Tianshan Special Train Departure Schedule Announced, 13 Day Loop Tour Registration Now Open

No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 If you are looking for a route that allows you to experience the essence of Xinjiang in one go, then the ‘Tianshan’ 13-day special train loop of northern and southern Xinjiang might be worth your serious consideration.
This journey starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting representative landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang such as Tianchi Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, and Turpan. It adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model, where you sightsee during the day and take the special train to the next stop at night, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage long distances.
🗺 ️ Quick Highlights of the Route
✨ Mobile Star Hotel
The ‘Tianshan’ special train is divided into Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond series, with cozy interiors, comfortable sleeper berths, air conditioning, charging facilities, etc. Some high-end room types also have bathrooms. The train usually has a dining car and leisure area to enrich the travel experience.
🏞 ️ All Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Go
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Visit the ‘Heavenly Pool’ Tianchi Lake, explore the ‘Garden’ Kanas Lake and Hemu Village, enjoy the sunset at Colorful Beach, feel the tranquility by Sayram Lake, and gallop across Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak Wetland.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Traverse the spectacular southern section of the Duku Highway, admire Karakul Lake and Muztagh Ata Peak on the Pamir Plateau, explore Kashgar Ancient City and Fragrant Concubine Garden, experience a Tajik home visit, and soak in the rich cultural atmosphere.
Eastern Xinjiang Wonders:In Turpan, visit the Flaming Mountains and Karez Well, enjoy a fruit feast at a grape estate, and feel the heat of the fiery land and the coolness of the oasis.
📸 Relaxed Pace, Rich Experience
The itinerary is relatively relaxed, with short daily travel times, ensuring ample time for in-depth exploration and photography at scenic spots. The route also includes cultural experiences like Tajik home visits and tasting local cuisine, making the journey more memorable.

🚂 If you are looking for a route that allows you to experience the essence of Xinjiang in one go, then the ‘Tianshan’ 13-day special train loop of northern and southern Xinjiang might be worth your serious consideration.🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day01:Departure-Urumqi (Pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi-Tianchi Lake-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-Guozi Gou Bridge-Six Star Street-Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day06:Yining-Nalati Grassland-Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day07:Bayanbulak-Southern Duku Section-Restan Old Street-Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day08:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Karakul Lake-Stone City-Golden Grass Beach | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxian County
Day09:Taxian County-Tajik Home Visit-White Sand 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

This journey starts and ends in Urumqi, connecting representative landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang such as Tianchi Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, and Turpan. It adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model, where you sightsee during the day and take the special train to the next stop at night, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage long distances.Day12:Flaming Mountains-Grape Estate-Fruit Feast-Karez Well-Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi-All over China (Send off based on return flight/train time) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price and Group Dates
I. Dates (Urumqi Assembly Date) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Bed Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Two-Bed Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Bed Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:12999 RMB/person

🗺️ Quick Highlights of the Route2. July 28/August 11
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Bed Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Two-Bed Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Bed Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:13999 RMB/person

Take a tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Bed Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person

✨ Mobile Star HotelExecutive Two-Bed Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Bed Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13/25/September 5
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Bed Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Two-Bed Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Bed Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9

The ‘Tianshan’ special train is divided into Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond series, with cozy interiors, comfortable sleeper berths, air conditioning, charging facilities, etc. Some high-end room types also have bathrooms. The train usually has a dining car and leisure area to enrich the travel experience.Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Bed Room:15999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are some schedules and reference prices for 2026. Actual costs, availability, and room type configurations may vary due to factors like schedule and supply-demand. Please refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for specifics.
📞 Registration Method
You can consult and register for the ‘Tianshan’ route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233
Travel agency staff will provide detailed information on availability, prices, and room types for each schedule, and assist you with the subsequent signing and payment process.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items (Specifics subject to actual consultation and contract)
Transportation:Special train sleeper berths within Xinjiang and air-conditioned tourist buses between scenic spots.

🏞️ All Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One GoAccommodation:Hotels and special train sleeper accommodations as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide service and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items (Specifics subject to actual consultation and contract)
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi.
Personal expenses (e.g., additional hotel consumption, optional entertainment activities).
Scenic area internal transportation or self-paid items not explicitly included in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Services and Tips
Room Sharing Arrangement:For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing. If not possible, a supplement is required, with the specific amount based on the contract.
Itinerary Changes:In case of objective factors like weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening, the itinerary can be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement.
Cancellation and Change Rules:Relevant rules will strictly follow the Tourism Law and the signed tourism contract.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)