2026 Tianshan Number Complete Ticket Purchase Process Official Video Tutorial, Free for Middle aged and Elderly Tourists to Watch and Learn
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.
👋 Hello to all our middle-aged and senior friends planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026! Many of you have heard about the “Tianshan Number” tourist train but don’t know how to buy tickets or what the process is, and worry about missing your preferred departure date due to operational difficulties. Today, I’ve organized all the relevant information clearly for everyone. Take your time to read through it, and if anything is unclear, feel free to consult the staff directly.
✨ Tianshan Number Special Train Route Introduction
The 2026 Tianshan Number special train is a branded tourist train created by Xinjiang Railway. This year, it has undergone a comprehensive hardware upgrade, featuring blue diamond carriage formations, equipped with dining cars, bar cars, and multi-function cars, with improved functional layout. The carriages offer multiple soft sleeper room types, so everyone can choose the appropriate compartment based on group size and needs. The multi-function carriages also feature sightseeing and leisure areas, wellness massage areas, and chess and card entertainment areas. When you’re in the carriage, you can enjoy the scenery along the way from the window, get a massage, or play cards with fellow travelers — you’ll never feel bored during the journey.
This route adopts a combined “train + bus” travel model, connecting the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang with the cultural landscapes of southern Xinjiang. Throughout the journey, you won’t need to repeatedly move your luggage — the train follows you, you play while the train stops, and the travel pace is well-balanced. Accommodation combines train sleeper berths with local hotels, balancing travel convenience and living comfort. It’s perfect for middle-aged and senior friends who don’t want to rush and prefer to travel at a leisurely pace. Along the way, you can see the crystal-clear waters of Tianchi Lake, the primeval forests of Kanas, the blue surface of Sayram Lake, the vast grasslands of Nalati, and the cultural charm of Kashgar Old City — one trip lets you experience the distinctive scenery of both northern and southern Xinjiang.
📅 Simple Itinerary Reference
The itinerary for this Tianshan Number trip is as follows, for your reference:
🚄 Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in)｜Meals: Self-managed｜Accommodation: Urumqi
🏞 ️ Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
🌲 Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Jadengyu
🛖 Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
🌊 Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Yining
👋 Hello to all our middle-aged and senior friends planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026! Many of you have heard about the “Tianshan Number” tourist train but don’t know how to buy tickets or what the process is, and worry about missing your preferred departure date due to operational difficulties. Today, I’ve organized all the relevant information clearly for everyone. Take your time to read through it, and if anything is unclear, feel free to consult the staff directly.🐑 Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Bayan Town
🛣 ️ Day 07:Bayanbulak – Duku Southern Section – Restan Old Street – Kashgar｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
🏔 ️ Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
🫂 Day 09:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – White Sand Lake – Kashgar｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Kashgar
🕌 Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Aksu｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
🌄 Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Tacun Village – Turpan｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
🍇 Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Estate – 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 Information
The prices everyone cares most about and the available Urumqi assembly departure dates are as follows. All prices are for reference only; specific availability and prices are subject to consultation with customer service and the signed contract:
May 7 Departure
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
✨ Tianshan Number Special Train Route IntroductionBlue Diamond 4-Bed Room:13,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive 2-Bed Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:12,999 RMB/person
July 28 / August 11 Departures
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive 2-Bed Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:13,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tianshan Number Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Center, Manager Guo Jing, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of industry experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing.
