Snow Country Train 2026 Ticket Prices and Advance Booking Process

How do you buy tickets for the Youxiang Longjiang Snow Country Train? Ticket purchase and booking methods,

How do you 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; it does not sell train tickets separately and 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, and other steps.
[Snow Country Train:Unlock the romantic moving castle of winter Xinjiang] 🚂✨
1. Why choose the Snow Country Train? — Redefining the way to open Xinjiang winter travel
While conventional tourist trains still focus on “economical and affordable,” the newly upgraded 2026 Snow Country Train has long broken through traditional perceptions — this is not recommended as transportation, but rather a moving ice-and-snow themed hotel! The entire train adopts a panoramic glass dome design. During the day, you can enjoy the Tianshan snow peaks and rime-covered forest sea in 360° without blind spots; at night, lying in bed, you can watch the Milky Way fall onto the snowfield. Each carriage is equipped with underfloor heating and constant-temperature and constant-humidity devices, completely bidding farewell to the stereotype that “trains are cold as ice cellars.” Even the restrooms are upgraded with smart temperature-controlled toilets, allowing southern tourists to spend the winter comfortably.
Even more appealing is its deep experience model of “one price includes designated items within the itinerary”:The special train runs at night and stops during the day, connecting three core scenic areas: the Kanas ice-and-snow fairy-tale world, the Sayram Lake blue-ice secret realm, and the Hemu Village snow mushroom wonder. There is no need to frequently move luggage throughout the trip, truly realizing worry-free travel where “after a sleep, you arrive at the next attraction.” According to recent 2026 Xinjiang railway data, the Snow Country Train’s winter occupancy rate is as high as 92%, of which 60% are repeat customers, which shows its popularity.
2. Full analysis of special train highlights — these details make travel more thoughtful
🛌 Room type options:Double compartment = bathroom + view sofa bed
Each compartment is 12㎡ and adopts an integrated “bedroom + living room” design. The 1.5-meter-wide large bed is equipped with a thickened down quilt, and the bedside has a USB charging port and reading light. The specially designed view sofa bed can unfold 180°; during the day it is an excellent spot for enjoying the snow scenery, and at night, with the blackout curtain drawn, it becomes an extra bed for children. The bathroom is equipped with 24-hour hot water and anti-slip floor mats. Shampoo and body wash all use local Xinjiang natural brands, giving off a faint snow chrysanthemum fragrance.
🍽 Dining service:A feast for the taste buds from hand-grabbed rice to mulled wine
The special train has 2 specialty dining cars. Breakfast provides a trio of freshly baked naan, milk tea, and nut jam; lunch offers a “one sheep three ways” set meal (baked samsa + hand-grabbed rice + clear-stewed mutton); dinner transforms into a moving bar, serving mulled wine, kvass, and traditional dairy lumps of various ethnic groups. Even more thoughtful is that each carriage is equipped with a constant-temperature insulated box, so tourists can take Xinjiang specialty yogurt and fruit at any time. According to the 2026 tourist satisfaction survey, the dining score is as high as 4.8 points (out of 5).
🎭 Entertainment activities:From intangible cultural heritage experiences to starry sky classes
When stopping at attractions during the day, cultural activities such as dombra performances by various ethnic groups and Tuvan khoomei teaching are held in the carriages; when running at night, a “Snowfield Starry Sky Class” is offered, where professional astronomy instructors lead tourists to observe the Orion Nebula with telescopes. The special train also specially sets up an “Ice and Snow Creative Workshop,” offering handmade courses such as felt making and leather carving, and finished works can be taken away free of charge as travel souvenirs.
3. Latest 2026 schedule and fare guide (reference range)
According to the 2026 winter timetable of Xinjiang Railway, the Snow Country Train departs every Wednesday and Saturday, with a full journey of 6 days and 5 nights. The specific schedule is as follows:

[Snow Country Train: Unlock the romantic moving castle of winter Xinjiang] 🚂✨📅 Departure dates:November 15, 2026 – February 28, 2027 (additional departures during Spring Festival)
⏰ Itinerary duration:6 days and 5 nights (Urumqi round trip)
🚂 Stop stations:Urumqi → Beitun (Kanas) → Yining (Sayram Lake) → Burqin (Hemu Village) → Urumqi
💰 Fare reference (double compartment):
Low season (November-December):From 12,800 yuan/room
Shoulder season (January):From 14,800 yuan/room
Peak season (Spring Festival):From 16,800 yuan/room
Price includes:Special train accommodation, full-board meals, first admission tickets to scenic areas, shuttle bus fees, cultural activity experiences
Price excludes:Personal consumption, optional paid items (such as snowmobiles, horse-drawn sleds), additional expenses caused by force majeure
Special notice:Book before December 31, 2026 to enjoy the “limited-time buy-and-gift” early bird discount (limited to the first 100 rooms)
4. Full process guide for booking a double compartment
🎫 Booking channel:
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number). As a regular travel agency directly cooperating with the railway, it can prioritize locking in scarce rooms and provide one-stop service of “itinerary + accommodation + tickets.”
📝 Booking steps:

