2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Special Train, Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Tour Price Reference

No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose from economy to luxury options. Professionally operated Xinjiang train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Special Train:Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Itinerary Price Reference
In the fast-paced era of travel, more and more tourists are rethinking how to truly slow down. In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ tourist train, with its unique ‘travel and live as one’ model, becomes an ideal choice for deeply experiencing Xinjiang. This 14-day journey seamlessly integrates transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing—immersing in magnificent landscapes during the day and sleeping peacefully in the smoothly running sleeper cars at night, without the need to frequently change hotels, drag luggage, or catch shuttle buses, truly achieving ‘the car moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.’
🌄 Detailed Route and Destination Introduction
The ‘Kunlun’ is a high-end air-conditioned tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group in 2023, positioned as a long-distance leisure slow travel product. The train crosses the Tianshan Mountains, connecting core areas of Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Nalati, Ili River Valley, and Altay, covering iconic landscapes like the Flaming Mountains, Baisha Lake, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi.
The itinerary design emphasizes a relaxed pace, arranging 1–2 key scenic spots daily, with ample time for sightseeing, photography, and free activities. Whether it’s snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, historical cities, or pastoral scenery, you can experience it all calmly. The train has 8 sleeper cars, with soft furnishings incorporating folk aesthetic elements from various Xinjiang ethnic groups, creating a warm and elegant travel atmosphere.
The cars are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, stable power, reading lights, and storage space, with some room types featuring washbasin areas. The train also includes a dining car, a medical corner, and onboard service staff, providing basic health monitoring and emergency support, suitable for travel on high-altitude routes.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Finalized Text)
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi

🚂 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Special Train: Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Itinerary Price ReferenceDay 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – 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 arrival in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Golden Grassland – 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 Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Six-Star Street – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kokdala

In the fast-paced era of travel, more and more tourists are rethinking how to truly slow down. In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ tourist train, with its unique ‘travel and live as one’ model, becomes an ideal choice for deeply experiencing Xinjiang. This 14-day journey seamlessly integrates transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing—immersing in magnificent landscapes during the day and sleeping peacefully in the smoothly running sleeper cars at night, without the need to frequently change hotels, drag luggage, or catch shuttle buses, truly achieving ‘the car moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.’Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Early morning arrival 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 morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The order of the itinerary, station names, and schedule are subject to the local finalized version. During actual travel, if force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies occur, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Finalized Text)
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:

🌄 Detailed Route and Destination IntroductionCar Facilities:The entire train is designed with sleeper cars, including hard sleeper, soft sleeper, and high-end compartments. Soft sleeper cars are equipped with single sofas, desks, washbasins, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train has a total of 8 sleeper cars. The capacity varies by room type as follows:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each car accommodates 24 people.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):Each car accommodates 24 people.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washbasin/desk):Each car accommodates 24 people.

Take the tourist train to explore beautiful Xinjiang, choose from economy to luxury options. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each car accommodates 20 people.
Price:
Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22

The ‘Kunlun’ is a high-end air-conditioned tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group in 2023, positioned as a long-distance leisure slow travel product. The train crosses the Tianshan Mountains, connecting core areas of Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Nalati, Ili River Valley, and Altay, covering iconic landscapes like the Flaming Mountains, Baisha Lake, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi.Four-Person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
Two-Person Compartment (shared bathroom):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 bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Departure 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 yuan/person, Lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
Two-Person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person

The itinerary design emphasizes a relaxed pace, arranging 1–2 key scenic spots daily, with ample time for sightseeing, photography, and free activities. Whether it’s snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, historical cities, or pastoral scenery, you can experience it all calmly. The train has 8 sleeper cars, with soft furnishings incorporating folk aesthetic elements from various Xinjiang ethnic groups, creating a warm and elegant travel atmosphere.Two-Person Compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-Person Compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22, Single room 38,800 yuan/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Departure 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 prices are for reference only. Specific costs, availability, and room type arrangements are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts, and may vary by departure date.
📞 Registration Method
The 2026 ‘Kunlun’ tourist train can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.

The cars are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, stable power, reading lights, and storage space, with some room types featuring washbasin areas. The train also includes a dining car, a medical corner, and onboard service staff, providing basic health monitoring and emergency support, suitable for travel on high-altitude routes.📞 Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 WeChat (same number):181-3962-2233
📍 Address:Please contact customer service directly for detailed information.
It is recommended to confirm departure date availability and room type preferences in advance to arrange a suitable travel plan.
ℹ️ Fee and Service Explanation
Fees typically include full-trip special train sleeper accommodation, first admission tickets for listed scenic spots, scenic area transfers, local specialty meals (such as fruit feasts, ethnic flavor meals, etc.), onboard service, and basic medical insurance. They do not include round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, and unmentioned items.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, special circumstances will be negotiated separately. All service details, itinerary arrangements, and cancellation policies are subject to the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant contract terms.
> Specifics are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts. Please read the contract terms carefully before traveling to ensure clear rights and responsibilities and legal compliance.
Boarding the ‘Kunlun’ is not just a geographical crossing but also a relaxing journey through the Western Regions. In 2026, why not slow down and let the rails carry you into the vastest landscapes of Xinjiang.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).