2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Sunset Red Tour Special Train Soft Sleeper Carriage Price and Booking Channels
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train? The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train must be booked through the railway’s official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang by train, the ‘Kunlun’ sunset red tourism train designed for the elderly is here!
If you or an elderly family member have always longed for the vast and magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but worry about long journeys and the hassle of frequently changing hotels, then this newly upgraded 2026 ‘Kunlun’ South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train might be your ideal way to travel. It’s not an ordinary group tour, but a moving comfortable home—disembark during the day to enjoy the sights, sleep soundly on the train at night, with no need to move large luggage throughout the trip. The pace is relaxed, the service is attentive, making it especially suitable for retirees and travelers who can’t sit in a car for long.
📍 Starting Point:Urumqi
The ‘Kunlun’ Tourism Train departs from Urumqi and is a high-end tourism train product launched by the Urumqi railway department in 2023. The route cleverly connects the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang, covering over 20 natural and cultural landmarks including Tianchi Lake, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, and Panlong Ancient Road. The entire route adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, with sightseeing during the day and travel at night, saving time and avoiding fatigue, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and the scenery shifts with the train’.
🛏 ️ Compartment Introduction:Comfortable and reassuring like home
The train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages, offering various room types to meet different needs, with space design fully considering the convenience of elderly passengers:
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang by train, the ‘Kunlun’ sunset red tourism train designed for the elderly is here!Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage can accommodate 24 people, equipped with a practical desk, suitable for traveling with friends and family.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):24 people per carriage, both berths are lower berths, no climbing required, more friendly for those with limited mobility.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):24 people per carriage, flat berth design + wash area, strong privacy, comfortable for solo travelers.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):20 people per carriage, facilities close to hotel rooms, including sofa, wardrobe, and bathroom, high comfort level.
All sleeper sizes are superior to regular trains:Lower berth approx. 85cm×200cm, upper berth approx. 75cm×190cm, no bumping when sitting up, more spacious for lying down. The carriage aisles are wide, equipped with handrails, and some areas are wheelchair accessible, with thoughtful elderly-friendly details.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (strictly presented according to local facts)
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
If you or an elderly family member have always longed for the vast and magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but worry about long journeys and the hassle of frequently changing hotels, then this newly upgraded 2026 ‘Kunlun’ South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train might be your ideal way to travel. It’s not an ordinary group tour, but a moving comfortable home—disembark during the day to enjoy the sights, sleep soundly on the train at night, with no need to move large luggage throughout the trip. The pace is relaxed, the service is attentive, making it especially suitable for retirees and travelers who can’t sit in a car for long.Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – 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 – Tashkurgan County
Day 5:Tashkurgan County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – 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
📍 Starting Point: UrumqiDay 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: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 – Tianchi Lake – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
The ‘Kunlun’ Tourism Train departs from Urumqi and is a high-end tourism train product launched by the Urumqi railway department in 2023. The route cleverly connects the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang, covering over 20 natural and cultural landmarks including Tianchi Lake, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, and Panlong Ancient Road. The entire route adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, with sightseeing during the day and travel at night, saving time and avoiding fatigue, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and the scenery shifts with the train’.> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, railway scheduling, etc., subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (based on local facts)
The 2026 tour dates and prices for the ‘Kunlun South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour’ are as follows:
May Version (Tour Date:May 22)
Four-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
Two-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
🛏️ Compartment Introduction: Comfortable and reassuring like homeTwo-Person Compartment (Flat Berth):Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-Person Compartment (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 23,800 RMB/person
Premium Single Room:38,800 RMB/person
June-September Version (Tour Dates: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 RMB/person, Lower berth 16,800 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourism trains such as New Oriental Express Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Changsanjiang Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Two-Person Compartment (Shared Bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-Person Compartment (Flat Berth):Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
The train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages, offering various room types to meet different needs, with space design fully considering the convenience of elderly passengers:Two-Person Compartment (Private Bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 24,800 RMB/person
Premium Single Room:39,800 RMB/person
> Warm Reminder:The above prices are reference ranges. The specific cost is subject to the signed tourism contract and may fluctuate due to factors such as tour dates and room availability.
📞 Booking Process (Contact Manager Yang Jia)
To register, please contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:Manager Yang Jia, follow these steps:
1. Inform the number of travelers, preferred tour dates, and room type;
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom): Each carriage can accommodate 24 people, equipped with a practical desk, suitable for traveling with friends and family.2. Provide basic information such as name, valid ID number, and contact phone number;
3. Pay a deposit to secure the spot (deposit amount confirmed by customer service);
4. Sign the national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract;
5. Pay the balance 30 days before departure;
6. Receive the ‘Travel Guide’ and ‘Tour Notification’.
✅ Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions typically include:
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom): 24 people per carriage, both berths are lower berths, no climbing required, more friendly for those with limited mobility.Full-trip special train soft sleeper seats and ground luxury air-conditioned bus;
11-12 nights of local 4-star/5-star standard hotel accommodation + special train accommodation;
14 breakfasts + 26 main meals (including Xinjiang specialty banquets);
First admission tickets and necessary shuttle buses for listed attractions;
Dedicated tour guide and attendant service throughout;
Travel accident insurance, welcome gift pack (including ethnic-style accessories, dried fruits, etc.);
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk): 24 people per carriage, flat berth design + wash area, strong privacy, comfortable for solo travelers. Free 24-hour pick-up and drop-off at Urumqi airport/train station.
Exclusions:Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded activities, single room supplement (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases to be negotiated separately).
> Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 Why is the ‘Kunlun’ consistently popular?
Compared to traditional tour groups, the ‘Kunlun’ has clear advantages:
Relaxed Pace:Recommended 1-2 core attractions per day, no rushing;
Dietary Adaptation:Meals focus on light, soft, and easily digestible food, accommodating various tastes;
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 20 people per carriage, facilities close to hotel rooms, including sofa, wardrobe, and bathroom, high comfort level.Medical Support:The train is equipped with emergency medications, and attendants can assist with blood pressure monitoring and hot water delivery;
Peer Group:Primarily targets middle-aged and elderly groups, with similar-aged travel companions for better interaction;
Luggage-Free:Large luggage stays in the special train compartment throughout, only need to carry a small bag when disembarking;
Attentive Service:Dedicated attendants + personal butler-style follow-up, from boarding to return trip.
📱 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
For information on availability, pricing details, or customization suggestions, please consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service (contactable via phone or WeChat). Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
This journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but a relaxed way of life. In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ continues to carry warmth and anticipation, heading towards Xinjiang’s most beautiful season. 🌿
