Kunming Tourist Train Ticket Purchase and Booking Process

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 the official travel agency channel designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to take the ‘Kunming’ tourist train with family and friends to slowly explore Yunnan, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide to group registration and ticket booking will clarify everything for you, helping you plan your trip easily.
📝 Route Overview:Three Main Options
The ‘Kunming’ tourist train currently offers the following three routes, all adopting the ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
1. ‘Explore Springs and Seek Yunnan Charm’ 6 Days 5 Nights
Route Features:Southern Yunnan + Western Yunnan cultural route, connecting Jianshui, Mengzi, Hekou, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Shaxi, Weishan, and more, experiencing ancient cities, borders, the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and grotto culture.
2. ‘Seven Encounters with Yunnan’ 7 Days 6 Nights
Route Features:Based on the 6-day itinerary, adds a stop in Dali Ancient City for a more relaxed schedule, suitable for tourists wanting an in-depth experience of Southern Yunnan and Dali.
3. ‘Lie Down and View Yunnan’ 9 Days 8 Nights
Route Features:A full Yunnan loop covering Baoshan, Tengchong, Lincang, Cangyuan, Pu’er, Xishuangbanna, and more, integrating border customs, primitive tribes, tropical rainforests, and tea mountain coffee.

🚂 Want to take the ‘Kunming’ tourist train with family and friends to slowly explore Yunnan, but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide to group registration and ticket booking will clarify everything for you, helping you plan your trip easily.🛏 ️ Special Train Accommodation:Antu Premium vs Yutu Quality
The ‘Kunming’ train has a full capacity of about 264 passengers, offering two types of comfortable compartments, all with real-name registration and one bed per person.
Antu Premium 3-Bed Compartment
🛌 Capacity:3 people
📐 Compartment Area:Approximately 12 sqm
✨ Core Features:
1 bed approx 200×150cm + 1 upper bunk approx 200×75cm
Separate wet and dry bathroom
Elderly-friendly designs like non-slip flooring and emergency call buttons

📝 Route Overview: Three Main Options👪 Suitable For:Families or friends valuing privacy and comfort.
Yutu Quality 4-Bed Compartment
🛌 Capacity:4 people
📐 Compartment Area:Approximately 10 sqm
✨ Core Features:
Bunk bed design with blackout curtains, reading lights, USB charging ports
Public bathrooms at carriage ends (including showers)
💰 Suitable For:Budget-friendly or group travelers.
Public Areas

The ‘Kunming’ tourist train currently offers the following three routes, all adopting the ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes.🍽 ️ Colorful Multi-Function Carriage:Approximately 54 seats, offering Yunnan specialty dishes, vegetarian meals, and more, with an elderly-friendly meal window.
🎨 Cultural Experience:Occasional Yunnan intangible cultural heritage performances, hands-on experiences, and other activities, enriching the journey with cultural flavor.
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
The following is a brief itinerary; specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice and contract.
6 Days 5 Nights Brief Itinerary:
D1 Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple→Jianshui Ancient City→Double Dragon Bridge
D2 Mengzi→Hekou, Bise Village→Customs Border Scenery→Customs Old Site→1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou→Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
D4 Xishuangbanna→Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park

1. ‘Explore Springs and Seek Yunnan Charm’ 6 Days 5 Nights D5 Heqing→Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense)→Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan→Weishan→Dali (drop-off)→Kunming, Weishan Ancient City
7 Days 6 Nights Brief Itinerary:
D1 Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple→Jianshui Ancient City→Double Dragon Bridge
D2 Mengzi→Hekou, Bise Village→Customs Border Scenery→Customs Old Site→1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou→Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden→Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket needed)
D4 Xishuangbanna→Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5 Heqing→Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense)→Shaxi Ancient Town
D6 Eryuan→Weishan→Dali, Weishan Ancient City

