2026 Snow Country Train Northeast Special Train Ticket Buying, Purchasing, Presale, and Registration Complete Guide

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 core knowledge point to help everyone 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 of 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 table, 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, among other steps.
[Snow Country Train:A dream journey to unlock the ice and snow romance of Northern Xinjiang]✨
🌨 ️ Snow Country Train:An ice and snow fairy tale crossing the Tianshan Mountains
When the biting cold wind carries snowflakes across the Tianshan Mountains, a train full of anticipation is slowly heading toward the ice and snow secret realm of Northern Xinjiang—this is the most watched “Snow Country Train” tourism special train in the winter of 2026. As Xinjiang’s first special train themed on ice and snow, it adopts the design concept of a “moving ice and snow castle,” excellently integrating ice and snow elements inside and outside the carriages with the magnificent natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang, making it a popular choice for tourists coming to Xinjiang in winter.
🚂 Special train features:Immersive ice and snow experience
Panoramic glass carriages:Through 360-degree panoramic glass windows, the continuous snow mountains, forests covered with rime, and frozen lakes outside are all in view, as if being in a flowing ice and snow painting.
Themed carriage design: Each carriage is named after a different ice and snow landscape in Northern Xinjiang, such as “Kanas Snowfield,” “Sayram Lake Blue Ice,” and “Hemu Snow Village.” The carriages are decorated with handicrafts of various ethnic groups and ice and snow photography works, and local folk music is played on a loop, creating a strong regional cultural atmosphere.
Intelligent temperature control system:The carriage maintains a constant temperature of 22°C and is equipped with humidifiers and air purification devices. Even if it is icy and snowy outside, it remains warm and comfortable inside.
Special catering service:Ethnic milk tea, baked samsa, naren, and other ethnic delicacies are provided, as well as Xinjiang specialty fruit platters, allowing your taste buds to start an ice and snow journey too.
📅 Latest operating information for 2026
Departure time:From December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, one departure daily (specific schedules may change due to weather; actual consultation shall prevail).
Itinerary duration:5 days and 4 nights (departing from Urumqi, ending in Altay, traveling by special train both ways).

[Snow Country Train: A dream journey to unlock the ice and snow romance of Northern Xinjiang]✨Stops:Urumqi Station, Fuyun Station (Keketuohai), Beitun Station (Kanas), Altay Station.
Open areas:The special train covers the core ice and snow scenic areas of Northern Xinjiang throughout the journey, including Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Keketuohai Geopark, Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort, and more.
🎫 Reservation and ticket purchase guide
Ticket purchase channel:Snow Country Train ticketing is uniformly represented by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Advance booking through the travel agency is required, and direct individual ticket purchase is not currently supported.
Reservation process:
1️⃣ Contact the travel agency:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat), and provide the number of travelers, dates, and special needs (such as parent-child carriages, senior groups, etc.).
2️⃣ Confirm the itinerary:Choose the “Classic Ice and Snow Route” or “In-depth Photography Route” according to your needs. After both parties reach an agreement, reasonable changes can be made to the itinerary.
3️⃣ Pay the deposit:Pay the deposit as agreed in the contract (usually 30% of the total cost), and pay the balance 7 days before departure.
4️⃣ Collect tickets:3 days before departure, the travel agency will send the electronic ticket and itinerary to the reserved mobile phone. With valid identification, exchange for a paper ticket at the dedicated window at Urumqi Station.
⚠ ️ Notes:
Special train seats are limited. It is recommended to book 15 days in advance, especially for holidays such as Spring Festival and New Year’s Day.

🌨️ Snow Country Train: An ice and snow fairy tale crossing the Tianshan MountainsChildren’s tickets (6-12 years old) are 70% of the adult ticket price, and children under 6 are free (without a seat).
If the special train is suspended due to extreme weather, the travel agency will assist with rescheduling or refund according to the contract.
🗺 ️ 5-day classic itinerary
Day 1:Urumqi → Fuyun (Keketuohai)
Morning:Meet at Urumqi Station and take the special train to Fuyun, enjoying the snowfield scenery of the Junggar Basin along the way.
Afternoon:Arrive at Keketuohai Geopark, visit Mine Pit No. 3 and Zhongshan, and experience snowmobile crossing through the forest sea.
Evening:Stay at a hot spring hotel in the scenic area, soak in hot springs to drive away the cold, and taste ethnic hand-grabbed meat.
Day 2:Fuyun → Beitun (Kanas)
Morning:Take the special train to Beitun, viewing the frozen wonder of the Irtysh River along the way.
Afternoon:Arrive at the Kanas scenic area, take a horse-drawn sled to tour Kanas Lake, and check in at the “Ice and Snow Fairy Tale World” photography spot.
Evening:Stay in a wooden cabin in Hemu Village, join a bonfire party, and listen to the Tuvans play the tsuur.

