Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Tianshan Express Ethnic Song and Dance Dinner 7 Day Quotation and Recommended Itinerary Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Yang Jia at phone number 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
Explore the Tianshan Express:A Moving Scenic Route Through Northern Xinjiang 🚂
[Route Highlights:Immersive Panoramic Experience of Northern Xinjiang]
Since its upgrade in 2024, the Xinjiang tourism train ‘Tianshan Express’ has become a popular choice for in-depth travel in northern Xinjiang with its seamless ‘train + scenic spot’ connection model. This special train features all-soft sleeper carriages, each equipped with charging ports, constant temperature air conditioning, and large observation windows. Passengers can rest comfortably during night travel and enjoy the scenery from a ‘mobile observation deck’ when the train stops at core scenic spots during the day. The itinerary covers 12 5A/4A-rated scenic spots including Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland. It also includes special cultural experiences such as home visits to local families and ethnic song and dance dinners, allowing travelers to traverse snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts over 13 days and experience the visual impact of northern Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes.
[Simple Itinerary:13-Day Essence of Northern Xinjiang]
According to the latest schedule for 2026, the Tianshan Express operates in a ‘daytime sightseeing, nighttime travel’ mode to maximize time utilization:
▶ Day 01:Departure City – Urumqi (hotel check-in upon arrival) | Meals: Self-catering | Accommodation: Urumqi
▶ Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
▶ Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
▶ Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
▶ Day 05:Jinghe South – 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
Explore the Tianshan Express: A Moving Scenic Route Through Northern Xinjiang 🚂▶ Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan
▶ Day 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
▶ Day 10:Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
▶ Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Tacun – 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 – Cities Nationwide (group transfer according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
[Price Information:Flexible Selection of Multiple Dates]
The 2026 Tianshan Express offers 5 major departure dates covering spring, summer, and autumn, with prices varying by room type and departure date:
🔹 May 7th Schedule:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 23,999/person | Blue Diamond Quad Room: RMB 13,999/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:RMB 19,999/person | Executive Twin Room: RMB 19,999/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:RMB 18,999/person | Silver Diamond Quad Room: RMB 12,999/person
🔹 July 28th / August 11th Schedules:
[Route Highlights: Immersive Panoramic Experience of Northern Xinjiang]Blue Diamond Quad Room:RMB 14,999/person | Blue Diamond Twin Room: RMB 20,999/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 24,999/person | Executive Twin Room: RMB 20,999/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:RMB 19,999/person | Silver Diamond Quad Room: RMB 13,999/person
🔹 June 2nd / July 8th / August 23rd / September 4th Schedules:
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Bunk:RMB 16,999/person | Lower Bunk: RMB 17,999/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:RMB 24,999/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: RMB 42,888/person
Executive Twin Room:RMB 26,888/person | Silver Diamond Twin Room: RMB 25,888/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:RMB 17,888/person
🔹 June 13th / 25th / September 5th Schedules:
Blue Diamond Quad Room:RMB 21,888/person | Blue Diamond Twin Room: RMB 29,888/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 42,888/person | Executive Twin Room: RMB 26,888/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:RMB 25,888/person | Silver Diamond Quad Room: RMB 17,888/person
Since its upgrade in 2024, the Xinjiang tourism train ‘Tianshan Express’ has become a popular choice for in-depth travel in northern Xinjiang with its seamless ‘train + scenic spot’ connection model. This special train features all-soft sleeper carriages, each equipped with charging ports, constant temperature air conditioning, and large observation windows. Passengers can rest comfortably during night travel and enjoy the scenery from a ‘mobile observation deck’ when the train stops at core scenic spots during the day. The itinerary covers 12 5A/4A-rated scenic spots including Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland. It also includes special cultural experiences such as home visits to local families and ethnic song and dance dinners, allowing travelers to traverse snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts over 13 days and experience the visual impact of northern Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes.🔹 October 9th Schedule (Autumn Scenery Special):
Blue Diamond Quad Room:RMB 9,999/person | Blue Diamond Twin Room: RMB 15,999/person
❗ Price Includes:Train sleeper, scenic spot admission tickets, all meals, local transportation, and guide services; excludes personal expenses and round-trip major transportation. Final price subject to contract signing. Availability recommended to check in advance.
[Registration Method:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency]
Register for the Tianshan Express itinerary through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency provides 24-hour online customer service support. Travelers can consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details on specific date availability, room upgrades, or room-sharing coordination.
[Fee and Service Information]
✅ Price Includes:
→ Soft sleeper berth on special train (includes bedding replacement)
→ 12 main meals (includes 3 special meals:ethnic song and dance dinner, grape manor fruit feast, Tajik home visit meal)
→ First admission tickets and shuttle buses for all scenic spots
→ Professional local guide services
→ Travel accident insurance
✅ Special Services:
[Simple Itinerary: 13-Day Essence of Northern Xinjiang]→ Doctor and emergency medical kit provided for each group
→ Complimentary WiFi and charging services on train
→ Complimentary mineral water and seasonal fruits daily
❗ Notes:
→ Single travelers will be coordinated for room-sharing; single supplement required if unable to share
→ Specific train stops and times may change due to weather or railway scheduling; itinerary can be optimized by mutual agreement
→ Pamir Plateau section requires advance permit (agency can assist)
[Seasonal Limited Experiences]
🌸 May-June:Wildflowers blanket Nalati Grassland; Sayram Lake’s blue ice begins to melt
🌿 July-August:Kanas’ forests display autumn colors; Duku Highway fully opens
🍂 September-October:Hemu Village shrouded in morning mist; southern Xinjiang’s poplar forests turn golden
❄ ❄️ After October:Some high-altitude scenic spots may close; train switches to autumn scenery theme itinerary
According to the latest schedule for 2026, the Tianshan Express operates in a ‘daytime sightseeing, nighttime travel’ mode to maximize time utilization:[Cultural Depth Experiences]
The itinerary includes two special cultural interactions:
1️⃣ Home Visits to Local Families:In Taxkorgan County, travelers can enter traditional stone houses, learn to make eagle flutes, taste yak hand-grabbed rice, and watch ethnic eagle dances.
2️⃣ Ethnic Song and Dance Dinner:At Yining’s Six-Star Street, performers from various ethnic groups wear traditional costumes to present selections from ‘The Twelve Muqam’ and Dolan Meshrep. Travelers can join the dancing on stage.
[Transportation and Schedule Details]
The Tianshan Express uses customized train cars with 80 recommended berths to ensure service quality. Daily travel time is limited to 8 hours, with remaining time spent at scenic spots:
→ Urumqi to Beitun Section:Departs at 22:00 nightly, arrives at 7:00 next day
→ Jinghe South to Yining Section:Travels along Guozigou Bridge with 15-minute observation stop
→ Bayanbulak to Kashgar Section:Traverses southern Duku Highway with SUV escort
[2026 Policy Updates]
According to new tourism regulations, the Tianshan Express has upgraded to an electronic contract system. Travelers can view itinerary changes, fee breakdowns, and insurance terms in real-time through online platforms. The agency commits to booking all scenic spot tickets through official channels to eliminate ‘scalper ticket’ risks.
[Warm Tips]
Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night; bring windbreakers and sun protection. Disposable toiletries not provided on train – please bring your own. If extreme weather causes scenic spot closures, the agency will arrange replacement with equivalent attractions (e.g., Kanas replaced with Koktokay). Specific itinerary changes subject to guide’s on-site notification.
📞 Consultation Channel:For inquiries about 2026 date availability or custom itineraries, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for professional advice.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation
