2026 Tianshan Line Offline Ticket Purchase 3 Major Channels, Sunset Red 13 Day Special Train Booking Method
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan Number tourist train? Tickets for the Tianshan Number tourist train must be purchased through the professional railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🌄 【Tianshan Number Special Train:2026 Sunset Red 13-Day In-Depth Tour Complete Guide】🌄
I. Route Highlights: Slow-Paced Travel Designed for Middle-Aged and Senior Travelers
The Tianshan Number Special Train is a “mobile scenic-view hotel” specially created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for tourists aged 50 and above. It features all soft sleeper carriages, equipped with charging sockets, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour hot water. The itinerary covers the finest attractions on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, with an average daily travel time of no more than 4 hours and ample time at each stop to avoid rushed sightseeing. The train travels at night and sightseeing takes place during the day, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance travel, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and senior tourists seeking a comfortable experience.
📌 Special Services:
Each carriage is equipped with 2 health consultants, carrying emergency medical equipment
Xinjiang specialty meals provided throughout the trip (such as hand-pulled rice pilaf, baked buns)
No shopping stops arranged at any scenic spots – a shopping-free travel experience
Daily 1-hour in-carriage health exercise session
II. 2026 Latest Simplified Itinerary (13 Days 12 Nights)
🚂 Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi
Meals:Self-catered
Accommodation:Urumqi 4-star hotel (breakfast included)
Tips:It is recommended to arrive 1 day in advance to freely visit the International Grand Bazaar
🏞 ️ Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun
Morning:Visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake (shuttle bus included)
Afternoon:Special train to Beitun
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (simple meal at Tianchi scenic area is a specialty naan set meal)
🌲 Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu
Full Day:In-depth tour of Kanas Lake (including Guanyu Terrace and Three Bays hiking)
Accommodation:Jadengyu eco-log cabin (underfloor heating)
Special Arrangement:Stargazing lecture after dinner
🌄 Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan
Morning:Hemu Village morning mist photography
🌄【Tianshan Number Special Train: 2026 Sunset Red 13-Day In-Depth Tour Complete Guide】🌄Afternoon:Colorful Beach sunset viewing
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (Tuvan family feast arranged in Hemu Village)
💧 Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Yining
Full Day:Self-drive around Sayram Lake (120km lake circuit road)
Accommodation:Yining Garden Hotel (hot spring experience included)
Highlights:Guozigou Bridge aerial photography experience
🌿 Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak
Morning:Horseback riding on Nalati Sky Grassland
Afternoon:Bayanbulak Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns sunset
Accommodation:Bayan Town characteristic yurt (electric blankets provided)
🛣 ️ Day 07:Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Kashgar
Full Day:Crossing the southern section of Duku Highway (medical vehicle accompanying)
Accommodation:Special train soft sleeper (upgraded to 4-person compartment)
Note:Long travel day, board games arranged in the carriage
⛰ ️ Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau
Morning:Karakul Lake hiking
Afternoon:Visit Tashkurgan Stone City ruins
Accommodation:Tashkurgan County comfortable hotel (altitude 3100m)
Support:Oxygen concentrator carried along
🏡 Day 09:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Kashgar
Morning:Local ethnic folk experience (learning eagle dance)
Afternoon:Return to Kashgar Old City
Special Meal:Kashgar pigeon soup + roasted eggs
🕌 Day 10:Kashgar – Aksu
I. Route Highlights: Slow-Paced Travel Designed for Middle-Aged and Senior TravelersMorning:Xiangfei Garden guided tour (professional audio guide provided)
Afternoon:Special train to Aksu
Accommodation:Special train soft sleeper (sleep-aid sachets provided)
🏜 ️ Day 11:Aksu – Wensu Grand Canyon – Turpan
Morning:Wensu Grand Canyon off-road vehicle adventure
Afternoon:Special train to Turpan
Meals:Simple meal pack arranged inside the Grand Canyon
🍇 Day 12:Turpan – Urumqi
Morning:Flaming Mountains geological survey
Afternoon:Grape Valley fruit feast (including 10 seasonal fruits)
Evening:Karez irrigation system cultural lecture
Accommodation:Urumqi
✈ ️ Day 13:Departure from Urumqi
Transfer arranged according to flight/train schedule
Special Services:Luggage storage service provided
III. 2026 Price Information (subject to contract)
📅 Dates and Prices (Urumqi assembly):
May 7:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room:13,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:19,999 CNY/person
July 28 / August 11:
Blue Diamond 4-person room:14,999 CNY/person
