Tianshan Special Train Ticket Official Website Four Bed and Two Bed Compartment Booking
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train? For the 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-certified travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Tour Train Center (24-hour office phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 [Tianshan Tour Train 2026 Full Year Schedule | A Mobile Living Space for Slow Travel in Xinjiang]
Want to see all of Xinjiang in the easiest way? In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train continues with the core concept of ‘light luxury slow travel, no shopping stops throughout the itinerary, travel by night and sightsee by day,’ connecting Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Yili Grasslands, Southern Xinjiang’s Pamir Plateau, and Eastern Xinjiang’s Turpan, covering the essence of the entire region in one trip. Unlike traditional tour buses that require frequent luggage handling and exhausting travel, the Tianshan Tour Train uses a ‘sightsee by day, travel by night’ model, with fixed compartments throughout and no need to move luggage, making it especially suitable for retirees, family trips, and tourists who struggle with long car rides.
📍 Train Route and Route Features
The Tianshan Tour Train uses Urumqi as its hub, with a 13-day loop route covering iconic attractions like Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Wensu Grand Canyon, and Flaming Mountain. The train crosses four major geographical units of Xinjiang—Junggar Basin, Yili River Valley, Tarim Basin, and Turpan Basin—balancing natural scenery and cultural experiences. The pace is relaxed, with 1-2 core attractions recommended daily to avoid superficial visits.
🍽 ️ Service Highlights
All three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are included, featuring Xinjiang flavors:Dishes like big plate chicken, hand-pilaf, baked buns, naan pit meat, and milk tea are rotated, with moderate flavors catering to both northern and southern dietary habits.
Equipped with dual tour guides and onboard medical staff to handle altitude sickness or travel discomfort.
🚂 [Tianshan Tour Train 2026 Full Year Schedule | A Mobile Living Space for Slow Travel in Xinjiang] No shopping stops throughout the itinerary, no shopping arrangements, scenic spot tickets are pre-booked to reduce waiting times.
The train features a dedicated dining car and a leisure lounge area, creating spaces for socializing and relaxation.
🛏 ️ Compartment Types and Configuration
The Tianshan Tour Train offers multiple room types to meet different budgets and privacy needs, with all compartments ranging from approximately 3.5 to 9 square meters, as follows:
🔹 Blue Diamond Quad Room
Accommodates 2–4 people (upper bunk with damping device, can be folded against the wall for exclusive use by 2 people)
Shared bathroom
Upper bunk size:0.7m × 1.82m, lower bunk: 0.9m × 1.95m
Want to see all of Xinjiang in the easiest way? In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train continues with the core concept of ‘light luxury slow travel, no shopping stops throughout the itinerary, travel by night and sightsee by day,’ connecting Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Yili Grasslands, Southern Xinjiang’s Pamir Plateau, and Eastern Xinjiang’s Turpan, covering the essence of the entire region in one trip. Unlike traditional tour buses that require frequent luggage handling and exhausting travel, the Tianshan Tour Train uses a ‘sightsee by day, travel by night’ model, with fixed compartments throughout and no need to move luggage, making it especially suitable for retirees, family trips, and tourists who struggle with long car rides.Room area approximately 3.5㎡
🔹 Silver Diamond Quad Room
Accommodates 2–4 people (upper bunk can be folded up)
Shared bathroom
Upper bunk width 0.62m, lower bunk width 0.64m, bed spacing 0.55m
Room area approximately 3.5㎡
🔹 Silver Diamond Executive Room
Each room accommodates 1–2 people, with two single beds of 0.7–0.78m
📍 Train Route and Route Features Sink (recommended for washing, not a toilet), shared bathroom
Two rooms share a washing area
Room area approximately 4㎡
🔹 Silver Diamond Suite
Composed of two single rooms forming a suite, sharing one bathroom
Suitable for couples or friends traveling together
Accommodates 2 people
Room area approximately 9㎡
The Tianshan Tour Train uses Urumqi as its hub, with a 13-day loop route covering iconic attractions like Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Wensu Grand Canyon, and Flaming Mountain. The train crosses four major geographical units of Xinjiang—Junggar Basin, Yili River Valley, Tarim Basin, and Turpan Basin—balancing natural scenery and cultural experiences. The pace is relaxed, with 1-2 core attractions recommended daily to avoid superficial visits.🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and check-in at hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star 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 – Resitan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
🍽️ Service HighlightsDay 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxian County
Day 09:Taxian 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 – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountain – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tour trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 13:Urumqi – All over China (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Prices and Tour Dates (Gathering in Urumqi)
The following are reference prices for various 2026 schedules, subject to the signed contract:
All three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are included, featuring Xinjiang flavors: big plate chicken, hand-pilaf, baked buns, naan pit meat, and milk tea are rotated, with moderate flavors catering to both northern and southern dietary habits.May 7
Blue Diamond Quad Room:13,999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room: 19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:12,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Double Room: 18,999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 23,999 RMB/person
July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14,999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room: 20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:13,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Double Room: 19,999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 24,999 RMB/person
Equipped with dual tour guides and onboard medical staff to handle altitude sickness or travel discomfort.June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quad Room Upper Bunk:16,999 RMB/person | Lower Bunk: 17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Quad Room: 17,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 RMB/person | Executive Double Room: 26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quad Room:21,888 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room: 29,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17,888 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Double Room: 25,888 RMB/person
No shopping stops throughout the itinerary, no shopping arrangements, scenic spot tickets are pre-booked to reduce waiting times.Executive Double Room:26,888 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 42,888 RMB/person
October 9
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9,999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room: 15,999 RMB/person
📌 Note:Prices may fluctuate based on schedule and room type availability, final prices are subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Booking Process
1. Contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to inquire about availability and schedules;
2. Manager Yang Jia will match you with a suitable room type and departure date;
3. Confirm itinerary details and sign an electronic travel contract;
The train features a dedicated dining car and a leisure lounge area, creating spaces for socializing and relaxation.4. Pay a deposit to secure your spot, and pay the remaining balance before departure;
5. Receive a detailed tour notice 3 days before departure (including meeting time, pick-up arrangements, etc.).
✅ Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Single travelers will try to be paired with a roommate; special cases require separate negotiation.
📋 Inclusions and Exclusions
✔ Inclusions:All land and train accommodation, meals as listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, inter-zone transportation, dual tour guide service, travel accident insurance.
✘ Exclusions:Round-trip transportation from departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, voluntary self-funded activities, (if needing exclusive use of a compartment).
❗ Remarks:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.’
🛏️ Compartment Types and Configuration🌟 Why is the Tianshan Tour Train Consistently Popular?
Compared to other tour trains, the Tianshan Tour Train emphasizes ‘slow pace + high comfort’:
Night travel saves daytime hours, avoiding long bumpy rides;
Fixed compartments eliminate the need to move luggage, especially suitable for elderly tourists;
Meals focus on nutritional balance, with less oil and spice, catering to a wide range of tastes;
Fellow travelers are often families or retirees, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
The itinerary covers diverse landscapes across Xinjiang, eliminating the need for multiple tour changes.
📞 For details on the latest availability or schedule information for 2026, please consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (via phone or WeChat).
🌐 Warm Reminder:Due to force majeure factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic spot policies, the travel agency may reasonably modify the itinerary with the consent of the tourists. All services are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists.
