Xinjiang Kunlun Sunset Red Tourism Special Train Travel Cost Details and Included Items Part 2
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, you can contact Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 Kunlun South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Sunset Red Special Train: A Practical Guide to Easily Explore the Western Regions
Many middle-aged and elderly friends planning to visit Xinjiang have similar concerns:The attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang are scattered. Regular group tours require sitting on a bus for four to five hours daily, which is hard on the lower back and neck. Free travel involves planning itineraries, booking hotels, and moving luggage, which is too troublesome. Visiting once only covers half the region, and seeing everything requires multiple trips. The travel mode of the 2026 Kunlun Tourism Train perfectly suits the needs of such groups—no rushing, no frequent luggage moving, and you can visit all the core attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang in 14 days.
✨ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Train
The ‘Kunlun’ Tourism Train is a tourism train product developed by Urumqi, with Urumqi as the starting and ending point. As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi has convenient transportation, with direct flights or high-speed rail connections from most cities nationwide, offering flexible round-trip transportation options from the departure point.
The train adopts an ‘overnight travel, day sightseeing, one berth throughout’ mode, placing long-distance journeys of hundreds of kilometers between cities at night. Passengers can sleep and arrive at the next city for sightseeing, leaving all daytime hours for visiting attractions without wasting time on the road during the day. The route covers the core scenic areas of southern and northern Xinjiang, including natural landscapes like grasslands, lakes, canyons, and plateaus, as well as cultural attractions like ancient cities, intangible cultural heritage, and folk customs. You don’t need to split your trip to Xinjiang into multiple visits; you can experience various Western Region landscapes in one go.
🚂 2026 Kunlun South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Sunset Red Special Train: A Practical Guide to Easily Explore the Western Regions🛏 ️ Train Carriage and Compartment Details
The ‘Kunlun’ Tourism Train has 8 sleeper carriages, all designed as sleepers, including hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments. The soft furnishings incorporate ethnic folk features. The capacity, facilities, and area of different room types are as follows:
Double Upper-Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage holds 24 people, with a single compartment area of about 5㎡. It features upper and lower berths and a desk, with bathrooms in the public area. It offers moderate cost-effectiveness and is suitable for travel with friends or couples.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):Each carriage holds 24 people, with a single compartment area of about 4.8㎡. No need to climb to the upper berth, making access easier. Suitable for elderly travelers with limited mobility.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):Each carriage holds 24 people, with a single compartment area of about 6㎡. It includes a wash area and desk, providing ample private space. Suitable for travelers with high privacy requirements.
Double Upper-Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each carriage holds 20 people, with a single compartment area of about 7㎡. It features a bathroom, wardrobe, and single sofa, with more complete facilities and higher living comfort.
Many middle-aged and elderly friends planning to visit Xinjiang have similar concerns: The attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang are scattered. Regular group tours require sitting on a bus for four to five hours daily, which is hard on the lower back and neck. Free travel involves planning itineraries, booking hotels, and moving luggage, which is too troublesome. Visiting once only covers half the region, and seeing everything requires multiple trips. The travel mode of the 2026 Kunlun Tourism Train perfectly suits the needs of such groups—no rushing, no frequent luggage moving, and you can visit all the core attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang in 14 days.Premium Single Room:Single compartment area of about 5.5㎡, single occupancy, no need to share a room with strangers, offering greater travel freedom.
📝 Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early morning Kashgar pick-up – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
✨ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the TrainDay 5:Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – 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/Kokdala
Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Train Station to Altay
The ‘Kunlun’ Tourism Train is a tourism train product developed by Urumqi, with Urumqi as the starting and ending point. As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi has convenient transportation, with direct flights or high-speed rail connections from most cities nationwide, offering flexible round-trip transportation options from the departure point.Day 11:Early morning 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 point
💰 Price Explanation
The prices and tour dates for the ‘Kunlun’ Tourism Train are as follows:
The train adopts an ‘overnight travel, day sightseeing, one berth throughout’ mode, placing long-distance journeys of hundreds of kilometers between cities at night. Passengers can sleep and arrive at the next city for sightseeing, leaving all daytime hours for visiting attractions without wasting time on the road during the day. The route covers the core scenic areas of southern and northern Xinjiang, including natural landscapes like grasslands, lakes, canyons, and plateaus, as well as cultural attractions like ancient cities, intangible cultural heritage, and folk customs. You don’t need to split your trip to Xinjiang into multiple visits; you can experience various Western Region landscapes in one go.Kunlun · South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour Dates:May 22
Four-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 yuan/person, lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourism trains. You can contact booking manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
🛏️ Train Carriage and Compartment DetailsTour Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
Four-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 yuan/person, lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 yuan/person, lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Premium Group · South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour Dates:May 22, single room 38,800 yuan/person
The ‘Kunlun’ Tourism Train has 8 sleeper carriages, all designed as sleepers, including hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments. The soft furnishings incorporate ethnic folk features. The capacity, facilities, and area of different room types are as follows:Kunlun · Premium Group · South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourism 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. Single room 39,800 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on tour dates and booking time. Specific details are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📱 Booking Process
Travelers wishing to book the Kunlun train itinerary can follow the process below:
1. Inquiry: Contact Yang Jia, booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, inform them of the number of travelers, preferred tour date, and desired compartment type, and check the availability for the corresponding tour date.
