Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train Route Official Website Booking Travel Guide
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train? The 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Tourism Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, you can contact customer service manager Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 Kunlun Tourism Train · 14-Day Slow Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang – Preferred Choice for Middle-aged and Elderly Travelers
Recently, many retired friends have been asking about touring both southern and northern Xinjiang but worry about the fatigue of long bus rides and rushed itineraries. This year’s Kunlun Tourism Train perfectly meets such travel needs. As a tourism train product developed in Urumqi, its itinerary design and hardware configuration are geared towards comfort, allowing everyone to easily enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains.
Introduction to Train and Route Features
The Kunlun Tourism Train starts and ends in Urumqi. As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi is not only home to classic attractions like the International Grand Bazaar, Tianshan Tianchi Lake, and the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum, but also boasts convenient transportation, making it easy for tourists from all over the country to arrive and start their journey. In 2026, Xinjiang Railway has made an overall upgrade to its tourism train services. As a quality product among them, the Kunlun features sleeper berths throughout the train, with soft furnishings incorporating the folk customs of various Xinjiang ethnic groups, allowing passengers to experience the local cultural atmosphere during the journey.
Compared to other ordinary tourism trains on the market, the Kunlun has obvious advantages:
✅ The itinerary has a relaxed pace with ample time for sightseeing each day, avoiding early wake-ups and late returns to the hotel just to rush through attractions, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends with average physical stamina.
✅ No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip; luggage can stay on the train berth. You only need to bring a small bag when getting off to explore, saving the hassle of packing and changing hotels every day.
🚂 2026 Kunlun Tourism Train · 14-Day Slow Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang – Preferred Choice for Middle-aged and Elderly Travelers✅ The tour includes dedicated medical staff. If you feel unwell during the journey, you can get assistance at any time, making travel more reassuring.
✅ Meals are tailored to different tastes, with light and palatable food prepared to suit the dietary habits of middle-aged and elderly travelers.
✅ Most passengers are from the same age group, sharing common topics, so the journey won’t be dull.
✅ Long-distance travel is arranged at night, so you arrive at the next scenic spot after waking up, without wasting daytime hours on long bus rides, making sightseeing more efficient.
The entire route connects the three major geographical units of the Altai Mountains, Tianshan Mountains, and Kunlun Mountains, covering most high-level scenic spots in southern and northern Xinjiang. The combination of natural landscapes and cultural experiences is well-balanced, with no need to backtrack, allowing you to see the representative scenery of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip.
Detailed Introduction to Compartments
The Kunlun has a total of 8 sleeper carriages, with different compartment configurations and capacities. You can choose according to your needs:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage can accommodate 24 people. Single compartment area is about 7㎡, with upper and lower berths. The compartment is equipped with a desk for placing personal items or reading.
Recently, many retired friends have been asking about touring both southern and northern Xinjiang but worry about the fatigue of long bus rides and rushed itineraries. This year’s Kunlun Tourism Train perfectly meets such travel needs. As a tourism train product developed in Urumqi, its itinerary design and hardware configuration are geared towards comfort, allowing everyone to easily enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains.Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):Each carriage can accommodate 24 people. Single compartment area is about 7㎡, all with lower berths, eliminating the need to climb up and down, suitable for elderly friends with limited mobility.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):Each carriage can accommodate 24 people. Single compartment area is about 6㎡, with a single room design, equipped with a wash area and desk, offering better privacy.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each carriage can accommodate 20 people. Single compartment area is about 9㎡, equipped with a bathroom, wardrobe, and single sofa, offering higher living comfort.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Train) – Kashgar
Introduction to Train and Route FeaturesDay 4:Early morning arrival in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
Day 5:Taxkorgan County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 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 morning arrival in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
The Kunlun Tourism Train starts and ends in Urumqi. As the capital of Xinjiang, Urumqi is not only home to classic attractions like the International Grand Bazaar, Tianshan Tianchi Lake, and the Xinjiang Autonomous Region Museum, but also boasts convenient transportation, making it easy for tourists from all over the country to arrive and start their journey. In 2026, Xinjiang Railway has made an overall upgrade to its tourism train services. As a quality product among them, the Kunlun features sleeper berths throughout the train, with soft furnishings incorporating the folk customs of various Xinjiang ethnic groups, allowing passengers to experience the local cultural atmosphere during the journey.Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva People’s Home – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Early morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
Note:Due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, schedule changes, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
The “Kunlun” tourism train is a high-end tourism train launched by Urumqi in 2023. The following is reference price information:
Carriage Facilities:The entire train features sleeper berths, including hard sleeper, soft sleeper carriages, and high-end compartments. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics.
