What is the specific fare for the 2025 ‘Sunset Glow’ series of tourist trains? This is undoubtedly a question on the minds of many travel enthusiasts. In order to meet the needs of the vast number of passengers, Xinjiang tourist trains have carefully planned and launched the ‘Gobi Cruiser’ Sunset Glow tourist train, featuring comfort and safety: round-trip by dedicated train throughout the journey, adopting an evening departure and morning arrival operation mode, saving you a precious 50+ hours and reducing the fatigue of a journey of over 5,000 kilometers, enhancing your travel experience. The train is equipped with exclusive berths, allowing the train to follow you, so you don’t need to frequently carry large luggage, allowing you to lie down and enjoy the stunning scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang. In addition, we exclusively offer an itinerary that crosses the Duku Highway, allowing you to experience the essence of attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang at one time, leaving no regrets. The schedule for the 2025 Xinjiang tourist trains has now been officially announced. It is worth noting that last year, tickets for the Xinjiang tourist train’s round-trip through northern and southern Xinjiang were in short supply and the scene was fiery. Therefore, for passengers planning to participate in the Xinjiang tourist train in 2025, it is recommended that you book as early as possible to avoid missing out. As for the pre-sale of the 2025 Xinjiang tourist train, it has quietly started. For more information about Xinjiang tourist trains, such as Gobi Cruiser, New Western Train, Tianshan Train, and other official booking center hotlines for Xinjiang train tours: Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information). Gobi Cruiser Xinjiang tourist train itinerary:
Day 1: Destination – Urumqi (station pick-up)
Day 2: Urumqi – Mount Tianchi – Turpan
Day 3: Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Wells – Grape Valley – Kuqa
Day 4: Kuqa – Kuqa Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 – Sleeping Hu Yang – Alar
Day 5: Alar – Gate of the Desert – 359th Brigade Memorial Hall – Aksu – Kashgar
Day 6: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 7: Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar – Shihezi
Day 8: The special train arrives in Shihezi at noon – Junken Museum – Zhou Enlai Monument – Shihezi Shihezi Meeting
Day 9: Shihezi – North Section of Duku Highway – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan
Day 10: Xinyuan – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Day 11: Bole/Shuanghe – Ancient Path Hot Springs – Guishi Valley – Bole – Beitun
Day 12: Beitun – West Sea Scenic Area – 185th Regiment Baisha Lake – Habahe/185th Regiment
Day 13: Habahe – Kanas – Burqin/Chongping’er
Day 14: Jiadenyu/Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 15: Urumqi – Departure (station transfer) Characteristics of the Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Tourism Train:
1. Double-deck hard berths, with six-person or four-person compartments, moving with the passengers; no need to change berths throughout the journey
2. Free 24-hour pick-up service from the train station and airport
3. A small car will take you through the North Section of the Duku Highway and the Ancient Path Hot Springs to experience the warmth of the hot springs
4. Carefully selected local three-star or three-diamond hotel accommodations
5. Throughout the journey, 20 formal meals are included, with eight dishes and one soup per meal, served at a table for ten people, featuring special local cuisine. HOTEL cold-water fish banquet
6. Men’s ethnic floral hats and women’s Aidilais scarves, Xinjiang dried fruits [Covering all the best attractions]
Covering the best attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang, including Mount Tianchi, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, the Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa王府 (王府 refers to a nobleman’s mansion), Sleeping Hu Yang (a type of dead poplar tree), the Gate of the Desert, the 359th Brigade Memorial Hall, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Karakul Lake, the Junken Museum, Zhou Enlai Monument, Duku Highway (North Section), Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Lavender Manor, Guishi Valley, Ancient Path Hot Springs, 185th Regiment Baisha Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and more, without any regrets. Booking process and precautions for the Gobi Cruise double-decker train with online celebrity appeal:
1. Since the Gobi Cruise Train is a customized tourist train, it is recommended to book tickets through official travel agencies cooperating with the Railway Bureau, such as Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and other designated formal travel agency channels. It is recommended to call the Gobi Cruise official booking center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and booking: Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).
2. The Gobi Cruise Train does not sell train tickets separately; they must be booked together with tourism products. When booking, ID card information is required, and a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulation Platform must be signed.
3. Determine the specific price based on the travel date and chosen route. Prices may vary due to the peak and off-peak seasons of tourism in Xinjiang and different travel dates. Select the appropriate travel time and tourism product.
4. Provide your name and ID card number to customer service to confirm the departure date and tourism product. Prepay the train ticket deposit, sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision, and complete registration. As the Gobi Cruise is a customized tourism train with regular departures, only 2 trains per month and 11 trains per year, it is recommended to book in advance to avoid affecting your travel plans. Due to the high demand for Gobi Cruise tickets, based on sales and booking situations in the past two years, it is recommended to consult customer service in advance for detailed itinerary and cost information to better plan your trip. Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Tourism Train Schedule and Ticket Prices:
I. Value – Blue Diamond @ Gobi Cruise 15 Days
Upper berth in a 6-person hard sleeper compartment: 4680 yuan/person
Middle berth in a 6-person hard sleeper compartment: 5280 yuan/person
Lower berth in a 6-person hard sleeper compartment: 5880 yuan/person
Upper berth in a 4-person hard sleeper compartment: 5280 yuan/person
Lower berth in a 4-person hard sleeper compartment: 5880 yuan/person
Departure Dates: May 12/25; June 8/22; July 6/20; Aug 3/17/31; Sep 14/28
II. Premium – Silver Diamond @ Gobi Cruise Train 15 Days
3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 2 nights in high-end homestays
Upper berth in a 4-person soft sleeper compartment: 13800 yuan/person
Lower berth in a 4-person soft sleeper compartment: 15800 yuan/person
Departure Dates: May 12/25; June 8/22; July 6/20; Aug 3/17/31; Sep 14/28. III. Gobi Cruise @ 11-Day Northern Xinjiang Round-Trip Train Tour
Comprehensive coverage of Northern Xinjiang’s top attractions
Special Offer: Upper berth in a 6-person hard sleeper compartment: 3680 yuan/person
Special Offer: Upper berth in a 4-person hard sleeper compartment: 3980 yuan/person
Special Offer: Lower berth in a 4-person hard sleeper compartment: 4380 yuan/person
Departure Dates: May 16, 29; June 12/26; July 10/24; Aug 7/21; Sep 4/18; Oct 2
IV. Gobi Cruise @ 9-Day Southern Xinjiang Round-Trip Train Tour
Panoramic view of Southern Xinjiang’s charm
Special Offer: Upper berth in a 6-person hard sleeper compartment: 3580 yuan/person
Special Offer: Upper berth in a 4-person hard sleeper compartment: 3980 yuan/person
Special Offer: Lower berth in a 4-person hard sleeper compartment: 4580 yuan/person
Departure Dates: May 12/25; June 8/22; July 6/20; Aug 3/17/31; Sep 14/28. For information on how to book tickets and register for the Gobi Cruise Train Tour, the departure and arrival cities of the Gobi Cruise Train Tour, ticket prices, train marshaling details and interior descriptions, the annual schedule of the Gobi Cruise Train Tour has been released. Tourists interested in riding the Gobi Cruise Train Tour are welcome to consult the official train manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).