Elderly Xinjiang Special Train 13 Day Tour, Ticket Purchase Channels, Official Website Customer Service Hotline Public Notice

How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan Tour Train? The Tianshan Tour Train tickets can only be purchased through the professional railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Practical Guide to the 2026 Xinjiang 13-Day Senior Special Train Tour
📍 Detailed Introduction to the Route and Destinations
For middle-aged and senior friends who want to fully enjoy Xinjiang’s scenery but worry about long-distance travel and frequent hotel changes, this 13-day special train tour designed specifically for silver-haired travelers is a travel choice that balances comfort and richness. The special train operates with fixed sleeper carriages, allowing large luggage to be placed directly on your own berth throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and unpack at every destination or switch accommodations, greatly reducing travel fatigue. The train is equipped with basic medical supply kits, common senior medications, and portable oxygen equipment. Staff with basic first-aid capabilities are on duty throughout the journey. Meals are primarily light, soft, and easy-to-digest dishes, while also leaving room for personalized taste preferences to suit the dietary needs of middle-aged and senior travelers.
The route connects multiple core scenic areas across northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscape types including alpine lakes, grasslands and forests, gobi canyons, and cultural urban areas. Daily sightseeing schedules are relaxed, with ample rest and photo time reserved. No overly tight itinerary stops are arranged, and daily walking distance is kept within 3 kilometers, suitable for the physical capacity of most middle-aged and senior travelers. The special train runs smoothly at a steady speed, operating at night and stopping for sightseeing during the day, which avoids the fatigue of long daytime bus rides and allows tourists to focus more energy on enjoying the scenery. During the 2026 summer period, most scenic areas operate from 8:00-20:00, and the itinerary deliberately avoids peak visitor hours when entering scenic areas to reduce waiting time in queues.

🚂 2026 Xinjiang 13-Day Senior Special Train Tour Practical Guide🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
Day 1:Travel from various locations to Urumqi. Upon arrival, staff will pick you up and arrange check-in at a downtown hotel. Meals are at your own discretion, allowing everyone to arrange dining flexibly based on arrival time and adapt to Xinjiang’s time difference and climate.
Day 2:Depart from Urumqi to visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) at Tianshan, enjoying the scenery of the clear lake surface reflecting distant snow-capped mountains. After the visit, return to the special train and spend the night on the sleeper berth, heading smoothly toward northern Xinjiang.
Day 3:After the special train arrives at Beitun, take ground transportation to visit the Kanas Scenic Area, strolling along wooden boardwalks to enjoy the lake scenery. After the day’s activities, stay at a hotel in Jadengyu, with no need to rush for transportation and ample rest to recover energy.

📍 Detailed Introduction to the Route and DestinationsDay 4:Visit the Hemu Scenic Area to admire the village landscape with scattered log houses, then head to Colorful Beach (Wucaitan) to view the unique scenery where riverside Yardang landforms intertwine with greenery. After the visit, return to the special train and spend the night on the sleeper berth heading toward Yili.
Day 5:After the special train arrives at Jinghe South Station, tour along Sayram Lake, slowly appreciating the lake views along the lakeside walkway. Then pass through the Guozigou Bridge and visit Liuxing Street (Six-Star Street), staying overnight at a hotel in Yining.
Day 6:Depart from Yining to visit the Nalati Grassland, taking the scenic area shuttle bus into the aerial grassland area to enjoy the rolling grasslands and distant spruce forests. Then proceed to the Bayanbulak Scenic Area, staying overnight at a hotel in Bayin Town.
Day 7:After visiting the Bayanbulak Scenic Area, travel along the southern section of the Duku Highway to enjoy the mountain scenery along the way, then visit the Restan Old Street. After the visit, return to the special train and spend the night on the sleeper berth heading toward Kashgar.
Day 8:After the special train arrives at Kashgar, head to the Pamir Plateau area to visit attractions such as Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland Beach, staying overnight at a hotel in Tashkurgan County.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tianshan Tour Xinjiang Special Train Ticketing Center Manager Guo Jing: 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of industry experience. Add as friend to receive itineraries and quotations.
For middle-aged and senior friends who want to fully enjoy Xinjiang’s scenery but worry about long-distance travel and frequent hotel changes, this 13-day special train tour designed specifically for silver-haired travelers is a travel choice that balances comfort and richness. The special train operates with fixed sleeper carriages, allowing large luggage to be placed directly on your own berth throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and unpack at every destination or switch accommodations, greatly reducing travel fatigue. The train is equipped with basic medical supply kits, common senior medications, and portable oxygen equipment. Staff with basic first-aid capabilities are on duty throughout the journey. Meals are primarily light, soft, and easy-to-digest dishes, while also leaving room for personalized taste preferences to suit the dietary needs of middle-aged and senior travelers.Day 9:Return to Kashgar city area, enjoying the clear scenery of Baisha Lake along the way, then explore local residential areas to experience the daily life of various ethnic groups, staying overnight at a hotel in Kashgar.
Day 10:Visit attractions such as the Old City of Kashgar and the Fragrant Concubine Garden (Xiangfei Garden), strolling through the old city streets to experience local life. After the visit, return to the special train and spend the night on the sleeper berth heading toward Aksu.
Day 11:Visit Wensu Grand Canyon at Tianshan and Tacun Village, admiring the unique landforms of the red-layer canyon, then head toward Turpan, spending the night on the sleeper berth.
Day 12:Visit attractions such as the Flaming Mountains, Grape Manor, and Karez Irrigation System, learning about the operating principles of this ancient water conservancy project and tasting fresh seasonal fruits. Then return to Urumqi and stay overnight at a hotel in Urumqi.

