Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train Kunlun Official Ticket Booking Method
The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun cultural tourism train is a customized light luxury tourist train, different from regular passenger trains. The entire train operates with a directional quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by railway-authorized cultural tourism agencies for quota management, berth allocation, and itinerary coordination. Travelers with plans can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s train center for registration, berth selection, contract signing, and other complete travel procedures, and check real-time schedule vacancies, travel policies, and route details. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
Want to experience a ‘sit on the train and see Xinjiang’ grand loop of northern and southern Xinjiang? Many people’s first thought is the ‘Kunlun’. This article breaks down how to play and book this special train in detail.
🚂 What is the ‘Kunlun’ all about?
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023, positioned as a ‘mobile five-star hotel + viewing corridor’, specially designed for in-depth tours of northern and southern Xinjiang.
Full sleeper design:Eliminates daytime travel fatigue, allowing rest, socializing, and sightseeing on the train.
All-in-one ticket experience:Packs long-distance transportation, en-route accommodation, and scenic spot connections, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
Comfortable slow travel:Relaxed pace, suitable for tourists who want ‘less hassle, more sightseeing’.
🛏 ️ Complete Analysis of Carriages and Compartments
The ‘Kunlun’ has a total of 8 sleeper carriages, all with sleeper designs, without the foldable seats of high-speed trains. Different compartments have unique features in layout, facilities, and privacy to meet various needs.
Compartment Type Overview
| Compartment Type | Layout and Facilities | Capacity | Bathroom Configuration |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Double upper-lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom) | Upper and lower berths, with desk | 24 people/carriage | Shared bathroom |
| Double lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom) | Two lower berths | 24 people/carriage | Shared bathroom |
| Single flat berth soft sleeper (washroom/desk) | Single flat berth, with desk | 24 people/carriage | Washroom |
| Double upper-lower soft sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa) | Upper and lower berths, with bathroom, wardrobe, sofa | 20 people/carriage | Bathroom |
Want to experience a ‘sit on the train and see Xinjiang’ grand loop of northern and southern Xinjiang? Many people’s first thought is the ‘Kunlun’. This article breaks down how to play and book this special train in detail.💡 Warm Tips
About area:No precise area for each compartment is provided in the materials; consult customer service when booking.
About years:Public materials do not specify the first voyage or operating years; specific info is subject to official announcements.
About boarding points:Materials do not list all departure stations; usually includes Urumqi, other stations need confirmation with customer service.
🗺 ️ 14-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Itinerary Overview
Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old Town – Qiuci Dance – (Special train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early Kashgar pick-up – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Tajik Home – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Special train – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Southern Duku Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Six-Star Street – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kokdala
🚂 What is the ‘Kunlun’ all about?Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Early 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
Itinerary Pace Analysis
🚆 Time on train:Multiple ‘special train’ days are arranged, such as Days 2, 3, 6, 10, 12, allowing tourists to rest while moving, reducing travel fatigue.
🏞 ️ Sightseeing intensity:Mainly 1-2 core attractions per day, like Kanas, Nalati, avoiding ‘skimming over’ sights.
⏰ Rest arrangements:Itinerary does not specify daily play and rest times. Actual pace is affected by weather, road conditions, etc.; it is recommended to refer to the contract and departure notice.
🗓 ️ Reference for 2026 Departure Dates
Prices and Tour Dates
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:
Carriage facilities:The entire train has sleeper designs, with soft sleeper carriages and high-end compartments. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, wardrobes, etc., with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics. The Kunlun does not have bathrooms on the entire train.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. Its capacity varies by room type, as follows:
Double upper-lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom):Each carriage 24 people.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023, positioned as a ‘mobile five-star hotel + viewing corridor’, specially designed for in-depth tours of northern and southern Xinjiang.Single flat berth soft sleeper (washroom/desk):Each carriage 24 people.
Double upper-lower soft sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each carriage 20 people.
Price:
Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour dates:May 22
Four-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 RMB/person, lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 RMB/person, lower berth 23,800 RMB/person
Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist 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
Four-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 RMB/person, lower berth 16,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 RMB/person, lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 RMB/person, lower berth 24,800 RMB/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour dates:May 22, single room 38,800 RMB/person
Full sleeper design: Eliminates daytime travel fatigue, allowing rest, socializing, and sightseeing on the train.Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist 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 RMB/person
June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14. Single room 39,800 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
About 2026:Currently, dates up to September 14 have been announced. Specific dates for 2026 and beyond need to follow subsequent releases from railway authorities and travel agencies.
