Kunlun Special Train May–September Schedule + Price + Official Booking Kunlun Train
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunlun Special Train Ticket Center
🚂 [Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Explore North and South Xinjiang on One Train] — Kunlun Special Train Schedule and Itinerary Details for May–September 2026
Want to travel from the Flaming Mountains to Kanas Lake, from the edge of the Taklamakan Desert to the heart of the Tianshan Mountains in just 14 days? In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train continues to operate, using the railway as a link to connect Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. This high-end tourist special train, developed in Urumqi, has been in operation since 2023. With its comfortable rhythm of ‘the train moves with the scenery, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning,’ it has become a popular choice for many tourists seeking an in-depth experience of Xinjiang.
🌄 Route Highlights:One Train, See All Four Seasons of Xinjiang’s Scenery
The Kunlun special train is not an ordinary train but an air-conditioned sleeper train customized for tourism. It has a total of 8 carriages, configured with hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments based on different room types. The carriages feature soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang elements, along with facilities like desks, sofas, and wardrobes, balancing privacy and comfort. Some room types also include washrooms, reducing the frequency of using public areas and enhancing the travel experience.
The route covers the grasslands and lakes of North Xinjiang (such as Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas) and the desert oases of South Xinjiang (such as Kuqa, Kashgar, Taxkorgan), spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and passing through multiple climate zones and landform types. Departing in May, you can encounter the lingering charm of apricot blossoms in early summer and the greening of grasslands; from June to September, it enters the golden period of Xinjiang tourism, with fragrant fruits, blue lakes, and lush grasslands, offering a rich visual experience.
Please note that specific stops and boarding/alighting times may change due to railway scheduling, weather, or policy changes. The itinerary will be based on the travel contract mutually agreed upon and signed by both parties.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the original local facts)
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
🚂 [Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Explore North and South Xinjiang on One Train] — Kunlun Special Train Schedule and Itinerary Details for May–September 2026Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning pick-up 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
Want to travel from the Flaming Mountains to Kanas Lake, from the edge of the Taklamakan Desert to the heart of the Tianshan Mountains in just 14 days? In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train continues to operate, using the railway as a link to connect Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. This high-end tourist special train, developed in Urumqi, has been in operation since 2023. With its comfortable rhythm of ‘the train moves with the scenery, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning,’ it has become a popular choice for many tourists seeking an in-depth experience of Xinjiang.Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Railway 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
> Note:The names, order, and transportation methods of the scenic spots mentioned in the itinerary are based on the original local facts, without additions, deletions, or interpretations.
💰 Price Explanation (Presented strictly according to the original local facts)
Kunlun Special Train · North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition)
🌄 Route Highlights: One Train, See All Four Seasons of Xinjiang’s SceneryTour Dates:May 22
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei
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
Kunlun Special Train · North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Tour 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
The Kunlun special train is not an ordinary train but an air-conditioned sleeper train customized for tourism. It has a total of 8 carriages, configured with hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments based on different room types. The carriages feature soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang elements, along with facilities like desks, sofas, and wardrobes, balancing privacy and comfort. Some room types also include washrooms, reducing the frequency of using public areas and enhancing the travel experience.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 Special Train · Premium Group · North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour
May 22 Tour Date:Single room 38,800 RMB/person
June-September Tour Dates (including September 14):Single room 39,800 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as tour dates and room type availability. The final price is subject to the signed contract.
📞 Registration Method
The route covers the grasslands and lakes of North Xinjiang (such as Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas) and the desert oases of South Xinjiang (such as Kuqa, Kashgar, Taxkorgan), spanning the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and passing through multiple climate zones and landform types. Departing in May, you can encounter the lingering charm of apricot blossoms in early summer and the greening of grasslands; from June to September, it enters the golden period of Xinjiang tourism, with fragrant fruits, blue lakes, and lush grasslands, offering a rich visual experience.You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
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It is recommended to confirm tour date availability and boarding details in advance. The assembly point is Urumqi, and the specific boarding time is subject to the final dispatch notice from the railway authorities.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include special train sleeper accommodation, first admission tickets for listed scenic spots in the itinerary, local transfer transportation, some meals (such as fruit feast), guide service, and insurance. It does not include transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, non-first admission tickets, and meals not specified.
The train provides basic attendant services, with some room types including bathrooms. Meals are mainly Chinese group meals, taking into account the dietary habits of various ethnic groups. The opening status of scenic spots and road traffic conditions involved in the itinerary may be affected by seasons or temporary policies. The travel agency can negotiate with tourists for reasonable itinerary changes while ensuring the core experience.
All service content, cancellation and modification rules, and liability division are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
This journey across Xinjiang doesn’t rush, doesn’t change hotels, and you wake up in the scenery every day. If you yearn for a more relaxed way of traveling, the Kunlun special train might be worth considering for your 2026 travel plans.
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