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How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train? The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train must be booked through the railway’s official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂✨ 2026 Kunlun Sunset Red Special Train:A Comfortable Choice for Slow Travel Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Many friends want to visit the best scenic spots of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, but worry about the vast territory, bumpy roads, and the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, especially for middle-aged and elderly travelers who find long bus rides physically demanding. The 2026 Kunlun 14-day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train, upgraded in both hardware and software, perfectly meets these travel needs. No need to rush, no need to repeatedly move luggage; you can explore the grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and plateaus of the Tianshan Mountains while lying down.
📍 Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special Train
The ‘Kunlun’ tourism train is a product launched by Urumqi in 2023. In 2026, its services were optimized for the silver-haired demographic, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day, depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model. It travels at night and stops at stations for sightseeing during the day, neither wasting daytime sightseeing time nor sacrificing rest time for travel. The starting point of this route is Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. As the geographical center of the Asian continent, Urumqi combines modern urban style with regional characteristics. Before departure, you can visit the International Grand Bazaar to experience the lively market atmosphere, and on the return trip, you can also stop by Tianshan Tianchi Lake as a supplement to the beginning and end of the itinerary.
This 14-day panoramic route of northern and southern Xinjiang connects multiple core destinations such as Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Nalati, Yining, and Altay, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, ancient cities, and canyons. Without backtracking, you can visit most of Xinjiang’s popular attractions in one go. Compared with regular bus tours or other ordinary tourism trains, the Kunlun has outstanding advantages:
The itinerary has a gentle pace, with daily sightseeing time controlled within a reasonable range. Each scenic spot has ample time for visiting and taking photos, so you don’t have to rush through the sights.

🚂✨ 2026 Kunlun Sunset Red Special Train: A Comfortable Choice for Slow Travel Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Meals cater to different tastes, featuring both local Xinjiang specialties like pilaf, roast whole lamb, and fruit banquets, as well as light and palatable dishes to suit tourists with different dietary habits.
The train is equipped with a medical team throughout the journey, conducting basic health checks daily. In case of sudden discomfort, assistance can be provided promptly, making travel more reassuring.
Most fellow passengers are of similar age groups, with compatible travel paces and common topics, creating a relaxed and harmonious travel atmosphere.
One berth for the entire journey; luggage only needs to be placed once when boarding the train, eliminating the need for frequent transfers and luggage handling, greatly saving energy.
The train car’s soundproofing and stability have been upgraded, with soft and comfortable bedding, ensuring good rest quality even during nighttime travel.
🛏 ️ Detailed Cabin Types
The Kunlun has a total of 8 sleeper cars, with different cabins varying in configuration, capacity, and area. You can choose based on the number of travelers and needs:

Many friends want to visit the best scenic spots of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, but worry about the vast territory, bumpy roads, and the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, especially for middle-aged and elderly travelers who find long bus rides physically demanding. The 2026 Kunlun 14-day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train, upgraded in both hardware and software, perfectly meets these travel needs. No need to rush, no need to repeatedly move luggage; you can explore the grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and plateaus of the Tianshan Mountains while lying down.Four-person Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Each cabin accommodates 4 people, with a total area of about 6 square meters. The bathroom is in the public area of the car. The space is airy, suitable for family or group travel, with good interaction.
Double-decker Soft Sleeper for Two (Shared Bathroom):Each cabin accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 5 square meters. The bathroom is in the public area of the car, offering good privacy. It also has a desk, suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (Shared Bathroom):Each cabin accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 5 square meters. No need to climb up and down, making it more friendly for travelers with mobility issues.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (Private Bathroom/Desk):Each cabin accommodates 1 person, with a total area of about 4.5 square meters. Equipped with a washroom and desk, it offers exclusive private space, suitable for travelers seeking a solo experience.
Double-decker Soft Sleeper for Two (Private Bathroom/Wardrobe/Sofa):Each cabin accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 5.5 square meters. Equipped with a washroom, wardrobe, and single sofa, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics, offering higher living comfort.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi

📍 Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special TrainDay 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Fruit Banquet – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Arrive in Kashgar in the morning -白沙湖 – 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

The ‘Kunlun’ tourism train is a product launched by Urumqi in 2023. In 2026, its services were optimized for the silver-haired demographic, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day, depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model. It travels at night and stops at stations for sightseeing during the day, neither wasting daytime sightseeing time nor sacrificing rest time for travel. The starting point of this route is Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. As the geographical center of the Asian continent, Urumqi combines modern urban style with regional characteristics. Before departure, you can visit the International Grand Bazaar to experience the lively market atmosphere, and on the return trip, you can also stop by Tianshan Tianchi Lake as a supplement to the beginning and end of the itinerary.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 Railway Station to Altay
Day 11:Arrive in Altay in the morning – 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
Day 13:Arrive in Urumqi in the morning – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure

