Tianshan No. 13 Day South and North Xinjiang 2026 Price + Registration Method
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚂 If you are looking for a ‘worry-free, comfortable, and slow-paced’ way to see the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, then the ‘Tianshan’ tourism special train might be the travel option you want.
This route starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting iconic Xinjiang attractions such as Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, forming a grand loop of northern and southern Xinjiang. It is operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., adopting a ‘train follows travelers, travelers play while train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning’ model, allowing you to travel comfortably at night and explore peacefully during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long-distance travel.
🗺 ️ 13-Day Tianshan Full Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary
Simple Itinerary
Day01:Departure – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of Tianshan – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day04:Jiadengyu – 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 County
Day09:Tashkurgan County – 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
🚂 If you are looking for a ‘worry-free, comfortable, and slow-paced’ way to see the highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, then the ‘Tianshan’ tourism special train might be the travel option you want.Day12:Flaming Mountains – 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
💰 2026 Price and Group Schedule Reference
Price and Group Schedule
I. Schedule (Urumqi assembly date) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
This route starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting iconic Xinjiang attractions such as Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, forming a grand loop of northern and southern Xinjiang. It is operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., adopting a ‘train follows travelers, travelers play while train stops, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning’ model, allowing you to travel comfortably at night and explore peacefully during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes and long-distance travel.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
3. 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
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Our agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add friends for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
🗺️ 13-Day Tianshan Full Northern and Southern Xinjiang ItinerarySilver 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
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are partial schedules and reference prices for 2026. Actual costs, availability, and room arrangements are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and may vary with the schedule.
🛌 Mobile Hotel:Tianshan Special Train Experience
The Tianshan is not an ordinary train but a ‘mobile star-rated hotel’. The entire train includes soft sleepers, hard sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure cars, providing 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and charging facilities, and incorporating Xinjiang folk elements for a rich atmosphere.
🚪 Cabin Options
Blue Diamond Series:Focuses on high cost-performance, mainly with four-person soft sleeper cabins (flexible to double rooms), about 4.9㎡ in space. The upper berth is foldable, and the lower berth is about 0.9m wide. Public toilets and showers are at the ends of the car.
Silver Diamond Series:Positioned as more upscale, with a wider range of room types, including suites with private bathrooms, executive standard rooms, double rooms, and quadruple rooms, offering better privacy and comfort.
🍽 ️ Public Areas
Simple ItineraryThe dining car offers Xinjiang specialty cuisine; the bar car is for drinks, chats, and karaoke; the multi-functional leisure car features booth seats, a children’s area, and a health massage area, making the journey lively and colorful.
🏞 ️ Highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Attractions
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:From the ‘Heavenly Pond’ Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, to the ‘Garden’ Kanas Lake and Hemu Village, to the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’ Sayram Lake, and the sunset at Nalati Grassland and Bayinbuluke’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, the journey intertwines snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and forests.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, reach the Pamir Plateau, enjoy the ‘highland lake’ scenery of Karakul Lake, and explore the Silk Road relics of Stone City and Golden Grassland. In Kashgar, stroll through the maze-like Kashgar Old City and experience the rich cultural atmosphere of southern Xinjiang.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Reference for Included Costs
Transportation:Tianshan special train corresponding cabin seats and tourist buses within Xinjiang.
Accommodation:Hotels listed in the itinerary and special train accommodation.
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary, usually including Xinjiang specialty dishes.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for attractions listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide and travel agency liability insurance.
Reference for Excluded Costs
Round-trip transportation costs from departure to Urumqi.
Self-paid items and personal expenses within scenic spots.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Day01: Departure – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi💡 Warm Tips
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing. Specific service content, accommodation standards, etc., are subject to the actual signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Inquiry Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Inquiry:181-3962-2233 (add with note ‘Tianshan Inquiry’)
📝 Registration Process Reference
1. Inquiry: Contact customer service to confirm the desired schedule, berth type, and availability.
2. Reservation: Submit traveler information and pay a deposit to secure the seat.
3. Contract and Payment: Sign a unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform and pay the remaining balance.
4. Pre-trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before the trip and prepare relevant documents and items.
⚠ ️ Travel Booking Notes
Health and Altitude:The itinerary includes high-altitude sections. Tourists with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular diseases must truthfully inform during registration. It is recommended that seniors over 70 be accompanied by family.
Luggage Preparation:Large luggage can be stored in the special train berth; only carry-on items are needed when getting off. It is recommended to bring a windproof jacket, comfortable hiking shoes, and sunscreen.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted, subject to the contract and on-site instructions from the guide.
Respect Culture:Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic region; please respect local customs and folk culture.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
