The tourist train market for the stunning scenery of Xinjiang is booming, attracting not only the attention of young people but also loved by most middle-aged and elderly people. The stunning scenery of Xinjiang tourist train is a special approval by Xinjiang Railway Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. for specific tourism activities, with the entire train selling tourist group tickets and operating on a regular schedule. It builds well-known tourism brands such as the Northern Xinjiang Circuit, the Southern Xinjiang Circuit, the Circuit across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, the Magical Turpan, Meeting in Dunhuang, and Ningxia Yinchuan. What are the advantages of the stunning scenery of Xinjiang tourist train? Today, I will recommend the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, and our editor will answer your questions one by one. The contact number for the Xinjiang Train Reservation Center is: Wang Fei 180 9596 9599.
The tourist trains in Xinjiang have upgraded their carriages. The special trains for northern and southern Xinjiang adopt national train carriages throughout the journey, including the Northern Xinjiang Circuit Train, the Southern Xinjiang Circuit Train around the Tarim Basin, and other tourist trains across northern and southern Xinjiang. Passengers can enjoy the unique landscapes of both northern and southern Xinjiang during a single trip. In the Altay direction, there are the Eastern Swiss-like Kanas Lake, the God’s Own Land – Hemu Village, and the Shepherd of Koktokay. The region of Yili, known as the Jiangnan (south of the Great Wall) beyond the Great Wall, boasts the Nalati Grassland in the mountains, the Pearl Beyond the Great Wall, and the alpine lake Sayram Lake. The Turpan region, known as the Fire Valley, features the wise water conservancy project Karez Wells, vast deserts, and the famous thousand-meter-long Grape Trellis in Grape Valley and the alpine lake Heavenly Lake in the Tianshan Mountains. The mysterious southern Xinjiang, with its ethnic characteristics, boasts the Tajik people, the guests from the glacier, and the ancient Uyghur folklore, which will dazzle you and let you fully appreciate the beauty of Xinjiang.
As many tourists who want to register for the Beautiful Xinjiang Special Tourist Train are not very familiar with it, many friends have various questions about the Xinjiang tourist train. Today, I have compiled some commonly asked questions and provided answers for everyone.
First Question: What are the products of the Beautiful Xinjiang Special Tourist Train?
Answer: The carriages of the special train are divided into: Xinjiang tourist national trains, Xinjiang tourist trains, Tianshan Silk Road trains, and New Oriental Express luxury tourist trains. The main routes are divided into: 8-10-day tours on the Beautiful Xinjiang North Xinjiang Special Train, 8-10-day tours on the Beautiful Xinjiang South Xinjiang Special Train, and 14-16-day tours on the Beautiful Xinjiang North-South Special Train.
Second Question: Does the special train change cars midway? Are healthcare professionals available?
Answer: The Xinjiang tourist train is a sleeper train with no non-tourist passengers boarding or disembarking midway, ensuring high safety. This special train actually enters Xinjiang, eliminating the need for many bus rides, making the tour more relaxing and comfortable.
The special train does not change cars throughout the journey. Large luggage is unloaded to reduce the inconvenience of transferring during the journey. Tour guides provide attentive service throughout the journey. Additionally, full-time healthcare professionals and emergency command vehicles are also available to respond to unexpected situations during the tour, providing dual safeguards to eliminate worries.
Third Question: Can we only choose lower berths?
Answer: No, based on the principles of the railway bureau, if one person registers, they can choose an upper berth; if two people register, they can choose one lower berth and one upper berth.
Fourth Question: Where are the departure and arrival stations for the Xinjiang North-South special tourist trains?
Answer: The departure and arrival stations for the Beautiful Xinjiang Special Train are both Urumqi.
Fifth Question: Do we stay on the special train for the entire journey?
Answer: We don’t live on the train every day. We take the train to a city near the scenic area and then travel to the scenic area by car. For most of the days, we will stay in hotels, and for some days, we will stay on the train.
Sixth Question: How many people are usually on the Xinjiang tourist train? How many compartments are there in one carriage, and how many people in one compartment?
