Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Ticket Entrance and South North Xinjiang Panoramic Tour Special Train Schedule
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 legitimate cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway. Travelers planning to travel can go through the full set of travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time schedule vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details along the way. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? In 2026, try a more relaxed way—board the ‘Tianshan No.’ tourist train and experience the slow-paced travel of ‘the train follows you, you play while the train stops.’
🚄 What is the ‘Tianshan No.’ special train?
The full name of ‘Tianshan No.’ is the ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan No.’ high-quality special tourist train, created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It is one of the core products of the Xinjiang railway brand ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train.’
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 hassle of travel fatigue.
Route features:As a product of the northern and southern Xinjiang grand loop line, it connects major tourist cities such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, and Kashgar, linking core scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Ancient City in one line.
Train configuration:Composed of hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure carriages, it is known as a ‘moving hotel.’ The carriage interiors incorporate scenic elements from various parts of Xinjiang and feature leisure areas, children’s play areas, and health massage areas, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
According to the 2026 tourism product plan released by Xinjiang Railway, the ‘Tianshan No.’ is included in the overall arrangement of the annual hundred-train special tourist trains, operating regularly from April to October, allowing tourists to flexibly choose based on seasons and holidays.
🛏 ️ Multiple compartments, your ‘mobile home’
The ‘Tianshan No.’ compartment rooms provided on this trip are all arranged on air-conditioned carriages modified for the tourist train. You play during the day and return to the train to rest at night, with no berth changes throughout the journey.
1. Blue Diamond Quadruple Room
Layout:Upper and lower berths, the upper berth can be folded up to create a private space for two people.
Configuration:Shared bathroom, upper berth 0.7×1.82 meters, lower berth 0.9×1.95 meters, with damping device.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? In 2026, try a more relaxed way—board the ‘Tianshan No.’ tourist train and experience the slow-paced travel of ‘the train follows you, you play while the train stops.’Area:Approximately 3.5 square meters.
2. Blue Diamond Double Room
Description:Formed by folding up the upper berth of the quadruple room, it is a private space for two people, with other configurations the same as the quadruple room.
3. Silver Diamond Quadruple Room
Layout:1 compartment + 2 compartments, the upper berth can be folded up to create a private quadruple room for two people.
Configuration:Shared bathroom, upper berth width 0.62 meters, lower berth width 0.64 meters, bed spacing 0.55 meters.
Area:Approximately 3.5 square meters, can accommodate 2-4 people.
4. Silver Diamond Executive Room
Layout:2 executive standard rooms, each can accommodate 1-2 people.
Configuration:Shared bathroom, washbasin (recommended for washing), foldable upper berth. Each room has two single beds of 0.7-0.78 meters, and the two rooms share a common washroom.
Area:Approximately 4 square meters.
5. Silver Diamond Suite
🚄 What is the ‘Tianshan No.’ special train?Layout:[5-pack + 6-pack] suite, 1 set, includes 2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom, suitable for couples or friends.
Area:Approximately 9 square meters, can accommodate 2 people.
> Warm reminder:Specific details such as the operating years and exact departure points of the special train and compartments are subject to the current product descriptions from the railway department and travel agency.
🗺 ️ 13-day panoramic tour:Simple itinerary overview
This ‘Tianshan No.’ route is 13 days and 12 nights, with the specific schedule as follows:
Day01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia登峪
Day04:Jia登峪 – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou 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 – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxian County
The full name of ‘Tianshan No.’ is the ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan No.’ high-quality special tourist train, created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It is one of the core products of the Xinjiang railway brand ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train.’Day09:Taxian County – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha 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 the country (send off according to return flight/train time) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
The overall rhythm of the itinerary is ‘tour by day, travel by night,’ with several hours to half a day of activity time at scenic spots, ensuring ample rest time. If changes occur due to weather, road conditions, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted, subject to the contract and departure notice.
💰 2026 departure schedule and reference prices
I. Schedules (Urumqi assembly dates) 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
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 hassle of travel fatigue.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
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
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
Route features: As a product of the northern and southern Xinjiang grand loop line, it connects major tourist cities such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, and Kashgar, linking core scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Ancient City in one line.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
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
Train configuration: Composed of hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure carriages, it is known as a ‘moving hotel.’ The carriage interiors incorporate scenic elements from various parts of Xinjiang and feature leisure areas, children’s play areas, and health massage areas, creating a relaxed atmosphere.5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
> Price explanation:The above are reference prices for 2026, varying by schedule, berth, and room type. Prices may fluctuate with market conditions; please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 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 dates, itinerary routes, seat types, 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 compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign a unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, the customer service will issue the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
Registration method:Unified registration through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For any questions, consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🍽 ️ Standards for meals, accommodation, and transportation, at a glance
According to the 2026 tourism product plan released by Xinjiang Railway, the ‘Tianshan No.’ is included in the overall arrangement of the annual hundred-train special tourist trains, operating regularly from April to October, allowing tourists to flexibly choose based on seasons and holidays.1. Included items
Transportation:Special train sleeper berths and bus fees as indicated in the itinerary.
Accommodation:Standard rooms in Urumqi and scenic area hotels, special train sleepers.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide commentary, tour leader services, and travel agency liability insurance.
2. Excluded items
Personal round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi.
Meals and personal expenses not indicated in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays or weather.
3. Meal features
Meals focus on Xinjiang flavors and home-style dishes, balancing northern and southern tastes, aiming for lightness without greasiness. Specific meal standards and tastes are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🛏️ Multiple compartments, your ‘mobile home’✨ Special train features and advantages
Comfortable accommodation:Stay in special train sleepers throughout, avoiding the hassle of moving luggage daily, with good room privacy.
Relaxed pace:Adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, ensuring ample sleep for more enjoyable play.
Hassle-free:Mature routes with professional teams, friendly to the elderly, giving families peace of mind.
Rich experience:One trip covers various landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities, offering high value for money.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is suitable for this train?
Tourists who want to visit Xinjiang’s top scenic spots in one go.
Elderly people with limited physical strength who find long car rides inconvenient.
Families with children or friends traveling together who prefer a slow pace and in-depth experience.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Tianshan No.’ so popular?
Brand assurance:‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’ is a mature tourism brand with rich experience in routes and operations.
Unique experience:The ‘train follows you’ mode allows tourists to enjoy scenery while moving, in comfort.
Good reputation:Over the years, it has accumulated a lot of positive feedback, forming a good market reputation.
If you want to learn more about the 2026 ‘Tianshan No.’ schedules, prices, or compartment conditions, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at any time for the latest information.
