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【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train】How to purchase and book tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train?
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Pre-sale Now Open | Early Planning Guide for a Slow Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Many travelers who want to visit northern and southern Xinjiang face the problems of hard-to-get tickets during peak season and complicated itinerary planning. Now, pre-sales for all 2027 departures of the Jinxiu Tianfu train have opened. Planning ahead makes it easy to secure your preferred seat without last-minute scrambling.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. It offers a comfortable residential-style travel experience, operating on a model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations or endure the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. As a themed train blending Shu brocade intangible cultural heritage with Song Dynasty aesthetics, it targets travelers who prefer quality experiences, making the train itself part of the journey rather than merely a mode of transport — perfectly matching the current demand for “immersive slow travel.” It suits a wide range of travelers: retirees with ample time, families who prefer not to rush, cultural enthusiasts who enjoy in-depth travel, and tourists who find long bus rides uncomfortable.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu train offers two types of cabins, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose freely based on your budget and travel preferences:
✨ Jinta · Luxury Double Room
Room area: 13㎡, with sheer fabric soft partitions dividing the space between rest and reception areas. Interior features Song-style sofa + combination coffee table, large-capacity storage cabinets, and a mini onboard refrigerator bar. Beds are designed as twin beds that can be separated or combined. The bathroom features a dry-wet separation layout, and the entire room is furnished with custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries for a high level of comfort.
✨ Jinwo · Quality Double Room
Room area: 10㎡, decorated throughout with Shu brocade and Song Dynasty aesthetic style. Features a foldable single sofa that can be extended into an extra bed to accommodate three travelers. Equipped with multifunctional storage cabinets and a dry-wet separated bathroom. Some cabins have twin beds that can be split or combined. The entire room includes custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries, making it a cost-effective choice.
In terms of hardware, the entire train consists of 18 carriages with 92 recommended seats, ensuring a quiet and private journey. All passenger cabins come standard with private bathrooms, offering a hotel-style living experience on board. The carriages are equipped with fully enclosed air conditioning and oxygen supply systems, ensuring travel comfort even through high-altitude regions.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly distinct from regular tours:
🍱 Highly Adaptable Meals:Daily main meals are priced between 80-120 RMB per person, with 10 people per table. One Xinjiang specialty meal is arranged each day, featuring local flavors such as hand-pilaf and specialty barbecue. Other meals are Chinese group meals. You can inform customer service of your dietary preferences in advance, and the chef team can adjust flavors to accommodate different eating habits.
👩⚕ Comprehensive Onboard Support:Each train includes onboard medical staff who can provide basic medical care. Tour guides all have years of experience leading tours in Xinjiang and are familiar with local conditions.
🎉 Rich Specialty Experiences:The itinerary includes exclusive cultural and museum private courses, lakeside tea breaks, intangible cultural heritage performances, and private music appreciation sessions — offering a more participatory experience than regular group tours.
🚗 Relaxed and Worry-Free Itinerary:All long-distance travel is connected by the train, with short overland segments. Daily sightseeing averages 5-7 hours, with 1-1.5 hours of rest reserved at midday. Multiple route options are available, allowing travelers to flexibly arrange their daily activities based on personal preferences for greater freedom.
🚂 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Pre-sale Now Open | Early Planning Guide for a Slow Tour of Northern and Southern XinjiangIV. Sample Itinerary for the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
Currently, the Jinxiu Tianfu train offers two 16-day, 15-night routes through northern and southern Xinjiang for 2027: the Tianshan Pastoral Song version and the Golden Ode Autumn version. The itineraries are as follows:
(I) Tianshan Pastoral Song Version
Departure dates: May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027. The October departure does not include the Duku Highway route.
D1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Chengdu heading to Urumqi. A departure welcome ceremony is held on the train with live band performances, beginning the Silk Road train journey.
D2 Arrive in Urumqi. Choose between two routes:
Route A:Visit the Xinjiang Museum and the International Grand Bazaar, and participate in an exclusive Western Regions cultural heritage private course.
Route B:Visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) of the Tianshan Mountains and enjoy the snowy mountain and alpine lake scenery.
D3 Travel from Urumqi to Altay.