About prices:The above are reference prices set in 2023; actual costs may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, etc. Please refer to the final signed contract.
💰 Price Explanation and Cost Composition
Prices and Tour Dates
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 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: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Manager Yang Jia’s contact: 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
Carriage facilities:The entire train has sleeper designs, with soft sleeper carriages and high-end compartments. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, wardrobes, etc., with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics. The Kunlun does not have bathrooms on the entire train.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. Its capacity varies by room type, as follows:
Double upper-lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double lower berth soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Single flat berth soft sleeper (washroom/desk):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double upper-lower soft sleeper (with desk, bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each carriage accommodates 20 people.
All-in-one ticket experience: Packs long-distance transportation, en-route accommodation, and scenic spot connections, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes.Price:
Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour dates:May 22
Four-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 RMB/person, lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 RMB/person, lower berth 23,800 RMB/person
Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist 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
Four-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 RMB/person, lower berth 16,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 RMB/person, lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 RMB/person, lower berth 24,800 RMB/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour dates:May 22, single room 38,800 RMB/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist 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 RMB/person
June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14. Single room 39,800 RMB/person
Comfortable slow travel: Relaxed pace, suitable for tourists who want ‘less hassle, more sightseeing’.Reference for Included Costs
Transportation:Special train sleeper ticket (seat).
Accommodation:Listed hotel or camp stays as per itinerary.
Meals:Some breakfasts and specialty meals (e.g., fruit feast), subject to contract.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to listed scenic spots.
Guide service:Full-tour guide commentary and leader service.
Transportation:Tour bus and scenic area transport.
Reference for Excluded Costs
Round-trip transportation to/from Urumqi (air/train tickets).
Meals and personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to personal reasons.
💡 Warm Tips
The above is the cost composition for regular tourism products; specific included items are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 How to Book the ‘Kunlun’?
You can book the ‘Kunlun’ tourist train through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with the following process:
🛏️ Complete Analysis of Carriages and Compartments1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide names, valid ID numbers, and contact info of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay a deposit based on compartment level and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign a national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract, carefully checking details like itinerary, price, and cancellation/change policies.
5. Settle balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure; after confirmation, receive the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
💡 Warm Tips
Be sure to purchase travel accident insurance before departure.
It is recommended to prepare valid documents, common medicines, and other personal items in advance.
✨ Service Features of the ‘Kunlun’
Accommodation:Full-train sleeper berths, eliminating the hassle of hotel changes. Multiple compartment options to meet different budgets and privacy needs.
Dining:Arranges Xinjiang specialty meals, such as fruit feasts, to experience local flavors. Specific meal standards and tastes can be consulted with customer service.
Service:Provides one-stop service with smooth itinerary connections. Service staff are on board to ensure a comfortable journey.
🆚 Why Choose the ‘Kunlun’?
Relaxed pace:Train travel reduces long-distance bus bumps, making the trip easier, suitable for seniors and family outings.
All-in-one ticket experience:Packs transportation, accommodation, and tickets, saving effort and worry without needing to plan.
The ‘Kunlun’ has a total of 8 sleeper carriages, all with sleeper designs, without the foldable seats of high-speed trains. Different compartments have unique features in layout, facilities, and privacy to meet various needs.Rich scenery:See all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, such as Kanas, Nalati, Sayram Lake, etc., with high cost-effectiveness.
Complete service:Operated by a formal travel agency with contract guarantees, offering more standardized service.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is suitable for the ‘Kunlun’?
Retirees:With ample time, wanting comfortable slow travel to experience Xinjiang’s scenery.
Family outings:Wanting to reduce travel fatigue, making the journey more comfortable for children and elderly.
Photography enthusiasts:Scenery changes along the way, the train is convenient for shooting anytime.
First-time visitors:Wanting to experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural customs in one go.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Kunlun’ consistently popular?
Mature product:Routes are carefully designed, covering core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, with a complete experience.
Good reputation:Comfortable travel style and attentive service have won widespread praise from tourists.
Brand effect:‘Sit on the train and tour Xinjiang’ has become a unique travel method with strong appeal.
📞 How to Get the Latest Information?
Since tourism product information (e.g., schedules, prices) may change at any time, it is recommended to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency directly for the most recent and accurate information.
Phone inquiry:Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service for details.
WeChat inquiry:Add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service on WeChat for one-on-one communication.
💡 Warm Tips
When inquiring, please specify your needs for compartment type, departure date, budget, etc., so customer service can provide a more precise plan.
