2026 Colorful Yunnan Kunming Tourist Train Pre sale and Ticketing Process
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunming Train Ticket Booking Center: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Want to string together the ancient cities of southern Yunnan, the rainforests of western Yunnan, and the hidden gems of southeastern Yunnan in one train ride? In 2026, the [Kunming] tourist train continues to take you on a slow journey through colorful Yunnan with a ‘train follows people, travel by night and explore by day’ approach.
This article will analyze the ticket prices and route planning of this special train from the perspectives of ‘the train itself’ and ‘how to choose among three routes’.
🛤 ️ What is the ‘Kunming’ Tourist Train?
The ‘Kunming’ is not an ordinary train but a tourist train integrating ‘accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing’, allowing you to sleep on the train and play off it, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
🚄 Operating Mode
Adopting a ‘night travel + daytime sightseeing’ rhythm, you rest on the train and arrive at new stops for exploration during the day, ideal for tourists seeking a relaxed itinerary.
🛌 Two Cabin Types
Antu Premium (3-person cabin):Approximately 12 sqm, equipped with one double bed and one upper bunk, with a separate wet-dry bathroom. Features anti-slip flooring, emergency call buttons, and other age-friendly facilities, suitable for families or tourists valuing privacy.
Yuetu Quality (4-person cabin):Approximately 10 sqm, with a bunk bed design, equipped with blackout curtains, reading lights, and USB ports. Public bathrooms and showers are available at both ends of the carriage, offering high cost-effectiveness.
🍽 ️ Onboard Facilities and Services
The train features a specialty dining car and a multifunctional cultural carriage, offering Yunnan specialty dishes, vegetarian meals, and age-friendly food. During the journey, activities like intangible cultural heritage performances and handicraft experiences may be interspersed, adding cultural flavor to the trip.
🗺 ️ How to Choose Among Three Routes?
The three main routes each have their focus; you can choose based on your interests and time:
🚂 Want to string together the ancient cities of southern Yunnan, the rainforests of western Yunnan, and the hidden gems of southeastern Yunnan in one train ride? In 2026, the [Kunming] tourist train continues to take you on a slow journey through colorful Yunnan with a ‘train follows people, travel by night and explore by day’ approach.Route 1:Lanquanzhen Xun Dian Yun (6 days, 5 nights)
Keywords:Ancient city culture + Border customs + Ancient Tea Horse Road
Suitable for:First-time visitors to Yunnan, wanting to experience diverse landscapes with a relatively tight schedule.
Route 2:Qi Yue Dian Jing (7 days, 6 nights)
Keywords:Based on the 6-day version, adds Gaozhuang Night Market for a taste of Xishuangbanna nightlife.
Suitable for:Tourists who enjoy eating and drinking, preferring a more leisurely itinerary.
Route 3:Tang Lan Yun Dian (9 days, 8 nights)
Keywords:In-depth western Yunnan tour + Border carnival + Rainforest experience
Suitable for:Tourists with ample time, wanting to deeply explore western Yunnan and experience various ethnic festivals.
📅 Simplified Itinerary Overview
> Note:The following is a simplified itinerary; actual order of visits and departure times may change due to weather, road conditions, etc. Please refer to the tour notice and contract for details.
Route 1:Lanquanzhen Xun Dian Yun (6 days, 5 nights)
D1: Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, visit Jianshui Confucian Temple, Jianshui Ancient City, Shuanglong Bridge
D2: Mengzi → Hekou, visit Bisezhai, border customs scenery, old customs site, 1903 Old Hekou Station
This article will analyze the ticket prices and route planning of this special train from the perspectives of ‘the train itself’ and ‘how to choose among three routes’.D3: Hekou → Xishuangbanna, visit Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
D4: Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, visit Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5: Heqing → Eryuan, visit Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense), Shaxi Ancient Town
D6: Eryuan → Weishan → Dali (drop-off) → Kunming, visit Weishan Ancient City
Route 2:Qi Yue Dian Jing (7 days, 6 nights)
D1: Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, visit Jianshui Confucian Temple, Jianshui Ancient City, Shuanglong Bridge
D2: Mengzi → Hekou, visit Bisezhai, border customs scenery, old customs site, 1903 Old Hekou Station
D3: Hekou → Xishuangbanna, visit Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Gaozhuang Night Market (optional, no ticket needed)
D4: Xishuangbanna → Pu’er, visit Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park
D5: Heqing → Eryuan, visit Shizhongshan Grottoes (optional, ticket at own expense), Shaxi Ancient Town
D6: Eryuan → Weishan → Dali, visit Weishan Ancient City
D7: Dali → Kunming, arrive in Kunming, return home
Route 3:Tang Lan Yun Dian (9 days, 8 nights)
D1: Nationwide → Kunming, no itinerary for the day, explore Kunming city on your own
🛤️ What is the ‘Kunming’ Tourist Train?D2: Kunming → Jianshui → Mengzi, visit Jianshui Ancient City, Confucian Temple, Bisezhai
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
D3: Baoshan → Tengchong, visit Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town
D4: Tengchong → Baoshan, visit Tengchong Rehai, Tengchong Beihai Wetland
D5: Lincang → Cangyuan, visit Awa Tropical Rainforest Tiankeng, Thousand-meter Cliff Painting Corridor, Monihei Carnival
D6: Cangyuan → Lincang, visit Wengding Primitive Tribal Village
D7: Pu’er, visit Yeyatang Coffee Estate, Ancient Tea Horse Road Heritage Park, Tea Horse Town, Pu’er Hotel
D8: Pu’er → Xishuangbanna, visit Wild Elephant Valley, Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (Starlight Night Market)
D9: Xishuangbanna → Kunming, return home
💰 Price and Departure Date Information
Below are the prices and departure dates for the three routes of [Kunming]. Note that prices are for reference only and may fluctuate due to schedules, market supply and demand, etc. The final price is subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Route 1:Lanquanzhen Xun Dian Yun (6 days, 5 nights)
Departure 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
The ‘Kunming’ is not an ordinary train but a tourist train integrating ‘accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing’, allowing you to sleep on the train and play off it, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes.Route 2:Qi Yue Dian Jing (7 days, 6 nights)
Departure Dates:May 9, September 23
Antu Premium:Adult 8999 RMB/person, Child 3999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 4999 RMB/person, Child 2500 RMB/person
Route 3:Tang Lan Yun Dian (9 days, 8 nights)
First Batch Departure 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 Departure 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 Departure Dates:October 1
Antu Premium:Adult 14999 RMB/person, Child 7999 RMB/person
Yuetu Quality:Adult 7999 RMB/person, Child 4500 RMB/person
🚄 Operating Mode📌 Fee and Service Description
Fee Includes:Typically covers the corresponding cabin accommodation on the special train, land hotels within the itinerary, marked meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots, and land tour buses. Specific inclusions are subject to the contract.
Fee Excludes:Round-trip transportation to Kunming, personal expenses, and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Child Policy:Child prices are usually discounted from adult prices based on age or height, subject to product description and contract.
Service Standards:Guided commentary throughout, age-friendly meals provided on the train, and facilities like emergency call buttons.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or policy, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
📞 How to Book and Inquire
To learn about real-time schedules, availability, and prices, or to customize an itinerary based on your needs, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency via the following methods:
Consultation Phone:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599
Consultation WeChat:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same as phone number)
When consulting, it is recommended to prepare:
Preferred route and approximate travel time
Number of travelers and age groups
Preference for cabin type (Antu Premium/Yuetu Quality)
Staff will check detailed information and provide professional advice.
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