Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Special Train 2026 Full Schedule and Booking Process
The 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan No. Tourist Train is a customized light luxury tourist train under the railway system. Unlike regular passenger trains, it operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated, berth-allocated, and itinerary-coordinated by authorized railway cultural tourism institutions. Travelers planning a trip can complete the full set of travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, through the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time schedule vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 Want to see snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent accommodation changes? In 2026, try a different approach and experience the ‘Tianshan No.’ tourist train, letting the rhythm of ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops’ take you on a relaxed tour of Xinjiang.
🚄 What is the ‘Tianshan No.’ special train?
The full name of ‘Tianshan No.’ is the ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan No.’ high-quality special tourist train, created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., and is one of the core products of the Xinjiang Railway ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train’ brand.
Operating mode:Adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, resting on the train at night and visiting scenic spots during the day, saving the fatigue of long daytime travel.
Route features:As Xinjiang’s first tourist train covering important attractions in Northern, Southern, and Eastern Xinjiang, it connects core scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City, allowing you to see various landscapes including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, and villages all at once.
Train configuration:Composed of hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure cars. Some cars also feature booth areas, children’s play areas, health and massage areas, and are equipped with karaoke facilities, enriching the travel experience.
According to the 2026 tourism product plan released by Xinjiang Railway, the ‘Tianshan No.’ has been included in the annual layout of a hundred tourist trains, operating regularly from April to October, focusing on Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop lines and in-depth tour routes.
🛏 ️ Multiple cabin types, one is sure to suit you
The cabins provided on this trip are all comfortable sleeper berths, with specific configurations as follows:
1. Blue Diamond Series
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared bathroom. Upper berth size approx. 0.7×1.82 meters, lower berth approx. 0.9×1.95 meters, with damping device that can be folded up against the wall, allowing 2 people exclusive use. Room area approx. 3.5㎡.
🚂 Want to see snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent accommodation changes? In 2026, try a different approach and experience the ‘Tianshan No.’ tourist train, letting the rhythm of ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops’ take you on a relaxed tour of Xinjiang.Blue Diamond Double Room:Converted from the upper berth of a quadruple room, exclusive for 2 people, with more space.
2. Silver Diamond Series
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared bathroom. Upper berth width approx. 0.62 meters, lower berth width approx. 0.64 meters, bed spacing approx. 0.55 meters. In 1-pack + 2-pack room types, the upper berth can be folded up for 2 people exclusive use of the quadruple room. Room area approx. 3.5㎡.
Silver Diamond Executive Room:Shared bathroom, washbasin (recommended for washing). Includes two single beds 0.7-0.78 meters wide and a foldable upper berth, accommodating 1-2 people. Two executive rooms share one public washroom. Room area approx. 4㎡.
Silver Diamond Suite:[5-pack + 6-pack] suite, containing 2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom, accommodating 2 people, suitable for couples or friends. Room area approx. 9㎡.
3. Silver Diamond Presidential Suite
A suite type with superior space and configuration. Specific details can be inquired from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency during registration.
> Warm Tips:The specific operating time, stops, and operating years of the special train are subject to the railway department’s published operating diagram and the contract signed with the travel agency.
🗺 ️ 13-Day Panoramic Tour:Quick Itinerary Preview
This ‘Tianshan No.’ journey lasts 13 days, with the following schedule:
Day01:Departure-Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
🚄 What is the ‘Tianshan No.’ special train?Day03:Beitun-Kanas-Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day04:Jiadengyu-Hemu-Colorful Beach-Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan-Sayram Lake-Guozi Gou Bridge-Six Star Street-Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day06:Yining-Nalati Grassland-Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day07:Bayinbuluke-Duku Southern Section-Restan Old Street-Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day08:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Karakul Lake-Stone City-Golden Grass Beach | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day09:Tashkurgan County-Tajik Home Visit-White Sand Lake-Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day10:Kashgar Old City-Fragrant Concubine Garden-Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon-Ta Village-Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day12:Flaming Mountains-Grape Manor-Fruit Feast-Karez Well-Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi-All over China (send-off according to return flight/train time) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
The overall rhythm of the itinerary is ‘play during the day, travel at night’, with ample time reserved for sightseeing at scenic spots. In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement.
