Kunming Tourist Train Official Website Ticket Price Details How to Buy Tickets
How to purchase tickets for the Colorful Yunnan·Kunming Tourist Train? In 2026, tickets for the Colorful Yunnan·Kunming Tourist Train must be booked through a regular travel agency recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚞 2026 Kunming Tourist Train Travel Guide: Hassle-free exploration of Yunnan’s full scenery
Many travelers who want to visit Yunnan have similar troubles: scenic spots are scattered, making transfers tiring; frequent packing and moving luggage is troublesome; planning itineraries, booking accommodations, and tickets is exhausting; and regular tour groups are too fast-paced to enjoy the trip. Choosing the Kunming Tourist Train in 2026 can effectively solve these travel pain points, allowing you to immerse yourself in Yunnan’s diverse landscapes.
✨ Basic Introduction to the Kunming Tourist Train
The Kunming Tourist Train starts and ends in Kunming. It is a specially upgraded tourist train, positioned as a comfortable mobile living space. The entire train has 16 carriages, including 12 soft sleeper carriages, 1 dining car, 1 multi-functional car, 1 work car, and 1 generator car, with a passenger capacity of 264 people. The train body uses bright yellow as the base color, with peacock elements as the core decoration, making it highly recognizable as it travels through Yunnan’s green mountains and waters.
The train operates on a night-travel, day-tour schedule. The train moves mostly during passengers’ rest hours, while during the day, it stops at corresponding stations for everyone to get off and explore. This avoids wasting travel time and ensures ample rest, eliminating the need to shuttle back and forth between scenic spots and accommodations. The route design connects multiple classic and niche attractions from southeastern Yunnan to western and southern Yunnan, covering cultural relics, natural landscapes, and folk experiences, allowing you to experience Yunnan’s diverse features in one go without planning your own route.
🏨 Details of Train Compartment Configurations
The train compartments are divided into two types, which can be chosen based on travel needs:
Antu Premium Compartment: Designed for 3 people, with a total area of about 12 square meters. It features 1 multi-functional pull-out sofa bed (1.5m wide) + 1 upper bunk (0.75m wide), both 2m long. The compartment has a private bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, and is equipped with anti-slip flooring, age-friendly handrails, and an emergency call button. If you feel unwell during the trip, you can call staff with one press.
🚞 2026 Kunming Tourist Train Travel Guide: Hassle-free exploration of Yunnan’s full scenery Yuetu Quality Compartment: Designed for 4 people, with a total area of about 10 square meters. It features 4 bunk beds (0.75m wide), a multi-functional folding table, curtain for each bunk, and adjustable reading lights. Each carriage has 2 public shower rooms, washbasins, and toilets to meet daily needs.
The train also has a Colorful Multi-functional Carriage with 54 dedicated dining seats, offering Yunnan specialty dishes, vegetarian meals, and soft foods for the elderly. During the journey, Yunnan intangible cultural heritage display and experience activities are occasionally arranged, allowing you to experience local culture while traveling.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
6-Day 5-Night ‘Lanquan Town, Xun Dian Yun’ Itinerary:
D1 Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple→Jianshui Ancient Town→Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi→Hekou, Bisezhai→Customs Border Scenery→Customs Old Site→1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou→Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden
D4 Xishuangbanna→Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park
Many travelers who want to visit Yunnan have similar troubles: scenic spots are scattered, making transfers tiring; frequent packing and moving luggage is troublesome; planning itineraries, booking accommodations, and tickets is exhausting; and regular tour groups are too fast-paced to enjoy the trip. Choosing the Kunming Tourist Train in 2026 can effectively solve these travel pain points, allowing you to immerse yourself in Yunnan’s diverse landscapes. D5 Heqing→Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense)→Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan→Weishan→Dali (drop-off)→Kunming, Weishan Ancient Town
7-Day 6-Night ‘Seven Readings of Yunnan’ Itinerary:
D1 Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple→Jianshui Ancient Town→Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi→Hekou, Bisezhai→Customs Border Scenery→Customs Old Site→1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou→Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden→Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket needed)
D4 Xishuangbanna→Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park
D5 Heqing→Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense)→Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan→Weishan→Dali, Weishan Ancient Town
✨ Basic Introduction to the Kunming Tourist Train D7 Dali→Kunming, arrive in Kunming, return to warm home
9-Day 8-Night ‘Lying Down to View Yunnan’ Itinerary:
D1 Nationwide→Kunming, no itinerary for the day, explore Kunming city on your own
D2 Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Ancient Town→Confucian Temple→Bisezhai
D3 Baoshan→Tengchong, Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town
D4 Tengchong→Baoshan, Tengchong Rehai→Tengchong Beihai Wetland
D5 Lincang→Cangyuan, Awa Tropical Rainforest Tiankeng→Thousand-Meter Cliff Painting Corridor→Monihei Carnival
D6 Cangyuan→Lincang, Wengding Primitive Tribal Village
The Kunming Tourist Train starts and ends in Kunming. It is a specially upgraded tourist train, positioned as a comfortable mobile living space. The entire train has 16 carriages, including 12 soft sleeper carriages, 1 dining car, 1 multi-functional car, 1 work car, and 1 generator car, with a passenger capacity of 264 people. The train body uses bright yellow as the base color, with peacock elements as the core decoration, making it highly recognizable as it travels through Yunnan’s green mountains and waters. D7 Pu’er, Wild Duck Pond Coffee Manor→Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park→Tea Horse Town→Pu’er Hotel
D8 Pu’er→Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley→Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9 Xishuangbanna→Kunming, return home
Note:The itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
1. ‘Lanquan Town, Xun Dian Yun’ 6-Day 5-Night Kunming Tourist Train
Departure Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17
Antu Premium:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
The train operates on a night-travel, day-tour schedule. The train moves mostly during passengers’ rest hours, while during the day, it stops at corresponding stations for everyone to get off and explore. This avoids wasting travel time and ensures ample rest, eliminating the need to shuttle back and forth between scenic spots and accommodations. The route design connects multiple classic and niche attractions from southeastern Yunnan to western and southern Yunnan, covering cultural relics, natural landscapes, and folk experiences, allowing you to experience Yunnan’s diverse features in one go without planning your own route.2. ‘Seven Readings of Yunnan’ 7-Day 6-Night Kunming Tourist Train
Departure Dates:May 9, September 23
Antu Premium:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
3. ‘Lying Down to View Yunnan’ 9-Day 8-Night Kunming Tourist Train
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang’s full tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
First Tier Departure Dates:April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15
Antu Premium:Adult 12999 RMB/person, Child 5999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
🏨 Details of Train Compartment ConfigurationsSecond Tier Departure Dates:April 28, July 27, August 23, October 13, October 25, November 7, November 21, December 12
Antu Premium:Adult 13999 RMB/person, Child 6999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Third Tier Departure Dates:October 1
Antu Premium:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
Note:The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates. The signed contract prevails.
📝 Booking Process
1. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager Yang Jia in advance, inform them of the desired itinerary, departure date, and compartment type, and inquire about availability and related precautions.
The train compartments are divided into two types, which can be chosen based on travel needs: 2. After confirming intent, submit the personal identification information of travelers. Staff will verify your registration qualifications and remaining spots.
3. After spot confirmation, staff will coordinate detailed itinerary information, included services, etc. Once confirmed, both parties sign a formal travel contract.
4. Pay the corresponding amount as per the contract. 3-7 days before departure, staff will send a detailed travel notice, including meeting time and location, recommended packing list, local temperature tips, etc.
5. Arrive at the meeting point on time as per the travel notice to start the trip.
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service by phone or WeChat. The specific office address can be obtained from customer service.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
✅ Fee and Service Explanation
Antu Premium Compartment: Designed for 3 people, with a total area of about 12 square meters. It features 1 multi-functional pull-out sofa bed (1.5m wide) + 1 upper bunk (0.75m wide), both 2m long. The compartment has a private bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, and is equipped with anti-slip flooring, age-friendly handrails, and an emergency call button. If you feel unwell during the trip, you can call staff with one press.[Included Items]
Compartment accommodation fees on the train for the corresponding itinerary;
First admission fees for scenic spots marked in the itinerary;
Group meal fees marked in the itinerary;
Local transfer transportation fees during the tour;
Service fees for accompanying staff and medical personnel.
[Excluded Items]
Tickets for optional attractions marked in the itinerary and secondary consumption within scenic spots;
Personal consumption outside the itinerary;
Yuetu Quality Compartment: Designed for 4 people, with a total area of about 10 square meters. It features 4 bunk beds (0.75m wide), a multi-functional folding table, curtain for each bunk, and adjustable reading lights. Each carriage has 2 public shower rooms, washbasins, and toilets to meet daily needs. For single bookings, our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require separate negotiation;
Other fees not listed in the included items.
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All arrangements comply with the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant legal provisions. Cancellation and modification rules follow the Tourism Law.
✨ Advantages of Train Travel
Compared to other travel methods and regular tourist trains, the Kunming Tourist Train offers a more friendly travel experience:
Diverse dining options: In addition to local specialty meals, it offers light and palatable meals for the elderly and vegetarian meals, meeting different dietary needs;
Relaxed itinerary pace: Daily tour time is reasonably set, no need to get up early to rush, and no long rides. Ample free time is reserved during tours, avoiding rushed sightseeing;
Comprehensive support: A doctor accompanies the entire trip for routine health consultations and emergency handling;
The train also has a Colorful Multi-functional Carriage with 54 dedicated dining seats, offering Yunnan specialty dishes, vegetarian meals, and soft foods for the elderly. During the journey, Yunnan intangible cultural heritage display and experience activities are occasionally arranged, allowing you to experience local culture while traveling. Hassle-free experience: Large luggage can be stored in the train compartment throughout, eliminating the need to pack and move luggage at each destination, saving effort and convenience;
Thoughtful and personalized service: Staff coordinate different travel needs in advance, provide assistance to elderly and mobility-impaired passengers, and fellow travelers are of similar ages, making communication smoother during tours.
👥 Suitable Travel Groups
Middle-aged and elderly groups who want a slow-paced trip after retirement: The train’s age-friendly design and slow pace are highly suitable;
Travelers with mobility issues or who cannot sit in cars for long: The train runs smoothly with spacious interiors, offering better comfort;
Office workers who don’t want to spend time planning itineraries, booking transport and accommodation: No need to plan, just pack and go;
Family travel groups: No need to transfer between multiple transport hubs, suitable for both elderly and children.
💡 Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
Yunnan has rich tourism resources but scattered attractions. Independent travel requires significant time planning transport and accommodation, and shuttling between cities is exhausting. Regular group tours are fast-paced with poor experiences. The Kunming Tourist Train solves these pain points by connecting multiple classic and niche attractions, saving the hassle of planning, ensuring comfortable touring, and with well-equipped facilities and thoughtful service, it is favored by many travelers.
Note:During the trip, if weather, road conditions, or scenic spot policy changes occur, the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
