How to Book Tickets for the Snow Country Train Common Misconceptions and Practical Pitfall Avoidance Guide for Ice and Snow Special Train Registration

How to buy tickets and book the 2027 Snow Country tourist train? The Snow Country tourist train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist train that does not open ticket purchasing through the 12306 channel; seats are uniformly allocated by qualified cooperative cultural tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Registration and berth selection, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, and real-time inquiries can be made about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
[Snow Country Tourist Train:2027 Panoramic In-Depth Experience Guide]
🚂 Train Positioning and Features:A mobile “Ice and Snow Culture Museum”
The Snow Country tourist train is a winter-themed train created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency in conjunction with the railway department. With the core positioning of “slow travel in Xinjiang · immersive ice and snow,” it is designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly groups and tourists seeking a comfortable experience. The train uses fully enclosed constant-temperature carriages equipped with humidification systems and oxygen supply equipment, effectively alleviating winter dryness and altitude sickness. It is suitable for retired elderly people, parent-child families, and tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods.
The train route runs through the core ice and snow area of northern Xinjiang, connecting popular destinations such as Urumqi, Altay, Burqin, and Kanas. The whole journey adopts a “train follows the people” model, so tourists do not need to frequently change transportation, and luggage can remain in the carriage the whole time, saving effort and worry. In 2027, an “Ice and Snow Photography Theme Carriage” will be newly added, equipped with a professional photography equipment storage area and photography guidance services to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts.
🛌 Detailed Explanation of Compartment Types and Facilities
Snow Country offers 4 compartment types to meet different budgets and needs:
Luxury Scenic Soft Sleeper Compartment (2 people/room)
Area:12 square meters
Facilities:Bathroom, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, intelligent temperature control system, humidifier, 24-hour hot water, safe, charging ports (including USB-C)
Years in operation:Put into use in 2025, train age 2 years
Starting point:Urumqi Station to Altay Station, 12 hours in total
Boarding points:Urumqi Station (main station), Shihezi Station, Kuitun Station, Karamay Station
Comfort Standard Soft Sleeper Compartment (4 people/room)

[Snow Country Tourist Train: 2027 Panoramic In-Depth Experience Guide]Area:8 square meters
Facilities:Shared bathroom (shared by every 2 compartments), scenic window, charging ports, luggage storage area
Years in operation:Same as above
Boarding points:Same as above
Family Theme Hard Sleeper Compartment (6 people/room)
Area:10 square meters
Facilities:Shared bathroom (shared by every 3 compartments), foldable children’s bed, parent-child interaction table
Years in operation:Same as above
Boarding points:Same as above
Economy Hard Seat Carriage (open layout, upgradeable to soft seat)
Area:No fixed partitions
Facilities:Adjustable seats, charging ports, shared luggage rack
Years in operation:Same as above
Boarding points:Same as above

🚂 Train Positioning and Features: A mobile “Ice and Snow Culture Museum”📅 2027 Departure Dates and Itinerary Arrangement
In 2027, Snow Country plans to operate 12 departures, covering the ice and snow season from December to February of the following year. The specific departure dates are:
December:5th, 15th, 25th
January:5th, 15th, 25th
February:5th, 15th, 25th
Additional departures:December 30 (New Year’s Eve special train), January 30 (Spring Festival departure)
[7-Day Classic Itinerary Example (taking the December 15 departure as an example)]
Day 1:Gather in Urumqi
Morning:Gather at Urumqi Station and depart on Snow Country
Afternoon:Hold a “Xinjiang Ice and Snow Culture Lecture” in the carriage and taste welcome tea snacks
Tour duration:0 hours (while traveling)
Rest time:Sufficient, free time available
Day 2:Urumqi→Altay
Morning:Arrive in Altay and visit Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort (beginner slope experience)

The Snow Country tourist train is a winter-themed train created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency in conjunction with the railway department. With the core positioning of “slow travel in Xinjiang · immersive ice and snow,” it is designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly groups and tourists seeking a comfortable experience. The train uses fully enclosed constant-temperature carriages equipped with humidification systems and oxygen supply equipment, effectively alleviating winter dryness and altitude sickness. It is suitable for retired elderly people, parent-child families, and tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods.Afternoon:Go to Birch Forest Park to photograph snow scenery
Tour duration:6 hours
Rest time:1.5-hour lunch break
Day 3:Altay→Kanas
Morning:Take a vehicle to Kanas and enjoy the rime corridor along the way
Afternoon:Visit the ice surface activity area of Kanas Lake
Tour duration:7 hours
Rest time:1-hour lunch break
Day 4:Kanas in-depth tour
Morning:Hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay)
Afternoon:Experience a Tuvan family visit and learn to make snow sculptures
Tour duration:6.5 hours
Rest time:1.5-hour lunch break

