Kunming Train Travel Ticket Price Standards How to Book Group 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 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.
🚂 In 2026, if you want to leisurely explore the highlights of Yunnan without packing luggage and changing hotels every day, or enduring long bumpy bus rides, the ‘Kunming’ tourist train is an ideal choice. As a special train tailored for comprehensive tourism across Yunnan, it prioritizes travel comfort, making the journey itself an enjoyable experience.
📍 Basic Introduction and Features of the Special Train
The ‘Kunming’ is a tourist train focused on a slow travel experience, operating on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing. It consists of 16 carriages, including passenger sleeper cars, dining cars, and multi-functional experience cars, accommodating about 264 passengers at a time to avoid overcrowding and ensure a safer journey. The train starts and ends in Kunming, Yunnan’s capital, which enjoys a mild climate year-round with blooming flowers in all seasons. As a major national transportation hub, it’s convenient for tourists from all over to gather in Kunming.
Compared to regular tourist trains, the ‘Kunming’ offers more spacious cabins than standard soft sleepers, with wider windows for enjoying Yunnan’s mountain scenery during the journey. The public area features a multi-functional experience zone, offering Yunnan-style cuisine during the day—light and palatable to suit travelers of all ages. At night, occasional intangible cultural heritage activities like Jia Ma rubbing are arranged to keep the trip engaging.
🛌 Details of the Special Train Cabins
Antu Premium Cabin:Accommodates up to 3 people, with a total area of about 12㎡. It features a separate wet-dry bathroom for privacy, along with anti-slip flooring and emergency call buttons for elderly-friendly facilities, ensuring higher comfort and peace of mind for senior travelers.
Yuetu Quality Cabin:Accommodates up to 4 people, with a total area of about 10㎡. Each carriage is equipped with clean public bathrooms, and every berth has blackout curtains and reading lights, balancing cost-effectiveness and comfort, ideal for groups of friends or family.

🚂 In 2026, if you want to leisurely explore the highlights of Yunnan without packing luggage and changing hotels every day, or enduring long bumpy bus rides, the ‘Kunming’ tourist train is an ideal choice. As a special train tailored for comprehensive tourism across Yunnan, it prioritizes travel comfort, making the journey itself an enjoyable experience.🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Currently, three itineraries of different durations are available, allowing flexible choices based on your holiday schedule. The specific arrangements are as follows:
6-Day, 5-Night Simple Itinerary:
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient Town → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Border Customs Scenery → Old Customs Site → 1903 Old Hekou Station
D3 Hekou → Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
D4 Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5 Heqing → Eryuan, Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense) → Shaxi Ancient Town

📍 Basic Introduction and Features of the Special Train D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali (disembark) → Kunming, Weishan Ancient Town
7-Day, 6-Night Simple Itinerary:
D1 Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, Jianshui Confucian Temple → Jianshui Ancient Town → Shuanglong Bridge
D2 Mengzi → Hekou, Bisezhai → Border Customs Scenery → Old Customs 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

The ‘Kunming’ is a tourist train focused on a slow travel experience, operating on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing. It consists of 16 carriages, including passenger sleeper cars, dining cars, and multi-functional experience cars, accommodating about 264 passengers at a time to avoid overcrowding and ensure a safer journey. The train starts and ends in Kunming, Yunnan’s capital, which enjoys a mild climate year-round with blooming flowers in all seasons. As a major national transportation hub, it’s convenient for tourists from all over to gather in Kunming. D6 Eryuan → Weishan → Dali, Weishan Ancient Town
D7 Dali → Kunming, arrive in Kunming, return to warm home
9-Day, 8-Night Simple 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 → Kilometer Cliff Mural Corridor → Molihei Carnival

Compared to regular tourist trains, the ‘Kunming’ offers more spacious cabins than standard soft sleepers, with wider windows for enjoying Yunnan’s mountain scenery during the journey. The public area features a multi-functional experience zone, offering Yunnan-style cuisine during the day—light and palatable to suit travelers of all ages. At night, occasional intangible cultural heritage activities like Jia Ma rubbing are arranged to keep the trip engaging. D6 Cangyuan → Lincang, Wengding Primitive Tribe Village
D7 Pu’er, Yeyatang Coffee Manor → Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park → Tea Horse Town → Pu’er Hotel
D8 Pu’er → Xishuangbanna, Wild Elephant Valley → Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9 Xishuangbanna → Kunming, return home
💰 Price Explanation
Below are reference prices and tour dates for each route. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation, may fluctuate with departure dates, and are based on the signed contract between both parties:
1. ‘Embracing Spring City, Exploring Yunnan Charm’ 6-Day, 5-Night Kunming Tourist Train

