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 ticket sales through the 12306 channel; seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Starry Snowfield · Snow Country Train:2027 Northern Xinjiang Ice and Snow Special 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 special train connects core scenic areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in a “train moves with the scenery, touring by day and traveling 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 spots such as the Fairy Bay in the morning mist and the Moon Bay covered with snow mushrooms. The carriage features 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, achieving integrated “transport + 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, widened anti-slip ladder, emergency call button
Years in operation:Continues operating after full upgrade in 2026
Special train route:Urumqi→Beitun→Kanas→Hemu→Sayram Lake→Urumqi

Starry Snowfield · Snow Country Train: 2027 Northern Xinjiang Ice and Snow Special Train In-Depth Experience Guide✨Boarding location:Urumqi Station (those from other cities must reach the assembly point on their own)
III. 2027 Itinerary and Departure Dates
Classic 5-Day Itinerary
Day1:Assembly in Urumqi
18:00 Gather at Urumqi Station, receive cold-weather gear pack (including snow boots and hand warmers)
20:00 Special train departs, welcome dinner featuring hand-grabbed rice and baked buns
Nighttime:Train travels, enjoy the starry sky and snowfield outside the window
Day2:Beitun→Kanas
07:30 Arrive at Beitun Station, transfer to off-road vehicles 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 horse-drawn sled in Tuvan village
Accommodation:Kanas wooden cabin (underfloor heating)
Day3:Kanas→Hemu
09:00 Head to Hemu Village, photograph the rime corridor along the way
12:00 Sit around the fire pit and listen to Tuvan elders play the “Suer” instrument
18:00 Check in at stargazing wooden cabin, join bonfire party
Day4:Hemu→Sayram Lake
08:00 Special train directly to Sayram Lake Station
10:00 3-kilometer lakeside hike, observe blue ice crevasses and ice bubble wonders
15:00 Watch wintering swans at Swan Joy Water Area

As a “star product” of Xinjiang winter tourism, the Snow Country special train connects core scenic areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in a “train moves with the scenery, touring by day and traveling 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 spots such as the Fairy Bay in the morning mist and the Moon Bay covered with snow mushrooms. The carriage features 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, achieving integrated “transport + accommodation + cultural experience” service.Accommodation:Special train luxury soft sleeper carriage
Day5:Return and Commemoration
09:00 Arrive at Urumqi Station, award “Snow Country Explorer” certificates
14:00 Free time at International Grand Bazaar (recommended to buy ethnic handicrafts)
16:00 Station drop-off service (advance reservation required)
Departure Dates
2027 Winter Schedule:December 5, December 20, January 5, January 20, February 5 (5 departures total)
Daily touring time:6-8 hours (stay at core scenic areas ≥3 hours)
Rest time:1.5-2 hours for meals and free time at noon; 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 (includes special 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, 200 yuan/person discount
Children’s Ticket Price
6-12 years old:3980-4580 yuan/person (no bed occupancy, includes meals, half-price tickets)
Note:Prices are subject to the signed formal 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 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit Information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in intended seats.

Platinum Four-Person Soft Sleeper CompartmentPay Deposit:Pay a deposit of 2000 yuan/room according to compartment class, and obtain an official travel receipt.
Sign Contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details.
Settle Balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure; after customer service confirms receipt, issue the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list.
Registration method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
VI. Reception Standards
Included Items
Transportation:Snow Country special train soft sleeper (with bathroom), shuttle buses between scenic areas
Accommodation:3 nights in characteristic wooden cabins + 1 night in special train soft sleeper
Tickets:First gate 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-shoot service
Not Included Items
Personal expenses: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 (table of 10, 8 dishes and 1 soup)
Specialty meals:120 yuan/person (including ethnic specialty dishes)
Taste adaptation:Daily provision of 1 light dish (such as steamed fish, cabbage and tofu soup) and 2 heavy-oil spicy dishes (such as spicy chicken, Di San Xian)
VII. Reception Features
Accommodation upgrade:Special train compartments use star-hotel bedding (25cm thick mattress, 3kg quilt core), with sheets and 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 daily replenishment of bottled water; the onboard doctor is equipped with an AED defibrillator and conducts daily health checks.
VIII. Comparative Advantages
More considerate dining:Avoid heavy oil and spicy food, provide low-salt dish options, and arrange health porridge daily.
More relaxed pace:Daily touring time 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 hassle of packing daily.
IX. Suitable Groups
Retired seniors:Daily walking 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, 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 dedicated morning mist photography vehicles.
Cold-sensitive people:Carriage constant temperature 22℃, shower room 24-hour hot water, say goodbye to cold troubles.
X. Reasons for Continued Popularity
Reputation accumulation:Tourist satisfaction has reached 98% since operation began in 2024, with repurchase rate exceeding 40%.
Iterative upgrades:Itinerary optimized annually based on feedback; 2027 adds Jingpo Lake winter fishing experience, Korean ethnic folk park, and other attractions.
Stable resources:Long-term cooperation agreements signed with scenic areas and vehicle fleets to avoid cancellation of departures due to insufficient passengers.
Service innovation:Developed “Intangible Cultural Heritage Classroom on the Train”, inviting folk artists to teach ethnic handicraft making on site.
Contact Information:
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:Contact customer service to obtain
How to register for the 2027 Snow Country tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Splendid Tianfu, Splendid Orient, Chengdu, White Cloud, New Orient Express, Shifang, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Great River South. For light-luxury reclining travel and boutique special 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. They can handle berth selection and reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries about special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.