The Tianshan Number Special Train is a “mobile scenic-view hotel” specially created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for tourists aged 50 and above. It features all soft sleeper carriages, equipped with charging sockets, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour hot water. The itinerary covers the finest attractions on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, with an average daily travel time of no more than 4 hours and ample time at each stop to avoid rushed sightseeing. The train travels at night and sightseeing takes place during the day, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance travel, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and senior tourists seeking a comfortable experience.Blue Diamond 2-person room:20,999 CNY/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tianshan Number Xinjiang Special Train Ticketing Center, Manager Guo Jing, 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of industry experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and quotation
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 CNY/person
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4:
Blue Diamond 4-person room upper berth:16,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room lower berth:17,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:24,999 CNY/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 CNY/person
June 13 / 25 / September 5:
Blue Diamond 4-person room:21,888 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:29,888 CNY/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 CNY/person
October 9:
Blue Diamond 4-person room:9,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:15,999 CNY/person
💰 Included in the price:
Special train soft sleeper ticket (insurance included)
12 nights accommodation (breakfast included)
25 main meals (including 5 specialty meals)
First admission tickets to scenic spots + shuttle bus
Professional tour guide + health consultant services
⚠ ️ Notes:
Prices may fluctuate with market conditions; the signed contract prevails
Groups of 6 or more enjoy a 2% discount
Booking 60 days in advance includes free airport pickup service
📌 Special Services:IV. How to Register
Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with the following services provided:
Phone consultation:181-3962-2229 (weekdays 9:00-20:00)
WeChat consultation:181-3962-2229 (add with note “Tianshan Number”)
Online registration:Follow the “Xinjiang Pathfinder Travel” official account to get the registration link
V. Fee Description and Service Standards
📋 Included in the price:
Transportation:Special train soft sleeper + local licensed tourist bus
Accommodation:Arranged according to the room type booked (single travelers need to pay the room difference)
Meals:Restaurant meals throughout the trip (meal-inclusive options available)
Tour Guide:Licensed tour guide + local cultural docent
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance
🚫 Not included in the price:
Personal expenses (such as laundry, phone charges)
Optional activities (such as horseback riding at Nalati)
Additional expenses caused by force majeure
📞 Service Commitment:
Next day’s detailed schedule announced before 18:00 daily
Each group is equipped with 2 emergency liaison officers
24-hour medical consultation hotline provided
Dual interpretation service at major scenic spots
VI. 2026 Latest Policy Notes
📌 Document Requirements:
Each carriage is equipped with 2 health consultants, carrying emergency medical equipmentValid original identification documents must be carried
Foreign tourists must report 30 days in advance
Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan compatriots must provide the Home Return Permit
🌦 ️ Weather Tips:
May-June:Large temperature difference between day and night; a windbreaker is recommended
July-August:Strong UV rays; SPF50+ sunscreen recommended
September-October:Grasslands begin to turn yellow, ideal for photography
🚦 Transportation Tips:
Special train punctuality rate reaches 98%; compensation gift pack provided for delays exceeding 2 hours
First-aid kits are equipped on all inter-scenic transfers
2 emergency seats reserved in each carriage
📞 Consultation Channels:
Phone:181-3962-2229
WeChat:181-3962-2229
Official Website:www.xjtlz.com (not yet online; phone consultation recommended)
VII. Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Q:Are there charging facilities on the special train?
A:Each carriage is equipped with 8 220V sockets; it is recommended to bring a European standard adapter
❓ Q:Can the itinerary be customized?
A:Groups of 10 or more can negotiate changes to 2 scenic spots; details subject to actual consultation
❓ Q:How is altitude sickness managed?
A:Blood oxygen monitors are provided in the Tashkurgan section; strenuous exercise is restricted above 3000m altitude
❓ Q:What is the cancellation and change policy?
A:Implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law; it is recommended to purchase travel cancellation insurance 15 days before departure
This route is designed and operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific itinerary may be subject to change due to weather, policies, and other factors. Reasonable changes can be made upon mutual agreement. All price information is verified as of January 2026. Please confirm the latest availability with customer service before registering.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Number Tourist Train Ticketing Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
