2026 Tianshan Special Train Official Website Ticket Purchase Channel
Xinjiang Train Tour Registration Consultation: Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency Manager Mai Zi 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Train Travel Guide: One-stop Unlock the Panoramic Views of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
As a quality tourism special train focusing on panoramic tours of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, the 2026 Tianshan Special Train has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, built on the New Oriental Express Silver Diamond and Blue Diamond train bodies. It is positioned as a long-distance travel product balancing comfort and experience, featuring a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ travel mode. It is suitable for tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang without frequently planning transportation and changing accommodations. The entire journey connects the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, with no need to frequently move luggage, offering a relaxed travel pace that meets various needs such as family trips, group outings, and small group tours.
✨ Special Train Seats and Hardware Advantages
Blue Diamond Series Compartments: Each carriage accommodates 28 passengers, divided into 4-person and 2-person rooms. In the 4-person room, the lower bunk is 0.9m wide and 1.95m long, the upper bunk is 0.7m wide and 1.82m long, with a damping device that allows it to be folded up against the wall. When upgrading to a 2-person room, it is recommended to keep the lower bunk. Each Blue Diamond carriage has Chinese and Western-style toilets and public shower rooms at both ends, suitable for group trips with friends and family.
Silver Diamond Series Compartments: Each carriage accommodates 16 passengers, including various room types: a large bed suite with a private bathroom, a presidential single room with a shared bathroom, an executive double room with a shared sink, and a 4-person room with a shared public bathroom. The compartments are equipped with pull-out small tables, and the upper bunk can be folded up, suitable for family trips and small group tours.
Whole Train Public Facilities: The train is equipped with a dining car, multi-functional leisure car, and bar car, featuring sofas, coffee tables, chess and card tables, massage chairs, and leisure entertainment areas. The carriages provide 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and charging services. The corridors are carpeted, ensuring a quiet and stable travel experience. The train body uses tight-lock couplers and folding canopy windshields, offering good sand and dust sealing, low noise during travel, and adapting to Xinjiang’s regional travel characteristics.
💡 Special Train Service Features
The itinerary adopts a mode of night travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage, making the trip more hassle-free. Tickets for scenic spots along the itinerary are pre-booked and coordinated uniformly. Tourists with special certificates can inform staff in advance for unified processing, without additional self-operation.
Meals are reasonably arranged along the journey, allowing you to taste local specialties from different regions. Accompanying staff coordinate various issues throughout the trip.
The public leisure areas on the special train meet the leisure needs of different tourists, allowing participation in diverse activities during the journey, avoiding boredom.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Train Travel Guide: One-stop Unlock the Panoramic Views of Northern and Southern Xinjiang📅 Simplified Itinerary Reference
Day01:Departure-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-Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day04:Jiadengyu-Hemu-Wucaitan-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-Duku Southern Section-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: Tashkurgan
Day09:Tashkurgan-Ethnic Home Visits-Baisha Lake-Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
As a quality tourism special train focusing on panoramic tours of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, the 2026 Tianshan Special Train has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, built on the New Oriental Express Silver Diamond and Blue Diamond train bodies. It is positioned as a long-distance travel product balancing comfort and experience, featuring a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ travel mode. It is suitable for tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang without frequently planning transportation and changing accommodations. The entire journey connects the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, with no need to frequently move luggage, offering a relaxed travel pace that meets various needs such as family trips, group outings, and small group tours.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 China (Drop off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
Note:Due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for the 2026 Tianshan Special Train departure dates from Urumqi. Prices may vary slightly with season, room type, and schedule. The actual price is subject to consultation and contract.
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person Room:13999 RMB/person
✨ Special Train Seats and Hardware AdvantagesBlue Diamond 2-person Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28/August 11
Blue Diamond 4-person Room:14999 RMB/person
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Blue Diamond 2-person Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person Room:19999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Series Compartments: Each carriage accommodates 28 passengers, divided into 4-person and 2-person rooms. In the 4-person room, the lower bunk is 0.9m wide and 1.95m long, the upper bunk is 0.7m wide and 1.82m long, with a damping device that allows it to be folded up against the wall. When upgrading to a 2-person room, it is recommended to keep the lower bunk. Each Blue Diamond carriage has Chinese and Western-style toilets and public shower rooms at both ends, suitable for group trips with friends and family.Silver Diamond 4-person Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond 4-person Room Upper Bunk:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person Room Lower Bunk:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13/25/September 5
Silver Diamond Series Compartments: Each carriage accommodates 16 passengers, including various room types: a large bed suite with a private bathroom, a presidential single room with a shared bathroom, an executive double room with a shared sink, and a 4-person room with a shared public bathroom. The compartments are equipped with pull-out small tables, and the upper bunk can be folded up, suitable for family trips and small group tours.Blue Diamond 4-person Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond 4-person Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person Room:15999 RMB/person
Tip:Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation, may vary with schedule, and are based on the signed contract between both parties.
Whole Train Public Facilities: The train is equipped with a dining car, multi-functional leisure car, and bar car, featuring sofas, coffee tables, chess and card tables, massage chairs, and leisure entertainment areas. The carriages provide 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and charging services. The corridors are carpeted, ensuring a quiet and stable travel experience. The train body uses tight-lock couplers and folding canopy windshields, offering good sand and dust sealing, low noise during travel, and adapting to Xinjiang’s regional travel characteristics.📞 Booking Method
To book the Tianshan Special Train, refer to this guide: The Tianshan Special Train does not sell tickets individually on the 12306 railway website but through regular travel agency channels. You can obtain tourism product sales information and make reservations through Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
Booking Process:
1. Contact Staff: Call Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency Special Train Center at 132-0133-3409 to learn about the detailed itinerary, prices, and room types. You can also add WeChat by searching this number to contact Manager Mai Zi.
2. Choose Product: Select the suitable special train room type and departure schedule based on your travel time and preferences.
3. Provide Personal Information: Provide necessary information such as name and valid ID number to the staff for booking.
4. Complete Booking: Pay the corresponding travel fees according to the travel agency’s requirements and receive a receipt. Simultaneously sign the national unified electronic travel service supervision contract to finalize the booking.
June to September is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, with limited seats on popular routes. It is recommended to check itineraries early and pay related fees to secure seats, avoiding missing out on desired trips.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
The fee includes the corresponding special train seat accommodation for the schedule, meals as indicated in the itinerary, first-ticket fees for scenic spots in the itinerary, ground transportation transfer fees, accompanying staff service fees, and Urumqi pick-up/drop-off fees. The fee does not include round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal consumption items during the trip, or other fees not indicated as included. For single travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing, with special cases negotiated separately. Cancellation and change rules follow tourism laws, with specifics based on actual consultation and contract.
If you also want to visit the key attractions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip without frequently moving luggage or planning transportation, consider taking the Tianshan Special Train to start your Xinjiang journey. For more details, contact Manager Mai Zi.
Consultation and booking contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation
