2026 Xinjiang Train Special Tianshan Number, Must Read Booking Guide Before Registration
No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose from economy to luxury options. Professionally operated Xinjiang train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities at once, without dragging your luggage to a new hotel every day?
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train might be the travel mode tailored for you.
This guide will help you clarify your thoughts and avoid detours from the perspectives of ‘how to choose, how to book, and how to play before signing up’.
💡 What is the ‘Tianshan’?
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Since its launch in 2023, it has become one of the representative routes for ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’.
✨ Core Features
🗺 ️ Loop Design:Starting and ending in Urumqi, connecting Northern, Southern, and Eastern Xinjiang, covering core scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City.
🌙 Night Travel, Day Tour:Adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, rest on the train at night, and tour by car during the day, saving travel time and avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
🛏 ️ One Berth Throughout:The train uses a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model, with no berth changes throughout the trip. Luggage can be stored in the compartment or carriage, very friendly for tourists with large luggage.
🛋 ️ Mobile Hotel:The train consists of soft sleepers, hard sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure cars, providing 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and charging services. Some models also feature piano areas, karaoke, and other entertainment facilities.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Highlights at a Glance
The ‘Tianshan’ itinerary typically covers the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. This route is a 13-day, 12-night deep loop. Specific arrangements are subject to the contract.
Simplified Itinerary
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities at once, without dragging your luggage to a new hotel every day?Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (Pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia Dengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Dengyu
Day 04:Jia Dengyu – Hemu – Rainbow 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
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – 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: 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’s Tomb – 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 – Nationwide (Drop off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
Scenery Along the Way
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train might be the travel mode tailored for you.Northern Xinjiang Scenery:The lake and mountain views of Tianshan Tianchi, the primeval forests of Kanas and Hemu, the colorful sunset of Rainbow Beach, the ‘Blue Eye’ of Sayram Lake, the vastness of Nalati Grassland, and the nine bends of Bayanbulak.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:The grandeur of the Pamir Plateau, the tranquility of Karakul Lake, the Stone City and Golden Grassland of Tashkurgan, the folk customs of Kashgar Old City, and the historical imprint of Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb.
Eastern Xinjiang Wonders:The Flaming Mountains of Turpan, the ancient wisdom of Karez Wells, and the sweet taste of Grape Manor.
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
The price and tour date information for this route is as follows. Specific costs and availability are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
I. Schedules (Urumqi Assembly Dates) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
Silver 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
This guide will help you clarify your thoughts and avoid detours from the perspectives of ‘how to choose, how to book, and how to play before signing up’.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
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
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, choose from economy to luxury options. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
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
💡 What is the ‘Tianshan’?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
Executive 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
💡 Price Explanation
Price Differences:There are significant price differences between different schedules and room types. For example, the Silver Diamond Presidential Suite is more expensive, while the Blue Diamond Quad Room on October 9 is relatively affordable.
Peak Season Reminder:Summer (June-August) and around National Day are peak tourist seasons, with prices generally higher than other periods.
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Since its launch in 2023, it has become one of the representative routes for ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train’.Final Confirmation:The above are reference prices. Actual costs, availability, and room type arrangements are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and may vary with the tour date.
📝 Registration and Booking Process
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact the travel agency to confirm the desired schedule, berth type, and availability.
2. Submit Information and Reserve: Provide the traveler’s name and valid ID number for pre-registration, and pay a deposit to secure the spot.
3. Sign Contract and Pay: Sign a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulatory Platform with the travel agency and pay the remaining balance as agreed.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before departure and prepare relevant documents and items as instructed.
📞 Contact Information
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Company Address:Please contact customer service directly for the specific address.
📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Items (Reference)
Transportation:Corresponding room type seat on the Tianshan train and tourist bus within Xinjiang.
Accommodation:Hotels listed in the itinerary and train accommodation.
✨ Core FeaturesMeals:Meals indicated in the itinerary, usually including Xinjiang specialty dishes.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide and travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Excluded Items (Reference)
Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Urumqi.
Self-paid items and personal expenses within scenic spots.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
📌 Important Notes
Single Traveler:The travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted. Specifics are subject to the contract and on-site guide explanations.
Respect Culture:Please respect local customs and folk culture.
🎒 Travel Preparation Suggestions
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to prepare layered clothing and bring sun protection items.
Medication:It is recommended to prepare common medications such as gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, and motion sickness medicine.
Documents:Please bring valid documents and keep them safe.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
