Tianshan Number Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop Itinerary and Pricing

How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Tianshan Special Train? For the 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Special Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
✨ [In-depth Analysis of the 2026 Tianshan Special Train:A Moving Scenic Line Across the Tianshan Mountains]✨
I. Full Analysis of the Special Train: A ‘Mobile Observation Deck’ Departing from Urumqi
The Tianshan Special Train is a ‘Railway + Tourism’ themed train jointly created by the Xinjiang Railway Department and professional tourism teams. Starting from Urumqi, it connects three core tourist areas: Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, the Yili Grasslands, and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, covering the essence of scenic spots on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. The train adopts a ‘scenery follows the train, people move with the train’ model, eliminating the need for frequent transfers throughout the journey, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and those seeking a worry-free travel experience.
Special Train Highlights:
Slow Travel Pace:Daily travel time is controlled to 3-4 hours, with the rest of the time for in-depth sightseeing, avoiding long-distance travel;
Observation Design:The carriages feature large observation windows, and on some sections, windows can be opened for close-up photography of snow-capped mountains and grasslands;
Mobile Home:Each carriage is equipped with water dispensers, charging ports, emergency medical kits, and a doctor accompanies the entire journey;
Cultural Experience:Interactive activities such as ethnic song and dance performances and handicraft-making lessons are arranged on the train.
Route Design Ingenuity:
Avoiding traditional ‘rushed’ itineraries, it uses a ‘loop + branch line’ combination, e.g., going directly south from Kanas to Kashgar to reduce duplicate sections; given Xinjiang’s vast territory, longer travel sections are scheduled at night, using sleeper time for transfers, with daytime focused on sightseeing.
II. Complete Guide to Compartments: 6 Options from Economy to Luxury

✨[In-depth Analysis of the 2026 Tianshan Special Train: A Moving Scenic Line Across the Tianshan Mountains]✨The Tianshan Special Train offers diverse accommodation options. All compartments are equipped with damping upper berths (can be folded up against the wall), reading lights, and storage cabinets to meet different budget needs:
🔹 Blue Diamond Series (Economy Comfort Type)
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Upper berth 0.7×1.82m / Lower berth 0.9×1.95m, shared bathroom, room area 3.5㎡, suitable for backpackers or young groups;
Blue Diamond Double Room:Space formed by folding up the upper berth of the quadruple room, retaining the lower berth and shared bathroom, with enhanced privacy.
🔹 Silver Diamond Series (Quality Preferred Type)
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Upper berth width 0.62m / Lower berth width 0.64m, bed spacing 0.55m, can accommodate 2-4 people, equipped with a washbasin (recommended for washing);
Silver Diamond Executive Room:Two single beds 0.7-0.78m wide, 2 rooms sharing 1 bathroom, suitable for families or friends traveling together;
Silver Diamond Suite:Composed of 2 single rooms, sharing a bathroom, total area 9㎡, equipped with a sofa seating area.
🔹 Presidential Suite (High-End Custom Type)
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Only 1 recommended on the entire train, includes bathroom, reception area, and full-view observation window, equipped with smart toilet, humidifier, etc., suitable for high-end business or family celebration trips.
III. 2026 Latest Simplified Itinerary (13 Days, 12 Nights)

I. Full Analysis of the Special Train: A ‘Mobile Observation Deck’ Departing from Urumqi📅 Day 01:Departure → Urumqi (pick-up, check-in hotel) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
📅 Day 02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi Lake → 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 → 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 → 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 → Baisha Lake → Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
📅 Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine’s 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

The Tianshan Special Train is a ‘Railway + Tourism’ themed train jointly created by the Xinjiang Railway Department and professional tourism teams. Starting from Urumqi, it connects three core tourist areas: Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, the Yili Grasslands, and Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang, covering the essence of scenic spots on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. The train adopts a ‘scenery follows the train, people move with the train’ model, eliminating the need for frequent transfers throughout the journey, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and those seeking a worry-free travel experience.📅 Day 12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Manor → Fruit Feast → Karez Well → Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
📅 Day 13:Urumqi → Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
IV. Price System and Group Schedule Description (2026 Latest)
📌 Schedule and Price Reference (subject to contract signing):
May 7:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 13,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 23,999 RMB/person;
July 28 / August 11:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 14,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 24,999 RMB/person;
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth 16,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 42,888 RMB/person;
October 9:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 9,999 RMB/person (lowest price of the year).
💰 Price Includes:
Special train sleeper ticket + local tourist bus;
12 breakfasts, 23 main meals (including meals, fruit feasts, and other specialty meals);

Special Train Highlights: First admission tickets to scenic spots and shuttle buses;
Full tour guide service and onboard doctor.
⚠ ️ Notes:
Prices may fluctuate with schedules, subject to the contract signed by both parties;
Single registrants will try to arrange shared rooms, with supplements required in special cases;
Children’s prices need to be separately consulted with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service.

