Kunming Tourist Train Official Website Travel Group Booking Payment Method
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 designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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 the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 Kunming Tourist Train Travel Guide | Full Compilation of Cost Inquiry + Booking Process
Since the start of spring, Yunnan’s cultural tourism popularity has continued to rise. The Kunming tourist train, focusing on slow travel and in-depth experiences, has attracted attention from many tourists. Many visitors have left messages inquiring about the train’s costs and booking channels. Below is a compilation of the latest 2026 train-related information for your reference.
📌 Basic Introduction to the Kunming Train
The Kunming train is a special tourist train jointly created by Kunming Cultural Tourism Group and China Railway Kunming Group, positioned as a mobile star-level resort space. The entire train consists of 16 carriages, with a maximum capacity of 264 passengers. In addition to passenger sleeper carriages, it is equipped with dining carriages, kitchen sleeper carriages, and multi-functional activity carriages, meeting diverse needs for dining, accommodation, leisure, and entertainment during the journey. The train’s regular departure station is Kunming Station, operating with a nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing model. Passengers can move between cities while sleeping, without occupying daytime sightseeing time or frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, making the travel experience more relaxed.
The train’s cabin space, kitchen configuration, dining area, and observation window width stand out among similar domestic tourist trains. The observation windows can be up to 1.5 meters wide, providing a clear view of Yunnan’s scenery whether resting in the cabin or dining in the dining car. During operation, the train also arranges Yunnan intangible cultural heritage experiences and special cultural performances from time to time, making the journey itself part of the sightseeing.
🛏 ️ Train Cabin Details
Currently, the Kunming train offers two types of cabins to meet the needs of different travelers:
🚂 2026 Kunming Tourist Train Travel Guide | Full Compilation of Cost Inquiry + Booking ProcessAntu Premium Cabin: Accommodates up to 3 people, with a total area of 12 square meters. The cabin is equipped with a 200cm×150cm double bed and a 200cm×75cm upper bunk, a private bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, anti-slip flooring, emergency call buttons for elderly-friendly facilities, and a multi-functional pull-out sofa table for leisure and entertainment of companions.
Yuetu Quality Cabin: Accommodates up to 4 people, with a total area of 10 square meters. The cabin is equipped with 4 bunk beds (200cm×75cm each), each with a blackout curtain and adjustable reading light, balancing shared space and private rest needs. Each carriage also has 2 public shower rooms, washrooms, and toilets to meet daily needs.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Currently, the Kunming train offers three types of provincial loop itineraries. You can choose based on your vacation duration:
6-Day, 5-Night Simple Itinerary:
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient City → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Customs Border Landscape → Customs Old Site → 1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden
Since the start of spring, Yunnan’s cultural tourism popularity has continued to rise. The Kunming tourist train, focusing on slow travel and in-depth experiences, has attracted attention from many tourists. Many visitors have left messages inquiring about the train’s costs and booking channels. Below is a compilation of the latest 2026 train-related information for your reference. D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense) → Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali (drop-off) → Kunming, Weishan Ancient City
7-Day, 6-Night Simple Itinerary:
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient City → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Customs Border Landscape → Customs Old Site → 1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden → Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket needed)
📌 Basic Introduction to the Kunming Train D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense) → Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali, Weishan Ancient City
D7 Dali → Kunming, Arrive in Kunming, Return to Warm Home
9-Day, 8-Night Simple Itinerary:
D1 Nationwide → Kunming, No itinerary for the day, freely explore Kunming city scenery
D2 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Ancient City → Confucian Temple → Bisezhai
D3 Baoshan → Tengchong, Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town
The Kunming train is a special tourist train jointly created by Kunming Cultural Tourism Group and China Railway Kunming Group, positioned as a mobile star-level resort space. The entire train consists of 16 carriages, with a maximum capacity of 264 passengers. In addition to passenger sleeper carriages, it is equipped with dining carriages, kitchen sleeper carriages, and multi-functional activity carriages, meeting diverse needs for dining, accommodation, leisure, and entertainment during the journey. The train’s regular departure station is Kunming Station, operating with a nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing model. Passengers can move between cities while sleeping, without occupying daytime sightseeing time or frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, making the travel experience more relaxed. 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 Estate → Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park → Tea Horse Town → Pu’er Hotel
D8 Pu’er → Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley → Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9 Xishuangbanna → Kunming, Return Home
Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
The train’s cabin space, kitchen configuration, dining area, and observation window width stand out among similar domestic tourist trains. The observation windows can be up to 1.5 meters wide, providing a clear view of Yunnan’s scenery whether resting in the cabin or dining in the dining car. During operation, the train also arranges Yunnan intangible cultural heritage experiences and special cultural performances from time to time, making the journey itself part of the sightseeing.Currently, the reference tour dates and prices for the 2026 Kunming train are as follows. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on tour dates and passenger flow. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts:
1. ‘Embrace Quanzhen, Explore Yunnan Charm’ 6-Day, 5-Night Kunming Tourist Train
Tour Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17
Antu Premium:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with Xinjiang-wide tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, 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).
