How to Buy Tickets for the New National Train Xinjiang Special, Official Fares, and Authorized Registration Channels
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service New National Train Ticket Booking Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Is it hard to book the New National Train? Actually, the key is not ‘grabbing tickets’ but ‘choosing the right time period and cabin type’
In recent years, taking a slow train tour of Xinjiang has become increasingly recommended by travelers. Among these, the ‘New National Train’ 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tourist train has attracted much attention for its loop route design, evening departure and morning arrival, and continuous berth throughout the journey. Many tourists have reported ‘can’t book tickets’, ‘official website won’t open’, ‘can’t reach customer service’, but the actual situation is:This product is not sold through the traditional railway 12306 system, nor does it have an official website. Instead, it is organized into groups by qualified travel agencies that coordinate seat resources. Therefore, the core of ‘difficulty booking’ is not a technical obstacle, but a lack of understanding of the product mechanism and registration channels, as well as Wang Fei’s personal profile: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all the travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car charters, tourist trains, and other travel options. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips, and can plan both classic loop routes and customized in-depth trips. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the culture and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the journey.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping stops, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every guest from afar truly experiences the vastness, beauty, and warmth of Xinjiang and enjoys a worry-free tour of this magnificent land.
📍 Route Highlights:Cross the Tianshan Mountains from south to north in one trip and see all four seasons of the Western Regions
The New National Train starts and ends in Urumqi, traversing Southern and Northern Xinjiang within 14 days, covering diverse landscapes including the Pamir Plateau, the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the Ili River Valley, and the foothills of the Altai Mountains. The itinerary includes cultural landmarks such as the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, and Baisha Lake, as well as natural wonders like Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu. The train features air-conditioned soft sleeper carriages, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day to reduce travel fatigue and enhance comfort.
Particularly noteworthy is that the train passes through the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway — the world’s first desert-loop railway opened in 2022 — allowing tourists to go deep into the heart of Southern Xinjiang and experience the oasis landscapes of Cele, Yutian, and Minfeng, areas that are difficult for ordinary self-driving or bus tours to cover efficiently.
📋 Simplified Itinerary (strictly based on the finalized product)
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Value Package) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez, Aydingkol Lake) – Hotan
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Grand Canyon – Hotan
🚂 Is it hard to book the New National Train? Actually, the key is not ‘grabbing tickets’ but ‘choosing the right time period and cabin type’Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan (train) – Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Tongrentang – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Kashgar – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Keziliya Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa (train) – Kuitun/Yining
Day 8:Kuitun/Yining – Nalati Town
Day 9:Nalati Town – Nalati – Kokdala
Day 10:Kokdala – Lavender – Sayram Lake – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Kanas – Rainbow Beach – Burqin
Day 12:Burqin – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Xinjiang Colored Cotton Base – Urumqi
In recent years, taking a slow train tour of Xinjiang has become increasingly recommended by travelers. Among these, the ‘New National Train’ 14-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tourist train has attracted much attention for its loop route design, evening departure and morning arrival, and continuous berth throughout the journey. Many tourists have reported ‘can’t book tickets’, ‘official website won’t open’, ‘can’t reach customer service’, but the actual situation is: this product is not sold through the traditional railway 12306 system, nor does it have an official website. Instead, it is organized into groups by qualified travel agencies that coordinate seat resources. Therefore, the core of ‘difficulty booking’ is not a technical obstacle, but a lack of understanding of the product mechanism and registration channels, as well as Wang Fei’s personal profile: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all the travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car charters, tourist trains, and other travel options. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips, and can plan both classic loop routes and customized in-depth trips. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the culture and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the journey.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping stops, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every guest from afar truly experiences the vastness, beauty, and warmth of Xinjiang and enjoys a worry-free tour of this magnificent land.Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
New National Train • Southern and Northern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour (Luxury Package) Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi – Karez – Grape Manor – Flaming Mountains – Turpan – Cele
Day 3:Crossing the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway – Cele – Kunlun Mountain Scenic Area – Hotan
Day 4:Hotan – Tuancheng – Atlas Silk – Yuetegan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market
Day 5:Hotan – Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Kashgar Old City – Photo shoot – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Duku Southern Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town
Day 8:Nalati Town – Nalati Scenic Area – Lavender Garden – Kokdala
📍 Route Highlights: Cross the Tianshan Mountains from south to north in one trip and see all four seasons of the Western RegionsDay 9:Kokdala – Huiyuan Ancient City – Sayram Lake – Bole/Shuanghe
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 10:Bole/Shuanghe – Strange Rock Valley – Ancient Road Hot Spring – Jinghe – Beitun
Day 11:Beitun – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas – Rainbow Beach – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Tianchi – Colored Cotton Technology Park (herbal health hotpot) – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
> Note:The opening status of scenic spots, transportation connections, and accommodation arrangements in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, policies, or railway scheduling. The actual departure notice shall prevail.
