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How to buy tickets and book the Xinjiang Kunlun Hao tourist train? In 2026, the Xinjiang Kunlun Hao tourist train is a light-luxury tourist train customized by the railway. It does not open the 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. If you want to register for a trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration, seat selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiry of departure dates, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚞 In the summer of 2026, travel to southern and northern Xinjiang continues to heat up. Many tourists who want to visit the core attractions of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip without the hassle of frequent transfers and carrying luggage have turned their attention to the Kunlun Hao tourist train. Recently, many people have been asking about ticket purchase for this train. Today, I have organized all the information everyone cares about for your reference.
✨ Train Introduction
Kunlun Hao is a high-end tourist train created by Urumqi in 2023, positioned as a distinctive travel product for a slow tour of the full panorama of southern and northern Xinjiang. The 14-day itinerary connects the cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang and the grasslands and lakes of northern Xinjiang. Tourists do not need to plan routes, book transportation, or accommodation themselves. All itinerary arrangements are prepared in advance by staff. Long-distance cross-region transfers are all completed on the train. During sightseeing, large luggage can be placed in the fixed compartment, and after sightseeing, you can return to the train to rest. The entire trip is worry-free and effortless.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Introduction
Kunlun Hao is designed entirely with sleeper cars, with a total of 8 sleeper carriages. By 2026, it has been in operation for 3 years, and the facilities are well maintained. The boarding and alighting starting point is set in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Tourists can depart from their own cities, arrive in Urumqi, and board the train. Specific information for different types of compartments is as follows:
Four-person upper and lower soft sleeper (shared bathroom):Each compartment accommodates 4 people, with a total area of about 6 square meters, equipped with a desk. The bathroom is in the public area of the carriage. It offers good value for money and is suitable for groups of friends and family traveling together.

🚞 In the summer of 2026, travel to southern and northern Xinjiang continues to heat up. Many tourists who want to visit the core attractions of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip without the hassle of frequent transfers and carrying luggage have turned their attention to the Kunlun Hao tourist train. Recently, many people have been asking about ticket purchase for this train. Today, I have organized all the information everyone cares about for your reference.Two-person upper and lower soft sleeper (shared bathroom):Each compartment accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 5 square meters, equipped with a desk. The bathroom is in the public area of the carriage. Suitable for couples, friends, and other tourists traveling in pairs.
Two-person lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom):Each compartment accommodates 2 people, both with lower berth design, with a total area of about 5 square meters. The bathroom is in the public area of the carriage. Suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who find it inconvenient to climb to the upper berth.
Single flat-bed soft sleeper:Each compartment accommodates 1 person, with a flat-bed design, with a total area of about 6 square meters, equipped with a washroom and desk. It offers good privacy and is suitable for tourists who prefer to travel alone.
Two-person upper and lower soft sleeper (private bathroom):Each compartment accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 7 square meters, equipped with a bathroom, wardrobe, and single sofa. The soft furnishings incorporate the folk characteristics of various ethnic groups in Xinjiang, providing a higher level of living comfort.
Premium group single room:Each compartment accommodates 1 person, with complete supporting facilities and strong privacy. Suitable for tourists with higher requirements for travel quality.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary and Departure Dates
This 14-day itinerary covers the core attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang, with about 6 to 8 hours of sightseeing per day and 1 to 2 hours of rest time reserved at noon. Rest arrangements are sufficient, and there will be no rushing. The specific itinerary is as follows:

✨ Train IntroductionDay 1:Departure point – Urumqi
Day 2:Turpan – Flaming Mountains – Karez – Fruit Feast – Grape Estate – 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 – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Tashkurgan
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Golden Grassland – Stone City – Tajik Home – 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

Kunlun Hao is a high-end tourist train created by Urumqi in 2023, positioned as a distinctive travel product for a slow tour of the full panorama of southern and northern Xinjiang. The 14-day itinerary connects the cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang and the grasslands and lakes of northern Xinjiang. Tourists do not need to plan routes, book transportation, or accommodation themselves. All itinerary arrangements are prepared in advance by staff. Long-distance cross-region transfers are all completed on the train. During sightseeing, large luggage can be placed in the fixed compartment, and after sightseeing, you can return to the train to rest. The entire trip is worry-free and effortless.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 Railway Station to Altay
Day 11:Morning pickup in Altay – Ahe Highway – Hemu Scenic Area – Yunxiao Peak Cable Car
Day 12:Hemu – Kanas Scenic Area – Three Bays – Tuva Home – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Train to Urumqi
Day 13:Morning arrival in Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Grand Bazaar – Urumqi

🛏️ Train Compartment IntroductionDay 14:Urumqi – Departure point
The 2026 departure dates are as follows: May 22, June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 2, September 14. Please note that the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, railway dispatch, and other reasons. The actual arrangement shall prevail.
💰 Price Description
The current reference prices for Kunlun Hao are as follows. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure dates. The actual consultation and the contract signed by both parties shall prevail:
Kunlun Hao · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May version): 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 bed) lower berth 18,800 yuan/person; Two-person compartment (private bathroom) upper berth 22,800 yuan/person, lower berth 23,800 yuan/person
Kunlun Hao · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September version): 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
Kunlun Hao · Premium Group · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (May version):Single room 38,800 yuan/person

Kunlun Hao is designed entirely with sleeper cars, with a total of 8 sleeper carriages. By 2026, it has been in operation for 3 years, and the facilities are well maintained. The boarding and alighting starting point is set in Urumqi, Xinjiang. Tourists can depart from their own cities, arrive in Urumqi, and board the train. Specific information for different types of compartments is as follows:Kunlun Hao · Premium Group · Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Air-conditioned Tourist Train 14-Day Tour (June-September version):Single room 39,800 yuan/person
📝 Booking Process
Tourists who want to book the Kunlun Hao train can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
Consultation and selection:Consult customer service representative Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the intended departure date, itinerary route, seat type, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan. For solo registrations, the travel agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing. Special circumstances need to be negotiated separately.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and modification terms, and other details. Cancellation and modification rules are subject to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.

