Tianshan Number Special Train Ticket Booking Required Documents and Personal Registration Notice

【Tianshan Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Tianshan Special Train?
For 2026, tickets for the Tianshan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Tianshan tourism special train? The comfortable choice for a slow tour of the whole of Xinjiang in 2026
In the fast-paced era of travel, more and more people are beginning to yearn for in-depth experiences that ‘slow down’. In 2026, if you plan to take 13 days to leisurely visit the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang, without the hassle of frequently moving luggage and changing hotels, then the ‘Tianshan’ tourism special train may be the answer you have been waiting for. It is not an ordinary train, but a mobile living space — sightseeing by day, sleeping soundly by night, with no need to worry about transport connections throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting’.
I. Detailed introduction to the ‘Tianshan’ special train
The ‘Tianshan’ is a distinctive long-distance leisure tourism special train operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, focusing on the concept of ‘residential-style slow travel’. The special train adopts a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, combining accommodation and transport into one, effectively reducing physical exertion during the journey. Passengers get off during the day to visit key attractions, return to the carriage in the evening to rest, and arrive at the next stop early the next morning. The itinerary pace is relaxed, suitable for family trips, senior travelers, and those seeking a quality experience.
The entire route covers iconic Xinjiang landscapes including Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) of the Tianshan Mountains, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and the Flaming Mountains, linking the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang. The 13-day itinerary is both comprehensive in scope and leaves ample time for sightseeing and rest.
II. Seat types, hardware configuration, and advantages of the ‘Tianshan’ special train
The ‘Tianshan’ special train offers a variety of seat and compartment types to meet different budgets and privacy needs. All carriages have undergone special renovation for tourism special trains and are equipped with air conditioning, power sockets, reading lights, storage space, and clean sanitary facilities (some room types have private bathrooms within the compartment, while others share public bathrooms in the carriage). The following are the main seat type features:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Spacious with private bathroom, sofa area, and large window viewing position. Highly private, suitable for travelers seeking high comfort.
Executive 2-person room:Double compartment with reasonable layout, including basic bathroom facilities or access to a nearby dedicated bathroom. Quiet and comfortable.
Silver Diamond 2-person room / Blue Diamond 2-person room:Double compartment design with spacious beds, suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
Silver Diamond 4-person room / Blue Diamond 4-person room:Four-person compartment with bunk bed layout, high space utilization, and outstanding value for money; some departure dates differentiate between upper/lower berth prices.
All seats provide bedding, towels, toiletries kits, and other basic supplies. The train is equipped with hot water supply, dining car services, and 24-hour attendant duty, striving to ensure a worry-free journey.

🚂 How to buy tickets for the Tianshan tourism special train? The comfortable choice for a slow tour of the whole of Xinjiang in 2026III. Travel quality and service highlights of the ‘Tianshan’ special train
Different from conventional group tours, the ‘Tianshan’ emphasizes ‘light burden, deep experience’:
✅ Attentive accompanying services:Professional tour guides and train attendant teams throughout the journey, coordinating boarding and alighting, attraction commentary, and daily care.
✅ Comfortable accommodation experience:Using the train as a ‘mobile home’, avoiding the hassle of packing and unpacking from changing hotels every day.
✅ Exclusive special arrangements:Such as Tajik folk home visits in Tashkurgan County, fruit banquets at grape estates, and other immersive local cultural experiences.
✅ Convenient transport experience:The special train arrives directly at stations near scenic areas, reducing long-distance bus transfers and saving energy.
✅ Reasonable dining standards:Dates marked as ‘including breakfast, lunch, and dinner’ in the itinerary feature local specialty meals, balancing nutrition and flavor.
IV. Simplified itinerary for the ‘Tianshan’ special train
The following is the officially finalized itinerary, strictly following the logic of ‘traveling at night, sightseeing during the day’, covering the highlights of the whole of Xinjiang:
Day 01:Departure point → Urumqi. After private transfer from the station, check into the hotel and rest | Meals: all self-paid | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Jadengyu ⚠️ Breakfast not included at Kanas accommodation
Day 04:Jadengyu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghenan | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper ⚠️ Breakfast not included at Hemu accommodation