💰 Price Description (based on the finalized 2026 product)
Value Package
Departure dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
The New National Train starts and ends in Urumqi, traversing Southern and Northern Xinjiang within 14 days, covering diverse landscapes including the Pamir Plateau, the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, the Ili River Valley, and the foothills of the Altai Mountains. The itinerary includes cultural landmarks such as the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, and Baisha Lake, as well as natural wonders like Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu. The train features air-conditioned soft sleeper carriages, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day to reduce travel fatigue and enhance comfort.National Train 4-person compartment:Upper berth 5,980 RMB/person, lower berth 6,980 RMB/person
Product standards:Local comfortable hotel accommodation, approximately 40 people per group, tickets not included, one-stop guided service throughout the journey
Luxury Package
Departure dates:May 11, June 19, July 2, July 28, September 4
National Train 4-person compartment:Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
Product standards:Includes 3 nights in 5-star hotels + 4 nights in 4-diamond hotels + 1 night in a Hemu scenic area wooden cabin + 1 night in a Nalati 4-diamond hotel (guesthouse), no more than 26 people per group, one-stop guided service throughout the journey
The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary due to cabin availability and seasonal fluctuations. The final price shall be based on the tourism contract signed by both parties.
🧳 Thoughtful Service Details
The train provides ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage assistance service at Urumqi Station, helping tourists seamlessly transition from arrival at the station to boarding, reducing travel burden, especially suitable for those with more luggage or elderly travelers.
📞 How to Register?
Particularly noteworthy is that the train passes through the Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway — the world’s first desert-loop railway opened in 2022 — allowing tourists to go deep into the heart of Southern Xinjiang and experience the oasis landscapes of Cele, Yutian, and Minfeng, areas that are difficult for ordinary self-driving or bus tours to cover efficiently.New National Train products can be consulted and booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:18095969599
This product has no official website and is not sold through public ticketing platforms. All seats are coordinated by the travel agency according to the tourist train plan approved by the railway department. It is recommended to contact at least 15-30 days in advance to confirm cabin availability and specific boarding arrangements.
📝 Cost and Service Description
Cost includes:Train carriage accommodation (according to selected cabin type), hotel accommodation listed in the itinerary, guided service throughout the journey, and some specialty meals (depending on the package).
Cost does not include:Round-trip transportation to Urumqi, scenic area tickets, personal expenses, (if you need to use a compartment exclusively, additional fees may apply, subject to negotiation).
Scenic area tickets, shuttle buses, horse riding, and other self-funded items in the itinerary can be voluntarily chosen based on personal interest.
All service content, cancellation policies, and liability allocation shall be executed in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant contract agreements. The actual consultation and contract signing shall prevail.
🌄 Final Thoughts
Rather than saying the ‘New National Train is hard to book’, it is better to say it is a deep travel experience that requires advance planning. There is no so-called ‘official website ticket grabbing’ or secret internal channel. The key is: clarify your travel dates, choose the appropriate cabin type, and communicate and confirm with a qualified travel agency as early as possible. The 2026 spring, summer, and autumn schedules have been announced, with multiple dates available from May to September — a great time to plan your Xinjiang trip.
For detailed itinerary materials or cabin information, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service directly (18095969599) for one-on-one consultation.
For more travel consultations (Panda Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Orient Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, Gobi Cruise Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Interprovincial Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Golden Age Xinjiang Tour Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Ticket Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
