Kunming Tourist Train Ticket Purchase Guide Official Booking Method
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 a train westward, connecting Jianshui Ancient City, Xishuangbanna Rainforest, Shaxi Ancient Town, and Weishan Ancient City, without dragging luggage and changing hotels every day?
The ‘Kunming’ tourist train is designed for this kind of ‘slow travel in Yunnan.’ Below, we will detail this route from aspects such as the train, itinerary, price, and booking.
🚄 The ‘Kunming’ Special Train:A Moving Star-Rated Hotel
The ‘Kunming’ is a comfortable tourist train jointly created by Kunming Cultural Tourism Group and China Railway Kunming Group, positioned as a ‘moving resort’ and ‘moving star-rated hotel.’
Train Overview:The entire train has 16 carriages, including 12 soft sleeper carriages, 1 dining car, 1 multi-functional car, etc., with a capacity of about 264 people.
Departure and Mode:With Kunming Station as the fixed departure point, it adopts a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ mode, allowing you to rest on the train and explore during the day.
Unique Advantages:
Spacious Space:The guest room compartments are larger than similar tourist trains, offering more freedom of movement.
Scenic Experience:The windows are about 1.5 meters wide, providing a broad view of the scenery along the way.
Senior-Friendly Design:The train is equipped with anti-slip floors, emergency call buttons, etc., making it very friendly for middle-aged and elderly travelers.
🚂 Want to take a train westward, connecting Jianshui Ancient City, Xishuangbanna Rainforest, Shaxi Ancient Town, and Weishan Ancient City, without dragging luggage and changing hotels every day?🛏 ️ Two Types of Compartments:Antu Zunxiang vs. Yuetu Pinzhi
The ‘Kunming’ offers two types of compartments to meet different passenger needs:
1. Antu Zunxiang (3-person room)
Area:Approximately 12 square meters
Layout:1 multi-functional pull-out sofa bed (about 2m x 1.5m, can sit or lie down) + 1 upper bunk (about 2m x 0.75m).
Facilities:Separate wet and dry bathroom, anti-slip floor, emergency call button, clothes rack, etc.
Suitable for:Families or friends who value privacy and comfort, especially those with elderly members.
2. Yuetu Pinzhi (4-person room)
Area:Approximately 10 square meters
Layout:Symmetrical upper and lower bunks, each about 2m x 0.75m.
The ‘Kunming’ tourist train is designed for this kind of ‘slow travel in Yunnan.’ Below, we will detail this route from aspects such as the train, itinerary, price, and booking.Facilities:Each bunk has a blackout curtain, adjustable reading light, and USB charging port. Public toilets and showers are at both ends of the carriage.
Suitable for:Budget-friendly travelers or those traveling in groups.
🍽 ️ Onboard Dining
The train has a ‘Colorful Cloud Multi-Functional Carriage’ that can accommodate about 54 people, offering Yunnan cuisine, vegetarian meals, and senior-friendly meals, with possible cultural performances like intangible cultural heritage shows.
🗺 ️ Three Routes:How to Choose Between 6, 7, and 9 Days?
Based on your time, you can choose from the following three themed routes:
1. ‘Explore Springs, Seek Yunnan Charm’ 6 Days 5 Nights
Departure Dates:April 3, April 21, May 9, May 27, September 23, October 17
Itinerary Overview:
D1: Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi (Jianshui Confucian Temple, Jianshui Ancient City, Shuanglong Bridge)
D2: Mengzi → Hekou (Bisezhai, Border Customs Scenery, Customs Old Site, 1903 Old Hekou Station)
🚄 The ‘Kunming’ Special Train: A Moving Star-Rated HotelD3: Hekou → Xishuangbanna (Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden)
D4: Xishuangbanna → Pu’er (Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park)
D5: Heqing → Eryuan (Shizhongshan Grottoes optional, Shaxi Ancient Town)
D6: Eryuan → Weishan → Dali (drop-off) → Kunming (Weishan Ancient City)
2. ‘Seven Views of Yunnan’ 7 Days 6 Nights
Departure Dates:May 9, September 23
Itinerary Overview:
D1: Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi (Jianshui Confucian Temple, Jianshui Ancient City, Shuanglong Bridge)
D2: Mengzi → Hekou (Bisezhai, Border Customs Scenery, Customs Old Site, 1903 Old Hekou Station)
D3: Hekou → Xishuangbanna (Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Gaozhuang Night Market optional)
The ‘Kunming’ is a comfortable tourist train jointly created by Kunming Cultural Tourism Group and China Railway Kunming Group, positioned as a ‘moving resort’ and ‘moving star-rated hotel.’D4: Xishuangbanna → Pu’er (Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park)
D5: Heqing → Eryuan (Shizhongshan Grottoes optional, Shaxi Ancient Town)
D6: Eryuan → Weishan → Dali (Weishan Ancient City)
D7: Dali → Kunming
3. ‘Lie and View Yunnan’ 9 Days 8 Nights
First Batch of Departure Dates:April 10, May 25, June 5, June 15
Second Batch of Departure Dates:April 28, July 27, August 23, October 13, October 25, November 7, November 21, December 12
Third Batch of Departure Dates:October 1
Itinerary Overview:
D1: Nationwide → Kunming (No itinerary for the day, free exploration)
Train Overview: The entire train has 16 carriages, including 12 soft sleeper carriages, 1 dining car, 1 multi-functional car, etc., with a capacity of about 264 people.D2: Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi (Jianshui Ancient City, Confucian Temple, Bisezhai)
D3: Baoshan → Tengchong (Heshun Ancient Town)
D4: Tengchong → Baoshan (Rehai, Beihai Wetland)
D5: Lincang → Cangyuan (Awa Tropical Rainforest Tiankeng, Qianmi Cliff Painting Corridor, Molihei Carnival)
