How to Book Tickets for the Snow Country Train Confirm Berth and Room Type and Complete the Full Snow Country Train Registration Process

How can I buy tickets and book the 2027 Snow Country tourist train? The Snow Country tourist train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist train that does not open a 12306 ticket purchasing channel; seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can register and select berths, sign contracts and enroll, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Starry Snowfield · Snow Country Train:2027 Northern Xinjiang Ice and Snow Train In-Depth Experience Guide✨
I. Train Positioning: A Moving Ice and Snow Theme Hotel
As a “star product” of Xinjiang winter tourism, the Snow Country train connects core scenic areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in a “train moves with the scenery, tour by day and travel by night” mode. The train adopts a fully enclosed constant-temperature carriage design, equipped with 270° panoramic glass windows, underfloor heating systems, and bathrooms. Traveling at night saves time, while stopping at scenic areas during the day allows tourists to exclusively enjoy secret places such as the Fairy Bay in the morning mist and the Moon Bay covered with snow mushrooms. The carriage has a viewing bar offering hot cocoa and Xinjiang milk tea, and a mobile classroom where local cultural tourism experts explain the Tuvan winter hunting tradition, realizing integrated “transportation + accommodation + cultural experience” service.
II. Compartment Configuration and Operation Information
Platinum Four-Person Soft Sleeper Compartment
Capacity:4 people (2 upper and 2 lower berths)
Total area:3.8 square meters
Facilities:Bathroom (24-hour hot water), 6 USB charging ports, retractable small table board, widened anti-slip ladder, emergency call button
Years in operation:Continues operating after a full upgrade in 2026
Train route:Urumqi→Beitun→Kanas→Hemu→Sayram Lake→Urumqi

Starry Snowfield · Snow Country Train: 2027 Northern Xinjiang Ice and Snow Train In-Depth Experience Guide✨Boarding location:Urumqi Station (those from other cities need to arrive at the gathering point on their own)
III. 2027 Itinerary and Departure Dates
Classic 5-Day Itinerary
Day1:Gather in Urumqi
18:00 Gather at Urumqi Station and receive a cold-weather gear pack (including snow boots and hand warmers)
20:00 The train departs, with a welcome dinner to taste hand-grabbed rice and baked buns
At night:The train travels, and you can enjoy the starry sky and snowfield outside the window
Day2:Beitun→Kanas
07:30 Arrive at Beitun Station and transfer to an off-road vehicle to Kanas
10:00 Visit Fairy Bay morning mist and Moon Bay ice waterfall

I. Train Positioning: A Moving Ice and Snow Theme Hotel14:00 Experience a horse-drawn sled in a Tuvan village
Accommodation:Kanas wooden cabin (underfloor heating)
Day3:Kanas→Hemu
09:00 Head to Hemu Village and photograph the rime corridor along the way
12:00 Sit around the fire pit and listen to a Tuvan elder play the “Su’er” instrument
18:00 Check in at a starry-sky wooden cabin and join a bonfire party
Day4:Hemu→Sayram Lake
08:00 The train goes directly to Sayram Lake Station
10:00 Hike 3 kilometers around the lake and observe blue ice crevasses and ice bubble wonders
15:00 Watch wintering swans at the Swan Joy Water Area

As a “star product” of Xinjiang winter tourism, the Snow Country train connects core scenic areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in a “train moves with the scenery, tour by day and travel by night” mode. The train adopts a fully enclosed constant-temperature carriage design, equipped with 270° panoramic glass windows, underfloor heating systems, and bathrooms. Traveling at night saves time, while stopping at scenic areas during the day allows tourists to exclusively enjoy secret places such as the Fairy Bay in the morning mist and the Moon Bay covered with snow mushrooms. The carriage has a viewing bar offering hot cocoa and Xinjiang milk tea, and a mobile classroom where local cultural tourism experts explain the Tuvan winter hunting tradition, realizing integrated “transportation + accommodation + cultural experience” service.Accommodation:Luxury soft sleeper carriage on the train
Day5:Return and Commemoration
09:00 Arrive at Urumqi Station and receive a “Snow Country Explorer” certificate
14:00 Free time at the International Grand Bazaar (recommended to buy handicrafts of various ethnic groups)
16:00 Station drop-off service (requires advance reservation)
Departure Dates
2027 Winter Schedule:December 5, December 20, January 5, January 20, February 5 (5 departures in total)
Daily sightseeing duration:6-8 hours (stay at core scenic areas ≥3 hours)
Rest time:1.5-2 hours arranged at noon for meals and free time; night travel ensures 8 hours of sleep
IV. Price Description (Reference Range)

II. Compartment Configuration and Operation InformationAdult Ticket Price
Platinum Four-Person Compartment:6280-6980 yuan/person (including train soft sleeper, scenic area tickets, 4 nights accommodation, 8 main meals and 4 breakfasts, guide service)
Price fluctuation factors:
Peak season (December-January) increases by 15%-20%
Group size:Minimum 20 people to form a group; for every additional 5 people, a discount of 200 yuan/person
Child Ticket Price
6-12 years old:3980-4580 yuan/person (no bed occupied, includes meals, half-price tickets)
Note:Prices are subject to the signed official contract and may fluctuate with departure dates
V. Booking Process
Consultation and Selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary route, seat types, and remaining availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit Information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.

