itinerary or compete for photo spots; slowly experience the vast landscapes of Xinjiang.Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar -白沙湖 – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 6:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
(If the southern section of Duku Highway is not open in late May, upgrade 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 – Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park (Medicinal Diet Health Hotpot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Gobi Cruise Special Train(If Duku Highway is not open in May, change to a flight from Kuqa to Nalati/Yining)
Due to uncontrollable factors such as road conditions, weather, and scenic spot openings, the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement.
V. 2026 Gobi Cruise Special Train Departure Dates and Price Explanation
The 2026 Gobi Cruise Special Train has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak travel seasons to meet different travel plans. Different seat types and departure schedules correspond to different per-person travel prices, with various berths and compartments having corresponding reference price ranges.
Specific departure dates are:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Reference prices for each tier of products are as follows:
Budget@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour
6-person Hard Sleeper:Upper berth 2980 RMB/person, Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
4-person Double-deck Hard Sleeper Compartment:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person, Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour
4-person Double-deck Soft Sleeper Compartment:Upper berth 7980 RMB/person, Lower berth 8980 RMB/person
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Special Train 13-Day Tour
2-person Double-deck Soft Sleeper Compartment:19800 RMB/person

The Gobi Cruise Special Train offers various seat and compartment types, differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences.The above prices are for reference only and may fluctuate slightly with the season, room type, and schedule. The actual price is subject to consultation and contract. Availability is subject to real-time inquiry.
VI. How to Book and Register for the Gobi Cruise Special Train, Where to Buy Tickets and Register?
If you want to take the Gobi Cruise Special Train, please keep this booking guide.
Gobi Cruise Special 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 Service Special Train Center.
Reference booking process:
1. Contact and Consult: 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 the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Gobi Cruise Special Train.
2. Choose Travel Product: Based on your free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat room type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan通行证, passport, etc.) of travelers for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. 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 for popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your desired seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. Gobi Cruise Special Train Cost and Service Related Explanation
The service items included in the Gobi Cruise Special Train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
For single travelers, the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. All itinerary service details, charging standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Various travel-related rights and charges are subject to actual consultation and contract. Tourists eligible for scenic spot preferential policies can enjoy corresponding ticket discounts according to the scenic spot’s announced rules. For specific discount details, please consult the staff. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation. All regulations are subject to the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant laws.
Currently, the grasslands in Xinjiang are gradually turning green, and mountain flowers are blooming. It is a good time for travel. If you have always wanted to explore the various landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang without enduring the hardships of travel, you can contact Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to learn more about the Gobi Cruise Special Train, choose a suitable departure schedule, and start a relaxed and comfortable slow tour of Xinjiang.
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.