Kunming Yunnan Loop Tourist Train Ticket Purchase Guide
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 recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
Want to visit all of Yunnan’s ancient cities, rainforests, border areas, and old towns in one go without dragging your luggage to a new hotel every day? Then why not check out the ‘Kunming’ tourist train. Below, we break down the ticket prices and booking channels to help you plan your trip easily.
🚂 Overview of the ‘Kunming’ Special Train
The ‘Kunming’ is a comfortable tourist train jointly created by Kunming Cultural Tourism Group and China Railway Kunming Group, positioned as a ‘mobile resort’ and ‘mobile star-rated hotel’.
Train Features
Senior-Friendly Design:The entire train adopts a ‘night travel + day sightseeing’ model, with wide views from the carriages and senior-friendly facilities, making it convenient for elderly travelers.
All-Inclusive Designated Items:Two packages are offered: ‘Antu Zunxiang’ and ‘Yuetu Pinzhi’, bundling transportation, accommodation, some meals, tickets, and guide services for a worry-free experience.
Mobile Space:The carriage interiors blend Yunnan and Southeast Asian styles, featuring large viewing windows, a dining car, and multi-functional activity areas, enriching the travel experience.
Three Themed Routes
1. ‘Lan Quan Zhen Xun Dian Yun’ 6 Days 5 Nights: Southern Yunnan Culture + Border Charm
Want to visit all of Yunnan’s ancient cities, rainforests, border areas, and old towns in one go without dragging your luggage to a new hotel every day? Then why not check out the ‘Kunming’ tourist train. Below, we break down the ticket prices and booking channels to help you plan your trip easily.2. ‘Qi Yue Dian Jing’ 7 Days 6 Nights: Southern Yunnan + Western Yunnan, Relaxed Pace
3. ‘Tang Lan Yun Dian’ 9 Days 8 Nights: Western Yunnan + Lincang + Pu’er + Banna, In-Depth Loop
🛌 Special Train Compartment Introduction
The ‘Kunming’ offers two comfortable compartment types to meet different travel needs:
Antu Zunxiang 3-Bed Room
Layout:3-bed room, approximately 12 sqm.
Beds:1 double bed 200cm×150cm + 1 upper bunk 200cm×75cm.
Facilities:Separate wet and dry bathroom, anti-slip flooring, emergency call button, multi-functional sofa bed.
Suitable for:Families or friends valuing privacy and comfort.
Yuetu Pinzhi 4-Bed Room
🚂 ‘Kunming’ Special Train OverviewLayout:4-bed room, approximately 10 sqm.
Beds:Upper and lower bunks, each approximately 200cm×75cm.
Facilities:Bunks with blackout curtains and reading lights, foldable small table, shared bathroom.
Suitable for:Budget-friendly, for tourists with high comfort requirements for the bunks.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
Below is a simple itinerary for the three routes:
6 Days 5 Nights ‘Lan Quan Zhen Xun Dian Yun’
D1: Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple→Jianshui Ancient City→Shuanglong Bridge
D2: Mengzi→Hekou, Bisezhai→Customs Border Scenery→Customs Old Site→1903 Old Hekou Station
D3: Hekou→Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden
The ‘Kunming’ is a comfortable tourist train jointly created by Kunming Cultural Tourism Group and China Railway Kunming Group, positioned as a ‘mobile resort’ and ‘mobile star-rated hotel’.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 (disembark)→Kunming, Weishan Ancient City
7 Days 6 Nights ‘Qi Yue Dian Jing’
D1: Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple→Jianshui Ancient City→Shuanglong Bridge
D2: Mengzi→Hekou, Bisezhai→Customs Border Scenery→Customs Old Site→1903 Old Hekou Station
D3: Hekou→Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden→Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket needed)
D4: Xishuangbanna→Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5: Heqing→Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense)→Shaxi Ancient Town
Train FeaturesD6: Eryuan→Weishan→Dali, Weishan Ancient City
D7: Dali→Kunming, Arrive in Kunming, Return to Warm Home
9 Days 8 Nights ‘Tang Lan Yun Dian’
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
D4: Tengchong→Baoshan, Tengchong Rehai→Tengchong Beihai Wetland
D5: Lincang→Cangyuan, Awa Tropical Rainforest Tiankeng→Thousand-Meter Cliff Painting Corridor→Mo Ni Hei Carnival
D6: Cangyuan→Lincang, Wengding Primitive Tribal Village
D7: Pu’er, Yeyatang Coffee Manor→Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park→Tea Horse Town→Pu’er Hotel
Senior-Friendly Design: The entire train adopts a ‘night travel + day sightseeing’ model, with wide views from the carriages and senior-friendly facilities, making it convenient for elderly travelers.D8: Pu’er→Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley→Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9: Xishuangbanna→Kunming, Return Home
💰 Price and Departure Date Details
Below are the prices and departure dates for the three routes:
1. ‘Lan Quan Zhen Xun Dian Yun’ 6 Days 5 Nights