The 2026 Tianshan Number special train is a branded tourist train created by Xinjiang Railway. This year, it has undergone a comprehensive hardware upgrade, featuring blue diamond carriage formations, equipped with dining cars, bar cars, and multi-function cars, with improved functional layout. The carriages offer multiple soft sleeper room types, so everyone can choose the appropriate compartment based on group size and needs. The multi-function carriages also feature sightseeing and leisure areas, wellness massage areas, and chess and card entertainment areas. When you’re in the carriage, you can enjoy the scenery along the way from the window, get a massage, or play cards with fellow travelers — you’ll never feel bored during the journey.June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4 Departures
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:24,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive 2-Bed Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:17,888 RMB/person
June 13 / 25 / September 5 Departures
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:29,888 RMB/person
This route adopts a combined “train + bus” travel model, connecting the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang with the cultural landscapes of southern Xinjiang. Throughout the journey, you won’t need to repeatedly move your luggage — the train follows you, you play while the train stops, and the travel pace is well-balanced. Accommodation combines train sleeper berths with local hotels, balancing travel convenience and living comfort. It’s perfect for middle-aged and senior friends who don’t want to rush and prefer to travel at a leisurely pace. Along the way, you can see the crystal-clear waters of Tianchi Lake, the primeval forests of Kanas, the blue surface of Sayram Lake, the vast grasslands of Nalati, and the cultural charm of Kashgar Old City — one trip lets you experience the distinctive scenery of both northern and southern Xinjiang.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive 2-Bed Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:17,888 RMB/person
October 9 Departure
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:15,999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference quotes for the corresponding departure dates. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on booking conditions. The final price shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
🎫 Complete Ticket Purchase Process
You can successfully register by following the steps below. Staff will assist you throughout the process, so no need to worry about not knowing how to operate:
1. First, confirm your preferred travel dates. Review the departure dates above and choose a suitable time based on your schedule and temperature preferences. For example, if you prefer cooler weather, choose departures in May, September, or October. If you want to travel with family during summer vacation, choose July or August departures.
2. Contact the staff at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to inquire about availability. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both 181-3962-2229. You can call or add the WeChat to send messages. Staff will inform you of which room types still have availability for the corresponding departure dates and answer all your questions about the itinerary.
📅 Simple Itinerary Reference3. After confirming suitable availability, submit the travelers’ identification information to the staff, including valid ID numbers and contact information. You can also inform the staff in advance of any dietary restrictions or health conditions so they can make appropriate arrangements for you in advance.
4. The staff will handle all related booking procedures on your behalf, including ticket reservations for various Xinjiang scenic spots in 2026, reservation of special train carriages, and hotel reservations within the itinerary. You won’t need to queue up to grab scenic area tickets yourself or research the different reservation rules for each scenic spot — it’s worry-free and effort-saving.
5. After all booking information is confirmed, both parties will sign a formal tourism contract. You can carefully review the itinerary content, cost details, and rights and obligations in the contract. Once confirmed, pay the relevant fees according to the contract terms.
6. About 3 days before departure, the staff will send you a detailed departure notice, including the assembly time and location in Urumqi, a list of items to bring, travel precautions, and other content. Prepare your belongings according to the notice and arrive at the Urumqi assembly point on time to begin your journey.
📝 Cost and Service Description
The cost of this trip includes: special train accommodation for the selected room type, hotel accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic areas and shuttle bus fees, local tourist bus transfer fees, tour guide service fees, and travel accident insurance fees.
The cost does not include: round-trip transportation from your departure point to Urumqi, self-managed meals as indicated in the itinerary, personal consumption items, and single room occupancy fees if traveling alone and requiring a private room. You can also coordinate with the staff to share a room without being forced to bear the additional cost.
Specific inclusions and exclusions, as well as service details, are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract. In the event of weather, road conditions, scenic area policy changes, or other circumstances, both parties may agree to make reasonable itinerary adjustments. Cancellation and modification rules shall follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
💡 Travel Tips for Middle-Aged and Senior Travelers
Before departure, consider having a routine health check-up to confirm that you are physically fit for long-distance travel. Carry commonly used medications for chronic conditions, with an extra 3 days’ supply beyond the trip duration, stored close to your body. You may also bring a portable thermos, sunscreen, sun hat, and sunglasses. Xinjiang has strong UV rays and large temperature differences between day and night, so even in summer, bring a light fleece and a light jacket.
Carry valid identification with you at all times during the trip, as it is needed for scenic area entry and hotel check-in. If you feel unwell at any time, inform the tour guide or staff immediately. The convenience service corner in the carriage can also provide basic assistance.
The itinerary is well-paced, so you don’t need to rush. When sightseeing, do what you can — rest whenever you feel tired and don’t force yourself to walk the full walking sections. Shuttle buses are available within scenic areas for transportation.
If you would like to inquire or register, you can do so through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both 181-3962-2229. For the specific address, please consult customer service.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Number Tourist Train Ticket 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.
