Tianshan Special Train Official Website Ticket Prices How to Buy Tickets
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’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.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Xinjiang Tour Train:A New Mobile Living Experience for Slow Travel Across the Tianshan Mountains
If you yearn for the Xinjiang scenery of vast grasslands, azure lakes, snowy mountains and canyons, and ancient city streets, and hope for a relaxed and hassle-free journey, then the newly upgraded 2026 Tianshan Tour Train might be your ideal choice. Unlike the fatigue of frequent transfers and luggage handling in traditional group tours, the Tianshan Tour Train is built on the core concept of ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops,’ creating a loop travel method that combines comfort and depth—visit key attractions during the day, sleep peacefully in your private compartment at night, truly achieving ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, one bed all the way.’
🏞 ️ Route Overview:A Classic Journey Around the Northern and Southern Tianshan Mountains
The Tianshan Tour Train starts and ends in Urumqi, using a large loop design that connects the natural wonders of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, covering representative destinations such as Heavenly Lake Tianshan, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau. Throughout the journey, there is no need to repeatedly change hotels or move luggage. The special train serves as a ‘mobile home,’ allowing tourists to focus on enjoying the scenery and experiencing a slow-paced, relaxing travel rhythm.
Compared to other long-distance bus tours or regular train trips, the advantages of the Tianshan Tour Train are:
Hassle-Free Transportation:Railway + local air-conditioned tour bus connections, avoiding the bumps of long bus rides;
Relaxed Pace:Arranges 1-2 core attractions per day, no rushing, no compressed visiting time;
Suitable for All:Especially suitable for retirees, family trips, and tourists sensitive to long rides;
🚂 2026 Tianshan Xinjiang Tour Train: A New Mobile Living Experience for Slow Travel Across the Tianshan MountainsDetailed Service:Equipped with professional guides and accompanying staff, some schedules provide basic medical support;
Thoughtful Dining:Main meals focus on low oil, low salt, easy-to-digest options, accommodating various ethnic dietary habits.
🛏 ️ Compartment Configuration:Multiple Room Types to Meet Different Needs
The interior of the Tianshan Tour Train has been fully renovated in 2026, offering a range of compartment options that balance privacy and value. All compartments are equipped with air conditioning, reading lights, power sockets, and storage space. Some high-end room types also include a washbasin area. Specific room types are as follows:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room
Accommodates 2-4 people, shared bathroom; upper bunk can be folded up against the wall for exclusive use by 2 people; room area approx. 3.5㎡; bed sizes:Upper bunk 0.7×1.82m, lower bunk 0.9×1.95m, with damping device.
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room
Accommodates 2-4 people, shared bathroom; upper bunk width 0.62m, lower bunk width 0.64m, bed spacing 0.55m; room area approx. 3.5㎡; supports folding up the upper bunk for use by 2 people.
If you yearn for the Xinjiang scenery of vast grasslands, azure lakes, snowy mountains and canyons, and ancient city streets, and hope for a relaxed and hassle-free journey, then the newly upgraded 2026 Tianshan Tour Train might be your ideal choice. Unlike the fatigue of frequent transfers and luggage handling in traditional group tours, the Tianshan Tour Train is built on the core concept of ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops,’ creating a loop travel method that combines comfort and depth—visit key attractions during the day, sleep peacefully in your private compartment at night, truly achieving ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning, one bed all the way.’ Silver Diamond Executive Room
Set up as a standard room, includes two single beds (0.7–0.78m wide) and a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet); accommodates 1-2 people; two rooms share a public bathroom; room area approx. 4㎡.
