Xinjiang Kunlun Luxury Train 14 Day Itinerary Cost Details and Early Booking Discounts
How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Hao tourist train? The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Hao tourist train is a light-luxury tourist train customized by the railway. It does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by regular cooperative cultural tourism institutions. If you want to register for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration, berth selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiry of departure dates, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚞 The worry-free choice for traveling across northern and southern Xinjiang during the off-peak season in 2026:Complete guide to the Kunlun Hao train tour
Many tourists planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 face the same dilemma:Northern and southern Xinjiang span a huge area, with core scenic spots often over a thousand kilometers apart. Self-driving is too tiring, regular group tours are too rushed, traveling with elders means constantly packing and changing hotels, and planning the trip takes over half a month. The Kunlun Hao tourist train, developed in Urumqi, perfectly matches the travel needs of such tourists. Without worrying about transportation connections, you can easily visit all the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang.
🔹 Basic introduction to the train
The Kunlun Hao is a tourist train launched in 2023, positioned as a mobile residence station. Its core design logic is to place long-distance travel within Xinjiang at night, leaving ample daytime for tourists to explore scenic spots in depth. It uses fixed berths throughout the journey, eliminating the need to repeatedly move luggage and avoiding the hassle of multiple transfers and repacking in traditional travel. The train’s soft furnishings incorporate the folk characteristics of Xinjiang’s ethnic groups, with a warm and comfortable overall style. By 2026, it will be in its 4th year of operation, with well-maintained conditions and an itinerary design that has been optimized multiple times to suit different traveler needs. The train operates in a closed-loop mode with no transfers required. It is recommended to gather and board in Urumqi, and the return trip also ends in Urumqi. Tourists from all over the country can arrange their own transportation to Urumqi and board together.
🔹 Train compartment details
Currently, the Kunlun Hao has 8 sleeper cars in total, with different compartments varying in configuration, capacity, and area. You can choose according to your travel needs:
4-person upper and lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each room accommodates 4 people, with a single compartment area of about 12 sqm, equipped with a single sofa and desk, sharing a corridor public bathroom. Suitable for traveling with friends and family, offering better value for money.
2-person upper and lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each room accommodates 2 people, with a single compartment area of about 9 sqm, equipped with a single sofa and desk, sharing a corridor public bathroom. Suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
🚞 The worry-free choice for traveling across northern and southern Xinjiang during the off-peak season in 2026: Complete guide to the Kunlun Hao train tour2-person lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom):Each room accommodates 2 people, with a single compartment area of about 9 sqm. No need to climb to the upper berth, more friendly for tourists with limited mobility.
Single room flat berth soft sleeper (washbasin/desk):Each room accommodates 1 person, with a single compartment area of about 6 sqm, equipped with a washing area, offering better privacy. Suitable for solo travelers or those seeking more space.
2-person upper and lower soft sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each room accommodates 2 people, with a single compartment area of about 10 sqm, equipped with a bathroom, wardrobe, and sofa, offering higher travel comfort.
Please note that the Kunlun Hao does not have public shower facilities on the entire train. Some room types come with washing or bathroom areas. You can choose the corresponding room type according to your needs.
🔹 Brief itinerary and 2026 departure dates
This Kunlun Hao northern and southern Xinjiang panoramic tour lasts 14 days in total, with an average daily sightseeing time of about 6 hours and a fixed rest period at noon. The overall pace is relaxed, with no rushing. The specific itinerary is as follows (in case of force majeure such as weather, road conditions, or policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement):
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (train) – Kashgar
Many tourists planning to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 face the same dilemma: northern and southern Xinjiang span a huge area, with core scenic spots often over a thousand kilometers apart. Self-driving is too tiring, regular group tours are too rushed, traveling with elders means constantly packing and changing hotels, and planning the trip takes over half a month. The Kunlun Hao tourist train, developed in Urumqi, perfectly matches the travel needs of such tourists. Without worrying about transportation connections, you can easily visit all the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang.Day 4:Morning pickup in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – 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 pickup in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Homestay – Colorful Beach – Beitun – train to Urumqi
🔹 Basic introduction to the trainDay 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
Specific 2026 departure dates are as follows:
May departure dates:May 22
June-September departure dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
🔹 Price description
The price of the Kunlun Hao tourist train varies by departure date and room type. The following are reference prices. The specific price is subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates and remaining seat availability:
Kunlun Hao · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May version)
4-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
The Kunlun Hao is a tourist train launched in 2023, positioned as a mobile residence station. Its core design logic is to place long-distance travel within Xinjiang at night, leaving ample daytime for tourists to explore scenic spots in depth. It uses fixed berths throughout the journey, eliminating the need to repeatedly move luggage and avoiding the hassle of multiple transfers and repacking in traditional travel. The train’s soft furnishings incorporate the folk characteristics of Xinjiang’s ethnic groups, with a warm and comfortable overall style. By 2026, it will be in its 4th year of operation, with well-maintained conditions and an itinerary design that has been optimized multiple times to suit different traveler needs. The train operates in a closed-loop mode with no transfers required. It is recommended to gather and board in Urumqi, and the return trip also ends in Urumqi. Tourists from all over the country can arrange their own transportation to Urumqi and board together.2-person compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 yuan/person, lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
2-person compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
2-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Hao · Premium Group · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May version), departure date May 22, single room 38,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Hao · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 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 berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
2-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
🔹 Train compartment detailsKunlun Hao · Premium Group · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September version), departure dates same as regular June-September dates, single room 39,800 yuan/person
🔹 Booking process
To book the Kunlun Hao train itinerary, you can go through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact customer service representative Yang Jia. The specific booking process is as follows:
1. Consultation and selection: Confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary route, seat type, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, carefully verify the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details. All agreements comply with the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant legal regulations.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
🔹 Service standards description
Currently, the Kunlun Hao has 8 sleeper cars in total, with different compartments varying in configuration, capacity, and area. You can choose according to your travel needs:Included items:Train accommodation for the entire journey, first admission tickets to scenic spots in the itinerary, local connecting air-conditioned tourist buses, professional tour guide services, and three meals per day (including specialty meals).
