Xinjiang Tianshan Tourism Train Schedule + Ticket Prices + Official Guide Released
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan Tour Train? Tickets for the Tianshan Tour Train must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Slow travel through Xinjiang by train | 2026 ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train Panoramic Experience Guide
As the demand for in-depth leisure travel continues to rise, more and more tourists choose to explore Xinjiang in a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ manner. The ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train is a mobile living space tailored for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. It is not an ordinary train but a packaged tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guide services—during the day, take an air-conditioned tourist bus to explore scenic spots, and at night, return to the train sleeper for a restful sleep, without the need to frequently move luggage, truly allowing you to easily see the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang.
🌄 Route or Destination Detailed Introduction
In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ special train adopts a loop design, starting from Urumqi, heading north to the shores of Kanas Lake, then south through the Ili River Valley to the Pamir Plateau, and finally returning to the capital, fully covering Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary connects classic destinations such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, the southern section of Duku Highway, Wensu Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, Flaming Mountain, and Karez Well.
Diverse and rich landform types:Including snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, grasslands, as well as desert oases and ancient cities. Ground transfers uniformly use 7-seat to 55-seat air-conditioned tourist buses, with strict control over passenger numbers per bus to ensure comfort. The itinerary pace is relaxed, avoiding high-intensity hiking sections, with key arrangements for viewing platform stops, cultural street strolls, and special dining experiences, interspersed with immersive activities such as visits to ethnic families and folk interactions (specific arrangements subject to the actual tour notice).
Note that due to weather, road conditions, or temporary scenic area policies, the travel agency may reasonably change the itinerary order or some arrangements with the consent of tourists to ensure the overall experience and safety.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented according to the local finalized original text)
Day01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
🚂 Slow travel through Xinjiang by train | 2026 ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train Panoramic Experience GuideDay04:Jadengyu – 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 – Resitan 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: Taxian County
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 Mountain – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi – All over China (drop-off according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
As the demand for in-depth leisure travel continues to rise, more and more tourists choose to explore Xinjiang in a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ manner. The ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train is a mobile living space tailored for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. It is not an ordinary train but a packaged tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guide services—during the day, take an air-conditioned tourist bus to explore scenic spots, and at night, return to the train sleeper for a restful sleep, without the need to frequently move luggage, truly allowing you to easily see the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang.💰 Price Explanation (Based on 2026 local finalized data)
The 2026 ‘Tianshan’ special train offers multiple price options based on different departure dates and room configurations, as follows:
Departure on 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
Departure on July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
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🌄 Route or Destination Detailed IntroductionBlue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
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
Departure on 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
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ special train adopts a loop design, starting from Urumqi, heading north to the shores of Kanas Lake, then south through the Ili River Valley to the Pamir Plateau, and finally returning to the capital, fully covering Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary connects classic destinations such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, the southern section of Duku Highway, Wensu Grand Canyon, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, Flaming Mountain, and Karez Well.Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
Departure on 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
Diverse and rich landform types: including snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, grasslands, as well as desert oases and ancient cities. Ground transfers uniformly use 7-seat to 55-seat air-conditioned tourist buses, with strict control over passenger numbers per bus to ensure comfort. The itinerary pace is relaxed, avoiding high-intensity hiking sections, with key arrangements for viewing platform stops, cultural street strolls, and special dining experiences, interspersed with immersive activities such as visits to ethnic families and folk interactions (specific arrangements subject to the actual tour notice).Departure on October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs may vary slightly due to schedule, availability, and service details. The final price is subject to the signed tourism contract between both parties.
📞 Registration Method
Tourists interested in the ‘Tianshan’ Tour Train can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Customer service phone: 181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat). When adding, please note ‘Tianshan Inquiry’ to receive detailed itinerary materials, availability information, and contract templates for free.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
Cost Includes:Full transportation (including special train sleeper and ground air-conditioned tourist bus), accommodation (5 nights on the train + 6 nights in hotels), first admission tickets to scenic spots, all breakfast, lunch, and dinner (including special meals such as big plate chicken, cold-water fish feast, ethnic flavor meals, etc.), guide service, basic support during the tour, etc.
Cost Excludes:Transportation from departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, voluntary self-funded projects, single room supplement (if single occupancy is requested, fees are settled based on actual costs), etc.
The special train is equipped with a dining car, leisure car (including tea room, chess and card, audio-visual equipment), age-friendly facilities, and basic medical support, suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly, and leisure tourist groups. The scenic spots, accommodation, and transportation arrangements listed in the itinerary may be reasonably changed with mutual agreement based on actual conditions.
> All service content, cancellation and modification rules, and rights and responsibilities are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
🌿 Slow down to see the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang. ‘Tianshan’ is not just a journey but a leisurely lifestyle. If you plan to start a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang trip in 2026, feel free to call 181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat) to learn about the latest schedules and seat information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train Ticketing Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