The train route runs through the core ice and snow area of northern Xinjiang, connecting popular destinations such as Urumqi, Altay, Burqin, and Kanas. The whole journey adopts a “train follows the people” model, so tourists do not need to frequently change transportation, and luggage can remain in the carriage the whole time, saving effort and worry. In 2027, an “Ice and Snow Photography Theme Carriage” will be newly added, equipped with a professional photography equipment storage area and photography guidance services to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts.Day 5:Kanas→Burqin
Morning:Go to Burqin and visit the Sino-Russian Old Wharf Style Street
Afternoon:Free time (recommended to taste the cold-water fish banquet)
Tour duration:5 hours
Rest time:2-hour lunch break
Day 6:Burqin→Urumqi
Morning:Return on Snow Country; an “Ice and Snow Photography Exhibition” is held in the carriage
Afternoon:Rest freely or participate in interactive games
Tour duration:0 hours (while traveling)
Rest time:Sufficient
Day 7:Disband in Urumqi
Morning:Arrive at Urumqi Station and be transferred to the station according to flight/train number
💰 Price Explanation (2027 Reference)
Snow Country adopts a “one price includes designated items within the itinerary” model. The fee includes transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, and guide services. The 2027 reference prices are as follows (taking adults as an example):

🛌 Detailed Explanation of Compartment Types and FacilitiesLuxury Scenic Soft Sleeper Compartment:12,800 yuan/person
Comfort Standard Soft Sleeper Compartment:9,800 yuan/person
Family Theme Hard Sleeper Compartment:7,800 yuan/person
Economy Hard Seat Carriage:5,800 yuan/person
Child price (6-12 years old):70% of adult price; free for children under 6 (no bed occupied)
Price explanation:
Fees may fluctuate with departure dates; the contract or same-day confirmation shall prevail
Sign up 60 days in advance to enjoy an early-bird discount (consult customer service for details)
：For single applicants, we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation
📝 Detailed Booking Process
Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seats, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers and lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to compartment class (luxury compartment 3,000 yuan/person, standard compartment 2,000 yuan/person, hard sleeper compartment 1,500 yuan/person, hard seat carriage 1,000 yuan/person) and obtain an official travel receipt.
Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change clauses.

Snow Country offers 4 compartment types to meet different budgets and needs:Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
Registration method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
🍽 ️ Reception Standards and Featured Services
Included items:
Full-journey special train transportation fees
Local four-star hotel accommodation (characteristic wooden cabins within the Kanas scenic area)
6 breakfasts and 12 main meals (including 3 featured meals:cold-water fish banquet, Tuvan family banquet, Xinjiang hand-grabbed rice)
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for all scenic spots
Professional guide and accompanying doctor services
Travel accident insurance
Excluded items:
Personal consumption (such as shopping and entertainment items)
Optional paid items (such as high-end slope coach services at the ski resort)

Luxury Scenic Soft Sleeper Compartment (2 people/room)Meal standard:
Main meal standard:80 yuan/person/meal (including staple food, hot dishes, soup, and fruit)
Featured meal standard:120 yuan/person/meal
Number of diners:
Group meals:10 people/table (can be flexibly changed)
Featured meals:Arranged separately according to compartment type
Meal flavors:
Three choices are provided: mild, slightly spicy, and very spicy, to meet different needs
Hot ginger tea, honey water, and other cold-dispelling drinks are provided daily
🌟 Reception Features and Advantages
Accommodation standard:Stay in characteristic Tuvan wooden cabins within the Kanas scenic area and experience cellar-style heating; four-star hotels are arranged in other cities, striving for comfortable rest.
Catering arrangement:Three flavors of meals are provided daily, with featured meals accounting for 50%, including Xinjiang signature dishes such as cold-water fish banquet and roast whole lamb.
Pace design:Daily tour duration is controlled at 6-7 hours, with a 1-2 hour lunch break, avoiding fatigue and rushing.
Medical support:A general practitioner and first-aid equipment accompany the group, and health indicators such as tourists’ blood pressure and blood oxygen are monitored daily.

Area: 12 square metersSuitable groups:70% of tourists are middle-aged and elderly people over 50, and the itinerary balances leisure and experience.
Service details:Luggage is carried by staff throughout the journey, and 24-hour hot water and power bank rental services are provided in the carriage.
👥 Suitable groups
Retired elderly people (60-75 years old)
Tourists who cannot ride in cars for long periods
Parent-child families (Family Theme Hard Sleeper Compartment recommended)
Photography enthusiasts (Luxury Scenic Soft Sleeper Compartment recommended)
Tourists seeking high-quality slow travel
🔥 Reasons for continued popularity
High safety:Fully enclosed carriage + oxygen supply, suitable for high-altitude areas
Strong comfort:Constant temperature and humidity environment, saying goodbye to the bumps of traditional tourist buses
Unique experience:In-depth visits to winter-limited landscapes such as Kanas and Hemu
Thoughtful service:Detailed designs such as accompanying doctors, luggage custody, and flavor customization
Good value for money:One-price-includes-designated-items model, no hidden consumption, transparent and reassuring
Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the latest 2027 departure information and promotional activities!
How to register for the 2027 Snow Country tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Jinxiu Dongfang, Chengdu, Baiyun, New Oriental Express, Shifang, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For light-luxury lying-down travel and boutique special train experiences, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, and real-time inquiries can be made about special train schedules, remaining sleeper berths, and itineraries.