How to Book the 2026 New National Train Tour Special Train Cost Quotes Schedule Routes Official Channels Summary Recommended Route Cost and Price
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
🚂 【New National Train No. 2026 North and South Xinjiang Special Train:A Moving Scenic Line Crossing the Tianshan Mountains】
On the vast land of Xinjiang, a steel dragon is uniquely connecting the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang—the New National Train No. North and South Xinjiang Special Train. This themed train, integrating transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing, is becoming a popular choice for in-depth travel in Xinjiang. In 2026, this special train will lead tourists through deserts, canyons, grasslands, and lakes with more optimized itineraries and more considerate services, allowing them to experience the diverse charm of Xinjiang.
✨ Route Highlights:Why Choose the New National Train?
A Moving ‘Five-Star Hotel’:The entire train features 4-person soft sleeper compartments equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and scenic windows. Upper berths start at 5,980 yuan per person (Budget Version), and lower berths start at 15,800 yuan per person (Luxury Version), catering to different budget needs.
One-Stop In-Depth Experience:A 14-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, covering core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kanas, and Nalati, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance self-driving, especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly tourists.
Seasonal Limited Scenery:The May-September schedule precisely matches Xinjiang’s prime travel season, avoiding severe cold and sandstorms, allowing tourists to fully enjoy the visual feast of grassland flower fields, snow-capped mountains, and lakes.
Cultural Immersion Experience:The special train features a ‘Mobile Classroom’ where intangible cultural heritage inheritors explain the craftsmanship of Atlas silk and performances by ethnic groups’ singers and dancers, filling the journey with humanistic warmth.
📅 2026 Schedule and Pricing Information
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the New National Train No. North and South Xinjiang Special Train will operate 5 schedules in 2026, all with 14-day itineraries:
🚂【New National Train No. 2026 North and South Xinjiang Special Train: A Moving Scenic Line Crossing the Tianshan Mountains】Budget Version:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
Upper berth: 5,980 yuan per person, Lower berth: 6,980 yuan per person
Luxury Version:Same 5 schedules as above
Upper berth: 14,800 yuan per person, Lower berth: 15,800 yuan per person
Price Includes:Soft sleeper compartments on the special train, comfortable/high-star hotel accommodations locally, full-time tour guide services, and ‘Red Hat’ luggage handling services at Urumqi Station.
Price Excludes:Admission tickets, meals, and personal expenses, subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
Notes:Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand, finalized by contract confirmation. It is recommended to book 30 days in advance to secure seats.
🗺 ️Simple Itinerary:14-day journey through the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang
Budget Version Itinerary Highlights
On the vast land of Xinjiang, a steel dragon is uniquely connecting the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang—the New National Train No. North and South Xinjiang Special Train. This themed train, integrating transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing, is becoming a popular choice for in-depth travel in Xinjiang. In 2026, this special train will lead tourists through deserts, canyons, grasslands, and lakes with more optimized itineraries and more considerate services, allowing them to experience the diverse charm of Xinjiang.Day 2:Urumqi → Turpan (Huorong Mountain, Karez Irrigation System, Aydingkol Lake) → Hotan
Explore the ‘Underground Canal’ Karez Irrigation System and experience the ‘negative altitude’ wonder at Aydingkol Lake (the lowest point on China’s mainland).
Day 5:Hotan → Kashgar (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake)
Visit the ‘Highland Sapphire’ Baisha Lake and enjoy the stunning view of Muztagh Ata reflected in Karakul Lake.
Day 11:Beitun → Kanas → Wucaitan
Stroll along the shores of Kanas Lake and admire the collision of colors between the Danxia landform and the Irtysh River at Wucaitan in the evening.
Luxury Version Upgraded Experience
Day 3:Cross the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway → Cele → Kunlun Mountains Scenic Area
Ride the ‘World’s First Desert Loop Railway,’ the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, and closely observe the contrast between the snow-capped peaks of the Kunlun Mountains and the Gobi desert.
✨Route Highlights: Why Choose the New National Train?Day 7:Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Bayanbulak
Drive through the southern section of the Duku Highway and wait for the miracle of the ‘Nine Suns’ sunset on the Bayanbulak Grassland.
Day 10:Bole → Guai Shiyu → Gudao Hot Spring
Visit Asia’s largest rock painting group at Guai Shiyu and experience natural hot springs to relieve travel fatigue.
📝 How to Book? Channel Summary
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
Registration Process:
1. Confirm the schedule and berth type (Budget/Luxury);
2. Provide tourist information and pay a deposit;
A Moving ‘Five-Star Hotel’: The entire train features 4-person soft sleeper compartments equipped with bathrooms, charging ports, and scenic windows. Upper berths start at 5,980 yuan per person (Budget Version), and lower berths start at 15,800 yuan per person (Luxury Version), catering to different budget needs.3. Sign an electronic contract clarifying included expenses and liability terms;
4. Receive a pre-departure manual 7 days before departure, including the special train schedule, hotel information, and tour guide contact details.
💰 Fee Explanation and Service Details
Fees Include:
Soft sleeper compartments on the special train (4 persons per room, with bathroom);
Budget Version:Comfortable local hotels (e.g., Hotan Yudu International Hotel, Kashgar Qiniwake Hotel);
Luxury Version:3 nights at a five-star hotel (e.g., Hilton Urumqi) + 4 nights at a four-diamond hotel + 1 night in a Hemu wooden house + 1 night at a Nalati homestay;
Full-time one-stop tour guide services and ‘Red Hat’ luggage handling at Urumqi Station;
Basic breakfast and mineral water provided on the special train.
One-Stop In-Depth Experience: A 14-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, covering core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kanas, and Nalati, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance self-driving, especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly tourists.Fees Exclude:
Admission tickets (e.g., 230 yuan per person for Kanas, 155 yuan per person for Tianshan Tianchi, subject to景区当日公示);
Main meals (except for breakfast on the special train, the tour guide can assist in recommending local specialty restaurants);
Personal expenses (e.g., shopping, entertainment projects).
Policies:Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing as much as possible. If room sharing is not possible, an additional fee will be required, subject to the contract.
⚠ ️Precautions and Compliance Tips
Policy Changes:In case of force majeure (e.g., extreme weather, railway maintenance), both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement;
Document Requirements:Valid identification documents must be carried. Foreign tourists need to complete relevant procedures in advance;
Health Tips:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so it is advisable to bring warm clothing. Some scenic areas are at high altitudes, so sun protection and hydration are necessary;
Contract Final:All service content and refund/change rules are subject to the contract signed by both parties, avoiding verbal commitments.
🌄The vastness of Xinjiang is worth measuring slowly over 14 days. The New National Train Special Train, with its ‘slow travel’ concept, allows tourists to experience the grandeur and warmth of Xinjiang in moving scenery. Whether choosing the cost-effective Budget Version or the in-depth Luxury Version, this journey will become an unforgettable memory. Immediately contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to start your north and south Xinjiang crossing journey!
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
