2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Special Train Pricing
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🚂 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Special Train:A New Slow Travel Experience Across the Tianshan Mountains
In the vast Xinjiang, how can you explore deeply while avoiding travel fatigue? In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train adopts a ‘mobile hotel + travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, offering tourists a brand new travel rhythm. It doesn’t pursue speed but emphasizes comfort and immersion—step into snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities during the day, and sleep soundly on a steady train at night, waking up to the next scenic spot. This ‘train follows the traveler, fixed berth’ design is especially suitable for tourists who want to travel easily and reduce the burden of luggage handling.
📍 Route and Destination Highlights
The ‘Kunlun’ is a 14-day loop special train traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, starting and ending in Urumqi, connecting core areas like Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Yili, and Altay. The itinerary covers both natural and cultural landscapes:It includes northern Xinjiang classics like Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu Village, and also delves into southern Xinjiang’s Baisha Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, and Kashgar Old City.
Unlike regular group tours that frequently switch buses, the ‘Kunlun’ adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, converting over 5,000 kilometers of travel time into nighttime rest. Focus on sightseeing during the day without worrying about transportation connections; large luggage can stay on the berth throughout, eliminating the hassle of repeated packing. The carriages are configured to star-rated hotel standards, with some room types equipped with bathrooms, desks, sofas, and 24-hour hot water, creating a ‘land palace’ travel experience.
Additionally, the itinerary includes special dining (e.g., Turpan fruit feast, Burqin cold-water fish feast), visits to multi-ethnic families, and intangible cultural heritage displays, allowing tourists to experience the authentic and diverse daily life of Xinjiang while respecting local customs.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
🚂 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Special Train: A New Slow Travel Experience Across the Tianshan MountainsDay 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning arrival in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
Day 5:Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – 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
Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Railway Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning arrival in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
In the vast Xinjiang, how can you explore deeply while avoiding travel fatigue? In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train adopts a ‘mobile hotel + travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, offering tourists a brand new travel rhythm. It doesn’t pursue speed but emphasizes comfort and immersion—step into snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities during the day, and sleep soundly on a steady train at night, waking up to the next scenic spot. This ‘train follows the traveler, fixed berth’ design is especially suitable for tourists who want to travel easily and reduce the burden of luggage handling.Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Home Visit – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:
Carriage Facilities:The entire train features sleeper design, with hard sleeper, soft sleeper carriages, and high-end compartments. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with interior design incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. Its capacity varies by room type as follows:
Double-decker soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
📍 Route and Destination HighlightsDouble lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom):24 people per carriage.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Single flat berth soft sleeper (washroom/desk):24 people per carriage.
Double-decker soft sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):20 people per carriage.
Price:
Kunlun·North-South Xinjiang Panorama Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure 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
The ‘Kunlun’ is a 14-day loop special train traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, starting and ending in Urumqi, connecting core areas like Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Yili, and Altay. The itinerary covers both natural and cultural landscapes: It includes northern Xinjiang classics like Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu Village, and also delves into southern Xinjiang’s Baisha Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, and Kashgar Old City.Kunlun·North-South Xinjiang Panorama Air-Conditioned Tourist Special 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 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-South Xinjiang Panorama Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Date:May 22, Single room 38,800 RMB/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·North-South Xinjiang Panorama Air-Conditioned Tourist Special 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 RMB/person
Unlike regular group tours that frequently switch buses, the ‘Kunlun’ adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, converting over 5,000 kilometers of travel time into nighttime rest. Focus on sightseeing during the day without worrying about transportation connections; large luggage can stay on the berth throughout, eliminating the hassle of repeated packing. The carriages are configured to star-rated hotel standards, with some room types equipped with bathrooms, desks, sofas, and 24-hour hot water, creating a ‘land palace’ travel experience.> The above prices are for reference only. Specific fees, availability, and room type arrangements are subject to the actual signed contract and may vary.
📞 How to Book
Book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei at 180-9596-9599 (phone/WeChat same number).
🧳 Fee and Service Description
Fees typically include: Round-trip transfer in Urumqi, special train berth accommodation, ground hotel accommodation (including some high-star hotels), first admission tickets to listed attractions, special meals (13 breakfasts + 22 main meals), guide service, and some experience activities (e.g., Sayram Lake sailing, Yunxiao Peak cable car).
Excluded fees include:Transportation from departure to Urumqi, personal expenses, optional activities not in the itinerary, travel accident insurance, etc.
All service content and standards are subject to the signed travel contract. Transportation, accommodation, and scenic area openings mentioned in the itinerary may be affected by season, policy, or force majeure. The travel agency will make reasonable adjustments in consultation with tourists while protecting their rights.
🌿 Final Thoughts
The 2026 ‘Kunlun’ is not just a means of transport but a travel philosophy—slow down, leave time for scenery, and leave fatigue to the night. Whether silver-haired seniors or families wanting to avoid the hardship of self-driving, everyone can find their own rhythm on this 14-day journey.
For more details on departure dates or room availability, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei at 180-9596-9599 (phone/WeChat). Specific arrangements are subject to actual consultation and contract.
For more travel consultation (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang-Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