The route connects multiple core scenic areas across northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscape types including alpine lakes, grasslands and forests, gobi canyons, and cultural urban areas. Daily sightseeing schedules are relaxed, with ample rest and photo time reserved. No overly tight itinerary stops are arranged, and daily walking distance is kept within 3 kilometers, suitable for the physical capacity of most middle-aged and senior travelers. The special train runs smoothly at a steady speed, operating at night and stopping for sightseeing during the day, which avoids the fatigue of long daytime bus rides and allows tourists to focus more energy on enjoying the scenery. During the 2026 summer period, most scenic areas operate from 8:00-20:00, and the itinerary deliberately avoids peak visitor hours when entering scenic areas to reduce waiting time in queues.Day 13:Arrangements will be made to see you off based on your return transportation schedule, concluding the entire itinerary and returning to your warm home.
In cases of extreme weather, road condition changes, temporary visitor limits at scenic areas, or similar situations, reasonable itinerary adjustments may be made upon mutual agreement between both parties to ensure the best possible touring experience.
💰 Price Explanation
The price for this 2026 Xinjiang Senior Special Train 13-Day Tour will vary depending on departure date and berth type. The currently available reference price ranges are as follows:For June-September summer and autumn departures, the reference price for a 4-person hard sleeper compartment is 14,999-17,999 RMB per person, and for a 2-person soft sleeper compartment is 19,999-24,999 RMB per person. For May and October off-peak departures, prices are relatively lower: 4-person hard sleeper compartments are 9,999-13,999 RMB per person, and 2-person soft sleeper compartments are 15,999-19,999 RMB per person. The above prices are for reference only. The specific price shall be subject to the contract signed by both parties. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure schedules, so early inquiry and confirmation are recommended.

🗓️ Simple Itinerary Overview📞 Registration Method
Interested tourists can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation hotline is 181-3962-2229, and the WeChat number is the same: 181-3962-2229. For specific office addresses, please contact customer service for details.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
The included fees are as follows: full-use fee for the designated berth on the special train, meal fees as indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic areas marked in the itinerary (such as Nalati and Bayanbulak, where ticket and shuttle bus fees are already included with no additional payment required), ground transportation fees within the itinerary, local tour guide service fees, basic medical care companion fees on the special train, and travel accident insurance fees.
The excluded fees are as follows: round-trip transportation costs from your departure location to Urumqi, meal fees marked as self-paid in the itinerary, fees for optional experience activities within scenic areas, personal consumption expenses, and (in the case of single occupancy, priority will be given to pairing with a same-gender tourist; if pairing is not possible, the difference may be paid at your own discretion). The specific included and excluded items shall be subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
Preparations recommended before departure:Xinjiang has significant temperature differences between day and night. Even for summer travel, it is recommended to bring light down jackets, windbreakers, and other warm clothing. Mountain and plateau areas have lower temperatures, so layers can be added or removed as needed. Some scenic areas are at high altitudes; tourists with underlying conditions such as hypertension or heart disease are advised to inform staff in advance and carry regular medications. If you feel unwell during the tour, promptly notify accompanying staff. When visiting scenic areas, follow the relevant regulations and do not enter restricted zones. All itinerary arrangements and rights protection matters shall be executed in accordance with contract law, tourism law, and other relevant legal provisions, ensuring full protection of the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Special Train Ticketing Center Hotline: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase