Tianshan Tourism Train Full Fare Price and 2026 Booking Entry with Route Cost Details
How to buy and book tickets for the Tianshan Hao tourist train? The 2026 Tianshan Hao tourist train is a customized light-luxury tourist train by the railway, and the 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism agencies. To register for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for berth selection, sign up, and check real-time departure schedules, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Hao tourist train? The comfortable choice for a slow tour of northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026
Tired of the fatigue of frequently changing vehicles, carrying luggage, and rushing through itineraries during Xinjiang trips? The 2026 upgraded Tianshan Hao tourist train offers a new choice for travelers seeking a relaxed pace and in-depth experiences with its light-luxury model of “the train follows the travelers, travelers play while the train stops.” This train does not backtrack, covering diverse landscapes such as snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, ancient cities, Gobi deserts, and plateaus. Large luggage can stay on the train throughout the journey, truly realizing “lying down to travel Xinjiang.”
🚄 Train positioning and features
The Tianshan Hao is a customized tourist train launched by the Xinjiang railway department in conjunction with cultural tourism agencies, positioned as a panoramic in-depth slow-travel product for northern and southern Xinjiang. It is not an ordinary passenger train but a mobile travel space integrating accommodation, dining, transportation, and guided tours. The train adopts an evening-departure-morning-arrival model, with long-distance transfers arranged during the overnight sleeper period, focusing on sightseeing during the day. The average daily sightseeing time is 6-8 hours, with a relaxed pace, suitable for family trips, senior groups, and travelers who value comfort.
The entire train is treated with sand-proof sealing and noise-reduction shock absorption for smooth operation; it is equipped with large anti-UV panoramic windows, 24-hour hot water, public bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and features a dining car and a leisure carriage. The train also carries emergency medical kits (including common medicines and high-altitude response supplies), with basic support well in place.
🛏 ️ Cabin types and configuration details
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Hao tourist train? The comfortable choice for a slow tour of northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026The Tianshan Hao offers a variety of seat options to meet different travel needs:
Blue Diamond Quad Room:Approximately 3.5 sqm, accommodating 2-4 people. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall, allowing 2 people to enjoy the quad room space exclusively. Equipped with public bathroom. Upper berth size: 0.7 x 1.82 m, lower berth: 0.9 x 1.95 m.
Silver Diamond Quad Room:Approximately 3.5 sqm, 1-pack + 2-pack combination, the upper berth can be flipped up for 2 people. Public bathroom, upper berth width 0.62 m, lower berth width 0.64 m, bed spacing 0.55 m.
Silver Diamond Executive Room:Composed of 2 executive standard rooms sharing 1 washroom (recommended for washing, not a toilet), each room has a foldable upper berth and a single bed 0.7-0.78 m wide, each room approximately 4 sqm, accommodating 1-2 people.
Silver Diamond Suite:Connected suite of pack 5 + pack 6, total area approximately 9 sqm, containing 2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom, suitable for couples or friends traveling together, accommodating 2 people.
> Note:All cabins have no bathroom (except suites); bathroom facilities are public or shared. The train departs from and returns to Urumqi, forming a closed loop. Travelers need to arrive in Urumqi on their own to assemble; transportation from various departure points can be self-arranged or arranged with assistance from the travel agency.
📅 Brief itinerary and 2026 departure dates
Tired of the fatigue of frequently changing vehicles, carrying luggage, and rushing through itineraries during Xinjiang trips? The 2026 upgraded Tianshan Hao tourist train offers a new choice for travelers seeking a relaxed pace and in-depth experiences with its light-luxury model of “the train follows the travelers, travelers play while the train stops.” This train does not backtrack, covering diverse landscapes such as snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, ancient cities, Gobi deserts, and plateaus. Large luggage can stay on the train throughout the journey, truly realizing “lying down to travel Xinjiang.”According to the finalized itinerary, the 13-day loop is as follows:
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: self-arranged | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Wucaitan – Jinghenan | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing Street – Yining | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Yining
🚄 Train positioning and featuresDay 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 – Tacun – Turpan | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: train sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez – Urumqi | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
The Tianshan Hao is a customized tourist train launched by the Xinjiang railway department in conjunction with cultural tourism agencies, positioned as a panoramic in-depth slow-travel product for northern and southern Xinjiang. It is not an ordinary passenger train but a mobile travel space integrating accommodation, dining, transportation, and guided tours. The train adopts an evening-departure-morning-arrival model, with long-distance transfers arranged during the overnight sleeper period, focusing on sightseeing during the day. The average daily sightseeing time is 6-8 hours, with a relaxed pace, suitable for family trips, senior groups, and travelers who value comfort.Day 13:Urumqi – Various cities across the country (send-off according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: breakfast | Accommodation: warm home
Most of the travel time in the itinerary is arranged at night, with ample sightseeing during the day and sufficient rest time, avoiding early morning departures. In case of weather, road conditions, or changes in scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price description (subject to the contract)
The 2026 prices for various periods are as follows (corresponding to the Urumqi assembly date):
May 7:Blue Diamond Quad Room 13,999 yuan/person, Silver Diamond Quad Room 12,999 yuan/person, Blue Diamond Double Room 19,999 yuan/person, etc.
