2026 Tianshan Tourism Train Full Fare and Cost Breakdown
How to buy tickets for the Tianshan No. Tourist Train? In 2026, tickets for the Tianshan No. Tourist Train must be booked through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Train Center Manager Mai (☎TEL: 132-0133-3409 same WeChat). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚂 Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts all in one train ride?
In 2026, the ‘Tianshan No.’ luxury tourist train, with its loop design of ‘train follows passengers, no transfers, no berth changes,’ takes you on a relaxed tour of Northern Xinjiang, Ili, and Southern Xinjiang. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends who prefer a gentle pace, comfortable accommodation, and attentive service, and is also popular with family travelers and photography enthusiasts.
🌄 What is the ‘Tianshan No.’ train?
The ‘Tianshan No.’ is a high-quality tourist train designed for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang. It operates on a loop route starting and ending in Urumqi, covering key areas such as Altay, Ili, Bortala, Turpan, Kuqa, and Kashgar. The train includes soft sleeper cars, dining cars, bar cars, and entertainment cars. During the day, it stops at core scenic spots for in-depth visits, while at night, it travels to ensure ample rest, avoiding the bumps of long-distance buses.
The train offers a ‘hassle-free + exciting’ dual experience: no need to frequently move luggage, change hotels, or switch transportation throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘sleep on the train, play off the train.’ The carriages are well-equipped with facilities and meticulous service, with a particular focus on age-friendly details—such as hotels with elevators, light and easily digestible meals, and a well-paced itinerary.
🛏 ️ Seat Types and Carriage Configurations
The ‘Tianshan No.’ offers various cabin options to meet different travel needs:
Blue Diamond Series: Four-person or two-person rooms, approximately 8–10㎡. The four-person room features bunk beds, with lower berths about 0.9×1.95 meters and upper berths about 0.7×1.82 meters, both equipped with damping devices for stable sleeping. The two-person room offers greater privacy, suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
Silver Diamond Series:Includes four-person rooms, two-person rooms, and presidential suites, with more spacious and upgraded facilities. Some room types include bathrooms (subject to actual configuration).
Executive Two-Person Room:Positioned between the Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond series, balancing comfort and value.
All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, reading lights, and charging ports. The carriages have shared shower rooms, restrooms, and small refrigerators. The bar car features audio-visual systems and karaoke equipment to keep the journey entertaining. The entire train is configured with soft sleepers, ensuring quiet and stable nighttime travel for quality sleep.
🚂 Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts all in one train ride?✨ Quality Service Highlights
Train follows passengers, one berth throughout:No transfers, no berth changes, luggage stays with the train, eliminating the hassle of repeated packing.
Clear accommodation standards:5 nights on the train’s sleeper + 6 nights in online-rated four-star hotels (comfortable hotels arranged in Jadengyu, Bayin Town, Taxkorgan, etc.), all hotels equipped with elevators for easy access for the elderly.
Exclusive pick-up and drop-off service:Free 24-hour pick-up/drop-off service on the day of arrival in Urumqi and the return day (flight/train details must be provided in advance).
Reasonable meal arrangements:Three meals daily, with a focus on nutritional balance and light flavors, accommodating various dietary habits.
Flexible room design:The upper berth of the Blue Diamond four-person room can be folded up, temporarily converting it into a two-person space for added comfort.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to local facts)
Day01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
In 2026, the ‘Tianshan No.’ luxury tourist train, with its loop design of ‘train follows passengers, no transfers, no berth changes,’ takes you on a relaxed tour of Northern Xinjiang, Ili, and Southern Xinjiang. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends who prefer a gentle pace, comfortable accommodation, and attentive service, and is also popular with family travelers and photography enthusiasts.Day06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day07:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Reitan 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: Taxkorgan
Day09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – 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 – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
> Note:The itinerary includes sections like the Duku Highway and Pamir Plateau, which are affected by weather and road conditions. The travel agency may reasonably adjust the order of visits after consultation with tourists.
💰 Price Explanation (Strictly based on local facts)
I. Schedules (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
🌄 What is the ‘Tianshan No.’ train?Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Person Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Two-Person 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
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Blue Diamond Four-Person Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Two-Person Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
The ‘Tianshan No.’ is a high-quality tourist train designed for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang. It operates on a loop route starting and ending in Urumqi, covering key areas such as Altay, Ili, Bortala, Turpan, Kuqa, and Kashgar. The train includes soft sleeper cars, dining cars, bar cars, and entertainment cars. During the day, it stops at core scenic spots for in-depth visits, while at night, it travels to ensure ample rest, avoiding the bumps of long-distance buses.Silver Diamond Four-Person Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Four-Person Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Person Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Two-Person 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
Blue Diamond Four-Person Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Room:29888 RMB/person
The train offers a ‘hassle-free + exciting’ dual experience: no need to frequently move luggage, change hotels, or switch transportation throughout the journey, truly achieving ‘sleep on the train, play off the train.’ The carriages are well-equipped with facilities and meticulous service, with a particular focus on age-friendly details—such as hotels with elevators, light and easily digestible meals, and a well-paced itinerary.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Two-Person 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 prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on the schedule, room type, and season. The specific details are subject to the signed travel contract. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
📞 How to Book the ‘Tianshan No.’ Train?
Want to ride the ‘Tianshan No.’ train? Here’s your booking guide!
The ‘Tianshan No.’ tourist train does not sell tickets individually through the 12306 railway official website. Instead, it is organized and sold by railway-cooperating travel agencies. You can obtain detailed product information and complete your booking through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
Booking process as follows:
🛏️ Seat Types and Carriage Configurations1. Contact the travel agency: Call 132-0133-3409 to inquire about the ‘Tianshan No.’ itinerary, availability, and room types.
2. Select a product: Choose a suitable schedule and seat type (e.g., Blue Diamond four-person room, Silver Diamond two-person room) based on your travel time.
3. Provide information: Submit necessary details such as name and valid ID number for real-name booking.
4. Payment and signing: Pay the travel fee as required and sign the unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract to complete the booking.
> It is recommended to plan ahead:June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, with popular schedules having limited seats. Confirming your itinerary early helps secure your preferred berth. Please ensure you book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency via official channels to protect your travel rights.
ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
Cost includes:Full transportation (train sleeper + local vehicles), accommodation (5 nights on train + 6 nights in hotels), first admission tickets to scenic spots, three meals daily, guide service, and pick-up/drop-off service.
Cost does not include:Transportation from departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, self-funded items within scenic spots, and voluntarily purchased travel accident insurance.
All service content and price standards are subject to the final signed travel contract. In case of force majeure or policy changes during the itinerary, the travel agency will negotiate with tourists to reasonably optimize the itinerary while ensuring protection.
🌟 Start Your Panoramic Xinjiang Journey
From the blue waves of Tianshan Tianchi to the autumn colors of Kanas; from the azure of Sayram Lake to the vastness of the Pamir Plateau—13 days and 12 nights, the ‘Tianshan No.’ takes you to measure the vastness and grandeur of Xinjiang in the most relaxed way.
If you or your family are planning a relaxed, comfortable, and in-depth trip to Xinjiang, feel free to call 132-0133-3409 to contact Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center to learn about the latest schedules and seat availability.
This train heading to the Western Region scenery is waiting to meet you in the spring, summer, autumn, and winter of 2026.
For consultation and booking, contact Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.