Answer: Xinjiang Tourist Train: around 240 people, with 9 compartments in one carriage and 4 people in one compartment, with two upper berths and two lower berths. The New Oriental Express Luxury Tourist Train: around 164 people, with 8 Supreme Golden Diamond carriages (4 luxury suites in each carriage, limited to 2 people per suite, with independent bathroom/shower, desk, wardrobe, and safe) and 4 Luxury Blue Diamond carriages (7 compartments in each carriage, accommodating 2-4 people per compartment, with shared bathroom/shower and refrigerator in each carriage). Both types of compartments are fully equipped with bathroom facilities, large picture windows, and exclusive bedding. The entire train includes a luxury bar entertainment carriage and a Chinese-style dining carriage, with professional chefs on board, providing a high-end VIP tourism service throughout the journey.
Seventh question: How to register and make a reservation?
Answer: You can contact our staff, make an online reservation and registration, provide ID card information, transfer the tourist train payment, and sign an electronic contract uniformly supervised by the National Culture and Tourism Administration. Welcome to call: Wang Fei 180 9596 9599
What are the advantages of taking the Great Beauty of Xinjiang tourist train? Is it suitable for the elderly?
First: Safety guarantee of the Great Beauty of Xinjiang tourist train. The berths on the Great Beauty of Xinjiang tourist train are stable, reducing transfers during the journey. Tourists’ ordinary luggage can be placed on the train without needing to be moved back and forth! In addition, professional staff with years of practical service experience, healthcare personnel, and other service teams accompany throughout the journey.
Second, the Great Beauty of Xinjiang tourist train is worry-free and satisfying. The Xinjiang tourist train starts and ends in Urumqi. A tour guide accompanies the group from Urumqi, providing attentive service throughout the journey. There is no need to worry about boarding and alighting at stations. All passengers on the special train are tourists. Everyone is in laughter and joy both on the train and when visiting scenic spots. Especially for middle-aged and elderly friends traveling, their children will also feel more at ease.
Third, the Great Beauty of Xinjiang tourist train saves money and is comfortable. Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with long distances between scenic spots and cities (if using provinces as an example, Xinjiang is equivalent to 9 Guangdongs, 10 Jiangxis, 11 Shangdongs, 12 Anhuis, 15 Zhejiangs, 16 Jiangsus, and 46 Taiwans). If traveling by car, the travel time will be longer, and the number of days will also increase, making the travel expenses relatively high. However, traveling by train takes only about 12 to 15 days to complete a tour of North and South Xinjiang. If choosing a car, it would take at least 20 days or more. Therefore, traveling by train is more comfortable and cost-saving. Especially for our middle-aged and elderly friends, the travel time takes a toll on our bodies and energy.
Fourth, the Great Beauty of Xinjiang tourist train is highly inclusive of ages. As long as you do not have serious sudden illnesses such as severe heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, cerebral thrombosis, etc., you can participate in the tourist train activities. However, it should be noted that insurance companies have high compensation restrictions for people over 75 years old (including 75). For people over 75 years old, it is hoped that their children can accompany them to complete this trip. If not, they need to truthfully fill out a health declaration form.
Fifth, the diverse options for the Great Beauty of Xinjiang tourist train carriages. 1. The New Oriental Express is currently China’s new luxury tourist train; 2. Xinjiang Train Tourism National Train Carriages; 3. Silk Road Tianshan Tourist Train; 4. Xinjiang Train Tourist Train Carriages. You can choose various tourist train products according to your own needs.
What are the routes of the Great Xinjiang Tourism Trains?
