Kunlun Tourism Special Train Fee Details + Registration Method

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🚂 If you’ve already seen quite a few introductions to the ‘Kunlun’, this article might offer you a different perspective:We won’t talk about ‘the hottest online’ or pile up ‘popular attractions’, but instead, we’ll help you determine whether this Southern and Northern Xinjiang special train is suitable for you based on the rhythm, details, and choice logic of a real journey.
🗺 ️ I. Route and Destinations:One train connects the highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang
The Kunlun tourist special train can be understood as a combination of a ‘mobile star-rated hotel + a panoramic route of Southern and Northern Xinjiang’. It revolves around Urumqi, connecting core areas like Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Korla, Yining, and Altay in one line, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, allowing you to rest on the train and focus on sightseeing during the day.
Typical destinations covered by the route include:
Eastern Xinjiang · Turpan
Flaming Mountains:Experience the ‘Fire Land’ terrain, with high surface temperatures in summer, offering a stunning sensation.
Karez Well:Learn about the ancient underground water system and appreciate the wisdom of the ancients.
Grape Valley / Grape Manor:Experience picking, tasting fresh grapes and raisins.
Special Experience:The itinerary often includes a ‘Fruit Feast’, where you can enjoy a meal while watching song and dance performances.
Southern Xinjiang · Kuqa and Kashgar
Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon:Appreciate the red rock formations and canyon terrain.
Kuqa Old Town / Restan Ancient Street:Experience the living atmosphere of an ancient city in Southern Xinjiang.
Qiuci Music and Dance:Watch local intangible cultural heritage performances and experience Silk Road culture.
Kashgar Old City:One of the best-preserved maze-like old city blocks in China, perfect for strolling and exploring.
Pamir Plateau:Visit白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) and卡拉库里湖 (Karakul Lake) along the way, overlook Muztagh Peak, and explore塔县 (Taxkorgan) and local ethnic families.
Southern Xinjiang · Korla and Lop Nur Village
Bosten Lake:One of the larger freshwater lakes in Xinjiang, where you can experience boat rides.

🚂 If you’ve already seen quite a few introductions to the ‘Kunlun’, this article might offer you a different perspective: We won’t talk about ‘the hottest online’ or pile up ‘popular attractions’, but instead, we’ll help you determine whether this Southern and Northern Xinjiang special train is suitable for you based on the rhythm, details, and choice logic of a real journey.Lop Nur Village:A unique landscape where desert, lake, and poplar forest coexist, offering activities like camel riding and sand sliding.
Northern Xinjiang · Ili River Valley
Nalati Sky Grassland:One of the representative grasslands of Ili, with wide-open views.
Kuerdening:Grassland and spruce forest landscape deep in the Ili River Valley.
Sayram Lake:The ‘last tear of the Atlantic’, with clear lake water, often featuring lake tours and sailing experiences.
Six-Star Street, Huiyuan Ancient City:Experience local customs and historical culture.
Northern Xinjiang · Altay and Kanas
Kanas Scenic Area:Includes classic spots like Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay.
Hemu Village:A Tuva ethnic village, famous for its wooden houses, morning mist, and starry skies.
Ahe Highway:A popular scenic highway in recent years, connecting Altay and Hemu.
Colorful Beach:Typical Yadan landform, with charming scenery at sunset.
Urumqi Surroundings
Tianshan Tianchi:A high-altitude lake, offering distant views of Bogda Peak.
International Grand Bazaar:Experience the local trade atmosphere and buy specialties like dried fruits.
🗓 ️ II. Itinerary Rhythm:14-day loop, how is it arranged?
The Kunlun mainly has two itinerary versions: 14-day and 15-day. The core difference lies in the first day’s arrangement and the order of some attractions. Below is an overview of the 14-day itinerary:
D1:Arrive in Urumqi
After arrival, be picked up by a dedicated car and taken to the hotel for free time to adjust to the climate and time difference. You can explore the hotel surroundings or get a feel for the city early.

🗺️ I. Route and Destinations: One train connects the highlights of Southern and Northern XinjiangD2:Urumqi → Turpan → Kuqa (overnight on special train)
Visit Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Grape Valley, etc., enjoy a fruit feast, and take the special train to Kuqa in the evening.
D3:Kuqa → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kuqa Old Town → Kashgar (overnight on special train)
Explore the Grand Canyon, stroll through Kuqa Old Town, enjoy Qiuci music and dance, and take the special train to Kashgar at night.
D4:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake) → Taxkorgan
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway into the Pamir Plateau, enjoy the snow-capped mountains and lake scenery along the way, and stay overnight in Taxkorgan.
D5:Taxkorgan → Golden Grassland, Stone City → Tajik Home Visit → Panlong Ancient Road → Kashgar
Visit the highland wetland and ancient city ruins, experience local ethnic home visits, challenge the popular Panlong Ancient Road, and return to Kashgar.
D6:Kashgar → In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City → Kuqa (overnight on special train)
Spend the day exploring Kashgar Old City in depth, experience local life, and take the special train back to Kuqa or the next stop in the evening.
D7:Kuqa → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Bayinbuluke → Nalati/Xinyuan
Drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway, enjoy canyon, grassland, and lake scenery, and arrive at Nalati/Xinyuan for check-in in the evening.
D8:Nalati Sky Grassland → Gongliu
Spend the whole day exploring Nalati Sky Grassland in depth, experiencing the grassland scenery.
D9:Gongliu → Kuerdening → Yining/Kekedala
Explore the primitive spruce forest of Kuerdening, then head to Yining, where you can visit Six-Star Street and lavender manor (during blooming season).
D10:Yining → Sayram Lake → Altay (overnight on special train)
Take a lake tour of Sayram Lake, experience sailing or afternoon tea, and take the special train to Altay in the evening.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
The Kunlun tourist special train can be understood as a combination of a ‘mobile star-rated hotel + a panoramic route of Southern and Northern Xinjiang’. It revolves around Urumqi, connecting core areas like Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Korla, Yining, and Altay in one line, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, allowing you to rest on the train and focus on sightseeing during the day.D11:Altay → Ahe Highway → Hemu
Cross the Ahe Highway, arrive at Hemu Village, take the Yunxiao Peak cable car, and enjoy panoramic views of the village and valley.
D12:Hemu → Kanas (Three Bays) → Colorful Beach → Urumqi (overnight on special train)
Watch the sunrise in Hemu in the morning, then head to Kanas to visit the Three Bays, enjoy the sunset at Colorful Beach in the evening, and take the special train back to Urumqi.
D13:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi, then return to Urumqi city center, where you can explore the Grand Bazaar.
D14:Urumqi → Departure
Based on flight or train schedule, arrange airport/train station transfer service to end the trip.
> 💡 Warm Tips
> The 15-day itinerary usually splits the Urumqi schedule and adds more time for Turpan or Kashgar, with a more relaxed pace. Specific arrangements are subject to the final contract.
💰 III. 2026 Latest Price Reference
The following is the reference price range for the 14-day itinerary of the 2026 Kunlun tourist special train. Please note that prices may fluctuate due to travel season, berth type, upgrade to group tour, etc. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
| Cabin Type | Configuration Description | Reference Price Range (RMB/person) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| 4-person soft sleeper cabin (shared bathroom) | Upper and lower berths, good value | Approx. 14,800 – 17,800 |
| 2-person soft sleeper cabin (shared bathroom) | Upper and lower berths, better privacy | Approx. 17,800 – 20,800 |
| 2-person soft sleeper cabin (private bathroom) | Upper and lower berths, with bathroom | Approx. 22,800 – 25,800 |
| 2-person flat berth cabin (private bathroom) | Flat level, no upper/lower berths, suitable for elderly | Approx. 23,800 – 26,800 |

Typical destinations covered by the route include:💎 Premium Group (2-6 people)
Features:One cabin per person on the train, one room per person on the ground, use of a 7-seat business car, with a dedicated guide.
Reference Price:Single room package approx. 39,800 RMB/person.
📌 Price Supplementary Notes
The above prices usually include special train seats, ground transportation, hotel accommodation, some meals, attraction tickets, and shuttle buses.
Excludes personal expenses and experience items not explicitly included in the itinerary.
Prices may change due to schedule, policy, etc. The signed contract shall prevail.
📞 IV. Registration Method
Unified registration through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consultation:Directly contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Information:
Phone:It is recommended to obtain the latest contact information for Manager Wang Fei through channels.
WeChat:Add Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service on WeChat for consultation.
Registration Process:
1. Contact Manager Wang Fei to confirm the schedule and berth.
2. Submit traveler information and pay a deposit to lock the seat.
3. Sign the national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract.
4. Pay the balance before departure and receive the tour notification letter.

Eastern Xinjiang · Turpan📋 V. Fee and Service Description
✅ Fees Usually Include
Transportation:Kunlun special train seats, destination tourist buses.
Accommodation:Special train sleeper berths and hotels listed in the itinerary (usually local 4-star/4-diamond standard, with upgrades to some 5-star/5-diamond hotels).
Meals:Breakfast and some main meals included in the itinerary, including specialty meals like fruit feast and cold-water fish feast.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle buses for attractions listed in the itinerary.
Services:Chinese-speaking guide, special train attendants, Urumqi airport/train station transfer service.
Gifts:Some itineraries include ethnic flower hats/silk scarves, dried fruit gift packs, travel accident insurance, etc.
📝 Services and Notes
Accommodation Arrangement:Default arrangement is a double room. Single travelers may incur a single supplement, subject to the contract.
Itinerary Changes:Without reducing the number of attractions, the travel agency may adjust the order of visits based on actual conditions.
Health Tips:The itinerary involves high altitudes and long drives. It is recommended to assess your health condition before travel. Those over 70 years old or with underlying health conditions should consult a doctor before travel.
Cancellation and Change Rules:Follow the provisions of the Tourism Law. Specific policies are subject to the signed tourism contract.
🤔 VI. Who is this special train suitable for?
1. Tourists who want to ‘save effort’: Those who don’t want to frequently change hotels and transportation, preferring ‘the train follows the traveler, one berth all the way’.
2. First-time visitors to Xinjiang who want a comprehensive experience: Those who want to see representative landscapes of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in a limited time.
3. Family or group travelers: The special train offers various cabin options, suitable for friends or family traveling together.
4. Tourists with certain requirements for accommodation and service: The special train provides soft sleeper and hotel accommodation, with overall high comfort.
If you have more questions about itinerary details, prices, or registration methods, it is recommended to directly contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for the latest and most accurate information.
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