🛌 Details of the Special Train CabinsTour 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
2. ‘Seven Days in Yunnan’ 7-Day, 6-Night Kunming Tourist Train
Tour Dates:May 9, September 23

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 comprehensive tourism in Xinjiang. He is mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Antu Premium:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
3. ‘Lying Across Yunnan’ 9-Day, 8-Night Kunming Tourist Train

Antu Premium Cabin: Accommodates up to 3 people, with a total area of about 12㎡. It features a separate wet-dry bathroom for privacy, along with anti-slip flooring and emergency call buttons for elderly-friendly facilities, ensuring higher comfort and peace of mind for senior travelers.First Batch of Tour 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
Second Batch of Tour 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 Batch of Tour Dates:October 1

Yuetu Quality Cabin: Accommodates up to 4 people, with a total area of about 10㎡. Each carriage is equipped with clean public bathrooms, and every berth has blackout curtains and reading lights, balancing cost-effectiveness and comfort, ideal for groups of friends or family.Antu Premium:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only, and the final price is based on the actual signed contract.
📝 Booking Process
To book the ‘Kunming’ special train itinerary, follow these steps. Contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for reservations:
1. First, inquire about the remaining tour dates and availability for the corresponding route, and share your travel needs, such as dietary restrictions or room-sharing preferences. Staff will recommend suitable products.
2. After confirming your preferred route, provide the identity information of travelers for staff to reserve spots in advance.
3. Confirm itinerary details, price breakdown, and included services with staff to ensure everything meets your expectations.

🗺️ Simple Itinerary4. Once both parties agree, sign a formal travel contract. The contract terms strictly follow contract law, tourism law, and other relevant regulations to protect the rights of both parties.
5. After paying the corresponding amount as per the contract, the booking process is complete.
6. About 3 days before departure, staff will send a detailed tour notice, including meeting time, location, and recommended packing list to help you prepare.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact the customer service hotline or WeChat for inquiries. Specific registration addresses can be obtained from customer service.
💡 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:
Full special train accommodation for the corresponding cabin class;

Currently, three itineraries of different durations are available, allowing flexible choices based on your holiday schedule. The specific arrangements are as follows: First admission tickets to scenic spots marked in the itinerary;
Meals as indicated in the itinerary, primarily Yunnan-style cuisine, light and palatable;
Local ground transportation transfer fees within the itinerary, no need to arrange local transport separately;
Tour guide and staff service fees, along with a tour doctor providing basic medical services;
Access to experience activities in the special train’s public area.
Excluded Items:
Tickets for optional scenic spots marked in the itinerary, secondary consumption within scenic areas, such as cable cars, boat rides, or special experience activities;
Personal expenses during the trip, such as drinks at hotels or personal consumption;

6-Day, 5-Night Simple Itinerary: Round-trip transportation costs from departure city to Kunming;
Fees: For solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
✨ Advantages of Special Train Travel
Compared to regular group tours or other tourist trains, the ‘Kunming’ special train has clear advantages: First, the pace is slow, with ample time for sightseeing each day, avoiding rushed visits to attractions, allowing enough time to explore each spot leisurely. Second, large luggage can stay in the special train cabin, eliminating the need to pack and change hotels daily, reducing travel fatigue. Meals are well-prepared Yunnan-style dishes, light and suitable for sensitive stomachs. A tour doctor is on board throughout, handling basic health issues like colds or stomach discomfort promptly for a safer trip. Fellow travelers are mostly those who enjoy slow travel, with similar age groups, making it easier to find common topics. All transportation is handled by the special train and local shuttle buses, so you don’t need to book tickets or plan routes, making the trip more hassle-free.
👥 Suitable Travelers
This special train suits various travel needs, especially for: Retirees with ample time, as the slow pace isn’t too tiring; travelers who can’t endure long bus rides, as the train runs smoothly without bumpy discomfort; those wanting to visit multiple Yunnan highlights in one trip without multiple planning sessions—the three routes cover Jianshui, Mengzi, Xishuangbanna, Tengchong, Lincang, and other popular Yunnan destinations, allowing multiple spots in one go; and groups of friends or family who can choose corresponding cabins for more private space.
The ‘Kunming’ special train has been popular among tourists since its launch, partly due to its well-designed routes, combining classic spots like Jianshui Ancient Town, Tengchong Rehai, and Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden with niche destinations like Shaxi Ancient Town and Wengding Primitive Tribe Village, avoiding cookie-cutter internet-famous itineraries. Another reason is the comprehensive support services, from pre-trip consultation to attentive on-trip service, allowing travelers to focus on sightseeing without worrying about details. Additionally, the pricing is transparent with no hidden costs, ensuring a more reassuring trip.
Please note that due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, and other factors, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement. All arrangements are subject to actual travel conditions. Cancellation and change rules follow tourism law regulations.