Tianshanhao Special Train 2026 Xinjiang Tour Quotes + Scenic Spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang + Booking Precautions How Much Does the Recommended Itinerary Cost
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
Tianshan Express 2026:A moving scenic route crossing northern and southern Xinjiang 🚂
I. Itinerary Highlights: Why Choose the Tianshan Express?
Xinjiang is vast, with attractions in the north and south scattered far apart. Opting for self-driving or conventional tour groups often detracts from the experience due to long, arduous journeys. The Tianshan Express adopts an innovative ‘train + tourism’ model, integrating transportation and accommodation. Travelers can lie comfortably in their berths while traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, enjoying in-depth exploration of key attractions during the day and traveling to the next destination by train at night, saving time and avoiding fatigue.
【Train Features】
🚂 A Moving ‘Star-rated Hotel’:The entire train uses soft sleeper compartments equipped with charging sockets, reading lights, and 24-hour hot water, with some rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms.
🍽 ️ Hassle-free Meals Throughout the Journey:Includes 12 breakfasts and 21 main meals, featuring a variety of local specialties from Xinjiang’s famous Big Plate Chicken and baked stuffed buns to cold-water fish from Sayram Lake and hand-pulled rice in Kashgar.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for All Ages:The itinerary is well-paced, offering energetic activities like hiking in Kanas and horseback riding on the Nalati Grassland, as well as relaxed arrangements like strolling through old towns and home visits.
II. Simple Itinerary (New 2026 Version)
Day 01:Departure Point – Urumqi (Pick-up and check-in at hotel) | Meals: On your own | Accommodation: Urumqi
Recommended free activities after arriving in Urumqi:Experience the vibrant atmosphere at the International Bazaar or visit the Xinjiang Museum to see the ‘unique folk customs’ mummies.
Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Visit Heavenly Lake in the morning, take a boat ride on the lake or hike up Mayan Mountain, and board the train for Beitun in the evening.
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Tianshan Express 2026: A moving scenic route crossing northern and southern Xinjiang 🚂Spend the whole day exploring Kanas in depth, taking the shuttle bus to visit the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Crescent Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) or ascending Guanyu Platform for a panoramic view of the lake and mountains.
Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Head to Hemu Village, known as ‘God’s Backyard,’ in the morning, visit the Colorful Beach in Burqin in the afternoon, and take the train south in the evening.
Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Drive or cycle around Sayram Lake, cross the Guozigou Bridge, and enjoy Russian ice cream on Six-Star Street in Yining in the evening.
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluk | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Ride horses on the Nalati空中 Grassland in the morning and head to Bayinbuluk in the afternoon to watch the sunset over the meandering river.
Day 07:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of the Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Travel through the southern section of the Duku Highway, enjoying views of canyons and snow-capped mountains along the way, and arrive in Kashgar in the evening.
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan
A permit is required in advance to visit Karakul Lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata and explore the Shitou City in Taxkorgan.
Day 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Experience local customs by visiting families of various ethnic groups and stop by Baisha Lake, known as the ‘Blue Tear of the Plateau,’ on the way back.
I. Itinerary Highlights: Why Choose the Tianshan Express?Day 10:Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Stroll through Kashgar Old Town, visit Xiangfei Garden, and take the train to Aksu in the evening.
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Explore the Danxia landforms of Wensu Grand Canyon and arrive in Turpan in the evening.
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Irrigation System – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Visit the Flaming Mountains featured in ‘Journey to the West,’ enjoy seedless white grapes at the Grape Manor, and learn about the Karez irrigation system.
Day 13:Urumqi – Destinations Nationwide | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
Transfer to the airport/train station based on your flight/train schedule and conclude your journey.
III. Pricing Information (2026 Schedule and Room Types)
The following prices include train berths, attraction tickets, all meals, and guide services. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing:
📅 May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 23,999 per person | Blue Diamond Quad: RMB 13,999 per person
Blue Diamond Twin:RMB 19,999 per person | Executive Twin: RMB 19,999 per person
Xinjiang is vast, with attractions in the north and south scattered far apart. Opting for self-driving or conventional tour groups often detracts from the experience due to long, arduous journeys. The Tianshan Express adopts an innovative ‘train + tourism’ model, integrating transportation and accommodation. Travelers can lie comfortably in their berths while traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, enjoying in-depth exploration of key attractions during the day and traveling to the next destination by train at night, saving time and avoiding fatigue.Silver Diamond Twin:RMB 18,999 per person | Silver Diamond Quad: RMB 12,999 per person
📅 July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quad:RMB 14,999 per person | Blue Diamond Twin: RMB 20,999 per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 24,999 per person | Executive Twin: RMB 20,999 per person
Silver Diamond Twin:RMB 19,999 per person | Silver Diamond Quad: RMB 13,999 per person
📅 June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Berth:RMB 16,999 per person | Lower Berth: RMB 17,999 per person
Blue Diamond Twin:RMB 24,999 per person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: RMB 42,888 per person
Executive Twin:RMB 26,888 per person | Silver Diamond Twin: RMB 25,888 per person
Silver Diamond Quad:RMB 17,888 per person
📅 June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quad:RMB 21,888 per person | Blue Diamond Twin: RMB 29,888 per person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 42,888 per person | Executive Twin: RMB 26,888 per person
【Train Features】Silver Diamond Twin:RMB 25,888 per person | Silver Diamond Quad: RMB 17,888 per person
📅 October 9
Blue Diamond Quad:RMB 9,999 per person | Blue Diamond Twin: RMB 15,999 per person
⚠ ️ Warm Tips:
Prices may fluctuate based on the departure date; remaining seats are subject to contract confirmation.
Single travelers will be accommodated in shared rooms whenever possible; a supplement may apply in special cases.
For details on children’s prices and senior discounts, please consult customer service.
IV. How to Book
You can book through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. Contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing for details.
V. Fee and Service Information
✔ ️ Fees Include:
Train berths, first admission tickets to attractions, all meals, local guide services, and travel accident insurance.
✔ ️ Fees Do Not Include:
🚂 A Moving ‘Star-rated Hotel’: The entire train uses soft sleeper compartments equipped with charging sockets, reading lights, and 24-hour hot water, with some rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms.Personal expenses, optional activities (e.g., Kanas boat rides, Nalati horseback riding), and permit processing fees.
✔ ️ Service Guarantees:
Bilingual guides are available throughout the journey, with 24-hour emergency contact.
In case of weather or policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement.
Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
VI. Booking Precautions
1️⃣ Documentation Requirements:
Bring original valid identification; foreign travelers must complete relevant procedures in advance.
2️⃣ Health Tips:
Xinjiang has large temperature variations between day and night; bring warm clothing. The Pamir Plateau is at high altitude; consider taking Rhodiola in advance.
3️⃣ Permit Processing:
A permit is required to visit Taxkorgan; it can be processed at your household registration location or locally in Kashgar. Please consult customer service in advance.
4️⃣ Peak Season Reminder:
June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang; book at least 30 days in advance to secure preferred room types and seats.
The Tianshan Express is not just a mode of transportation but a moving scenic masterpiece. From the snow-capped mountains and lakes of northern Xinjiang to the desert ancient cities of the south, this 13-day journey will take you through all four seasons, allowing you to experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang. Act now and embark on your journey to the Western Regions!
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send the itinerary and quotation.
