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How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? The 2026 Tianshan Special Train tickets must be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai for ticket booking and purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting the itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing the contract, among other steps.
🚞 2026 Tianshan Special Train North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Tour Travel Guide
Many friends who want to travel to Xinjiang are torn: the distance between North and South Xinjiang is vast, self-driving is too exhausting, and regular group tours involve frequent hotel changes and luggage moving, which is too troublesome. The newly upgraded 2026 Tianshan Special Train perfectly addresses these travel pain points, taking you on a one-stop journey through the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains.
💡 Basic Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train
The 2026 Tianshan Special Train, relaunched with a fresh look, is a high-quality special tourist train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department. It uses the original New Orient Express Blue Diamond car body, with some trips adding Silver Diamond carriages. Its core operation model is ‘the train follows the people, people play while the train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning.’ The entire route adopts a loop design, avoiding backtracking, and connects over ten core scenic spots in North and South Xinjiang, balancing natural landscapes and cultural experiences. The special train strictly controls passenger density, with no forced consumption or hidden costs throughout the trip. It suits various travelers, including families, friends, and seniors, eliminating the need for frequent vehicle changes or repeated luggage packing and hotel moves, making the journey relaxed and comfortable. Truly, let the train handle the travel, and leave the time for the scenery.
🛏 ️ Special Train Seat Configurations and Hardware Advantages
The Tianshan Special Train offers a variety of seat types, allowing you to choose flexibly based on travel needs and budget:

🚞 2026 Tianshan Special Train North and South Xinjiang Panoramic Tour Travel GuideBlue Diamond Quadruple Room: Each compartment has two lower berths and two upper berths. The lower berth is 0.9 meters wide and 1.95 meters long, while the upper berth is 0.7 meters wide and 1.82 meters long, with a damping device that allows it to be folded against the wall. Seven compartments share public bathrooms and showers at both ends of the carriage. Each Blue Diamond carriage also has a small public refrigerator, suitable for families or groups of four, offering better value for money.
Blue Diamond Double Room:Based on the Blue Diamond Quadruple Room, the upper berths are folded away, recommending keeping the two lower berths for more space. Ideal for couples or two travelers.
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:The compartment is more spacious with lower passenger density, offering a more comfortable stay.
Silver Diamond Double Room:Larger compartment space with enhanced privacy.
Executive Double Room:Upgraded configuration, suitable for travelers with higher quality requirements.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:The highest configuration on the special train, with spacious rooms and complete facilities, meeting high-end travel needs.
In addition to diverse seat options, the special train’s hardware is very thoughtful: the entire train is sealed against sand and equipped with noise reduction and vibration damping for a smooth and quiet ride; the carriage corridors have anti-slip carpets and handrails, with rounded corners; the compartment ladders are widened and anti-slip; SOS emergency call buttons are installed at the bedside and in public bathrooms, with staff responding within 1 minute; the train has two dining cars accommodating 96 people simultaneously, plus a leisure and entertainment car with sofas, chess tables, massage chairs, etc., for relaxation during the journey; medical staff and basic medical equipment are on board to ensure passenger health throughout the trip.

Many friends who want to travel to Xinjiang are torn: the distance between North and South Xinjiang is vast, self-driving is too exhausting, and regular group tours involve frequent hotel changes and luggage moving, which is too troublesome. The newly upgraded 2026 Tianshan Special Train perfectly addresses these travel pain points, taking you on a one-stop journey through the magnificent scenery of the Tianshan Mountains.🌟 Special Train Service Quality Features
The service details of the Tianshan Special Train have also been upgraded, offering unique advantages over ordinary travel methods:
Thoughtful Accompanying Service: Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated butler on duty 24/7, providing meticulous service. They record dietary restrictions and health conditions in advance, assist with luggage, and coordinate with scenic spots and hotels. The trip includes dual guides: a full-time guide accompanies the group throughout, and a local guide provides detailed explanations of the history, culture, and scenic backgrounds along the way, making the journey more than just sightseeing—it’s an in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s cultural heritage.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:The special train mostly runs at night, allowing you to disembark and explore during the day without wasting time on travel. Ground accommodations are 4-5 diamond standard hotels, with the Kashgar segment upgraded to 5 diamond hotels for a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Reasonable Meal Arrangements:The dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, offering daily meals of 6 dishes and 1 soup, blending Xinjiang flavors with common tastes. Most breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the trip are included, so you don’t need to find restaurants on your own.
Convenient Transportation Experience:The special train has fixed berths throughout, so no need to change trains or berths mid-journey. When disembarking for sightseeing, luggage can stay in the compartment, avoiding the hassle of carrying it around. Ground transportation includes air-conditioned buses connecting the train to scenic spots, ensuring a smooth journey.
📅 Simplified Itinerary

💡 Basic Introduction to the Tianshan Special TrainDay 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – 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

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Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Relistan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper

The 2026 Tianshan Special Train, relaunched with a fresh look, is a high-quality special tourist train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department. It uses the original New Orient Express Blue Diamond car body, with some trips adding Silver Diamond carriages. Its core operation model is ‘the train follows the people, people play while the train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning.’ The entire route adopts a loop design, avoiding backtracking, and connects over ten core scenic spots in North and South Xinjiang, balancing natural landscapes and cultural experiences. The special train strictly controls passenger density, with no forced consumption or hidden costs throughout the trip. It suits various travelers, including families, friends, and seniors, eliminating the need for frequent vehicle changes or repeated luggage packing and hotel moves, making the journey relaxed and comfortable. Truly, let the train handle the travel, and leave the time for the scenery.Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxian County
Day 09:Taxian County – 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 – Tacun 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 (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on weather, road conditions, scenic spot availability, etc., after mutual agreement, to ensure the best travel experience. Solo travelers will be assisted with room sharing, with special cases negotiable.

🛏️ Special Train Seat Configurations and Hardware Advantages💰 Price and Departure Date Information
The 2026 Tianshan Special Train’s Urumqi assembly dates and corresponding reference prices are as follows:
1. May 7 Departure
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: Reference price 23,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Reference price 13,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room: Reference price 19,999 RMB/person, Executive Double Room: Reference price 19,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room: Reference price 18,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Reference price 12,999 RMB/person.
2. July 28 and August 11 Departures
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Reference price 14,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room: Reference price 20,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: Reference price 24,999 RMB/person, Executive Double Room: Reference price 20,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room: Reference price 19,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Reference price 13,999 RMB/person.
3. June 2, July 8, August 23, and September 4 Departures

The Tianshan Special Train offers a variety of seat types, allowing you to choose flexibly based on travel needs and budget:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth: Reference price 16,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth: Reference price 17,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room: Reference price 24,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: Reference price 42,888 RMB/person, Executive Double Room: Reference price 26,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room: Reference price 25,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Reference price 17,888 RMB/person.
4. June 13, June 25, and September 5 Departures
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Reference price 21,888 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room: Reference price 29,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: Reference price 42,888 RMB/person, Executive Double Room: Reference price 26,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room: Reference price 25,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Reference price 17,888 RMB/person.
5. October 9 Departure
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Reference price 9,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room: Reference price 15,999 RMB/person.
Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for specifics. Seat availability should also be confirmed in real-time.
📋 Booking Inquiry
Travelers interested in the trip can contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for booking inquiries. All itinerary and cost agreements are based on the formal travel contract signed by both parties, with rights and responsibilities governed by contract law, tourism law, and other relevant regulations.
For inquiries about Xinjiang train special tours, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for ticket booking and purchase, contact Manager Mai to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.