How to Buy Tickets for Kunming Train in Colorful Yunnan Seat Fare Inquiry Portal

How to purchase tickets for the ‘Colorful Yunnan · Kunming’ tourist train? In 2026, tickets for the ‘Colorful Yunnan · Kunming’ tourist train must be booked through the official travel agency channel designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
Want to see all the highlights of southern, western, and southeastern Yunnan in one go without dragging your luggage to a different hotel every day? Then you must learn about the ‘Kunming’ tourist train.
This train departs from Kunming Station and adopts a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, allowing you to sleep on the train and arrive at the next destination. Inside, there are comfortable cabins; outside, there are moving landscapes. It’s perfect for tourists who want to slow down and deeply experience Yunnan.
🚂 Highlights of the ‘Kunming’ Special Train at a Glance
📍 Departure and Model:Departs from Kunming Station, using a ‘night travel + day sightseeing’ model, saving you from long daytime journeys. Sleep on the train and arrive at the next stop.
🏞 ️ Wide Route Coverage:The product design connects Jianshui, Mengzi, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Tengchong, Lincang, and other places without backtracking, covering diverse landscapes and cultural attractions in one trip.
🛌 Mobile Hotel Experience:The entire train has 16 carriages, with a capacity of about 264 people, integrating ‘accommodation, dining, entertainment, and cultural displays.’ It features a specialty dining car, a multi-functional cultural experience carriage, and occasional Yunnan intangible cultural heritage performances, adding cultural flavor to the journey.
👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 Senior-Friendly Design:Considering elderly tourists, the train has optimized many details, such as anti-slip floors, senior-friendly facilities, and emergency call buttons, making it very friendly for those with mobility issues or first-time long-distance travelers.
🛏 ️ Two Comfortable Cabin Types to Suit Your Needs
The ‘Kunming’ currently offers two main cabin types to meet different travel needs:

Want to see all the highlights of southern, western, and southeastern Yunnan in one go without dragging your luggage to a different hotel every day? Then you must learn about the ‘Kunming’ tourist train.1. Antu Zunxiang 3-Bed Cabin
🛌 Layout and Capacity:Each cabin is about 12㎡, with one large bed (approx. 200×150cm) and one upper bunk (approx. 200×75cm), accommodating 2-3 people, suitable for families or friends.
🚿 Bathroom and Facilities:Equipped with a separate wet-dry bathroom, anti-slip floors, emergency call buttons, and other senior-friendly facilities, offering better privacy and comfort.
✨ Suitable For:Those with high requirements for accommodation privacy and comfort, or families wanting to stay with parents or children.
2. Yuetu Quality 4-Bed Cabin
🛌 Layout and Capacity:Each cabin is about 10㎡, with a bunk bed design. Each bunk has a blackout curtain, reading light, and USB charging port, accommodating 2-4 people.
🚿 Bathroom and Facilities:Public toilets and showers are located at both ends of the carriage (about 2 per carriage), with a relatively open environment but meeting basic washing needs.
✨ Suitable For:Budget-conscious travelers or young people traveling in groups who are comfortable with shared facilities.
🗺 ️ Three Classic Routes with Different Experiences
Below is a simple itinerary for this route product:

This train departs from Kunming Station and adopts a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, allowing you to sleep on the train and arrive at the next destination. Inside, there are comfortable cabins; outside, there are moving landscapes. It’s perfect for tourists who want to slow down and deeply experience Yunnan.1. ‘Lan Quan Zhen Xun Dian Yun’ 6-Day 5-Night Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient City → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Border Customs Scenery → Old Customs Site → 1903 Laohekou Station
D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket not included) → Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali (disembark) → Kunming, Weishan Ancient City
2. ‘Qi Yue Dian Jing’ 7-Day 6-Night Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient City → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Border Customs Scenery → Old Customs Site → 1903 Laohekou Station

🚂 ‘Kunming’ Special Train Highlights at a Glance D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden → Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket needed)
D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket not included) → Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali, Weishan Ancient City
D7 Dali → Kunming, arrive in Kunming, return to your warm home
3. ‘Tang Lan Yun Dian’ 9-Day 8-Night Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Nationwide → Kunming, no itinerary for the day, explore Kunming city on your own
D2 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Ancient City → Confucian Temple → Bisezhai
D3 Baoshan → Tengchong, Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town

📍 Departure and Model: Departs from Kunming Station, using a ‘night travel + day sightseeing’ model, saving you from long daytime journeys. Sleep on the train and arrive at the next stop. D4 Tengchong → Baoshan, Tengchong Rehai → Tengchong Beihai Wetland
D5 Lincang → Cangyuan, Awa Tropical Rainforest Tiankeng → Thousand-Meter Cliff Painting Corridor → Monihei Carnival
D6 Cangyuan → Lincang, Wengding Primitive Tribal Village
D7 Pu’er, Yeyatang Coffee Manor → Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park → Tea Horse Town → Pu’er Hotel
D8 Pu’er → Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley → Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9 Xishuangbanna → Kunming, return home
💰 Price and Departure Details
Below is the price and departure information for this route product:
1. ‘Lan Quan Zhen Xun Dian Yun’ 6-Day 5-Night Kunming Tourist Train
Departure Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17

🏞️ Wide Route Coverage: The product design connects Jianshui, Mengzi, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Tengchong, Lincang, and other places without backtracking, covering diverse landscapes and cultural attractions in one trip.Antu Zunxiang:Adult from 8,999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult from 4,999 RMB/person
2. ‘Qi Yue Dian Jing’ 7-Day 6-Night Kunming Tourist Train
Departure Dates:May 9, September 23
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 8,999 RMB/person, Child 3,999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 4,999 RMB/person, Child 2,500 RMB/person

