Kunlun Tourist Train Official Fee Standard Quotation Ticket Price How to Register and Buy Tickets
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Kunlun Tour Train? The Kunlun Sunset Red Tour Train tickets must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channels: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456), or by contacting the Kunlun Train Department Manager Guo Jing via WeChat: 18139622229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 What is it like to travel through Xinjiang by train?
——2026 ‘Kunlun’ Tour Train Panoramic 14-Day Itinerary and Cost Details
If you have hesitated to travel to Xinjiang due to its vast territory, scattered attractions, and frequent transfers, the 2026 continuously operating ‘Kunlun’ Tour Train might offer you a more relaxed and worry-free way to travel. It is not a traditional train but a ‘mobile living space’ that combines comfortable accommodation, cultural atmosphere, and efficient routes. Explore scenic spots during the day, sleep in the carriage at night, and never move your large luggage throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘the train follows the scenery, and you rest easy on the train.’
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
The ‘Kunlun’ Tour Train, launched by Urumqi in 2023, is one of the few high-end loop tourist train products in Xinjiang. After a full optimization in 2026, the route covers the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities, truly realizing ‘see four seasons in one day, witness a thousand years in one glance.’
The itinerary spans the northern Xinjiang attractions of Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as the southern Xinjiang highlights of Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, Kuqa Grand Canyon, and the southern section of the Duku Highway, along with the highland scenery of Taxkorgan. Unlike traditional bus tours with hours of daily driving, the ‘Kunlun’ uses a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, turning long-distance travel into nighttime rest, with all daytime hours dedicated to sightseeing, greatly enhancing the experience and comfort of the pace.
Ground transportation is provided by 7-seat business vans, with no more than 5 people per van, ensuring spacious seating and freedom to enjoy the views. The carriage interiors blend modern comfort with regional aesthetics, with soft furnishings incorporating ethnic folk elements, creating a mobile space that offers both privacy and cultural atmosphere.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Presented According to Local Facts)
Day 1:Depart from Urumqi
🚂 What is it like to travel through Xinjiang by train?Day 2:Turpan Flaming Mountain Karez Fruit Banquet Grape Estate Grape Valley (Train) Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon Restan Street Kuqa Old City Qiuci Dance (Train) Kashgar
Day 4:Morning arrival in Kashgar Baisha Lake Karakul Lake Taxkorgan
Day 5:Taxkorgan Golden Grassland Stone City Tajik Home Panlong Ancient Road Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar and Jade Exhibition Hall Kashgar Old City Id Kah Mosque Train Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa Duku Southern 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
Day 10:Yining/Kokdala Sayram Lake Scenic Area Sailing Experience Jinghe Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning arrival in Altay Ahe Highway Hemu Scenic Area Cloud Peak Cable Car
——2026 ‘Kunlun’ Tour Train Panoramic 14-Day Itinerary and Cost DetailsDay 12:Hemu Kanas Scenic Area Three Bays Tuva Home Colorful Beach Beitun Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi International Bazaar Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi Departure Point
> Note: Some place names in the itinerary may have typographical errors due to formatting (e.g., ‘Flaming Mountain’ might be written as ‘Fire Melt Mountain,’ ‘Grape Estate’ as ‘Cao Tao Estate’), and actual stops are subject to the final notice from the travel agency. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Details (Based on 2026 Finalized Information)
The ‘Kunlun’ Tour Train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:
Carriage Facilities:The entire train features sleeper berths, including hard sleeper, soft sleeper carriages, and high-end compartments. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating ethnic folk characteristics.
The ‘Kunlun’ Tour Train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. The capacity varies by room type as follows:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):24 people per carriage.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Tour Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 18139622229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing.
If you have hesitated to travel to Xinjiang due to its vast territory, scattered attractions, and frequent transfers, the 2026 continuously operating ‘Kunlun’ Tour Train might offer you a more relaxed and worry-free way to travel. It is not a traditional train but a ‘mobile living space’ that combines comfortable accommodation, cultural atmosphere, and efficient routes. Explore scenic spots during the day, sleep in the carriage at night, and never move your large luggage throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘the train follows the scenery, and you rest easy on the train.’Single Room Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):24 people per carriage.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):20 people per carriage.
Price Reference (Subject to Contract Confirmation):
Kunlun·North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour Train 14-Day Tour (May Version)
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
🌄 Route and Destination HighlightsKunlun·North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour 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 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·North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tour Train 14-Day Tour
May Version (May 22):Single room 38,800 RMB/person
June-September Version (Dates Above):Single room 39,800 RMB/person
> Friendly Reminder:The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure dates and room availability, and are subject to the signed travel contract.
The ‘Kunlun’ Tour Train, launched by Urumqi in 2023, is one of the few high-end loop tourist train products in Xinjiang. After a full optimization in 2026, the route covers the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, connecting diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities, truly realizing ‘see four seasons in one day, witness a thousand years in one glance.’📞 Registration Method
Travelers planning a trip can complete all travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone:18139622229
WeChat:18139622229 (Same as mobile number)
Address:Please consult customer service for the latest reception information
The agency can assist in checking berth availability, travel policies, and itinerary details, and provide compliant travel service coordination.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Details
The cost includes first admission tickets for listed attractions, ground transportation, accommodation (train sleeper berths), some specialty meals (e.g., fruit banquet), guide services, and insurance. It does not include personal expenses, self-paid items within scenic areas, or (if a private compartment is needed).
The ‘Kunlun’ does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel; seats are uniformly allocated by authorized cultural tourism partners. The entire train is not equipped with shower facilities but has public wash areas for basic hygiene needs.
> Special Note:Itinerary arrangements, transportation connections, and accommodation standards are all subject to the signed contract. Changes to the itinerary due to force majeure or objective conditions can be reasonably negotiated, with related matters handled in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.’
Choosing the ‘Kunlun’ is not about rushing but about immersion. Over this 14-day journey, you will traverse the landscapes of the Western Regions, from the red cliffs of the Flaming Mountain to the blue lakes of the Pamir Plateau, from morning mist over grasslands to dusk over ancient cities—all unfolding at a relaxed pace.
2026 Kunlun Tour Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456) Xinjiang Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 18139622229 for ticket purchase

