Kunlun Train Xinjiang Tourist Train Costs Off Peak Fare Changes and Practical Guide to Booking Dedicated Train Seats

How do I buy tickets for the 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun Train? The Xinjiang Kunlun tourist train is a customized light-luxury tourist train operated by the railway and does not open ticket sales through the 12306 channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by authorized partner cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s tourist train center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 Tour Xinjiang aboard a “moving home”:Detailed explanation of what the Kunlun tourist train fee includes
In this era of fast-paced travel, slowing down has instead become a luxury. In 2026, more and more tourists are choosing to travel deeply through Xinjiang by railway tourist train—no need to pack luggage every day, no need to change hotels frequently, and no need to rush between scenic spots. When you wake up, another landscape is already outside the window. The “Kunlun” tourist train is exactly such a comfortable choice that integrates transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing.
🚆 Train positioning and features
The “Kunlun” is a high-end tourist train created in 2023 by China Railway Urumqi Group, positioned as a light-luxury, in-depth, slow-paced panoramic experience of both northern and southern Xinjiang. It is not an ordinary passenger train, but a customized cultural tourism product designed specifically for tourists who want to travel easily through Xinjiang. The entire train uses air-conditioned sleeper carriages and operates on a model of “departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train follows the people, and the train stops while people play”—sightseeing at attractions during the day and traveling smoothly at night, effectively reducing travel fatigue. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families who value comfort and pacing.
🛏 ️ Detailed compartment configuration (2026 operating standards)
The Kunlun has a total of 8 sleeper carriages, with no hard sleepers; all are soft sleepers or high-end compartments. There is no centralized bathroom area on the entire train (some room types are equipped with washing facilities or bathrooms). Details are as follows:
Four-person compartment (shared bathroom):Each carriage can accommodate 24 people, with upper and lower berths and a desk, using the carriage’s public restroom.
Two-person compartment (shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people, mainly lower berths, sharing a public restroom.

🚂 Tour Xinjiang aboard a “moving home”: Detailed explanation of what the Kunlun tourist train fee includesTwo-person compartment (flat berths):Each carriage accommodates 24 people, all designed as lower flat berths, equipped with a washstand and desk; the restroom is still shared.
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 20 people, including a bathroom, wardrobe, single sofa, and desk, offering greater privacy.
> Note:All compartments incorporate Xinjiang folk-style soft furnishings. The area varies slightly by carriage type, but all meet basic living needs. The train has been in operation since 2023 and is currently in a stable service period.
Boarding location information:The tourist train departs from Urumqi but supports pick-up at multiple locations. According to the itinerary arrangement, tourists can board at Urumqi, Kashgar, Altay, and other places according to schedule nodes (for example, pick-up in Kashgar on Day 4 and pick-up in Altay on Day 11). The specific details are subject to the tour notification.
📅 Simple itinerary and 2026 departure dates
The following is the finalized itinerary and tour dates for the “Kunlun · Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Air-Conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour,” presented strictly according to local facts:
Day 1:Departure place – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Huoyan Mountain – Karez – Fruit Banquet – Cao Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (tourist train) – Kuqa

In this era of fast-paced travel, slowing down has instead become a luxury. In 2026, more and more tourists are choosing to travel deeply through Xinjiang by railway tourist train—no need to pack luggage every day, no need to change hotels frequently, and no need to rush between scenic spots. When you wake up, another landscape is already outside the window. The “Kunlun” tourist train is exactly such a comfortable choice that integrates transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing.Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old Town – Qiuci Song and Dance – (tourist train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning pick-up in Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Family – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old Town – Id Kah – tourist train – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati Sky Grassland – Gongliu
Day 9:Kurdening Grassland – Liuxing Street – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Manor – Yining/Kekedala
Day 10:Yining/Kekedala – Sayram Lake Scenic Area – Sailing Experience – Jinghe Railway Station to Altay

