2026 Tianshan Tourism Train How to Buy Tickets, Register, and Check Group Tour Prices
How to buy and book tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? The 2026 Tianshan Special Train must be booked through a professional travel agency recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010). 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.
🔍 Q:What exactly is the Tianshan Tourism Special Train? Who is it suitable for?
🚞 A:The ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan’ tourism special train first launched in 2023. After a 2026 upgrade, it features Silver Diamond and Blue Diamond series carriages, positioning itself as a comfortable, panoramic deep tour of Xinjiang. It emphasizes a ‘train follows passengers, one berth throughout’ travel mode, so tourists don’t need to frequently change transportation or repeatedly move luggage. It travels at night and tours during the day, saving more time for sightseeing. The special train route connects most core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes like snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities in one trip. It’s suitable for family trips, group outings with friends, or tourists who don’t want to make complex plans and prefer a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
🔍 Q:What seat types are available on the Tianshan Special Train? What are the hardware conditions like?
🛏 ️ A:The Tianshan Special Train offers various compartment types to match different travel needs:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Spacious with complete facilities, suitable for tourists with high comfort requirements.
Blue Diamond Double/Four-Bed Room: The lower berth in the Blue Diamond four-bed room measures 0.9M*1.95M, the upper berth measures 0.7M*1.82M, and the upper berth has a damping device that can be folded up to convert into a double room. Each Blue Diamond carriage has Chinese and Western restrooms and public shower rooms at both ends, with 24-hour hot water supply.
Executive Double Room, Silver Diamond Double/Four-Bed Room:Different room types have varying space configurations, all meeting the needs of traveling companions staying together.
Additionally, the special train is equipped with a multi-functional leisure carriage, featuring a bar area, karaoke area, chess and card area, and health massage area, allowing free relaxation during the journey.
🔍 Q:What are the service and itinerary features of the Tianshan Special Train?
💡 A:In terms of service, the special train has accompanying staff throughout the trip. Meals cover most main meals, with a standard of 8 dishes and 1 soup, including local specialties like Xinjiang big plate chicken, cold-water fish feast, and hand-grabbed rice. The itinerary also includes special folk experience activities, with quality hotels in core cities. The itinerary adopts a large loop design covering northern and southern Xinjiang, visiting most famous 5A-level scenic spots in Xinjiang, balancing natural landscapes and cultural experiences. There’s no need to change berths throughout the trip, and luggage can be stored in the train compartment, making travel more convenient.
🔍 Q: What exactly is the Tianshan Tourism Special Train? Who is it suitable for?🔍 Q:How is the 13-day itinerary of this Tianshan Special Train specifically arranged?
🗺 ️ A:The specific itinerary is as follows:
Day01:Departure-Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in)｜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-Wucaiwan-Jinghenan｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan-Sayram Lake-Guozi Gou Bridge-Liuxing 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 Grass Beach｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
🚞 A: The ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan’ tourism special train first launched in 2023. After a 2026 upgrade, it features Silver Diamond and Blue Diamond series carriages, positioning itself as a comfortable, panoramic deep tour of Xinjiang. It emphasizes a ‘train follows passengers, one berth throughout’ travel mode, so tourists don’t need to frequently change transportation or repeatedly move luggage. It travels at night and tours during the day, saving more time for sightseeing. The special train route connects most core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes like snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities in one trip. It’s suitable for family trips, group outings with friends, or tourists who don’t want to make complex plans and prefer a slow-paced, in-depth tour.Day09:Tashkurgan County-Tajik Home Visit-Baisha Lake-Kashgar｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Kashgar
Day10:Kashgar Old City-Xiangfei 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-Urumqi｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi-All over China (send-off based on return flight/train schedule)｜Meals: Breakfast｜Accommodation: Warm Home
Due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and other factors, the itinerary may be reasonably changed by mutual agreement.
🔍 Q:What are the departure dates for the 2026 Tianshan Special Train? What are the prices for different room types?
💰 A:All Urumqi assembly schedules and corresponding reference prices are as follows:
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
🔍 Q: What seat types are available on the Tianshan Special Train? What are the hardware conditions like?Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28/August 11
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to send itinerary and pricing.
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
🛏️ A: The Tianshan Special Train offers various compartment types to match different travel needs:Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
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 Four-Bed Room:17888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: Spacious with complete facilities, suitable for tourists with high comfort requirements.4. June 13/25/September 5
Blue Diamond Four-Bed 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 Four-Bed Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double/Four-Bed Room: The lower berth in the Blue Diamond four-bed room measures 0.9M*1.95M, the upper berth measures 0.7M*1.82M, and the upper berth has a damping device that can be folded up to convert into a double room. Each Blue Diamond carriage has Chinese and Western restrooms and public shower rooms at both ends, with 24-hour hot water supply.Prices fluctuate slightly by season, room type, and schedule. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🔍 Q:I want to book the Tianshan Special Train. How do I do it specifically?
🎫 A:Tickets for the Tianshan Tourism Special Train are not sold separately on the 12306 railway website. You can obtain tourism product sales information and make reservations through Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. The specific process is as follows:
1. Contact and Inquire: Call Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409 to learn about the special train’s detailed itinerary, prices, and room types. You can also add the same WeChat number for inquiries.
2. Choose a Product: Select the appropriate special train room type and departure schedule based on your travel time and preferences.
3. Provide Personal Information: Provide necessary information such as your name and valid ID number to the staff for booking.
4. Pay and Sign a Contract: Pay the corresponding travel fees as required, receive a receipt, and sign the national unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the reservation.
June to September is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and seats on popular routes are limited. It’s recommended to check itineraries early and pay a deposit to secure your seat, avoiding missing your preferred trip.
🔍 Q:What does the booking fee include? What else should I pay attention to?
📋 A:The reference fee includes the special train accommodation for the corresponding schedule, hotel accommodation, meals listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, local transfer transportation within the itinerary, and guide services. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract. For single travelers, we will try to arrange shared rooms. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change rules follow tourism law regulations.
✨ If you also want to take the special train to visit the magnificent scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, you can now contact Manager Mai for details and choose a suitable schedule to start your Xinjiang trip.
How to book the Tianshan Special Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010) to send detailed itinerary and pricing.
