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Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunming Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 A New Way to Travel Slowly Through Yunnan, Sleeping in the Scenery — Full 2026 Schedule of the ‘Kunming’ Tourist Train
In the fast-paced modern life, more and more people are longing for a ‘slow down’ way of traveling: no need to frequently change hotels, no need to drag luggage around, deep exploration during the day, and peaceful sleep at night. In 2026, the ‘Kunming’ tourist train, based on this concept, connects the most representative cultural ancient towns, tropical rainforests, ancient tea horse roads, and plateau lakes in Yunnan, creating a new type of loop tour combining a ‘mobile home + immersive experience’.
This closed-loop route, starting and ending in Kunming, adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mechanism, with the train itself serving as a comfortable mobile hotel. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms or clean public bathrooms, blackout curtains, USB charging ports, multi-functional sofa beds, and other age-friendly and family-friendly designs, along with a dedicated dining car and intangible cultural heritage experience carriage, making the journey not just about arrival but also about enjoyment.
📍 Route and Destination Highlights
The ‘Kunming’ train goes deep into central, southern, and western Yunnan, covering multiple characteristic areas such as Jianshui, Mengzi, Hekou, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Dali, Weishan, Heqing, Tengchong, Lincang, and Cangyuan, encompassing diverse landforms and cultural landscapes:
Jianshui Ancient Town & Confucian Temple:A national historical and cultural city with a 600-year history, the Confucian Temple is second only to Qufu in scale, and the Shuanglong Bridge is a Qing Dynasty three-pavilion, seventeen-arch stone arch bridge of great architectural aesthetic value.
Bisezhai:An important station on the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, filming location for ‘Youth’, with well-preserved French-style yellow-walled, red-roofed station buildings, a model of modern industrial heritage revitalization.
Hekou Port:A border city between China and Vietnam, offering a distant view of Lao Cai, Vietnam, with the 1903 Old Hekou Station witnessing a century of trade history.
Xishuangbanna Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden:One of the largest and most species-rich botanical gardens in China, with a complete tropical rainforest ecosystem.
Pu’er Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park:Retrace the thousand-year-old trade route and experience the culture of horse caravans and Pu’er tea history.
Shaxi Ancient Town & Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional):One of the best-preserved Bai ancient towns on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, with grottoes blending Buddhism and local culture.
🚂 A New Way to Travel Slowly Through Yunnan, Sleeping in the Scenery — Full 2026 Schedule of the ‘Kunming’ Tourist TrainWeishan Ancient Town:The birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, with complete Ming and Qing architecture and a strong local atmosphere.
Tengchong Rehai & Heshun Ancient Town:Rich in geothermal resources with hot springs everywhere; Heshun is known as the ‘Living Museum of Overseas Chinese Hometowns’.
Cangyuan Cliff Paintings & Wengding Village:Prehistoric rock art corridors and traditional villages in the Awa Mountain area, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of various ethnic groups.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Strictly Presented According to Local Facts)
Route 1:Exploring the Charm of Yunnan in 6 Days and 5 Nights on the Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient Town → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Customs Border Scenery → Customs Old Site → 1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden
D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense) → Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali (drop-off) → Kunming, Weishan Ancient Town
In the fast-paced modern life, more and more people are longing for a ‘slow down’ way of traveling: no need to frequently change hotels, no need to drag luggage around, deep exploration during the day, and peaceful sleep at night. In 2026, the ‘Kunming’ tourist train, based on this concept, connects the most representative cultural ancient towns, tropical rainforests, ancient tea horse roads, and plateau lakes in Yunnan, creating a new type of loop tour combining a ‘mobile home + immersive experience’.Route 2:Seven Days Exploring Yunnan in 6 Nights on the Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient Town → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Customs Border Scenery → Customs Old Site → 1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden → Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket needed)
D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense) → Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali, Weishan Ancient Town
D7 Dali → Kunming, Arrive in Kunming, Return to Warm Home
Route 3:Lying Down to View Yunnan in 9 Days and 8 Nights on the Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Nationwide → Kunming, No itinerary for the day, explore Kunming city on your own
D2 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Ancient Town → Confucian Temple → Bisezhai
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Travel Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
This closed-loop route, starting and ending in Kunming, adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mechanism, with the train itself serving as a comfortable mobile hotel. The carriages are equipped with bathrooms or clean public bathrooms, blackout curtains, USB charging ports, multi-functional sofa beds, and other age-friendly and family-friendly designs, along with a dedicated dining car and intangible cultural heritage experience carriage, making the journey not just about arrival but also about enjoyment. D3 Baoshan → Tengchong, Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town
D4 Tengchong → Baoshan, Tengchong Rehai → Tengchong Beihai Wetland
D5 Lincang → Cangyuan, Awa Tropical Rainforest Tiankeng → Thousand-meter Cliff Painting Corridor → Mohni Carnival
D6 Cangyuan → Lincang, Wengding Primitive Tribal Village
D7 Pu’er, Yeyatang Coffee Manor → Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park → Tea Horse Town → Pu’er Hotel
D8 Pu’er → Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley → Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9 Xishuangbanna → Kunming, Return Home
💰 Price Explanation (Strictly Presented According to Local Facts)
Route 1:Exploring the Charm of Yunnan in 6 Days and 5 Nights
Departure Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17
Antu Premium:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
📍 Route and Destination HighlightsYuetu Quality:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
Route 2:Seven Days Exploring Yunnan in 6 Nights
Departure Dates:May 9, September 23
Antu Premium:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
Route 3:Lying Down to View Yunnan in 9 Days and 8 Nights
First Batch Departure Dates:April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15
Antu Premium:Adult 12999 RMB/person, Child 5999 RMB/person; Yuetu Quality: Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Second Batch Departure Dates:April 28, July 27, August 23, October 13, October 25, November 7, November 21, December 12
Antu Premium:Adult 13999 RMB/person, Child 6999 RMB/person; Yuetu Quality: Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Third Batch Departure Dates:October 1
The ‘Kunming’ train goes deep into central, southern, and western Yunnan, covering multiple characteristic areas such as Jianshui, Mengzi, Hekou, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Dali, Weishan, Heqing, Tengchong, Lincang, and Cangyuan, encompassing diverse landforms and cultural landscapes:Antu Premium:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person; Yuetu Quality: Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure dates and room type availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📝 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 180-9596-9599
💬 Same as WeChat:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 180-9596-9599
📍 For specific meeting points and boarding arrangements, please consult customer service for the latest updates.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
The cost includes full-trip sleeper train accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions (except for optional items marked), local guide service, meals (as per itinerary), train butler service, and basic insurance. Some optional items (such as Shizhongshan Grottoes) require tickets at the visitor’s own expense.
The train offers ‘Antu Premium’ 3-person compartments (approx. 12 sqm, with bathroom) and ‘Yuetu Quality’ 4-person compartments (bunk beds, shared bathroom), with berths assigned on a real-name basis. Groups traveling together will be arranged as close as possible. The dining car serves Yunnan specialty dishes, including age-friendly and vegetarian options.
Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area opening policies, the travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary with the consent of the tourists. All service details and cancellation/change rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations.
For specific itinerary arrangements, cost details, and service standards, please refer to the actual signed contract.
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