2026 Tianshan Number Senior Group Ticket Price Booking Method
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train? For the 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train, tickets must be booked through the official travel agency channel recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
To book the ‘Tianshan’ Xinjiang tour train, the most reliable way is to go through a formal travel agency. Below is a detailed booking guide to help you easily plan your trip.
🚂 Overview of the ‘Tianshan’ Special Train
The ‘Tianshan’ is a special tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Since its debut in 2023, it has become a popular choice for experiencing the full panorama of Xinjiang.
Trip Features:The entire trip lasts about 13 days, adopting a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model. Sightseeing during the day, traveling at night, turning travel time into rest time, making it very suitable for travelers who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
Route Highlights:It connects core cities such as Urumqi, Beitun, Kanas, Yining, Nalati, Kashgar, and Turpan, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, achieving ‘one trip, full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang’.
Train Facilities:The entire train features sleeper berths, with interior decoration incorporating Xinjiang folk elements. It is equipped with a dining car, multi-functional leisure car, bar car, etc., offering entertainment facilities like KTV, board games, and massage chairs, making the journey rich and colorful.
🛌 Detailed Explanation of Carriages and Room Types
The ‘Tianshan’ offers various room types to meet the travel needs of different people. All berths are sleeper berths, ensuring travel comfort.
Blue Diamond Series
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room
To book the ‘Tianshan’ Xinjiang tour train, the most reliable way is to go through a formal travel agency. Below is a detailed booking guide to help you easily plan your trip.Layout:Upper and lower berths, shared bathroom. The upper berth can be folded up, forming a private space for two with the lower berth.
Dimensions:Upper berth approx. 0.7×1.82m, lower berth approx. 0.9×1.95m, with damping device.
Area:Approx. 3.5㎡.
Blue Diamond Double Room
Description:Achieved by folding up the upper berth of a quadruple room, equivalent to two people enjoying a private quadruple room space, shared bathroom.
Silver Diamond Series
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room
Layout:1 compartment + 2 compartments, upper berth can be folded up (2 people enjoy a private 4-person room), shared bathroom.
Dimensions:Upper berth width approx. 0.62m, lower berth width approx. 0.64m, bed spacing approx. 0.55m.
Area:Approx. 3.5㎡.
Silver Diamond Executive Room
🚂 Overview of the ‘Tianshan’ Special TrainLayout:2 executive standard rooms, shared bathroom, washbasin (recommended for washing). Foldable upper berth, one room can accommodate 1-2 people.
Configuration:Each room contains two single beds approx. 0.7-0.78m wide, two rooms share one bathroom.
Area:Approx. 4㎡.
Silver Diamond Suite
Layout:[5-pack + 6-pack] suite, includes 2 single rooms, sharing 1 bathroom, can accommodate 2 people.
Area:Approx. 9㎡.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite
Layout:High-end suite, better privacy and comfort, specific configuration subject to actual product description.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview
Simplified Itinerary
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
The ‘Tianshan’ is a special tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Since its debut in 2023, it has become a popular choice for experiencing the full panorama of Xinjiang.Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu
Day 04:Jia Deng Yu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke – 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 Grass Beach | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan County
Day 09:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit -白沙湖 – 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 Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Trip Features: The entire trip lasts about 13 days, adopting a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model. Sightseeing during the day, traveling at night, turning travel time into rest time, making it very suitable for travelers who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (send off according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price and Tour Date Description
The ‘Tianshan’ is a packaged travel product, with prices varying based on departure date and room type combination. Below are some tour dates and reference prices; please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for specifics.
I. Schedule (Urumqi assembly date) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
Route Highlights: It connects core cities such as Urumqi, Beitun, Kanas, Yining, Nalati, Kashgar, and Turpan, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, achieving ‘one trip, full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang’.2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking special trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 RMB/person
Train Facilities: The entire train features sleeper berths, with interior decoration incorporating Xinjiang folk elements. It is equipped with a dining car, multi-functional leisure car, bar car, etc., offering entertainment facilities like KTV, board games, and massage chairs, making the journey rich and colorful.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
🛌 Detailed Explanation of Carriages and Room Types5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:The above are prices for some tour dates; actual tour dates and prices may change, please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 How to Book ‘Tianshan’ Tickets
Booking the ‘Tianshan’ requires purchasing a packaged product through a travel agency; tickets cannot be purchased separately on platforms like 12306. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consult Itinerary and Tour Dates
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, inform them of the number of travelers, time preferences, and desired room type (e.g., Blue Diamond Quadruple Room, Silver Diamond Suite, etc.), and obtain detailed itinerary materials.
2. Confirm Details and Pay Deposit
After confirming the final departure date, room type, and price, provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for seat reservation. After paying the deposit, the travel agency will issue a deposit receipt.
3. Sign Travel Contract
The ‘Tianshan’ offers various room types to meet the travel needs of different people. All berths are sleeper berths, ensuring travel comfort.The travel agency will send an electronic contract for your review. Please carefully read the itinerary, fees, cancellation and change rules, and other terms. After confirming, sign online and pay the balance.
4. Receive Tour Notification
About 15 days before departure, you will receive a ‘Tour Notification’ containing detailed information such as assembly time, location, and transfer arrangements. Please keep your phone line open so customer service can contact you anytime.
📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
Registration Method:Unified registration through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation:For details on route information, tour date availability, or prices, you can directly contact the travel agency’s customer service.
Important Note:To protect your rights, please ensure you sign a contract and pay fees through a formal travel agency. Do not trust ‘scalpers’ or non-official channels to avoid complaints or suggestions.
💡 Fee and Service Description
The fees for the ‘Tianshan’ usually include the following items, but specifics are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency:
May Include:
Special train sleeper berth seat and corresponding berth fee.
Hotel accommodation within the Blue Diamond series itinerary.
Most meals within the itinerary (e.g., breakfast, main meals).
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for listed attractions.
Tour bus fees and guide services.
Travel accident insurance, etc.
May Not Include:
Round-trip transportation costs to Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, drinks, phone calls in hotels).
Meals and attraction tickets not explicitly included in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
> Remarks:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room✅ Why Choose the ‘Tianshan’ Special Train?
Compared to other travel methods, the ‘Tianshan’ special train has significant advantages in many aspects:
🚶 ♂️ Effortless and Worry-Free, No Luggage Moving
The entire trip follows a ‘train follows people’ model; you just sleep on the train and wake up at a new attraction, without frequently changing hotels and transportation between locations, greatly relieving physical strain.
👨 👩👧👧 Relaxed Pace, Suitable for Seniors
Adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, sightseeing during the day and traveling at night, greatly reducing travel fatigue. The special train is usually equipped with senior-friendly facilities and onboard doctors, very suitable for retired elderly or those with limited mobility.
🛡 ️ Comfortable, Complete Services
The special train is built by the railway department, running smoothly. It is equipped with dining cars, entertainment cars, and other facilities, with a professional team providing services, ensuring comfort and peace of mind during the trip.
👨 👩👧👧 High Adaptability for All Groups
Whether retired elderly, family travelers, or tourists wanting a slow-paced, in-depth tour, everyone can find their own rhythm and space on the ‘Tianshan’.
🌟 Good Reputation, Consistently Popular
As a key tourism brand of Xinjiang Railway, the ‘Tianshan’ maintains high popularity year-round, especially during peak tourist seasons. It is recommended to consult and book 1-2 months in advance.
