Kunlun Tourist Train Online Booking Method and Travel Expense Inquiry
The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Tour Train must be booked through the regular travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266) for ticket purchase. For specific procedures, please contact customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 Slow Travel Xinjiang, See Both North and South Xinjiang in One Train — Kunlun Tour Train 2026 In-Depth Experience Guide
For travelers who yearn for Xinjiang but worry about long journeys, frequent hotel changes, and luggage moving, a tour train that ‘moves with you, stops when you play’ is undoubtedly an ideal choice. In 2026, the high-end tour train Kunlun, built by Urumqi, will take you easily across the Tianshan Mountains with a comfortable, leisurely, and in-depth pace, visiting diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, ancient cities, and canyons all at once.
🌄 Train Starting Point and Route Features
The Kunlun Tour Train starts and ends in Urumqi, adopting a classic 14-day loop design without backtracking, efficiently connecting the natural wonders of North Xinjiang and the cultural essence of South Xinjiang. Unlike traditional bus tours that leave early and return late every day, the Kunlun uses a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode — smooth night travel, focused daytime sightseeing, saving time and avoiding fatigue.
The itinerary covers core attractions like the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau,白沙湖, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Hemu Village, Kanas Three Bays, and Tianshan Tianchi, and includes special experiences like Grape Valley fruit feasts, Kuqa song and dance performances, and Tuvan home visits. The pace is relaxed, suitable for travelers who value experience over rushing.
🛏 ️ Detailed Cabin Configuration (8 sleeper carriages on the whole train)
🚂 Slow Travel Xinjiang, See Both North and South Xinjiang in One Train — Kunlun Tour Train 2026 In-Depth Experience GuideThe Kunlun train is entirely sleeper-designed, blending comfort with Xinjiang cultural elements, offering various room types to meet different travel needs:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (Shared Bathroom):24 people per carriage
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (Shared Bathroom):24 people per carriage
Single Room Flat Soft Sleeper (Washroom + Desk):24 people per carriage
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (Bathroom + Wardrobe + Single Sofa):20 people per carriage
All cabins are equipped with service call bells and soundproof panels. Some high-end rooms also have bathrooms and sofa areas, with spacious and private settings. Hot water is available 24/7 in the carriages, and public areas have small refrigerators for storing drinks and medicine.
> Note:The total cabin area may vary slightly due to train structure, and the specific layout depends on the actual ride.
For travelers who yearn for Xinjiang but worry about long journeys, frequent hotel changes, and luggage moving, a tour train that ‘moves with you, stops when you play’ is undoubtedly an ideal choice. In 2026, the high-end tour train Kunlun, built by Urumqi, will take you easily across the Tianshan Mountains with a comfortable, leisurely, and in-depth pace, visiting diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, ancient cities, and canyons all at once.🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly presented based on local facts)
Day 1:Departure – 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 – Kuqa Song and Dance – (Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early Kashgar pick-up -白沙湖 – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
Day 5:Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
🌄 Train Starting Point and Route FeaturesDay 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 Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Early Altay pick-up – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuvan Home Visit – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
The Kunlun Tour Train starts and ends in Urumqi, adopting a classic 14-day loop design without backtracking, efficiently connecting the natural wonders of North Xinjiang and the cultural essence of South Xinjiang. Unlike traditional bus tours that leave early and return late every day, the Kunlun uses a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode — smooth night travel, focused daytime sightseeing, saving time and avoiding fatigue.Day 13:Early arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local facts)
The 2026 Kunlun 14-day North and South Xinjiang tour has May and June-September versions, with specific prices as follows:
May 22 Departure:
Four-person Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
The itinerary covers core attractions like the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, Kuqa Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau,白沙湖, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Hemu Village, Kanas Three Bays, and Tianshan Tianchi, and includes special experiences like Grape Valley fruit feasts, Kuqa song and dance performances, and Tuvan home visits. The pace is relaxed, suitable for travelers who value experience over rushing.Two-person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 23,800 RMB/person
Premium Group Single Room:38,800 RMB/person
June-September Departures (June 4, 17, 30; July 13, 26; August 8, 21; September 2, 14):
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tour trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Four-person Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 16,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
🛏️ Detailed Cabin Configuration (8 sleeper carriages on the whole train)Two-person Cabin (Flat Berth):Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 24,800 RMB/person
Premium Group Single Room:39,800 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference ranges. The final cost is subject to the signed travel contract and may fluctuate due to departure dates, room type availability, etc.
📝 Booking Process (Through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel)
1. Consult Itinerary: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service, specify the number of travelers, preferred room type, planned dates, etc.;
2. Confirm Details: Booking manager Yang Jia assists in confirming the departure date, boarding point (Urumqi), and cabin type;
The Kunlun train is entirely sleeper-designed, blending comfort with Xinjiang cultural elements, offering various room types to meet different travel needs:3. Pay Deposit: Follow instructions to pay a deposit to secure the seat;
4. Sign Contract: Sign the national unified electronic travel contract online;
5. Pay Balance: Settle the remaining amount as per the contract timeline, receive the ‘Tour Notification’ and boarding voucher.
📞 Registration Method
You can register for the Kunlun Tour Train through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. For details, please consult their customer service (via phone or WeChat). Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
✅ Fee Inclusion and Service Description
Fee Includes:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (Shared Bathroom): 24 people per carriageKunlun train full sleeper (fixed berth, no transfer needed)
Ground air-conditioned tour bus transfers
First admission tickets and shuttle buses for listed attractions
Three meals daily (including special fruit feasts, cold-water fish feasts, etc.)
Full-trip guide, train butler, and accompanying medical staff services
Experience activities like Tuvan home visits and Kuqa song and dance
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (Shared Bathroom): 24 people per carriageFee Excludes:
Round-trip transportation from departure to Urumqi
Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items
Single traveler supplement (we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation)
> Note:Specific service content and standards are subject to actual consultation and signed contract. In case of force majeure factors like weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
🌟 Why Choose Kunlun? Clear Comparative Advantages
Compared to regular tour groups or self-driving tours, Kunlun has multiple advantages:
Single Room Flat Soft Sleeper (Washroom + Desk): 24 people per carriage✅ No need to move luggage throughout — large items stay on the train, travel light
✅ Relaxed pace — moderate daily sightseeing time with scheduled afternoon breaks
✅ Elderly-friendly — anti-slip floors, handrails, call systems, and medical escort
✅ Like-minded crowd — mostly retired seniors or slow-travel enthusiasts, harmonious atmosphere
✅ Considerate meals — soft, mild food; dietary restrictions can be reported in advance
Especially suitable for retirees, those unable to sit in cars for long, and families wanting a worry-free in-depth trip.
Since its launch in 2023, the Kunlun Tour Train has been favored by tourists for its ‘mobile hotel’ comfort and scientifically designed itinerary. After the 2026 upgrade, services are more humanized, making it an ideal carrier for slow travel in Xinjiang.
If you plan to embark on this journey across the Tianshan Mountains, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, and let the Kunlun train take you to the magnificent Western Regions.