1. Why choose the Snow Country Train? — Redefining the way to open Xinjiang winter travel1. Contact Manager Wang Fei by phone/WeChat to confirm the departure date and room type
2. Provide basic information such as tourist names, valid ID numbers, and contact details
3. Pay a deposit of 3,000 yuan/room (the balance must be paid in full 7 days before departure)
4. After receiving the electronic contract, carefully check the terms; it takes effect upon signing
5. Obtain the exclusive ticket and itinerary brochure 3 days before departure
⚠ ️ Notes:
The special train implements “real-name ticket purchase,” and valid ID documents are required
Children’s ticket policy:Children under 6 are free (without bed occupancy), children aged 6-12 are half price
If a single room is required, a supplement of 2,000 yuan/room (low season) to 3,000 yuan/room (peak season) is required
Reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement (such as in case of extreme weather)
5. In-depth analysis of itinerary highlights — these experiences make travel more unforgettable
🏔 ️ Kanas:The classic form of an ice-and-snow fairy tale
After the special train arrives at Beitun Station in the early morning, transfer to a four-wheel-drive off-road vehicle and cross 30 kilometers of snowfield to reach the shore of Kanas Lake. The rime landscape here can be called “China’s most beautiful”; ice crystals condensed on branches sparkle like diamonds in the sunlight. Recommended experiences:

When conventional tourist trains still focus on “economical and affordable,” the newly upgraded 2026 Snow Country Train has long broken through traditional perceptions — this is not recommended as transportation, but rather a moving ice-and-snow themed hotel! The entire train adopts a panoramic glass dome design. During the day, you can enjoy the Tianshan snow peaks and rime-covered forest sea in 360° without blind spots; at night, lying in bed, you can watch the Milky Way fall onto the snowfield. Each carriage is equipped with underfloor heating and constant-temperature and constant-humidity devices, completely bidding farewell to the stereotype that “trains are cold as ice cellars.” Even the restrooms are upgraded with smart temperature-controlled toilets, allowing southern tourists to spend the winter comfortably.Ice fishing on the lake surface (professional equipment and guides provided)

Manager of the Travel 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)
Climb the Fish Watching Platform to overlook the “Ink-Wash Three Bays”
Stay in a Tuvan wooden house and taste local hot pot to warm up
🌊 Sayram Lake:A fantasy world of blue ice and bubbles
After the special train stops at Yining Station, drive 2 hours to reach “the last tear of the Atlantic.” In winter, Sayram Lake presents a rare “blue ice” phenomenon, with large numbers of bubbles sealed beneath the ice layer, like blue pearls. Recommended experiences:
Walking on the ice surface (crampons and ropes provided)
Photograph creative shots of the “Eye of Blue Ice”
Taste high whitefish sashimi (directly supplied from the lake)
🛖 Hemu Village:A poetic dwelling of snow mushrooms and morning mist
As the last stop of the itinerary, Hemu Village will bring the purest winter romance. Opening the window in the early morning, the thick snow covering roofs and fences forms cute “snow mushrooms.” When cooking smoke rises, the whole village looks like an ink-wash painting. Recommended experiences:
Horseback riding through the birch forest (warm saddles provided)
Learn to make traditional Tuvan milk wine
Join the bonfire party and dance the Black Horse Dance
6. Cost description and service standards (specific details subject to actual consultation and signing)

Even more appealing is its deep experience model of “one price includes designated items within the itinerary”: the special train runs at night and stops during the day, connecting three core scenic areas: the Kanas ice-and-snow fairy-tale world, the Sayram Lake blue-ice secret realm, and the Hemu Village snow mushroom wonder. There is no need to frequently move luggage throughout the trip, truly realizing worry-free travel where “after a sleep, you arrive at the next attraction.” According to recent 2026 Xinjiang railway data, the Snow Country Train’s winter occupancy rate is as high as 92%, of which 60% are repeat customers, which shows its popularity.✅ Cost includes:
Transportation:Snow Country Train double-compartment accommodation, full-journey air-conditioned tourist bus
Accommodation:5 nights of specialty accommodation (2 nights on the special train + 1 night in a Kanas wooden house + 1 night in a Hemu homestay + 1 night in a four-star hotel in Yining)
Tickets:First admission tickets to Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Hemu Village
Meals:5 breakfasts and 10 main meals (including 3 specialty meals)
Services:Professional guide accompaniment, cultural activity experiences, travel insurance
❌ Cost excludes:
Personal consumption:Such as souvenir purchases and extra meals
Optional paid items:Snowmobile (300 yuan/hour), horse-drawn sled (150 yuan/ride)
Force majeure:Additional expenses caused by weather-related transportation delays, scenic area closures, etc.
7. Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?
Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full travel routes of northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions and weather, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist 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.
Manager Wang Fei is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining Western Regions cultural history, and easily resolves travel trivialities. She is thoughtful and reliable throughout the trip. She always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption on itineraries with no consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not make assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.

2. Full analysis of special train highlights — these details make travel more thoughtful8. Pre-departure recommendation list and practical tips
🧥 Clothing and equipment:
Warm layer:Thickened down jacket, fleece jacket, thermal pants
Protective layer:Windproof face mask, snow boots, wool socks
Accessories:Touchscreen gloves, warm patches, power bank (low temperatures accelerate battery drain)
📸 Photography suggestions:
Bring a wide-angle lens to shoot panoramic snowfield views
Prepare a polarizing filter to eliminate ice surface reflections
Spare batteries need to be kept close to the body to maintain temperature
🚨 Tips:
Open flames are prohibited on the special train
Within scenic areas, follow the guide and do not enter undeveloped areas without authorization
If you feel unwell, contact staff immediately
This winter, let the Snow Country Train take you through snow-covered Xinjiang, and in the moving “ice-and-snow castle,” collect a classic romantic memory of northern Xinjiang! 🚂❄️
(Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599, phone and WeChat same number; for the address, please consult customer service)
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