🚆 Train positioning and featuresDay 11:Morning pick-up in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Family – Wucaitan – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Arrive in Urumqi in the morning – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – Departure place
The main sightseeing time each day is controlled within a reasonable range, with lunch breaks and free time reserved, balancing sightseeing experience and physical adaptation.
💰 Price explanation (2026 reference)
Price information is as follows (subject to contract confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates):
May edition (tour dates:May 22)

The “Kunlun” is a high-end tourist train created in 2023 by China Railway Urumqi Group, positioned as a light-luxury, in-depth, slow-paced panoramic experience of both northern and southern Xinjiang. It is not an ordinary passenger train, but a customized cultural tourism product designed specifically for tourists who want to travel easily through Xinjiang. The entire train uses air-conditioned sleeper carriages and operates on a model of “departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train follows the people, and the train stops while people play”—sightseeing at attractions during the day and traveling smoothly at night, effectively reducing travel fatigue. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families who value comfort and pacing.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 berths):Lower berth 18,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Premium single room for confirmed group:38,800 yuan/person
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 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

🛏️ Detailed compartment configuration (2026 operating standards)Two-person compartment (flat berths):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Premium single room for confirmed group:39,800 yuan/person
> Warm reminder:For specific prices, remaining seats, and preferential policies, please refer to the content confirmed at the time of signing.
📝 Booking process
You can sign up through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The process is as follows:
1. Consultation and selection: Contact customer service Yang Jia to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary route, seat type, and remaining seats, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.

The Kunlun has a total of 8 sleeper carriages, with no hard sleepers; all are soft sleepers or high-end compartments. There is no centralized bathroom area on the entire train (some room types are equipped with washing facilities or bathrooms). Details are as follows:3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change clauses, and other details.
5. Settle the balance: Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the tour notification, boarding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
🍽 ️ Reception standard explanation
Fee includes:Accommodation in tourist train carriages throughout the trip, first admission tickets to attractions, professional guide services, three meals per day (including specialty meals), basic onboard medical support, and shuttle transportation.
Fee does not include:Personal expenses, secondary consumption items within scenic areas (for single-person registrations, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
Meals are mainly based on local Xinjiang flavors, taking both northern and southern tastes into account. Daily dishes are light and moderate, with less oil and less spice, suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups. Some itineraries include specialty experiences such as fruit banquets and ethnic song-and-dance dinners. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
🌟 Reception features

Four-person compartment (shared bathroom): Each carriage can accommodate 24 people, with upper and lower berths and a desk, using the carriage’s public restroom.Worry-free accommodation:Stay in tourist train carriages throughout the trip, luggage travels with the train, and you can sightsee upon arrival.
Thoughtful dining:Three meals per day include Xinjiang specialty dishes such as hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, and big plate chicken, while also emphasizing nutritional balance and flavor balance.
Relaxed pace:Avoid high-intensity rushing and provide ample rest time after sightseeing each day.
✨ Why choose Kunlun?
Compared with other transportation methods or ordinary tour groups, Kunlun has obvious advantages:
✅ No need to carry luggage throughout the trip, reducing travel fatigue
✅ The itinerary pace is relaxed, suitable for tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods
✅ Equipped with onboard doctors and bilingual guides for comprehensive support

Two-person compartment (shared bathroom): Each carriage accommodates 24 people, mainly lower berths, sharing a public restroom.✅ Fellow travelers are mostly families and middle-aged and elderly tourists who value quality, creating a harmonious atmosphere
✅ Meals are light and palatable, and service details are considerate
👥 Suitable groups
Retirees
Tourists who have difficulty sitting in a car for long periods
Families who want to travel easily and deeply through Xinjiang
Travelers pursuing comfort and pacing
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
Since starting operation in 2023, the “Kunlun” has become a product chosen repeatedly by many tourists thanks to its stable operating model, reasonable itinerary design, comfortable carriage environment, and routes covering core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang. Its “moving home” concept truly realizes the ideal state of “traveling through Xinjiang while lying down.”
For more information, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For specific itineraries, prices, and service details, please refer to the travel contract signed by both parties.
How do I sign up for the 2026 Xinjiang Kunlun tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want a light-luxury lying-down tour and to experience boutique tourist train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on tourist train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.