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Xinjiang Train Booking Consultation: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Manager Mai Zi, 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation.
Want to know how much the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train costs and how to book tickets? This booking guide compiles key information to help you easily plan your Xinjiang trip. ✨
🚂 What is the ‘Tianshan’ train?
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., and is one of the high-quality routes in the ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’ series.
🗺 ️ Operation Mode:Starting and ending at Urumqi, it operates on a loop route, connecting core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City.
🌙 Itinerary Pace:Follows the model of ‘train moves with passengers, passengers play while train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning.’ Travel at night, sightsee during the day, no need to change berths or trains throughout the journey, saving the hassle of frequent luggage moving.
🏞 ️ Trip Duration:Typically 12-13 days, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, grasslands, and ancient cities, suitable for tourists who want to experience the essence of Xinjiang in one trip.
🛌 Carriage Seats and Comfort
The ‘Tianshan’ mainly offers two series of carriages: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, both fully equipped with sleeper berths. The differences are as follows:
🟣 Blue Diamond Series (High Cost-Effective Choice)
Layout:Each carriage has 7 four-person compartments, which can be flexibly converted into two-person rooms.
Space:Lower berth is about 0.9 meters wide, upper berth about 0.7 meters wide and foldable.
Facilities:Compartments are equipped with air conditioning and charging sockets. Public restrooms and shower rooms are available at both ends of the carriage, with 24-hour hot water.
Atmosphere:Some compartments are decorated with themes of Xinjiang landscapes like Altay and Yili, creating a ‘one carriage, one view’ ambiance.
Want to know how much the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train costs and how to book tickets? This booking guide compiles key information to help you easily plan your Xinjiang trip. ✨🟡 Silver Diamond Series (High-End Comfort Experience)
Layout:Includes various room types such as Presidential Suite, Executive Double Room, Standard Double Room, and Four-Person Compartment.
Space:Relatively more spacious.
Facilities:Some high-grade room types come with private bathrooms, offering higher comfort.
Atmosphere:Also incorporates Xinjiang folk elements, with a more elegant overall style.
🛋 ️ Public Areas
The train also features a dining car, bar/multi-functional leisure car, offering meals, snacks, drinks, and entertainment like karaoke and board games to enrich the travel experience.
✨ Itinerary Highlights and Quality Services
Choosing the ‘Tianshan’ means opting for a worry-free and comfortable travel style.
📅 Itinerary Design:Adopts a rhythm of ‘night travel, day sightseeing,’ arranging long-distance travel at night, with ample daytime to explore core scenic spots like Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and the Pamir Plateau, balancing relaxation and activity.
🏨 Accommodation and Dining:The itinerary combines train sleeper berths with comfortable or upscale hotels in cities along the route. For meals, the train provides standard meals and arranges Xinjiang specialty dishes, catering to both northern and southern tastes.
🤝 Service Details:Equipped with full-time accompanying staff and local guides, providing dual commentary and service. For middle-aged and elderly tourists, the itinerary pace is relatively relaxed, with attention to dietary adaptability.
🎉 Special Experiences:The itinerary includes cultural experiences like visiting Tuva villages and local family visits, adding depth to the journey.
🗺 ️ 13-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Itinerary Overview
🚂 What is the ‘Tianshan’ train?Simplified Itinerary
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Wucaitan – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke – Duku Southern Section – Reistan 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: Tashkurgan
Day 09:Tashkurgan – Tajik Family Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – 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 – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., and is one of the high-quality routes in the ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’ series.Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation and Tour Dates
The ticket price for the ‘Tianshan’ varies by departure date, seat class, and berth type. Below are some schedules and reference prices:
I. Schedules (Urumqi Assembly Dates) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Person Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
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Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Four-Person Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:20999 RMB/person
🗺️ Operation Mode: Starting and ending at Urumqi, it operates on a loop route, connecting core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Four-Person Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Person Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
🌙 Itinerary Pace: Follows the model of ‘train moves with passengers, passengers play while train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning.’ Travel at night, sightsee during the day, no need to change berths or trains throughout the journey, saving the hassle of frequent luggage moving.Blue Diamond Four-Person Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Four-Person Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:15999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are prices for some schedules. Actual travel should be based on the complete quotation provided by the travel agency.
Prices may fluctuate with season, room type, and schedule. Please refer to actual consultation and contract.
📝 How to Book the ‘Tianshan’ Train?
The ‘Tianshan’ is a packaged ‘train + tourism product’ and is not sold separately on 12306. It must be booked through a formal travel agency.
🏞️ Trip Duration: Typically 12-13 days, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, grasslands, and ancient cities, suitable for tourists who want to experience the essence of Xinjiang in one trip.Booking Process
1. Contact Customer Service: Call or WeChat Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center to inquire about itineraries, prices, and room types.
2. Confirm Itinerary: Based on your time and budget, determine the travel date and preferred berth type.
3. Submit Information: Provide personal details such as names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for booking and insurance.
4. Payment and Contract: Pay the booking fee and sign a unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract to secure spots.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: Pay attention to customer service notifications before departure, receive tour information, and prepare relevant documents and luggage in advance.
📌 Important Notes
June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, with limited spots. It is recommended to plan early and pay a deposit to secure spots.
Please book through Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center to protect your rights.
📞 Get a Customized Quotation
The price of the ‘Tianshan’ varies significantly by schedule and room type, ranging from over ten thousand to over forty thousand RMB.
Want the most accurate quotation for you? Contact Manager Mai Zi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center now, provide your travel time and approximate budget, and they will check real-time prices and availability.
Consultation Phone:132-0133-3409
WeChat Consultation:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Consult Manager Mai Zi 132-0133-3409
Looking forward to embarking on this wonderful journey across the Tianshan Mountains with you! 🏔️🚆
For consultation and booking, contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation.
