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🚂 【Gobi Cruise Tour Train】2026 13-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang｜A New Way to Lie Down and Travel Xinjiang, Comfortable Travel at the Right Time!
Want to see the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts of the Tianshan Mountains in one go, but don’t want to be exhausted from thousands of kilometers of driving? In 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tour train, with its golden combination of ‘train + car,’ allows tourists to truly experience deep travel by ‘sleeping in the scenery and waking up at the destination.’ This air-conditioned tour train, running through northern and southern Xinjiang, not only recommends covering classic landmarks like Kanas, Nalati, Kashgar Old City, and Sayram Lake but also cleverly avoids long-distance bus travel. With no need to change berths throughout the journey and large luggage stored on board, it’s both effortless and reassuring.
📍 Overview of Route Highlights
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not actually sailing on water but is a figurative name for a customized double-decker tourist train—the carriages are as stable and comfortable as a cruise ship, with scenery unfolding like a scroll along the way. This route spans the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang and the cultural landscapes of southern Xinjiang, covering core attractions such as Flaming Mountain, Ayding Lake, Keziliya Grand Canyon,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), Karakul Lake, Duku Highway (open depending on the season), Ahe Highway, Hemu Village,五彩滩 (Colorful Beach), and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan. The itinerary also includes special folk activities, such as participating in the opening ceremony of Kashgar Old City, watching traditional music and dance performances, and experiencing the古道温泉 (Ancient Road Hot Springs) for relaxation. In terms of dining, there are multiple themed banquets, such as cold-water fish feast, Turpan fruit feast (buffet with song and dance), Yaochi feast, and medicinal health hotpot, balancing flavor and experience.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the local finalized draft)
Enjoy@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Tour Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Day 6:Korla – Daxi Village – Lop Nur Village – Iron Gate Pass – Korla – Yining
🚂【Gobi Cruise Tour Train】2026 13-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang｜A New Way to Lie Down and Travel Xinjiang, Comfortable Travel at the Right Time!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 Springs – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of Tianshan – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure point
Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Tour Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 5:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Tongrentang – Kashgar – Korla
Want to see the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts of the Tianshan Mountains in one go, but don’t want to be exhausted from thousands of kilometers of driving? In 2026, the ‘Gobi Cruise’ tour train, with its golden combination of ‘train + car,’ allows tourists to truly experience deep travel by ‘sleeping in the scenery and waking up at the destination.’ This air-conditioned tour train, running through northern and southern Xinjiang, not only recommends covering classic landmarks like Kanas, Nalati, Kashgar Old City, and Sayram Lake but also cleverly avoids long-distance bus travel. With no need to change berths throughout the journey and large luggage stored on board, it’s both effortless and reassuring.Day 6:Korla – Lop Nur Village – Daxi Village – Iron Gate 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 Springs – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Kanas – Colorful Beach – Burqin
Day 11:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of Tianshan – China Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure point
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour Train 13-Day Tour Brief Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Grape Valley) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – (Tour Train) – Kashgar
📍 Overview of Route HighlightsDay 4:Kashgar -白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Our agency offers various travel options for everyone, including tour train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car rentals. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
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, 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 Springs – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 10:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 12:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of Tianshan – Colorful Cotton Science and Technology Park (Medicinal Health Hotpot)
Day 13:Urumqi – Departure point
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
The ‘Gobi Cruise’ is not actually sailing on water but is a figurative name for a customized double-decker tourist train—the carriages are as stable and comfortable as a cruise ship, with scenery unfolding like a scroll along the way. This route spans the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang and the cultural landscapes of southern Xinjiang, covering core attractions such as Flaming Mountain, Ayding Lake, Keziliya Grand Canyon,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), Karakul Lake, Duku Highway (open depending on the season), Ahe Highway, Hemu Village,五彩滩 (Colorful Beach), and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan. The itinerary also includes special folk activities, such as participating in the opening ceremony of Kashgar Old City, watching traditional music and dance performances, and experiencing the古道温泉 (Ancient Road Hot Springs) for relaxation. In terms of dining, there are multiple themed banquets, such as cold-water fish feast, Turpan fruit feast (buffet with song and dance), Yaochi feast, and medicinal health hotpot, balancing flavor and experience.💰 Price and Tour Dates (Presented strictly according to the local finalized draft)
Enjoy@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
Hard Sleeper 6-Bed Compartment:Upper berth 2980 yuan/person, Middle berth 3980 yuan/person, Lower berth 4580 yuan/person
Double-decker Hard Sleeper 4-Bed Cabin:Middle berth 3980 yuan/person, Lower berth 4580 yuan/person
Premium@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates:May 20, June 13, July 7, July 31, August 24, September 17
(Duku Highway not open in May, changed to alternative itinerary)
Double-decker 4-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:Upper berth 7980 yuan/person, Lower berth 8980 yuan/person
Luxury@Gobi Cruise Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour Train 13-Day Tour
Departure Dates: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)
🗓️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the local finalized draft)Double-decker 2-Bed Soft Sleeper Cabin:19800 yuan/person
> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees, remaining seats, and berth allocation are subject to the actual signed contract and may vary slightly with the tour date.
📞 Registration and Inquiry Methods
This route can be inquired about and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2233
Same as WeChat:181-3962-2233
(Please note ‘Gobi Cruise Inquiry’ when adding, and customer service will provide detailed itinerary information and real-time seat availability)
🧳 Fee and Service Description
Fees typically include: round-trip hard sleeper train from various locations to Urumqi (for some packages), full air-conditioned tour train accommodation (no berth change), first admission tickets to listed attractions, main meals and breakfast, full tour guide service, 24-hour pick-up service at station/airport, special cultural experience activities, and travel gift packs (such as ethnic flower hats, Atlas silk scarves, dried fruit snacks, etc.).
Not Included:Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded projects, single room supplement (for solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special circumstances need separate negotiation), travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own).
All service content and standards are subject to actual consultation and the signed travel contract. Transportation, accommodation, and scenic area opening status involved in the itinerary may change due to seasons or policies. The travel agency will make reasonable optimizations in consultation with tourists while protecting their rights.
🌄 Suitable Crowd and Travel Suggestions
This route is suitable for tourists who want to easily explore the entire Xinjiang region, focusing on comfort and pace, especially for family trips, elderly groups, and first-time visitors to Xinjiang. May to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, with pleasant weather, lush grasslands, and clear lakes, making it an excellent time to experience the scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang. It is recommended to inquire about seat availability 15-30 days in advance to secure the ideal berth type.
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For more details about Xinjiang tour trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
