Tianshan Special Train Price and Itinerary Details Xinjiang North and South 13 Day Panoramic In Depth Tour
🚂 Tianshan Express:A Moving Scenery Line Through Xinjiang’s Four Seasons
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, a travel method is quietly changing people’s understanding of ‘in-depth travel’—not a hurried check-in, but a 13-day immersive journey slowly written with wheels as the pen and mountains and rivers as the scroll. In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train continues to offer high-quality carriages, itinerary-specific services, and a scientifically planned loop through northern and southern Xinjiang, making it a comfortable and poetic choice for many travelers.
🌄 Train Positioning and Travel Experience
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality tourist train supported by the railway system and operated by professional travel agencies, focusing on a slow travel rhythm of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning for a comfortable journey.’ The train stops at core scenic spots during the day and runs smoothly at night, allowing tourists to sleep and arrive at the next stop, eliminating frequent transfers and long bumpy rides. The entire route covers iconic landscapes such as Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang; Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak in central Xinjiang; Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Baisha Lake in southern Xinjiang; and the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, eastern Xinjiang, truly offering ‘a single journey to see all of Xinjiang’s terrain.’
This train is especially suitable for families, friends, or senior groups who want a relaxed trip, value accommodation quality, and prefer traveling together. The train is equipped with onboard medical staff, dedicated tour leaders, and features a bar lounge, multi-functional entertainment carriage, and customized dining car, providing ample space for socializing and relaxation during the journey.
🛏 ️ Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
🚂 Tianshan Express: A Moving Scenery Line Through Xinjiang’s Four SeasonsThe ‘Tianshan’ offers various cabin options to meet different budgets and privacy needs:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared by 4 people, with 2 upper berths (with damping retractable devices) and 2 lower berths, shared bathroom, efficient space use, suitable for families or friends.
Blue Diamond Double Room:Converted from a quadruple room, recommended to keep two lower berths for more space and enhanced privacy, suitable for two travelers.
Silver Diamond Quadruple/Double Room:Upgraded linens, more refined interiors, some rooms with private bathrooms (depending on the specific schedule), overall higher comfort.
Executive Double Room:Further optimized facilities, elegant furnishings, emphasizing tranquility and convenience.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:The highest configuration on the train, with private bathroom, larger space, and exclusive service access, suitable for travelers seeking a premium experience.
On the vast and expansive land of Xinjiang, a travel method is quietly changing people’s understanding of ‘in-depth travel’—not a hurried check-in, but a 13-day immersive journey slowly written with wheels as the pen and mountains and rivers as the scroll. In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train continues to offer high-quality carriages, itinerary-specific services, and a scientifically planned loop through northern and southern Xinjiang, making it a comfortable and poetic choice for many travelers.All carriages are carpeted with high-quality bedding, and corridors and public areas are decorated with a ‘one carriage, one scenery’ theme, creating a flowing artistic space. The dining car serves three meals, combining local flavors with popular tastes, striving for balanced nutrition.
✨ Highlights of Quality Service
Unlike regular tour groups, the core advantage of the ‘Tianshan’ train lies in its ‘fully enclosed’ experience:
Seamless Transportation:The train stops directly near scenic spots, reducing bus transfer time;
Accommodation as Part of the Journey:Sleeper berths serve as rooms, eliminating daily luggage moving;
Accompanying Service Team:Guides, medical staff, and train attendants are on duty throughout, ensuring timely response to emergencies;
Integrated Special Arrangements:Such as free strolls on Yining’s Six-Star Street, visits to Tajik homes, and fruit banquets at grape estates, enhancing cultural perception rather than superficial sightseeing;
🌄 Train Positioning and Travel ExperienceReasonable Tour Pace:Avoids ‘rushing through attractions,’ with 1–2 core stops per day, balancing depth and comfort.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Actual Route)
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 – Jia Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu
Day 04:Jia Deng Yu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality tourist train supported by the railway system and operated by professional travel agencies, focusing on a slow travel rhythm of ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning for a comfortable journey.’ The train stops at core scenic spots during the day and runs smoothly at night, allowing tourists to sleep and arrive at the next stop, eliminating frequent transfers and long bumpy rides. The entire route covers iconic landscapes such as Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang; Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Bayanbulak in central Xinjiang; Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Baisha Lake in southern Xinjiang; and the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, eastern Xinjiang, truly offering ‘a single journey to see all of Xinjiang’s terrain.’Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – 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: Taxkorgan County
Day 09:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
This train is especially suitable for families, friends, or senior groups who want a relaxed trip, value accommodation quality, and prefer traveling together. The train is equipped with onboard medical staff, dedicated tour leaders, and features a bar lounge, multi-functional entertainment carriage, and customized dining car, providing ample space for socializing and relaxation during the journey.Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Estate – Fruit Banquet – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
> Note:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic spot openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Published 2026 Schedules)
Current bookable schedules and corresponding prices are as follows (subject to contract confirmation):
Departure on May 7: Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 23,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 13,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room 19,999 RMB/person, Executive Double Room 19,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room 18,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room 12,999 RMB/person.
🛏️ Seat Types and Hardware Configuration Departure on July 28 / August 11: Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 14,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room 20,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 24,999 RMB/person, Executive Double Room 20,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room 19,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room 13,999 RMB/person.
Departure on June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4: Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth 16,999 RMB/person, Lower Berth 17,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room 24,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 42,888 RMB/person, Executive Double Room 26,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room 25,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room 17,888 RMB/person.
Departure on June 13 / 25 / September 5: Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 21,888 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room 29,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite 42,888 RMB/person, Executive Double Room 26,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room 25,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room 17,888 RMB/person.
Departure on October 9:Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 9,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room 15,999 RMB/person.
Prices vary by season, room type, and specific schedule; the above are reference ranges, with the final price subject to the signed contract. For solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms, with special cases negotiated separately.
📝 Registration Method
Travelers interested in the ‘Tianshan’ train itinerary can contact Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center for inquiries and registration. Seats are limited, so it is recommended to confirm the desired schedule and room type in advance.
This train not only takes you to see snow-capped mountains, lakes, deserts, and oases but also lets you, in its slow progress, rediscover the true meaning of ‘travel’—not how many places you reach, but truly seeing, feeling, and remembering the breath and pulse of this land.
