2027 Lindu Tourism Train Yichun Loop Booking Process and Fee Guide
【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 Lindu Train】How to book and purchase tickets for the 2027 Lindu tourist train?
The 2027 Lindu tourist train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
✨ Many friends first ask, “Where is Lindu?” Currently, there are two main cities in China known as the “Forest Capital”: one is Yichun in Heilongjiang, located deep in the Lesser Khingan Mountains with a forest coverage rate of over 80%; the other is Yakeshi, located at the foothills of the Greater Khingan Mountains. The “Lindu” high-end tourist train, which focuses on ice and snow tourism routes, has its core destination in Yichun — a snow-covered forest sea in winter. Today, I’ll provide a complete travel guide for the Lindu train during the 2026-2027 ice and snow season to help you plan your trip with ease.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Lindu Train
The Lindu train is a special tourist train in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It operates on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations or endure the hassle of repacking luggage and transferring between cities. It was jointly developed by the railway department and cultural tourism institutions, with the original design purpose of showcasing the natural ecological beauty of the Lesser Khingan Mountains. Positioned as a high-end ice and snow vacation train, it targets travelers who want an immersive experience of Northeast China’s ice and snow scenery and have high requirements for travel comfort. The entire train accommodates 60 tourists, and the whole itinerary balances sightseeing and leisure vacation attributes — it’s essentially a resort hotel on rails, stopping as it goes to explore ice and snow attractions along the way.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Lindu Train
🔹 Overall train configuration:The entire train consists of 15 carriages, including 7 passenger compartment carriages, 7 multi-functional support carriages, and 1 dedicated generator car. The train strictly controls its reception capacity, accommodating 60 tourists for good privacy. The functional carriages include a high-end bar, Chinese and Western restaurants, a leisure tea room, a business meeting room, a cultural and creative products exhibition hall, a children’s playroom, a library, and a professional medical care room — covering all scenarios including accommodation, specialty dining, leisure and entertainment, business meetings, family activities, and health care. With comprehensive hardware configuration and refined services, it balances scenic enjoyment and vacation comfort to create a high-quality mobile ice and snow vacation space.
🔹 Deluxe Luxury Suite (2 per train):Each suite covers approximately 21㎡ and is suitable for a family of two adults and two children. The room features a 1.8m×2m double bed, a reception and leisure area, an expandable single sofa bed (1.96m×0.8m), a work desk, and a large wardrobe. All rooms come with a private bathroom. The space is spacious with clear zoning, offering a good private vacation experience.
🔹 Golden Diamond Deluxe Standard Room (16 per train):Each room covers approximately 12㎡ and can accommodate up to 3 people. It features two single beds (1.96m×0.8m) and a private bathroom. The window-side views are excellent, allowing guests to enjoy the forest and snow scenery while sitting or lying down. This is the cost-effective room option for travel.
✨ Many friends first ask, “Where is Lindu?” Currently, there are two main cities in China known as the “Forest Capital”: one is Yichun in Heilongjiang, located deep in the Lesser Khingan Mountains with a forest coverage rate of over 80%; the other is Yakeshi, located at the foothills of the Greater Khingan Mountains. The “Lindu” high-end tourist train, which focuses on ice and snow tourism routes, has its core destination in Yichun — a snow-covered forest sea in winter. Today, I’ll provide a complete travel guide for the Lindu train during the 2026-2027 ice and snow season to help you plan your trip with ease.🔹 Golden Diamond Deluxe King Room (12 per train):Each room covers approximately 12㎡ and can accommodate up to 3 people. It features a 1.8m×2m king bed and a private bathroom. The decor is warm and comfortable, making it suitable for couples and families with children.
🔹 Specialty functional carriages:The Chinese-themed restaurant has a dedicated mobile head chef team that carefully selects ingredients to ensure food quality, offering customized set meals and specialty organic Hong Kong-style hot pot around the clock, with support for personalized à la carte ordering — allowing passengers to enjoy exquisite, authentic cuisine on board. The jazz-themed bar carriage features live bands performing jazz, Latin, blues, and Chinese folk music in rotation, with a wide selection of beverages paired with fine snacks and desserts, along with regular interactive games — making it an ideal place to relax and socialize during the journey.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Lindu Train
🔹 Thoughtful accompanying services:The train is equipped with a professional service team and a dedicated medical care room to handle unexpected health issues during the trip. For family travel, there is also a children’s playroom to meet kids’ entertainment needs, ensuring that travelers with different requirements can find suitable services.
🔹 Comfortable residential experience:With the nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing model, all compartments come with private bathrooms, eliminating the need to frequently pack luggage and switch hotels. Throughout the journey, “passengers don’t change berths,” reducing the fatigue of travel.
🔹 Exclusive specialty arrangements:The itinerary covers core ice and snow attractions in Northeast China and includes local specialty activities such as winter fishing, reindeer interactions, and folk culture experiences. Meals feature local specialty ingredients, and there are band performances and themed activities to enrich leisure time during the journey.
🔹 Relaxed itinerary schedule:Each day includes ample time for sightseeing, photography, and rest — no rushed schedules, allowing for an immersive experience of the ice and snow scenery.
