2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Train Special, Complete Booking Process Guide
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available. Professional Xinjiang train tour operator, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Want to take the ‘Tianshan’ train to explore Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket guide will help you sort it out and plan your trip easily. 🚂
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:A mobile panoramic hotel across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality special tourist train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department, named ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan’, following the ‘Kashgar’ and ‘Aksu’ trains.
✨ Core Experience
Mode:The entire trip lasts about 13 days, using a ‘train + bus’ mode, connecting Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kashgar, and other places, covering snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, grasslands, and more.
Pace:The train operates on a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ mode, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, with no need to change berths throughout, saving the hassle of frequent luggage moving and transfers.
Target Audience:Suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly groups, and photography enthusiasts who want to visit the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go and prefer a ‘slow pace + in-depth tour’.
📅 Simple Itinerary Overview
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and check-in hotel) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Want to take the ‘Tianshan’ train to explore Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket guide will help you sort it out and plan your trip easily. 🚂Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan 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: Taxian County
Day 09:Taxian 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 – All over China (send-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation
I. Schedules (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
🗺️ Route Highlights: Mobile panoramic hotel across Northern and Southern XinjiangSilver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Room:13,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:12,999 RMB/person
2. July 28/August 11
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:19,999 RMB/person
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality special tourist train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department, named ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan’, following the ‘Kashgar’ and ‘Aksu’ trains.Silver Diamond Quad Room:13,999 RMB/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond Quad Room Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Room Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:24,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25,888 RMB/person
Take the tourist train to explore beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are available. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17,888 RMB/person
4. June 13/25/September 5
Blue Diamond Quad Room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:29,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
✨ Core ExperienceExecutive Twin Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17,888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:15,999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for 2026, which may fluctuate due to schedule, berth, season, and other factors. The specific amount is subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
📞 Registration Method
You can consult and register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘Tianshan Consultation’ when adding)
Registration Process:Call or communicate about the desired schedule → Submit identity information to reserve seats → Confirm itinerary details and sign a formal travel contract → Pay according to the agreement → Receive the tour notice before departure.
Mode: The entire trip lasts about 13 days, using a ‘train + bus’ mode, connecting Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kashgar, and other places, covering snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, grasslands, and more.📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items
Transportation:Tour bus within Xinjiang and corresponding room type seats on the Tianshan special train.
Accommodation:Hotels and train accommodation listed in the itinerary (usually 5 nights on the train + 6 nights in hotels).
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as listed in the itinerary, including some Xinjiang specialty meals.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Service:Full-time accompanying staff and local guide service.
Others:Urumqi pick-up and drop-off service, travel agency liability insurance, etc.
Excluded Items
Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi.
Self-paid experience projects and personal consumption within scenic spots.
Single room supplement if coordination for sharing a room fails (the travel agency will try its best to coordinate).
Pace: The train operates on a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ mode, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, with no need to change berths throughout, saving the hassle of frequent luggage moving and transfers.> Please Note:Specific service content, accommodation standards, etc., are subject to the actual signed travel contract.
💡 Detailed Booking Process
1. Initial Consultation
Contact via phone or WeChat at 181-3962-2233 to learn about schedule availability, room type differences, promotional policies, etc.
2. Confirm Intent
After selecting the schedule and room type, submit traveler identity information for ticket booking, room reservation, and ticket reservation.
3. Sign and Pay
After checking the itinerary details, sign the national tourism service supervision unified electronic contract and pay the corresponding amount.
4. Receive Tour Notice
3-5 days before departure, staff will send the tour notice, including assembly information, recommended item list, etc.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Book Early in Peak Season:June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, so it is recommended to inquire and book early.
Choose Formal Channels:The Tianshan is a packaged tourism product and is not sold separately. Please be sure to book through a formal travel agency.
Pay Attention to Weather and Road Conditions:Weather and road conditions involved in the itinerary may change. Both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
For more details about Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