The full name of ‘Tianshan No.’ is the ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan No.’ high-quality special tourist train, created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., and is one of the core products of the Xinjiang Railway ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train’ brand.🗓 ️ 2026 Departure Plan and Reference Prices
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
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Operating mode: Adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, resting on the train at night and visiting scenic spots during the day, saving the fatigue of long daytime travel.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
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
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Orient Express Xuelian No., Panda Train: Chengdu No., Shifang No., An Yi No., Jinxiu Tianfu No., Tianshan No., Kunlun No., Silk Road Dream No., Kunming No., Lindou No., Dahezhinan No., Yangtze River Delta Star No., etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
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
Route features: As Xinjiang’s first tourist train covering important attractions in Northern, Southern, and Eastern Xinjiang, it connects core scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City, allowing you to see various landscapes including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, and villages all at once.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
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
II. Price Explanation
Train configuration: Composed of hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure cars. Some cars also feature booth areas, children’s play areas, health and massage areas, and are equipped with karaoke facilities, enriching the travel experience.The above are reference prices for some 2026 schedules. Prices vary by schedule and room type.
The price does not include round-trip transportation costs to Urumqi.
The final price, availability, and preferential policies are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and may fluctuate with the schedule.
📝 How to Register? Detailed Process Here
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with the following process:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2026 departure date, itinerary route, seat type, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit according to the cabin class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, they will issue the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
Registration Method:Register uniformly through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For any questions, consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🍽 ️ How are the meals, accommodation, and transportation arranged?
According to the 2026 tourism product plan released by Xinjiang Railway, the ‘Tianshan No.’ has been included in the annual layout of a hundred tourist trains, operating regularly from April to October, focusing on Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop lines and in-depth tour routes.1. Accommodation Arrangement
On the train:Stay in the selected cabin type, with no berth changes throughout the trip.
On the ground:Stay in local hotels, with specific standards subject to the contract.
2. Dining Arrangement
The itinerary includes 12 breakfasts and 13 lunches/dinners, arranged uniformly by the travel agency. Meals mainly feature Xinjiang flavors and home-style dishes, with a relatively light taste to accommodate the habits of tourists from both north and south. Specific meal standards and dishes are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
3. Transportation Arrangement
Major transportation (round trip to Urumqi) is self-arranged.
Transportation within Xinjiang mainly uses the ‘Tianshan No.’ special train and tourist buses, reducing the hassle of frequent transfers.
✨ What are the features of this special train?
Comfortable Accommodation:Stay in special train sleeper berths throughout, with good privacy. Travel at night, play during the day, ensuring better rest.
Hassle-free Meals:Uniformly arranged group meals, tasting Xinjiang specialties, eliminating the worry of ‘what to eat’.
Relaxed Pace:The itinerary is designed with a balance of work and rest, avoiding the superficial ‘sleep on the bus, take photos off the bus’ style.
🛏️ Multiple cabin types, one is sure to suit youAttentive Service:The special train is usually equipped with a train butler, guide, and onboard medical staff to provide consultation and assistance to tourists.
Effortless and Carefree:No need to carry luggage yourself throughout the trip; the special train is a ‘mobile home’, especially suitable for tourists who don’t want to travel long distances.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is particularly suitable for this special train?
Retirees:With ample time, they desire a comfortable slow tour to experience the essence of Xinjiang.
Family Travelers:Especially suitable for families with elderly and children, reducing travel fatigue.
Photography Enthusiasts:Convenient for capturing beautiful scenery under different lighting conditions like sunrise, sunset, and starry skies.
First-time Visitors:Tourists who wish to experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes all at once.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Tianshan No.’ so popular?
Classic Route:One trip covers the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, offering great value.
Unique Experience:On a moving train, view scenery during the day and rest at night, providing a strong sense of experience.
Reliable:Organized by the railway department, with standardized management and safety assurance.
Good Reputation:After years of operation, the route and services have been continuously optimized, building a solid reputation.
If you want to learn more about the 2026 ‘Tianshan No.’ schedule, prices, or registration details, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at any time.