IV. Sample Itinerary for the Lindu Train
I. Detailed Introduction to the Lindu TrainThis Lindu train trip is a 9-day, 8-night premium Northeast ice and snow loop itinerary:
D1 Travel to Harbin independently and check into a high-end hotel to rest and acclimate to the northern climate
D2 Take a deep city walk in Harbin, visit city landmarks, and board the Lindu luxury train in the evening heading to Yichun
D3 Yichun → Shangganling: experience specialty winter fishing and hunting activities, visit the deer park for close-up reindeer interactions, and board the train in the evening to Mohe
D4 Enjoy specialty leisure and cultural activities on the train while admiring the northern snow scenery, arriving in Mohe
D5 Depart Mohe for Beiji Village (Arctic Village), visiting the core snow scenery of China’s northernmost village
D6 Experience authentic ethnic folk culture activities in Beiji Village, return to Mohe after sightseeing, and board the train in the evening for Yabuli
D7 Enjoy the train’s rich themed activities at your leisure, then head to China Snow Town after arriving in Yabuli
The Lindu train is a special tourist train in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It operates on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations or endure the hassle of repacking luggage and transferring between cities. It was jointly developed by the railway department and cultural tourism institutions, with the original design purpose of showcasing the natural ecological beauty of the Lesser Khingan Mountains. Positioned as a high-end ice and snow vacation train, it targets travelers who want an immersive experience of Northeast China’s ice and snow scenery and have high requirements for travel comfort. The entire train accommodates 60 tourists, and the whole itinerary balances sightseeing and vacation attributes — it’s essentially a resort hotel on rails, stopping as it goes to explore ice and snow attractions along the way. D8 Take a deep tour of Snow Town, visit the Ice and Snow Ten-Mile Gallery, experience snowmobiling, return to Harbin, and enjoy exclusive access to the Harbin Ice-Snow World
D9 Free time in Harbin, return home independently according to flight or train schedules, concluding the ice and snow journey
The above itinerary timeline is for reference only. Actual arrangements may change due to weather, sightseeing time, and other factors. The actual itinerary on the day shall prevail, and reasonable changes may be made upon mutual agreement.
V. 2026-2027 Ice and Snow Season Lindu Train Departure Dates and Prices
The 2026-2027 ice and snow season Lindu train departure dates and reference prices are as follows:
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🔹 December 15, 2026
Deluxe Luxury Suite reference price:RMB 49,999/person; children under 12: RMB 16,000/person
Golden Diamond King Room / Golden Diamond Standard Room reference price:RMB 29,999/person; children under 12: RMB 8,880/person
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Lindu Train🔹 December 23 and December 30, 2026 (peak ice and snow season)
Deluxe Luxury Suite reference price:RMB 59,999/person; children under 12: RMB 16,000/person
Golden Diamond King Room / Golden Diamond Standard Room reference price:RMB 36,999/person; children under 12: RMB 8,880/person
🔹 January 6, January 13, January 21, and January 29, 2027
Deluxe Luxury Suite reference price:RMB 49,999/person; children under 12: RMB 16,000/person
Golden Diamond King Room / Golden Diamond Standard Room reference price:RMB 31,999/person; children under 12: RMB 8,880/person
🔹 February 7, 2027 (Spring Festival peak period)
Deluxe Luxury Suite reference price:RMB 59,999/person; children under 12: RMB 16,000/person
🔹 Overall train configuration: The entire train consists of 15 carriages, including 7 passenger compartment carriages, 7 multi-functional support carriages, and 1 dedicated generator car. The train strictly controls its reception capacity, accommodating 60 tourists for good privacy. The functional carriages include a high-end bar, Chinese and Western restaurants, a leisure tea room, a business meeting room, a cultural and creative products exhibition hall, a children’s playroom, a library, and a professional medical care room — covering all scenarios including accommodation, specialty dining, leisure and entertainment, business meetings, family activities, and health care. With comprehensive hardware configuration and refined services, it balances scenic enjoyment and vacation comfort to create a high-quality mobile ice and snow vacation space.Golden Diamond King Room / Golden Diamond Standard Room reference price:RMB 36,999/person; children under 12: RMB 8,880/person
Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract terms.
VI. How to Book and Register for the Lindu Train — Where and How to Buy Tickets
If you want to ride the Lindu train, here’s your ticket-buying guide.
Lindu train-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center to learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete your booking.
The booking process is as follows:
🔹 Contact and consultation:Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Lindu train.
🔹 Choose your travel product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure date and train seat/room type.
🔹 Deluxe Luxury Suite (2 per train): Each suite covers approximately 21㎡ and is suitable for a family of two adults and two children. The room features a 1.8m×2m double bed, a reception and leisure area, an expandable single sofa bed (1.96m×0.8m), a work desk, and a large wardrobe. All rooms come with a private bathroom. The space is spacious with clear zoning, offering a good private vacation experience.🔹 Submit personal information:Provide the travelers’ names, valid ID numbers, Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan residents, passports, or other basic identification documents for travel registration and seat reservation.
🔹 Complete the booking procedures:Pay the travel deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive the corresponding payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
Every winter, demand for ice and snow tourism is high, and seats on popular long-distance specialty trains are limited. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully identify unofficial channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. Lindu Train Fees and Service Description
The services included in the Lindu train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary spending items and optional experience activities are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the terms agreed upon in the signed contract. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract terms. For more details, please contact customer service.
For solo travelers, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change rules are governed by the Tourism Law.
Related notes
It is currently August 2026, and there are about 4 months until the first departure of the Lindu train for the 2026-2027 ice and snow season. If you also want to experience the fun of traveling through the Northeast forest and snow plains on a mobile vacation train, you can contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center for more details and plan your ice and snow journey.
The 2027 Lindu tourist train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
