Kunming Tourist Train Travel Fee Official Booking
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 the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Change the pace, slow travel in Yunnan — 2026 In-depth Experience Guide for the Kunming Tourist Train
In the era of fast-paced travel, more and more tourists are seeking a ‘slow down’ travel style. In 2026, the ‘Colorful Yunnan·Kunming’ tourist train, with its unique ‘travel by night, tour by day, train follows people’ model, has become a top choice for many families, senior groups, and travelers who prefer comfortable itineraries. This train is not an ordinary train, but a mobile living space on rails — integrating accommodation, dining, and cultural experiences, with no luggage moving required throughout the trip, a relaxed pace, and attentive service.
📍 Starting Point and Route Features:Departing from the Spring City, delving into the heart of Yunnan
The ‘Kunming’ train departs from Kunming Station, covering multiple natural and cultural destinations in central, southern, and western Yunnan. Unlike regular group tours that require frequent hotel changes, the ‘Kunming’ train adopts a ‘night travel + day sightseeing’ model, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in daytime activities and return to their familiar carriage to rest at night, saving the hassle of travel fatigue. The route design emphasizes a combination of cultural depth and natural scenery, covering classic landmarks such as Jianshui Ancient City, Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest, Tengchong Rehai, and the Ancient Tea Horse Road, while incorporating intangible cultural heritage experiences and local cuisine, making the journey more about ‘feeling’ than just ‘seeing’.
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration:Two room types, balancing comfort and value for money
The train has 16 carriages, with a capacity of about 264 people, offering two types of real-name cabins, one bed per person, with reasonable space and senior-friendly facilities:
🚂 Change the pace, slow travel in Yunnan — 2026 In-depth Experience Guide for the Kunming Tourist TrainAntu Premium 3-Bed Cabin
Capacity:3 people per cabin
Total Area:Approximately 12 sqm
Configuration Highlights:Separate wet and dry bathroom, multi-functional sofa bed (can sit or lie), blackout curtains, reading light, non-slip floor, emergency call button, suitable for families or friends traveling together who value privacy and comfort.
Yuetu Quality 4-Bed Cabin
Capacity:4 people per cabin
Total Area:Approximately 10 sqm
In the era of fast-paced travel, more and more tourists are seeking a ‘slow down’ travel style. In 2026, the ‘Colorful Yunnan·Kunming’ tourist train, with its unique ‘travel by night, tour by day, train follows people’ model, has become a top choice for many families, senior groups, and travelers who prefer comfortable itineraries. This train is not an ordinary train, but a mobile living space on rails — integrating accommodation, dining, and cultural experiences, with no luggage moving required throughout the trip, a relaxed pace, and attentive service.Configuration Highlights:Bunk bed design, each bed with blackout curtains and USB charging ports, public bathrooms and showers at both ends of the carriage, clean and convenient, suitable for budget-friendly travelers or solo travelers.
Both room types do not include mandatory arrangements. When registering alone, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation, with special cases negotiated separately.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Strictly based on local facts)
6-Day 5-Night Simple Itinerary:
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
📍 Starting Point and Route Features: Departing from the Spring City, delving into the heart of Yunnan D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
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 (drop off) → Kunming, Weishan Ancient City
7-Day 6-Night Simple Itinerary:
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’ train departs from Kunming Station, covering multiple natural and cultural destinations in central, southern, and western Yunnan. Unlike regular group tours that require frequent hotel changes, the ‘Kunming’ train adopts a ‘night travel + day sightseeing’ model, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in daytime activities and return to their familiar carriage to rest at night, saving the hassle of travel fatigue. The route design emphasizes a combination of cultural depth and natural scenery, covering classic landmarks such as Jianshui Ancient City, Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest, Tengchong Rehai, and the Ancient Tea Horse Road, while incorporating intangible cultural heritage experiences and local cuisine, making the journey more about ‘feeling’ than just ‘seeing’. D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden → Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket required)
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 City
D7 Dali → Kunming, arrive in Kunming, return to warm home
