Kunlun Luxury Tourist Train Xinjiang Deep Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang How to Book Tickets
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Kunlun No. Special Train Ticketing Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Seeing Xinjiang by train is a romantic dream for many. In 2026, if you plan to take a ‘Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop,’ consider this highly anticipated ‘Kunlun No.’ air-conditioned tourist special train. It brings the ‘hotel’ onto the tracks, allowing you to comfortably connect Turpan’s Fire Land, Kashgar’s ancient city, the Pamir Plateau, Ili’s grasslands, and Altay’s forests while on the move.
🛤 ️ What is the ‘Kunlun No.’ all about?
The ‘Kunlun No.’ tourist special train was built by Urumqi in 2023 and is positioned as a high-end service. It is not an ordinary train but a mobile ‘hotel + observation deck,’ with sleeper berths throughout, allowing you to ‘sleep on the train and see the sights when you get off,’ saving you the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
🛌 Sleeper Car Configuration Overview
The train has 8 sleeper cars in total, divided into different room types based on layout and facilities.
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (with desk, shared bathroom):About 24 people per car
Double Lower Berth Soft Sleeper (shared bathroom):About 24 people per car
Single Flat Berth Soft Sleeper (washroom/desk):About 24 people per car
Double Upper and Lower Soft Sleeper (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):About 20 people per car
The interior soft furnishings incorporate Xinjiang folk elements, creating a rich atmosphere. 🚪 The compartments ensure privacy, 🛁 the bathrooms enhance comfort, and 🛋️ the sofas and desks cater to both leisure and work needs.
🚂 Seeing Xinjiang by train is a romantic dream for many. In 2026, if you plan to take a ‘Northern and Southern Xinjiang Grand Loop,’ consider this highly anticipated ‘Kunlun No.’ air-conditioned tourist special train. It brings the ‘hotel’ onto the tracks, allowing you to comfortably connect Turpan’s Fire Land, Kashgar’s ancient city, the Pamir Plateau, Ili’s grasslands, and Altay’s forests while on the move.🗺 ️ How to explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 14 days?
The ‘Kunlun No.’ focuses on a ’14-day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang,’ covering diverse landscapes such as deserts, canyons, plateaus, lakes, and grasslands, linking Xinjiang’s top attractions in one route.
Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Departure – 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 – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early Kashgar pick-up – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan County
Day 5:Taxkorgan – 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
🛤️ What is the ‘Kunlun No.’ all about?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:Early Altay pick-up – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Home Visit – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Early arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure
✨ Quick Highlights of the Itinerary
Turpan:Experience the Fire Land vibe, visit the ‘Underground Great Wall’ Karez Well, and taste the sweetness of Grape Valley.
Kuqa & Kashgar:Delve into Southern Xinjiang, feel the awe-inspiring Kuqa Grand Canyon and the millennia-old charm of Kashgar Old City.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consulting Center: 18095969599 (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The ‘Kunlun No.’ tourist special train was built by Urumqi in 2023 and is positioned as a high-end service. It is not an ordinary train but a mobile ‘hotel + observation deck,’ with sleeper berths throughout, allowing you to ‘sleep on the train and see the sights when you get off,’ saving you the hassle of frequently changing hotels.Pamir Plateau:Along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, encounter the pristine Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and experience the local ethnic cultures.
Ili River Valley:Gallop across the grasslands of Nalati and Kuerdening in the ‘Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall,’ and immerse yourself in the lake and mountain scenery of Sayram Lake and the lavender fields.
Altay:Explore the ‘Picturesque Wonderland’ of Hemu and the ‘Fairy Tale World’ of Kanas, and admire the colorful sunset at Colorful Beach.
Urumqi:The itinerary starts and ends in Xinjiang’s capital, visiting Tianshan Tianchi and strolling through the International Grand Bazaar.
> Warm Tips:The above is a simplified itinerary. Actual arrangements may be reasonably adjusted based on weather, road conditions, etc. Please refer to the final itinerary and contract.
💰 Price and Departure Date Reference
The ‘Kunlun No.’ currently offers three product options, with prices varying by room type, group size, and travel month. The following are published reference prices; actual costs are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
1. Kunlun No. · Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour
May Version (Departing May 22)
Four-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 14,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 15,800 RMB/person
🛌 Sleeper Car Configuration OverviewTwo-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 17,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person Compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 18,800 RMB/person
Two-person Compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 23,800 RMB/person
June-September Version (Departing June 4/17/30, July 13/26, August 8/21, September 2/14)
Four-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 15,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 16,800 RMB/person
Two-person Compartment (shared bathroom):Upper berth 18,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person Compartment (flat berth):Lower berth 19,800 RMB/person
Two-person Compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 RMB/person, Lower berth 24,800 RMB/person
2. Kunlun No. · Premium Group · Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Air-conditioned Tourist Special Train 14-Day Tour
May Version (Departing May 22):Single room 38,800 RMB/person
The train has 8 sleeper cars in total, divided into different room types based on layout and facilities.June-September Version (Departing June 4/17/30, July 13/26, August 8/21, September 2/14):Single room 39,800 RMB/person
> Price Notes:The above are reference prices for announced 2026 departures. Actual prices may fluctuate based on market conditions. Please refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📝 Booking and Consultation
You can inquire and book the ‘Kunlun No.’ route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599
Cost and Service Notes:Costs typically include major transportation, accommodation, some meals, attraction tickets, and guide services. Specific inclusions, exclusions, and cancellation policies must be confirmed in the formal contract with the travel agency.
💡 Pre-Trip Tips
1. Altitude Sickness: The itinerary involves the Pamir Plateau. Please assess your health condition, consult a doctor in advance, and prepare common medications.
2. Clothing: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring warm clothing.
3. Documents: Be sure to bring valid identification and other necessary documents.
4. Itinerary Changes: During peak tourist season, attractions and transportation may be crowded. The itinerary order or timing may be slightly adjusted. Please maintain a positive attitude and cooperate with arrangements.
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