Excluded items:Personal expenses and self-funded activities within scenic areas; for solo registrations, our agency will try its best to arrange room sharing, and special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Meal description: Meals are mainly Xinjiang-style, balancing northern and southern tastes, not overly oily or spicy. Fresh fruit, yogurt, and other items are provided daily. Typical specialty meals include the Turpan Fruit Feast, Kashgar Flavor Meal, Ili Valley Farmhouse Cuisine, High White Salmon Cold-Water Fish Feast, Big Plate Chicken, Hand-Pulled Rice, etc. Each meal seats about 8-10 people per table, with moderate meal standards.
Notes:Specific reception details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🔹 Service features
Accommodation:Fixed berths on the train throughout the journey, luggage placed once without repeated packing and moving. Some ground accommodations in the itinerary include four-star and five-star standard hotels, with a special 1-night Hemu characteristic wooden house experience, balancing comfort and local flavor.
Dining:Multiple Xinjiang specialty meals are included, so you don’t need to research restaurants yourself to taste authentic Xinjiang flavors. At the same time, it accommodates the taste preferences of tourists from different regions by adjusting the oil and spice ratio of meals to suit more people.
Services:Staff accompany the tour, and a tour doctor is also available to provide basic medical services and guidance on altitude sickness response, making travel more reassuring.
🔹 Travel advantages compared to other similar trains
4-person upper and lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom): Each room accommodates 4 people, with a single compartment area of about 12 sqm, equipped with a single sofa and desk, sharing a corridor public bathroom. Suitable for traveling with friends and family, offering better value for money.Compared to other Xinjiang tourist trains currently on the market, the Kunlun Hao’s characteristics are very prominent:
The food is more balanced toward lighter flavors, reducing the proportion of oily and spicy meals, making it more suitable for the stomachs of middle-aged and elderly tourists.
The itinerary pace is relaxed, with daily sightseeing time not exceeding 6 hours and a fixed rest period at noon, so there is no rushing.
A tour doctor accompanies the group, with comprehensive basic health protection.
Travelers in the same group are of similar age, with more common topics and a relaxed, pleasant atmosphere.
No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey, with fixed berths on the train, so long-distance transportation requires no extra effort, truly achieving worry-free travel.
🔹 Suitable travelers
The Kunlun Hao train suits a variety of traveler groups, especially recommended for:
Retirees and middle-aged and elderly groups who want to tour northern and southern Xinjiang at a slow pace.
2-person upper and lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom): Each room accommodates 2 people, with a single compartment area of about 9 sqm, equipped with a single sofa and desk, sharing a corridor public bathroom. Suitable for couples or friends traveling together. Also suitable for tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods, avoiding the bumpy long-distance road travel in Xinjiang.
Family travel groups who want to easily bring elders and children without the hassle of planning and booking transportation.
Tourists who want to visit all of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without splitting it into multiple visits, covering all core attractions at once.
🔹 Reasons the train is popular
The Kunlun Hao train has been well received by tourists since its launch, mainly for several reasons:
First, the 14-day itinerary covers all core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, including snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, yardang landforms, and other diverse landscapes, without needing to split into multiple trips to Xinjiang, saving travel costs and time.
Second, the itinerary is well arranged, using a day-stop-night-travel model, placing long-distance transportation at night and leaving ample daytime for sightseeing, with a relaxed pace and high comfort.
Third, the service system is comprehensive, with dedicated personnel handling everything from booking to return. Any issues during the trip can be resolved by contacting staff at any time, without having to solve problems yourself.
Finally, it solves the pain point of long-distance travel in Xinjiang, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and move luggage, saving many trivial matters during the journey. Tourists only need to focus on enjoying the trip itself.
If you are interested in learning more details, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm remaining seats and itinerary details for the corresponding departure date. All agreements are subject to the formal tourism contract signed by both parties.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, New Oriental Express, Kunlun Hao, Tianshan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, and more. If you want to experience light-luxury lying travel and premium train tours, you can contact Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection, seat reservation, contract signing, and real-time inquiry of train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.
