Tianshan Sunset Red Tourism Special Train Annual Fare Details and Booking Methods
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan号 tourist train? Tickets for the Tianshan号 tourist train must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) or by contacting the Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang in a ‘mobile home’:2026 Tianshan号 Special Train Panoramic Loop Experience Guide
Tired of constantly switching hotels with luggage? Want to cross the Gobi in your sleep and wake up to snow-capped mountains and grasslands? In 2026, the ‘Tianshan号’ tourist train continues its slow travel mode of ‘travel by day, sleep by night, one berth all the way,’ allowing you to deeply explore Xinjiang. This train is not just a mode of transportation but a comfortable living space integrating accommodation, dining, and guided tours—explore attractions during the day, sleep soundly at night, and never move your luggage throughout the journey, perfect for travelers seeking relaxation and in-depth experiences.
🌄 Route Highlights:A Panoramic Journey Across Four Regions
The Tianshan号 special train traverses four major regions: Northern Xinjiang, Ili River Valley, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes and cultural sites such as alpine lakes, grasslands, wetlands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities. The route passes through the Duku Highway, one of China’s representative scenic roads (subject to weather and road conditions), offers distant views of the magnificent Guozigou Bridge, lets you stroll through the colorful alleys of Yining’s Six-Star Street, wait for sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns in Bayanbulak, visit ethnic family homes in Taxkorgan, and experience the crystal-clear tranquility of Baisha Lake.
Selected accommodation along the route is well-equipped and service-oriented, balancing comfort with local characteristics. The carriages are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, oxygen supply devices, anti-slip handrails, and one-touch call systems, thoughtfully catering to travelers of all ages. Meals feature local Xinjiang flavors such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, and milk tea, with options for soft or light meals upon request. No forced shopping arrangements are made throughout the journey, and attraction tickets are pre-booked to reduce waiting times.
Note:Whether certain sections (e.g., the southern section of the Duku Highway) are open will depend on actual weather and road conditions in summer 2026, and the travel agency and tourists may negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (as per the finalized text)
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang in a ‘mobile home’: Tianshan号 Special Train 2026 Panoramic Loop Experience GuideDay 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 Duku Highway – Re Stan 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
Day 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – 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
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (transfer based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
Tired of constantly switching hotels with luggage? Want to cross the Gobi in your sleep and wake up to snow-capped mountains and grasslands? In 2026, the ‘Tianshan号’ tourist train continues its slow travel mode of ‘travel by day, sleep by night, one berth all the way,’ allowing you to deeply explore Xinjiang. This train is not just a mode of transportation but a comfortable living space integrating accommodation, dining, and guided tours—explore attractions during the day, sleep soundly at night, and never move your luggage throughout the journey, perfect for travelers seeking relaxation and in-depth experiences.💰 Price Explanation (Based on 2026 finalized schedule and quotes)
Below are some 2026 departures and corresponding prices for the Tianshan号 special train (all are 12-day package prices, including transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, and guide services):
May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12,999 RMB/person
July 28 / August 11
🌄 Route Highlights: A Panoramic Journey Across Four RegionsBlue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 RMB/person
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Blue Diamond Double Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 RMB/person
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24,999 RMB/person
The Tianshan号 special train traverses four major regions: Northern Xinjiang, Ili River Valley, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes and cultural sites such as alpine lakes, grasslands, wetlands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities. The route passes through the Duku Highway, one of China’s representative scenic roads (subject to weather and road conditions), offers distant views of the magnificent Guozigou Bridge, lets you stroll through the colorful alleys of Yining’s Six-Star Street, wait for sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns in Bayanbulak, visit ethnic family homes in Taxkorgan, and experience the crystal-clear tranquility of Baisha Lake.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 RMB/person
June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 RMB/person
Selected accommodation along the route is well-equipped and service-oriented, balancing comfort with local characteristics. The carriages are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, oxygen supply devices, anti-slip handrails, and one-touch call systems, thoughtfully catering to travelers of all ages. Meals feature local Xinjiang flavors such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, and milk tea, with options for soft or light meals upon request. No forced shopping arrangements are made throughout the journey, and attraction tickets are pre-booked to reduce waiting times.Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 RMB/person
October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15,999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary slightly depending on departure, room type, and service content. Please refer to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in registering for the Tianshan号 special train can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. You can call the customer service hotline at 181-3962-2229 or add the same WeChat ID (181-3962-2229) to obtain detailed itinerary materials, availability information, and personalized service suggestions. Staff will provide one-on-one consultation to assist in confirming travel dates, room preferences, and transfer arrangements.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
The cost includes round-trip transportation (special train sleeper), full accommodation, three meals daily, first admission tickets to attractions, professional guide services, and some special experience activities. It does not include personal expenses, (if a single person requires a double room, this can be negotiated), travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately), and additional expenses due to force majeure factors.
All itinerary arrangements, service standards, and cancellation policies comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations. If affected by objective factors such as weather, traffic, or attraction openings, the travel agency and tourists may reasonably modify the itinerary through equal negotiation.
For specific service details, cost breakdowns, and contract terms, please refer to actual consultation and signed agreements.
✨ The Tianshan号 special train is more than just a trip; it’s a flowing life ritual. On the vast land of Xinjiang, slow down the pace and let the scenery enter your heart.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan号 Tourist Train Ticket 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