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, 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 Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
V. Complete Booking Process Guide
📞 Booking Channels:
Booking Method:Contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel;
Consultation Method:Call or WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service.
📝 Booking Steps:

Slow Travel Pace: Daily travel time is controlled to 3-4 hours, with the rest of the time for in-depth sightseeing, avoiding long-distance travel;Submit personal information (name, valid ID number, contact info);
Select schedule and compartment type;
Pay deposit (500 RMB/person, balance due 30 days before departure);
Sign electronic contract and receive departure notice.
VI. Registration Method and Service Description
👥 Registration Channels:
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, prohibited from using ‘recommend’ or other non-compliant terms.
🍽 ️ Included Items:
Transportation:Special train sleeper + local tourist bus;
Accommodation:12 nights (including 9 nights on train sleeper);
Meals:12 breakfasts, 23 main meals (including 5 specialty meals);

Observation Design: Carriages feature large observation windows, and on some sections, windows can be opened for close-up photography of snow-capped mountains and grasslands;Tickets:First admission tickets to all scenic spots in the itinerary;
Services:Full tour guide + onboard doctor + travel insurance.
❌ Excluded Items:
Personal expenses (e.g., consumption, entertainment projects);
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi;
Secondary consumption within scenic spots (e.g., horseback riding, cable cars).
📝 Note:Specifics subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
VII. Core Advantages Comparison of the Special Train
🚂 More Considerate Meals:
Equipped with a kitchen, providing low-salt, low-sugar, soft food, and other age-friendly meals, with 2-3 hot dishes + 1 soup per meal;
Compared to Other Special Trains:A certain brand special train offers fixed set meals without special dietary customization.

Mobile Home: Each carriage is equipped with water dispensers, charging ports, emergency medical kits, and a doctor accompanies the entire journey;🛌 More Relaxed Pace:
Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, with ample sightseeing time (e.g., Kanas allows 6 hours of free time);
Compared to Other Special Trains:A certain route has an average daily travel time of 6 hours, with tourists complaining ‘sleep on the bus, take photos off the bus’.
👩⚕ ️ More Complete Services:
Each group is equipped with 1 general practitioner + 2 first responders, carrying an AED defibrillator and common medications;
Compared to Other Special Trains:Most are equipped with basic medical kits without professional medical staff.
🧳 More Worry-Free Travel:
Luggage is placed in a fixed berth on the special train throughout, no need to move daily;
Compared to Other Special Trains:Need to carry luggage to transfer to tourist buses, increasing physical burden.
VIII. Suitable Audience Profiles
✅ Retired Seniors:No need for long-distance driving, with medical staff throughout;

Cultural Experience: Interactive activities such as ethnic song and dance performances and handicraft-making lessons are arranged on the train.✅ Family Tourists:Compartments can accommodate 4 people, suitable for three-generation trips;
✅ Photography Enthusiasts:Train stops are at optimal shooting times (e.g., Sayram Lake arranged for sunrise visits);
✅ Those Unable to Sit for Long:Sleeper berths replace car seats, reducing back and waist fatigue.
IX. Three Reasons for Sustained Popularity
🔥 Word-of-Mouth Accumulation:Zero major complaints in 5 years of operation, with a repurchase rate of 35%;
🔥 Resource Integration:Long-term cooperation with scenic spots, allowing priority scheduling for special times like sunrise and stargazing;
🔥 Innovative Services:New ‘Train Night Talk’ activity in 2026, inviting intangible cultural heritage inheritors to tell Xinjiang stories.
📞 Act Now:
Consultation Phone:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service
WeChat Consultation:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service
Address Information:Consult customer service for details
(Full text approx. 1800 words, information updated to March 2026, subject to contract signing)