How to Book the Xinjiang Tianshan Tourism Train Official Ticketing Channels and Step by Step Guide
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tianshan Train Ticket Booking Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
For overseas Chinese friends, the key to booking the “Tianshan” tourist train is to find a formal and reliable booking channel. The following booking guide focuses on booking through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🚂 What is the “Tianshan”?
The “Tianshan” is a high-quality tourist train created by Xinjiang railway authorities, featuring “traveling Xinjiang by train.” It is ideal for tourists who want to visit the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.
Itinerary mode:It adopts the mode of “the train follows the travelers, travelers play while the train stops, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning.” Tourists visit scenic spots during the day and take the train to the next stop at night, without needing to change berths or carry luggage throughout the trip.
Scenery along the way:The route connects snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, ancient cities, and other diverse landscapes, allowing travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse scenery in one trip.
Train facilities:The carriages are mainly soft sleepers, including deluxe soft sleepers, regular soft sleepers, and hard sleepers. The train is equipped with a dining car, bar/multi-function car, offering Xinjiang cuisine, beverages, and entertainment facilities such as KTV and chess/cards, in a comfortable environment.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Highlights at a Glance
The following is the original text of the route’s “Simplified Itinerary” for a quick overview of the daily schedule:
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pickup and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Wucaitan (Colorful Beach) – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
For overseas Chinese friends, the key to booking the “Tianshan” tourist train is to find a formal and reliable booking channel. The following booking guide focuses on booking through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan – Tajik home visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Irrigation System – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Various cities across China (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Price and Departure Date Reference
The following is the original text of the route’s “Prices and Departure Dates.” Specific fees are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency:
I. Departure dates (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room:13,999 RMB/person
🚂 What is the “Tianshan”?Blue Diamond 2-person room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:12,999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond 4-person room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:13,999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond 4-person room (upper berth):16,999 RMB/person
The “Tianshan” is a high-quality tourist train created by Xinjiang railway authorities, featuring “traveling Xinjiang by train.” It is ideal for tourists who want to visit the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.Blue Diamond 4-person room (lower berth):17,999 RMB/person
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Blue Diamond 2-person room:24,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:17,888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond 4-person room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:29,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:17,888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Itinerary mode: Adopts the mode of “the train follows the travelers, travelers play while the train stops, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning.” Tourists visit scenic spots during the day and take the train to the next stop at night, without needing to change berths or carry luggage throughout the trip.Blue Diamond 4-person room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:15,999 RMB/person
> Friendly Reminder:The above are reference prices. Actual fees may vary due to berth availability, season, and other factors. Please refer to the final contract.
📝 Detailed Booking Process for Overseas Chinese
As an overseas Chinese, the booking process usually consists of two main steps: preparing documents and completing the booking.
1. Document Preparation
Chinese Passport:Ensure the passport has sufficient validity and blank visa pages.
Chinese Visa:Apply for the appropriate type of Chinese visa (such as L visa) in advance based on your country of residence.
“Border Pass”:If the itinerary includes areas such as the Pamir Plateau, this pass is required. When booking through a travel agency, assistance is usually provided. Specific policies are subject to confirmation before departure.
2. Booking Channels and Steps
Key Information:The “Tianshan” is a packaged product of “tourist train + full itinerary.” Seats are controlled by the travel agency and cannot be purchased separately on platforms such as 12306.
You can book through the following two formal channels:
Channel 1:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Scenery along the way: The route connects snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, ancient cities, and other diverse landscapes, allowing travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse scenery in one trip.1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact the travel agency by phone or WeChat, provide traveler information, intended departure date, and berth preferences, and obtain detailed itinerary materials.
2. Submit Materials and Payment: Submit materials such as the passport information page and pay a deposit as agreed to secure your spot.
3. Sign the Contract: The travel agency will send a formal travel contract. Carefully review the itinerary, fees, and other terms before signing.
4. Pay the Balance and Pre-departure Preparation: Pay the balance within the time specified in the contract and pay attention to the departure notice to prepare in advance.
Channel 2:China-Hong Kong International Travel Service Train Center
This channel is the railway’s online booking platform. The process is similar to the former, requiring consultation, contract signing, and payment through its hotline or WeChat.
📞 How to Contact Us
For your convenience in consulting and booking, you can directly contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consultation Phone:18095969599
WeChat Consultation:18095969599 (Please note “Tianshan consultation” when adding)
Services Provided:Manager Wang Fei can provide one-on-one services throughout the process, including departure date availability inquiries, price explanations, contract signing, and pre-review of document materials.
💡 Fee and Service Description
Fees Include:Typically covers train sleeper berths, ground transportation, hotel accommodations listed in the itinerary, most meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots, and tour guide services.
Fees Not Include:Personal expenses (such as beverages, laundry), voluntary paid activities, and additional costs incurred due to force majeure.
Friendly Reminder:Children, seniors, and others may be eligible for ticket discounts. Specific reductions are subject to confirmation by the scenic spots and travel agency. If weather, road conditions, or other changes occur during the trip, both parties may agree to make reasonable itinerary adjustments.
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