2026 Tianshan Tourism Special Train Long Distance Travel How to Book Tickets

【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to buy tickets and book 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 Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Want to visit all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without rushing? The 2026 upgraded Tianshan Special Train might be the travel option that suits your needs 👇
I. 🚞 Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan Special Train is a quality tourism special train product launched by Xinjiang Railway, with a new round of optimization and upgrades completed in 2026. It is positioned as a panoramic mobile living carrier for Xinjiang, focusing on a comfortable, long-distance, leisurely travel experience. The special train operates on a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and the hassle of repacking luggage and transferring between cities. It is suitable for family travelers, elderly travelers seeking a slow pace, and quality tourists pursuing comfort. One trip covers diverse Xinjiang landscapes including snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, ancient cities, and plateaus. The 2026 model features an upgraded air-conditioned, noise-reduced carriage, with blue diamond carriages, dining cars, and leisure entertainment cars. The entire train has been adapted for elderly passengers, with widened aisles, anti-slip floors, emergency call devices, and full accessibility facilities to meet the needs of travelers of all ages.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan Special Train offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences:
· Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Approximately 20㎡, with bathroom, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, a reception area, humidifier and oxygen generator, 24-hour dedicated butler service, and strong privacy.
· Blue Diamond Double Room:Approximately 12㎡, with a 1.5-meter wide bed, viewing window, storage cabinet, and noise-reduction design, suitable for two travelers.
· Executive Double Room:Spacious layout with a business desk, free Wi-Fi, and mini-bar, meeting business travel needs.
· Silver Diamond Double Room:Equipped with a foldable small table, foldable upper bunk, and ample activity space.
· Blue Diamond Quad Room:Bunk bed structure, each bed with reading light and USB charging port, lower bunk size 0.9m*1.95m, upper bunk size 0.7m*1.82m, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
· Silver Diamond Quad Room:Bunk bed design with foldable upper bunk, a cost-effective choice for multiple travelers.
The overall hardware advantages of the special train are significant: the entire train is sand-proof sealed and noise-reduced, with an oxygen system to alleviate altitude sickness; each carriage has dedicated cleaning staff, and public areas are regularly disinfected; a dedicated dining car serves meals with daily rotating northern and southern Xinjiang specialty menus; leisure entertainment cars feature KTV, chess and card rooms, etc., to meet leisure needs during the journey; the entire train has widened viewing windows for enjoying the scenery along the way.
III. ✨ Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan Special Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, distinct from regular travel:

Want to visit all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without rushing? The 2026 upgraded Tianshan Special Train might be the travel option that suits your needs 👇· Attentive Accompanying Service:Each carriage has one travel butler, and the entire train is equipped with medical staff for 24-hour emergency response, covering health monitoring, emergency medical care, and itinerary coordination.
· Comfortable Accommodation Experience:The sleeper carriages have good stability, and during ground tours, you stay in quality hotels in corresponding cities, ensuring a better overall accommodation experience.
· Exclusive Special Arrangements:The itinerary includes special activities like home visits with local ethnic groups on the Pamir Plateau and intangible cultural heritage experiences in Kashgar Old City, allowing deep immersion in Xinjiang’s local culture.
· Convenient Transportation Experience:During ground tours, dedicated air-conditioned buses are provided for transfers. During the Duku Highway opening period, special vehicles are arranged for the southern section, avoiding regular congestion.
· Reasonable Dining Standards:Meals specified in the itinerary cover Xinjiang’s local specialties, with well-balanced main meals, allowing you to taste flavors from different regions.
The itinerary pace is relaxed, with ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure during the day, avoiding rushed arrangements and offering an immersive long-distance slow travel experience.
IV. 🗺️ Simplified Itinerary for the Tianshan Special Train
The 13-day panoramic Xinjiang itinerary for this Tianshan Special Train is as follows:
Day01:Departure → Urumqi, transfer to hotel after pickup
Meals:All self-catering ｜ Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day03:Beitun → Kanas → Jiadengyu
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Jiadengyu