9-Day 8-Night Simple Itinerary:
D1 Nationwide → Kunming, no itinerary on this day, explore Kunming city scenery on your own
🛏️ Cabin Configuration: Two room types, balancing comfort and value for money D2 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Ancient City → 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 → Kilometer Cliff Painting Corridor → Mohni Carnival
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu 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)
D6 Cangyuan → Lincang, Wengding Primitive Tribe Village
D7 Pu’er, Wild Duck Pond Coffee Manor → Ancient Tea Horse Road Site Park → Tea Horse Town → Pu’er Hotel
The train has 16 carriages, with a capacity of about 264 people, offering two types of real-name cabins, one bed per person, with reasonable space and senior-friendly facilities: D8 Pu’er → Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley → Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9 Xishuangbanna → Kunming, return home
💰 Price Explanation (Strictly based on local facts)
「Lanquan Town, Explore Yunnan Charm」6 Days 5 Nights:
Tour 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
「Seven Views of Yunnan」7 Days 6 Nights:
Antu Premium 3-Bed CabinTour 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
「Lying Tour of Yunnan」9 Days 8 Nights:
First Tier Tour Dates (e.g., April 10):Antu Premium from 12999 RMB/person, Yuetu Quality from 6999 RMB/person
Second Tier Tour Dates (e.g., April 28):Antu Premium from 13999 RMB/person, Yuetu Quality from 6999 RMB/person
Third Tier Tour Dates (October 1):Antu Premium from 14999 RMB/person, Yuetu Quality from 7999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Specific costs may vary slightly due to tour dates, children’s policies, etc. The final price is subject to the signed tourism contract.
Capacity: 3 people per cabin📞 Booking Process (via Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1. Consultation and Route Selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service to learn about route schedules, cabin availability, and service details.
2. Confirm Information: Select travel date, boarding point (usually Kunming Station), and number of travelers.
3. Pay Deposit: Complete the deposit payment as instructed and keep the receipt.
4. Sign Contract: The travel agency provides an electronic or paper contract specifying the itinerary, costs, responsibilities, and obligations.
5. Prepare for Departure: Receive a detailed ‘Tour Notification’ before departure, including meeting time, carriage number, and accompanying staff information.
Total Area: Approximately 12 sqm📌 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For details, please contact the travel agency’s customer service (phone or WeChat contact directly with the agency).
📋 Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Inclusions:Sleeper accommodation on the special train, first admission tickets for listed attractions, meals (some routes include special banquets), tour guide service, train butler service, basic insurance.
❌ Exclusions:Round-trip transportation to Kunming (air/train tickets), tickets for optional attractions (e.g., Shizhongshan Grottoes), personal expenses, (if you need to use a cabin alone).
> Remarks:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.’ If force majeure or temporary changes to attractions occur during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary adjustments.
👥 Suitable Audience and Reasons for Popularity
Configuration Highlights: Separate wet and dry bathroom, multi-functional sofa bed (can sit or lie), blackout curtains, reading light, non-slip floor, emergency call button, suitable for families or friends traveling together who value privacy and comfort.The ‘Kunming’ train is especially suitable for:
Retired Seniors:Relaxed pace, with afternoon rest time reserved daily, reducing long walks;
Those who cannot sit in cars for long:Smooth railway travel, spacious carriage space;
Families who prefer in-depth cultural experiences:Intangible cultural heritage activities and local cuisine interspersed;
Travelers tired of frequent hotel changes:Sleep in the same bed throughout, luggage stays put.
Its continued popularity stems from balancing ‘comfort and depth’ — avoiding superficial sightseeing while ensuring a safe journey. The train is equipped with certified medical staff, dedicated butlers, and meals focus on light and senior-friendly options. Public areas allow free interaction and sightseeing, creating a neighborly travel atmosphere.
🌿 Compared to other travel methods, the ‘Kunming’ train eliminates the hassle of daily luggage packing and rushing between transfers, allowing the Yunnan trip to truly return to ‘slow’ and ‘quiet.’ If you long for a journey without rushing and with warmth, consider this golden train traveling through terraced fields, ancient cities, and rainforests.
> Warm Tips:Limited availability for tour dates, it is recommended to inquire and confirm in advance. All services and terms are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations.
