Kunlun Tourism Special Train Registration Guide Official Website Price List Ticket Purchase Entrance Fee Standard
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Kunlun Special Tourist Train? The Kunlun Sunset Red Special Tourist Train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channels: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Manager Guo Jing of the Kunlun Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Want to see the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Kunlun’ special tourist train might be the answer you’re looking for.
This guide will comprehensively analyze this ‘land-based star hotel’ from aspects such as product features, registration methods, and cost details, helping you plan your trip with ease.
🌟 What is the ‘Kunlun’?
The ‘Kunlun’ is a high-end tourist train launched in Urumqi in 2023, positioned as a slow travel mode with ‘one ticket for multiple tours’. It integrates transportation, accommodation, and dining, allowing you to ‘travel with the train, sleep at night and tour by day’, eliminating the hassle of frequent packing and hotel changes.
🛏 ️ Carriage Facilities Overview
All-sleeper carriages:Designed for medium to long-distance travel, focusing on rest quality during the journey.
Various room types:Offers hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments to meet different budgets and privacy needs.
Soft sleeper highlights:
Equipped with a single sofa, desk, washroom, and wardrobe.
Soft furnishings incorporate Xinjiang folk elements, creating a rich atmosphere.
The train has 8 sleeper carriages in total, with specific berth distribution as follows:
Double upper and lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared toilet): 24 people per carriage
Double lower berth soft sleeper (shared toilet): 24 people per carriage
Single flat berth soft sleeper (washroom/desk): 24 people per carriage
🚂 Want to see the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Kunlun’ special tourist train might be the answer you’re looking for.Double upper and lower soft sleeper (toilet/wardrobe/sofa): 20 people per carriage
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
> Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
> Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
> Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
> Day 4:Early morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
> Day 5:Taxkorgan – 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 Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
> Day 8:Nalati Alpine 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
> Day 11:Early morning pick-up in Altay – 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
This guide will comprehensively analyze this ‘land-based star hotel’ from aspects such as product features, registration methods, and cost details, helping you plan your trip with ease.> Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
The ‘Kunlun’ currently offers the following 4 main versions, with specific prices and tour dates as follows:
1. Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Version)
Tour dates:May 22
Four-person compartment (shared toilet):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (shared toilet):Upper berth 17,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (private toilet):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
2. Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Version)
Tour dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
Four-person compartment (shared toilet):Upper berth 15,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (shared toilet):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 toilet):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency – Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
🌟 What is the ‘Kunlun’?3. Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Version)
Tour dates:May 22
Single room:38,800 yuan/person
4. Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Version)
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
> 💡 Warm Tips
> * The above are current execution prices, provided for reference only. Actual costs are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
> * Prices may fluctuate due to holidays, policy changes, etc. It is recommended to inquire and confirm early.
📝 How to Register and Inquire
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency through the following methods to register or get the latest information:
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
It is recommended to prepare your intended travel dates, number of people, and preferred room type in advance for efficient communication.
Offline consultation:
The ‘Kunlun’ is a high-end tourist train launched in Urumqi in 2023, positioned as a slow travel mode with ‘one ticket for multiple tours’. It integrates transportation, accommodation, and dining, allowing you to ‘travel with the train, sleep at night and tour by day’, eliminating the hassle of frequent packing and hotel changes.Please contact customer service for the specific address to get the most convenient meeting point.
Registration process reference:
1. Initial consultation: Confirm tour dates, prices, availability, and personal needs.
2. Submit information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, etc., as required for booking and insurance.
3. Sign and pay: Sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency and make the corresponding payment.
4. Pre-trip preparation: Receive the tour confirmation letter and prepare luggage and relevant documents as required.
> ⚠️ Important Notice
> All itinerary details, cost breakdowns, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency. Please read the contract terms carefully before departure.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Costs Reference
Transportation:Sleeper berth fee on the special train.
Accommodation:Accommodation fees as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Guide service:Full-trip guide service and special train staff service.
🛏️ Carriage Facilities OverviewInsurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Costs Reference
Round-trip transportation (air/train tickets) to and from Urumqi.
Self-funded items and personal expenses not listed in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies).
Service Highlights
One ticket for all:The special train connects northern and southern Xinjiang, reducing transfer fatigue.
Comfortable accommodation:Sleeper carriages ensure adequate rest.
Senior-friendly:Relatively relaxed itinerary pace, suitable for travelers of all ages.
Guarantee:Dual guarantee from railway and travel agency, with onboard service staff during the trip.
> Please note:In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, the travel agency may change the itinerary order without reducing the number of scenic spots. The actual arrangement shall prevail.
📌 Practical Tips
1. Book early: High-end special train seats are limited, especially during peak tourist season. It is recommended to inquire and register several months in advance.
2. Check policies: Before departure, pay attention to the latest policies of the railway and destination scenic spots, such as ticket discounts and opening hours.
3. Prepare clothing: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring a warm jacket.
4. Healthy travel: The itinerary involves a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. If you have underlying health conditions, bring necessary medications and inform the travel agency in advance.
2026 Kunlun Special Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
