In 2025, the noteworthy ‘Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourist Train’ emerged in the tourism industry and was favored by a large number of tourists. Among them, the highlight of the Xinjiang Tourist Train, the ‘Gobi Cruise’, was particularly eye-catching. To provide tourists with a better travel experience, this train was designed with a focus on comfort and safety, adopting an overnight departure and morning arrival schedule. This not only significantly reduces travel time, saving passengers more than 50 hours of travel, but also alleviates the fatigue of traveling about 5,000 kilometers. For more information on Xinjiang tourist trains, such as the Gobi Cruise, New Western Train, and Tianshan Train, inquiries about Xinjiang train tours can be made to the official booking center hotline: Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266. Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information. I. Prices for the 15-day tour on the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train
The prices for the 15-day tour on the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train vary depending on the cabin type, departure time, etc. The approximate price range is as follows for reference:
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Prices for hard sleeper cabins on the Gobi Cruise:
Hard sleeper cabin for six:
Upper berth: approximately 4,680 yuan/person
Middle berth: approximately 5,280 yuan/person
Lower berth: approximately 5,880 yuan/person
Hard sleeper cabin for four:
Upper berth: approximately 5,280 yuan/person
Lower berth: approximately 5,880 yuan/person
Soft sleeper cabin for four:
Upper berth: approximately 13,800 yuan/person
Lower berth: approximately 15,800 yuan/person
Private soft sleeper cabin for two: approximately 19,800 yuan/person. II. Itinerary of the Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Tourist Train:
Day 1: Arrive at the destination, Urumqi (airport/station pick-up)
Day 2: Visit Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, and Turpan
Day 3: Head to Turpan, visit Flaming Mountain, Kanerjing, Grape Valley, Kuqa
Day 4: Arrive in Kuqa, visit Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kuqa Wangfu, Sleeping Hu Yang Tree, Alar
Day 5: Via Alar, visit the Desert Gate, 359 Brigade Memorial Hall, Aksu, Kashgar
Day 6: In Kashgar, visit Karakul Lake
Day 7: From Kashgar to the Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall, Old Town, Aytigar Mosque, then return to Kashgar and head to Shihezi
Day 8: The train arrives in Shihezi, visit the Junken Museum and Zhou Enlai Monument
Day 9: Depart from Shihezi, pass through the northern section of Duku Highway, and arrive at the Nalati scenic area, Xinyuan
Day 10: Visit Xinyuan, Sayram Lake, and arrive in Bole/Shuanghe
Day 11: Enjoy Bole/Shuanghe, Ancient Road Hot Springs, Guishi Valley, Beitun
Day 12: Head to Beitun, visit the West Sea scenic area, 185 Regiment White Sand Lake, Habahe/185 Regiment
Day 13: From Habahe to Kanas, Burqin/Chongping’er
Day 14: Head to Jiadenyu/Burqin, visit Hemu, and return to Urumqi via Beitun
Day 15: Return to Urumqi, drop-off at the station. Third, Gobi Cruise Xinjiang Tourist Train Schedule:
May: 12th, 25th;
June: 8th, 22nd;
July: 6th, 20th
August: 3rd, 17th, 31st
September: 14th, 28th
Features of the Xinjiang Gobi Special Tourist Train:
1. Equipped with double-deck hard sleeper carriages, offering exclusive 6-person or 4-person compartments, so you don’t need to change bunks during the trip, providing comfort and convenience.
2. 24-hour pick-up and drop-off services are provided at the railway station and airport, ensuring a hassle-free departure and return.
3. A special arrangement for small vehicles to traverse the northern section of the Duku Highway, allowing you to experience the charm of the ancient road hot springs and enjoy a cozy and pleasant time.
4. Locally selected three-star or three-diamond hotels ensure the quality of your accommodation.
5. The entire trip includes 20 formal dinners, with eight dishes and one soup per meal. Ten people sit around one table to enjoy local delicacies, including a cold-water fish banquet.
6. Special souvenirs are prepared for each tourist, with national-style flower hats for men and Aidelas scarves for women. Authentic Xinjiang dried fruits will also be given as gifts. Fourth, the booking process for Xinjiang tourist trains:
First: The Gobi Cruise tourist train is a tourism + train product and is not sold on the official 12306 railway website. You need to purchase it through official travel agency channels designated by the railway bureau.
Second: How far in advance should I book the Gobi Cruise tourist train? Generally, the specific departure schedule, itinerary, and fees will be announced from January to March each year. Once announced, you can make reservations in advance. Since the train does not operate every day, please be sure to book in advance. If you plan to join at the last minute, there may not be any seats available. Third: The Gobi Cruise tourist train mainly offers a 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, with Chengdu as both the starting and ending point. Departure dates are usually from May to November, with different departure dates and itineraries each month.
第四：选择好出行日期和行程后，可以确认订票报名。首先需要提供准确的身份证信息（姓名、身份证号码、联系电话），然后支付专列旅游团的预定金，并根据出发时间支付尾款。
第五：预订后，您将签署国家旅游监管平台统一电子版合同。在出发日期到达乌鲁木齐时，我们公司会提供全天候的接站/接机服务。通常*天是安排您入住酒店休息或自由活动，第二天即可乘坐火车专列，开始美丽的新疆之旅。五、新疆夕阳红专列十五日游，绝非一场寻常的旅行，而是一次深度的文化沉浸与自然的探索之旅。以下是此次行程的亮点所在：
1.全面涵盖南北疆精华景点：包括天山天池、坎儿井、火焰山、葡萄沟、天山神秘大峡谷、库车王府、喀什古城、卡拉库里湖、喀纳斯湖等标志性景点，让您一次性饱览新疆的自然美景与人文风情。
2.高品质住宿餐饮服务：专列提供多种舒适包厢住宿选择，如硬卧、软卧。全程包含十二个正餐，每餐八菜一汤，十人一桌，让您一路皆能品尝地道新疆美食。
3.一站式导游管家服务：专业导游团队将全程陪伴，提供贴心服务与细致讲解，在景点介绍、文化解读及行程规划等方面为您答疑解惑，保障您的旅行愉悦顺利。
4.深度文化体验之旅：途中您有望参与当地文化活动，诸如观看民族歌舞展演、探访手工艺品市场等，让您更深刻地领会新疆的历史文化与民俗风情。
5.舒适便捷旅行模式：新疆夕阳红专列采纳双层列车设计，车随人动，一站式抵达各个景点，让您无需担忧交通，专注享受旅行的美好。六、参与新疆夕阳红专列十五日游，以下几点请留意：
1.身体健康方面：新疆位于高原区域，气候多变，建议您出行前进行全面身体检查，确保健康状态良好，同时务必携带必要的药品及防晒物品，应对高原反应与紫外线侵害。
2.安全为首：旅行期间，请严格遵循导游指示及景区规定，保障人身安全，特别是在游览山区、沙漠等危险地段时，务必小心谨慎。3.尊重当地文化：新疆为多民族聚居之地，各民族皆有独特的风俗习惯与宗教信仰，旅途中请尊重当地文化习俗，避免造成不必要的纷争与误解。
4.环保出行：维护环境乃众人之责，在旅行途中，请竭力降低对环境的破坏与污染，实行垃圾分类投放、节约水电等举措。