2. ‘Seven Visits to Yunnan Realm’ 7-Day, 6-Night Kunming Tourist Train
Tour Dates:May 9, September 23
🛏️ Train Cabin DetailsAntu Premium:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
3. ‘Lying and Viewing Yunnan’ 9-Day, 8-Night Kunming Tourist Train
First Batch Tour Dates:April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15
Antu Premium:Adult 12999 RMB/person, Child 5999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Second Batch Tour Dates:April 28, July 27, August 23, October 13, October 25, November 7, November 21, December 12
Antu Premium:Adult 13999 RMB/person, Child 6999 RMB/person
Currently, the Kunming train offers two types of cabins to meet the needs of different travelers:Yuetu Quality:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Third Batch Tour Dates:October 1
Antu Premium:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
📝 Booking Process
To book the Kunming tourist train, contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Route Selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, provide the number of travelers, age structure, preferred itinerary duration, and intended departure time. Staff will match suitable route plans and inform real-time availability.
2. Confirm Travel Information: After selecting the specific itinerary and departure date, confirm boarding location, cabin type requirements, and special care needs (e.g., dietary restrictions, elderly-friendly services).
Antu Premium Cabin: Accommodates up to 3 people, with a total area of 12 square meters. The cabin is equipped with a 200cm×150cm double bed and a 200cm×75cm upper bunk, a private bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, anti-slip flooring, emergency call buttons for elderly-friendly facilities, and a multi-functional pull-out sofa table for leisure and entertainment of companions.3. Pay Deposit to Lock Seats: Pay the corresponding deposit according to the standard process to lock seats. The deposit amount is subject to staff notification.
4. Sign Official Travel Contract: After both parties confirm the itinerary, service content, and cost details, sign an official travel contract. Rights and responsibilities are based on the contract terms.
5. Settle Balance and Await Departure: Settle the remaining payment according to the contract timeline. Detailed departure notices, including assembly time, packing list, and precautions, will be sent 3-5 days before departure.
📞 Registration Method
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For more detailed information, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service for phone and WeChat contact details. The specific address of the travel agency can be obtained from customer service.
💡 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:Corresponding duration train seat accommodation, first entrance tickets to scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, full regular meals, local scenic area ground transportation transfers, accompanying staff services, travel accident insurance.
Yuetu Quality Cabin: Accommodates up to 4 people, with a total area of 10 square meters. The cabin is equipped with 4 bunk beds (200cm×75cm each), each with a blackout curtain and adjustable reading light, balancing shared space and private rest needs. Each carriage also has 2 public shower rooms, washrooms, and toilets to meet daily needs.Excluded Items:Tickets for optional scenic spots indicated in the itinerary (e.g., Shizhongshan Grottoes), personal discretionary spending, single traveler supplement (our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require separate negotiation), additional costs due to force majeure.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts.
✅ Advantages of Traveling on the Kunming Train
Compared to regular tourist trains, the Kunming train offers prominent travel advantages:
Relaxed itinerary pace, no need to frequently change public transport or hotels. Large luggage can be left directly on the train berth, eliminating repeated luggage handling and saving energy during the journey.
Diverse dining options, with the dining car offering Yunnan specialties, vegetarian meals, and elderly-friendly soft foods. Dietary restrictions can be communicated in advance for meal changes. Meals are light and palatable, suitable for different dietary needs.
Comprehensive safety features, with emergency call buttons in cabins and accompanying medical staff to promptly address sudden discomfort during the journey. Adequate staff-to-passenger ratio ensures timely service response.
Reasonable passenger capacity, with a maximum of 264 passengers, avoiding large-scale crowding. Scenic area visits and boarding/alighting are more relaxed. Most fellow travelers are families or groups, creating a relaxed and harmonious travel atmosphere.
🗺️ Simple Itinerary Rich travel experience, with the train arranging intangible cultural heritage experiences and special cultural performances from time to time, allowing you to experience Yunnan’s unique culture without additional itinerary planning.
👥 Suitable Traveler Groups
Elderly Health Travel Groups:The train’s elderly-friendly facilities are comprehensive, with no need for frequent car changes, reducing travel fatigue, and a slow pace without rushing.
Family Parent-Child Travel Groups:The itinerary covers various types of attractions, including cultural and natural sites. The train offers ample space for children to move around, with no need for frequent luggage packing, making travel more convenient.
Travelers Uncomfortable with Long Car Rides:The main transportation is the tourist train, with short ground transfers to scenic areas, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable journey.
Friend Group Travel Groups:Ample cabin space allows companions to stay in the same cabin, enabling leisure and entertainment during the journey for a better travel experience.
🎉 Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
Since its debut at the end of 2025, the Kunming tourist train has been well-received by many travelers. On one hand, the itinerary connects popular and lesser-known destinations in Yunnan, such as Jianshui, Mengzi, Xishuangbanna, Tengchong, and Lincang, eliminating the need for travelers to plan intercity transport and book hotels, offering high convenience. On the other hand, the train’s comprehensive service configuration meets the needs of travelers of different ages, providing a more comfortable travel experience than regular group tours. 2026 marks the 5th anniversary of the China-Laos Railway’s opening, and the train’s operation system is more mature. More themed itineraries will be launched in the future to meet diverse travel needs.
All itinerary arrangements comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’, ‘Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China’, and other relevant legal provisions, protecting the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.