Xinjiang Tourism Train: [Through the Tianshan Mountains] 13-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Simplified Itinerary Preview:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Urumqi City – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Koktokay – Burqin
Day 4: Burqin – Hemu – Jiadengyu
Day 5: Jiadengyu – Kanas Lake – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining
Day 7: Yining – Sayram Lake – Lavender Scenic Area – Six-Star Street – Yining – Turpan
Day 8: Turpan – Karez Well – Grape Valley – Flaming Mountain – Kuqa
Day 9: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Sleeping Populus – Aral
Day 10: Kuqa – Desert Gate – 359 Memorial Hall – Aksu – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 12: Kashgar – Old Town – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar – Urumqi
Day 13: Arrive in Urumqi at 15:30 PM – Departure
Xinjiang Tourism Train: Northern Xinjiang Circular Route Panorama 10-Day Tour
Simplified Itinerary Quick Understanding:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi – Beitun
Day 2: Beitun – Koktokay – No.3 Mine Pit – Burqin
Day 3: Burqin – Hemu – Jiadengyu
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Kanas Lake – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining
Day 5: Yining – Nalati Grassland – Nalati
Day 6: Nalati – Bayinbrok – Yining
Day 7: Yining – Sayram Lake – Border Port – Lavender Scenic Area – Urumqi
Day 8: Urumqi – Karez Well – Grape Vineyard – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi
Day 9: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Urumqi
Day 10: Urumqi – Departure
Xinjiang Tourism Train: Southern Xinjiang’s Thousand-time Silk Road, Prosperous Western Journey, Exploring Loulan, 9-Day Ring Tarim Basin Train Tour
Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi – Kuqa
Day 2: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kizilgaha Beacon Tower – Kuqa王府 – Kashgar
Day 3: Kashgar – China-Pakistan Highway – Karakul Lake – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
Day 4: Kashgar – Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Fragrant Princess Garden – Hotan
Day 5: Hotan – Rewak – Desert Observatory – 47th Regiment – Moyu – Hotan Night Market
Day 6: Hotan – Grape Corridor – Fig King – Ruoqiang
Day 7: Ruoqiang – Loulan – Nu’er Lake – Nang Garden – Yuli County
Day 8: Korla – Lop Nur Village – Prefecture Museum – Swan River – Korla
Day 9: Korla – Bosten Lake – Urumqi
Route A: New Oriental Express 14-Day Itinerary Reference for Northern and Southern Xinjiang:
Instant itinerary understanding (train schedules are for reference only! The final schedules are subject to the orders issued by China Railway!!):
This itinerary is for reference only. The New Oriental Express itinerary mainly covers the panoramic view of northern and southern Xinjiang. The southern Xinjiang panorama is a tourist route, and the order of the itinerary may vary depending on the tour date.
Day 1: All parts of China – Urumqi (Assembly Day, Airport Pick-up and Hotel Check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Vehicle – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – New Oriental Express train to Kuqa Day 3: Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kizil Miscellaneous Ha Beacon Tunnel, Kuqa王府 (王府,王府 is a specific term in Chinese and may not have a direct translation but can be left as is for context), train to Hotan Day 4: Hotan Round City, Museum, Hotan Night Market Day 5: Yotgan Ancient City, Aidiles Silk, New Oriental Express to Kashgar Day 6: Kashgar – White Sand Lake, Lake Karakul – Kashgar City Day 7: Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Garden, Id Kah Mosque, train to Turpan Day 8: Turpan – Karez Well, Flaming Mountain – New Oriental Express to Ili Day 9: Yining City – Sayram Lake, Khorgos Port – Bagua City Tekes County Day 10: Tekes County – Karakul Grassland – New Oriental Express train to Beitun Day 11: Beitun – Hemu, Hemu Scenic Area Day 12: Kanas Scenic Area tour Day 13: Jiadenyu – Burqin, Colorful Beach, Beitun New Oriental Express train back to Urumqi Day 14: International Grand Bazaar, group dismissal
Route B: New Oriental Express Southern Xinjiang 11-12 Day Itinerary Reference Schedule:
Urumqi – Kuqa – Kashgar – Tashkurgan – Hotan – Ruoqiang – Korla – Turpan – Urumqi
Instant itinerary understanding (train schedules are for reference only! The final schedules are subject to the orders issued by China Railway!!):
Day 1: Arrival in Urumqi – Arrival from various parts of the country to Urumqi Day 2: Urumqi – Kuqa: Ancient Ecology Park, Xinjiang Museum, Grand Bazaar Day 3: Kuqa – Kashgar: Kuqa Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Kuqa王府 (王府,王府 is a specific term in Chinese and may not have a direct translation but can be left as is for context) Day 4: Kashgar – Taxkorgan County: Lake Karakul, White Sand Lake Day 5: Taxkorgan County – Kashgar: White Stone City, Golden Grass Beach Day 6: Kashgar – Hotan: Kashgar Old Town, Opening Ceremony, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden Day 7: Hotan: Hotan Museum, Hotan Round City, Yotgan Ancient City, Hotan Night Market Day 8: Hotan – Ruoqiang: Full day on the vehicle, sightseeing of the world’s first desert-encircling railway – Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway, spending a leisurely day Day 9: Ruoqiang – Korla: Milan Ruins, Loulan Museum, enjoying the scenery of the Golmud-Korla Railway section in Xinjiang from the train in the afternoon Day 10: Korla – Turpan: Lop Nur Village Day 11: Turpan – Urumqi: Jiaohe Ancient City, Karez Well Day 12: Urumqi – Nationwide: Departure back to your warm home
