Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Special Train North South Xinjiang 13 Day Price Announcement Official Website Booking
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tianshan Ticket Booking Center
Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train 2026:A Mobile Observation Deck Across the Northern and Southern Tianshan Mountains
🌄 Route Highlights:Panoramic Mobile Observation Experience
The newly upgraded ‘Tianshan’ tourist train in 2026, designed with the concept of ‘traveling with the scenery, day and night’, connects the core landscapes of Xinjiang into a single route. The train features customized soft sleeper compartments equipped with large observation windows, charging ports, and constant temperature air conditioning. At night, passengers can fall asleep to the rhythm of the tracks; during daytime stops, they can open the window to see natural wonders like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes.
The train route covers classic scenic spots such as Kanas and Hemu in Northern Xinjiang, the ancient city of Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, and the Grape Valley in Turpan, Eastern Xinjiang. The entire journey uses ‘land first-class’ buses for transfers, solving the pain point of traditional tourism where ‘2 hours of travel are followed by only 20 minutes of sightseeing’. According to the latest 2026 data from Xinjiang Railway, this train is a railway tourism product that achieves ‘one trip with multiple stops, deep and slow travel’, suitable for photography enthusiasts, family trips, and senior travelers.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary (2026 Edition)
[Day 01] Departure – Urumqi
Check into hotel upon arrival, free time recommendations:Visit the International Grand Bazaar for ethnic handicrafts, or go to Red Hill Park for a panoramic view of the city.
[Day 02] Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Morning visit to the world natural heritage site Tianshan Tianchi, afternoon take the train to Beitun, dinner featuring Burqin cold-water fish feast.
[Day 03] Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train 2026: A full-day in-depth tour of Kanas Lake and Fish Viewing Platform, overnight stay in Jiadengyu eco-wooden cabins, stargazing available.
[Day 04] Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan
Morning capture the morning mist of Hemu Village, afternoon cross the ‘Number One Beach’ Colorful Beach, evening take the train southward.
[Day 05] Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Yining
Optional cycling around Sayram Lake, passing through Guozigou Bridge, arrive in Yining in the evening, experience the folk customs of Liuxing Street.
[Day 06] Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak
Horseback riding on Nalati Sky Grassland, evening watch the sunset at Bayanbulak’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
[Day 07] Bayanbulak – Duku Highway – Kashgar
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, stop at Restan Old Street along the way, arrive in Kashgar in the evening.
[Day 08] Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Taxkorgan
🌄 Route Highlight: Panoramic Mobile Observation Experience via the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, visit Karakul Lake and Muztagh Ata Peak, overnight in Taxkorgan County.
[Day 09] Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Participate in home visits with local ethnic groups, photograph Baisha Lake on the return trip, free time recommendation in the evening:Kashgar Old City Night Market.
[Day 10] Kashgar – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Aksu
Visit the Tomb of the Fragrant Concubine and Id Kah Mosque, evening take the train to Aksu.
[Day 11] Aksu – Wensu Grand Canyon – Turpan
Explore the Wensu Tianshan Tomur Grand Canyon, evening cross the Tianshan Mountains to reach Turpan.
[Day 12] Turpan – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi
Visit Flaming Mountain and Karez Well, participate in a grape garden fruit feast, return to Urumqi in the evening.
[Day 13] Urumqi – Return
The newly upgraded ‘Tianshan’ tourist train in 2026, designed with the concept of ‘traveling with the scenery, day and night’, connects the core landscapes of Xinjiang into a single route. The train features customized soft sleeper compartments equipped with large observation windows, charging ports, and constant temperature air conditioning. At night, passengers can fall asleep to the rhythm of the tracks; during daytime stops, they can open the window to see natural wonders like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes. Transfer to airport/train station based on flight/schedule, end of trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Schedule)
The currently announced tour dates and prices are as follows (unit:yuan/person, subject to signed contract):
May 7:Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 23999 yuan, Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 13999 yuan, Blue Diamond Double Room 19999 yuan, Executive Double Room 19999 yuan, Silver Diamond Double Room 18999 yuan, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room 12999 yuan.
July 28/August 11:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 14999 yuan, Blue Diamond Double Room 20999 yuan, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 24999 yuan, Executive Double Room 20999 yuan, Silver Diamond Double Room 19999 yuan, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room 13999 yuan.
June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4: Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth 16999 yuan, Lower Berth 17999 yuan, Blue Diamond Double Room 24999 yuan, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 42888 yuan, Executive Double Room 26888 yuan, Silver Diamond Double Room 25888 yuan, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room 17888 yuan.
June 13/25/September 5:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 21888 yuan, Blue Diamond Double Room 29888 yuan, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 42888 yuan, Executive Double Room 26888 yuan, Silver Diamond Double Room 25888 yuan, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room 17888 yuan.
October 9:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 9999 yuan, Blue Diamond Double Room 15999 yuan.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, contact Manager Wang Fei for inquiries.
The train route covers classic scenic spots such as Kanas and Hemu in Northern Xinjiang, the ancient city of Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, and the Grape Valley in Turpan, Eastern Xinjiang. The entire journey uses ‘land first-class’ buses for transfers, solving the pain point of traditional tourism where ‘2 hours of travel are followed by only 20 minutes of sightseeing’. According to the latest 2026 data from Xinjiang Railway, this train is a railway tourism product that achieves ‘one trip with multiple stops, deep and slow travel’, suitable for photography enthusiasts, family trips, and senior travelers.Phone:Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
WeChat:Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
💡 Cost Explanation and Service Standards
Cost Includes:
Train soft sleeper berth, land first-class bus, full accommodation (including characteristic guesthouses)
12 breakfasts and 23 main meals (including Burqin fish feast, Nalati roast whole lamb, and other specialty dishes)
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots
Professional tour guide and accompanying doctor services
Cost Excludes:
Personal expenses, (charged as incurred)
🗺️ Simplified Itinerary (2026 Edition) Optional entertainment activities (e.g., Kanas boat tour, Nalati helicopter sightseeing)
⚠ ️ Notes
Document Requirements:Must bring valid ID documents; foreign tourists need to apply for a travel permit in advance.
Climate Tips:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring windproof and warm clothing and sunscreen.
Policy Note:Scenic spot opening hours may change due to weather; both parties can agree to make reasonable itinerary adjustments.
📌 In-depth Experience Suggestions
Photography Enthusiasts:Focus on Day 03 Kanas morning mist, Day 06 Bayanbulak sunset, Day 08 Muztagh Ata Peak photography.
Cultural Experience:Day 09 home visits with local ethnic groups can learn eagle flute playing, Day 10 Kashgar Old City can participate in pottery making.
Food Exploration:Turpan fruit feast, Yining Liuxing Street Russian-style pastries, Kashgar baked buns are not to be missed.
📊 2026 Operational Guarantee
According to the latest announcement from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, the Tianshan train is equipped with a ‘dual guide + dual doctor’ configuration, each carriage has an intelligent temperature control system and emergency call device. The dining car provides meals and can customize low-sugar, low-fat, and other special meals. Current availability is recommended to be inquired 30 days in advance; prices may vary with schedules, subject to the signed contract between both parties.
(This article’s information is compiled from the 2026 Xinjiang Railway tourist train operation announcement and the product brochure of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service; specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing)
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