Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train Kunlun Tour Itinerary and Fee Details
How to purchase tickets for the 2026 Kunlun Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train? The 2026 Kunlun Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚞 2026 Kunlun Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train Travel Guide
Want to leisurely explore the mountains and rivers of northern and southern Xinjiang, but worried about the bumpy long-distance buses and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage? The 2026 newly upgraded Kunlun tourism special train is designed for friends who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour of Xinjiang, making it a popular choice for many middle-aged and elderly travelers.
✨ Train and Route Features Introduction
The ‘Kunlun’ tourism special train is a high-end tourism special train developed by Urumqi. It departs from Urumqi and adopts a 14-day loop itinerary, connecting many representative natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. It implements a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode: the special train runs smoothly at night, allowing passengers to rest comfortably on the sleeper berths. During the day, after the train arrives at the station, everyone can get off and explore at a leisurely pace, turning the time originally spent on road travel into time for rest or sightseeing, without wasting energy on the journey.
Compared with ordinary tourist buses, the Kunlun special train has fixed berths throughout the journey. You don’t need to pack your luggage and change hotels every day, nor endure the fatigue of hundreds of kilometers of bumpy roads. It is especially suitable for friends with limited mobility or those who cannot sit in a car for long periods. The carriage temperature is controlled between 22 and 25 degrees Celsius, with low noise and high stability during travel. Even when crossing the Gobi Desert or high-altitude sections, you can enjoy a relatively comfortable rest experience. The interior decoration of the carriages also incorporates the folk customs of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang, allowing you to feel a strong regional atmosphere during the journey.
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration Details
The entire train is designed with sleeper berths, with a total of 8 sleeper carriages. Different cabins have different configurations, capacities, and sizes. You can choose according to your travel needs:
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each cabin can accommodate 4 people, with a single cabin area of about 10㎡. Each carriage can carry a total of 24 people. The space is open and airy, suitable for group travel with friends and family, offering better value for money.
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):Each cabin can accommodate 2 people, with a single cabin area of about 7㎡. Each carriage can carry a total of 24 people. There is no need to climb up and down, making travel more convenient.
🚞 2026 Kunlun Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train Travel GuideSingle Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (with washbasin/desk):Each cabin can accommodate 1 person, with a single cabin area of about 6㎡. Each carriage can carry a total of 24 people. It offers strong privacy, suitable for travelers who want their own space.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each cabin can accommodate 2 people, with a single cabin area of about 8㎡. Each carriage can carry a total of 20 people. It is equipped with a single sofa, desk, washroom, wardrobe, and other facilities, providing a more comfortable living experience.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – 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 Performance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
Day 5:Taxkorgan County – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – 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
Want to leisurely explore the mountains and rivers of northern and southern Xinjiang, but worried about the bumpy long-distance buses and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage? The 2026 newly upgraded Kunlun tourism special train is designed for friends who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour of Xinjiang, making it a popular choice for many middle-aged and elderly travelers.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 Railway Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning pick-up in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuvan Home Visit – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Arrive in Urumqi in the morning – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure point
The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on actual conditions such as weather, road conditions, and policy changes. The specific arrangements are subject to the final travel confirmation notice.
💰 Price Description
The following are the reference prices and tour dates for the 2026 Kunlun Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic 14-Day Tour. Prices and availability may fluctuate with the schedule. The final details are subject to the signed contract between both parties:
✨ Train and Route Features IntroductionKunlun · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour Dates:May 22
Four-person Cabin (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 23,800 RMB/person
Kunlun · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Special 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 Cabin (shared bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 16,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person Cabin (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
The ‘Kunlun’ tourism special train is a high-end tourism special train developed by Urumqi. It departs from Urumqi and adopts a 14-day loop itinerary, connecting many representative natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. It implements a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode: the special train runs smoothly at night, allowing passengers to rest comfortably on the sleeper berths. During the day, after the train arrives at the station, everyone can get off and explore at a leisurely pace, turning the time originally spent on road travel into time for rest or sightseeing, without wasting energy on the journey.Two-person Cabin (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 24,800 RMB/person
Kunlun · Premium Group · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Special Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Tour Dates:May 22, Single room 38,800 RMB/person
Kunlun · Premium Group · Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourism Special 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 RMB/person
If there are schedule changes, staff will contact registered tourists in advance to confirm.
📝 Booking Process
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has over ten years of experience in the tourism industry. She is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. She is mainly responsible for booking tourism special trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. You can contact the booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
To book the Kunlun tourism special train, you can follow the process below. Bookings can be made through Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:
1. First, consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, inform them of your desired travel date and cabin type, check the corresponding availability, and also inquire about itinerary details, service standards, and other related questions.
2. After confirming satisfactory availability, submit the identity information and health status description of all travelers so that the staff can prepare the service in advance.
