Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Kunlun Number Booking Process and Official Channels
How to purchase tickets for the Kunlun Hao Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Train? For 2026, tickets for the Kunlun Hao Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Train must be booked through the railway-approved正规旅行社 channel: 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.
🚂 In 2026, traveling through Xinjiang by train has become a preferred choice for many tourists. Since the start of spring, the Xinjiang cultural tourism market has been heating up. The ‘Kunlun Hao’ panoramic tourism train across northern and southern Xinjiang, designed for slow travel needs, has become a popular choice for tourists who prefer a leisurely sightseeing trip, thanks to its relaxed itinerary and comfortable accommodation.
Basic Introduction and Features of the Special Train
The ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourism train is a high-end tourism train product developed in Urumqi, with its starting station in the Xinjiang capital, Urumqi. As a transportation hub and cultural tourism core city of Xinjiang, besides the well-known Tianshan Tianchi Lake and International Grand Bazaar, Urumqi has also launched many unique cultural tourism scenes in 2026. In spring, you can go for an outing at Chaiwopu Wetland Park, experience intangible cultural heritage interactive activities at the city museum, and find many suitable spots for leisure sightseeing during return stops.
Compared with ordinary group tour products or other tourism trains, the ‘Kunlun Hao’ train has outstanding advantages: First, the itinerary pace is relaxed, without dense travel schedules, giving tourists ample playtime each day without rushing. Second, all large luggage can be placed on the train berth throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and move luggage each time you change accommodation, saving a lot of effort. The train is equipped with a tour doctor, so basic daily health issues can be handled promptly, ensuring a safer trip. Fellow travelers are mostly groups who prefer a slow pace, with similar ages and sightseeing preferences, making communication smoother during the journey. Meals are also adjusted based on tourist needs, with light flavor options to suit different dietary habits. Ground transfers and scenic spot reservations are arranged in advance by staff, so tourists don’t need to worry about researching guides or booking tickets, allowing them to focus more on enjoying the scenery.
Compartment Details 📦
The ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourism train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. The configurations, capacities, and reference areas for different room types are as follows:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Single compartment reference area about 6 square meters, 12 compartments per carriage, total capacity 24 people
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):Single compartment reference area about 5.5 square meters, 12 compartments per carriage, total capacity 24 people
🚂 In 2026, traveling through Xinjiang by train has become a preferred choice for many tourists. Since the start of spring, the Xinjiang cultural tourism market has been heating up. The ‘Kunlun Hao’ panoramic tourism train across northern and southern Xinjiang, designed for slow travel needs, has become a popular choice for tourists who prefer a leisurely sightseeing trip, thanks to its relaxed itinerary and comfortable accommodation.Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):Single compartment reference area about 8 square meters, 12 compartments per carriage, total capacity 24 people
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Single compartment reference area about 10 square meters, 10 compartments per carriage, total capacity 20 people
The soft sleeper carriages incorporate folk characteristics of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang, offering a more regional atmosphere. Tourists seeking private space or traveling in small groups can choose smaller room types, while families can select corresponding compartments based on their needs.
Simple Itinerary 🗺️
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez Well – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning Kashgar pick-up – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
Basic Introduction and Features of the Special TrainDay 5:Taxkorgan County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Special Train – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Six-Star Street – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kokdala
Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning Altay pick-up – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Home – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
The ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourism train is a high-end tourism train product developed in Urumqi, with its starting station in the Xinjiang capital, Urumqi. As a transportation hub and cultural tourism core city of Xinjiang, besides the well-known Tianshan Tianchi Lake and International Grand Bazaar, Urumqi has also launched many unique cultural tourism scenes in 2026. In spring, you can go for an outing at Chaiwopu Wetland Park, experience intangible cultural heritage interactive activities at the city museum, and find many suitable spots for leisure sightseeing during return stops.Day 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
During the itinerary, if weather, road conditions, scenic spot opening policies change, etc., both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary to ensure the sightseeing experience.