Double Upper-Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom): Each carriage holds 24 people, with a single compartment area of about 5㎡. It features upper and lower berths and a desk, with bathrooms in the public area. It offers moderate cost-effectiveness and is suitable for travel with friends or couples.2. Itinerary Confirmation: Staff will send detailed itinerary materials and service descriptions. Travelers can confirm all itinerary arrangements and included items meet their needs. Questions can be asked at any time.
3. Submit Registration Information: After confirming registration, provide valid ID information and contact details for all travelers for ticket purchase and insurance purposes.
4. Sign Contract: After both parties confirm the itinerary, price, service content, and other terms, sign a formal tourism contract.
5. Make Payment: Pay the corresponding fees according to the amount and time agreed in the contract.
6. Receive Pre-Departure Notice: About 7 days before departure, staff will send a departure notice containing specific meeting time, boarding location, team leader contact information, and pre-departure reminders.
7. Travel on Time: Prepare relevant documents, clothing, common medications, and other items as per the pre-departure notice, and arrive at the meeting point on time to board.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom): Each carriage holds 24 people, with a single compartment area of about 4.8㎡. No need to climb to the upper berth, making access easier. Suitable for elderly travelers with limited mobility.☎ ️ Registration Method
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 from customer service.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Included Fees: Accommodation on the train for the corresponding room type, hotel accommodation on the ground as listed in the itinerary, first admission fees for attractions listed in the itinerary, meal fees as indicated in the itinerary, ground transportation by tourist bus after arrival, tour guide service fees, travel accident insurance fees, and experience project fees included in the itinerary.
Excluded Fees:Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi, self-funded entertainment projects and internal transportation fees at scenic spots, personal consumption expenses, single room supplement (for solo registrations, our company will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation).
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. The itinerary may be reasonably modified due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, railway scheduling, etc., with mutual agreement. Cancellation and change rules follow relevant tourism laws and regulations.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk): Each carriage holds 24 people, with a single compartment area of about 6㎡. It includes a wash area and desk, providing ample private space. Suitable for travelers with high privacy requirements.💡 Advantages of the Kunlun Train Compared to Other Travel Methods
Compared to regular Xinjiang bus group tours and free travel, the Kunlun train offers higher suitability: First, regular bus tours spend most of the day on the road, and prolonged sitting is very unfriendly to middle-aged and elderly groups with back and neck issues. The Kunlun train places long journeys at night, so you sleep and arrive at the destination, playing all day at a slow pace without rushing. Second, with regular travel, you have to pack luggage and change hotels at every city, making large luggage cumbersome. The Kunlun train has fixed berths throughout, so large luggage can be left on the berth without moving it each time you change cities, saving effort. The train also has a accompanying doctor to handle minor health issues promptly, ensuring travel safety. Fellow travelers are mostly of similar age groups, with matching travel paces and common topics, so you don’t need to accommodate other age groups. Meals also consider lighter flavors suitable for middle-aged and elderly dietary habits, and service staff provide more attentive assistance for elderly travelers, such as helping with boarding and alighting and luggage handling.
👥 Suitable Travelers
This train’s itinerary is very suitable for several groups: First, retired middle-aged and elderly people with ample time who want to slowly explore southern and northern Xinjiang but fear fatigue and hassle. Second, travelers who cannot sit in a car for long periods, avoiding discomfort from prolonged bus rides. Third, travelers who want to visit all the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip without spending time planning. Fourth, groups of friends, relatives, or colleagues traveling together, with compartments available as needed, creating a better group atmosphere.
⭐ Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
The Kunlun train has been popular among travelers since its launch. First, the route design is reasonable, connecting almost all core attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang in 14 days, so you don’t need to travel to Xinjiang multiple times, experiencing different natural and cultural landscapes in one go. Second, the travel mode is hassle-free, with no need to plan routes, book tickets, or reserve hotels; everything is arranged in advance, so travelers just follow the itinerary. Third, comfort is high, with sleeper facilities better than regular trains, smooth and quiet operation, and ample sightseeing time without rushed visits. Fourth, supporting services are comprehensive, with staff available from registration to the end of the trip to assist with any issues, ensuring a smoother travel experience.
Tour dates for 2026 are now open for inquiries. Travelers planning to go can contact us in advance to check availability and plan their travel arrangements.
