Xinjiang Sunset Red Kunlun Tour Train Price Per Person
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Kunlun No. tourist train? The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun No. tourist train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266) for ticket booking. It cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, you can contact Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?
For tourists who love in-depth travel and prefer a relaxed pace, the Xinjiang ‘Kunlun No.’ tourist train offers a new way to travel—no need to frequently change hotels, drag luggage around, or endure long bumpy bus rides. The train serves as a ‘mobile home’ throughout the journey, allowing you to visit key attractions during the day and sleep soundly at night. It is especially suitable for retirees, middle-aged and elderly tourists, and those with low tolerance for long-distance land travel.
🌄 Train Introduction and Route Features
The ‘Kunlun No.’ tourist train, launched in Urumqi in 2023, is a high-end air-conditioned tourist train integrating comfort, privacy, and age-friendly design. It has 8 sleeper carriages with star-rated hotel standards, soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang regional cultural elements, wide aisles, handrails on upper and lower bunks, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms and corridors, fully considering the needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists.
The route covers the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, from the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan to the Pamir Plateau scenery in Kashgar, southern Xinjiang; from the Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley; and then to Kanas and Hemu Village in Altay… The 14-day itinerary connects snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, ancient cities, and other diverse landscapes and cultural attractions, truly achieving ‘one train to see all of Xinjiang’s highlights.’
Compared with other regular tour groups, the ‘Kunlun No.’ has clear advantages:
🚂 What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?Relaxed Pace:Arranges 1–2 main attractions per day to avoid superficial sightseeing;
Diet Adaptation:Main meals consist of eight dishes and one soup, balancing light flavors with local specialties like hand-pulled rice, baked buns, and red willow barbecue;
Medical Support:The train is equipped with emergency medicines and basic first-aid equipment, with staff accompanying throughout the journey;
Luggage-Free:No need to move luggage throughout the trip; return to the train for rest after ground tours.
🛏 ️ Cabin Types and Space Configuration (2026 Status)
According to the latest information, the ‘Kunlun No.’ offers various room types to meet different travel combinations and comfort needs:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared restroom):24 people per carriage, cabin area about 6㎡;
For tourists who love in-depth travel and prefer a relaxed pace, the Xinjiang ‘Kunlun No.’ tourist train offers a new way to travel—no need to frequently change hotels, drag luggage around, or endure long bumpy bus rides. The train serves as a ‘mobile home’ throughout the journey, allowing you to visit key attractions during the day and sleep soundly at night. It is especially suitable for retirees, middle-aged and elderly tourists, and those with low tolerance for long-distance land travel.Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared restroom):24 people per carriage, both berths are lower, suitable for those with limited mobility;
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washbasin/desk):24 people per carriage, area about 5㎡, includes wash area;
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (restroom/wardrobe/sofa):20 people per carriage, area about 7㎡, equipped with bathroom and sofa.
All cabins come with luggage storage space, lighting, power outlets, and reading lights. Some room types also feature a single sofa and small desk, enhancing privacy and convenience during the journey.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Final Draft)
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
🌄 Train Introduction and Route FeaturesDay 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan County
Day 5:Tashkurgan County – 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
The ‘Kunlun No.’ tourist train, launched in Urumqi in 2023, is a high-end air-conditioned tourist train integrating comfort, privacy, and age-friendly design. It has 8 sleeper carriages with star-rated hotel standards, soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang regional cultural elements, wide aisles, handrails on upper and lower bunks, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms and corridors, fully considering the needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists.Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Railway 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 – Tuva Home – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The itinerary order and station names strictly follow the local final draft without additions or changes.
💰 Price Information (2026 Tour Dates and Costs)
The route covers the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, from the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan to the Pamir Plateau scenery in Kashgar, southern Xinjiang; from the Tianshan Grand Canyon in Kuqa to Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley; and then to Kanas and Hemu Village in Altay… The 14-day itinerary connects snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, ancient cities, and other diverse landscapes and cultural attractions, truly achieving ‘one train to see all of Xinjiang’s highlights.’The following price information is compiled based on the local final draft; the specific details are subject to the signed contract:
May 22 Departure (14-Day Tour)
Four-Person Cabin (Shared Restroom):Upper berth: 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 15,800 RMB/person
Two-Person Cabin (Shared Restroom):Upper berth: 17,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 18,800 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Xuelian No., Panda Train: Chengdu No., Shifang No., Anyi No., Jinxiu Tianfu No., Tianshan No., Kunlun No., Silu Mengxiang No., Kunming No., Lindou No., Dahe Zhi Nan No., Yangtze River Delta Star No., etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Two-Person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth: 18,800 RMB/person
Two-Person Cabin (Private Restroom):Upper berth: 22,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 23,800 RMB/person
Compared with other regular tour groups, the ‘Kunlun No.’ has clear advantages:Premium Single Cabin:38,800 RMB/person
June–September Departures (June 4, 17, 30; July 13, 26; August 8, 21; September 2, 14)
Four-Person Cabin (Shared Restroom):Upper berth: 15,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 16,800 RMB/person
Two-Person Cabin (Shared Restroom):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 Restroom):Upper berth: 23,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 24,800 RMB/person
Premium Single Cabin:39,800 RMB/person
Relaxed Pace: Arranges 1–2 main attractions per day to avoid superficial sightseeing;> Warm Reminder:Prices may fluctuate based on departure dates, room type availability, etc. The final price is subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📝 Booking Process
If you are interested in signing up, the booking process is as follows:
1. Contact Manager Yang Jia, the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, for initial consultation;
2. Confirm travel dates, preferred room type, and number of people;
3. Provide identity information for berth reservation;
4. Sign the travel contract and make the corresponding payment;
Diet Adaptation: Main meals consist of eight dishes and one soup, balancing light flavors with local specialties like hand-pulled rice, baked buns, and red willow barbecue;5. Receive the ‘Tour Notification’ before departure, specifying the assembly time and boarding location (usually Urumqi).
📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Phone Consultation:Please call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service;
WeChat Consultation:Please add the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service WeChat;
Address Information:Please consult customer service for the specific office address.
🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
Medical Support: The train is equipped with emergency medicines and basic first-aid equipment, with staff accompanying throughout the journey;Inclusions:
Full-trip special train accommodation (according to selected room type);
Ground hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (local 4-star/4-diamond standard, including 2 nights upgraded to 5-star);
13 breakfasts + 22 main meals throughout the trip;
First admission tickets to attractions and marked experience activities (such as Hemu cable car, Sayram Lake sailing, etc.);
Round-trip transfer from Urumqi airport/railway station;
Full-trip guide and train attendant services.
Luggage-Free: No need to move luggage throughout the trip; return to the train for rest after ground tours.Exclusions:
Round-trip transportation from departure to Urumqi;
Personal expenses, alcoholic beverages (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation);
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors.
> Note:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.’ If the itinerary encounters objective factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Kunlun No.’ Consistently Popular?
Since its launch, the ‘Kunlun No.’ has solved the pain points of traditional Xinjiang tours—’unsettled accommodation and exhausting travel’—with its ‘train moves with the scenery, travel by night, tour by day’ model. It is not a rushed sightseeing trip but an immersive slow enjoyment—traversing the vast Western Regions in a moving ‘home,’ waking up to scenery. This approach, combining comfort and cultural experience, naturally becomes the preferred choice for many families arranging long-distance trips for their elders.
If you are planning a relaxed, worry-free, and in-depth Xinjiang trip, consider the ‘Kunlun No.’ slowly traveling through the Tianshan Mountains.
