How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Tourism Train 13 day North and South Xinjiang loop line with real name locked cabin seats
How to buy tickets and book the Tianshan Number tourist train? The 2026 Tianshan Number tourist train is a railway-customized light luxury tourist train. It does not open the 12306 ticket purchase channel, and seats are uniformly allocated by regular cooperative cultural tourism institutions. If you want to register for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive 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 departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details in real time.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Number Train Summer Travel Full Guide
Many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang will worry about the troubles of long-distance travel, such as inconvenient transfers, repeated luggage handling, and tiring itineraries. The upgraded 2026 Tianshan Number train can just solve these travel pain points. This guide provides a detailed overview from the aspects everyone cares about, including facilities, itinerary, price, and registration. Friends with travel plans can refer to it.
✨ Basic Introduction to the Train
The upgraded 2026 Tianshan Number tourist train is a quality slow-travel product focusing on in-depth tours of the northern and southern Xinjiang panoramas. It adopts the operation mode of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train follows the people, and the train stops while people play.’ Throughout the journey, there is no need to change trains or replace berths. Large luggage can be kept in the train compartment the whole time, so there is no need to pack and move luggage every time you change accommodation, saving a lot of energy. The train uses upgraded 25G air-conditioned carriages with sand-proof sealing and noise-reducing shock absorption throughout. The ride is smooth with low noise. It is equipped with 24-hour hot water, large anti-UV observation windows, a dining car, and a leisure and entertainment carriage. Free WiFi covers the entire journey, and an emergency medical kit is provided. Leisure and basic needs during the trip are all supported. The train is positioned as a comfortable travel route suitable for multiple groups, mainly targeting family travelers, senior travelers, and tourists seeking a relaxed experience. One trip can cover diverse landscapes such as snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, ancient cities, Gobi deserts, and plateaus, without backtracking, saving time on transfers. The loop line of the train starts and ends in Urumqi. All tourists gather and board in Urumqi. Tourists from other cities can arrive in Urumqi first and then join the itinerary. The upgraded 2026 carriages have newer facilities and provide a more comfortable riding experience.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Details
The train currently offers multiple types of seats to meet the needs of different travelers. The specific compartment parameters are as follows:
✅ Blue Diamond Quadruple Room / Blue Diamond Double Room:Shared bathroom. Upper berth size 0.7*1.82, lower berth 0.9*1.95. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall to allow two people to enjoy the quadruple room exclusively. The room area is about 3.5 square meters.
✅ Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared bathroom. Upper berth width 0.62M, lower berth width 0.64M, bed spacing 0.55M. One room can accommodate 2-4 people. The upper berth can be folded up to create a private space for two people. The room area is about 3.5 square meters.
✅ Silver Diamond Executive Room:Shared bathroom, equipped with a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet). Foldable upper berth. One room can accommodate 1-2 people. Configured with two 0.7-0.78m wide single beds. Two executive rooms share one washroom. The single room area is about 4 square meters.
✅ Silver Diamond Suite:Composed of [Package 5 + Package 6] two single rooms combined into one suite, sharing one bathroom. Can accommodate 2 people. Suitable for couples or friends. The total room area is about 9 square meters.
