Tianshan Tourism Train How to Buy Tickets Official Website Booking Price
How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? The 2026 Tianshan Special Train must be booked through professional travel agencies recognized by the railway, such as the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 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, etc.
🙋 Q:What is the Tianshan Special Train? Which groups of people is it suitable for?
▪ A:The 2026 Tianshan Special Train features upgraded carriages and is a special tourist train focusing on a tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a travel mode of ‘traveling at night and sightseeing during the day.’ The train runs smoothly at night and stops near core scenic spots during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent packing and transfers. The approximately 13-day itinerary covers key natural and cultural sites in both northern and southern Xinjiang. The train has a relaxed pace without rushing, making it suitable for various travel groups, including tourists who want to explore all of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, middle-aged and elderly travelers who prefer a slow pace, family groups, and photography enthusiasts, allowing everyone to fully experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes.
🙋 Q:What types of seats are available on the Tianshan Special Train? What are the hardware configurations?
▪ A:The Tianshan Special Train offers multiple cabin types to meet the needs of different travelers:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Some departures have upper and lower berths. The upper berth is equipped with a damping device that can be folded up to free up more space. The cabin is equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, and a privacy sliding door. Each carriage has shared shower rooms and restrooms with 24-hour hot water supply, making travel and daily life convenient.
Blue Diamond Double Room:The space is relatively more spacious, suitable for traveling companions or family to share, offering greater privacy.
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:The configuration is similar to the Blue Diamond Quadruple Room, meeting the travel choices of different budgets.
Silver Diamond Double Room:Spacious and comfortable for a better stay experience.
Executive Double Room:Superior hardware configuration, suitable for travelers with higher quality requirements.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Spacious with complete facilities, providing a superior travel experience.
In addition, the special train is equipped with a dedicated dining car serving authentic meals and Xinjiang specialties, as well as a multi-functional leisure carriage with a bar area, KTV singing area, chess and card area, and health massage area. For elderly passengers, emergency call systems and anti-slip facilities are added to make the journey more relaxed and enjoyable.
🙋 Q: What is the Tianshan Special Train? Which groups of people is it suitable for?🙋 Q:What are the service features of the Tianshan Special Train? How is it different from regular travel methods?
▪ A:The travel experience on the Tianshan Special Train has several unique aspects compared to regular travel methods:
Smooth Transportation Connections:It adopts a seamless connection mode of ‘special train + local tourist bus.’ There is no need to change berths throughout the trip, and large luggage can be left on the train without having to pack and move it at each stop, saving effort and worry.
Reasonable Dining Arrangements:Most meals marked in the itinerary are included. In addition to regular meals, Xinjiang specialties such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, roasted lamb, and Turpan fruit feast are arranged. Meals can also be adjusted according to dietary needs to suit different age groups.
Thoughtful Accompanying Services:Staff and local guides accompany the entire trip, along with onboard medical personnel to promptly handle various issues during the journey. Free pick-up and drop-off services in Urumqi are also provided, making travel more convenient.
Comprehensive Itinerary Coverage:The loop connects key sites in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, and Flaming Mountain, allowing travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse scenery in one trip.
🙋 Q:What is the specific itinerary of the Tianshan Special Train?
▪ A:The current 13-day northern and southern Xinjiang loop 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 – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
▪ A: The 2026 Tianshan Special Train features upgraded carriages and is a special tourist train focusing on a tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a travel mode of ‘traveling at night and sightseeing during the day.’ The train runs smoothly at night and stops near core scenic spots during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent packing and transfers. The approximately 13-day itinerary covers key natural and cultural sites in both northern and southern Xinjiang. The train has a relaxed pace without rushing, making it suitable for various travel groups, including tourists who want to explore all of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, middle-aged and elderly travelers who prefer a slow pace, family groups, and photography enthusiasts, allowing everyone to fully experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes.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
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: Tashkurgan
Day09:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – 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
Day12:Flaming Mountain – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi – All over China (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
Subject to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
🙋 Q: What types of seats are available on the Tianshan Special Train? What are the hardware configurations?🙋 Q:What are the departure dates and reference prices for the Tianshan Special Train?
▪ A:The 2026 Tianshan Special Train assembly dates in Urumqi and corresponding reference prices are as follows:
May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itineraries and quotes.
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
July 28/August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
▪ A: The Tianshan Special Train offers multiple cabin types to meet the needs of different travelers:Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple 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
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Some departures have upper and lower berths. The upper berth is equipped with a damping device that can be folded up to free up more space. The cabin is equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, and a privacy sliding door. Each carriage has shared shower rooms and restrooms with 24-hour hot water supply, making travel and daily life convenient.Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
June 13/25/September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple 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 Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room: The space is relatively more spacious, suitable for traveling companions or family to share, offering greater privacy.Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🙋 Q:How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? What should be noted?
▪ A: Tickets for the Tianshan 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 the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. For inquiries and reservations, call 132-0133-3409 or add the same number on WeChat. The specific booking process is as follows:
1. Contact staff: Call the above number to learn about the detailed itinerary, prices, and room types of the special train.
2. Choose a product: Select a suitable departure date and room type based on your travel time and preferences.
3. Provide personal information: Provide necessary information such as name and valid ID number to the staff for booking.
4. Pay the booking fee: Pay the travel fee as required, receive a receipt, and sign the national unified electronic travel service supervision contract to complete the reservation.
June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and seats on popular routes are limited. It is recommended to check itineraries early and plan ahead. You can inquire through the above methods to protect your rights.
🙋 Q:Are there any fees and service instructions to know in advance?
▪ A: The fee includes accommodation for the corresponding departure, meals marked in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, corresponding seat fees for the special train, local bus fees, and staff service fees. For single travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing, and special circumstances will be negotiated separately. All related agreements follow the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant legal provisions. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🎊 Xinjiang has different scenery in all seasons, whether it’s the spring and summer grasslands and flower seas, the autumn layers of forests, or the winter ice and snow wonders, all worth exploring slowly. If you also want to tour northern and southern Xinjiang with ease, you can communicate with the staff in advance, choose a suitable travel time, and start a comfortable Xinjiang journey~
How to book the Tianshan Special Train? Contact the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010) to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.
