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How to buy tickets for the ‘Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Express’? Ticket purchase and booking methods,
How to buy tickets and book the ‘Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Express’ Northeast special train? Here are the key points to avoid pitfalls: The Snow Country Express is a railway-packaged cultural tourism product, and train tickets are not sold separately. It can only be arranged 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.
✨ ✨[Ride the ‘Snow Country Express’ Across Northern Xinjiang, Unlocking N Ways to Experience a Winter Fairy Tale!]✨
When the biting wind sweeps snowflakes across the Tianshan Mountains, and when snow-covered forests and frozen lakes interweave into an ink-wash painting, Xinjiang’s winter becomes the stage for the ‘Snow Country Express.’ This ‘mobile viewing platform’ connecting the highlights of Northern Xinjiang uses the train as its medium, linking stunning sights like Kanas’s rime ice, Hemu’s log cabins, and Sayram Lake’s blue ice into one route, allowing travelers to enjoy the grandeur and tranquility of Northern Xinjiang’s winter from a warm carriage.
🚂 ‘Snow Country Express’ special train:A ‘mobile viewing platform’ for winter in Northern Xinjiang
The ‘Snow Country Express’ is a winter tourism special train jointly created by Xinjiang railway authorities and tourism enterprises, designed for in-depth experiences of Northern Xinjiang’s winter scenery. The train features all soft sleeper carriages, equipped with panoramic windows, constant-temperature underfloor heating, bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water. The carriages also include a dining bar and lounge area, where travelers can sip hot tea while watching the snow fall outside. According to the latest 2026 schedule, the train departs from Urumqi Station every Wednesday and Saturday, with a 4-day, 3-night journey covering core attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and the Ghost City. The relaxed pace suits families, couples, and photography enthusiasts.
🌨 ️Must-visit winter attractions in Northern Xinjiang:These scenic spots are stunningly ‘viral’!
Kanas Lake:The ‘heart’ of the ice-and-snow fairy tale
In winter, Kanas Lake sheds its autumn colors, its surface frozen like a mirror with snow-covered pines reflected on both shores, resembling a fairy-tale world. According to 2026 scenic area policies, visitors can take horse-drawn sleds through primeval forests or try ice fishing, snowmobiling, and more. Key photo spots include Guanyu Terrace (panoramic views) and the Three Bays (the rime corridor of Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay).
Hemu Village:The Tuvan people’s ‘snow town’
✨[Ride the ‘Snow Country Express’ Across Northern Xinjiang, Unlocking N Ways to Experience a Winter Fairy Tale!]✨This Tuvan village, surrounded by birch forests, looks like an ice castle in winter. Log cabin roofs are piled with snow, cooking smoke rises gently, and distant snow-capped mountains complete a picturesque scene. 2026 travel tips: Climb Haden Platform at dawn for sunrise photos, try snow trekking or horseback riding in the afternoon, and join a bonfire party at night to taste Tuvan specialties (such as hand-grabbed lamb and milk wine).
Sayram Lake:The ‘last tear of the Atlantic’
In winter, Sayram Lake’s blue ice and bubble ice interweave, glowing gem-like blue under sunlight. In 2026, the scenic area is open from 10:00 to 18:00. Visitors can drive along the lake-ring road or take shuttle buses. Key stops include Jinhua Zihui (concentrated bubble ice area), Songshutou (overlooking the lake), and Dianjiangtai (historical relics and ice waterfalls).
Ghost City:‘Ice sculptures’ of wind-eroded landforms
In winter, the Ghost City loses summer’s heat, and its wind-eroded landforms are covered in snow, forming unique ‘ice sculptures.’ 2026 travel advice:Visit in the late afternoon, when the Yadan formations under the setting sun contrast sharply with the snow for excellent photography; snow off-road vehicle crossings are available in the scenic area.
📅 4-Day, 3-Night Itinerary (Latest 2026 Version)
Day 1:Urumqi → Beitun City (overnight train)
Morning:Gather at Urumqi Station and board the ‘Snow Country Express,’ enjoying the snowfield scenery of the Junggar Basin along the way.
Afternoon:Attend a Xinjiang travel knowledge lecture in the carriage and sample local snacks (such as baked buns and naan bread).
When the biting wind sweeps snowflakes across the Tianshan Mountains, and when snow-covered forests and frozen lakes interweave into an ink-wash painting, Xinjiang’s winter becomes the stage for the ‘Snow Country Express.’ This ‘mobile viewing platform’ connecting the highlights of Northern Xinjiang uses the train as its medium, linking stunning sights like Kanas’s rime ice, Hemu’s log cabins, and Sayram Lake’s blue ice into one route, allowing travelers to enjoy the grandeur and tranquility of Northern Xinjiang’s winter from a warm carriage.Evening:Arrive in Beitun City and check into the hotel for rest.
