Xinjiang Tianshan Luxury Train Ticket Prices and Schedule Pre sale Channel Now Online
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tianshan No. Special Train Ticketing Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Recently, many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang have noticed that when inquiring about the “Tianshan No.” special train, the response they often hear is:“The departure date you’re interested in is already recommended to be booked 30 days in advance.”
This “Tianshan No.” special train is becoming the preferred choice for more and more people planning their Xinjiang trip.
🗺 ️ What is the “Tianshan No.” special train?
The “Tianshan No.” is a tourist special train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., with Urumqi as both its starting point and terminus, operating in a loop route. It combines train and bus travel, connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, including Tianchi Lake of the Tianshan Mountains, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the ancient city of Kashgar.
✨ Core features
The train follows the travelers:Fixed berths, no need to frequently switch between train and bus.
Depart in the evening, arrive in the morning:Travel at night, sightsee during the day, saving daytime travel time.
One berth all the way:Large luggage can be stored in the compartment; only carry personal items when getting off.
In 2026, the special train underwent upgrades to its carriages and services, with improved overall comfort, and continues to operate intensively from May to October each year.
🏨 A mobile “star-rated hotel”
The “Tianshan No.” is not an ordinary train; its hardware configuration and services are closer to a combination of a “mobile hotel + tourist bus.”
Carriage facilities:The train consists of soft sleeper carriages, a dining car, a bar car, and multi-functional leisure carriages. The carriages provide 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and charging facilities.
Room type options:Mainly divided into Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond series, catering to different budgets and needs.
Blue Diamond series:Mainly four-bed and two-bed compartments, with a compartment area of about 4.9 square meters, featuring bunk beds (upper bunk can be folded up), shared bathrooms, and shower rooms.
Silver Diamond series:More room type options, including suites with private bathrooms, executive standard rooms, presidential single rooms, etc., offering better privacy.
Public areas:The dining car offers a variety of meals; the bar car features a bar counter and booth seating; the multi-functional leisure car has a children’s play area, wellness massage area, etc., enriching the travel experience.
📸 13 days, how to explore all of Xinjiang?
According to the route design, the “Tianshan No.” focuses on an in-depth tour of the full panorama of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering alpine lakes, grassland wetlands, canyons, ancient cities, and other diverse landscapes, with a relaxed overall pace.
🚂 Recently, many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang have noticed that when inquiring about the “Tianshan No.” special train, the response they often hear is: “The departure date you’re interested in is already recommended to be booked 30 days in advance.” Simplified itinerary
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of the Tianshan Mountains – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Rainbow Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing 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 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 County – 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 – All over the country (transfer according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
Note:The itinerary order and included items may be reasonably adjusted based on actual conditions; the contract and departure notice shall prevail.*
Itinerary highlights at a glance
D02 Tianchi Lake of the Tianshan Mountains:View the alpine lake with snow-capped mountain reflections up close.
D03-D04 Kanas & Hemu:Explore the “garden” of Kanas Lake, visit the Tuvan village of Hemu, and admire the Yadan landforms of Rainbow Beach.
This “Tianshan No.” special train is becoming the preferred choice for more and more people planning their Xinjiang trip.D05 Sayram Lake & Yining:Circumnavigate the lake known as “the last tear of the Atlantic,” feel the grandeur of Guozigou Bridge, and experience the diverse charm of Liuxing Street in Yining.
D06 Nalati & Bayanbulak:Stroll through the “grassland in the sky” of Nalati and enjoy the sunset at the “Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns” in Bayanbulak.
D07-D09 Southern section of Duku Highway & Pamir Plateau:Traverse the most scenic section of the Duku Highway, arrive at Tashkurgan County, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, and experience home visits with local ethnic groups.
D10-D12 Kashgar Old City & Turpan:Explore Kashgar Old City, feel the charm of this important Silk Road town, then head to Turpan to visit the Flaming Mountains and Karez Irrigation System, and enjoy the fruit feast at the Grape Manor.
