Sunset Red Special Train Booking Tutorial Explore Classic Scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various specifications from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train special tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
Want to take your parents or yourself on a comfortable and worry-free Xinjiang trip? 🚂 The Sunset Red Special Train is a popular choice. This tutorial will guide you step by step on how to book the ‘New National Train·North and South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour’, from selecting the departure period to signing the contract and making payment, making it clear step by step to help you easily arrange the trip.
📝 Special Train Highlights Overview
🚄 Travel by night, play by day, one berth throughout
Rest in a comfortable sleeper at night, play energetically during the day, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels. The special train implements ‘one berth throughout’, and large luggage can be stored on the train without needing to move it.
🏞 ️ North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Loop
One trip covers the essence of North and South Xinjiang:
North Xinjiang:Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland
South Xinjiang:Kashgar Ancient City, Pamir Plateau scenery, Hotan, Turpan
The route connects lakes, canyons, grasslands, and ancient cities, offering a rich experience.
👵 Elderly-friendly design, relaxed pace
Want to take your parents or yourself on a comfortable and worry-free Xinjiang trip? 🚂 The Sunset Red Special Train is a popular choice. This tutorial will guide you step by step on how to book the ‘New National Train·North and South Xinjiang Special Train 14-Day Tour’, from selecting the departure period to signing the contract and making payment, making it clear step by step to help you easily arrange the trip.The special train uses noise reduction technology, with stable carriages, and is equipped with elderly-friendly facilities such as gentle ramps, anti-slip handrails, and bedside call buttons. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.
🛌 Two accommodation options:Budget vs Luxury
Budget version:Selected local comfortable hotels, cost-effective, about 40 people per group.
Luxury version:Accommodation fully upgraded, including multiple nights of high-grade hotels, 1 night in a Hemu wooden house, and 1 night of special Nalati accommodation, with no more than 26 people per group for more refined service.
🗺 ️ 14-Day Itinerary Overview
The following is a simplified version of the itinerary; the specific arrangements are subject to the tour confirmation and contract.
Budget Version · 14-Day Itinerary
D1: Departure → Urumqi (Pick-up and check-in)
D2: Urumqi → Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Ayding Lake) → Hotan
D3: Crossing the He-Ruo Railway → Cele → Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon → Hotan
📝 Special Train Highlights OverviewD4: Hotan City (Tuancheng, Atlas Silk, Yotkan Ancient City) → Hotan Night Market
D5: Hotan → Kashgar →白沙湖 → Karakul Lake → Kashgar
D6: Kashgar One Day (Ancient City, Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall, Fragrant Concubine Garden, etc.) → Kuqa
D7: Kuqa → Keziliya Grand Canyon → Restan Street → Kuqa → Kuytun/Yining
D8: Kuytun/Yining → Nalati Town
D9: Nalati Town → Nalati Scenic Area → Kokdala
D10: Kokdala → Lavender Garden → Sayram Lake → Jinghe → Beitun
D11: Beitun → Kanas → Colorful Beach → Burqin
D12: Burqin → Hemu → Beitun → Urumqi
D13: Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Color Cotton Base → Urumqi
🚄 Travel by night, play by day, one berth throughoutD14: Urumqi → Departure (Drop-off)
Luxury Version · 14-Day Itinerary
The luxury version itinerary is basically the same as the first four days of the budget version, with main differences:
D7: Added crossing the southern section of the Duku Highway, visiting Bayanbulak Grassland.
D8-D12: The pace of visiting Nalati, Sayram Lake, and other attractions is more relaxed, with added experiences like Huiyuan Ancient City.
D13: Added a medicinal diet health hotpot experience during the Tianshan Tianchi trip.
💰 2026 Price Reference
Take a tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, with various specifications from economy to luxury available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
The following are the planned departures and reference prices for 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to season, policies, etc., please refer to the final signed travel contract.
| Product Version | Berth | Reference Price/Person | Main Accommodation Standard |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Budget Version | Upper Berth | 5980 RMB | Local comfortable hotel |
Rest in a comfortable sleeper at night, play energetically during the day, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels. The special train implements ‘one berth throughout’, and large luggage can be stored on the train without needing to move it. | | Lower Berth | 6980 RMB | |
| Luxury Version | Upper Berth | 14800 RMB | Upgraded multiple nights of high-grade hotels, Hemu wooden house, etc. |
| | Lower Berth | 15800 RMB | |
Expenses not included:Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, personal expenses, and scenic area tickets and shuttle buses (specific details subject to the contract).
📞 How to Book
You can book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consult about the product
Contact the travel agency by phone or WeChat to confirm your preferred departure period, version (Budget/Luxury), and berth, and inquire about any early bird discounts.
Consultation phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233
🏞️ North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Loop2. Submit information
After confirming your intention, provide each traveler’s name, valid ID number (for booking and insurance), and contact information as required.
3. Sign contract and pay
The travel agency issues an electronic contract. After both parties confirm it is correct, make payment via bank transfer or other methods to complete the signing.
4. Pre-trip preparation
Before departure, pay attention to pick-up information, and prepare valid documents and personal medications as required.
💡 Cost and Service Description
Cost includes
Transportation:Special train sleeper berth (one berth throughout), local tourist bus.
Accommodation:Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
One trip covers the essence of North and South Xinjiang:Service:Full-trip one-stop tour guide service.
Costs not included
Round-trip transportation to and from Urumqi.
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
Scenic area tickets and shuttle buses (specific details subject to the contract).
Service and
Elderly-friendly service:The special train and itinerary design fully consider the needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists, with a relaxed pace.
Safety:The travel agency is insured according to regulations. If the itinerary involves uncertain factors such as weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate and make reasonable changes.
Single traveler registration
The travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing. If a single room is needed, additional costs will be negotiated.
Important Notes
All cancellation and change rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law’ and the ‘Travel Contract’ signed by both parties. For specific itinerary, costs, and service details, please refer to the actual consultation and signing.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
