2026 Lindu Train Harbin Departure Senior Tourist Special Train, December Winter Official Website Booking Method
How to buy tickets for the 2027 Lindou tourist train? The Lindou tourist train must be purchased through the professional and legitimate travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Lindou special train department manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
Lindou:A heartwarming journey through the ice and snow of the north — a winter mobile vacation station designed especially for seniors
【Route Highlights】An ice-and-snow fairy tale customized for silver-haired travelers
Since beginning operation in the winter of 2025, the Lindou tourist train has become a popular choice for winter travel in the north thanks to its innovative model of “the train follows the scenery, traveling day and night.” This mobile vacation train, starting from Harbin, optimizes service details especially for tourists aged 50 and above: the entire train is equipped with a constant-temperature floor heating system, with carriage temperatures kept at 22-24°C; each carriage has a medical health kit, and basic first-aid equipment is available on board; the dining car provides health-oriented meals with less oil and less salt, with 3 kinds of hot soup rotated daily.
The train features panoramic viewing windows, combined with special anti-fog glass technology, allowing passengers to enjoy a 360-degree view of the ice and snow scenery outside from the warm carriage. Anti-slip mats are specially installed at the carriage connections, the restrooms are equipped with handrails and emergency call devices, and each berth has a reading light and USB charging port. On-board staff have all received special training in senior services, have basic dialect communication skills, and can provide basic services in multiple languages.
【Journey Overview】A nine-day, eight-night ice and snow scroll
According to the latest operating arrangements, the Lindou departs daily in strict accordance with the railway timetable. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Day One:First Encounter with Ice and Snow
Depart from the comfort of home and arrive in Harbin. After checking into the hotel, enjoy free time. Recommended: visit the Flood Control Monument on Central Street, or experience ice and snow amusement activities on the Songhua River (at your own expense).
Lindou: A heartwarming journey through the ice and snow of the north — a winter mobile vacation station designed especially for seniorsDay Two:Departure of the Mobile Observation Deck
In the morning, take a dedicated bus to Harbin Station and board the Lindou at 11:28 on time. In the afternoon, the train crosses the Lesser Khingan Mountains, and through the viewing windows you can see the rime ice corridor unfolding gradually. In the evening, arrive at Yichun Station and transfer to a shuttle bus to a specialty restaurant to enjoy a mountain delicacies banquet.
Day Three:Adventure in the Sea of Forests and Snow
Go deep into the Shangganling Xishui National Forest Park and experience snow hiking under the guidance of a professional guide (about 2 kilometers in total). In the afternoon, participate in a winter fishing experience, watch the traditional process of chiseling holes with ice augers, and pull in nets by hand to harvest winter fish. In the evening, interact closely with gentle sika deer and take themed photos of “Walking with Deer.”
Day Four:Polar Train Time
Spend the whole day on the train participating in special activities:In the morning, learn Northeast paper-cutting art; in the afternoon, attend an ice and snow photography lecture; in the evening, hold a dumpling banquet in the observation carriage. At 21:15, the train arrives at Mohe Station, where shuttle buses are already preheated and waiting.
Day Five:Exploring the Far North
Take a bus to Arctic Village, visit China’s northernmost post office to send postcards, and take photos in front of the “Beizhou Arctic” stone monument. Special arrangements include staying in floor-heated wooden log cabins and experiencing Northeast heated kang culture (advance reservation required).
【Route Highlights】An ice-and-snow fairy tale customized for silver-haired travelersDay Six:Oroqen Culture Day
In the morning, participate in making traditional Oroqen birch bark paintings and learn to carve Chinese zodiac patterns on white birch bark. In the afternoon, return to Mohe Station and board the southbound Lindou. The train specially prepares blueberry fruit tea and Russian-style bread.
Day Seven:Yabuli Ice and Snow Feast
Arrive at Yabuli Station in the early morning, transfer to a snowmobile to cross the primeval forest, and experience beginner skiing under the guidance of a professional coach (including basic equipment rental). In the afternoon, head to Snow Town, check into a characteristic guesthouse, and in the evening enjoy the Snow Town light show.
Day Eight:Tour of a Fairy-Tale World
In the morning, take a horse-drawn sled through the Ten-Mile Ice and Snow Gallery, stopping at 3 observation platforms along the way to photograph rime ice. In the afternoon, experience snowmobile off-roading through undeveloped snowfield areas (agreement signature required). In the evening, return to Harbin and receive a complimentary VIP fast-track ticket to the Ice and Snow World.