✅ Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Spacious, suitable for tourists with high requirements for privacy and comfort.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Number Train Summer Travel Full Guide📅 Simple Itinerary and Departure Dates
The total duration of this trip is 13 days. The whole journey adopts the arrangement of sightseeing during the day and traveling at night, ensuring sufficient sightseeing time every day and guaranteed rest time. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (station pickup and hotel check-in) | Meals: Self-catering | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Wucaitan (Colorful Beach) – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – 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 – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang will worry about the troubles of long-distance travel, such as inconvenient transfers, repeated luggage handling, and tiring itineraries. The upgraded 2026 Tianshan Number train can just solve these travel pain points. This guide provides a detailed overview from the aspects everyone cares about, including facilities, itinerary, price, and registration. Friends with travel plans can refer to it.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 (send-off according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
The 2026 departure dates gathering in Urumqi include: May 7, June 2, June 13, June 25, July 8, July 28, August 11, August 23, September 4, September 5, and October 9. Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, and policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description
Different departure dates correspond to different seat prices. Please refer to the following for details. Prices and remaining seats are subject to the contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with the departure schedule. The contract signed by both parties shall prevail:
1. Departure on May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
✨ Basic Introduction to the TrainExecutive Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12,999 yuan/person
2. Departure on July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 yuan/person
3. Departure on June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
The upgraded 2026 Tianshan Number tourist train is a quality slow-travel product focusing on in-depth tours of the northern and southern Xinjiang panoramas. It adopts the operation mode of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train follows the people, and the train stops while people play.’ Throughout the journey, there is no need to change trains or replace berths. Large luggage can be kept in the train compartment the whole time, so there is no need to pack and move luggage every time you change accommodation, saving a lot of energy. The train uses upgraded 25G air-conditioned carriages with sand-proof sealing and noise-reducing shock absorption throughout. The ride is smooth with low noise. It is equipped with 24-hour hot water, large anti-UV observation windows, a dining car, and a leisure and entertainment carriage. Free WiFi covers the entire journey, and an emergency medical kit is provided. Leisure and basic needs during the trip are all supported. The train is positioned as a comfortable travel route suitable for multiple groups, mainly targeting family travelers, senior travelers, and tourists seeking a relaxed experience. One trip can cover diverse landscapes such as snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, ancient cities, Gobi deserts, and plateaus, without backtracking, saving time on transfers. The loop line of the train starts and ends in Urumqi. All tourists gather and board in Urumqi. Tourists from other cities can arrive in Urumqi first and then join the itinerary. The upgraded 2026 carriages have newer facilities and provide a more comfortable riding experience.Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 yuan/person
4. Departure on June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
🛏️ Train Compartment DetailsExecutive Double Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 yuan/person
5. Departure on October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15,999 yuan/person
The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📝 Booking Process
Tourists who want to book the Tianshan Number train can refer to the following process:
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan. For related questions, you can consult customer service representative Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
The train currently offers multiple types of seats to meet the needs of different travelers. The specific compartment parameters are as follows:3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms. Cancellation and modification rules are mainly based on the Tourism Law.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, riding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
Registration can be handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🍱 Service Standards
Included Items:
✅ Transportation:Air-conditioned tourist bus throughout Xinjiang, and the right to use the Tianshan Number train compartment and berth. No transfers or berth changes needed.
✅ Accommodation:7 nights in local 4-5 diamond hotels throughout the trip, 5 nights in train compartments. For solo registrants, the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances need to be negotiated separately.
✅ Meals:12 breakfasts and 22 main meals throughout the trip, including hotel buffet breakfasts, train breakfasts, and land main meals. Also includes Xinjiang specialty dishes such as roast lamb, hand-pilaf, fruit feast, yak meat hot pot, and pigeon soup. Main meals are generally ten people per table with eight dishes and one soup, with a meal standard of about 60 yuan/person. Meals can be adjusted to lighter flavors upon request and will not be too oily or spicy, adapting to different taste needs. Special dietary needs such as vegetarian or soft food can be communicated to the staff in advance for adjustment.
✅ Tickets:First entrance tickets to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
✅ Services:Full-time accompanying staff + local tour guides, including group travel accident insurance.