Departure Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu 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 friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Antu Zunxiang:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
2. ‘Qi Yue Dian Jing’ 7 Days 6 Nights
Departure Dates:May 9, September 23
All-Inclusive Designated Items: Two packages are offered: ‘Antu Zunxiang’ and ‘Yuetu Pinzhi’, bundling transportation, accommodation, some meals, tickets, and guide services for a worry-free experience.Antu Zunxiang:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
3. ‘Tang Lan Yun Dian’ 9 Days 8 Nights
First Batch of Departure Dates:April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 12999 RMB/person, Child 5999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Second Batch of Departure Dates:April 28, July 27, August 23, October 13, October 25, November 7, November 21, December 12
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 13999 RMB/person, Child 6999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Third Batch of Departure Dates:October 1
Mobile Space: The carriage interiors blend Yunnan and Southeast Asian styles, featuring large viewing windows, a dining car, and multi-functional activity areas, enriching the travel experience.Antu Zunxiang:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
> 💡 Warm Tips
> The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to holidays, bunk selection, etc. Children’s prices usually apply to specific ages or heights; please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 Cost and Service Description
Included Items
Transportation:Corresponding seats on the Kunming tourist train and tourist buses within Yunnan.
Accommodation:Standard rooms or equivalent at land hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfasts and some main meals specified in the itinerary.
Three Themed RoutesTickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary (children and elderly follow scenic area policies).
Services:Mandarin-speaking guide service, travel agency liability insurance, and personal travel accident insurance.
Excluded Items
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Meals and tickets not specified as included in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors like traffic delays, weather, etc.
Single supplement for solo travelers (we will try to arrange room sharing).
> Note:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📞 Detailed Booking Process
Booking the ‘Kunming’ requires purchasing through a travel agency package. You can choose the following methods:
1. ‘Lan Quan Zhen Xun Dian Yun’ 6 Days 5 Nights: Southern Yunnan Culture + Border Charm1. Contact the Travel Agency: Call or WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, specify the desired route (e.g., ‘Lan Quan Zhen Xun Dian Yun 6 Days 5 Nights’), travel date, number of people, and preferred compartment type (Antu Zunxiang/Yuetu Pinzhi).
2. Consultation and Confirmation: Confirm the final price, availability, and learn about discounts for children and elderly.
3. Submit Information: Provide names, valid ID numbers, contact info, etc., for all travelers for booking and insurance.
4. Payment and Contract: Pay a deposit or full amount, and sign a formal travel contract to clarify rights and responsibilities.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before departure and gather at Kunming Station as instructed.
> ✨ Exclusive Channel
> For assistance from a specialist, contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:Manager Yang Jia for consultation and booking.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is Suitable for the ‘Kunming’?
Retirees:Slow-paced itinerary, night travel, day sightseeing, suitable for seniors.
Family Travel:Avoids frequent hotel changes, luggage stays on the train, more comfortable for elderly and children.
2. ‘Qi Yue Dian Jing’ 7 Days 6 Nights: Southern Yunnan + Western Yunnan, Relaxed PaceTravelers Who Dislike Hassle:The train follows you throughout, no long bus rides, easy and worry-free.
✅ Why Choose the ‘Kunming’?
Direct Train, Effortless:No need to change hotels throughout, large luggage stays on the train for easy travel.
Relaxed Pace, Rich Experience:Say goodbye to the rushed ‘sleep on the bus, take photos at stops’ mode, deeply experience local cultures.
Thoughtful Service, Guaranteed:Equipped with professional guides and senior-friendly facilities, some trips include onboard medical staff for peace of mind.
Great Value, Diverse Options:Offers routes of various durations and prices to meet different budgets and interests.
📞 Get More Information
To learn about specific departure availability, children’s price details, or get a customized itinerary suggestion, feel free to contact:
Phone Inquiry:Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat Inquiry:Add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service WeChat
(Specific contact info can be found through channels)