Day 2:Beitun City → Kanas → Hemu Village
Morning:Take a bus to Kanas, stopping at Chonghuer Town to photograph rime ice.
Afternoon:Explore Kanas Lake and experience horse-drawn sleds or snowmobiles.
Evening:Check into a characteristic log cabin in Hemu Village and enjoy a Tuvan dinner.
Day 3:Hemu Village → Sayram Lake
Morning:Free time in Hemu Village (photography, trekking, horseback riding).
Afternoon:Drive across the Gurbantünggüt Desert to reach Sayram Lake.
Evening:Check into a lakeside hotel and photograph the starry sky (Sayram Lake is a prime stargazing spot in winter).
🚂’Snow Country Express’ special train: A ‘mobile viewing platform’ for winter in Northern XinjiangDay 4:Sayram Lake → Ghost City → Urumqi
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service tour booking and ticket consultation center manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Morning:Take a lake-ring tour of Sayram Lake, focusing on photographing blue ice and bubble ice.
Afternoon:Head to the Ghost City and experience snow off-road vehicle crossings.
Evening:Return to Urumqi and conclude the trip.
💰 Price Information (2026 Reference)
Prices for the ‘Snow Country Express’ itinerary vary by berth class and accommodation standard. The 2026 reference range is:
Soft sleeper upper berth:From 3,980 RMB/person
Soft sleeper lower berth:From 4,280 RMB/person
Child price (ages 6-12, no bed):From 2,580 RMB/person
The ‘Snow Country Express’ is a winter tourism special train jointly created by Xinjiang railway authorities and tourism enterprises, designed for in-depth experiences of Northern Xinjiang’s winter scenery. The train features all soft sleeper carriages, equipped with panoramic windows, constant-temperature underfloor heating, bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water. The carriages also include a dining bar and lounge area, where travelers can sip hot tea while watching the snow fall outside. According to the latest 2026 schedule, the train departs from Urumqi Station every Wednesday and Saturday, with a 4-day, 3-night journey covering core attractions such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and the Ghost City. The relaxed pace suits families, couples, and photography enthusiasts.Included in the fee:
Transportation:Round-trip soft sleeper on the special train from Urumqi to Beitun City, local tourist buses, and scenic area shuttle buses.
Accommodation:3 nights of hotel/log cabin lodging (breakfast included).
Tickets:First-entry tickets to Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and the Ghost City.
Services:Tour guide accompaniment, travel insurance, and basic activity experiences (such as horse-drawn sleds).
Not included in the fee:
Regular meals (except breakfast), personal expenses, optional activities (such as snowmobiling or horseback riding), and additional costs arising from force majeure.
Prices may vary with travel season and group size; the final price is subject to actual consultation and contract.
📝 Registration Method and Fee Description
🌨️Must-visit winter attractions in Northern Xinjiang: These scenic spots are stunningly ‘viral’!You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat). Included and excluded items are clearly marked; the specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:Your winter travel butler for Northern Xinjiang
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot from the Tianshan Mountains to the north and south, and is thoroughly familiar with all Northern and Southern Xinjiang routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She excels in free-and-easy travel planning, boutique small groups, customized local car services, and special tourist trains, and knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips. She can plan classic loop routes or customize niche in-depth journeys. Cheerful and witty, she is skilled at explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable support throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei has always adhered to a no-shopping, no-hidden-consumption principle throughout the itinerary, rejecting covert fees and treating people with sincerity and professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but crafts comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring every guest from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and enjoys a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
⚠ ️Winter Travel Precautions
Keeping warm:Xinjiang’s winter temperatures can drop to -20°C to -30°C. Prepare down jackets, thermal pants, snow boots, hats, gloves, and scarves.
Slip prevention:Snow is thick in scenic areas, so wear slip-resistant shoes or bring crampons.
Photography:Camera batteries drain quickly in low temperatures, so bring spares and keep equipment warm.
Altitude sickness:Kanas, Hemu, and other areas are at higher elevations. New arrivals should avoid strenuous activity and can carry chocolate or other energy supplements.
This winter, why not board the ‘Snow Country Express’ and let Manager Wang Fei plan a Northern Xinjiang winter fairy-tale journey for you! From Urumqi’s lively atmosphere to Kanas’s ice-and-snow wonders, from Hemu’s log cabin smoke to Sayram Lake’s blue ice marvels, every scene is worth treasuring.🚂❄️
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