The “Kunlun” tourism train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. The capacity varies by room type, as follows:
Compared to other ordinary tourism trains on the market, the Kunlun has obvious advantages:Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each carriage accommodates 20 people.
Kunlun · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years 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 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, (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Four-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
✅ The itinerary has a relaxed pace with ample time for sightseeing each day, avoiding early wake-ups and late returns to the hotel just to rush through attractions, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends with average physical stamina.Two-person Compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Departure 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 yuan/person, Lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
✅ No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip; luggage can stay on the train berth. You only need to bring a small bag when getting off to explore, saving the hassle of packing and changing hotels every day.Kunlun · Premium Group · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure Dates:May 22, Single room 38,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Premium Group · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Departure Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14. Single room 39,800 yuan/person
Note:The above prices are for reference only and may fluctuate based on schedule and availability. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation, and the specific details are based on the signed contract between both parties.
📝 Booking Process
Friends who want to book the Kunlun train itinerary can follow the process below. For booking inquiries, contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:
1. Initial Consultation: Call or WeChat the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to inform them of your intended travel dates, number of people, and compartment preferences, and learn about the availability and latest itinerary details for the corresponding departure.
2. Information Submission: After confirming the intended departure, submit the identity information of all travelers, as well as special needs (such as dietary restrictions, room-sharing requests, or special care for mobility issues).
✅ The tour includes dedicated medical staff. If you feel unwell during the journey, you can get assistance at any time, making travel more reassuring.3. Plan Confirmation: Customer service will provide a corresponding itinerary plan and cost breakdown based on your needs, confirming compartment type, berth information, etc.
4. Contract Signing and Payment: After confirming the plan is correct, sign a unified electronic contract from the national tourism regulatory authority and pay the corresponding fees.
5. Travel Preparation: 3-7 days before departure, customer service will send a dedicated travel reminder, including a list of items to bring, meeting time, meeting place, etc. Just prepare according to the reminder.
Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries about specific departure dates and prices, call or WeChat the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific registration address can be obtained from customer service.
💡 Cost and Service Explanation
[Cost Includes]
✅ Meals are tailored to different tastes, with light and palatable food prepared to suit the dietary habits of middle-aged and elderly travelers.Transportation:Corresponding seats on the Kunlun train, luxury air-conditioned buses for ground travel within Xinjiang, and 24-hour pick-up service at Urumqi city area.
Accommodation:Sleeper berths on the train, hotel accommodation as specified in the ground itinerary (including special wooden house accommodation in Hemu Scenic Area).
Meals:All main meals and breakfasts as specified in the itinerary, with meal combinations catering to different taste needs.
Tickets:First admission tickets and internal shuttle bus fees for all scenic spots in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide service, on-board medical service, and various experience activities on the train.
Insurance:Travel accident insurance.
[Cost Excludes]
Round-trip transportation costs from departure to Urumqi (airfare, train tickets, etc.)
✅ Most passengers are from the same age group, sharing common topics, so the journey won’t be dull. Costs for optional experience items noted in the itinerary.
Personal expenses (such as shopping at the Grand Bazaar, laundry, beverages, and other personal consumption at hotels).
For single travelers, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special cases need to be negotiated separately.
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All rules are based on contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws. Cancellation and modification rules are primarily based on tourism law.
👨👩👴👵 Suitable Travel Groups
Retired Middle-aged and Elderly Groups:The itinerary has a relaxed pace, no need to rush, with on-board medical support, suitable for retired friends who want to explore Xinjiang at a leisurely pace.
Travelers Who Cannot Tolerate Long Bus Rides:Most long-distance travel is arranged on the train, reducing daytime bus travel and minimizing travel fatigue.
Travelers Who Prefer Comfortable Travel:No need to repeatedly move luggage, the train is well-equipped, offering higher travel comfort.
The Kunlun Tourism Train has been popular since its launch. On one hand, its route covers the core attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang, allowing you to see representative scenic spots like the Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi Lake in 14 days without backtracking, covering Xinjiang’s core scenery in one trip. On the other hand, its service configuration is very thoughtful, optimizing many pain points of long-distance travel, such as no need to change hotels and move luggage daily, on-board medical staff, and a relaxed itinerary pace, allowing you to enjoy a comprehensive trip without getting too tired. That’s why many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang choose this train product. Before traveling, you can learn about Xinjiang’s climate characteristics, prepare sunscreen, comfortable sports shoes, and appropriate clothing. Since the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, bring a few easily removable jackets.