Compared with ordinary tourist buses, the Kunlun special train has fixed berths throughout the journey. You don’t need to pack your luggage and change hotels every day, nor endure the fatigue of hundreds of kilometers of bumpy roads. It is especially suitable for friends with limited mobility or those who cannot sit in a car for long periods. The carriage temperature is controlled between 22 and 25 degrees Celsius, with low noise and high stability during travel. Even when crossing the Gobi Desert or high-altitude sections, you can enjoy a relatively comfortable rest experience. The interior decoration of the carriages also incorporates the folk customs of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang, allowing you to feel a strong regional atmosphere during the journey.3. The staff will send a detailed itinerary and service description. After both parties have no objections to the itinerary, price, service content, and other information, a formal tourism contract will be signed.
4. Pay the relevant fees according to the method agreed in the contract. After payment is completed, the booking registration is confirmed.
5. About 7 days before departure, the staff will send a travel confirmation notice, informing you of the specific meeting time, location, boarding precautions, items to prepare for the trip, etc.
6. If you have any questions before or after the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia or the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at any time.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. You can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by phone or WeChat. The specific registration address can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Fee Description and Service Description
[Included Items]
Sleeper berth accommodation on the special train as listed in the itinerary, hotel accommodation during ground tours
All meals indicated in the itinerary, including customized meals such as the Turpan Fruit Feast and Xinjiang specialty meals. The dishes can be adjusted to lighter flavors to suit the dietary habits of middle-aged and elderly people
🛏️ Cabin Configuration Details First admission tickets to the scenic spots listed in the itinerary, and experience items indicated as included, such as the Hemu Yunxiao Peak Cable Car, Sayram Lake Sailing Experience, Qiuci Dance Performance, etc.
Regular air-conditioned tour bus transfer service during ground tours
Licensed tour guide service, special train crew service
Basic on-board medical service to handle common travel discomforts
Travel accident insurance
[Excluded Items]
Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi
Self-paid items indicated in the itinerary, personal consumption incurred by tourists
Additional costs caused by force majeure factors (such as weather, road conditions, policy changes, etc.)
Single room supplement for solo travelers (our agency will try its best to arrange room sharing; special cases need to be negotiated separately)
The entire train is designed with sleeper berths, with a total of 8 sleeper carriages. Different cabins have different configurations, capacities, and sizes. You can choose according to your travel needs:Note:The specific details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
💡 Advantages of Choosing the Kunlun Special Train
Compared with other ordinary tourism special trains or bus tours, the service of the Kunlun special train is more suitable for the needs of middle-aged and elderly travelers:
Meals can be changed to lighter flavors to avoid the burden on the digestive system caused by heavy oil and spice, while also offering Xinjiang specialty dishes for you to choose from as needed.
The itinerary pace is slow, with a relaxed sightseeing schedule each day. Ample time is reserved at each scenic spot for sightseeing and taking photos. There is no rushing, and physical exertion is minimal.
Equipped with an on-board doctor, carrying common medicines and basic first-aid equipment. Discomfort during the trip can be promptly addressed, making travel more reassuring.
Most of the fellow travelers are middle-aged and elderly people of the same age group, providing common topics for conversation and a more harmonious travel experience.
Thoughtful service: staff assist with luggage handling and provide guidance when boarding, alighting, and entering/exiting scenic spots. You can communicate with the staff at any time for any needs.
One fixed berth throughout the journey: no need to pack luggage and change hotels every day, saving the hassle of frequently moving luggage, and avoiding the bumps of long-distance buses, making travel more worry-free.
👥 Suitable Travelers
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom): Each cabin can accommodate 4 people, with a single cabin area of about 10㎡. Each carriage can carry a total of 24 people. The space is open and airy, suitable for group travel with friends and family, offering better value for money.Retired seniors who want to tour Xinjiang at a slow pace without enduring the fatigue of travel
Tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods or are prone to motion sickness
Middle-aged and elderly groups traveling with friends and family, seeking a comfortable and worry-free travel experience
Travelers who want to visit the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without planning multiple itineraries
📌 Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
The Kunlun tourism special train has been well-received by many tourists since its launch, mainly for the following reasons:
The route covers the core natural and cultural attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang. Without planning multiple itineraries and traveling to multiple places, one trip can visit representative attractions such as Flaming Mountain, Kanas, Nalati, Kashgar Old City, and Sayram Lake, offering high value for money.
The special train offers high travel comfort. The ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode converts travel time into rest time, allowing more time for sightseeing and avoiding the fatigue of road travel.
Comprehensive service configuration: whether it’s meals, accommodation, or medical support, it is tailored to the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly groups, making travel more worry-free.
Multiple cabin types are available. Whether traveling with friends and family, as a couple, or as a solo traveler wanting space, you can find a suitable room type.
Travel Tips: The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant. It is recommended to bring a light jacket, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes. Tourists with chronic diseases should bring sufficient regular medication. If you feel unwell during the trip, you can contact the on-board staff at any time. All itinerary arrangements and service standards are subject to relevant laws such as the Contract Law and Tourism Law to protect the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.
