2026KunmingTouristTrainDepartureSchedule
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunming Train Booking Center: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
🚂 How to Buy Tickets for the 2026 Kunming Train? See ‘Moving Yunnan’ from a Different Perspective
If you’re tired of catching early flights, dragging luggage between hotels, and waiting in long lines at scenic spots… then why not try a more relaxed way to travel—the Kunming Tourist Train. It’s not an ordinary train, but a ‘mobile resort hotel’ traveling across the land of Yunnan. During the day, you can get off lightly and explore; at night, you sleep soundly in a smooth carriage. With minimal luggage handling and a gentle pace, it’s especially suitable for family trips or travelers who prefer slow travel.
🌿 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The Kunming Tourist Train leverages the ‘Golden Corridor’ of the China-Laos Railway, starting from Kunming and delving deep into Yunnan’s hinterland, connecting diverse regions such as Jianshui, Mengzi, Hekou, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Tengchong, Cangyuan, and Dali. The train operates on a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, saving travel time while avoiding the hassle of constant movement.
The carriages have been adapted for elderly passengers, featuring non-slip floors, emergency call systems, widened sleeper ladders, and onboard medical staff and dedicated butlers. The Caiyun multi-functional carriage serves as a dining area during the day and offers intangible cultural heritage experiences at night; the dining car serves Yunnan specialties like Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles, Steam Pot Chicken, Dai-style BBQ, and Pu’er Tea Banquet, catering to both vegetarian and soft food needs.
It’s worth noting that all itineraries operate within Yunnan Province and do not involve cross-border arrangements (previous promotions mentioning the ‘China-Laos route’ were early plans; current actual routes focus on in-depth provincial tours). The itinerary design emphasizes a blend of cultural experiences and natural scenery, such as visiting Jianshui Confucian Temple, Bisezhai Historical Site, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Ancient Tea Horse Road Ruins, Wengding Primitive Tribe Village, and Rehai Hot Springs, allowing travelers to experience Yunnan’s diversity at a slow pace.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the Local Final Draft)
Route 1:Exploring Quanzhen and Yunnan Charm 6 Days 5 Nights Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient Town → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Border Customs Scenery → Customs Old Site → 1903 Old Hekou Station
🚂 How to Buy Tickets for the 2026 Kunming Train? See ‘Moving Yunnan’ from a Different Perspective D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Ruins Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (Optional, ticket at own expense) → Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali (Drop-off) → Kunming, Weishan Ancient Town
Route 2:Seven Views of Yunnan 7 Days 6 Nights Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient Town → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Border Customs Scenery → Customs Old Site → 1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden → Gaozhuang Night Market (Optional, no ticket needed)
D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Ruins Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (Optional, ticket at own expense) → Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali, Weishan Ancient Town
If you’re tired of catching early flights, dragging luggage between hotels, and waiting in long lines at scenic spots… then why not try a more relaxed way to travel—the Kunming Tourist Train. It’s not an ordinary train, but a ‘mobile resort hotel’ traveling across the land of Yunnan. During the day, you can get off lightly and explore; at night, you sleep soundly in a smooth carriage. With minimal luggage handling and a gentle pace, it’s especially suitable for family trips or travelers who prefer slow travel. D7 Dali → Kunming, Arrive in Kunming, Return to Warm Home
Route 3:Lying Back to View Yunnan 9 Days 8 Nights Kunming Tourist Train
D1 Nationwide → Kunming, No itinerary for the day, explore Kunming city on your own
D2 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Ancient Town → 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 Tribe Village
D7 Pu’er, Yeyatang Coffee Manor → Ancient Tea Horse Road Ruins Park → Tea Horse Town → Pu’er Hotel
D8 Pu’er → Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley → Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
🌿 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations D9 Xishuangbanna → Kunming, Return Home
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourist Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
> Note:Specific itineraries may change due to weather, scenic spot openings, railway scheduling, etc. The final itinerary is subject to the travel handbook issued before departure and the contract signed by both parties.
💰 Price Explanation (Strictly as per the Local Final Draft)
Route 1:Exploring Quanzhen and Yunnan Charm 6 Days 5 Nights
Departure Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17
Antu Premium:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
Route 2:Seven Views of Yunnan 7 Days 6 Nights
Departure Dates:May 9, September 23
Antu Premium:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
The Kunming Tourist Train leverages the ‘Golden Corridor’ of the China-Laos Railway, starting from Kunming and delving deep into Yunnan’s hinterland, connecting diverse regions such as Jianshui, Mengzi, Hekou, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Tengchong, Cangyuan, and Dali. The train operates on a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, saving travel time while avoiding the hassle of constant movement.Route 3:Lying Back to View Yunnan 9 Days 8 Nights
First Tier Departure Dates (April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15):
Antu Premium Adult 12999 RMB/person, Child 5999 RMB/person; Yuetu Quality Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Second Tier Departure Dates (April 28, July 27, August 23, October 13, October 25, November 7, November 21, December 12):
Antu Premium Adult 13999 RMB/person, Child 6999 RMB/person; Yuetu Quality Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Third Tier Departure Date (October 1):
Antu Premium Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person; Yuetu Quality Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors like departure dates and room type availability. The final price is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
The carriages have been adapted for elderly passengers, featuring non-slip floors, emergency call systems, widened sleeper ladders, and onboard medical staff and dedicated butlers. The Caiyun multi-functional carriage serves as a dining area during the day and offers intangible cultural heritage experiences at night; the dining car serves Yunnan specialties like Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles, Steam Pot Chicken, Dai-style BBQ, and Pu’er Tea Banquet, catering to both vegetarian and soft food needs.Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information, please consult customer service directly)
ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
Costs typically include:Train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets to listed scenic spots (unless specified as self-paid), specialty meals, onboard services, guide explanations, insurance, etc.
Not included:Personal expenses, tickets for optional projects (e.g., Shizhongshan Grottoes), major transportation from departure point to Kunming, single occupancy surcharge (if single occupancy is needed, it can be arranged through negotiation).
The train offers two room types:
Antu Premium:Approximately 12㎡ compartment with separate wet and dry bathroom, multi-functional sofa bed, suitable for families or friends valuing privacy and comfort;
Yuetu Quality:Approximately 10㎡ four-person room with bunk beds, equipped with blackout curtains, reading lights, charging ports, clean and tidy shared bathroom, high cost-effectiveness.
All service details, cancellation and change policies, itinerary modifications, etc., are executed in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and signed contract content.
Choosing the Kunming Train is not about rushing through attractions, but about immersive slow travel through Yunnan. Amid the gentle sounds of wheels and tracks, watch morning mist over terraced fields, listen to birdsong in the rainforest, sip a cup of Pu’er tea, and let travel return to its essence.
If interested, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (180-9596-9599) to inquire about availability and departure dates.
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