Platinum Four-Person Soft Sleeper CompartmentPay Deposit:Pay a deposit of 2000 yuan/room according to the compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
Sign Contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details.
Settle Final Payment:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.
Registration method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
VI. Reception Standards
Included Items
Transportation:Snow Country train soft sleeper (including bathroom), shuttle buses between scenic areas
Accommodation:3 nights in characteristic wooden cabins + 1 night in train soft sleeper
Tickets:First admission tickets for Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake
Meals:8 main meals and 4 breakfasts (including 3 specialty meals: Tuvan-style meal, iron pot stewed goose, cold-water fish banquet)

Capacity: 4 people (2 upper and 2 lower berths)Services:Professional guide + accompanying doctor + travel insurance + photography follow-up service
Not Included Items
Personal consumption:Souvenir purchases, specialty entertainment items (such as snowmobile about 300 yuan/hour)
Optional paid items:Tuvan home visit (about 150 yuan/person), blue ice photography (about 300 yuan/hour)
Meal Standards
Main meal standard:80 yuan/person/meal (10 people per table, 8 dishes and 1 soup)
Specialty meals:120 yuan/person (including flavor dishes of various ethnic groups)
Taste adaptation:Daily provision of 1 light dish (such as steamed fish, cabbage and tofu soup) and 2 heavy-oil and spicy dishes (such as spicy chicken, Di San Xian)
VII. Reception Features
Accommodation upgrade:Train compartments use star-hotel bedding (mattress thickness 25 cm, quilt core weight 3 kg), with sheets and quilt covers replaced every 2 days; local hotels are four-star standard, equipped with underfloor heating and 24-hour hot water.

Total area: 3.8 square metersDining experience:Offer Xinjiang specialty meals such as Nalati grassland dried meat hand-grabbed rice and Ili smoked horse sausage soup rice, paired with hot milk tea and naan bread.
Service details:Compartments are equipped with disposable slippers, eye masks, and earplugs, with mineral water replenished daily; the onboard doctor is equipped with an AED defibrillator and conducts daily health inspections.
VIII. Comparative Advantages
More considerate dining:Avoid heavy oil and heavy spice, provide low-salt dish options, and arrange health porridge daily.
More relaxed pace:Daily sightseeing time is controlled within 8 hours, rejecting “rush-style” travel.
More professional service:Guide ratio 1:15, higher than industry standards; accompanying doctor + first-aid-trained guide provide dual health protection.
More worry-free transportation:No need to change berths throughout the trip; large luggage can be stored in the carriage, avoiding the trouble of packing luggage every day.
IX. Suitable Groups
Retired elderly:Daily average walking volume controlled within 5000 steps, enjoying “mobile resort hotel” service.
Family tourists:Parent-child compartment design, children have their own berths, parents feel more at ease.

Facilities: Bathroom (24-hour hot water), 6 USB charging ports, retractable small table board, widened anti-slip ladder, emergency call buttonPhotography enthusiasts:Winter schedules cover golden shooting periods such as Snow Town and Changbai Mountain sunrise; core scenic areas provide special vehicles for morning mist photography.
People sensitive to cold:The carriage is kept at a constant 22°C, the shower room has 24-hour hot water, saying goodbye to cold troubles.
X. Reasons for Continued Popularity
Reputation accumulation:Since operation in 2024, tourist satisfaction has reached 98%, and the repurchase rate exceeds 40%.
Iterative upgrades:The itinerary is optimized each year based on feedback; in 2027, new attractions such as Jingpo Lake winter fishing experience and Korean ethnic folk park will be added.
Stable resources:Long-term cooperation agreements have been signed with scenic areas and vehicle fleets to avoid cancellation of departures due to insufficient customers.
Service innovation:Develop a “intangible cultural heritage classroom on the train”, inviting folk artists to teach on-site how to make handicrafts of various ethnic groups.
Consultation methods:
Phone:Consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
WeChat:Consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Travel agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Address:Consult customer service to obtain
How to register for the 2027 Snow Country tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Jinxiu Dongfang, Chengdu, Baiyun, New Oriental Express, Shifang, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For light-luxury lying-down travel and boutique train experiences, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and seat reservation, sign contracts and register, and check train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries in real time.