This 14-day panoramic route of northern and southern Xinjiang connects multiple core destinations such as Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Nalati, Yining, and Altay, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, ancient cities, and canyons. Without backtracking, you can visit most of Xinjiang’s popular attractions in one go. Compared with regular bus tours or other ordinary tourism trains, the Kunlun has outstanding advantages:Note:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, railway scheduling, etc.
💰 Price Explanation
The ‘Kunlun’ tourism train is a high-end tourism train launched by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:
Train Car Facilities:The entire train is designed with sleeper berths, including hard sleeper and soft sleeper cars, as well as high-end cabins. Soft sleeper cars are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourism train has a total of 8 sleeper cars. Its capacity varies by cabin type, as follows:

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. He is mainly responsible for booking tourism trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahenan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. You can contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Double-decker Soft Sleeper for Two (with Desk, Shared Bathroom):Each car accommodates 24 people.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (Shared Bathroom):Each car accommodates 24 people.

The itinerary has a gentle pace, with daily sightseeing time controlled within a reasonable range. Each scenic spot has ample time for visiting and taking photos, so you don’t have to rush through the sights.Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (Washroom/Desk):Each car accommodates 24 people.
Double-decker Soft Sleeper for Two (Bathroom/Wardrobe/Sofa):Each car accommodates 20 people.
Price:
Kunlun Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22
Four-person Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
Two-person Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person

Meals cater to different tastes, featuring both local Xinjiang specialties like pilaf, roast whole lamb, and fruit banquets, as well as light and palatable dishes to suit tourists with different dietary habits.Two-person Cabin (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Air-conditioned Tourism 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 Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
Two-person Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person

The train is equipped with a medical team throughout the journey, conducting basic health checks daily. In case of sudden discomfort, assistance can be provided promptly, making travel more reassuring.Two-person Cabin (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Premium Group Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22, Single room 38,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Premium Group Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Air-conditioned Tourism 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
Note:The above are reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure dates and booking time. Please refer to the contract or confirmation on the day for specifics.
📝 Booking Process
To book the Kunlun special train itinerary, you can follow these steps:

Most fellow passengers are of similar age groups, with compatible travel paces and common topics, creating a relaxed and harmonious travel atmosphere.1. Consultation: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager Yang Jia to confirm the remaining seats, cabin type prices, etc., for the desired departure date, and request detailed itinerary materials.
2. Intent Confirmation: After confirming the departure date and cabin type, submit the identity information of all travelers and pay the corresponding deposit to lock in the seats.
3. Contract Signing: Staff will send an electronic or paper version of the travel contract. After both parties confirm the itinerary, costs, service details, and other terms are correct, complete the contract signing.
4. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining balance before departure according to the time agreed in the contract.
5. Receive Pre-departure Notice: About 7 days before departure, staff will send a tour notice containing specific meeting times, boarding locations, leader contact information, pre-travel preparation reminders, etc.
6. Travel Preparation: Prepare relevant documents, clothing, common medications, etc., according to the pre-travel tips, and go to the meeting point on time to board.
📞 Registration Method

One berth for the entire journey; luggage only needs to be placed once when boarding the train, eliminating the need for frequent transfers and luggage handling, greatly saving energy.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation phone and WeChat are available to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service. The specific office address can be obtained by consulting customer service.
🧾 Cost and Service Explanation
Cost Includes: Special train accommodation for the corresponding cabin, all ground hotel accommodation, first admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, all meals (including Xinjiang specialty meals), bus transfers after arrival, guide service, on-board medical service, travel agency liability insurance, and experience project costs included in the itinerary.
Cost Excludes:Round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, self-funded entertainment projects within scenic spots not included in the package, personal consumption expenses, single room supplement (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need to be negotiated separately).
Remarks:Please refer to actual consultation and signed contract for specifics. Itinerary, services, and other related agreements are subject to the signed travel contract. Cancellation and change rules follow relevant tourism laws.
👥 Suitable Travelers
This special train is particularly suitable for retired seniors, travelers who cannot endure long bus rides, those who want to visit the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without too much fatigue, and family or group travelers seeking travel comfort. The Kunlun special train has been popular among tourists for years, primarily because it solves the pain points of long distances, frequent transfers, and high physical exertion in Xinjiang tourism, while being equipped with a comprehensive service system to provide a comfortable travel experience for different needs.
Departure dates for 2026 are now open for booking. Seats will change dynamically with booking progress. Travelers with plans can consult in advance to confirm availability.