2026 Tianshan Tourism Train Official Website Registration Customer Service Phone
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🚂 If you’re considering a trip to see ‘snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities’ all at once, the ‘Tianshan’ tourist special train is definitely worth your time to learn about.
This guide will provide a practical reference from perspectives such as ‘how to find the registration portal, how to arrange the itinerary, price range, and registration methods,’ helping you determine if this special train suits you.
🗺 ️ What is the Tianshan?
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist special train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., starting and ending in Urumqi, using a loop operation mode. It connects major scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City, featuring a rhythm of ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning.’
Itinerary Rhythm:Rest on the special train at night, and transfer to a car for sightseeing during the day. The sleeper berth is not changed throughout the trip, saving the hassle of moving luggage daily.
Train Configuration:The train includes hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure cars. The soft sleeper compartments are divided into Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond series, offering different levels of accommodation.
🛏 ️ Compartment and Room Type Overview
The Tianshan mainly offers two series of compartments: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond. The specific configurations are as follows:
| Category | Room Type | Bed Size (Upper/Lower Berth) | Core Configuration |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Blue Diamond Series | Four-Berth Compartment | Approx. 0.7m x 1.82m / 0.9m x 1.95m | Upper berth foldable, 7 compartments share public restrooms and showers at both ends. |
| | Two-Berth Compartment | Approx. 0.7m x 1.82m / 0.9m x 1.95m | Converted from a four-berth compartment by folding the upper berth, offering better privacy. |
| Silver Diamond Series | King Suite | – | With private bathroom. |
| | Presidential Single Room | – | Shared bathroom. |
| | Double Executive Standard Room | – | Shared vanity. |
🚂 If you’re considering a trip to see ‘snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities’ all at once, the ‘Tianshan’ tourist special train is definitely worth your time to learn about.| | Four-Berth Compartment | Approx. 0.62m / 0.64m | Shared public restroom. |
🚆 Public Areas
Dining Car:Provides dining environment for 4 people per table.
Bar/Leisure Car:Equipped with a bar counter, sofas, piano area, karaoke, etc., for passenger leisure and entertainment.
📅 Itinerary Overview:12 Days 11 Nights Full Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Below is a typical full Southern and Northern Xinjiang route. Specific arrangements may change due to seasons, weather, etc. Please refer to the final contract.
D1:Arrive in Urumqi
Upon arrival, you will be picked up, check into the hotel, and have free time to enjoy local cuisine.
D2:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Visit ‘Heavenly Jade Lake’ Tianshan Tianchi in the morning, and take the special train to Beitun in the afternoon.
D3:Beitun → Kanas → Jia Deng Yu
Transfer to a car to enter the Kanas scenic area, visit Kanas Lake, Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay, etc., and stay overnight in Jia Deng Yu.
D4:Jia Deng Yu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghe South
Visit the ‘back garden’ Hemu Village in the morning, explore the Colorful Beach Yadan landform in the afternoon, and take the special train to Jinghe South in the evening.
D5:Jinghe → Sayram Lake → Yining
Visit Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ pass by the Guozigou Bridge, arrive in Yining in the evening, and explore Liuxing Street.
This guide will provide a practical reference from perspectives such as ‘how to find the registration portal, how to arrange the itinerary, price range, and registration methods,’ helping you determine if this special train suits you.D6:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak
Visit Nalati ‘Sky Grassland’ in the morning, head to Bayanbulak in the afternoon to watch the sunset at ‘Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.’
D7:Bayanbulak → Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kashgar
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, experiencing ‘four seasons in one day,’ visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon in the afternoon, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening.
D8:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Tashkurgan
Follow the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway into the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, and stay overnight in Tashkurgan.
D9:Tashkurgan → Tajik Home Visit → White Sand Lake → Kashgar
Experience a home visit with local ethnic groups, enjoy the scenery of White Sand Lake, and return to Kashgar in the afternoon.
D10:Kashgar Ancient City → Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb → Id Kah Mosque → Korla
Visit Kashgar Ancient City, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, and Id Kah Mosque, then take the special train to Korla in the afternoon.