Price Explanation 💴
The ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourism train is designed with sleeper berths throughout, including hard sleeper, soft sleeper carriages, and high-end compartments. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, wardrobes, and other facilities, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics. Reference prices for various tour dates are as follows:
Kunlun Hao · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour Dates:May 22
Four-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 15,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Compared with ordinary group tour products or other tourism trains, the ‘Kunlun Hao’ train has outstanding advantages: First, the itinerary pace is relaxed, without dense travel schedules, giving tourists ample playtime each day without rushing. Second, all large luggage can be placed on the train berth throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and move luggage each time you change accommodation, saving a lot of effort. The train is equipped with a tour doctor, so basic daily health issues can be handled promptly, ensuring a safer trip. Fellow travelers are mostly groups who prefer a slow pace, with similar ages and sightseeing preferences, making communication smoother during the journey. Meals are also adjusted based on tourist needs, with light flavor options to suit different dietary habits. Ground transfers and scenic spot reservations are arranged in advance by staff, so tourists don’t need to worry about researching guides or booking tickets, allowing them to focus more on enjoying the scenery.Two-person Compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Hao · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Tour Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
Four-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 16,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, 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 tourism trains such as New Orient Express Xuelian Hao, Panda Train: Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, An Yi Hao, Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silk Road Dream Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindu Hao, Dahezhinan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star Hao, etc. You can contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Two-person Compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, Lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Hao · Premium Group · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour Dates:May 22, Single room 38,800 yuan/person
Compartment Details 📦Kunlun Hao · Premium Group · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Tour Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14. Single room 39,800 yuan/person
The above prices are reference prices. Prices and availability may vary depending on the tour date and booking time. The actual details are subject to consultation and the signed tourism contract.
Booking Process 📝
Tourists wishing to book the ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourism train can follow the process below:
1. First, clarify your preferred travel time, companion situation, and desired compartment type, then contact Booking Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to inquire about availability for the corresponding tour date.
2. After confirming sufficient availability, submit the identity information of all travelers and relevant notifications about daily health conditions to the staff, so they can arrange services in advance.
3. The staff will provide you with a detailed introduction to the itinerary, included services, and precautions. After both parties confirm all details are correct, sign a formal tourism contract.
The ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourism train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. The configurations, capacities, and reference areas for different room types are as follows:4. Pay the corresponding amount according to the contractually agreed amount and payment method, completing the booking process.
5. 3-7 days before departure, the staff will send you a personalized travel reminder, including items to bring, meeting time and place, local weather conditions, and other relevant information. You can prepare for the trip based on these reminders.
Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For more details or to inquire about specific availability and price information, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service via phone or WeChat. Specific offline consultation addresses can also be obtained from customer service.
Fee and Service Explanation 📋
[Included Items]
Accommodation costs for the train compartment during the corresponding tour date, as well as hotel accommodation costs arranged during the ground itinerary
First admission ticket fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom): Single compartment reference area about 6 square meters, 12 compartments per carriage, total capacity 24 people. Meal costs marked as included in the itinerary
Ground transportation transfer costs within Xinjiang
Service fees for tour guides and train service staff
Basic medical support services on the train
[Excluded Items]
Transportation costs from the departure point to and from Urumqi
Secondary consumption items within scenic spots, such as cable cars, boat rides, experience activities, etc., not listed as included
Personal consumption costs outside the itinerary
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom): Single compartment reference area about 5.5 square meters, 12 compartments per carriage, total capacity 24 people. Other costs not marked as included in the itinerary
For single travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation, but special cases require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Suitable Travel Groups 👥
The ‘Kunlun Hao’ train’s itinerary design is relaxed, making it suitable for the following types of tourists:
Retired middle-aged and elderly tourists who want to slowly explore the scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang without rushing
Tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods; the train reduces the fatigue of long-distance road travel
Tourists who don’t want to plan their own itinerary or book tickets and hotels; everything is arranged by staff throughout
Tourists who don’t want to frequently pack and move luggage; large items can stay on the train berth throughout, eliminating the need to move them each time you change accommodation
Since its launch, the ‘Kunlun Hao’ tourism train has been favored by many tourists. First, its route covers core attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang, from the cultural relics of Turpan to the ancient city scenery of Kashgar, from the grasslands and flower seas of Ili to the lake views and forests of Altay. A single trip allows you to experience the diverse natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang without multiple trips. Second, the service configuration throughout the journey is relatively complete, from medical support on the train to the relaxed itinerary, all tailored to the needs of slow travelers, without sacrificing the sightseeing experience to rush through attractions. Additionally, the train travel model solves the pain point of long-distance travel across Xinjiang’s vast territory. Tourists can rest on the train and wake up at the next destination, enhancing overall travel comfort.

