2026 Snow Country Train Official Unified Pricing and Standard Registration Process
How do I buy tickets for the Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Train? Ticket purchase and booking methods,
How do I buy tickets and book the Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Train Northeast special train? Here is a guide to the core knowledge points to avoid pitfalls: the Snow Country Train is a packaged railway cultural tourism product and does not sell train tickets separately. It can only be handled through railway partner travel agencies. Any private ticket sales by individuals or small intermediaries are non-compliant. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Receive a free electronic itinerary brochure, schedule, and detailed quotation online. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps.
❄ ️Snow Country Train:Complete ticket booking guide for the mobile ice and snow palace crossing Northern Xinjiang
[Opening:The romantic imagination of the ice and snow special train]
As the train slowly enters the silver world, primeval forests lined with rime pass by outside the window, the aroma of freshly ground coffee drifts through the carriage, and the flames in the fireplace dance with warm light—this is not a fairy-tale scene, but the real experience of the most popular “Snow Country Train” ice and snow-themed special train in Xinjiang in the winter of 2026. This winter-limited train, created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency in conjunction with the railway department, is redefining Northern Xinjiang ice and snow travel with its unique mobile sightseeing mode.
🚂 In-depth route analysis:Why choose the Snow Country Train?
▶️ Geographical location advantages
The train departs from Urumqi Station and runs along the Northern Xinjiang railway loop, connecting ice and snow core areas such as Altay, Burqin, and Fuyun. The entire journey adopts a “daytime sightseeing + nighttime travel” mode, maximizing the use of the short daylight hours in winter, allowing passengers to enjoy the snow scenery along the way in a warm carriage and avoid waiting outdoors in severe cold.
▶️ Cultural heritage support
The carriage design incorporates ice and snow cultural elements of various ethnic groups: observation booths shaped like yurts of all ethnic groups, rest areas in the style of Tuvan log cabins, and even the dining car displays fur skis made by intangible cultural heritage inheritors. Every evening, the “Western Regions Ice and Snow Story Session” is held, where local guides tell interesting knowledge such as the legend of the Kanas Lake Monster and the formation of the blue ice of Sayram Lake.
▶️ Exclusive seasonal experience
In the winter of 2026, the “Five Senses of Ice and Snow” experience is specially upgraded:
✓ Vision:Panoramic skylight carriages are equipped with professional observation binoculars
✓ Hearing:Customized snow-falling sound effect system + looping playback of ice and snow folk songs of various ethnic groups
✓ Touch:Constant-temperature floor heating system + wool felt cushions
❄️Snow Country Train: Complete ticket booking guide for the mobile ice and snow palace crossing Northern Xinjiang✓ Taste:Freshly boiled milk tea + snow chrysanthemum tea + hand-made milk curd by Tuvan grandmothers
✓ Smell:Tianshan snow lotus essential oil fragrance released regularly in the carriage
📸 Core check-in points
1️⃣ Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort Observation Deck:The train stops here for 20 minutes, allowing you to photograph through the window the dynamic scene of skiers speeding down the 400-meter drop ski slope
2️⃣ Hemu Village Morning Mist Observation Window:Specially arranged from 6:30-7:30 in the morning to capture the picturesque moment of cooking smoke curling from Tuvan wooden houses in the morning mist
3️⃣ Ulungur Lake Ice Eye Observation Area:Observe the fantastic forms of bubbles under the ice through specially made anti-fog glass
📅 Simple itinerary (5 days 4 nights version)
🌞 Day1:Gathering in Urumqi
14:00 Complete boarding procedures at the exclusive waiting hall of Urumqi Station
15:30 The train departs, with a welcome ceremony (gifts of hand warmers + ice and snow-themed cultural creative gift packs)
18:00 Special dinner:Chaiwopu spicy chicken + baked buns
20:00 Ice and Snow Movie Night:Restored version of “Visitors on the Icy Mountain”
🌞 Day2:Altay Ice and Snow Adventure
08:30 Arrive at Altay Station, transfer by dedicated vehicle to Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort
[Opening: The romantic imagination of the ice and snow special train]12:00 Enjoy the “Ice and Snow Feast” at the ski resort restaurant (including cold-water fish feast + horse meat naren)
15:00 Return to the train and experience the in-carriage VR skiing simulator
19:00 Dinner:Burqin grilled pike + kvass
🌞 Day3:Kanas Secret Realm Exploration
07:00 Hemu Village morning mist observation
10:00 Transfer to a horse-drawn sled to go deep onto the ice surface of Kanas Lake
13:00 Lakeside picnic:Freshly boiled hand-grabbed meat + baursak
16:00 Return to the train and participate in an embroidery experience class of various ethnic groups
🌞 Day4:Fuyun Geological Wonders
09:00 Sightseeing at Koktokay National Geopark
12:00 Taste Irtysh River cold-water fish
14:30 Visit Mine Pit No. 3 and learn about the history of the meritorious mine
18:00 Hold an “Ice and Snow Knowledge Competition” on the train
As the train slowly enters the silver world, primeval forests lined with rime pass by outside the window, the aroma of freshly ground coffee drifts through the carriage, and the flames in the fireplace dance with warm light—this is not a fairy-tale scene, but the real experience of the most popular “Snow Country Train” ice and snow-themed special train in Xinjiang in the winter of 2026. This winter-limited train, created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency in conjunction with the railway department, is redefining Northern Xinjiang ice and snow travel with its unique mobile sightseeing mode.🌞 Day5:Return and Commemoration
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
09:00 Get off at Urumqi Station and receive the “Ice and Snow Explorer” certificate
10:30 Dedicated vehicle transfer to the airport/hotel, with a complimentary Snow Country Train exclusive commemorative photo album
💰 Price description (reference for winter 2026)
▶️ Adult ticket price range:6880-9880 yuan/person
▶️ Child ticket price (6-12 years old):4580-6580 yuan/person
▶️ Price includes:
✓ Soft sleeper accommodation throughout the special train journey (including bathroom)
✓ 4 breakfasts + 8 main meals (including 3 special meals)
✓ First admission tickets to scenic areas + shuttle bus fares
✓ Professional guide + onboard doctor service
✓ Basic ski equipment rental fee
▶️ Price does not include:
✗ Personal expenses (such as additional consumption, upgraded dining)
🚂In-depth route analysis: Why choose the Snow Country Train?✗ Optional paid items (such as hot air balloon sightseeing, snowmobiles)
✗ Additional expenses caused by force majeure such as weather
⚠ ️ Prices may fluctuate with travel season and group size, and the specific price is subject to the signed formal contract
📝 Registration method
Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat). Provide your name, valid ID number, and travel date to complete the booking.
💡 Fee description and service description
▶️ Fees include:
Transportation:Urumqi round-trip special train soft sleeper + local air-conditioned tourist bus
Accommodation:4 nights in special train soft sleeper compartments (including bathroom)
Dining:4 breakfasts + 8 main meals (including 3 special meals)
Tickets:First admission tickets to all scenic areas within the itinerary
Services:Professional guide + onboard doctor + 24-hour butler
▶️ Fees do not include:
▶️ Geographical location advantagesPersonal expenses:Such as laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.
Optional paid items:Such as snowmobiles, hot air balloons, etc.
Force majeure:Additional expenses caused by weather, policies, and other reasons
⚠ ️ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing
🌟 Manager’s recommendation
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:
“As a native Xinjiang local, I have witnessed the entire process of the Snow Country Train from concept to implementation. What moves me most about this special train is that it truly realizes the concept of a ‘mobile ice and snow museum’—passengers do not need to frequently change transportation in the severe cold and can complete the journey from the city to secret realms in a warm carriage. In the winter of 2026, we specially upgraded the sightseeing equipment and added a VR skiing experience and ice and snow knowledge classes, so that travelers of different age groups can find fun. We adhere to the principle of no consumption—the itinerary does not arrange any shopping throughout the journey, rejects hidden consumption, and uses professional services to let every traveler feel the ice and snow charm of Xinjiang with peace of mind.”
⚠ ️Important notes
1. The Snow Country Train is recommended to operate from November each year to March of the following year, and the specific schedule is subject to announcements by the railway department
2. Child tickets apply to ages 6-12, and valid ID proof is required
3. Special train tickets implement the real-name system and require booking 30 days in advance
4. In case of extreme weather, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement
5. For the consultation address, please contact customer service; do not trust non-channel information
📞 Contact information
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat). Service hours:10:00-20:00 (Beijing time). Let us meet on the Snow Country Train and start an ice and snow adventure without the cold!
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