How to buy tickets for the Kunlun Xinjiang tourist train How is the Xinjiang tourist train
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunlun Special Train Ticket Booking Center
🚂 What is it like to travel across Xinjiang while lying down?
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, the pace of travel is often dominated by long drives. The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train is redefining deep, slow travel in a brand new way—the train moves with the passengers, offers a bed all the way, and travels by night while sightseeing by day, allowing tourists to truly achieve the ideal state of ‘sleeping on the train and seeing the sights when getting off.’ As a high-end tourist special train created by Urumqi Railway in 2023, the ‘Kunlun’ underwent a comprehensive upgrade in 2026. The entire train features air-conditioned soft sleeper carriages, with a recommended setup of 8 carriages and a passenger capacity controlled within 152 people. It offers spaciousness, strong privacy, and a balance of comfort and efficiency.
The train integrates modern travel needs with a humanized service concept: compartments are equipped with password door locks, viewing windows, and luggage racks, with some room types even featuring bathrooms, sofas, and wardrobes. The itinerary includes ‘2+1 high-end business vehicle’ transfers to reduce road travel. Urumqi Station provides ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling services, and before five overnight stays, hourly rooms are arranged for showers and rest. All of this is designed to make the journey more relaxed and comfortable.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Final Draft)
Day 1:Departure City – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez System – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance Performance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early morning arrival in Kashgar -白沙湖 (Baisa Lake) – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
Day 5:Taxkorgan County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
🚂 What is it like to travel across Xinjiang while lying down?Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Special Train – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town / Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Six-Star Street – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining / Kekedala
Day 10:Yining / Kekedala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Early morning arrival in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuvan Home Visit -五彩滩 (Rainbow Beach) – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Early morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure City
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, the pace of travel is often dominated by long drives. The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train is redefining deep, slow travel in a brand new way—the train moves with the passengers, offers a bed all the way, and travels by night while sightseeing by day, allowing tourists to truly achieve the ideal state of ‘sleeping on the train and seeing the sights when getting off.’ As a high-end tourist special train created by Urumqi Railway in 2023, the ‘Kunlun’ underwent a comprehensive upgrade in 2026. The entire train features air-conditioned soft sleeper carriages, with a recommended setup of 8 carriages and a passenger capacity controlled within 152 people. It offers spaciousness, strong privacy, and a balance of comfort and efficiency.> Note:The opening status of scenic spots, transportation connections, and sightseeing order mentioned in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on objective factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Final Draft)
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train is a high-end tourist special train created by Urumqi in 2023. The following is a detailed introduction:
Carriage Facilities:The entire train is designed with sleeper berths, including hard sleeper and soft sleeper carriages, as well as high-end compartments. Soft sleeper compartments are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. Its capacity varies depending on the room type, as follows:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):24 people per carriage.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):24 people per carriage.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):20 people per carriage.
The train integrates modern travel needs with a humanized service concept: compartments are equipped with password door locks, viewing windows, and luggage racks, with some room types even featuring bathrooms, sofas, and wardrobes. The itinerary includes ‘2+1 high-end business vehicle’ transfers to reduce road travel. Urumqi Station provides ‘Little Red Cap’ luggage handling services, and before five overnight stays, hourly rooms are arranged for showers and rest. All of this is designed to make the journey more relaxed and comfortable.Kunlun · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
Four-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
Two-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-Person Compartment (Flat Berth):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-Person Compartment (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Departure Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
Four-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
Two-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
🗓️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Final Draft)Two-Person Compartment (Flat Berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-Person Compartment (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Premium Group · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22, Single room 38,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Premium Group · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Departure Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14. Single room 39,800 yuan/person
> 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 tourism contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
Tourists interested in participating in the ‘Kunlun’ Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Tour can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Day 1: Departure City – UrumqiPhone:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
WeChat:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Address information can be obtained by directly consulting customer service.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
The itinerary cost includes special train sleeper accommodation (fixed berth), first admission tickets to scenic spots, local transfer transportation (including ‘2+1 high-end business vehicle’), some special meals (such as fruit feast), dedicated crew service and 24-hour butler service, luggage assistance service at Urumqi Station, and arrangements for hourly room showers before five overnight stays.
The cost does not include transportation from the departure city to Urumqi, personal expenses, non-itinerary optional activities, and additional expenses incurred due to force majeure factors.
For specific service content, included items, and cancellation policies, please refer to the actual consultation results and the formally signed tourism contract, in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations.
🌄 Final Thoughts
The ‘Kunlun’ is not just a train; it is a travel philosophy—slow down, go deep, and spend 14 days traversing snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, experiencing Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural warmth from a comfortable moving space. Whether traveling with family, as a couple, or with friends, the different compartment configurations can meet diverse needs for privacy, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.
The 2026 summer departure dates are now fully open. Seats are limited, so it is recommended to confirm your interest in advance.
Reminder again:For all itinerary details, prices, and service standards, please be sure to communicate and confirm through official channels with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to ensure clear rights and a worry-free journey.
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