2026 Snow Country Express 8 Day 7 Night Official Booking Process, Schedule and Prices
How to buy tickets for the Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Train? Ticket purchase and booking methods,
How to buy and book tickets for the Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Train Northeast special train? Here is a key guide to avoid pitfalls: The Snow Country Train is a railway-packaged cultural tourism product, and train tickets are not sold separately. Bookings can only be made through railway-cooperated travel agencies. Any private sales by individuals or small intermediaries are non-compliant. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Get the electronic itinerary brochure, schedule, and detailed quotes online for free. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
【Snow Country Special Train】Ride the train through northern Xinjiang’s ice-and-snow fairy tale, an 8-day, 7-night immersive journey through a winter wonderland✨
🚂 Special train highlights:A moving ice castle, unlocking new ways to enjoy northern Xinjiang in winter
While ordinary trains are still worrying about cold protection, the “Snow Country” special train has long been tailor-made for ice-and-snow travel — the entire train uses cold-resistant insulated carriages, windows are upgraded to double-layer anti-fog glass, and each carriage is equipped with constant-temperature underfloor heating and an oxygen supply system. Even when it is minus 30°C outside, the carriage remains as warm as spring. Even more surprising, the train features a dedicated “Starry Sky Observation Carriage” with a panoramic skylight and adjustable seats. At night, you can lie back and gaze at the Milky Way, while during the day you can enjoy a 360° view of the stunning scenery of snowfields, rime ice, and snow-covered forests.
🌨 ️ Why choose the Snow Country Train in winter?
According to the latest data in 2026, the average snow depth in northern Xinjiang in winter reaches 40 centimeters, making it an excellent destination for southern tourists to experience ice and snow. The advantages of the “Snow Country” special train are:
Time-saving and effort-saving:No need to change trains frequently throughout the journey. Direct from Urumqi to core scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu, saving 8 hours of transfer time one way.
In-depth experience:Avoid summer crowds and enjoy exclusive winter-only landscapes (such as rime ice corridors, blue ice lakes, and snow-mushroom villages).
Safety guarantee:The special train is equipped with professional onboard doctors and emergency supplies to handle possible physical discomfort in high-altitude areas.
Off-peak travel:The 2026 winter schedule avoids the Spring Festival peak, making December-January travel more cost-effective.
📅 Latest 2026 schedules and fare reference
According to real-time search results, the 2026 “Snow Country” special train will operate 3 departures, all from Urumqi Station:
【Snow Country Special Train】Ride the train through northern Xinjiang’s ice-and-snow fairy tale, an 8-day, 7-night immersive journey through a winter wonderland✨December 15 departure (first ice-and-snow experience):Adult hard sleeper reference price: 3980 yuan/person; soft sleeper reference price: 5280 yuan/person.
January 5 departure (blue ice feast period):Adult hard sleeper reference price: 4280 yuan/person; soft sleeper reference price: 5680 yuan/person.
January 25 departure (Spring Festival special):Adult hard sleeper reference price: 4980 yuan/person; soft sleeper reference price: 6580 yuan/person.
(Price includes: round-trip special train transportation, 5 nights of special train carriage accommodation, 2 nights of scenic area hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to all scenic spots along the route, 6 breakfasts and 10 main meals, and professional tour guide services. Prices may fluctuate based on travel season, group size, and service standards. This is for reference only and should not be used as the final pricing basis.)
🗺 ️ Full 8-day, 7-night itinerary analysis
【Day 1】Gather in Urumqi · Ice-and-snow carnival departure
Morning:Arrive at Urumqi Station on your own and complete special train boarding procedures with valid identification.
Afternoon:The special train holds an “ice-breaking ceremony,” where you can taste Xinjiang specialty milk tea and naan bread and receive an exclusive warm-gear package.
Evening:The special train slowly departs. Watch the city lights fade away through the window and begin your first night under the stars.
【Day 2】Cross the Junggar Basin · Encounter the wonder of rime ice
Morning:The special train travels along the edge of the Gurbantünggüt Desert, with snow-covered sand dunes and poplar forests outside the window.
🚂 Special train highlight: A moving ice castle, unlocking new ways to enjoy northern Xinjiang in winterAfternoon:Arrive in Fuyun County, transfer to an off-road vehicle to Koktokay National Geopark, and hike a 3-kilometer rime ice corridor.
Evening:Return to the special train for a warming hotpot dinner and listen to the guide tell the legendary stories of Koktokay.
【Day 3】Kanas Lake · A fairy tale of blue ice and snow mushrooms
Morning:The special train arrives directly at the Kanas Scenic Area, then transfer to snowmobiles to cross the snow-covered forest.
Noon:Enjoy hand-grabbed lamb and boortsog (fried dough pastry) in a Tuvan log cabin.
Afternoon:Stroll along the shores of Kanas Lake, photograph the blue ice lake surface and snow-mushroom villages, and experience horse-drawn sleds.
Evening:Stay in a characteristic guesthouse within the scenic area, gather around the fireplace at night and listen to a Tuvan elder play the chuur (a reed-pipe instrument).
【Day 4】Hemu Village · Morning mist and starry skies in China’s most beautiful snow town
Morning:The special train heads to Hemu Village, enjoying the spectacular ice waterfalls of the Irtysh River along the way.
