How to Purchase Tickets for the Kunlun Tourism Special Train 2026 Official Registration Route Instructions and Guide Recommended Routes Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send your itinerary and quotation.
🚂 Want to explore the core scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go in 2026 without the fatigue of frequent transfers and hotel changes? The Kunlun Tourism Special Train is a popular choice among tourists. Many friends have inquired about the ticket purchasing method, itinerary arrangement, and precautions for this special train. Below is a practical guide covering the entire process for your travel reference.
🔍 Detailed Itinerary Introduction
The “Kunlun” tourism special train, launched by Urumqi in 2023, is designed with sleeping berths throughout, including hard sleeper and soft sleeper compartments, as well as high-end private rooms. The soft sleeper compartments are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating the folk customs of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang. The train operates on a “train follows people, people sleep while train moves” model, allowing tourists to avoid frequent luggage rearrangement and hotel changes. They can simply wake up to reach the next destination, significantly reducing the fatigue of long-distance travel.
The “Kunlun” tourism special train consists of a total of 8 sleeping berth compartments, with varying capacities depending on the room type, as follows:
Double-decker soft sleeper (with desk, shared restroom):24 people per compartment
Double lower bunk soft sleeper (shared restroom):24 people per compartment
Single-level flat soft sleeper (with washroom/desk):24 people per compartment
Double-decker soft sleeper (with restroom/wardrobe/sofa):20 people per compartment
🚂 Want to explore the core scenic spots of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go in 2026 without the fatigue of frequent transfers and hotel changes? The Kunlun Tourism Special Train is a popular choice among tourists. Many friends have inquired about the ticket purchasing method, itinerary arrangement, and precautions for this special train. Below is a practical guide covering the entire process for your travel reference.The 14-day itinerary covers core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, ranging from canyons, grasslands, and lakes to ancient cities and folk experiences. There’s no need to plan cross-city transportation or hotel reservations yourself, making it suitable for tourists who want a hassle-free exploration of Xinjiang. Based on the recent operational updates of various scenic spots in Xinjiang in 2026, all attractions included in the itinerary are currently open. Some popular scenic spots require advance reservations, which will be detailed in the precautions section.
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary
The itinerary is arranged as follows:
Day 1:Departure Point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Huorong Mountain – Karez Wells – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (Special Train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan – Restan Street – Old Town of Kuqa – Qiuci Song and Dance – (Special Train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Early Morning Pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Taxkorgan
Day 5:Taxkorgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Family Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – (Special Train) – Kuqa
🔍 Detailed Itinerary IntroductionDay 7:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kuerdening Grassland – Liuxing Street – Huoyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kokdala
Day 10:Yining/Kokdala – Sayram Lake Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Railway Station to Altay
Day 11:Early Morning Pick-up in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Family Visit – Wucaichi Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Early Morning Arrival in Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – International Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure Point
The “Kunlun” tourism special train, launched by Urumqi in 2023, is designed with sleeping berths throughout, including hard sleeper and soft sleeper compartments, as well as high-end private rooms. The soft sleeper compartments are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating the folk customs of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang. The train operates on a “train follows people, people sleep while train moves” model, allowing tourists to avoid frequent luggage rearrangement and hotel changes. They can simply wake up to reach the next destination, significantly reducing the fatigue of long-distance travel.💰 Price Information
The currently announced tour dates and reference pricing are as follows. Prices and availability may fluctuate with tour dates. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, with the contract signed by both parties prevailing:
Kunlun · Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train Tour (May Version) Tour Dates:May 22
Four-person Compartment (Shared Restroom):Upper Bunk: 14,800 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 15,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (Shared Restroom):Upper Bunk: 17,800 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (Flat Bunk):Lower Bunk: 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (Private Restroom):Upper Bunk: 22,800 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train Tour (June-September Version)
Tour Dates:June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14
The “Kunlun” tourism special train consists of a total of 8 sleeping berth compartments, with varying capacities depending on the room type, as follows:Four-person Compartment (Shared Restroom):Upper Bunk: 15,800 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 16,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (Shared Restroom):Upper Bunk: 18,800 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (Flat Bunk):Lower Bunk: 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person Compartment (Private Restroom):Upper Bunk: 23,800 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 24,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Premium Group Formation · Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train Tour (May Version) Tour Dates:May 22, Single Room: 38,800 yuan/person
Kunlun · Premium Group Formation · Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang 14-Day Air-Conditioned Tourism Special Train Tour (June-September Version)
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
📞 Registration Method
Double-decker soft sleeper (with desk, shared restroom): 24 people per compartmentYou can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Simply consult with Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency to inquire about availability and reserve spots.
📝 Fee Explanation and Service Description
Fees typically include accommodation costs for the corresponding room type on the special train, first entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for attractions marked in the itinerary, dining fees marked in the itinerary, ground transportation pick-up, drop-off, and tour transportation fees, and guide service fees, etc. They do not include round-trip major transportation fees from the departure point to Urumqi, self-paid recreational activities within attractions, personal consumption, etc. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
⚠ ️ Travel Precautions
Scenic Spot Reservations:For Heavenly Lake of Tianshan in 2026, reservations must be made 1 day in advance through the official account. The daily opening hours are from 8:30 to 19:00. It is recommended to reserve a time slot before 10:00 to avoid peak crowds. Sayram Lake requires reservations 7 days in advance through the official account during peak season (June-August). Self-drive package tickets are limited daily, and individual travelers can choose a combination of entrance tickets and shuttle buses to enter the park. Since May 5, 2026, Nalati Scenic Area has suspended offline window services for self-drive tours. Reservations for self-drive tickets within 7 days must be made in advance through the vx mini-program “Smart Travel Nalati.” One vx real-name account can reserve one self-drive vehicle order for the selected travel date. It is recommended to use vehicles with 7 seats or less for self-drive entry into the park. Kanas Scenic Area does not require reservations in 2026 and allows entry through the official account or on-site ticket purchase.
Travel Preparations:Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night. For travel from June to September, the average daily temperature is around 15-28℃. It is recommended to adopt the onion layering method of dressing, carrying quick-drying clothes, fleece jackets, and windproof jackets. Choose comfortable hiking shoes. Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays, so bring sunscreen with SPF50+ or higher, sunglasses, sun hats, and other sun protection items. Carry original valid identification documents with you at all times, as they are required for verification when taking public transportation and entering scenic spots.
Room Reservations:For single travelers, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Itinerary Changes:In cases involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, or tour date changes, both parties can reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement. Refund and change rules are primarily based on the contract provisions.
Consumption:Some paid recreational activities within scenic spots can be chosen based on personal needs. For purchasing local specialties, choose regular supermarkets in Urumqi for better cost-effectiveness. When ordering meals, confirm prices in advance to avoid consumption complaints.
Special Train Travel:Hot drinking water is provided on the special train. You can bring your own portable water cup. Smoking is prohibited inside the compartments. Large luggage can be placed in the luggage storage area of the special train. It is recommended to carry valuable items with you.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send your itinerary and quotation.
