14 day Deep Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Kunlun Special Train Booking Guide
No need to drive or travel far and wide, take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery of the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🌄 14-day in-depth tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, Kunlun train reservation guide
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, how to balance comfort and depth? In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ tourist train, with the concept of a ‘mobile comfortable home,’ offers a new choice for travelers seeking a relaxed pace and complete experience. Especially suitable for tourists who want to reduce travel and avoid frequent hotel changes—visit key attractions during the day, sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, with a ‘one berth all the way’ throughout, luggage unmoved, scenery flowing.
🌍 Detailed introduction to routes and destinations
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train was built by China Railway Urumqi Group in 2023, with continuous service and facility optimization in 2026, focusing on the comfortable mode of ‘travel by day, sleep by night, one berth all the way.’ The train covers the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang:
Eastern Xinjiang section:Turpan’s Flaming Mountain red rocks, Karez underground irrigation system, Grape Valley greenery, showcasing the wisdom of oasis civilization;
Southern Xinjiang section:Kashgar Old City’s street textures,白沙湖 and Karakul Lake’s clear reflections, Taxian Golden Grassland and Panlong Ancient Road’s plateau scenery, outlining the majestic contours of the Pamir Plateau;
Southern section of Duku Highway:Crossing the Tianshan hinterland, connecting Kuqa and Bayanbulak, with steep canyons and vast grasslands along the way;
Northern Xinjiang section:Nalati Sky Grassland, Kuerdening Primeval Forest, Sayram Lake ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ Kanas Three Bays and Hemu morning mist, presenting an ecological picture of alpine lakes and forest pastures;
🌄 14-day in-depth tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, Kunlun train reservation guideFinal stop:Tianshan Tianchi blue water reflecting snow peaks, International Grand Bazaar gathering diverse cultural vibes.
The entire route covers various landforms such as Gobi, desert edges, oases, alpine lakes, valley grasslands, and snow peaks, truly achieving ‘one train to see all of northern and southern Xinjiang.’ It specially incorporates multiple experience activities, such as visits to ethnic families, Qiuci song and dance performances, Sayram Lake sailing experience, Hemu Cloud Peak cable car, etc., making the journey more than just ‘seeing,’ but also ‘feeling.’
🗓 ️ Simplified itinerary
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Song and Dance – (Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early Kashgar pick-up -白沙湖 – Karakul Lake – Taxian
Day 5:Taxian – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, how to balance comfort and depth? In 2026, the ‘Kunlun’ tourist train, with the concept of a ‘mobile comfortable home,’ offers a new choice for travelers seeking a relaxed pace and complete experience. Especially suitable for tourists who want to reduce travel and avoid frequent hotel changes—visit key attractions during the day, sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, with a ‘one berth all the way’ throughout, luggage unmoved, scenery flowing.Day 6:Kashgar – He’yu Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – Train – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Southern Duku Section – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Six-Star Street – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kekedala
Day 10:Yining/Kekedala – Sayram Lake Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Train Station to Altay
Day 11:Early Altay pick-up – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Cloud Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Area – Three Bays – Tuva Home – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Early arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
🌍 Detailed introduction to routes and destinationsDay 14:Urumqi – Departure point
> Note:Specific stops, scenic area opening status, and transportation arrangements may be affected by weather, road conditions, railway scheduling, or local policies. In case of force majeure, the travel agency will negotiate with tourists to reasonably optimize and change the itinerary.
💰 Price explanation
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train is a high-end tourist train built by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:
Carriage facilities:The entire train is designed with sleeper berths, including hard sleeper, soft sleeper carriages, and high-end compartments. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with interior design incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. The capacity varies by room type, as follows:
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, from economy to luxury options available. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Double upper and lower soft sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom):Each carriage 24 people.
Single flat berth soft sleeper (washroom/desk):Each carriage 24 people.
The ‘Kunlun’ tourist train was built by China Railway Urumqi Group in 2023, with continuous service and facility optimization in 2026, focusing on the comfortable mode of ‘travel by day, sleep by night, one berth all the way.’ The train covers the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang:Double upper and lower soft sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):Each carriage 20 people.
Price:
Kunlun·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure: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
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·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Eastern Xinjiang section: Turpan’s Flaming Mountain red rocks, Karez underground irrigation system, Grape Valley greenery, showcasing the wisdom of oasis civilization;Departure: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
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·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May Edition) Departure:May 22, single room 38,800 yuan/person
Kunlun·Premium Group·Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September Edition)
Departure:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14. Single room 39,800 yuan/person
Southern Xinjiang section: Kashgar Old City’s street textures,白沙湖 and Karakul Lake’s clear reflections, Taxian Golden Grassland and Panlong Ancient Road’s plateau scenery, outlining the majestic contours of the Pamir Plateau;> The above prices are for reference only, subject to the signed travel contract between both parties. Prices may fluctuate with departure dates, please confirm with customer service.
📞 Registration method
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Customer service phone:181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
Add as friend to receive detailed itinerary and train introduction for free.
📋 Fee explanation and service description
The fee includes round-trip transportation, train sleeper accommodation, first admission tickets to listed attractions, some special experience activities (such as fruit feast, Qiuci song and dance, sailing experience, etc.), local transfer transportation, and professional guide service.
For single travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms, special cases need separate negotiation.
Specific service content, fee details, cancellation and change rules, etc., are subject to the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. Please confirm with the travel agency when registering, and the signed travel contract between both parties shall prevail.
✨ Slowly travel through the Western Regions, one train to see the mountains and rivers. In 2026, take the ‘Kunlun’ and leisurely explore Xinjiang’s snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in 14 days.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
