Why travel to Xinjiang by train?
When airplanes soar above the clouds and self-driving is hindered by mountain roads, a slowly moving special train is leisurely traveling between snow-capped mountains and oases. Xinjiang, this vast territory occupying one-sixth of China, hides the echoes of Silk Road camel bells and the melodious chants of pastoral songs. The tourist train is redefining the journey to the Western Regions with the "aesthetics of slowness" – no need to pack luggage and move hotels every day, no need to worry about altitude sickness or road conditions when driving, just lean against the viewing window and watch the Tianshan pasture unfold like a huge oil painting, letting the magnificent landscape of 1.66 million square kilometers turn into a flowing feast;
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What does 15 days mean?
It is enough to let the sound of the Tajik eagle flute seep into your biological clock, let the pebbles of the Yulongkashi River in Hotan round off the lines of your palm, and let the stories of the 22 ethnic groups who have lived in this land for generations on the 1.66 million square kilometers become the "Encyclopedia of the Western Regions" in your personal memory bank.
What are the characteristics of the special train?
✅ Train as a hotel: The same berth for the entire journey, avoiding the fatigue of carrying luggage and frequent transfers, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, saving time and worry
✅ Panoramic air-conditioned sleeper cars: Independent compartments / 4-person soft sleepers, equipped with charging ports and large viewing windows, enjoy scenic vistas while lying down;
✅ Middle-aged and elderly friendly: Professional guides accompany throughout the journey, including high-standard travel insurance for the entire trip, with a slow-paced itinerary without rushing;
✅ One ticket to explore the Silk Road: Full coverage of Northern Xinjiang’s fairy tales and Southern Xinjiang’s folk customs, driving through the Duku Highway, circumnavigating Sayram Lake, strolling through Kashgar Old Town… Capturing all the online celebrity attractions!
✅ Suitable for: Silver-haired tourists who want a hassle-free trip to Xinjiang / Family trips with three generations / Photography enthusiasts / Deep cultural lovers / Single youth eager to meet fellow travelers!
Traveling through Xinjiang by train · The grand debut of the Xinjiang tourist train in 2025 · Price list for the ‘Sunset Red’ train in Xinjiang · Booking process on the official website for the ‘Sunset Red’ tourist train in Xinjiang · Xinjiang tourist train groups
The ‘Sunset Red’ tour train for middle-aged and elderly people in Xinjiang allows you to travel through Xinjiang by train – the ‘Beautiful Xinjiang’ special tourist train covers more than 80% of the 5A scenic spots north and south of Mount Tianshan in Xinjiang, presenting a panoramic view of Xinjiang’s glaciers, rivers, lakes, snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, Yadan landforms, gobi, deserts, canyons, wetlands, and historical relics. It encompasses Xinjiang’s rich natural scenery, cultural relics, folk customs, and other unique tourism resources. One train ride takes you through the popular attractions across Xinjiang, loved by most middle-aged and elderly people.
Q: What is the price of the local ‘Sunset Red’ tour train for middle-aged and elderly people in Xinjiang? Where is the departure station of the ‘Sunset Red’ tour train in Xinjiang? Where can I sign up for the ‘Sunset Red’ tour train in Xinjiang? What are the departure schedules of the ‘Sunset Red’ tour train groups in Xinjiang?
Answer: The Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Train requires participants to join the group in Urumqi; you need to arrive in Urumqi by plane or train on your own (for the convenience of middle-aged and elderly friends from all over the country, we can book train tickets from your destination to Urumqi for you); our company provides 24/7 airport/train station pick-up service; prices for the Xinjiang middle-aged and elderly special train vary depending on the route; booking hotline for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Train: 180 9596 9599.
Introduction to the Xinjiang New Western Tourism Train: The panoramic air-conditioned tourism train plan for northern and southern Xinjiang. The beauty of the world is all contained within the Xinjiang New Western Train for northern and southern Xinjiang. Take the popular double-decked special train and national train to explore the panoramic view of northern and southern Xinjiang. Traveling through Xinjiang by train will bring us a brand-new way of traveling and revolutionize traditional tourism models. Instead of being limited to a narrow tourist area, we can freely explore Xinjiang’s vast 1.6 million square kilometers. This mysterious and vast land will bring us endless surprises and discoveries.
The Beautiful Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Train offers comfort and safety: with dedicated trains departing and arriving at night, saving over 50 hours and more than 5,000 kilometers of travel fatigue. With exclusive berths and luggage transported with the train, you can lie down and enjoy the scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang without having to carry large luggage. Experience the best attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.
