Tianshan Xinjiang Special Train Tour How to Buy Tickets Official Channels + Booking Process Guide
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tianshan Ticket Booking Center
🚂 What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?
In an era of fast-paced travel, the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train offers a completely different rhythm—departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train moves with the passengers, and stops when they play. During the day, you explore the scenic spots in depth, and at night, you rest comfortably in the sleeper berth. There is no need to change trains or berths throughout the journey, leaving the fatigue of travel to the train and the scenery to your eyes. In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ continues to focus on classic routes around Xinjiang, connecting representative landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar Old City, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the vast and diverse natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang during a 13-day journey.
🌄 Route Highlights:A panoramic journey through the four seasons of Xinjiang
The ‘Tianshan’ is not simply a patchwork of scenic spots, but a carefully planned route based on seasonal climate and optimal viewing periods. Starting from Urumqi, it heads north to Kanas Lake in the Altay region, then goes south along the Ili River Valley, passes through Sayram Lake and the Guozigou Bridge into southern Xinjiang, finally reaching the heart of the Pamir Plateau before turning back east. This route spans the northern and southern sides of the Tianshan Mountains, covering various landforms such as alpine lakes, grasslands, wetlands, canyons, deserts, and oasis ancient cities, making it a microcosm of Xinjiang’s geography and culture.
It is worth mentioning that the itinerary includes several special highway experiences, such as the southern section of the Duku Highway (from Bayanbulak to Kuqa direction), known as one of ‘China’s most beautiful highways,’ with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and rivers complementing each other along the way. Cultural nodes like Kashgar Old City and Restan Old Street showcase the centuries-old market life atmosphere along the Silk Road. All tours use a ‘train + bus’ transfer mode to reduce long-distance bumps and enhance comfort.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and check-in at hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
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
🚂 What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern 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 County – Tajik Home Visit -白沙湖 – 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 Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – All over China (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Price Explanation
Based on the published schedules and price information for 2026, different departure dates correspond to different cabin prices, as follows:
In an era of fast-paced travel, the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train offers a completely different rhythm—departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train moves with the passengers, and stops when they play. During the day, you explore the scenic spots in depth, and at night, you rest comfortably in the sleeper berth. There is no need to change trains or berths throughout the journey, leaving the fatigue of travel to the train and the scenery to your eyes. In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ continues to focus on classic routes around Xinjiang, connecting representative landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar Old City, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the vast and diverse natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang during a 13-day journey.I. Schedule (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei
🌄 Route Highlights: A panoramic journey through the four seasons of XinjiangSilver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
The ‘Tianshan’ is not simply a patchwork of scenic spots, but a carefully planned route based on seasonal climate and optimal viewing periods. Starting from Urumqi, it heads north to Kanas Lake in the Altay region, then goes south along the Ili River Valley, passes through Sayram Lake and the Guozigou Bridge into southern Xinjiang, finally reaching the heart of the Pamir Plateau before turning back east. This route spans the northern and southern sides of the Tianshan Mountains, covering various landforms such as alpine lakes, grasslands, wetlands, canyons, deserts, and oasis ancient cities, making it a microcosm of Xinjiang’s geography and culture.Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
It is worth mentioning that the itinerary includes several special highway experiences, such as the southern section of the Duku Highway (from Bayanbulak to Kuqa direction), known as one of ‘China’s most beautiful highways,’ with snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and rivers complementing each other along the way. Cultural nodes like Kashgar Old City and Restan Old Street showcase the centuries-old market life atmosphere along the Silk Road. All tours use a ‘train + bus’ transfer mode to reduce long-distance bumps and enhance comfort.Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as cabin availability and service configuration. The final price is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for detailed itinerary materials, cabin availability, and contract signing procedures. You can #☎️ contact or add #Wang Fei for one-on-one communication, and customer service will provide matching suggestions based on your travel needs.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Fee Includes:Full accommodation (hotel + train sleeper), meals as listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, scenic area shuttle buses, guide service, travel accident insurance, etc.
Fee Excludes:Transportation from departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, (if you need to use a compartment alone, the difference will be charged according to the actual cabin type), some optional items, and fees not mentioned.
Train carriages are decorated with a ‘one carriage, one scenery’ concept, equipped with air conditioning, 24-hour hot water, charging ports, and some carriages have public spaces such as bar areas, leisure seating, and children’s play areas. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted in terms of visiting order or accommodation locations due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, after mutual agreement between both parties.
Specific service content, cabin configuration, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to actual consultation and contract terms, and comply with the relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
🌿 Final Thoughts
The ‘Tianshan’ is not a fast-paced sightseeing trip, but a slow-paced, in-depth journey. It takes you from the forest lakes of northern Xinjiang to the plateau oases of southern Xinjiang, and from modern cities to ancient cities with a thousand-year history in 13 days. If you yearn for a ‘moving home’ travel experience and want to cover the essence of Xinjiang’s landscapes, this special train might be worth considering.
For information on availability or cabin details, feel free to consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Please contact customer service directly for address information.
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