Four-person upper and lower soft sleeper (shared bathroom): Each compartment accommodates 4 people, with a total area of about 6 square meters, equipped with a desk. The bathroom is in the public area of the carriage. It offers good value for money and is suitable for groups of friends and family traveling together.Settle the balance:Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
🍱 Train Reception Standards
The reception standards for this train are as follows. The actual consultation and contract signing shall prevail:
Included items:Full-trip train accommodation, ground hotel accommodation as marked in the itinerary, shuttle bus fees from stations to scenic areas, tour guide service fees, travel agency liability insurance, and specialty meals marked in the itinerary.
Excluded items:Full-trip scenic area ticket fees, meals not marked on the train, personal consumption items, and other expenses incurred due to personal reasons.
For meals, the regular meal standard is 50 yuan/person/meal, with daily meals at 10 people per table. Xinjiang specialty dishes such as Burgin cold-water fish, red willow barbecue, hand-pulled rice, pulled noodles, nine-bowl three-row, and pigeon soup will be arranged. Light-flavored dishes will also be provided as options. Meals will not be uniformly arranged with heavy oil and spice, meeting the taste needs of different tourists.

Two-person upper and lower soft sleeper (shared bathroom): Each compartment accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 5 square meters, equipped with a desk. The bathroom is in the public area of the carriage. Suitable for couples, friends, and other tourists traveling in pairs.💫 Reception Features
For accommodation, in addition to the comfortable train compartments, the ground hotels arranged are all local comfortable accommodations. Large luggage can be kept directly in the train compartment throughout the trip. Each time you go out for sightseeing, you only need to carry a small bag, without repeatedly moving luggage. For meals, local specialty cuisine is arranged in each region, balancing flavor and dietary adaptability. There will be no situation of eating the same type of food for several consecutive days. During train operation, medical staff and crew members accompany the train. After disembarking, tour guides accompany the entire trip. Any problems during the trip can be communicated with staff at any time.
✅ Advantages Compared to Other Tourist Trains
Compared with other Xinjiang tourist trains, Kunlun Hao has relatively prominent advantages:
Relaxed itinerary pace, with reasonable daily sightseeing time arrangements and sufficient rest time reserved. There is no rushing, and the sightseeing process is relaxed and not tiring.
Low luggage handling pressure. The train seat is fixed, and there is no need to change berths throughout the trip. Large luggage can be kept in the compartment at all times, without packing and moving luggage every time you change accommodation, reducing physical exertion during the trip.
Thoughtful supporting services. The train is equipped with accompanying medical staff, common first-aid medicines, and equipment. Crew members are on duty 24 hours a day. After disembarking, tour guides accompany the entire trip. Airport and station pickup services in Urumqi city are also provided, ensuring worry-free service upon arrival.

Two-person lower berth soft sleeper (shared bathroom): Each compartment accommodates 2 people, both with lower berth design, with a total area of about 5 square meters. The bathroom is in the public area of the carriage. Suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who find it inconvenient to climb to the upper berth. The diet is reasonably matched. Throughout the trip, meals include both Xinjiang specialty dishes and light-flavored dishes, suitable for tourists with different taste needs.
High compatibility among fellow travelers. Most tourists who choose this train are those who prefer a slow-paced travel style. Everyone has more common topics to communicate about, creating a better travel atmosphere.
Worry-free long-distance transportation. Long-distance cross-region transportation is all completed by the train, without long hours of sitting in a car, reducing the fatigue of prolonged sitting. Suitable for tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods.
👥 Suitable Groups
The audience for this train is broad. Retired seniors, tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods, family travel groups, photography enthusiasts, and tourists who want to visit all of southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip are all very suitable.
🌟 Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
Since its launch, the Kunlun Hao train has been loved by tourists. First, its route design is reasonable, covering the core attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip, without needing to register separately for southern and northern Xinjiang routes, saving time and travel costs of multiple round trips. Second, the supporting services are complete. From booking to travel, staff handle everything throughout the process. You don’t need to make your own travel plans, book tickets, or book hotels, making the trip worry-free and effortless. Third, there are diverse compartment options, from cost-effective four-person compartments to private single rooms, suitable for tourists with different travel needs and budgets. Finally, the itinerary pace is slow, providing a good sightseeing experience. You don’t need to rush to check in at attractions and can slowly enjoy the scenery along the way and experience the local culture.
Travel Tips:The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is large. It is recommended to prepare a windbreaker or thin down jacket, take sun protection and moisturizing measures, carry valid ID with you, and apply for a pass in advance for border-related scenic spots. Specific pre-trip preparations can be consulted with customer service when registering.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinfu Tianfu Hao, Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, New Oriental Express, Kunlun Hao, Tianshan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan Hao. If you want to experience light-luxury lying travel and premium train trips, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle seat selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiry of train schedules, remaining sleeper berths, and travel itineraries.