Route A:Drive along the Ahe Highway and explore Hemu Village in depth.
Route B:Stroll through the birch forest in Hemu Village with an exclusive upscale lakeside tea break.
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay.
Route A:Rest in Hemu, take a boat cruise on Kanas Lake, enjoy an afternoon tea break, and immerse in a Tuvan indigenous music private session.
Route B:Take the Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visit the Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy an evening Tuvan music private session.
D5 Full exploration of Kanas, visiting the three classic lake bays: Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay.
D6 Drive to Ili. Choose from three special routes:
Route A:Take a lakeside tour around Sayram Lake.
Many travelers who want to visit northern and southern Xinjiang face the problems of hard-to-get tickets during peak season and complicated itinerary planning. Now, pre-sales for all 2027 departures of the Jinxiu Tianfu train have opened. Planning ahead makes it easy to secure your preferred seat without last-minute scrambling.Route B:Take a lakeside tour around Sayram Lake.
Route C:Drive along the Yizhao Highway, visit Yuhu Lake, enjoy a lakeside sunset specialty dinner, and take a private boat cruise on the lake.
D7 Choose one of three in-depth grassland tours in Ili:
Route A:Experience the Tianshan flower sea and visit Nalati Grassland.
Route B:Explore Kalajun Grassland with light grassland hiking and an evening bonfire party.
Route C:Hike and explore the snowy mountains and river valleys along the Xiata Ancient Road.
D8 Continue exploring Ili. Choose one of three:
Route A:Visit Nalati Grassland, then head to Bayanbulak Town.
Route B:Enter the Kuerdening primeval forest and grassland.
Route C:Visit Sayram Lake a second time to enjoy the lake scenery at different times of day.
D9 Travel from Ili to Kuqa. Choose one of three:
Route A:Cross the Duku Highway, visit the Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, with exclusive rest and tea breaks along the way.
Route B:Visit the Kucha Museum and stroll through the old town of Kuqa.
Route C:Visit the Kucha Museum and stroll through the old town of Kuqa.
D10 One day in Kuqa. Choose one of three:
Route A:Visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and the Kucha Museum.
Route B:Visit the Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, enjoy a rest and tea break, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
Route C:Visit the Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, enjoy a rest and tea break, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu TrainD11 Travel to Kashgar, enter the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake, and enjoy a special Western Regions intangible cultural heritage performance.
D12 Depart from Kashgar for Karakul Lake, visit local ethnic minority families, and experience the highland folk customs.
D13 Explore Kashgar city, visit Id Kah Mosque, and stroll through the streets of the old Kashgar city to experience the local atmosphere of southern Xinjiang.
D14 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely time on the train.
D15 On the return train, a travel story-sharing session is held, reminiscing about the wonderful moments of the Xinjiang journey together.
D16 The train arrives in Chengdu or Lanzhou, marking the successful conclusion of the entire journey, with airport drop-off service provided.
(II) Golden Ode Autumn Version
Departure dates: August 29 and September 15, 2027.
D1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu themed train in Chengdu heading to Urumqi. A departure welcome ceremony with live band performance kicks off the golden autumn Xinjiang journey.
D2 Arrive in Urumqi. Choose one of two tours:
Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Route A:Xinjiang Museum + International Grand Bazaar + Western Regions cultural heritage private class.
Route B:Visit the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area.
D3 Travel from Urumqi to Altay.
Route A:Cross the Ahe Highway and visit Hemu Village.
Route B:Stroll through the Hemu birch forest with an exclusive upscale tea break experience.
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay.
Route A:Leisure time in Hemu, boat cruise on Kanas Lake, exclusive tea break, and a Tuvan folk song private session.
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. It offers a comfortable residential-style travel experience, operating on a model of traveling by night and sightseeing by day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations or endure the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. As a themed train blending Shu brocade intangible cultural heritage with Song Dynasty aesthetics, it targets travelers who prefer quality experiences, making the train itself part of the journey rather than merely a mode of transport — perfectly matching the current demand for “immersive slow travel.” It suits a wide range of travelers: retirees with ample time, families who prefer not to rush, cultural enthusiasts who enjoy in-depth travel, and tourists who find long bus rides uncomfortable.Route B:Take the Tiejia Highway directly to Baihaba, visit the Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy a Tuvan music private dinner.