Route Features: Southern Yunnan + Western Yunnan cultural route, connecting Jianshui, Mengzi, Hekou, Xishuangbanna, Pu’er, Shaxi, Weishan, and more, experiencing ancient cities, borders, the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and grotto culture. D7 Dali→Kunming, arrive in Kunming, return home
9 Days 8 Nights Brief Itinerary:
D1 Nationwide→Kunming, no itinerary for the day, explore Kunming city on your own
D2 Kunming→Jianshui→Mengzi, Jianshui Ancient City→Confucian Temple→Bise Village
D3 Baoshan→Tengchong, Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu 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 as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
D4 Tengchong→Baoshan, Tengchong Rehai→Tengchong Beihai Wetland
D5 Lincang→Cangyuan, Awa Tropical Rainforest Tiankeng→Thousand-Meter Cliff Painting Corridor→Mo Ni Hei Carnival
D6 Cangyuan→Lincang, Wengding Primitive Tribal Village
D7 Pu’er, Yeyatang Coffee Estate→Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park→Tea Horse Town→Pu’er Hotel

2. ‘Seven Encounters with Yunnan’ 7 Days 6 Nights D8 Pu’er→Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley→Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9 Xishuangbanna→Kunming, return home
💰 Price and Departure Date Information
Price and departure date information is strictly based on the final version. For specific costs and availability, it is recommended to confirm with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service before traveling.
1. ‘Explore Springs and Seek Yunnan Charm’ 6 Days 5 Nights Kunming Tourist Train
Departure Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17
Antu Premium:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
2. ‘Seven Encounters with Yunnan’ 7 Days 6 Nights Kunming Tourist Train

Route Features: Based on the 6-day itinerary, adds a stop in Dali Ancient City for a more relaxed schedule, suitable for tourists wanting an in-depth experience of Southern Yunnan and Dali.Departure Dates:May 9, September 23
Antu Premium:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
3. ‘Lie Down and View Yunnan’ 9 Days 8 Nights Kunming Tourist Train
First Batch of Departure Dates:April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15
Antu Premium:Adult 12999 RMB/person, Child 5999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Second Batch of 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

3. ‘Lie Down and View Yunnan’ 9 Days 8 NightsYutu Quality:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Third Batch of Departure Dates:October 1
Antu Premium:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person
Yutu Quality:Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to departure dates, market supply and demand, etc. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📞 Group Registration and Ticket Booking Process
It is recommended to register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with a clear and convenient process.
1. Contact Consultant: Call or add WeChat, specify the desired route, departure date, number of people, and special needs (e.g., adjacent berths).
2. Confirm Details: The consultant will provide a detailed itinerary and quote. After confirmation, submit ID information of all travelers for ticket purchase.

Route Features: A full Yunnan loop covering Baoshan, Tengchong, Lincang, Cangyuan, Pu’er, Xishuangbanna, and more, integrating border customs, primitive tribes, tropical rainforests, and tea mountain coffee.3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit to secure seats and receive a voucher.
4. Sign Contract: Before departure, the consultant will send an electronic contract for review. After confirmation, sign and pay the balance.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: 7-10 days before departure, receive the departure notice and arrive in Kunming on time as required.
🏢 Registration Method
Unified Registration:Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Group Inquiry:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager: Manager Yang Jia for group inquiries and bookings.
Get Materials:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service for detailed itinerary materials.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include special train accommodation, land hotels, meals and tickets as indicated in the itinerary, land transportation, and guide services. Excluded are personal expenses and items not specified in the itinerary. Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to the final signed travel contract.

🛏️ Special Train Accommodation: Antu Premium vs Yutu Quality👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who is Suitable for the ‘Kunming’ Train?
The ‘Kunming’ train is especially suitable for:
Retirees:Relaxed itinerary, no need for frequent hotel changes, with elderly-friendly facilities.
Family Travel:Private compartments, convenient for family care.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassle:Overnight travel throughout, daytime exploration, worry-free and effortless.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Kunming’ Train So Popular?
1. Relaxed Pace: Travel by night, explore by day, no more ‘forced march’ tourism.
2. Comfortable and Worry-Free: No need to move luggage throughout, seamless connection between special train and bus.
3. Thoughtful Service: Carriages equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, diverse meal options, friendly to seniors.
4. Rich Experience: One trip to enjoy ancient cities, rainforests, borders, tea mountains, and more.