D6: Cangyuan → Lincang (Wengding Primitive Tribe Village)
D7: Pu’er (Yeyatang Coffee Manor, Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park, Tea Horse Town)
D8: Pu’er → Xishuangbanna (Wild Elephant Valley, Gaozhuang Xishuangjing)
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinfu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Changsan Jiao Zhi Xing, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
D9: Xishuangbanna → Kunming
💰 Prices and Departure Dates:All-inclusive price for specified items in the itinerary, transparent spending
The following are reference prices for the ‘all-inclusive price for specified items in the itinerary,’ including special train accommodation, land hotels, meals in the itinerary, first admission tickets, and tourist buses. Children’s prices usually apply to ages 2-12, excluding beds and some tickets. Specific prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, market conditions, etc., please refer to the contract.
1. ‘Explore Springs, Seek Yunnan Charm’ 6 Days 5 Nights
Departure and Mode: With Kunming Station as the fixed departure point, it adopts a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ mode, allowing you to rest on the train and explore during the day.Antu Zunxiang:Adult from 8999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult from 4999 RMB/person
2. ‘Seven Views of Yunnan’ 7 Days 6 Nights
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
3. ‘Lie and View Yunnan’ 9 Days 8 Nights
First Batch of Departure Dates:
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 12999 RMB/person, Child 5999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Second Batch of Departure Dates:
Unique Advantages:Antu Zunxiang:Adult 13999 RMB/person, Child 6999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult 6999 RMB/person, Child 3500 RMB/person
Third Batch of Departure Dates (October 1):
Antu Zunxiang:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person
Yuetu Pinzhi:Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
📝 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Items:
Special train compartment accommodation and land hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Meals indicated in the itinerary (breakfast + main meals).
First admission tickets to scenic spots included in the itinerary.
Spacious Space: The guest room compartments are larger than similar tourist trains, offering more freedom of movement. Bus transportation during land sightseeing.
Full-tour guide service and personal travel accident insurance.
❌ Excluded Items:
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Kunming.
Tickets and items marked as ‘optional’ or ‘at own expense’ in the itinerary.
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
> Note:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is Suitable for the ‘Kunming’?
The ‘Kunming’ is especially suitable for the following groups:
Retirees:Those with ample time who desire a relaxed pace and in-depth cultural experiences.
Scenic Experience: The windows are about 1.5 meters wide, providing a broad view of the scenery along the way.Family Travelers:Those traveling with parents or elderly relatives, as the train’s senior-friendly facilities and services provide peace of mind.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassle:With overnight travel and daytime sightseeing, there’s no need to frequently change hotels or move luggage.
Train Travel Enthusiasts:Those who enjoy sightseeing and socializing on the train.
✨ Why is the ‘Kunming’ So Popular?
1. ‘Lie-down Travel’ Mode: Travel at night, sightsee during the day, saving travel time and balancing rest with exploration.
2. All-inclusive Price for Specified Items: Transparent costs, reducing the hassle of planning and on-site payments.
3. Senior-Friendly: From facilities to meals and services, it fully considers the needs of middle-aged and elderly travelers.
4. Social Aspect: Compartments and spacious carriages provide private spaces for family and friends to interact.
5. Reliability: Operated jointly by reputable companies, with more standardized itinerary arrangements.
📞 How to Book?
Senior-Friendly Design: The train is equipped with anti-slip floors, emergency call buttons, etc., making it very friendly for middle-aged and elderly travelers.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation: Contact the travel agency to confirm your preferred route, departure date, room type, and price.
2. Submit Information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for booking and insurance.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit to secure your spot and receive a booking confirmation.
4. Sign Contract: Before departure, staff will send a detailed itinerary. After mutual confirmation, sign a formal travel contract.
5. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount as per the contract.
6. Pre-Trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before departure and prepare necessary items as instructed.
> Warm Tips:
> For the latest departure dates, availability, and prices, or if you need the travel agency to help plan your transportation, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service.
> * Consultation Phone:📞 Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Customer Service
> * WeChat Consultation:💬 Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Customer Service
> * Exclusive Booking:You can also contact the booking manager, Manager Yang Jia, from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to make a reservation.
