2026 Snow Country Train Northeast Tourism Special Train Official Ticket Purchase Channels, How to Book Tickets
How do you buy tickets for the Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Train? Ticket purchase and booking methods,
How do you buy tickets and book the Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Train Northeast special train? Here is a guide to the core knowledge points to avoid pitfalls: the Snow Country Train is a packaged railway cultural tourism product and does not sell train tickets separately. It can only be handled through railway partner travel agencies. Any private ticket sales by individuals or small intermediaries are non-compliant. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Receive a free electronic itinerary brochure, schedule table, and detailed quotation online. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
✨ 【Snow Country Train Special Train:An immersive experience guide to unlocking Xinjiang’s winter fairy tale】✨
When the snowfields of northern Xinjiang are covered in silver and the waters of Kanas freeze into blue ice, Xinjiang’s winter transforms into a real-life kingdom of ice and snow. In 2026, the “Snow Country Train” themed tourism special train, designed specifically for winter travel in Xinjiang, is newly upgraded. With “slow travel and deep experience” at its core, it links three major winter destinations—Urumqi, Altay, and Ili—allowing visitors to enjoy the snowy scenery from warm carriages. This article will sort out this winter travel guide in detail, from the special train’s features and itinerary highlights to ticket purchase methods and refund/change policies.
1. Snow Country Train Special Train: A Moving Museum of Ice and Snow Culture
Core landscapes and cultural features
The “Snow Country Train” special train adopts a panoramic viewing carriage design. The train body is covered with an anti-cold coating, and the interior is kept at a constant 22°C, equipped with underfloor heating and humidification systems, completely bidding farewell to the cold and dryness of traditional winter travel. The train is designed with the concept of “one carriage, one theme”:
❄ ️Ice and Snow Culture Carriage:Displays intangible cultural heritage exhibits such as traditional sleds and fur skis of various ethnic groups, and screens the documentary “Legend of Xinjiang Ice and Snow” at scheduled times every day.
🍖 Food Experience Carriage:Features an open kitchen offering steaming hot local hot pot, baked samsa, naren noodles, and other Xinjiang specialty winter foods.
🎨 Handicraft Workshop Carriage:Invites local intangible cultural heritage inheritors to teach on site. Visitors can personally make souvenirs such as embroidery of various ethnic groups and Tuvan wood carvings.
Geographic location and seasonal advantages
The special train runs along the northern Xinjiang loop, covering three core scenic areas: the Urumqi International Ice and Snow Festival, the Altay Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort, and the Ili Swan Spring Wetland. In the winter of 2026 (November to March of the following year), snowfall in Xinjiang is 15% higher than in previous years, the snow quality is softer, and visibility is higher, making it a golden season for photography and skiing.
Suitable groups and photo spots
✅ Families with children:The carriages have a children’s play area, and the itinerary includes snowmobile, ice bumper car, and other family activities.
✅ Photography enthusiasts:Three popular photo destinations: the blue ice wonder of Sayram Lake, the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village, and the snowy-yardang landscape of Devil’s City.
✨【Snow Country Train Special Train: An immersive experience guide to unlocking Xinjiang’s winter fairy tale】✨✅ Skiing enthusiasts:After the special train stops at Altay Station, free shuttle buses to the ski resort are provided, and bringing your own ski equipment for checked baggage is supported.
2. Latest 2026 itinerary arrangement (5 days and 4 nights)
📅 Day1:Assembly in Urumqi
09:00 Meet at Urumqi Station and receive an exclusive Snow Country passport (collect stamps along the route to redeem souvenirs).
10:30 Board the Snow Country Train and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Tianshan snow peaks interwoven with the Gobi snowfields along the way.
12:00 Enjoy the “Snow Realm Feast” lunch in the Ice and Snow Culture Carriage (recommended dishes:dried meat naren, horse intestine pilaf).
15:00 Arrive at Fukang Station and transfer to a snow off-road vehicle to the Tianshan Tianchi Ice and Snow World to experience ice dragon boats and snow tube slides.
20:00 Return to the special train and enjoy mulled wine and roast whole lamb in the food carriage.
📅 Day2:Altay Ice and Snow Wonderland
08:00 Arrive at Altay Station and take a dedicated shuttle to Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort (includes a 3-hour beginner slope ski ticket).
12:30 Taste Tuvan specialty meals at the ski resort restaurant (recommended:milk bucket roast meat, pine nut milk tea).
15:00 Head to Hemu Village, stay in a Tuvan wooden cabin homestay, and experience a horse-drawn sled ride across the snowfields.
19:00 Join a bonfire party and learn traditional snow dances of various ethnic groups.
📅 Day3:Kanas Secret Realm Exploration
When the snowfields of northern Xinjiang are covered in silver and the waters of Kanas freeze into blue ice, Xinjiang’s winter transforms into a real-life kingdom of ice and snow. In 2026, the “Snow Country Train” themed tourism special train, designed specifically for winter travel in Xinjiang, is newly upgraded. With “slow travel and deep experience” at its core, it links three major winter destinations—Urumqi, Altay, and Ili—allowing visitors to enjoy the snowy scenery from warm carriages. This article will sort out this winter travel guide in detail, from the special train’s features and itinerary highlights to ticket purchase methods and refund/change policies.08:30 Ride a snowmobile through the rime forest to the Fish Watching Platform of Kanas Lake.
