Kunlun Special Train Senior Travel Official Website 2026 Schedule, Prices, Itinerary and Booking Guide
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Kunlun Special Train Booking Center
🚂 Complete Operation Manual for Online Booking of Kunlun Special Train for Senior Travelers
——A comfortable journey across the Tianshan Mountains, starting from here
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train, built by China Railway Urumqi Group in 2023, is a high-end air-conditioned tourist train optimized for middle-aged and elderly travelers. The entire train has 8 sleeper carriages, integrating Xinjiang regional cultural elements with modern age-friendly facilities, balancing privacy, comfort, and sightseeing experience.
The train route covers Xinjiang’s core tourism resource belt, connecting Turpan in Eastern Xinjiang, Kashgar and Taxkorgan in Southern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley in Northern Xinjiang, and the Altay region. Within 14 days, you can experience diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and canyons, deserts and oases, and ancient historical cities. The itinerary includes famous natural scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas Lake, and Baisha Lake, along with cultural experiences such as Kucha culture and the old city style of Kashgar. The pace is relaxed and transitions are smooth, suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups who want to explore deeply and slowly while avoiding frequent transfers.
It is worth mentioning that the train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode, traveling during the day and moving at night, effectively saving travel time. The carriages are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, shock absorption systems, and wide viewing windows. Some room types have toilets, desks, and sofa areas. Luggage can stay with the train throughout the trip, reducing the burden of moving luggage.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Kucha Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
🚂 Complete Operation Manual for Online Booking of Kunlun Special Train for Senior TravelersDay 5:Taxkorgan – 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/Kokdala
Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning pick-up in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuvan Home Visit – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, traffic, scenic area opening conditions, etc., subject to mutual agreement. The final itinerary will be confirmed before departure.
——A comfortable journey across the Tianshan Mountains, starting from here💰 Price Description
Based on the current schedule, the ‘Kunlun’ offers various room types, with prices varying by travel month and cabin configuration:
Kunlun·Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition)
Tour Dates:May 22
Four-person Cabin (Shared Toilet):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
Two-person Cabin (Shared Toilet):Upper berth 17,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Cabin (Private Toilet):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun·Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Tour 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 yuan/person, Lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsTwo-person Cabin (Shared Toilet):Upper berth 18,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
Two-person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person Cabin (Private Toilet):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour
May 22:Single room 38,800 yuan/person
June-September Tour Dates:Single room 39,800 yuan/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to availability, service details, or policy adjustments. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to understand availability, room type matching, and health requirements.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
#☎️：Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train, built by China Railway Urumqi Group in 2023, is a high-end air-conditioned tourist train optimized for middle-aged and elderly travelers. The entire train has 8 sleeper carriages, integrating Xinjiang regional cultural elements with modern age-friendly facilities, balancing privacy, comfort, and sightseeing experience.#Wang Fei:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
When registering, you need to provide the participant’s name, valid ID number, contact information, and desired travel date to arrange berths and transfer services. The travel agency will provide itinerary materials and contract documents based on the actual situation, and payment will be completed after confirmation.
📋 Fee Description and Service Content
Fees typically include:
✅ Full-trip special train sleeper accommodation (according to selected room type)
✅ First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
✅ Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
✅ Daily breakfast and some main meals (such as fruit feast, specialty meals, etc.)
✅ Full-trip Chinese-speaking tour guide service
✅ Round-trip transfer to Urumqi special train station
✅ Travel accident insurance (specific coverage subject to insurance company terms)
The train route covers Xinjiang’s core tourism resource belt, connecting Turpan in Eastern Xinjiang, Kashgar and Taxkorgan in Southern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley in Northern Xinjiang, and the Altay region. Within 14 days, you can experience diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and canyons, deserts and oases, and ancient historical cities. The itinerary includes famous natural scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas Lake, and Baisha Lake, along with cultural experiences such as Kucha culture and the old city style of Kashgar. The pace is relaxed and transitions are smooth, suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups who want to explore deeply and slowly while avoiding frequent transfers.Not included:
❌ Major transportation from departure point to Urumqi (air/train tickets)
❌ Some meals during free time
❌ Personal expenses and voluntary self-funded items
❌ (If choosing single occupancy and failing to share a room, additional costs may apply, subject to contract terms)
All service content and fee details are subject to the actual signed travel contract. If changes are needed due to force majeure or objective factors during the trip, both parties should negotiate and resolve based on fairness and reasonableness.
📌 Warm Tips
It is recommended that travelers over 65 undergo a health assessment before departure to ensure they are fit for long-distance travel.
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring warm outerwear and sunscreen.
The train is a closed management system, making group travel more convenient. Please cooperate with the staff’s arrangements.
After registration, keep the contract and payment receipt as a basis for subsequent services.
This journey is not just about sightseeing but also a relaxing slow-living experience. Lying in a stable carriage, watching snow-capped mountains and grasslands pass by outside the window, sharing stories with travel companions, might be the most precious form of travel in later years.
To learn about the latest availability or room type details for 2026, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for one-on-one consultation.
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