Silver Diamond Suite
Composed of two single rooms forming a suite, sharing one bathroom; suitable for couples or friends traveling together; total room area approx. 9㎡, offering better privacy.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (13 Days, 12 Nights)
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick up, check into hotel) ｜ Meals: Not included ｜ Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake Tianshan – 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
🏞️ Route Overview: A Classic Journey Around the Northern and Southern Tianshan MountainsDay 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 – 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: Taxkorgan County
Day 09:Taxkorgan 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 Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi ｜ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ｜ Accommodation: Urumqi
The Tianshan Tour Train starts and ends in Urumqi, using a large loop design that connects the natural wonders of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, covering representative destinations such as Heavenly Lake Tianshan, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau. Throughout the journey, there is no need to repeatedly change hotels or move luggage. The special train serves as a ‘mobile home,’ allowing tourists to focus on enjoying the scenery and experiencing a slow-paced, relaxing travel rhythm.Day 13:Urumqi – All over China (send-off based on return flight/train schedule) ｜ Meals: Breakfast ｜ Accommodation: Warm Home
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Reference)
The following are reference prices for some 2026 Tianshan Tour Train schedules (per person, starting and ending in Urumqi):
May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB ｜ Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: 13,999 RMB ｜ Blue Diamond Double Room: 19,999 RMB
Manager Yang Jia from 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 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Executive Double Room:19,999 RMB ｜ Silver Diamond Double Room: 18,999 RMB ｜ Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 12,999 RMB
July 28 / August 11 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 RMB ｜ Blue Diamond Double Room: 20,999 RMB ｜ Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 24,999 RMB
Compared to other long-distance bus tours or regular train trips, the advantages of the Tianshan Tour Train are:Executive Double Room:20,999 RMB ｜ Silver Diamond Double Room: 19,999 RMB ｜ Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 13,999 RMB
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Bunk:16,999 RMB ｜ Lower Bunk: 17,999 RMB ｜ Blue Diamond Double Room: 24,999 RMB
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB ｜ Executive Double Room: 26,888 RMB ｜ Silver Diamond Double Room: 25,888 RMB ｜ Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 17,888 RMB
October 9 Schedule (Off-Season Special)
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 RMB ｜ Blue Diamond Double Room: 15,999 RMB
> ⚠️ Warm Reminder:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary due to schedule, room type, and policy changes. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📝 Booking Process
Hassle-Free Transportation: Railway + local air-conditioned tour bus connections, avoiding the bumps of long bus rides;If you are interested in booking the 2026 Tianshan Tour Train, please follow these steps:
1. Contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Manager Yang Jia;
2. Inquire about specific schedule availability, room type configurations, and detailed itinerary materials;
3. Confirm the travel date and compartment type, then sign a formal travel contract;
4. Pay the relevant fees as agreed, and receive the departure notice and pre-trip instructions;
5. Keep your phone open before departure, and the travel agency will arrange dedicated personnel for pick-up and drop-off.
📞 Registration Method
You can register for the Tianshan Tour Train through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to inquire in advance about schedules and room availability, as popular time slots have limited seats.
✅ Inclusions and Exclusions
Relaxed Pace: Arranges 1-2 core attractions per day, no rushing, no compressed visiting time;Inclusions:
Full accommodation (train compartments + land hotels);
All meals listed in the itinerary (including specialty dishes like Dapanji, cold-water fish feast, etc.);
First admission tickets and scenic area shuttle buses;
Local air-conditioned tour bus service;
Professional guide and staff accompaniment throughout;
Pick-up/drop-off service at stations/airports (24-hour free pick-up for early arrival or late return).
Exclusions:
Suitable for All: Especially suitable for retirees, family trips, and tourists sensitive to long rides;Major transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi;
Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded projects;
Single occupancy surcharge (we will try our best to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation);
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors.
> Note:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.’
🌟 Why is the Tianshan Tour Train Consistently Popular?
Over the years, the Tianshan Tour Train, with its relaxed pace, thoughtful service, and convenient transportation, has become a recommended in-depth Xinjiang travel method for many tourists, especially the middle-aged and elderly. It not only solves the transportation challenges posed by Xinjiang’s vast territory but also, through carefully designed loops, reasonable scheduling, and humanized service details, returns travel to its essence of comfort and enjoyment.
📞 For more details, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service (by phone or WeChat).
📍 Please contact customer service directly for the specific office address.
Embark on a Xinjiang journey that is not rushed or troublesome. The 2026 Tianshan Tour Train awaits your participation.
