Kunlun Silver Hair Special Train Xinjiang North South Special Train Panoramic Loop Tour Premium Journey Official Website Booking Process
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Kunlun Special Train Booking Center
🚂 Kunlun Silver Hair Special Train:14-Day Slow Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, a Comfortable Journey Tailored for Seniors
In the vast and expansive Xinjiang, an in-depth trip often means thousands of kilometers of driving and frequent transfers. For middle-aged and elderly friends, how can they enjoy the natural and cultural essence of the Tianshan Mountains in a relaxed manner? The newly upgraded ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train in 2026, with its ‘mobile star-rated hotel’ concept, has become an ideal choice for the silver-haired generation to explore Xinjiang.
🌄 Route and Destination Introduction
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train, launched by Urumqi in 2023, is a high-end loop tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and cultural experiences. It is not an ordinary train but an air-conditioned soft sleeper special train designed for long-distance in-depth tours. The entire train has 8 sleeper cars, featuring Xinjiang-style decorations and focusing on age-friendly details.
The itinerary covers core attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in Northern Xinjiang; Kashgar Old City,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), and Tashkurgan Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang; as well as the Flaming Mountains in Turpan and Kuqa Grand Canyon. Through the ‘travel by night, tour by day, one berth throughout’ model, tourists focus on sightseeing during the day and sleep soundly in the smooth and comfortable carriages at night, greatly reducing travel fatigue.
Notably, the special train adopts a loop design without backtracking, connecting various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, and ancient cities, allowing travelers to systematically experience Xinjiang’s diverse geographical features and the unique charm of ethnic cultural integration within 14 days. All land tours are equipped with dedicated shuttle buses, seamlessly connecting with the special train to reduce walking and waiting time.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Based on the Original Local Draft)
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
🚂 Kunlun Silver Hair Special Train: 14-Day Slow Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, a Comfortable Journey Tailored for SeniorsDay 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
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 pick-up in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Home Visit – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
In the vast and expansive Xinjiang, an in-depth trip often means thousands of kilometers of driving and frequent transfers. For middle-aged and elderly friends, how can they enjoy the natural and cultural essence of the Tianshan Mountains in a relaxed manner? The newly upgraded ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train in 2026, with its ‘mobile star-rated hotel’ concept, has become an ideal choice for the silver-haired generation to explore Xinjiang.Day 13:Early morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, scenic area availability, and other factors.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on the Original Local Draft)
The ‘Kunlun · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour’ offers various cabin options to meet different travel needs:
May Version Departure Dates:May 22
Four-person Cabin (Shared Toilet):Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Shared Toilet):Upper berth 17,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Private Toilet):Upper berth 22,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 23,800 RMB/person
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei
🌄 Route and Destination IntroductionPremium Private Single Room:38,800 RMB/person
June-September Version Departure Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
Four-person Cabin (Shared Toilet):Upper berth 15,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 16,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Shared Toilet):Upper berth 18,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Private Toilet):Upper berth 23,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 24,800 RMB/person
Premium Private Single Room:39,800 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees and availability are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency and may vary by departure date and room type.
📞 How to Register
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train, launched by Urumqi in 2023, is a high-end loop tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and cultural experiences. It is not an ordinary train but an air-conditioned soft sleeper special train designed for long-distance in-depth tours. The entire train has 8 sleeper cars, featuring Xinjiang-style decorations and focusing on age-friendly details.If you or your family are interested in joining the ‘Kunlun’ Silver Hair Special Train tour, you can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
#☎️：Inquire with Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
#Wang Fei:Inquire with Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
The registration process typically includes:Confirming the itinerary and departure date → Selecting the cabin type and boarding location → Paying a deposit → Signing the travel contract. It is recommended to plan ahead as seats are limited during peak season.
🧳 Fee and Service Description
Fees typically include:
Full-trip special train sleeper accommodation (one berth throughout, no need to move luggage)
Land tour bus transfers as listed in the itinerary
First admission tickets to listed scenic spots and necessary internal shuttle buses
The itinerary covers core attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in Northern Xinjiang; Kashgar Old City,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), and Tashkurgan Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang; as well as the Flaming Mountains in Turpan and Kuqa Grand Canyon. Through the ‘travel by night, tour by day, one berth throughout’ model, tourists focus on sightseeing during the day and sleep soundly in the smooth and comfortable carriages at night, greatly reducing travel fatigue. Daily breakfast and multiple specialty meals (such as fruit feasts, pigeon soup, pilaf, etc.)
Full-trip Chinese-speaking guide and special train attendant service
Some cultural experience activities (such as home visits, folk performances)
Fees do not include personal expenses, optional items within scenic spots, or room type price differences for single occupancy (e.g., choosing a single room). Specific service content, meal standards, hotel arrangements, etc., are subject to the actual signed contract.
Special Note:Transportation, accommodation, and scenic area opening status mentioned in the itinerary may be affected by season, policy, or force majeure. The travel agency will make reasonable adjustments in consultation with tourists while protecting their rights.
🌿 Warm Tips
The special train has public toilets and some cabins with private bathrooms, with anti-slip facilities and soft lighting, suitable for middle-aged and elderly passengers.
It is recommended to bring common medications and prepare clothing for the temperature differences between day and night in Xinjiang.
Xinjiang is vast, and some road sections have weak signals; please arrange communication in advance.
All itinerary arrangements comply with national laws and regulations and respect the customs of all ethnic groups.
Choosing ‘Kunlun’ is not about rushing but immersing; not about checking in but savoring slowly. A 14-day journey allows seniors to enjoy the seasonal scenery of the Tianshan Mountains at a steady pace, leaving them with safe, comfortable, and unforgettable memories.
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