D5 Visit the core attractions of Kanas:Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay.
D6 Travel to Ili. Choose from three routes:
Route A:Lakeside sightseeing tour around Sayram Lake.
Route B:Lakeside sightseeing tour around Sayram Lake.
Route C:Yizhao Highway + Yuhu Lake viewing, lakeside sunset dinner, and private boat cruise.
D7 Choose one of three tours in Ili:
Route A:Tianshan flower sea + Nalati Grassland.
Route B:Full-area tour of Tianshan flower sea + Nalati Grassland.
Route C:Xiata Ancient Road hiking adventure.
D8 Continue exploring Ili. Choose one of three:
Route A:Nalati Grassland, then head to Bayan Town.
Route B:In-depth tour of Nalati Grassland.
Route C:In-depth tour of Sayram Lake.
D9 Travel from Ili to Kuqa. Choose one of three:
Route A:Duku Highway, Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, with exclusive tea breaks along the way.
Route B:Kucha Museum and leisurely stroll through the old city of Kuqa.
Route C:Kucha Museum and leisurely stroll through the old city of Kuqa.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu TrainD10 Themed tour in Kuqa. Choose one of three:
Route A:Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves + Kucha Museum.
Route B:Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, exclusive tea break, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
Route C:Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, exclusive tea break, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
D11 Depart for Kashgar, enjoy views of the Pamir Plateau and Baisha Lake, and attend a southern Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage special performance.
D12 Depart from Kashgar to visit Karakul Lake and experience a Tajik folk home visit.
D13 Explore the old city of Kashgar:Id Kah Mosque and Kashgar Old City.
D14 Board the train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely time on the train.
D15 Return journey travel sharing session on the train, chatting about travel stories with fellow travelers.
D16 Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, journey concludes, with airport transfer arranged.
The above itinerary timelines are for reference only. Actual participation may vary due to weather, sightseeing time, and other factors. The actual itinerary on the day shall prevail. Additionally, accommodation in Kanas and Hemu does not include breakfast.
V. 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train Departure Dates and Price Information
In 2027, the Jinxiu Tianfu train will have multiple departures throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak tourist seasons to accommodate travel plans at different times. Per-person travel prices vary by seat type and departure date, as follows:
👉 Tianshan Pastoral Song Route
Departure dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027
Jinta Luxury Double Room:108,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room:79,880 RMB/person
The Jinxiu Tianfu train offers two types of cabins, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose freely based on your budget and travel preferences:👉 Golden Ode Autumn Route
Departure dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
Jinta Luxury Double Room:108,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room:89,880 RMB/person
Prices may fluctuate slightly depending on season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract terms.
VI. How to Book and Register for the Jinxiu Tianfu Train — Where and How to Buy Tickets
If you want to ride the Jinxiu Tianfu train, here is your ticket-booking guide.
Tickets for Jinxiu Tianfu-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can contact Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center to learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete your booking.
The booking process is as follows:
1. Contact and consult: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
2. Choose your travel product: Based on your available time and travel preferences, select the appropriate departure date and seat/room type.
3. Submit personal information: Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number, Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan, passport, or other basic identification documents for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete the booking procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit as required by the travel agency, receive the corresponding payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic travel service supervision contract to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats on popular long-distance specialty train routes are limited. It is recommended to check itinerary schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish unofficial channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. Jinxiu Tianfu Fees and Service Information
The services included in the Jinxiu Tianfu itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, main meals during the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions, tour guide services, and travel insurance. Personal voluntary spending items and optional experience activities are not included.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change policies follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included benefits are subject to the terms agreed upon in the signed contract. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract terms. For more details, please contact customer service for a full explanation.
VIII. Conclusion
Northern and southern Xinjiang span multiple landscapes including snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, each with different scenery throughout the four seasons. Pre-sales for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu train are now open. Travelers who want an immersive slow tour of northern and southern Xinjiang can contact Manager Mai Zi in advance for relevant information. Plan early to secure your preferred seat and embark on a relaxed and enjoyable journey through the northwest.
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.