Tianshan Train Special Departure Date Check Official Channel
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. Multiple 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)
Want to take the ‘Tianshan’ train but worried about encountering ‘unreliable’ channels?
This article teaches you how to check departure dates, confirm prices, and successfully register through official channels.
🚂 What is the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train?
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-end tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., and is one of Xinjiang’s representative tourist trains. It adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model, packaging the train with tourism products, connecting major tourist cities in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Turpan, Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar, achieving ‘see all of Xinjiang in one trip’.
✨ Core Features
🛏 ️ One berth all the way:All sleeper berths, night travel, daytime sightseeing, no need to change berths or hotels, luggage can be stored in the compartment.
🏞 ️ Panoramic coverage:The route covers diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, including core scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Pamir Plateau.
🚐 Train + Bus:The train handles ‘night travel’ between cities, while during the day, tourists transfer to tourist buses to go deep into scenic areas, reducing travel fatigue.
🎯 Suitable for:Especially suitable for tourists who want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without frequently changing hotels or enduring long journeys, such as middle-aged and elderly groups, families with children, and friends traveling together.
🗺 ️ 13-Day Simple Itinerary for Tianshan
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu
Want to take the ‘Tianshan’ train but worried about encountering ‘unreliable’ channels?Day 04:Jia Deng Yu – Hemu – Colorful 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 – 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
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
I. Schedules (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
This article teaches you how to check departure dates, confirm prices, and successfully register through official channels.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
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
🚂 What is the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train?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
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, multiple 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’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 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
5. October 9
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-end tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., and is one of Xinjiang’s representative tourist trains. It adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ model, packaging the train with tourism products, connecting major tourist cities in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Turpan, Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar, achieving ‘see all of Xinjiang in one trip’.Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
> 💡 Warm Tips
> The above are reference prices for some 2026 schedules, which vary by schedule and room type. Prices may fluctuate with schedules; specific costs, availability, and room arrangements are subject to the actual signed contract.
🔍 How to Check Departure Dates and Prices?
1. Lock in Official Channels
Tianshan is a combination of ‘tourist train + tourism product’, and tickets are not sold separately on 12306. It is recommended to consult and book through the train center of official travel agencies like Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
2. Clarify Travel Needs
Determine your intended travel month, number of days (e.g., 13-day northern and southern Xinjiang loop), and budget range in advance for efficient communication.
3. Request a Plan
Ask customer service for the latest departure schedule and price list, and confirm whether your intended schedule has formed a group, availability, and exact price.
4. Verify Key Information
Confirm that the itinerary days and main stops match, and ask about special pricing rules for children, etc.
5. Confirm Contract and Invoice
✨ Core FeaturesBe sure to sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the National Tourism Service, and include key information such as itinerary, price, and schedule in the contract. Also, ensure the invoice issuer matches the travel agency name.
📞 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 Reference
1. Consultation: Communicate by phone or WeChat to confirm schedule, price, and availability.
2. Reservation: Provide traveler names, ID numbers, and other information, lock in seats, and pay a deposit.
3. Contract Signing: After reviewing contract details, sign the electronic travel contract and pay the balance.
4. Travel: Receive the departure notice before travel, and customer service will arrange pick-up service.
📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Costs Usually Include
Transportation:Corresponding berth on Tianshan train, intra-Xinjiang tourist buses.
Accommodation:Hotels listed in the itinerary and train accommodation.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary, usually including Xinjiang specialty meals.
🛏️ One berth all the way: All sleeper berths, night travel, daytime sightseeing, no need to change berths or hotels, luggage can be stored in the compartment.Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-time accompanying staff and local guide services.
Other:Urumqi pick-up/drop-off service, travel agency liability insurance, etc.
❌ Costs Usually Do Not Include
Round-trip transportation costs from departure to Urumqi.
Self-paid items and personal expenses within scenic spots.
Single room supplement if shared room arrangement fails for solo travelers.
> 💡 Warm Tips
> Specific included and excluded items, accommodation standards, cancellation and change rules, etc., are all subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency.
⚠ ️ Travel Tips
Climate and Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, it is recommended to bring a jacket, sun-protective clothing, sun hat, sunscreen, etc.
Travel Time and Rest:Some road sections have long travel times; it is recommended to prepare items like neck pillows and slippers, and bring water and snacks.
Documents and:Please carry and keep valid documents such as ID cards properly. For itineraries involving border areas, consult customer service in advance about permit matters.
Health and Diet:Tourists with underlying conditions like cardiovascular diseases should follow medical advice and bring common medications. Xinjiang cuisine mainly features beef, lamb, and noodles; you can specify taste preferences when ordering.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably changed by mutual agreement, subject to the contract and departure notice.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