✅ Blue Diamond Quadruple Room / Blue Diamond Double Room: Shared bathroom. Upper berth size 0.7*1.82, lower berth 0.9*1.95. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall to allow two people to enjoy the quadruple room exclusively. The room area is about 3.5 square meters.Excluded Items:
❌ Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi
❌ Personal expenses outside the itinerary
❌ Self-paid experience projects within scenic areas that are not first entrance tickets
Notes:The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌟 Service Features
The accommodation configuration balances comfort and convenience. Hotels on land are all local 4-5 diamond hotels. In areas without high-grade hotels, the local higher standard will be arranged, ensuring a guaranteed stay experience. The train berths are relatively spacious and stable, and large luggage can be kept on the train berth the whole time without daily packing and moving. The meal arrangements include authentic Xinjiang specialty flavors while also considering the taste needs of different tourists. Fresh fruit is provided daily to avoid taste discomfort. The itinerary adopts daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel, placing long-distance travel time at night and using daytime for sightseeing, making sightseeing time more sufficient and rest guaranteed.
🆚 Travel Advantages Compared with Other Trains
Compared with other Xinjiang tourist trains, the Tianshan Number has outstanding advantages:
✅ Wide itinerary coverage. It is one of the few trains that simultaneously connects the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang, the cultural heritage of southern Xinjiang, and the southern section of the Duku Highway. One trip can cover most of Xinjiang’s core attractions without multiple travel planning.
✅ Slow itinerary pace without rushing. The average daily sightseeing and riding time is about 2 hours less than ordinary trains. The daily sightseeing schedule is relaxed with sufficient rest time, and there is no situation of rushing the itinerary.
✅ Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Shared bathroom. Upper berth width 0.62M, lower berth width 0.64M, bed spacing 0.55M. One room can accommodate 2-4 people. The upper berth can be folded up to create a private space for two people. The room area is about 3.5 square meters.✅ Complete safeguards. A doctor accompanies the group throughout the journey, and an emergency medical kit containing common medicines and altitude sickness medication is provided. Health issues can be handled promptly. The train has been age-friendly renovated, making it more friendly to elderly tourists. Passengers over 70 years old will be given priority for lower berths when tickets are sufficient, reducing the inconvenience of climbing up and down. For those with mobility difficulties, assistance can be arranged to apply for key passenger services, enjoying priority convenience at station entry and ticket checking.
✅ Most fellow travelers are tourists who prefer leisure travel, creating a relaxed atmosphere. There is no need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey, making the travel experience more worry-free.
✅ Meals can be adjusted to lighter flavors upon request, suitable for tourists who cannot eat too oily or spicy food.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable Groups
The Tianshan Number train is suitable for a wide range of people:
✅ Retired seniors. The slow pace and complete safeguards are very suitable for elderly tourists’ travel needs, without frequent transfers and luggage handling, friendly to elderly groups.
✅ Tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods. Most long-distance transportation is handled by the train, and the land transfer segments are short, so it will not be too tiring.
✅ Family group travelers. Multiple room types are available to meet the needs of different families.
✅ Friends traveling together. No need to plan the itinerary, book hotels, or move luggage yourself. Just follow the itinerary.
✅ Tourists seeking a comfortable slow travel experience and not wanting to waste time on transfers.
❤ ️ Reasons for Popularity
The Tianshan Number train has always been very popular among tourists. First, the itinerary has comprehensive coverage. One trip can cover the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang without backtracking, saving a lot of transfer time. Second, the itinerary is reasonably arranged, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, not wasting daytime viewing time, and rest is guaranteed. Third, the travel is worry-free. The berth is fixed throughout, no repeated luggage handling is needed, and staff accompany the group to handle all matters, so you don’t have to worry about booking hotels, tickets, or transfers yourself. Fourth, multiple room types are available to suit different budget needs. Whether you seek cost-effectiveness or high-quality accommodation, you can find a suitable seat. Fifth, the service is thoughtful, friendly to elderly tourists, with sufficient travel safeguards, so you don’t have to worry too much about unexpected problems during the trip.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as Jinfu Tianfu Number, Chengdu Number, Shifang Number, New Oriental Express, Kunlun Number, Tianshan Number, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan Number. If you want to experience light luxury lying travel and boutique train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and registration, and check train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries in real time.