[Product Features of Xinjiang’s Premier National Train and New Western Tourism Train]
Enjoy the Scenery: Northern Xinjiang boasts glaciers, snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, deserts, gobi, oases, grasslands, ancient villages…
Experience the Culture: Southern Xinjiang is home to many ethnic minorities who live and thrive here; there are also eagles soaring in the sky above the Pamir Plateau.
Gold Medal Tour Guides on the New Western Tourism Train: Excellent tour guides accompanying throughout the journey, with interesting explanations and humorous delivery to keep things engaging.
Service Guarantee on the New Western Tourism Train: Experienced Tour Guide + Professional Driver + 24/7 Butler Service throughout the Journey.
Thoughtful Gifts on the New Western Tourism Train: Aidelas Silk Scarf + Small Flower Hat + Dried Fruit Gift Pack;
Gourmet Feast on the New Western Tourism Train: Nine Bowls and Three Rows + Xiangfei Banquet + Uyghur Folk Dance Banquet + Pigeon Soup + Noodles;
Comfortable Hotels on the New Western Tourism Train: 4 nights at high-end boutique hotels, 1 night at a resort hotel, with an upgrade to a five-star hotel for 1 night;
Cultural Experience on the New Western Tourism Train: Corps Red Culture + Uyghur Folk Customs + Kazakh Grassland Culture + Mongolian敖包Prayer Ceremony;
Operating Dates and Prices for Xinjiang’s Premier National Train and New Western Tourism Train Products in 2025:
Enjoy the unique landscapes of both northern and southern Xinjiang on a one-time journey by a dedicated train. In the Altay direction, there are Kanas Lake, known as the Eastern Switzerland, Hemu Village, known as God’s Own Land, and Colorful Beach, known as the First Beach in the World. Yili, known as the Jiangnan (south of the Great Wall) beyond the Great Wall, boasts the Nalati Grasslands and the picturesque Sayram Lake, a highland lake and a pearl beyond the Great Wall. The Turpan area, known as the Fire Valley, features the ancient Karez irrigation system, vast deserts, and the famous Grape Valley with its kilometer-long grape trellis, as well as Tian Chi, a highland lake in Tianshan Mountain. The mysterious southern Xinjiang region with ethnic characteristics features the Tajik people, the guests from the iceberg, and the ancient Uyghur folklore, which will leave you dazzled and fully immerse you in the beauty of Xinjiang.
The first tourism train product of Xinjiang Tourism Special Train:
Xinjiang [Chief National Train] In-depth Round-trip Special Train 14-day Tour (Value)
Departure Location: Urumqi Starting and Ending
Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Departure Dates and Ticket Prices
Departure Dates: April 20th, May 17th
Ticket Price: 6 people per room, Hard Sleeper Upper Berth: 3,980 yuan/person, Middle Berth: 4,980 yuan/person, Lower Berth: 5,980 yuan/person
Departure Dates: June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 6th
Ticket Price: 6 people per room, Hard Sleeper Upper Berth: 4,980 yuan/person, Middle Berth: 5,980 yuan/person, Lower Berth: 6,980 yuan/person
The second tourism train product of Xinjiang Tourism Special Train:
Xinjiang [Chief National Train] In-depth Round-trip Special Train 14-day Tour (Premium)
Starting and Ending City: Xinjiang · Urumqi City
Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Departure Dates and Ticket Prices
Departure Dates: April 20th, May 17th
April 20th Ticket Price: 4 people per room, National Train Upper Berth: 7,999 yuan/person, Lower Berth: 8,999 yuan/person
May 17th Ticket Price: 4 people per room, National Train Upper Berth: 8,599 yuan/person, Lower Berth: 9,599 yuan/person
Departure Dates: June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 6th
Ticket Price: 4 people per room, National Train Upper Berth: 13,800 yuan/person, Lower Berth: 15,800 yuan/person
New Oriental Express Golden Diamond + Silver Diamond Carriage
•• Pre-sale ••
March 29th – April 8th, 11 days
Urumqi/Kuqa/Kashgar/Ruoqiang/Korla/Turpan
May 7th – May 21st, 15 days
Turpan/Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla
May 21st – June 4th, 15 days
Urumqi/Yining/Kanas/Kuqa/Kashgar/Hotan/Korla
July 17th – July 31st
August 1st – August 15th, same itinerary, all 15 days
Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Bayinbrook/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla
September 12th
Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla
October 20th – November 3rd
Urumqi/Kashgar/Hotan/Korla/Kuqa
New Oriental Express Blue Diamond Carriage
•• Pre-sale ••
May 13th – May 27th
May 27th – June 10th
July 22nd – August 5th
August 4th – August 17th
Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla/Turpan
October 22nd – November 3rd
Urumqi/Kashgar/Hotan/Korla/Kuqa
Expected Price:
Golden Diamond Carriage: 30,000-70,000 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Carriage: 20,000-40,000 yuan/person
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