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)
When the biting cold wind carries snowflakes across the Tianshan Mountains, a train full of anticipation is slowly heading toward the ice and snow secret realm of Northern Xinjiang—this is the most watched “Snow Country Train” tourism special train in the winter of 2026. As Xinjiang’s first special train themed on ice and snow, it adopts the design concept of a “moving ice and snow castle,” excellently integrating ice and snow elements inside and outside the carriages with the magnificent natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang, making it a popular choice for tourists coming to Xinjiang in winter.Day 3:In-depth tour of Kanas
All day:Free time or optional paid activities:
Snow hiking:Follow a guide through the birch forest to look for snow mushrooms and ice waterfalls.
Skiing experience:Learn double-board skiing at Hemu Ski Resort (beginner slope); instructor fees are self-paid.
Starry sky photography:Photograph the Milky Way in an open area outside the village at night; the travel agency provides professional tripod rental.
Day 4:Beitun → Altay (Jiangjun Mountain)
Morning:Take the special train to Altay, enjoying the post-snow wonder of the Gobi Desert along the way.
Afternoon:Arrive at Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort, experience intermediate slope skiing, or choose entertainment items such as snow tubing and ice bicycles.
Evening:Return to Altay city and taste Russian-style bread and kvass.
Day 5:Altay → Urumqi
Morning:Free time; you can stroll along Altay’s Sino-Russian Old Street and buy specialties such as snow chrysanthemum and black honey.

🚂 Special train features: Immersive ice and snow experienceNoon:Take the special train back, arrive at Urumqi Station in the afternoon, and end the itinerary.
💰 Reference price description (winter 2026)
Adult ticket price:From 4980 yuan/person (including round-trip special train hard sleeper tickets, 4 nights’ accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic areas, 4 breakfasts and 6 main meals, and guide service).
Price fluctuations:Prices may change with travel season, group size, and service standards. During Spring Festival, prices increase by about 20%. The signed contract shall prevail.
Optional paid items:Ski instructor (200 yuan/hour), snowmobile (150 yuan/lap), hot spring (120 yuan/person), etc., chosen voluntarily.
💡 Cost inclusions and exclusions
Cost inclusions:
Transportation:Round-trip hard sleeper on the Snow Country Train (can be upgraded to soft sleeper for an additional 600 yuan/person).
Accommodation:4 nights in hotels/wooden cabins (including breakfast), among which Kanas and Hemu are featured accommodations within the scenic areas.
Tickets:First admission tickets to Keketuohai, Kanas, and Jiangjun Mountain Ski Resort.
Meals:6 main meals (including ethnic specialty meals); main meal standard is 40 yuan/person.

Panoramic glass carriages: Through 360-degree panoramic glass windows, the continuous snow mountains, forests covered with rime, and frozen lakes outside are all in view, as if being in a flowing ice and snow painting.Services:Full-journey guide accompaniment, scenic area commentary, and 24-hour emergency support.
Cost exclusions:
Personal consumption:Shopping, optional entertainment items, telephone charges, etc.
Force majeure:Additional costs caused by weather, policies, etc. (such as the price difference for switching to a bus if the special train is suspended).
Others:Meals not mentioned, (if separate accommodation is required, supplement 800 yuan/4 nights).
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
👩💼 Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with full-line travel routes across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. Wang Fei is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining Western Regions cultural history, easily resolving travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the journey.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout itineraries without consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, carefully allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and to travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat) to obtain the latest remaining seat information and promotional activities. For address-related questions, please consult customer service; we provide one-stop service for you!
This winter, let the Snow Country Train take you through the ice and snow to meet the purest romance of Northern Xinjiang! ❄️🚂
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