2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Special Train Full Year Schedule and Prices Officially Announced
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train? The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to take your parents or yourself on a ‘lie-down tour of Xinjiang’ covering the northern and southern Xinjiang grand loop, but worried about long rides and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Kunlun’ tourism train, designed for the ‘silver-haired generation’ and tourists seeking comfort, might be the travel mode you’re looking for.
This article will detail the booking channels and seat availability query methods for the ‘Kunlun’ train, helping you plan your trip easily.
🛤 ️ Complete Guide to the ‘Kunlun’ Train
The ‘Kunlun’ is a high-end tourism train launched by Urumqi in 2023, with all carriages featuring sleeper berths. It is a ‘mobile hotel’ that ‘moves with the passengers,’ ideal for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace.
📍 Route Features:Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Grand Loop
The itinerary covers key scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Nalati, Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake, connecting diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and deserts, offering a ‘one trip, panoramic Xinjiang’ experience.
🛌 Travel Advantages:Hassle-free and Comfortable
One Berth Throughout:No need to change berths or move luggage during the entire trip.
🚂 Want to take your parents or yourself on a ‘lie-down tour of Xinjiang’ covering the northern and southern Xinjiang grand loop, but worried about long rides and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Kunlun’ tourism train, designed for the ‘silver-haired generation’ and tourists seeking comfort, might be the travel mode you’re looking for.Train Follows Passengers:Rest on the train, play at scenic spots, effectively reducing travel fatigue.
Relaxed Pace:Designed for the ‘silver-haired generation,’ with ample time at scenic spots to avoid a rushed itinerary.
📍 Assembly and Transportation
The train starts and ends at Urumqi Station in Xinjiang. Passengers need to arrange their own transportation to Urumqi, and the travel agency can assist with pick-up services.
🛌 Detailed Guide to ‘Kunlun’ Sleeper Cabins
The ‘Kunlun’ train has 8 sleeper carriages with various room types, all emphasizing privacy and comfort, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang ethnic features.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (Shared Bathroom)
Layout:Upper and lower berths, 2 people per room.
Configuration:Shared bathroom, some with desks.
This article will detail the booking channels and seat availability query methods for the ‘Kunlun’ train, helping you plan your trip easily.Capacity:About 24 people per carriage.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (Shared Bathroom)
Layout:Recommended lower berth, more spacious, suitable for tourists prioritizing rest.
Configuration:Shared bathroom.
Capacity:About 24 people per carriage.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (Washroom/Desk)
Layout:Single flat berth, good privacy.
Configuration:Washroom, desk.
🛤️ Complete Guide to the ‘Kunlun’ TrainCapacity:About 24 people per carriage.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (Bathroom/Wardrobe/Sofa)
Layout:Upper and lower berths, 2 people per room.
Configuration:Bathroom, wardrobe, sofa, higher comfort level.
Capacity:About 20 people per carriage.
💡 Warm Tips
The specific area of each cabin is not clearly marked in public materials. It is recommended to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service when booking to choose based on your needs.
🗺 ️ 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Simplified Itinerary
> Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
The ‘Kunlun’ is a high-end tourism train launched by Urumqi in 2023, with all carriages featuring sleeper berths. It is a ‘mobile hotel’ that ‘moves with the passengers,’ ideal for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace.> Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Train) – Kuqa
> Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Train) – Kashgar
> Day 4:Early Kashgar pick-up – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
> Day 5:Tashkurgan – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Tajik Home – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
> Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – 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
📍 Route Features: Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Grand Loop> Day 10:Yining/Kekedala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Train Station to Altay
> Day 11:Early Altay pick-up – 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:Early arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
> Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Description and Reference
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang-wide tourism. He is mainly responsible for booking tourism trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
The price of the ‘Kunlun’ tourism train varies depending on travel time, berth type, and other factors. Below are the reference prices for some 2026 tour groups:
1. Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour
| Tour Date | 4-Person Cabin (Shared Bathroom) | 2-Person Cabin (Shared Bathroom) | 2-Person Cabin (Flat Berth) | 2-Person Cabin (Private Bathroom) |
The itinerary covers key scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Nalati, Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake, connecting diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and deserts, offering a ‘one trip, panoramic Xinjiang’ experience.| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| May 22 | Upper 14800/Lower 15800 | Upper 17800/Lower 18800 | Lower 18800 | Upper 22800/Lower 23800 |
| June-September | Upper 15800/Lower 16800 | Upper 18800/Lower 19800 | Lower 19800 | Upper 23800/Lower 24800 |
2. Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour
| Tour Date | Single Room |
| :— | :— |
| May 22 | 38800 |
| June-September | 39800 |
🛌 Travel Advantages: Hassle-free and Comfortable💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to market conditions.
Final prices, seat availability, and promotional policies are subject to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Booking Channels and Seat Availability Query
1. Booking Process
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, provide your intended travel date and number of people, and let booking manager Yang Jia check seat availability and prices.
2. Submit Information: After confirmation, provide each traveler’s name, valid ID number, and other details as required for booking.
3. Sign and Pay: After confirming itinerary details, sign the unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Supervision Platform online and pay as agreed.
4. Pre-trip Preparation: Receive the tour confirmation before departure and prepare necessary documents and items as required.
One Berth Throughout: No need to change berths or move luggage during the entire trip.2. Three-Step Seat Availability Query
1. Initial Consultation: Directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service to inquire about seat availability for your desired tour date.
2. Self-Service Query: Use the ‘Railway·Tourism’ or ‘Tickets·Tourism’ section on the 12306 App to check the ‘Kunlun’ train schedule as a reference.
3. Final Confirmation: Real-time seat availability and exact schedules for tourism trains must be confirmed based on the travel agency’s query results and contract.
📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Items (Example)
Sleeper berth fees on the train as per the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation fees as indicated in the itinerary.
Train Follows Passengers: Rest on the train, play at scenic spots, effectively reducing travel fatigue. Group meal fees as per the itinerary.
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for listed scenic spots.
Tour bus fees and guide service fees.
*Specific included items are subject to the contract.*
❌ Excluded Items (Example)
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi.
Self-paid items and personal expenses not indicated in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
*Specific excluded items are subject to the contract.*
Relaxed Pace: Designed for the ‘silver-haired generation,’ with ample time at scenic spots to avoid a rushed itinerary.📝 Registration and Consultation Methods
Registration:Unified registration through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consultation:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service via phone or WeChat.
Address:Specific meeting point details, please consult customer service when registering.
✨ Why is the ‘Kunlun’ Train So Popular?
1. Top-notch Convenience: Sleeper berths throughout, train follows passengers, no need to frequently change hotels or move large luggage, especially friendly for the elderly.
2. Relaxed Pace: Designed for the ‘silver-haired generation,’ with a loose itinerary to avoid the fatigue of ‘sleeping on the bus, taking photos at stops.’
3. Comfort: Sleeper cabins offer good privacy, some with bathrooms. The train usually has medical staff on board for basic health support for elderly tourists.
4. Attentive Service: Travel agencies typically equip experienced staff for elderly groups, providing extra care in dining, rest, and more.
5. Family-Friendly: Although marketed as ‘sunset red,’ the itinerary is also suitable for children wanting to travel with parents, making it an ideal choice for families to experience Xinjiang’s scenery together.
