2026 Tianshan Xinjiang Special Train Official Website Check Ticket Prices Complete Booking Registration
How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? In 2026, tickets for the Tianshan Special Train must be booked through the railway’s professional travel agency channel: the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact Manager Mai to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be bought through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang by train｜The ‘Tianshan’ Special Train:A moving deep travel experience
In the era of fast-paced travel, more and more people are longing for a ‘slow down’ way of traveling—no rushing, no frequent hotel changes, luggage stored securely, enjoying scenery during the day and sleeping in a sleeper at night. In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ tourism special train was born for this need. It is jointly created by China Railway Urumqi Group and Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a customized tourist train integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours. It focuses on a comfortable rhythm of ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops,’ especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and family tourists who want to travel easily.
🛏 ️ Diverse seating options, balancing privacy and comfort
The ‘Tianshan’ uses AC380V 25G air-conditioned carriages, equipped with large viewing windows, 24-hour hot water, power sockets, and public spaces like a dining car, leisure car, and health area. The carriages are divided into two series: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, offering various cabin types:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Upper and lower bunk design, the upper bunk has a damping device that can be folded up, the lower bunk is about 0.9 meters wide, suitable for friends or families traveling together;
Blue Diamond Double Room:Standard double cabin, equipped with a viewing recliner and multiple charging ports;
Silver Diamond Double Room / Executive Double Room:More spacious, some room types feature separate wet and dry bathrooms and smart temperature control systems;
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang by train｜The ‘Tianshan’ Special Train: A moving deep travel experienceSilver Diamond Presidential Suite:Over 20 square meters in area, with a reception area and panoramic skylight, some schedules offer dedicated butler service.
The entire train does not require changing berths or trains, luggage can be stored in the cabin for a long time, greatly reducing travel burden. The train runs smoothly and quietly at night, arriving at scenic spots in the early morning, truly achieving ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning.’
🌄 Quality experience:More than just transportation, it’s an immersive journey
The core difference of the ‘Tianshan’ from ordinary tour groups lies in its integrated model of ‘mobile hotel + deep sightseeing’:
Relaxed itinerary pace:Arranges 1–2 core attractions daily, avoiding intensive check-ins, focusing on the quality of sightseeing;
Rich special experiences:Includes visits to Tuvan families, interactive ethnic handicraft activities, horseback riding on grasslands, lakeside banquets, etc.;
Clear dining standards:Main meals consist of 8 dishes, 1 soup, plus staple food, train meal standard is 50 yuan/person, some schedules include special meals like cold-water fish feast and ethnic welcome banquet;
In the era of fast-paced travel, more and more people are longing for a ‘slow down’ way of traveling—no rushing, no frequent hotel changes, luggage stored securely, enjoying scenery during the day and sleeping in a sleeper at night. In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ tourism special train was born for this need. It is jointly created by China Railway Urumqi Group and Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a customized tourist train integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and guided tours. It focuses on a comfortable rhythm of ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops,’ especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and family tourists who want to travel easily.Comprehensive service guarantee:Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated travel butler, providing emergency medical kits (including common medications for altitude sickness), free Wi-Fi, and daily fruit supply;
Cultural atmosphere creation:Regular activities like Silk Road culture sharing and music tea parties are held in the carriages, making the journey not monotonous.
Additionally, when the train passes through areas like the Duku Highway and the Pamir Plateau, it flexibly changes routes based on season and road conditions, balancing effort and experience. In case of force majeure factors like weather or scenic area policies, both parties can reasonably optimize the itinerary through mutual agreement.
🗓 ️ Simplified itinerary (2026 final version)
Day01:Departure point – 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
🛏️ Diverse seating options, balancing privacy and comfortDay04:Jiadengyu – 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
Day06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day07:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – 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: Taxian County
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Day09:Taxian County – Ethnic family visits – Baisha Lake – Kashgar｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Kashgar
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
The ‘Tianshan’ uses AC380V 25G air-conditioned carriages, equipped with large viewing windows, 24-hour hot water, power sockets, and public spaces like a dining car, leisure car, and health area. The carriages are divided into two series: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, offering various cabin types:Day12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez – Urumqi｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi – All over China (transfer based on return flight/train schedule)｜Meals: Breakfast｜Accommodation: Warm home
> Note:The specific sightseeing order and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors like weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Price and Schedule Information
Currently bookable schedules and corresponding reference prices are as follows (unit:yuan/person):
Departure on May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999｜Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: 13999｜Blue Diamond Double Room: 19999
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Upper and lower bunk design, the upper bunk has a damping device that can be folded up, the lower bunk is about 0.9 meters wide, suitable for friends or families traveling together;Executive Double Room:19999｜Silver Diamond Double Room: 18999｜Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 12999
Departure on July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999｜Blue Diamond Double Room: 20999｜Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 24999
Executive Double Room:20999｜Silver Diamond Double Room: 19999｜Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 13999
Departure on June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999｜Lower Berth: 17999｜Blue Diamond Double Room: 24999
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888｜Executive Double Room: 26888｜Silver Diamond Double Room: 25888｜Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 17888
Blue Diamond Double Room: Standard double cabin, equipped with a viewing recliner and multiple charging ports;Departure on June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888｜Blue Diamond Double Room: 29888｜Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 42888
Executive Double Room:26888｜Silver Diamond Double Room: 25888｜Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 17888
Departure on October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999｜Blue Diamond Double Room: 15999
The above prices are package prices, including all transportation, accommodation, dining, tickets, and guide services. Prices vary slightly by season, room type, and schedule, with specific costs subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 How to register?
Those interested in learning about or booking the ‘Tianshan’ special train itinerary can contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for detailed information and pricing. Single travelers will be accommodated in shared rooms as much as possible, with special arrangements negotiated if necessary.
This journey across the Tianshan Mountains is not just a geographical crossing, but a deep, leisurely tour with a relaxed pace and thoughtful details. As the train slowly passes through snow-capped mountains, lakes, and grasslands, the scenery outside is a flowing painting, and inside the carriage is a stable haven—this may be the ideal Western Regions journey.
For inquiries about Xinjiang train special train registration, contact the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for ticket booking, contact Manager Mai, send detailed itinerary and pricing
