2026 Kunlun Tourist Train Detailed Introduction and 14 Day Xinjiang Tour
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Kunlun No. tourist train? The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun No. tourist train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’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.
🚂 “Kunlun No.” Special Train:Your Mobile Hotel
The “Kunlun No.” is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023, designed specifically for “Traveling Xinjiang by Train.” It perfectly combines hotel-style accommodation with train travel, allowing you to enjoy home-like comfort during your journey.
📍 Departure and Destination
The journey starts from Urumqi Station, the transportation hub of Xinjiang and an ideal starting point for exploring both northern and southern Xinjiang.
🛌 All-Sleeper Design
The entire train consists of sleeper berths, divided into hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments, saving you the hassle of switching hotels.
🛋 ️ Featured Soft Sleeper
The soft sleeper carriages incorporate Xinjiang folk elements and are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, creating a warm home-like atmosphere.
🏞 ️ Panoramic Route of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
🚂 “Kunlun No.” Special Train: Your Mobile HotelThe itinerary covers key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Nalati, and Kanas, allowing you to see snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once.
👵 Senior-Friendly Design
The special train adopts a “slow travel” pace with ample stopover time, making it very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends who wish to travel leisurely. It is an ideal choice for “sunset red” trips.
🛏 ️ Compartment Types and Price Details
The “Kunlun No.” has a total of 8 sleeper carriages, offering a variety of room types. All berths are sleepers, allowing you to sit or lie down during the day and rest peacefully at night.
1. Four-Berth Compartment (Shared Bathroom)
Layout:Upper and lower berths, 4 berths per room.
Capacity:Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Suitable for:Friends traveling together, sisters, or families, offering good value for money.
Price:
The “Kunlun No.” is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023, designed specifically for “Traveling Xinjiang by Train.” It perfectly combines hotel-style accommodation with train travel, allowing you to enjoy home-like comfort during your journey.May Edition (Departing May 22):Upper berth: 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 15,800 RMB/person.
June-September Edition (Departing June 4 – September 14):Upper berth: 15,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 16,800 RMB/person.
2. Two-Berth Compartment (Shared Bathroom)
Layout:Upper and lower berths, 2 berths per room, more spacious.
Capacity:Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Suitable for:Couples, friends, or parent-child pairs, offering better privacy.
Price:
May Edition:Upper berth: 17,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 18,800 RMB/person.
June-September Edition:Upper berth: 18,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 19,800 RMB/person.
3. Two-Berth Compartment (Flat Beds)
📍 Departure and DestinationLayout:Two single beds, similar to a standard hotel room, allowing you to sit or lie down.
Capacity:Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Suitable for:Travelers who are not used to upper/lower berths or have higher requirements for sleeping environment.
Price:
May Edition and June-September Edition:Both are lower berths at 18,800 RMB/person.
4. Two-Berth Compartment (With Bathroom)
Layout:Upper and lower berths, equipped with bathroom, wardrobe, and sofa, offering excellent privacy and comfort.
Capacity:Each carriage accommodates 20 people.
Suitable for:Travelers with a generous budget seeking a high-quality experience.
The journey starts from Urumqi Station, the transportation hub of Xinjiang and an ideal starting point for exploring both northern and southern Xinjiang.Price:
May Edition:Upper berth: 22,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 23,800 RMB/person.
June-September Edition:Upper berth: 23,800 RMB/person, Lower berth: 24,800 RMB/person.
5. Premium Single Room
Layout:Single room for one person, with private space, quiet and private.
Suitable for:Travelers who want to enjoy exclusive space and prioritize rest quality.
Price:
May Edition (Departing May 22):38,800 RMB/person.
June-September Edition (Departing June 4 – September 14):39,800 RMB/person.
> 💡 Friendly Reminder
🛌 All-Sleeper Design> * The above are reference prices for 2026; actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays and other factors. Please refer to the final contract.
> * For solo travelers, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; if not possible, a supplement will be required, subject to mutual agreement.
🗺 ️ 14-Day Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. He is mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Xuelian No., Panda Train: Chengdu No., Shifang No., Anyi No., Jinshu Tianfu No., Tianshan No., Kunlun No., Silu Mengxiang No., Kunming No., Lindou No., Dahe Zhi Nan No., Changsan Jiao Zhi Xing No., etc. You can contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Day 4:Early morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
Day 5:Taxkorgan – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Tajik Home – 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
The entire train consists of sleeper berths, divided into hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and high-end compartments, saving you the hassle of switching hotels.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 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:Early arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
💰 Price Explanation
The price of the “Kunlun No.” tourist train is determined by factors such as travel time (May Edition/June-September Edition), room type (four-berth/two-berth/single room), and service level (regular group/premium group).
Price Range:The price range for a regular four-berth compartment is 14,800–16,800 RMB/person; for high-end bathroom and premium rooms, it is 22,800–39,800 RMB/person.
🛋️ Featured Soft SleeperFinal Confirmation:All prices are for reference only. The final cost, availability, and promotional policies are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 Booking and Registration Guide
1. Booking Process
1. Consult Customer Service: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s customer service to confirm your preferred schedule and room type.
2. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, contact information, etc., and pay a deposit or full amount.
3. Sign Contract: Sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency to clarify rights and responsibilities.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: Receive the tour confirmation notice before departure and prepare required documents as instructed.
2. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. For specific registration details, it is recommended to directly consult customer service for the latest information.
The soft sleeper carriages incorporate Xinjiang folk elements and are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, creating a warm home-like atmosphere.📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Items
Round-trip special train sleeper tickets and taxes.
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary (excluding self-paid items within the scenic area).
Hotel accommodation costs as listed in the itinerary.
Most main meals during the itinerary (generally standard group meals).
Tour bus and scenic area shuttle bus costs.
Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
❌ Excluded Items
Personal expenses (e.g., alcoholic beverages, drinks, laundry, etc.).
🏞️ Panoramic Route of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and costs during free time.
Self-paid items within scenic areas (e.g., cable cars, boat rides, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
> 💡 Friendly Reminder
> Specific included and excluded items are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 How to Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
Phone Inquiry:Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s customer service phone.
WeChat Inquiry:Add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s customer service WeChat.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is Suitable for Riding the “Kunlun No.”?
The itinerary covers key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kuqa, Kashgar, Nalati, and Kanas, allowing you to see snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once.The “Kunlun No.” is especially suitable for:
Middle-aged and elderly friends:The itinerary has a relaxed pace, avoiding travel fatigue, making it an ideal “sunset red” travel method.
Travelers who dislike hassle:All-sleeper train throughout, no need to switch hotels or frequently move luggage.
Family trips:Offers a variety of room types, suitable for couples, parent-child pairs, and friends traveling together.
First-time visitors to Xinjiang:One trip covers the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang.
❤ ️ Why is the “Kunlun No.” So Popular?
1. “Train Follows People” Convenience: The special train takes you to the scenic area entrance; after sightseeing, you can return to the train to rest, no need to switch transportation.
2. “One Berth Throughout” Comfort: Stay in the same berth for the entire trip, saving the trouble of moving luggage, greatly conserving energy.
3. “Slow Travel” Pace: The itinerary is relaxed, with ample time for sightseeing and rest, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.
4. “Hotel-Level” Facilities: All-sleeper design, soft sleeper compartments with warm interiors, some rooms with bathrooms, far more comfortable than regular trains.
5. “One-Stop” Service: Most matters from transportation and accommodation to attraction tickets are arranged by the travel agency, saving you effort and worry.
