2026 Tianshan Special Train Mobile Living Travel Quotation
【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities at once, without constantly packing luggage and changing hotels? The ‘Tianshan’ tourist special train is the mobile resort hotel designed for such long-distance slow travel.
This article will analyze the Tianshan’s route features, carriage configurations, and registration methods from the perspective of a ‘mobile hotel,’ helping you easily plan this panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
🏨 I. Tianshan:Mobile Star-rated Hotel
📍 Route Overview
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist special train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Since its launch in 2023, it has become a representative route for ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train.’ The route starts and ends in Urumqi, adopts a loop design, and connects the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City.
🌙 Operating Mode
It adopts a mode of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train moves with passengers, and passengers play while the train stops.’ It travels at night and tours during the day. There is no need to change the special train or berths throughout the journey, nor to move luggage between scenic cities, achieving a seamless connection of ‘train + bus.’
🏞 ️ Itinerary Pace
A single trip lasts about 13 days, covering various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, grasslands, and ancient cities. For families, seniors, or quality travelers with ample time who want to ‘see all of Xinjiang in one go,’ this pace is friendly and avoids the fatigue of frequent travel and hotel changes.
🛏 ️ II. Carriage Seats:Comfortable Choice of Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond
The Tianshan mainly features two series of carriages: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond. The entire train is equipped with air conditioning, charging ports, and large viewing windows, along with a dining car, bar car, and multi-functional leisure car, providing 24-hour hot water and a comfortable environment.
Blue Diamond Series:High-value Multi-person Compartment
Layout:Each carriage has 7 four-person compartments, which can be flexibly converted into two-person rooms.
Beds:Lower berth approx. 0.9m × 1.95m, upper berth approx. 0.7m × 1.82m, with damping device, foldable and storable.
Facilities:The compartment has a small table and reading light. Public toilets and shower rooms are at both ends of the carriage.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities at once, without constantly packing luggage and changing hotels? The ‘Tianshan’ tourist special train is the mobile resort hotel designed for such long-distance slow travel.Suitable for:Families and friends traveling together, offering high value for money.
Silver Diamond Series:High-end Choice Focusing on Privacy and Comfort
Layout:Each carriage carries about 16 passengers, with more diverse room types, including large bed suites, presidential single rooms, executive standard rooms, and four-person compartments.
Facilities:Some room types have private bathrooms, and public areas have washbasins.
Suitable for:Travelers with higher requirements for privacy and comfort.
Public Areas:Leisure Spaces During the Journey
Dining Car:Provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Xinjiang specialty cuisine.
Bar Car:Equipped with a bar counter, sofas, and a KTV area, for drinks, singing, and socializing.
Multi-functional Car:Features booths, a children’s play area, a massage area, etc., meeting the needs of different passengers.
✨ III. Travel Quality:Hassle-free and Comfortable Slow Travel Experience
🚐 Hassle-free Transportation
Using the ‘train + bus’ mode, the special train takes you near the scenic spots, then you transfer to an air-conditioned bus for in-depth tours, effectively reducing long-distance travel fatigue.
🏨 Comfortable Accommodation
During the trip, you spend several nights on the special train and stay in local hotels during the day. This arrangement ensures rest quality while allowing you to experience the accommodation styles of different cities.
🍽 ️ Specialty Dining
This article will analyze the Tianshan’s route features, carriage configurations, and registration methods from the perspective of a ‘mobile hotel,’ helping you easily plan this panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.The itinerary includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Both train and ground meals feature Xinjiang specialties such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and roasted lamb, allowing you to taste authentic flavors.
🛡 ️ Safety Assurance
The train is equipped with dedicated attendants and guides. Some routes also have accompanying doctors, along with common medicines and emergency supplies, adding peace of mind to your journey.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement
Xinjiang Panoramic 13-Day Itinerary
Day 01:Departure → Urumqi, transfer to hotel after pick-up. Meals: All self-catering | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun → Kanas → Jiadengyu. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Jiadengyu ⚠️ Kanas accommodation does not include breakfast
Day 04:Jiadengyu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghenan. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper ⚠️ Hemu accommodation does not include breakfast
Day 05:Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Six-Star Street → Yining. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Restan Old Street → Kashgar. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County → Tajik Folk Home Visit → Baisha Lake → Kashgar. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb → Aksu. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
🏨 I. Tianshan: Mobile Star-rated HotelDay 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon → Ta Village → Turpan. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Manor → Specialty Fruit Feast → Karez Well → Urumqi. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi → Return to various destinations, transfer according to flight/train time, trip ends successfully. Meals: Breakfast included | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
New Oriental Express Urumqi Assembly Schedule & Price List
I. May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:13,999 RMB/person
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive Two-person Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-person Room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:12,999 RMB/person
II. July 28, August 11 Schedules
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:20,999 RMB/person
📍 Route OverviewSilver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive Two-person Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-person Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:13,999 RMB/person
III. June 2, July 8, August 23, September 4 Schedules
Blue Diamond Four-person Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-person Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:24,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Two-person Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-person Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:17,888 RMB/person
IV. June 13, June 25, September 5 Schedules
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:29,888 RMB/person
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist special train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Since its launch in 2023, it has become a representative route for ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train.’ The route starts and ends in Urumqi, adopts a loop design, and connects the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Two-person Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-person Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:17,888 RMB/person
V. October 9 Off-peak Schedule
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:15,999 RMB/person
Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for some schedules. Actual costs, availability, and room arrangements may vary with the departure period. Please refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
The Tianshan is a packaged product of ‘tourist special train + tourism product.’ Seats are not sold separately on platforms like 12306 and must be booked through regular travel agency channels.
Booking Process
1. Contact and Consult: Contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to learn about the itinerary, seats, and prices.
24-hour Consultation and Registration
Company Landline:0991-3333832
🌙 Operating ModeMobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
2. Select Product: Choose the appropriate schedule and seat type based on your time, budget, and preferences.
3. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, and other document information for booking and insurance processing.
4. Complete Procedures: Make payment, sign the unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract, and complete the booking.
Warm Tips
June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and long-distance special train seats are relatively tight. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to secure your seat.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Related Information
✅ Fees Include
Typically include special train seats, hotel accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots and shuttle buses, guide services, and travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Fees Do Not Include
Typically do not include round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, self-funded items outside the itinerary, and personal expenses. Single travelers will try to arrange room sharing.
📌 Warm Tips
Specific service content, accommodation standards, cancellation and change rules, etc., are all based on the tourism contract signed by both parties. Weather, road conditions, scenic spot opening hours, etc., involved in the itinerary may change, and the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💌 VIII. Final Words
A single ‘Tianshan’ trip condenses over ten days of northern and southern Xinjiang scenery and cultural charm into a mobile hotel. You no longer need to worry about booking rooms or rushing to catch trains. Just bring a good mood, enjoy the scenery outside the window from your exclusive seat, or chat with travel companions in the dining car or bar.
If you also want to see the clarity of Tianshan Tianchi, the morning mist of Kanas, the blue of Sayram Lake, the green of Nalati, and the lively atmosphere of Kashgar Ancient City all at once in 13 days, contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center now to lock in your preferred schedule and seat, and let the ‘Tianshan’ take you on this panoramic slow tour of Xinjiang.
The 2026 Dahezinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
