2026 Snow Country Train Northeast Special Train Booking Process and Senior Reservation
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 at 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, 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 in-depth experience guide:Unlock the romantic journey to the hidden ice and snow wonderland of Northern Xinjiang ❄️
1. Special train features and cultural heritage
The “Snow Country Train” is a winter-themed tourist special train created by the Xinjiang railway department in conjunction with tourism enterprises, designed specifically for an in-depth experience of Northern Xinjiang’s ice and snow scenery. The train uses all soft-sleeper carriages and is equipped with large viewing windows, constant-temperature underfloor heating, bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water, allowing tourists to enjoy the flowing snowfields, rime, and forest seas outside the window from a moving “star-rated hotel.”
The special train route connects core ice and snow scenic areas in Northern Xinjiang such as Altay, Kanas, and Hemu. Along the way, passengers can experience traditional ice and snow activities of various ethnic groups, such as snowfield buzkashi by people of all ethnicities and Tuvan fur ski performances, and can also taste steaming local hot pot, baursak, and other specialty foods. The train stops each night at the location of the core scenic area; the next morning, opening the window reveals a snow-covered fairy-tale world, truly achieving seamless connection of “lodging on the special train at night, playing on the snowfields by day.”
2. Latest 2026 routes and core landscapes
The “Snow Country Train” currently operates the “Kanas + Hemu 5-Day In-Depth Tour” route, with the specific itinerary as follows:
⭐Day1:Urumqi → Beitun (overnight on the special train)
Transportation:Depart from Urumqi Station at 20:00 and take the “Snow Country Train” special train to Beitun City, about 10 hours in total.
Experience:A welcome dinner is held on the train, with Xinjiang fruits and specialty snacks, performances of songs and dances of various ethnic groups, and interactive ice and snow knowledge games.
“Snow Country Train” special train in-depth experience guide: unlock the romantic journey to the hidden ice and snow wonderland of Northern Xinjiang ❄️⭐Day2:Beitun → Kanas (overnight in a cabin in Kanas Scenic Area)
Morning:After arriving in Beitun, transfer to an off-road vehicle and cross the snowfields and forest seas to Kanas Lake, stopping along the way at “Fairy Bay” and “Moon Bay” to photograph the rime spectacle.
Afternoon:Take a horse-drawn sled deep into a Tuvan village, experience traditional fur ski making, and taste Tuvan milk tea and kumis.
Evening:Stay in a cabin by Kanas Lake, chat around the stove, and listen to the guide tell the legend of the Kanas Lake Monster.
⭐Day3:Kanas → Hemu (overnight in a characteristic guesthouse in Hemu Village)
Morning:Head to Hemu Village, enjoy natural wonders such as snow mushrooms and snow Great Walls along the way, and photograph a panoramic view of Hemu Village from the viewing platform.
Afternoon:Participate in a snowfield buzkashi competition with people of all ethnic groups, or experience snowmobile crossing through the forest sea, and check in at the internet-famous wooden bridge of “China’s most beautiful snow village.”
Evening:Dance the Black Zouma at the Hemu Village bonfire party and look up at the Milky Way and star trails.
⭐Day4:Hemu → Altay (overnight on the special train)
1. Special train features and cultural heritageMorning:Free time; you may choose to ski (Jiangjunshan Ski Resort) or photograph Hemu Village in the morning mist.
Afternoon:Return to Altay City, visit the Museum of the Origin of Human Skiing, and experience indoor simulated fur skiing.
Evening:Take the special train back, summarize the trip on the train, and share photos and videos.
⭐Day5:Beitun → Urumqi
Arrive in Beitun in the early morning, transfer to a high-speed train back to Urumqi, and end the journey.
3. Latest 2026 ticket prices and schedule information
The “Snow Country Train” implements a policy of “one price including designated items within the itinerary.” The 2026 reference prices are:
Adults:From 3,980 yuan/person (including special train soft sleeper, scenic area tickets, 4 nights’ accommodation, full-journey vehicle use, and basic meals)
Children:From 2,580 yuan/person (under 1.2 meters, excluding bed and tickets)
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
The “Snow Country Train” is a winter-themed tourist special train created by the Xinjiang railway department in conjunction with tourism enterprises, designed specifically for an in-depth experience of Northern Xinjiang’s ice and snow scenery. The train uses all soft-sleeper carriages and is equipped with large viewing windows, constant-temperature underfloor heating, bathrooms, and 24-hour hot water, allowing tourists to enjoy the flowing snowfields, rime, and forest seas outside the window from a moving “star-rated hotel.”❗ Price explanation:
The cost fluctuates with travel season (December-February is peak season) and group size (minimum 15 people to form a group). The final price is subject to the signed contract.
The special train departs every Friday and requires reservation 15 days in advance. Remaining seats are subject to customer service confirmation.
4. 2026 reservation and admission policies
Reservation method:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; valid ID information and health code must be provided (2026 policies are subject to the requirements at that time).
Ticket policy:Kanas and Hemu scenic areas implement a “no transfer” policy for special train tourists; with a special train ticket, they can directly take the scenic area shuttle.
Special note:In case of extreme weather or policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement of both parties.
5. Items included and not included in the cost
Cost includes:
The special train route connects core ice and snow scenic areas in Northern Xinjiang such as Altay, Kanas, and Hemu. Along the way, passengers can experience traditional ice and snow activities of various ethnic groups, such as snowfield buzkashi by people of all ethnicities and Tuvan fur ski performances, and can also taste steaming local hot pot, baursak, and other specialty foods. The train stops each night at the location of the core scenic area; the next morning, opening the window reveals a snow-covered fairy-tale world, truly achieving seamless connection of “lodging on the special train at night, playing on the snowfields by day.”Transportation:Urumqi to Beitun “Snow Country Train” special train soft sleeper (4-person compartment), Beitun to scenic areas by off-road vehicle/business vehicle throughout.
Accommodation:1 night in a Kanas cabin, 1 night in a characteristic Hemu guesthouse, 2 nights in special train soft sleeper.
Tickets:First admission tickets for Kanas + Hemu + Jiangjunshan Ski Resort.
Meals:4 breakfasts + 6 main meals (including Tuvan family banquet and Kazakh-style meal).
Services:Professional guide accompanying, scenic area commentary, and basic photography services.
Cost does not include:
Personal consumption:Self-paid items such as ski equipment rental and snowmobiles.
Force majeure:Additional transportation or accommodation costs caused by weather or policies.
Others:Meals and entertainment items not mentioned in the itinerary.
2. Latest 2026 routes and core landscapes❗ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
6. Registration methods and consultation channels
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number). Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has worked in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with full routes across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicle use, and tourist special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche hidden destinations, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes 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 of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout itineraries with no consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not make assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, carefully allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel the vast beauty and simple enthusiasm of Xinjiang and travel with peace of mind in beautiful Xinjiang.
7. Travel precautions
Warm clothing:Winter temperatures in Northern Xinjiang can reach -30°C. Prepare down jackets, fleece-lined pants, snow boots, wool hats, and gloves.
Photography suggestions:Bring a waterproof camera cover. Batteries drain quickly at low temperatures; it is recommended to prepare spare batteries and keep them close to the body.
Respect customs:Before photographing fellow ethnic group members or participating in activities, obtain their consent and avoid using flash.
Tips:Wear non-slip shoes when walking on snow. When participating in skiing and other activities, be sure to wear protective gear and follow the coach’s instructions.
This winter, why not board the “Snow Country Train” special train and let the flowing scenery and warm service take you to unlock the purest ice and snow romance of Northern Xinjiang! ❄️🚂
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