July 28 / August 11:Blue Diamond Quad Room 14,999 yuan/person, Silver Diamond Quad Room 13,999 yuan/person
The entire train is treated with sand-proof sealing and noise-reduction shock absorption for smooth operation; it is equipped with large anti-UV panoramic windows, 24-hour hot water, public bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and features a dining car and a leisure carriage. The train also carries emergency medical kits (including common medicines and high-altitude response supplies), with basic support well in place.June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4:Blue Diamond Quad Room upper berth 16,999 yuan/person, lower berth 17,999 yuan/person
June 13 / 25 / September 5:Blue Diamond Quad Room 21,888 yuan/person
October 9:Blue Diamond Quad Room 9,999 yuan/person
> All prices are for reference only; actual costs are subject to the national tourism regulatory electronic contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate based on departure dates and seat types.
📝 Booking process (through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm 2026 departure dates, itineraries, seat availability, and suitable options.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the desired cabin.
🛏️ Cabin types and configuration details3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the selected seat and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the national unified electronic tourism contract, verifying details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining amount 30 days before departure; after confirmation by customer service, receive the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage checklist.
🍽 ️ Reception standards and meal arrangements
The itinerary includes three meals per day (Day 01 dinner is self-arranged), with moderate meal standards incorporating local Xinjiang flavors: such as hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, baked buns, tandoor lamb, fruit feasts, etc. The taste is mainly savory and fresh, balancing general acceptability without excessive oil or spice. Some meals are arranged at scenic areas or specialty restaurants, with seating divided according to the actual group size.
> Note:Specific meal content, accommodation hotels, and reception details are subject to the actual signed contract and departure notice.
The Tianshan Hao offers a variety of seat options to meet different travel needs:✨ Reception features and advantage comparison
Compared to traditional bus tours or self-driving trips, the Tianshan Hao has significant advantages:
No luggage carrying throughout:Large items can stay on the train, saving effort and worry;
Relaxed pace:No early morning departures, 6-8 hours of daily sightseeing, with ample time for photos and rest;
Suitable for various groups:Especially suitable for retirees and those who cannot tolerate long rides;
Comprehensive services:Basic medical support on board for a more reassuring journey;
Hassle-free transportation:No need to plan inter-regional transportation yourself; the train goes directly to the entrances of core scenic areas.
Blue Diamond Quad Room: approximately 3.5 sqm, accommodating 2-4 people. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall, allowing 2 people to enjoy the quad room space exclusively. Equipped with public bathroom. Upper berth size: 0.7 x 1.82 m, lower berth: 0.9 x 1.95 m.👥 Suitable for
Families or middle-aged and elderly travelers who want to tour Xinjiang easily
Travelers who do not want to frequently transfer or carry luggage
Tourists seeking in-depth experiences but not wanting to self-drive
People with requirements for accommodation comfort and itinerary pace
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
The Tianshan Hao has been widely praised since its launch, with the core being its balance of depth and comfort – covering the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang attractions while solving the transportation pain points caused by the vast region through train mobility. The 2026 upgraded train body further improves sound insulation and stability, combined with reasonable schedule design, truly realizing “slow travel.”
To learn about availability, specific departure dates, or seat details, you can contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, for the latest travel policies and itinerary information.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service mainly provides high-end tourist train reservation services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For light-luxury lying travel and boutique train experiences, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign up, and check real-time train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.
