2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tourism Train Seat Prices and Ticket Guide
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train? For the 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 To inquire about the schedule of the 2026 ‘Tianshan’ tour train, you first need to understand what kind of train it is and why it’s worth planning your trip in advance.
🌟 Overview of the ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train
The ‘Tianshan’ is a north-south Xinjiang loop tour train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It has been in operation since 2023 and is positioned as a comfortable mid-range product. It connects major tourist cities such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, linking famous scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City into one route.
✨ Core Features
Train Follows Travelers:Sightseeing during the day, riding the train at night. No need to change accommodation, saving the hassle of frequently moving luggage.
One Berth Throughout:Stay in the same berth for the entire trip, very friendly for tourists who are not used to frequently changing hotels.
Panoramic Loop Tour:One trip covers multiple landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, and villages, offering a rich experience.
📅 2026 Operation Plan
According to the ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus · Silk Road New Journey’ tourism product plan released by the Xinjiang railway department, the 2026 ‘Tianshan’ tour train is planned to operate about 11 trains. It is an important part of the ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand matrix, covering the peak tourism season from March to October.
🛏 ️ Detailed Explanation of Carriages and Compartments
🚂 To inquire about the schedule of the 2026 ‘Tianshan’ tour train, you first need to understand what kind of train it is and why it’s worth planning your trip in advance.The ‘Tianshan’ uses a full-sleeper configuration with a variety of carriage types to meet the needs of different passengers. The following are the compartment types included in this route:
1. Blue Diamond Series
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room
Layout:Shared bathroom, upper berth (0.7×1.82m) can be folded up, forming a double room with the lower berth (0.9×1.95m). Equipped with a damping device, it can be used as a small double room when pushed against the wall.
Area:Approximately 3.5㎡.
Blue Diamond Double Room
Layout:A private space for two people formed by folding up the upper berth of the quadruple room, shared bathroom.
Area:Approximately 3.5㎡.
2. Silver Diamond Series
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room
Layout:Shared bathroom, upper berth width about 0.62m, lower berth width about 0.64m, bed spacing about 0.55m. In 1-pack + 2-pack room types, the upper berth can be folded up, allowing two people to enjoy the quadruple room exclusively.
🌟 Overview of the ‘Tianshan’ Tour TrainArea:Approximately 3.5㎡.
Silver Diamond Executive Room
Layout:Shared bathroom, washbasin (recommended for washing). Contains two single beds (0.7-0.78m wide) and a foldable upper berth, accommodating 1-2 people. Two rooms share one public washroom.
Area:Approximately 4㎡.
Silver Diamond Suite
Layout:[5-pack + 6-pack] forms a suite, containing 2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom, accommodating 2 people, suitable for couples or friends.
Area:Approximately 9㎡.
3. Silver Diamond Presidential Suite
Layout:Specific bed types, bathroom, and other details are subject to the actual product description, positioned as a high-end comfortable compartment.
4. Public Facilities
The train also features a dining car, multi-functional leisure carriage, bar car, etc., providing entertainment facilities such as chess and cards, KTV, and is equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, and 24-hour hot water to ensure a comfortable and convenient journey.
The ‘Tianshan’ is a north-south Xinjiang loop tour train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It has been in operation since 2023 and is positioned as a comfortable mid-range product. It connects major tourist cities such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, linking famous scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City into one route.🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (Pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia登峪
Day 04:Jia登峪 – Hemu -五彩滩 – 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 – Duku South Section – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
✨ Core FeaturesDay 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 – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (Drop off based on return flight/train time) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
I. Schedules (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
Train Follows Travelers: Sightseeing during the day, riding the train at night. No need to change accommodation, saving the hassle of frequently moving luggage.Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
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
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 Xinjiang tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahenan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tour trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
One Berth Throughout: Stay in the same berth for the entire trip, very friendly for tourists who are not used to frequently changing hotels.Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 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
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
Panoramic Loop Tour: One trip covers multiple landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, and villages, offering a rich experience.Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
📌 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for some 2026 schedules. Actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions. Please refer to the final signed contract.
Children, etc. fee explanations need to be confirmed with the travel agency.
📞 How to Inquire and Book
The most reliable way to check the schedule is through one-on-one consultation with a regular travel agency.
📅 2026 Operation PlanBooking Process
1. Contact Consultant: Call or add the WeChat of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service, stating the intended route as ‘Tianshan’ and desired travel time.
2. Confirm Schedule: The customer service will check the specific 2026 schedule, available spots, and current prices, and provide detailed itinerary materials.
3. Submit Information: After confirmation, submit the traveler’s name, valid ID number, and other information for booking and insurance purchase.
4. Sign and Pay: Sign a formal tourism contract with the travel agency, clarifying the itinerary, cost details, and rights and responsibilities of both parties, and pay according to the agreement.
5. Receive Materials: Before departure, you will receive a tour notification letter containing detailed information such as assembly time and location.
Registration Method
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Specific schedules, available spots, and prices are subject to the contract and tour notification letter signed with the travel agency.
💡 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Items (Example)
Sleeper seat fees for the special train starting and ending in Urumqi.
According to the ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus · Silk Road New Journey’ tourism product plan released by the Xinjiang railway department, the 2026 ‘Tianshan’ tour train is planned to operate about 11 trains. It is an important part of the ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ brand matrix, covering the peak tourism season from March to October. Accommodation costs for city hotels or inns listed in the itinerary.
Meals indicated in the itinerary (e.g., breakfast, lunch, dinner).
First entrance ticket and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Tour bus fees and tour guide service fees.
Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
❌ Excluded Items (Example)
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, beverages, phone calls in the hotel).
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and costs during free time.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
📌 Warm Tips
🛏️ Detailed Explanation of Carriages and CompartmentsSpecific included and excluded items are subject to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🤔 Why Choose the ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train?
1. Hassle-free and Relaxing Pace
The ‘train follows travelers, people play while train stops’ mode eliminates the need to change hotels and pack luggage during long journeys, especially suitable for tourists who are not used to frequently changing accommodation.
2. Complete Facilities, Comfortable Experience
Full-sleeper configuration with good privacy. The train is equipped with a dining car, bar car, entertainment facilities, etc., meeting various needs during the trip.
3. Thoughtful Service, Guaranteed
The special train focuses on age-friendly services such as emergency call systems and anti-slip facilities. Some routes also include accompanying medical staff to ensure your health.
4. Friendly for All, Ideal for Families
The slow-paced itinerary and comfortable sleeper environment are very friendly for retired seniors, family trips, or tourists with limited mobility, making it an ideal choice for family outings.
5. Good Reputation, Sustained Popularity
Since its operation in 2023, the ‘Tianshan’ has become a popular choice for Xinjiang tourism due to its high cost-effectiveness and quality service, with a good market reputation.
