Kunlun Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Official Ticketing Channel Overview Registration Booking Guide
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunlun Special Train Ticket Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Recently, many tourists planning summer trips to Xinjiang have noticed that a high-end tourist special train called ‘Kunlun’ is marked in many travel agencies’ promotions as ‘recommended to book 30 days in advance, popular schedules easily sell out’.
Why is this special train so popular? Who is it suitable for? What are the prices and services like? Here is a detailed analysis for you.
🏔 ️ What is the ‘Kunlun’ special train?
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train was created by Urumqi in 2023, positioned as high-end, with the entire train featuring sleeper design, including hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments.
🛏 ️ Carriage configuration:The entire train has 8 sleeper carriages, each carrying about 20-24 people depending on the room type.
Double upper and lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):24 people/carriage
Double lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom):24 people/carriage
Single flat berth soft sleeper (washroom/desk):24 people/carriage
Double upper and lower soft sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):20 people/carriage
🛋 ️ Soft sleeper features:The soft sleeper carriages incorporate Xinjiang folk elements, equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, suitable for tourists with higher comfort requirements.
📈 Market popularity:Xinjiang railway tourism products have seen rising popularity in recent years. In 2024, 200 tourist special trains were operated and connected within Xinjiang; in the first half of 2025, 169 trains were recommended, a 2.7-fold increase year-on-year. In the ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’ system, ‘Kunlun’ is one of the more notable products.
🚂 Recently, many tourists planning summer trips to Xinjiang have noticed that a high-end tourist special train called ‘Kunlun’ is marked in many travel agencies’ promotions as ‘recommended to book 30 days in advance, popular schedules easily sell out’.🗺 ️ Travel the entire north and south Xinjiang on one train:Simplified itinerary overview
The ‘Kunlun’ special train focuses on a full loop of north and south Xinjiang, covering deserts, canyons, plateaus, lakes, ancient cities, and other landscapes, lasting 14 days. Specific station arrangements are as follows:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez – 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 County
Day 5:Taxkorgan – 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
Why is this special train so popular? Who is it suitable for? What are the prices and services like? Here is a detailed analysis for you.Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailboat 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 – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
> Warm reminder:Some place names in the itinerary may have typos (e.g., ‘Huiyuan Ancient City’), actual arrangements are subject to the departure notice and contract. The order, stops, and visit durations may change due to weather, road conditions, etc., specific details are based on the itinerary and on-site arrangements.
💰 Price and schedule reference
Below are reference prices and schedule information for the ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train. Note that prices may vary with schedules and specific configurations, final prices are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Kunlun·North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour
May Edition
Schedule:May 22
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🏔️ What is the ‘Kunlun’ special train?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 berth):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
Schedule: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 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 berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist special train was created by Urumqi in 2023, positioned as high-end, with the entire train featuring sleeper design, including hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments. May Edition
Schedule:May 22
Single room:38,800 yuan/person
June-September Edition
Schedule:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
Single room:39,800 yuan/person
> Price explanation:The above are reference prices released by the travel agency. Actual costs may vary due to berth type, travel date, whether round-trip transportation is included, etc. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency when registering, and the contract shall prevail.
🤔 Why recommend booking 30 days in advance?
1. Limited supply: Tourist special trains have fixed carriage numbers, with capacity far lower than large aircraft or long-distance buses, making them a ‘scarce resource’.
2. High demand: Xinjiang tourism remains hot, and special train products are often hard to come by. Many special trains are nearly full about a month before departure.
3. Difficult to avoid peak times: The north and south Xinjiang loop covers a wide area, with concentrated peak periods (e.g., July-August, around National Day), so early planning is needed to secure a desired schedule.
🛏️ Carriage configuration: The entire train has 8 sleeper carriages, each carrying about 20-24 people depending on the room type.🎯 Who is this special train suitable for?
👨 👩👧👦 Families/friend groups:No need to frequently change hotels and pack luggage; luggage can be stored on the train, making it very convenient for families with elderly and children.
🚶 ♂️ Tourists seeking ‘slow travel’:The itinerary pace is relatively relaxed, with daytime sightseeing and overnight train rest, suitable for those who don’t want a rushed trip.
📸 Photography and scenery enthusiasts:Enjoy snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts, and ancient cities all at once along the way, saving the effort of long-distance self-driving.
📋 Cost and service explanation
Cost includes:Typically includes special train sleeper tickets, first entrance fees for listed attractions, some meals, ground transportation, and guide services. Specific items are subject to the contract.
Cost excludes:Round-trip transportation to the departure point, personal expenses, and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Service standards:The special train provides fixed berths, unified service, and on-board staff to coordinate the itinerary. Specific service details are based on the travel agency’s explanation.
📞 How to register and inquire?
To learn about the latest schedules, availability, and prices of the ‘Kunlun’ special train, or to customize an itinerary based on your budget, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency via the following methods:
Consultation phone/WeChat:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599
> Warm reminder:It is recommended to communicate with the travel agency and complete the contract as soon as possible after confirming the itinerary to secure spots.
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