Tianshan Special Train Official Website and How to Book Tickets Online
Xinjiang Train Tour Booking Inquiry: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Manager Mai Zi, 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and pricing.
🚂 If you want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once, many people’s first thought is ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train · Tianshan Hao.’ But when it comes to booking and pricing, many feel a bit intimidated:How do you buy tickets for this special train? How much does it cost? This article will help you clarify the Tianshan Hao from the perspective of ‘booking and pricing.’
🛤 ️ What is ‘Tianshan Hao’?
‘Tianshan Hao’ is a tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Since its launch in 2023, it has been one of the main products of Xinjiang’s ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’ brand.
🗺 ️ Operating Mode:Starting and ending in Urumqi, it runs in a loop, connecting key cities and scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Ancient City.
🌙 Itinerary Pace:Following the principle of ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning,’ allowing you to enjoy sightseeing during the day and rest on the train at night, avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
🏞 ️ Scenery Along the Way:One trip lets you experience various landscapes and cultural customs, including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, and ancient villages.
🛌 Carriage Seats and Comfort
Tianshan Hao mainly offers two series of carriages: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, both fully equipped with sleeper berths to meet different budget and comfort needs.
Blue Diamond Series (High Cost-Effectiveness)
Layout:Each carriage has 7 four-person compartments, which can be flexibly changed to two-person compartments.
Space:The lower berth is about 0.9 meters wide, and the upper berth is about 0.7 meters wide and can be folded up.
Facilities:Compartments are equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, and reading lights. Public toilets and shower rooms are at both ends of the carriage, with 24-hour hot water supply.
Atmosphere:Some compartments are decorated with themes of Xinjiang landscapes like Altay and Ili, creating a ‘one carriage, one view’ atmosphere.
Silver Diamond Series (Focus on Privacy and Luxury)
🚂 If you want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once, many people’s first thought is ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train · Tianshan Hao.’ But when it comes to booking and pricing, many feel a bit intimidated: How do you buy tickets for this special train? How much does it cost? This article will help you clarify the Tianshan Hao from the perspective of ‘booking and pricing.’Layout:Includes various room types such as king-size suites, executive standard rooms, and four-person compartments.
Facilities:Some room types come with private bathrooms for greater privacy.
Atmosphere:Also incorporates Xinjiang folk elements, with a more elegant overall style.
Public Areas
Dining Car:Provides a four-person table dining environment, with dishes catering to both northern and southern tastes.
Bar/Leisure Car:Equipped with a bar counter, sofas, KTV, and other facilities for socializing and entertainment.
Service:24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and charging services throughout the train.
✨ Itinerary and Service Highlights
The design of Tianshan Hao products emphasizes ‘hassle-free’ at every turn.
🚐 Transportation Connection:Uses a ‘train + tourist bus’ model. Travel by train at night, switch to buses during the day to go deep into scenic spots, effectively avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel.
🏨 Accommodation Arrangement:The itinerary includes multiple nights on the train sleeper and online-rated four-diamond or comfortable hotels in cities along the way, reducing the hassle of changing hotels.
🍽 ️ Special Dining:Meal standards are competitive among similar products, featuring Xinjiang specialties like big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and roasted lamb, with some itineraries including fruit banquets.
👨 👩👧👦 Senior-Friendly:The itinerary pace is relaxed, hotels are mostly equipped with elevators, and meals consider the needs of the elderly, making it very suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly tourists.
🎉 Folk Experience:Includes visits to local ethnic families and Tuva families, along with ethnic dances, afternoon tea, etc., making the journey more immersive.
🗺 ️ 13-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Overview
🛤️ What is ‘Tianshan Hao’?Tianshan Hao focuses on a panoramic loop of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering the essence of Xinjiang in one trip. Here is a 13-day itinerary framework for you:
Day 01:Departure-Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun-Kanas-Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu-Hemu-Wucaitan-Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan-Sayram Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Liuxing Street-Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining-Nalati Grassland-Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Restan Old Street-Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Karakul Lake-Stone City-Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Day 09:Tashkurgan-Tajik Home Visit-Baisha Lake-Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City-Xiangfei Garden-Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon-Ta Village-Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains-Grape Manor-Fruit Banquet-Karez Well-Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi-All over China (drop-off based on return flight/train time) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
‘Tianshan Hao’ is a tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Since its launch in 2023, it has been one of the main products of Xinjiang’s ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’ brand.💰 Pricing and Schedule Reference
The price of Tianshan Hao varies by departure date, room type, berth, etc. Here are some reference schedules and prices for 2026:
I. Schedules (Urumqi Assembly Dates) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
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
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Silver Diamond Four-Person Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
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
🗺️ Operating Mode: Starting and ending in Urumqi, it runs in a loop, connecting key cities and scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Ancient City.Silver Diamond Two-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Four-Person Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Person 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
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
🌙 Itinerary Pace: Following the principle of ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning,’ allowing you to enjoy sightseeing during the day and rest on the train at night, avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes.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 are reference schedules; actual departures may change. Please confirm with the travel agency before travel.
Prices may fluctuate slightly by season, room type, and schedule; please refer to actual consultation and contract.
Reference Inclusions
Transportation:Tourist buses within Xinjiang and corresponding seats on the Tianshan Hao train.
Accommodation:Hotels listed in the itinerary and train sleeper accommodation.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Service:Full-time accompanying staff and local guide service.
🏞️ Scenery Along the Way: One trip lets you experience various landscapes and cultural customs, including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, and ancient villages.Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
> Please Note:For single travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing. If not possible, a single supplement is required, with the specific amount based on the contract.
📞 How to Book Tianshan Hao?
Tianshan Hao is a packaged ‘train + travel’ product, not sold separately on 12306. It must be booked through regular travel agencies cooperating with the railway.
Booking Process
1. Contact the Travel Agency: Call or WeChat Manager Mai Zi at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center to inquire about itineraries, prices, and room types.
2. Choose a Product: Select a suitable departure date and room type based on your time and budget.
3. Provide Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, etc., to the customer service for booking and insurance.
4. Payment and Contract: Pay a deposit or full amount, and sign a unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract to secure your spot.
Important Reminders
Book Early in Peak Season:June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang; plan and book tickets in advance.
Use Regular Channels:To protect your rights, be sure to book through regular channels like Manager Mai Zi at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center and sign a formal travel contract.
> Booking Inquiry
> * Phone:132-0133-3409
> * WeChat:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Consult Manager Mai Zi 132-0133-3409
One trip on ‘Tianshan Hao’ strings together the essence of Xinjiang’s scenery, offering far more convenience than self-driving or pure bus tours. If you’re considering a long trip to get a broad view of Xinjiang, start by planning ‘how to go, where to stay, and how much to spend,’ and leave the rest to Tianshan Hao to slowly show you the beautiful Xinjiang.
For booking inquiries, contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and pricing.