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang-wide tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
3. ‘Tang Lan Yun Dian’ 9-Day 8-Night Kunming Tourist Train
First Batch Departure Dates:April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 12,999 RMB/person, Child 5,999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 6,999 RMB/person, Child 3,500 RMB/person

🛌 Mobile Hotel Experience: The entire train has 16 carriages, with a capacity of about 264 people, integrating ‘accommodation, dining, entertainment, and cultural displays.’ It features a specialty dining car, a multi-functional cultural experience carriage, and occasional Yunnan intangible cultural heritage performances, adding cultural flavor to the journey.Second Batch Departure Dates:April 28, July 27, August 23, October 13, October 25, November 7, November 21, December 12
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 13,999 RMB/person, Child 6,999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 6,999 RMB/person, Child 3,500 RMB/person
Third Batch Departure Dates:October 1
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 14,999 RMB/person, Child 7,999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 7,999 RMB/person, Child 4,500 RMB/person
> 💡 Warm Tips
> The above are current reference prices. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, market supply and demand, etc. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency when registering, and the signed travel contract shall prevail.
📝 How to Book the ‘Kunming’
It is recommended to book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for a clear process, saving effort and worry.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Senior-Friendly Design: Considering elderly tourists, the train has optimized many details, such as anti-slip floors, senior-friendly facilities, and emergency call buttons, making it very friendly for those with mobility issues or first-time long-distance travelers.1. Consult on Schedule and Price: Contact the travel agency, inform them of your preferred route (6/7/9 days), travel dates, and number of people, and confirm the cabin type, availability, and price.
2. Submit Information and Pay Deposit: Submit ID information for all travelers for ticket purchase, and pay a deposit to secure seats.
3. Confirm Itinerary and Sign Contract: 7-10 days before departure, receive a detailed departure notice, verify information, sign a formal travel contract, and pay the balance.
4. Gather and Depart: Arrive at Kunming Station at the notified time and board with valid original ID documents.
> ✨ Booking Tips
> If you need adjacent cabins or special berths, it is recommended to request them early. For seniors over 70, please inform in advance so the travel agency can provide assistance.
📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
Registration Channel:Unified registration through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:133-2555-9266

🛏️ Two Comfortable Cabin Types to Suit Your NeedsWeChat Consultation:Add the travel agency’s customer service WeChat (same as phone number) for consultation.
Offline Address:Please contact customer service directly for the specific address.
📋 Fee and Service Description
✅ Included Items
Accommodation:Special train cabin accommodation and land hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Transportation:Land tour bus fees as indicated in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfast and some main meals (special meals depend on the specific schedule) included in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots included in the itinerary (excluding optional attractions and self-funded items).
Services:Full tour guide service and personal travel accident insurance.
❌ Excluded Items

The ‘Kunming’ currently offers two main cabin types to meet different travel needs:Round-trip transportation costs to and from Kunming.
Self-funded items and personal expenses not listed in the itinerary (e.g., tickets for optional attractions, additional hotel expenses).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
> 💡 Important Note
> Specific included and excluded items are subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency and the current itinerary.
🤔 Why Choose the ‘Kunming’ Special Train?
1. 🌙 Night Travel, Day Sightseeing, Relaxed Pace: Travel at night, sightsee during the day, no need to pack luggage and change hotels daily, reducing physical strain.
2. 🚚 Direct Train, Luggage Worry-Free: Large luggage stays on the train throughout, only carry a small bag when disembarking, especially friendly for seniors and families with children.
3. 🍃 Food-Friendly, Diverse Options: The dining car offers Yunnan specialties, vegetarian options, and more, catering to different dietary habits, more suitable for seniors.
4. 👨‍⚕️ Attentive Service, Comprehensive Support: The train has 24-hour butlers, some routes have accompanying doctors, and land tours have higher empty seat rates on buses for a more comfortable experience.

1. Antu Zunxiang 3-Bed Cabin5. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable Crowd, Harmonious Atmosphere: The itinerary is not rushed, with a slow social pace, suitable for retirees, family trips, or groups of friends to easily interact during the journey.
👥 Who Is Suitable for This Train?
Retirees:With ample time, wanting a slow-paced, in-depth tour and cultural experience.
Families with Parents/Elders:Valuing safety, comfort, and medical support, reducing travel fatigue.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassle:Unwilling to frequently change hotels and pack luggage, preferring a ‘one-train-to-the-end’ experience.
First-Time Yunnan Visitors:Wanting to experience ancient cities, rainforests, borders, and ancient towns all at once.
🔥 Why Is the ‘Kunming’ Consistently Popular?
1. Innovative Model: Combines ‘train travel’ with ‘in-depth destination tours,’ meeting the demand for ‘slow travel’ and ‘one-stop’ experiences.
2. Rich Experience: On the train, you can enjoy views, dine, and watch performances; off the train, you can deeply explore ancient cities, towns, rainforests, borders, and diverse landscapes, offering high itinerary richness.
3. Good Reputation: Since its launch, it has received praise from many tourists for its comfortable hardware, thoughtful senior-friendly design, and attentive service.
4. Strong Scarcity: Special train seats are limited, making it a ‘scarce resource.’ Booking in advance is key to a comfortable experience.