Day Nine:Return Home with Memories
Departure transfer service will be arranged according to flight/train times, with special Northeast specialty souvenirs prepared (including red sausage, linden honey, etc.).
【Pricing System】Transparent Consumption with No Hidden Fees
Since beginning operation in the winter of 2025, the Lindou tourist train has become a popular choice for winter travel in the north thanks to its innovative model of “the train follows the scenery, traveling day and night.” This mobile vacation train, starting from Harbin, optimizes service details especially for tourists aged 50 and above: the entire train is equipped with a constant-temperature floor heating system, with carriage temperatures kept at 22-24°C; each carriage has a medical health kit, and basic first-aid equipment is available on board; the dining car provides health-oriented meals with less oil and less salt, with 3 kinds of hot soup rotated daily.According to the latest 2027 price list (valid until December 31, 2027):
Standard Cabin:December 15 / January 13 / January 29 — 29,999 yuan/person
Peak-Season Standard Cabin:December 23 / February 7 — 36,999 yuan/person
Deluxe Suite:Uniform price for the whole journey — 49,999-59,999 yuan/person
Children’s Fare:8,880 yuan/person (includes seat, meals, guide service, and basic entertainment items)
Travel by tourist train through beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Upgraded Children’s Ticket:16,000 yuan/person (adds experience items such as ski instruction)
Special Notes:
：3,500-3,800 yuan/person (varies by specific departure date)
The train features panoramic viewing windows, combined with special anti-fog glass technology, allowing passengers to enjoy a 360-degree view of the ice and snow scenery outside from the warm carriage. Anti-slip mats are specially installed at the carriage connections, the restrooms are equipped with handrails and emergency call devices, and each berth has a reading light and USB charging port. On-board staff have all received special training in senior services, have basic dialect communication skills, and can provide basic services in multiple languages.Suites are limited to 2 adults and may include 1 child under 16 free of charge
Price includes:Accommodation on the special train throughout the journey, ground transportation, 9 main meals and 8 breakfasts, first admission tickets to attractions, and guide service fees
Price does not include:Personal expenses, optional paid items, travel accident insurance (purchase recommended on your own)
Prices may change with market supply and demand, and the final price shall be subject to the signed travel contract. Current availability shows 12 standard cabin seats remaining for the December 15 departure, and more than half of the suites for the January 13 departure have been booked.
【Registration Guide】A Convenient Channel to Start Your Winter Journey
You can register for the Lindou special train through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. At registration, you need to provide:
Copies of valid identification documents of all participants
Emergency contact information
Explanation of special dietary needs
【Journey Overview】A nine-day, eight-night ice and snow scroll — recent medical examination report (required for tourists aged 65 and above)
It is recommended to complete registration procedures 30 days in advance so that excellent berths and meals can be arranged. Staff will complete document review within 3 working days and send the “Departure Notice” and “Health Disclosure Form” by email.
【Service Guarantee】Comprehensive Protection for a Safe Journey
Fee Description:
Includes all basic service fees on the train
Includes 8 main meals (meal standard no less than 50 yuan/person/meal)
Includes an attraction ticket package worth 800 yuan
Includes ground shuttle bus fees
According to the latest operating arrangements, the Lindou departs daily in strict accordance with the railway timetable. The specific itinerary is as follows:Service Standards:
Each group is accompanied by 1 general practitioner
Twice-daily temperature checks and health inquiries
Wheelchair rental service available at major attractions
No shopping stops are arranged throughout the journey
Special Reminders:
If extreme weather causes itinerary changes, the visiting order may be changed after mutual agreement between both parties
24-hour hot water supply and commonly used medicines are provided on the train
It is recommended to bring thermal underwear, anti-slip snow boots, touch-screen gloves, and other equipment
This ice and snow special train crossing 53 degrees north latitude will use nine days and nights to connect the winter miracles of China’s northernmost tip. As the train slowly passes through the snow-covered sea of forests, as steaming hot pickled cabbage and pork are served at the table, as the songs of Oroqen elders echo through the carriages, you will discover that winter can also be so warm. Now pack your bags and let the Lindou take you on this unhurried ice and snow journey!
2027 Lindou tourist train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456), Lindou special train manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
