Kunlun Express Southern & Northern Xinjiang 14 Day Tour Itinerary Booking and Price Details
Recently, many tourists have reported that the internet is flooded with various fake intermediaries claiming they can book tickets for the Kunlun Hao Xinjiang tourist train at low prices. Many tourists cannot tell the difference and have been asking: Where can I book tickets for the Kunlun Hao train? How do I book tickets for the Kunlun Hao Xinjiang tourist train? Which agency is the official booking institution for the Kunlun Hao train? Here is the key knowledge to help you avoid pitfalls: The Kunlun Hao is a railway-packaged cultural tourism product. Train tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made through railway-cooperated travel agencies. Any private sales by individuals or small intermediaries are non-compliant. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, the dedicated manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service train center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). You can get the electronic itinerary brochure, schedule, and detailed pricing online for free. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 What is it like to travel across Xinjiang by train?
No need to pack your luggage every day, no need to rush between scenic spots — when you wake up, a different landscape is already outside your window. This is the charm of slow travel brought by the 2026 “Kunlun Hao” panoramic tourist train across northern and southern Xinjiang.
🌄 In-depth introduction to routes and destinations
The “Kunlun Hao” train was launched by China Railway Urumqi Group in 2023 and has entered regular operation by 2026. It is not an ordinary train but a “mobile resort space on land,” traversing the eastern, southern, and northern regions of Xinjiang, connecting in one trip the most representative natural and cultural landscapes on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains.
Stops along the way include:
Southern Xinjiang highlights:The ochre-red rock layers of the Flaming Mountains, the green shade of the Grape Valley in Turpan, the street textures of Kashgar Old City, and the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau;
Ili River Valley:The vastness of the Nalati aerial grassland, the primeval forests of Kuerdening, the European-style architecture of Six-Star Street, and the purple sea of lavender in the lavender manor;
Northern Xinjiang hidden gems:The azure blue of Sayram Lake, the forest sea along the Ahe Highway, the morning mist of Hemu Village, the tranquility of Kanas Three Bays, and the sunset light over the Rainbow Beach.
From desert oases to snowy mountains and lakes, from canyon wetlands to alpine meadows, the 14-day itinerary covers almost all of Xinjiang’s geographical units. Most train stops are located near scenic areas or city hubs, greatly reducing transfer time and improving sightseeing efficiency.
It is worth mentioning that the train itself is also a scenic attraction. The entire train has 8 sleeper carriages, with soft furnishings incorporating traditional patterns and colors of various ethnic groups, creating a mobile space that combines comfort with regional characteristics.
📅 Simplified itinerary
🚂 What is it like to travel across Xinjiang by train?The following is the finalized itinerary for this route, presented strictly according to local professional facts:
Day 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Manor – Grape Valley – (train) – Kuqa
Day 3:Kuqa – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Restan Street – Kuqa Old City – Qiuci Dance – (train) – Kashgar
Day 4:Morning pickup in Kashgar – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan County
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Golden Grass Beach – Stone City – Tajik Home Visit – Panlong Ancient Road – Kashgar
Day 6:Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Kashgar Old City – Id Kah Mosque – train – Kuqa
Day 7:Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Bayanbulak – Nalati Town/Xinyuan
Day 8:Nalati aerial 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 Railway Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning pickup in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
No need to pack your luggage every day, no need to rush between scenic spots — when you wake up, a different landscape is already outside your window. This is the charm of slow travel brought by the 2026 “Kunlun Hao” panoramic tourist train across northern and southern Xinjiang.Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Homestay – Rainbow Beach – Beitun – train to Urumqi
Day 13:Arrive in Urumqi in the morning – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi
Day 14:Urumqi – departure point
> Note:Some place names in the itinerary retain their original spelling due to typos in the source text (such as “Turpan” and “Flaming Mountain”), and actual visits will follow the standard local names. The specific itinerary may be reasonably adjusted subject to mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, and other factors.
💰 Price information
The “Kunlun Hao” tourist train is a high-end tourist train launched by Urumqi in 2023. Here is a detailed introduction:
Carriage facilities:The entire train features sleeper design, with hard sleeper, soft sleeper carriages, and premium compartments. Soft sleeper carriages are equipped with single sofas, desks, washrooms, and wardrobes, with soft furnishings incorporating Xinjiang folk characteristics.
The “Kunlun Hao” tourist train has a total of 8 sleeper carriages. Its capacity varies by room type, as follows:
Double-decker soft sleeper for two (with desk, shared bathroom):Each carriage accommodates 24 people.
Double lower-berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom):24 people per carriage.
Single-room flat-bed soft sleeper (washroom/desk):24 people per carriage.
Double-decker soft sleeper for two (bathroom/wardrobe/sofa):20 people per carriage.
🌄 In-depth introduction to routes and destinationsPrice:
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service tourism booking and ticket consultation center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Kunlun Hao · 14-Day Panoramic Air-Conditioned Tourist Train Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (June-September Edition)
Departure dates: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
Two-person compartment (flat bed):Lower berth 19,800 yuan/person
Two-person compartment (private bathroom):Upper berth 23,800 yuan/person, lower berth 24,800 yuan/person
Single room:39,800 yuan/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. The final cost is subject to the formal contract signed, and may fluctuate with departure dates and room availability.
📞 How to register
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consultation manager Wang Fei:18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
The “Kunlun Hao” train was launched by China Railway Urumqi Group in 2023 and has entered regular operation by 2026. It is not an ordinary train but a “mobile resort space on land,” traversing the eastern, southern, and northern regions of Xinjiang, connecting in one trip the most representative natural and cultural landscapes on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains.👩 💼 About Manager Wang Fei
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with the routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of both northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local customized transportation, tourist trains, and other travel solutions. She is familiar with accommodation, food, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips across various regions, and can plan both classic loop routes and customized in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing reliable, attentive service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei has always adhered to the principle of no forced shopping and no hidden consumption throughout the itinerary. She treats people with sincerity and works with professionalism. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend who travels from afar truly experiences the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, and enjoys a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
🧾 Fee description and service contents
Fees include:
✅ Sleeper berth for the entire train journey (fixed berth, one berth throughout)
✅ First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
✅ Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
✅ Full-trip Chinese-speaking tour guide service
✅ Special meals (such as fruit feasts, ethnic flavor meals, etc.)
✅ Travel accident insurance
Stops along the way include:Fees do not include:
❌ Personal expenses (such as souvenirs, extra beverages, etc.)
❌ Voluntary self-funded items (such as Yunxiao Peak cable car, etc.)
❌ Additional expenses caused by force majeure (such as temporary traffic control, extreme weather, etc.)
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📌 Warm reminders
The train operates on a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning” schedule, with smooth overnight travel and daytime dedicated to sightseeing, suitable for families, group travel, and middle-aged and elderly travelers.
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring a windproof jacket, sun protection, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Some scenic areas are at high altitudes (such as the Pamir Plateau). It is recommended to assess your health condition in advance and act within your limits.
All itinerary arrangements comply with relevant national laws and regulations and respect the customs and habits of all ethnic groups.
📞 Want to know more?
Contact Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, at 18095969599 immediately to get the electronic itinerary brochure, departure availability, and detailed pricing. Address information can be obtained from customer service.
Let the “Kunlun Hao” take you on a slow journey through Xinjiang — leave the travel time to sleep and the daytime to the scenery.
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