Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Tour Price List Senior Discount Price

[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.
🚂 [Gobi Cruise Special Train:A New Slow Travel Experience in Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tailored for Seniors]🌄
I. Detailed Introduction to the Gobi Cruise Special Train
The Gobi Cruise Special Train is a distinctive long-distance leisure slow travel train in China, designed for tourists aged 50 and above. It centers on a ‘residential travel’ concept, adopting a golden model of ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day.’ The entire train is equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, an oxygen supply system, and medical monitoring equipment, with specially designed barrier-free passages and age-friendly facilities, allowing tourists to enjoy an in-depth travel experience in a moving ‘star-rated hotel.’ The itinerary covers 12 prefecture-level cities in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, connecting over 20 core scenic spots across the Tianshan Mountains. There is no need to switch hotels throughout the journey, eliminating the hassle of daily packing, making it especially suitable for seniors who wish to explore Xinjiang with ease.
II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration of the Special Train
🛌 【Economy Type】Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment
・Configuration:Reading light, USB charging port, personal storage locker
・Space:Ceiling height 1.9 meters, corridor width 0.8 meters
・Facilities:Public washroom (24-hour hot water), water dispenser
・Advantages:Affordable, suitable for groups of friends traveling together
🛌 【Premium Type】Double-Layer Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Compartment
・Configuration:Panoramic viewing window, temperature control system, foldable table
・Space:Lower berth clear height 1.2 meters, upper berth allows sitting upright
・Facilities:In-compartment bathroom (dry and wet separation)
・Advantages:High privacy, suitable for family trips
🛌 【Luxury Type】Double-Layer Soft Sleeper 2-Bed Compartment

🚂【Gobi Cruise Special Train: A New Slow Travel Experience in Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tailored for Seniors】🌄・Configuration:Full underfloor heating, smart toilet, mini bar
・Space:Usable area 8㎡, equipped with sofa seating area
・Facilities:24-hour onboard butler service
・Advantages:Premium comfort, suitable for high-end customized tours
💡 Hardware Advantages:The entire train uses vibration-dampening and noise-reduction technology, with noise levels below 55 decibels; each carriage is equipped with AED emergency equipment; the dining car offers low-sugar, low-salt, easy-to-digest meals.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
✨ 【Attentive Accompanying Service】
・Each group is accompanied by 1 general practitioner and 2 certified guides
・Daily morning wellness exercise instruction
・A ‘Senior Service Desk’ is set up in the carriage, providing reading glasses, hearing aids, and other devices
🏨 【Comfortable Accommodation Experience】
・Partner hotels are all four-star or above, equipped with age-friendly furniture
・Special arrangement of 2 nights in scenic area characteristic guesthouses (Nalati/Hemu)
・Daily provision of traditional Chinese medicine foot bath packs and sleep-inducing aromatherapy
🎁 【Exclusive Special Arrangements】

I. Detailed Introduction to the Gobi Cruise Special Train・Home visit experience with various ethnic groups in Turpan
・Professional photographer follow-up service in Kashgar Ancient City
・Starlight concert by the shores of Sayram Lake
🚂 【Convenient Transportation Experience】
・VIP waiting room at Urumqi Station
・Full journey using 38-seat luxury tourist buses (equipped with oxygen tanks)
・Direct transfer distance between scenic spots does not exceed 3 hours
🍽 【Reasonable Dining Standards】
・Main meals: 8 dishes and 1 soup (including 2 dishes)
・Special arrangement of Xinjiang specialty food experiences:Baked bun making, hand-pilaf cooking class
・Daily provision of seasonal fruits and health teas
IV. Simplified Itinerary for the Gobi Cruise Special Train
📅 13-Day Itinerary for Economy/Premium Types:
D1:Departure → Urumqi (overnight on the train)
D2:Urumqi → Turpan (Flaming Mountains/Karez Well) → Kuqa

