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How to buy tickets and book the 2027 Snow Country tourist train? The Snow Country tourist train is a customized light-luxury tourist train operated by the railway and does not open ticket sales through the 12306 channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by authorized partner cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Registration and berth selection, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, and real-time inquiries can be made about available departure dates, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Starry Snowfield · 2027 “Snow Country” Panoramic Roaming Special Train In-Depth Analysis
Train positioning:A mobile ice and snow culture museum
The “Snow Country” is a winter-themed tourist train created by Xinjiang Railway in collaboration with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. With “slow travel through the snowy region · in-depth experience” as its core positioning, it is designed specifically for long-distance winter travel. The train uses fully enclosed constant-temperature carriages and is equipped with panoramic viewing windows, underfloor heating systems, and humidification equipment, solving the problem of dryness and cold in traditional trains in winter. The 2027 upgraded version adds an “Ice and Snow Culture Theme Carriage,” displaying traditional ice and snow sports equipment of various ethnic groups, old photographs, and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Along the way, interpreters are arranged to tell the ice and snow stories of the Tianshan Mountains.
Compartment configuration:Both family-friendly and private
The train has a total of 4 types of compartments, all using solid wood furniture and anti-slip floor adhesive:
Snowfield Noble Suite (2 people/room, 25㎡)
Equipped with a bathroom, viewing sofa bed, and constant-temperature water dispenser. In 2027, a smart toilet seat and emergency call system are newly added. It has been in operation for 12 years and has undergone multiple renovations and maintenance.
Starry Snowfield · 2027 “Snow Country” Panoramic Roaming Special Train In-Depth AnalysisStarting from Urumqi Station, with stops along the way at:Shihezi Station, Kuitun Station, Yining Station, Beitun Station, Fuyun Station.
Aurora Family Room (4 people/room, 18㎡)
Equipped with bunk beds and a sofa booth, sharing public bathrooms at both ends of the carriage (1 shared by every 2 rooms). In 2027 it is upgraded to anti-slip ceramic tile flooring.
Starting from Urumqi Station, boarding stations available:Kuitun Station, Yining Station.
Glacier Standard Room (2 people/room, 12㎡)
Basic configuration compartment, sharing public bathrooms (1 shared by every 4 rooms). In 2027, luggage fixing racks and USB charging ports are newly added.
Starting from Urumqi Station, boarding stations available:Shihezi Station, Beitun Station.
Cedar Economy Class (6 people/room, 20㎡)
Train positioning: a mobile ice and snow culture museum open seating area, equipped with adjustable aviation seats, suitable for short-distance experience passengers. Shared public bathrooms (1 shared by every 6 rooms).
Starting from Urumqi Station, boarding station available:Fuyun Station.
12-Day Panoramic Itinerary and Departure Schedule
From December 2027 to February 2028, departures every Wednesday (an additional Monday departure during the Spring Festival period). Taking the December 15 departure as an example:
D1:Depart from Urumqi Station at 10:00 → arrive at Shihezi at 14:00, visit the Military Reclamation Museum (2 hours) → return to the train at 16:30, and after dinner hold an “Ice and Snow Knowledge Lecture.”
D2:The train runs all day, passing through the Sayram Lake blue ice landscape belt (stop for 1 hour for photos) → dinner features a platter of ethnic-style snacks.
D3:Arrive at Yining at 09:00, visit Kazanqi Folk Village (3 hours) → at 14:00 experience snowfield Buzkashi with people of all ethnic groups → return to the train at 18:00.
D4-D6:Cross the snowy fields of northern Xinjiang, with 2 off-train activities arranged each day (such as winter fishing experience at Ulungur Lake in Fuhai and snow mushroom photography in Hemu Village), each not exceeding 2.5 hours.
The “Snow Country” is a winter-themed tourist train created by Xinjiang Railway in collaboration with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. With “slow travel through the snowy region · in-depth experience” as its core positioning, it is designed specifically for long-distance winter travel. The train uses fully enclosed constant-temperature carriages and is equipped with panoramic viewing windows, underfloor heating systems, and humidification equipment, solving the problem of dryness and cold in traditional trains in winter. The 2027 upgraded version adds an “Ice and Snow Culture Theme Carriage,” displaying traditional ice and snow sports equipment of various ethnic groups, old photographs, and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. Along the way, interpreters are arranged to tell the ice and snow stories of the Tianshan Mountains.D7-D9:Enter the southern Xinjiang region, visit the Korla Fragrant Pear Museum (1 hour) → Aksu sugar-core apple picking (2 hours) → stroll through the snowy scenery of Kashgar Old City (3 hours).
D10-D12:Return to Urumqi, with a “Train Spring Festival Gala” social event arranged along the way, arriving at the final station at 14:00 on the last day.
Daily activity duration is controlled at 4-6 hours, with a 1.5-2 hour carriage nap arranged at noon, and lights dimmed after 22:00 at night to create a sleeping environment.