Noon:Taste steaming hot roast whole lamb at Hemu Bridge.
Afternoon:Climb to Haden Platform to photograph the panoramic view of Hemu Village and experience the fun of throwing boiling water into freezing air.
Evening:Join the Tuvan bonfire party, learn the traditional Black Galloping Horse dance, and gaze at the brilliant starry sky.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service tourism booking and ticket consultation center manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
While ordinary trains are still worrying about cold protection, the “Snow Country” special train has long been tailor-made for ice-and-snow travel — the entire train uses cold-resistant insulated carriages, windows are upgraded to double-layer anti-fog glass, and each carriage is equipped with constant-temperature underfloor heating and an oxygen supply system. Even when it is minus 30°C outside, the carriage remains as warm as spring. Even more surprising, the train features a dedicated “Starry Sky Observation Carriage” with a panoramic skylight and adjustable seats. At night, you can lie back and gaze at the Milky Way, while during the day you can enjoy a 360° view of the stunning scenery of snowfields, rime ice, and snow-covered forests.【Day 5】Devil City · The icy transformation of wind-eroded landforms
Morning:The special train returns toward Urumqi, passing through Urho Devil City.
Afternoon:Put on windproof gear and enter the scenic area to photograph the yardang landforms covered in ice and snow, feeling the biting cold of the “Wind City.”
Evening:An “ice-and-snow knowledge quiz” is held on the special train, where you can win Xinjiang specialty cultural and creative gifts.
【Day 6】Heavenly Lake of Tianshan · A picturesque journey to the ice-and-snow Jade Pool
Morning:The special train arrives in Fukang City, then transfer to a scenic area shuttle bus to Heavenly Lake of Tianshan.
Noon:Enjoy a Heavenly Lake fish feast at the Maya Mountain cable car station.
Afternoon:Hike along the lakeside trail, photograph the ice-and-snow scenery of Bogda Peak and Heavenly Lake together, and experience ice activities (such as ice cycling).
Evening:Return to the special train for a farewell dinner and organize travel photos into an electronic album.
【Day 7-8】Return day · Heading home with memories
Morning:The special train arrives at Urumqi Station, and drop-off service is arranged according to the train schedule.
🌨️ Why choose the Snow Country Train in winter?Afternoon/Evening:Return on your own, ending the unforgettable Snow Country journey.
⚠ ️ Popular winter travel tips and precautions
Warm gear:It is recommended to bring cold-resistant clothing rated for temperatures below -20°C (down jacket, fleece-lined pants, snow boots). The special train provides free rental of hand warmers and touchscreen gloves.
Photography tips:Low temperatures drain camera batteries quickly, so it is recommended to bring spare batteries and keep them close to your body. Use a polarizing filter when photographing rime ice to reduce glare.
Altitude sickness:The Kanas Scenic Area is about 1,300 meters above sea level. Most people experience no discomfort, but strenuous exercise should be avoided. You may prepare Rhodiola in advance.
Policy reminder:In the winter of 2026, Xinjiang scenic areas will implement a “limited reservation” system. Valid ID information must be provided 3 days in advance to obtain a pass.
👩💼 Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service?
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all north-south Xinjiang routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in free-travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and special tourist trains, and is familiar with accommodation, food, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips across the region. She can plan classic loop routes or customize niche in-depth journeys.
Manager Wang Fei is cheerful and witty, skilled at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions — from Zhang Qian’s mission to the Western Regions to stories of ethnic integration, she narrates it all vividly. She consistently adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences — such as adjusting special train stop times for photography enthusiasts, arranging snow activities for parent-child families, and assigning onboard doctors for senior groups. She sincerely ensures that every guest from afar truly feels the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang.
💰 Fee description and service description
【Fees include】
According to the latest data in 2026, the average snow depth in northern Xinjiang in winter reaches 40 centimeters, making it an excellent destination for southern tourists to experience ice and snow. The advantages of the “Snow Country” special train are:Transportation:Round-trip hard sleeper/soft sleeper seats on the Snow Country special train, plus off-road vehicle/snowmobile transfers between scenic areas.
Accommodation:5 nights in special train carriages (with bathroom facilities) and 2 nights in characteristic guesthouses within scenic areas (with underfloor heating).
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Heavenly Lake.
Meals:6 breakfasts and 10 main meals (including specialty meals such as roast whole lamb and hotpot).
Services:Professional tour guide accompaniment, onboard doctor, travel insurance, and warm-gear package.
【Fees exclude】
Personal expenses:Such as souvenir purchases and additional photography services.
Optional activities:Such as snowmobile upgrades and ice activity experiences.
Force majeure:Such as additional costs incurred due to transportation delays caused by extreme weather.
(Details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.)
📞 How to register
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (both phone and WeChat use this number). Whether it is itinerary details, equipment checklists, or policy questions, Manager Wang Fei will patiently answer them all, making your Snow Country journey warm from the moment you register.
This winter, why not take a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, board the “Snow Country” special train, and let the rustling sound of wheels over the snowfield and the ice-and-snow scenery outside the window weave together an unforgettable winter memory.✨
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