The Gobi Cruise Special Train is a distinctive long-distance leisure slow travel train in China, designed for tourists aged 50 and above. It centers on a ‘residential travel’ concept, adopting a golden model of ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day.’ The entire train is equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, an oxygen supply system, and medical monitoring equipment, with specially designed barrier-free passages and age-friendly facilities, allowing tourists to enjoy an in-depth travel experience in a moving ‘star-rated hotel.’ The itinerary covers 12 prefecture-level cities in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, connecting over 20 core scenic spots across the Tianshan Mountains. There is no need to switch hotels throughout the journey, eliminating the hassle of daily packing, making it especially suitable for seniors who wish to explore Xinjiang with ease.D3:Kuqa → Keziliya Grand Canyon → Restan Street → Kashgar
D4:Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Kashgar Ancient City
D5:Kashgar → Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall → Id Kah Mosque → Korla
D6:Korla → Lop Nur Village → Tiemen Pass → Yining
D7:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Xinyuan County
D8:Xinyuan → Lavender Garden → Huiyuan Ancient City → Sayram Lake
D9:Shuanghe → Guaishiyu → Ancient Road Hot Spring → Beitun
D10:Beitun → Kanas → Colorful Beach → Burqin
D11: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.
D12:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Colorful Cotton Technology Park
D13:Urumqi → Return journey
📅 Special Arrangements for Luxury Type:
・D6 adds crossing the northern section of the Duku Highway (changed to flying to Yining in May)
・D7 arranges in-depth tour of Nalati Scenic Area (including horse riding experience)
・D12 upgrades to a medicinal nourishing hotpot dinner
V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Explanation

II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration of the Special Train📅 6 planned departures for the year:
May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
💰 Price System:
・Economy Type:Upper berth 2980 RMB/person | Middle berth 3980 RMB/person | Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
・Premium Type:Middle berth 3980 RMB/person | Lower berth 4580 RMB/person
・Luxury Type:19800 RMB/person (2-bed compartment)
💡 Special Notes:
1. For the May departure, due to the Duku Highway not being open, the Luxury Type changes to flying from Kuqa to Nalati
2. Price includes full journey transportation, accommodation, tickets, and basic meals
3. Prices may vary slightly with season and room type; specific details are subject to the contract
4. Tourists aged 60 and above can enjoy scenic spot ticket discounts with valid ID (specifics subject to scenic spot policies)
VI. Booking and Registration Methods
📞 Three Steps to Book Tickets:
1️⃣ Consultation and Understanding:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center

🛌【Economy Type】Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment Manager Maizi 24-hour consultation
Landline:0991-3333832
Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
2️⃣ Choose Product:
Provide number of travelers, date preferences, seat requirements
Receive a customized itinerary plan
3️⃣ Complete Procedures:
・Submit copies of valid identification documents
・Pay 30% deposit to secure seats
・Sign an electronic travel contract
・Pay the balance 7 days before departure
⚠ ️Warm Tips:
・Seats are tight from June to September each year; it is recommended to book 60 days in advance
・Single travelers can be arranged for room sharing, no need to pay extra
・Itinerary changes require mutual agreement between both parties

・Configuration: Reading light, USB charging port, personal storage lockerVII. Fee and Service Explanation
📋 Fees Include:
・Special train sleeper fee (including bedding replacement)
・Full journey air-conditioned tourist bus
・12 breakfasts and 22 main meals
・12 nights accommodation (train + hotel)
・First admission tickets to scenic spots
・Guide service fee
・Travel accident insurance
🚫 Fees Exclude:
・Personal expenses (e.g., specialty snacks, souvenirs)
・Optional entertainment activities (e.g., horse riding, boat trips)
・(If separate accommodation is required)
・Expenses incurred due to force majeure
🌄 【Conclusion】
When the sunset gilds the Tianshan Mountains with a golden edge, and the Karez Well waters softly sing ancient songs, the Gobi Cruise Special Train carries a longing for a better life, slowly sailing toward the poetry and distant lands in the heart. This slow journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, tailored for seniors, is not just a geographical crossing but a spiritual return. Call 132-0133-3409 now to let professional travel consultants customize your exclusive trip and embark on a comfortable, warm Xinjiang journey! 🌺
(This information is updated to March 2026; specific details are subject to the latest announcements from the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center)
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.