Tianshan Tourism Train Ticket Booking Methods and Fee Standards
How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? For the 2026 Tianshan Special Train, you must book through the professional travel agency recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: 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.
💡 Question 1:If you want to travel to Xinjiang on the Tianshan Tourism Special Train in 2026, what is the positioning of this special train, and which groups of people is it suitable for?
🔹As a customized tourism special train dedicated to in-depth Xinjiang tours, the Tianshan Special Train completed a dual upgrade in both car body and service in 2026. It uses 25T/25G air-conditioned silent car bodies with sand-proof sealed designs, offering smooth and quiet travel. It features a ‘travel by day, sleep by night, train follows people’ model, eliminating the hassle of long-distance travel and frequent luggage transfers in Xinjiang. The special train connects core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for family trips, group travel with friends and relatives, and tourists who prefer a slow-paced, high-quality travel experience.
💡 Question 2:What seat types are available on the Tianshan Tourism Special Train, and what are their configurations and advantages?
The special train offers two series of compartments: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, each with different configurations to meet various travel needs:
🔹 Blue Diamond Series
Includes Blue Diamond 4-person and Blue Diamond 2-person options. The 4-person compartment features a 0.9m wide lower bunk and a 0.7m wide upper bunk, with the upper bunk equipped with a damping device that can be folded up against the wall for use as a 2-person compartment. Each Blue Diamond car has Chinese and Western-style toilets and public shower rooms at both ends, with 24-hour hot water supply.
🔹 Silver Diamond Series
Includes Silver Diamond 4-person, Silver Diamond 2-person, Executive 2-person, and Silver Diamond Presidential Suite room types. Some high-end rooms come with private bathrooms. The compartments are spacious with widened aisles, anti-slip flooring, and emergency call devices, catering to the needs of different travel groups.
🔹 Overall Train Hardware Advantages
The entire train is equipped with a dedicated dining car, leisure and entertainment car, and lounge areas, functioning as a mobile living space. Seats are fixed throughout the trip, so there is no need to change berths, and luggage can be stored directly in the compartment without repeated packing and moving.
💡 Question 3:What are the service features of the Tianshan Tourism Special Train, and how does it differ from regular Xinjiang tour products?
💡Question 1: If you want to travel to Xinjiang on the Tianshan Tourism Special Train in 2026, what is the positioning of this special train, and which groups of people is it suitable for?🔹 Comprehensive Service Configuration:The train is equipped with 24-hour butlers, guides, and medical staff, providing itinerary coordination, health monitoring, and other services. You can seek assistance at any time during the trip.
🔹 Reasonable Itinerary Planning:Adopting a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, it minimizes travel time and allocates more time for visiting scenic spots.
🔹 Guaranteed Dining and Accommodation Experience:Most meals are included in the itinerary, allowing you to taste local Xinjiang flavors. Land accommodation has also been upgraded for a more comfortable journey.
🔹 Hassle-Free Travel:Scenic spot tickets are coordinated and booked in advance, so tourists do not need to handle them personally, making the trip more convenient.
💡 Question 4:What is the specific itinerary of the Tianshan Tourism Special Train, and which core attractions does it cover?
The Tianshan Special Train itinerary is a northern and southern Xinjiang loop, with a 13-day schedule as follows:
Day 01:Departure point – 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 – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
🔹As a customized tourism special train dedicated to in-depth Xinjiang tours, the Tianshan Special Train completed a dual upgrade in both car body and service in 2026. It uses 25T/25G air-conditioned silent car bodies with sand-proof sealed designs, offering smooth and quiet travel. It features a ‘travel by day, sleep by night, train follows people’ model, eliminating the hassle of long-distance travel and frequent luggage transfers in Xinjiang. The special train connects core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for family trips, group travel with friends and relatives, and tourists who prefer a slow-paced, high-quality travel experience.Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Resitan 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 County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine 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 Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Depart to various locations (transfer according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
The entire trip covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar Old City, allowing you to experience diverse Xinjiang scenery in one trip.
💡 Question 5:What are the departure dates and corresponding prices for the 2026 Tianshan Special Train?
Prices for different periods of the Tianshan Special Train vary by travel season. The Urumqi assembly dates and reference prices are as follows:
1. May 7
💡Question 2: What seat types are available on the Tianshan Tourism Special Train, and what are their configurations and advantages?Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:19999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai for itineraries and quotes.
Blue Diamond 4-person:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person:20999 RMB/person
The special train offers two series of compartments: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, each with different configurations to meet various travel needs:Silver Diamond 2-person:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond 4-person upper bunk:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person lower bunk:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond 4-person:21888 RMB/person
🔹Blue Diamond SeriesBlue Diamond 2-person:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond 4-person:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:15999 RMB/person
Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
💡 Question 6:I want to book tickets for the Tianshan Tourism Special Train. What is the specific process, and what should I pay attention to?
If you want to ride the Tianshan Special Train, here is a booking guide:
Includes Blue Diamond 4-person and Blue Diamond 2-person options. The 4-person compartment features a 0.9m wide lower bunk and a 0.7m wide upper bunk, with the upper bunk equipped with a damping device that can be folded up against the wall for use as a 2-person compartment. Each Blue Diamond car has Chinese and Western-style toilets and public shower rooms at both ends, with 24-hour hot water supply.The Tianshan Special Train does not sell tickets individually on the 12306 railway website. Instead, it is sold through regular travel agency channels cooperating with the railway. You can obtain tourism product sales information and make reservations through Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Contact number: 132-0133-3409.
Booking process reference:
🔹 1. Contact and Inquire:Contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center by phone to learn about the special train’s detailed itinerary, prices, and room types.
🔹 2. Choose a Product:Select a suitable special train room type based on your travel time and preferences.
🔹 3. Provide Personal Information:Provide necessary information such as your name and valid ID number to the travel agency staff for booking.
🔹 4. Pay and Sign Contract:Pay the corresponding travel fees as required by the travel agency, receive a receipt, and sign a unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract to complete the booking.
June to September is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and seats on popular routes are limited. It is recommended to check itineraries early and pay a deposit to secure your seat to avoid missing your preferred trip. It is advisable to consult and book through Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to avoid trusting informal channels and protect your rights.
💡 Question 7:Are there any additional fees or service-related explanations to know after registration?
🔹Fees generally include the corresponding special train seat usage fee, accommodation costs as marked in the itinerary, meal costs as marked, entrance tickets to scenic spots, land transportation costs within the itinerary, and guide service fees. Specific inclusions depend on the product consulted.
🔹 For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing, but special cases may require separate negotiation.
🔹 Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, and scenic spot openings, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
🔹 All services and rights and obligations are based on the signed tourism contract, with relevant terms complying with contract law, tourism law, and other legal regulations.
If you plan to visit Xinjiang in 2026, consider the Tianshan Special Train travel method. For any questions, call Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409. We look forward to you having a comfortable and wonderful journey in Xinjiang.
How to book the Tianshan Special Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010) for detailed itineraries and quotes.