💰 2026 prices and departure dates for reference
The price of the “Tianshan No.” varies significantly depending on the departure date and room type. Below are some departure dates and corresponding reference prices:
Departing May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 4-bed compartment:13,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 2-bed compartment:19,999 yuan/person
Executive 2-bed room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond 2-bed room:18,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond 4-bed room:12,999 yuan/person
Departing July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond 4-bed compartment:14,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 2-bed compartment:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 yuan/person
Executive 2-bed room:20,999 yuan/person
🗺️ What is the “Tianshan No.” special train?Silver Diamond 2-bed room:19,999 yuan/person
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Silver Diamond 4-bed room:13,999 yuan/person
Departing June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond 4-bed compartment (upper berth):16,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 4-bed compartment (lower berth):17,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 2-bed compartment:24,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive 2-bed room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond 2-bed room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond 4-bed room:17,888 yuan/person
Departing June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond 4-bed compartment:21,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 2-bed compartment:29,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive 2-bed room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond 2-bed room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond 4-bed room:17,888 yuan/person
Departing October 9
The “Tianshan No.” is a tourist special train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., with Urumqi as both its starting point and terminus, operating in a loop route. It combines train and bus travel, connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, including Tianchi Lake of the Tianshan Mountains, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the ancient city of Kashgar.Blue Diamond 4-bed compartment:9,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond 2-bed compartment:15,999 yuan/person
> Friendly reminder:The above are reference ranges; actual costs, remaining seats, and room type arrangements are subject to the signed contract and may fluctuate with departure dates.
🤔 Why is booking 30 days in advance recommended?
Overall, booking in advance is mainly recommended for the following reasons:
1. Limited departures: The special train does not run daily; it operates during specific periods throughout the year (mostly May-October), with limited total seats.
2. High demand: As a representative product for a full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, the “Tianshan No.” is highly attractive to families, middle-aged and elderly travelers, and first-time visitors to Xinjiang, with popular departure dates (such as June-September) being in high demand.
3. Booking process: Reservations must be made through a travel agency by signing a comprehensive travel contract covering transportation, accommodation, tickets, etc., rather than purchasing tickets separately on 12306. The process is relatively complex, so planning ahead is more reliable.
Therefore, travel agencies generally recommend that tourists consult and secure their seats at least 30 days in advance to ensure a smooth trip.
📋 Cost and service description
The “Tianshan No.” product typically operates on an all-inclusive model for the specified items in the itinerary, but the specific inclusions are subject to the signed travel contract.
Costs typically include
Transportation:Tour buses within Xinjiang and the corresponding room type seats on the Tianshan No. special train.
Accommodation:Hotels listed in the itinerary and special train accommodation.
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary, usually including Xinjiang specialty dishes.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle bus tickets for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Accompanying staff throughout the trip and local tour guide services.
Others:Travel agency liability insurance; some products may include travel accident insurance.
✨ Core featuresCosts typically do not include
Round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi.
Self-funded activities within scenic areas and personal expenses.
(Subject to the contract details).
> Important note:Specific service content, meal standards, accommodation arrangements, etc., are all subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
📞 How to inquire and register?
You can inquire and register for the “Tianshan No.” route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Consultation phone:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599
Consultation WeChat:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599
It is recommended to clarify the following information when inquiring:
1. Intended departure date (e.g., June 2, July 8, etc.).
2. Number of travelers and age structure.
3. Preferred room type (e.g., Blue Diamond 4-bed compartment, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite, etc.).
4. Special needs (e.g., whether a lower berth is needed, any dietary restrictions, etc.).
Staff will provide real-time seat availability, prices, and contract details based on your needs to assist you in completing the booking.
💡 Pre-trip preparation suggestions
1. Plan early: It is recommended to start the consultation and booking process at least 30 days in advance.
2. Health assessment: The itinerary involves high-altitude areas (such as the Pamir Plateau). Travelers with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases are advised to consult a doctor before departure and truthfully inform the travel agency.
3. Clothing preparation: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, a warm jacket is needed. Comfortable hiking shoes are recommended for visiting scenic areas.
4. Respect local customs: The itinerary passes through multiple ethnic cultural regions; please respect local customs and cultural practices.
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