2026 Advance Booking for National Day Xinjiang Special Train Tour  Quotes + Popular Trains + Registration Guide Cost and Price of Recommended Routes

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New travel option for National Day holiday:2026 Xinjiang Special Train Tour Complete Guide (Including Quotations and Schedule Information)
Introduction:A unique way to enjoy the National Day Golden Week
The National Day holiday is a popular time for family trips and outings with friends, and Xinjiang, as a treasure trove of natural and cultural landscapes in China, has increasingly become a long-distance destination for tourists in recent years. In 2026, Xinjiang Railway Department, in collaboration with professional cultural tourism institutions, will launch multiple themed tourist special trains. These trains will connect core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang with a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, and the train follows the people” model, addressing the pain points of traditional group tours such as “frequent hotel changes and tiring luggage handling”. This article will provide a practical guide for tourists planning to travel during the National Day holiday, combining the latest schedule information, pricing system, and registration process for 2026.
I. Analysis of Core Routes for 2026 Xinjiang Special Trains
The Xinjiang tourist special train is not a single route but multiple themed loop routes designed according to seasonal and customer group demands, covering the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang, the cultural wonders of southern Xinjiang, and the historical sites of eastern Xinjiang. Here are the three popular routes recommended during the 2026 National Day holiday:
Route 1:12-Day Panoramic Loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Starting and ending in Urumqi)

New travel option for National Day holiday: 2026 Xinjiang Special Train Tour Complete Guide (Including Quotations and Schedule Information)Covered Areas:Northern Xinjiang (Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland), Southern Xinjiang (Kashgar Old Town, Pamir Plateau, Tianshan Grand Canyon), Eastern Xinjiang (Turpan Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells)
Landscape Features:
Natural Wonders:Kanas Lake, a打卡 (popular photo spot) for the “legend of the lake monster”, Sayram Lake, known as the “last tear of the Atlantic”, and horseback riding experience on the Nalati空中 (aerial) Grassland
Cultural Wonders:Opening ceremony of Kashgar Old Town, home visits to people of various ethnic groups, and display of Atlas silk production
Transportation Highlights:Travel through the middle section of the Duku Highway and experience the comfort of “four seasons in one day”
Schedule:September 28 – October 9 (Fully covering the National Day Golden Week)

Introduction: A unique way to enjoy the National Day Golden WeekRoute 2:8-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern Xinjiang (Starting and ending in Urumqi)
Covered Areas:Altay Region (Kanas, Hemu Village, Wucaitan (Colorful Beach)), Ili Valley (Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Liuxing Street)
Landscape Features:
Photography Paradise:Morning mist photography in Hemu Village, sunset at the Yardang landform of Wucaitan
Culinary Experience:Cold-water fish feast in Burqin, ethnic flavor meals on Liuxing Street in Ili
Schedule:September 30 – October 7 (Precisely matching the National Day holiday)

The National Day holiday is a popular time for family trips and outings with friends, and Xinjiang, as a treasure trove of natural and cultural landscapes in China, has increasingly become a long-distance destination for tourists in recent years. In 2026, Xinjiang Railway Department, in collaboration with professional cultural tourism institutions, will launch multiple themed tourist special trains. These trains will connect core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang with a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, and the train follows the people” model, addressing the pain points of traditional group tours such as “frequent hotel changes and tiring luggage handling”. This article will provide a practical guide for tourists planning to travel during the National Day holiday, combining the latest schedule information, pricing system, and registration process for 2026.Route 3:7-Day Cultural Tour of Southern Xinjiang (Starting and ending in Kashgar)
Covered Areas:Kashgar Region (Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Garden), Pamir Plateau (Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata), Hotan Region (Tuancheng, Yuetegan Ancient City)
Landscape Features:
Plateau Adventure:Self-drive on the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, visits to villages of various ethnic groups
Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience:Atlas silk production, sangpi paper block printing
Schedule:October 1 – October 7 (Fully on the road during the National Day holiday)

I. Analysis of Core Routes for 2026 Xinjiang Special TrainsII. Schedule and Pricing Information for the 2026 National Day Holiday
Prices for Xinjiang tourist special trains are tiered based on compartment type, itinerary duration, and service standards. Reference prices for the 2026 National Day holiday are as follows (subject to contract and may vary by schedule):
12-Day Panoramic Loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Silver Diamond Four-Person Compartment:RMB 19,888 per person (shared bathroom, suitable for family groups)
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment:RMB 20,888 per person (shared bathroom + damped upper bunk, good value option)
Silver Diamond Double Compartment:RMB 28,888 per person (private bathroom, recommended for couples)

The Xinjiang tourist special train is not a single route but multiple themed loop routes designed according to seasonal and customer group demands, covering the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang, the cultural wonders of southern Xinjiang, and the historical sites of eastern Xinjiang. Here are the three popular routes recommended during the 2026 National Day holiday:Children’s Discount:Unified price of RMB 7,980 per child under 1.2 meters without a bed (includes meals, seat, and guide services)
8-Day In-Depth Tour of Northern Xinjiang
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment:RMB 15,888 per person
Silver Diamond Executive Compartment:RMB 22,888 per person (upgraded facilities, includes desk and sofa)
7-Day Cultural Tour of Southern Xinjiang
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment:RMB 13,888 per person
Silver Diamond Deluxe Suite:RMB 32,888 per person (private bathroom + exclusive lounge area, high-end customization)
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Contact Manager Zhang Jing at phone number 18139622233 or WeChat 18139622233 to send itinerary and quotation