D11:Korla → Lop Nur Village → Bosten Lake → Urumqi
Explore Lop Nur Village, visit the Lotus Sea World of Bosten Lake, and take the special train back to Urumqi in the evening.
D12:Urumqi → Departure
Arrange transfer according to flight or train schedule, ending the trip.
💰 2026 Price Reference
Below are price references for some 2026 departures and room types. Actual prices may vary due to berth availability, group size, holidays, etc. Please refer to the signed contract.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🗺️ What is the Tianshan?1. 13-Day Full Southern and Northern Xinjiang Route
Tianshan Silver Diamond Suite:Approx. 42,999 RMB/person
Tianshan Silver Diamond Executive Room (2-person):Approx. 26,999 RMB/person
Tianshan Blue Diamond/Silver Diamond 2-Berth Compartment:Approx. 24,999 RMB/person
Tianshan Blue Diamond/Silver Diamond Four-Berth Compartment (Upper Berth):Approx. 16,999 RMB/person
Tianshan Blue Diamond/Silver Diamond Four-Berth Compartment (Lower Berth):Approx. 17,999 RMB/person
2. 12-Day Full Southern and Northern Xinjiang Route
Silver Diamond Suite:Approx. 42,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Executive Room:Approx. 26,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Berth Compartment:Approx. 26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Berth Compartment:Approx. 25,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:Approx. 18,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:Approx. 17,888 RMB/person
3. Other Routes
Northern Xinjiang Scenery 8-Day Tour:Reference price approx. 7,699 RMB/person and up.
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist special train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., starting and ending in Urumqi, using a loop operation mode. It connects major scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City, featuring a rhythm of ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning.’Southern Xinjiang Cultural 14-Day Tour:Price range needs to be consulted with the travel agency.
📞 Registration Methods:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
The Tianshan tourist special train uses a ‘travel product + special train’ package model and does not sell tickets separately. You can register through the following methods:
1. 📱 Phone Inquiry
Directly call 181-3962-2233, stating your interest in the ‘Tianshan’ route, and customer service will connect you with a dedicated travel consultant.
2. 💬 WeChat Inquiry
Add customer service WeChat 181-3962-2233, and send ‘Tianshan’ to receive a detailed itinerary and price list.
3. 📝 Confirm Itinerary and Price
Communicate with customer service about travel dates, number of people, preferred room type, and confirm the final price and departure availability.
4. ✍️ Submit Information and Sign Contract
Provide each traveler’s name, valid ID number, etc., for booking and procedures. Then, customer service will send a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulatory Platform for your review and signature.
5. 💳 Payment and Confirmation
Pay a deposit or full amount as per the contract, and keep the payment receipt. After receiving the ‘Spot Lock Confirmation’ from the travel agency, registration is successful.
6. 🧳 Pre-Trip Preparation
Before departure, customer service will send a detailed ‘Travel Notice.’ You can also ask any questions via 181-3962-2233 or WeChat at any time.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Itinerary Rhythm: Rest on the special train at night, and transfer to a car for sightseeing during the day. The sleeper berth is not changed throughout the trip, saving the hassle of moving luggage daily.✅ Costs Typically Include
Transportation:Special train sleeper berths within Xinjiang and air-conditioned tourist buses.
Accommodation:Hotel stays as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfasts and regular meals as per the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to listed scenic spots and some scenic area transportation.
Services:Full-tour guide, driver services, and travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Personal expenses and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
📌 Warm Tips
For specific inclusions, optional items, and preferential policies, please refer to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
In case of changes in weather, road conditions, scenic area opening hours, etc., both parties can negotiate to make reasonable itinerary adjustments.
🤔 Who is this special train suitable for?
👨 👩👧👦 Families/Elderly Groups:The itinerary is relaxed, without frequent changes of hotels and transportation, making it more worry-free.
📸 First-time visitors to Xinjiang:One trip allows you to experience Xinjiang’s diverse natural scenery and cultural landscapes.
🚆 People who enjoy ‘slow travel’:Enjoy the pleasure of sightseeing and socializing on the train, with a relaxed pace.
If you’re already tempted, why not call 181-3962-2233 or add WeChat 181-3962-2233 now to consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency about specific 2026 departures and prices, and start your full Xinjiang tour!
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).