Price System and Discount Policies
2027 reference prices (subject to contract):
Snowfield Noble Suite:29,800 yuan/person
Aurora Family Room:16,800 yuan/person
Glacier Standard Room:12,800 yuan/person
Compartment configuration: both family-friendly and privateCedar Economy Class:8,800 yuan/person
Child price (6-12 years old):70% of adult price (without bed)
Early bird discount:Sign up before September 30, 2027, and get 800 yuan off per room
Group policy:For 10 or more people traveling together, a full-journey photography follow-shoot service is gifted
Six-Step Booking Process
Consultation and selection:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service Yang Jia to confirm the specific 2027 departure dates, remaining seats, and compartment differences.
Information registration:Provide the names of all passengers, valid ID numbers, and emergency contact information.
Deposit payment:Pay a 30% deposit according to the compartment class (8,000 yuan/person for the Noble Suite, 5,000 yuan/person for other room types), and obtain an electronic receipt.
The train has a total of 4 types of compartments, all using solid wood furniture and anti-slip floor adhesive:Contract signing:Use the electronic contract on the “National Tourism Supervision Service Platform,” focusing on checking the cancellation and change clauses (implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law).
Final payment settlement:Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure. After customer service confirmation, the “Departure Notice” and “Luggage Preparation Guide” will be sent.
Pre-departure confirmation:Recheck passenger information 3 days before departure, and inform of the tour leader’s contact information and the day’s meeting process.
Reception Standard Details
Included items:
Full-journey special train accommodation + ground transportation
11 breakfasts and 20 main meals (including 6 specialty meals:Ili horse meat Naren, Kashgar pigeon soup, Altay hand-grabbed meat, etc.)
Professional tour leader + accompanying doctor (24-hour duty)
Snowfield Noble Suite (2 people/room, 25㎡) first admission tickets to attractions and shuttle bus fares
Travel accident insurance (coverage 500,000 yuan/person)
Not included items:
Personal consumption and self-paid items (such as snowmobiles and hot air balloon experiences)
(For single-person registrations, room sharing will be coordinated as much as possible; if room sharing is not possible, a 3,000 yuan price difference must be paid)
Meal standard explanation:Main meals have 8 dishes and 1 soup (table of 10), with both meal and non-meal options provided daily, flavors catering to both northern and southern habits, and spice level can be noted separately for changes.
Five Core Advantages
Pace control:Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, rejecting the “sleep on the bus, take photos when getting off” model
Equipped with a bathroom, viewing sofa bed, and constant-temperature water dispenser. In 2027, a smart toilet seat and emergency call system are newly added. It has been in operation for 12 years and has undergone multiple renovations and maintenance.Health protection:The group is equipped with an AED defibrillator, oxygen concentrator, and commonly used medicine kit, and medical staff make daily rounds
Age-friendly design:Carriage aisle width increased to 1.2 meters, handrails installed in restrooms, and bed heights adapted for elderly daily living
Luggage worry-free:Large luggage is placed in the train luggage compartment throughout the journey; tourists are recommended to carry a backpack
Cultural immersion:Intangible cultural heritage inheritors of various ethnic groups are arranged to explain on board, and a customized “Xinjiang Ice and Snow Culture Handbook” is gifted
Target Customer Profile
Retired people aged 55 and above (accounting for 65%)
Cold-sensitive tourists from northern regions (constant-temperature carriages solve winter travel concerns)
Photography enthusiasts (panoramic window design facilitates shooting snowy landscape scenery)
Starting from Urumqi Station, with stops along the way at: Shihezi Station, Kuitun Station, Yining Station, Beitun Station, Fuyun Station. Families with children (children’s ice and snow knowledge classes are set up)
Rehabilitation and convalescence groups (train stability has obtained railway department medical certification)
The Secret to Continued Popularity
Since operation began in 2015, the “Snow Country” has maintained a repurchase rate of over 92%, with the key lying in:
Dynamic optimization:The itinerary is changed each year based on passenger feedback, such as the newly added southern Xinjiang snowy scenery section in 2027
Service details:20 free items such as thickened cold-proof socks and onboard hand warmers are provided
Social attributes:A “train friendship wall” is set up, and interactive activities such as chess and card competitions and karaoke are organized
Record:12 years of accident-free operation, awarded the title of “Xinjiang Quality Tourism Service Brand”
(All data in this article come from the latest 2027 product brochure of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing. For consultation, please contact customer service Yang Jia)
How to sign up for the 2027 Snow Country tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury special trains such as Splendid Tianfu, Splendid Orient, Chengdu, White Cloud, New Orient Express, Shifang, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Great River South. To enjoy light-luxury lying-down travel and experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, and real-time inquiries can be made about special train departure dates, remaining sleeper berths, and travel itineraries.