In the fast-paced era of travel, more and more people are beginning to yearn for in-depth experiences that ‘slow down’. In 2026, if you plan to take 13 days to leisurely visit the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang, without the hassle of frequently moving luggage and changing hotels, then the ‘Tianshan’ tourism special train may be the answer you have been waiting for. It is not an ordinary train, but a mobile living space — sightseeing by day, sleeping soundly by night, with no need to worry about transport connections throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting’.Day 05:Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Liuxing Street → Yining | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak → Southern section of Duku Highway → Restan Old Street → Kashgar | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County → Tajik folk home visit → Baisha Lake → Kashgar | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → Aksu | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon → Ta Village → Turpan | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Estate → Specialty Fruit Banquet → Karez Irrigation System → Urumqi | Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi → Return to various destinations. Transfer according to flight/train times. The journey concludes successfully | Meals: breakfast included | Accommodation: Warm home
> Note:When the itinerary involves force majeure factors such as scenic area closures, weather, or traffic, both parties may negotiate reasonable changes to the sightseeing order.
V. 2026 ‘Tianshan’ special train departure dates and price description
According to the latest schedule arrangements of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, the 2026 ‘Tianshan’ has multiple departure sessions. Specific prices and group dates are as follows (subject to contract signing):

I. Detailed introduction to the ‘Tianshan’ special trainI. May 7 departure
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room:13,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:12,999 RMB/person
II. July 28 and August 11 departures

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Blue Diamond 4-person room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:19,999 RMB/person

The ‘Tianshan’ is a distinctive long-distance leisure tourism special train operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, focusing on the concept of ‘residential-style slow travel’. The special train adopts a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, combining accommodation and transport into one, effectively reducing physical exertion during the journey. Passengers get off during the day to visit key attractions, return to the carriage in the evening to rest, and arrive at the next stop early the next morning. The itinerary pace is relaxed, suitable for family trips, senior travelers, and those seeking a quality experience.Silver Diamond 4-person room:13,999 RMB/person
III. June 2, July 8, August 23, and September 4 departures
Blue Diamond 4-person room upper berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room lower berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:24,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:17,888 RMB/person
IV. June 13, June 25, and September 5 departures
Blue Diamond 4-person room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:29,888 RMB/person

The entire route covers iconic Xinjiang landscapes including Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) of the Tianshan Mountains, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and the Flaming Mountains, linking the lake and mountain scenery of northern Xinjiang with the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang. The 13-day itinerary is both comprehensive in scope and leaves ample time for sightseeing and rest.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:17,888 RMB/person
V. October 9 off-peak departure
Blue Diamond 4-person room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:15,999 RMB/person
> Warm reminder:Prices fluctuate slightly depending on season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract signing for specifics.
VI. How to book and register for the ‘Tianshan’ special train
Want to ride the ‘Tianshan’ special train? Here is your ticket booking guide 👇
Products related to the ‘Tianshan’ tourism special train are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You need to learn about and book through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The ticket booking process is as follows:
📞 Contact for consultation:Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn detailed information about the itinerary, seats, prices, and departure dates.

II. Seat types, hardware configuration, and advantages of the ‘Tianshan’ special train✅ Choose a product:Based on personal time and preferences, select the appropriate departure date and room type.
📄 Submit information:Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number (or valid document information such as passport/entry permit), for registration and seat reservation.
💳 Complete the booking:Pay the booking amount as required, obtain the payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the reservation.
> Special reminder:June to September is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang each year, and popular seats are in high demand. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred berth. Please book through official channels and beware of unauthorized agents.
VII. Cost and service description for the ‘Tianshan’ special train
The itinerary fee includes:Special train transport, main meals on dates marked as ‘meals included’, accommodation listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic areas, tour guide services, and private transfer services, among other basic services.
Items not included:Major transport from the departure point to Urumqi, meals not marked as included, personal expenses, voluntary self-funded activities (such as electric carts or horse riding in some scenic areas), and single room supplements (for solo registrations, our agency will try its best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
All service content, charging standards, and scope of rights are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. If you have any questions, you may request a detailed explanation from customer service.
VIII. Final words: Let your journey begin with the ‘Tianshan’
Rather than rushing through check-ins, it is better to immerse yourself slowly. In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ tourism special train is slowly heading toward the most beautiful season of Xinjiang — snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and flower seas, ancient city streets and alleys, all waiting for you to see them right outside your window.
If you also yearn for a journey like this — ‘no need to rush, just enjoy the scenery’ — feel free to make a call and ask Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for more details:
☎ ️ Company landline:0991-3333832
📱 Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
Let this 13-day panoramic Xinjiang journey become your most memorable slow time of the year. 🚂✨
For 2026, tickets for the Tianshan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.