Kunlun Special Train Booking Process + Price + 14 Day Itinerary Details, How to Book
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunlun Special Train Booking Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
When many people first hear about the ‘Kunlun’ special train, their first reaction is:
“Is this train particularly hard to book?”
🤔 In fact, once you understand its positioning, booking channels, and a few tips, you’ll find it’s not as ‘unreachable’ as imagined.
🚂 What is the ‘Kunlun’ special train?
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023. The entire train uses a sleeper design, combining ‘accommodation and transportation’ into one, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
🛏 ️ Carriage and Room Type Overview
Full Train Configuration:A total of 8 sleeper carriages, offering hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments. The soft sleeper carriages feature soft furnishings inspired by Xinjiang’s folk style.
Double-decker Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage can accommodate 24 people.
Double lower berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):Each carriage can accommodate 24 people.
Single flat-bed Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):Each carriage can accommodate 24 people.
Double-decker Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each carriage can accommodate 20 people.
This ‘live on the train’ design is especially suitable for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace and in depth, particularly favored by middle-aged and elderly travelers and families.
When many people first hear about the ‘Kunlun’ special train, their first reaction is:🗺 ️ Explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Trip
The ‘Kunlun’ special train focuses on a 14-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, cleverly linking the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang with the natural beauty of Northern Xinjiang. Here is an itinerary overview for you:
Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Day 5:Tashkurgan – 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 Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Six-Star Street – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kokdala
“Is this train particularly hard to book?”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 morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
Quick Highlights of the Itinerary
Southern Xinjiang Culture:Visit Kashgar Old City and Kuqa Old City to experience rich ethnic culture.
Highland Lakes:Explore Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Pamir Plateau.
Grassland Feast:Experience the vastness and beauty of Nalati Sky Grassland and Kuerdening Grassland.
Stunning Lakes:Immerse yourself in the blue of Sayram Lake and the fairy-tale worlds of Hemu and Kanas.
Cultural Experience:Savor local cuisine, watch traditional dances, and enjoy the fun of ‘slow travel’.
💰 Price and Departure Date Reference
The price of the ‘Kunlun’ special train varies by season, room type, and departure date. The following are current prices; actual costs are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🤔 In fact, once you understand its positioning, booking channels, and a few tips, you’ll find it’s not as ‘unreachable’ as imagined.Kunlun Special Train · Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour
May Edition (Departing May 22)
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 Bed):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
June-September Edition (Departing June 4/17/30, July 13/26, August 8/21, September 2/14)
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
Two-person Compartment (Flat Bed):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Special Train · Premium Group · Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Tour
🚂 What is the ‘Kunlun’ special train?May Edition (Departing May 22):Single room 38,800 yuan/person
June-September Edition (Departing June 4/17/30, July 13/26, August 8/21, September 2/14):Single room 39,800 yuan/person
> Warm Reminder:The above are current prices for reference. Prices may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, etc. Please ensure the official contract signed with the travel agency prevails.
🤔 Why is it ‘hard to get a ticket’?
Overall, the ‘difficulty’ in booking the ‘Kunlun’ special train mainly stems from the following points:
1. High-end product positioning with limited seats
As a high-end tourist train, the total number of sleeper seats is limited, while market demand is high, especially during peak seasons like summer vacation and National Day.
2. Tight railway capacity with popular routes
Xinjiang is a popular tourist destination, and railway capacity is already tight during holidays. As a product integrating ‘food, accommodation, and transportation’, the seats on tourist trains are even rarer.
3. Special booking channels, not instant ticket purchase
High-end special trains like ‘Kunlun’ are usually not sold publicly on 12306 alongside regular train tickets. Instead, they are sold as ‘tour products’ through partner travel agencies, requiring seats to be reserved and allocated in advance.
💡 How to increase the booking success rate?
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023. The entire train uses a sleeper design, combining ‘accommodation and transportation’ into one, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.Although it’s impossible to ‘order anytime and get a ticket immediately’, following these steps can greatly increase your success rate:
1. Clarify your travel plan
First, determine your approximate travel time and budget to quickly lock in a suitable departure date and room type.
2. Choose a legitimate channel
It is recommended to consult and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:18095969599
WeChat:18095969599
3. Consult and sign the contract early
Popular departure dates (e.g., summer vacation, National Day) have limited spots, so it’s advisable to confirm your intention early and pay a deposit to secure your seat.
4. Make good use of railway functions
When booking other train tickets before or after the trip, fully utilize the ‘waitlist’ function on 12306 and consider ‘transfer’ options to increase your booking success rate.
5. Maintain communication and be flexible
Keep good communication with the travel agency. If your preferred departure date is full, you can negotiate to switch to a nearby date or change room types, adapting flexibly.
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