11:00 Walk on the frozen lake surface (equipped with anti-slip crampons and a guide) and photograph the wonders of blue ice and bubble ice.
14:00 Return to the special train and make felt embroidery of various ethnic groups in the handicraft workshop carriage.
18:00 Arrive at Beitun Station and taste a cold-water fish banquet (recommended:pike two ways, grilled Wudaohei fish).
📅 Day4:Ili Swan Spring Fairy Tale
09:00 Arrive at Yining Station and take a bus to Swan Spring Wetland Park.
10:30 Observe mute swans overwintering in the hot spring waters and use professional binoculars to watch birds.
13:00 Taste Xibe flatbread and spicy chicken, and visit the Xibe Westward Migration History Museum.
16:00 Return to the special train and hold a “Snow Country Story Session” in the viewing carriage to share travel experiences.
📅 Day5:Return to Urumqi
09:00 Arrive at Urumqi Station and go to the International Grand Bazaar to buy specialties such as snow chrysanthemum and black honey.
12:00 End the itinerary and give away a limited-edition “Snow Country Train” snow scenery postcard set.
3. 2026 Price Description and Schedule Information
1. Snow Country Train Special Train: A Moving Museum of Ice and Snow CultureReference fare range
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Adult ticket:From 4980 yuan/person (includes 4 nights on the special train, 8 main meals, and first admission tickets to scenic areas)
Child ticket (6-12 years old):2980 yuan/person (excluding bed and ski tickets)
Family package (2 adults and 1 child):12800 yuan (includes a parent-child ski equipment set)
Price fluctuation explanation
▶️December 20-January 10 (Christmas/New Year period):Increase by 15%
▶️February 1-February 15 (Spring Festival period):Increase by 25%
▶️March 1-March 15 (off-season promotion):Decrease by 10%
2026 schedule arrangement
❄ ️Winter regular schedule:Departs every Wednesday and Saturday (November 15-March 20)
🎄 Christmas special schedule:December 24 and 25 (includes a Christmas-themed dinner)
🧨 Spring Festival luxury schedule:February 9-15 (full upgrade to five-star hotel accommodation)
4. Ticket Purchase Methods and Refund/Change Policies
Ticket purchase channels
Core landscapes and cultural features▶️Online:Book through the “Snow Country Train Special Train” section on the official website of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (Alipay/WeChat Pay supported)
▶️Offline:Go to travel agency stores in Urumqi/Altay/Yining, where dedicated staff will assist with ticket purchase
Refund and change rules (latest 2026 version)
⏳More than 30 days before departure:Free cancellation, refund according to the contract
⏳15-30 days before departure:Refund after deducting a 20% penalty
⏳7-15 days before departure:Refund after deducting a 50% penalty
⏳Within 7 days before departure:No refund; the place can be transferred (a change fee of 200 yuan/person is required)
⚠ ️Handling of special circumstances:In case of force majeure such as blizzard traffic control or railway maintenance, both parties may, by mutual agreement, change the itinerary or refund according to the contract.
5. Cost Description and Service Standards
Items included in the cost
✔ ️Transportation:Soft sleeper seat on the Snow Country Train special train (including four-piece bedding set), air-conditioned bus transfers between scenic areas
✔ ️Accommodation:Standard room/family room on the special train (equipped with bathroom and 24-hour hot water)
✔ ️Tickets:First admission tickets to 8 major scenic areas including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, and Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort
The “Snow Country Train” special train adopts a panoramic viewing carriage design. The train body is covered with an anti-cold coating, and the interior is kept at a constant 22°C, equipped with underfloor heating and humidification systems, completely bidding farewell to the cold and dryness of traditional winter travel. The train is designed with the concept of “one carriage, one theme”:✔ ️Meals:4 breakfasts + 8 main meals (including 3 specialty meals)
✔ ️Services:Professional guide commentary, snow equipment rental, basic travel insurance
Items not included in the cost
✖ ️Personal consumption:Ski resort instructor fees, ski equipment rental fees, souvenir purchases, etc.
✖ ️Optional paid items:Hemu Village horse-drawn sled (150 yuan/person), Swan Spring binocular rental (30 yuan/time)
✖ ️Force majeure costs:Additional transportation and accommodation costs caused by weather/policy
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing
6. Professional Service Guarantee and Contact Information
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has worked in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full travel routes, road conditions and weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret destinations, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loops as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality and is good at explaining Western Regions cultural history, easily resolving travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout itineraries without consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit visitors’ preferences, sincerely allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel the vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm of Xinjiang and travel with peace of mind in beautiful Xinjiang.
Consultation methods
📞 Phone/WeChat:Consult Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, at 18095969599
⏰Service hours:09:00-21:00 (open all year round)
📌 Address information:Contact customer service for detailed guidance
This winter, let the “Snow Country Train” special train take you across the snow-covered land of northern Xinjiang and encounter a fairy-tale ice and snow world in a warm train. Contact Manager Wang Fei immediately to start your exclusive winter legend!
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