I. 🚞 Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train⚠ ️ Kanas accommodation does not include breakfast
Day04:Jiadengyu → Hemu → Wucaitan → Jinghenan
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
⚠ ️ Hemu accommodation does not include breakfast
Day05:Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Liuxing Street → Yining
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Yining
Day06:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayinbuluke
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day07:Bayinbuluke → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Reistan Old Street → Kashgar
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day08:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Taxian County
Day09:Taxian County → Tajik Folk Home Visit → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Kashgar

The Tianshan Special Train is a quality tourism special train product launched by Xinjiang Railway, with a new round of optimization and upgrades completed in 2026. It is positioned as a panoramic mobile living carrier for Xinjiang, focusing on a comfortable, long-distance, leisurely travel experience. The special train operates on a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and the hassle of repacking luggage and transferring between cities. It is suitable for family travelers, elderly travelers seeking a slow pace, and quality tourists pursuing comfort. One trip covers diverse Xinjiang landscapes including snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, ancient cities, and plateaus. The 2026 model features an upgraded air-conditioned, noise-reduced carriage, with blue diamond carriages, dining cars, and leisure entertainment cars. The entire train has been adapted for elderly passengers, with widened aisles, anti-slip floors, emergency call devices, and full accessibility facilities to meet the needs of travelers of all ages.Day10:Kashgar Old City → Xiangfei Garden → Aksu
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon → Ta Village → Turpan
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Manor → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well → Urumqi
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi → Return to various destinations, transfer according to flight/train time, trip ends successfully
Meals:Breakfast included ｜ Accommodation: Warm home

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
V. 💴 2026 Tianshan Special Train Departure Dates and Price Information
The 2026 Tianshan Special Train has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak tourist seasons to meet different travel plans. Prices vary by seat type and departure schedule. Reference prices for the New Oriental Express Urumqi assembly schedule are as follows:
I. May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Room:13999 RMB/person

II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Tianshan Special TrainBlue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:12999 RMB/person
II. July 28, August 11 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:13999 RMB/person
III. June 2, July 8, August 23, September 4 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quad Room Upper Bunk:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Room Lower Bunk:17999 RMB/person

The Tianshan Special Train offers multiple seat and compartment types, each differing in space, interior facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences:Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888 RMB/person
IV. June 13, June 25, September 5 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quad Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888 RMB/person
V. October 9 Off-Peak Schedule
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9999 RMB/person

· Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: Approximately 20㎡, with bathroom, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, a reception area, humidifier and oxygen generator, 24-hour dedicated butler service, and strong privacy.Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and schedule; specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules; the signed contract prevails. For single travelers, we will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require separate negotiation.
VI. 📞 Tianshan Special Train Booking and Registration Method
If you want to take the Tianshan Special Train, please keep this booking guide.
Tianshan Special Train-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
Booking process reference:
· Contact Inquiry: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Tianshan Special Train.
· Choose Travel Product:Based on your free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat room type.
· Submit Personal Information:Provide basic document information such as traveler names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permits, passports, etc., for travel registration and seat reservation.
· Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit as required by the travel agency, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats on long-distance special trains with popular routes are limited. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your desired seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. 📋 Tianshan Special Train Fees and Service Related Information
The service items included in the Tianshan Special Train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and tour support services within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the signed contract between both parties. Travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation. Cancellation and modification rules are subject to tourism law regulations.
If you also want to embark on a panoramic Xinjiang trip in 2026 without worrying about route planning or frequent luggage handling, the slow travel mode of the Tianshan Special Train can help you easily achieve a northern and southern Xinjiang loop tour. Friends with related travel plans can contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center at any time to inquire about schedules and seats. We look forward to meeting you on a journey through Xinjiang’s mountains, rivers, and lakes.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.