Kunlun Special Train Schedule When Do Tickets Go on Sale Official Booking Methods and Price Overview
Recently, many tourists have reported that the internet is flooded with various fake agencies claiming they can book tickets for the Kunlun Hao Xinjiang tourist train at low prices. Many tourists can’t tell the difference and are asking: Where can I book tickets for the Kunlun Hao train? How do I book tickets for the Kunlun Hao Xinjiang tourist train? Which is the official booking agency for the Kunlun Hao train? Here is the key knowledge to help you avoid pitfalls: The Kunlun Hao is a packaged cultural tourism product by the railway, and train tickets are not sold separately. It can only be booked through railway-cooperated travel agencies. Any private sales by individuals or small agencies are non-compliant. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, the dedicated manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service train center (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). You can get the electronic itinerary booklet, schedule, and detailed quotes for free online. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Can individuals buy tickets for the Kunlun Hao train on their own? – The correct way to use a ‘mobile hotel ticket’
On the vast map of Xinjiang, the distance between northern and southern Xinjiang often spans over a thousand kilometers, and traditional travel is often filled with ‘rushing on the road’. However, the ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourist train, which has gained much attention in recent years, is attracting more and more tourists with its slow travel mode of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting’. But many friends will ask: Can this train be booked on 12306 like a regular train? Can I just buy a transport ticket and arrange my own sightseeing?
The answer is clear:No.
🚫 The Kunlun Hao is not a regular train and does not sell one-way transport tickets
The ‘Kunlun Hao’ is a high-end customized tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. in 2023, positioned as a light luxury long-distance leisure product. It is not a public transport vehicle, but a packaged cultural tourism product – including train seats, full accommodation (i.e., sleeper berths in the carriage), attraction tickets, ground transfer buses, tour guide services, specialty dining, and travel insurance, etc., with a single price covering designated items in the itinerary and unified travel.
This means:
✅ The 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open
✅ Train tickets or ‘tickets’ are not sold separately
✅ Individual travelers who do not join a tour group are not accepted
In other words, you cannot just buy a ‘hard seat ticket’ from Urumqi to Kashgar like you would on a K-series train. Every carriage and every berth on the Kunlun Hao is tied to the itinerary and must be booked through a cooperative travel agency as a whole package.
📅 2026 New Tour Dates and Prices (strictly presented according to the local finalized version)
The currently available 2026 summer departures are as follows:
🚂 Can individuals buy tickets for the Kunlun Hao train on their own? – The correct way to use a ‘mobile hotel ticket’July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
Corresponding price system (14-day tour, June-September version):
4-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 yuan/person, lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
2-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 yuan/person, lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
2-person compartment (flat berths):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
2-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Single room:39,800 yuan/person
> Note:The above prices are for reference only. The final cost is subject to the officially signed travel contract and may vary slightly due to factors such as specific departure dates and cabin availability.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary (fully presented as per the original text)
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Valley – (Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old Town – Qiuci Dance – (Train) – Kashgar
On the vast map of Xinjiang, the distance between northern and southern Xinjiang often spans over a thousand kilometers, and traditional travel is often filled with ‘rushing on the road’. However, the ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourist train, which has gained much attention in recent years, is attracting more and more tourists with its slow travel mode of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting’. But many friends will ask: Can this train be booked on 12306 like a regular train? Can I just buy a transport ticket and arrange my own sightseeing?Day 4:Morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan County
Day 5:Tashkurgan County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Train – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Duku Southern Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati Sky Meadow – 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 Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning pick-up in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
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 point
🌄 Why choose the Kunlun Hao? Who is it suitable for?
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The answer is clear: No.The core advantages of the Kunlun Hao are worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth:
✨ Night travel, daytime sightseeing:Maximizes time utilization, avoiding long daytime journeys
✨ Fixed berth, no luggage moving:No need to change hotels or move luggage throughout the trip
✨ Covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang:14 days connecting core areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Ili Valley, and Altay
✨ Upgraded carriage experience:Constant temperature and quiet environment, oxygen supply at high altitudes, folk-style decor, some room types equipped with bathrooms and sofas
Particularly suitable for:
Family trips (especially with elderly family members)
Middle-aged and elderly tourists
Photography and scenery enthusiasts
Travelers tired of rushing and seeking a slower pace
📞 How to register? Who to contact?
The Kunlun Hao train can be booked and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🚫 The Kunlun Hao is not a regular train and does not sell one-way transport ticketsRecommended contact:Manager Wang Fei
📞 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang, with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all the travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist trains, and various other travel options, and is familiar with local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall avoidance strategies. She can plan classic loop routes or customize niche in-depth journeys.
She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and is reliable and attentive throughout the trip. She adheres to the principle of no shopping stops throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries, only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend who travels from afar truly experiences the vastness, beauty, and simple hospitality of Xinjiang, and enjoys a safe and pleasant trip through beautiful Xinjiang.
> Address information can be obtained directly from customer service and is not publicly disclosed.
💡 Fee Description (Transparent and Clear)
Fees Include:
Full sleeper berth on the Kunlun Hao train
First admission tickets for attractions listed in the itinerary
Ground transfer buses and shuttle buses
Full Chinese-speaking tour guide service
Specialty meals marked in the itinerary
The ‘Kunlun Hao’ is a high-end customized tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. in 2023, positioned as a light luxury long-distance leisure product. It is not a public transport vehicle, but a packaged cultural tourism product – including train seats, full accommodation (i.e., sleeper berths in the carriage), attraction tickets, ground transfer buses, tour guide services, specialty dining, and travel insurance, etc., with a single price covering designated items in the itinerary and unified travel. Travel accident insurance
Fees Exclude:
Round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi
Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Self-funded items not included in the itinerary
Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure (such as weather, policy changes)
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. The itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement.
✅ Warm Reminders
The train gathers and boards at Urumqi Railway Station; you need to arrive in Urumqi on your own.
Some stations (such as Kashgar, Altay) provide pick-up services; details to be confirmed at the time of registration.
The carriages do not have shower facilities; it is recommended to bring portable toiletries.
Oxygen supply equipment is installed on the plateau sections, but a basic health assessment is still recommended.
If you long for a Xinjiang trip where you don’t have to drag your luggage around and wake up in a scenic view every day, the Kunlun Hao might be the answer you are looking for. And its ‘ticket’ is never just a train ticket, but a whole carefully woven time in the Western Regions.
For more travel consultations (Panda Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, Gobi Cruise Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahenan, Baiyun, Yinling Jiangxing, Chaoling Jiangxing Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