The 2025 operating dates for the New Oriental Express have been announced. For booking inquiries and registration, please call the Xinjiang New Oriental Express dedicated customer service center: Wang Fei 180 9596 9599
I. [Xinjiang Small Group] Carpooling self-guided tour with a group of 6
Product Features:
1. Small group tours: Tours are conducted even with just 1 person, with small groups of 6-8 people per tour;
2. Safe travel: Regular tourist operating vehicles with full-time drivers providing services throughout the journey;
3. Quality assurance: No shopping, no optional fees, no hidden consumption;
4. Age-grouped tours: Priority arrangement for people of the same age to sit in the same vehicle;
5. Free single supplement: For solo travelers who agree to share a room, no single room supplement fee is required
II. [Signature Highlight] – A wallet-free tour group
Product Features:
Peace of mind quality: No optional fees, no itinerary compression, no shopping – a three-no product with all-inclusive pricing
Strict Operations: All products support eight compensation standards and waive single room supplements
Excellent Tour Guides: Guides available for groups of one person, allowing you to comprehensively understand Xinjiang from various aspects such as history and culture;
Thoughtful Service: Thoughtful personal assistant, following you from the beginning to the end of your trip, providing 24/7 service;
High-Quality Accommodation: All products guarantee that 70% of the hotels are four-diamond or four-star hotels
Product Profile: Seeking reliable and worry-free group tours, without having to worry about arrangements for food, shelter, transportation, and sightseeing during the trip. Pursuing reasonably and professionally arranged itineraries, and desiring comprehensive quality at affordable prices.
III. [Xinjiang Private Group] – ‘Enjoy’ Travel, One Order, One Group
Product Features:
1. Private Group ‘Enjoy’ Travel: One order, one group, with flexible time and no awkward grouping with strangers.
2. Thoughtful Arrangements: Travel Butler: Detailed service, your 24/7 travel butler.
3. Five Skills of Drivers: Full-time drivers, security guards, attentive service, photography assistants, and cultural interpreters.
4. Quality Accommodation: All products offer a minimum standard of Ctrip four-diamond hotels in urban areas, with special arrangements for accommodation within scenic areas.
5. Adjustable Itinerary: Highly flexible itinerary, with the initiative in your own hands.
IV. [Luxury Travel] – Benchmark Products for Customized High-End Travel in Xinjiang
Product Features:
1. Luxurious Small Group: Experienced tour guide service, private travel vehicles, and airport transfers with廊桥/VIP lounges
2. Exploring Humanities: Invited experts unlock Silk Road history and culture, local folk culture, and unique intangible cultural heritage inheritance
3. Accommodation Arrangements: International five-star/Ctrip five-diamond hotels/local top hotels
4. Culinary Delights: Taste the ‘Xinjiang Flavors on Your Tongue’, including local classics, traditional specialties, upscale dining, and outdoor picnics
5. Travel Assurance: The entire journey uses imported off-road vehicles for a private travel experience, with foreign guest-dedicated off-road vehicle drivers
6. Added Value Experiences: Home visits, off-roading, riding, picking, viewing, tasting, camping, photography, etc.
7. Warm Hearted Gifts: Exquisite souvenirs, photography prop packs, 24/7 high-end butler service
V. [Xinjiang Train Tours] – New Oriental Express, Tianshan Silk Road Train, Youlie Train, and various other special train tours
Product Features:
The tourist train market for the breathtaking scenery of Xinjiang is booming, attracting not only young people but also most middle-aged and elderly people. The tourist trains for the breathtaking scenery of Xinjiang are specially approved by Xinjiang Railway Tourism Development Group Co., Ltd. for specific tourism activities. They sell tourist group tickets for the entire train and operate regularly under the brand of ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’. They create well-known tourism brands such as circumnavigating Northern Xinjiang, enjoying Southern Xinjiang, the magical city of Huocheng, meeting in Dunhuang, and visiting Yinchuan, Ningxia.
V. Themed Tourism: [Travel Photography Series], [Family Travel], [Self-Drive Series], [Off-Road Series], [Summer Camp], and other themed tourism products.
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