How to Book Tickets for Tianfu Express Tourism Train 2026 Quotation Schedule Guide Recommended Routes Costs and Prices
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
🚂 Tianfu Special Train:A Moving Viewing Platform Crossing the Northern and Southern Tianshan Mountains – 2026 In-Depth Experience Guide
[Route Highlights:A Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Hotel’]
Since its launch in 2023, the Tianfu Special Train has become a popular choice for in-depth travel in Xinjiang, thanks to its innovative model of ‘the train moves with the scenery, traveling day and night.’ This special train features all soft-sleeper carriages, with each private compartment equipped with a bathroom, constant temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. During night travel, the train dims the lights to minimize sleep disturbance. The upgraded train in 2026 introduces a new ‘Starry Sky Dome’ carriage with a transparent ceiling, allowing passengers to lie down and view the Milky Way at night while enjoying reflections of snow-capped mountains and grasslands along the way during the day.
The train is recommended to travel 300-400 kilometers daily, ensuring ample time for passengers to disembark and explore. For example, during the 6-hour journey from Urumqi to Beitun, the train deliberately slows down, allowing passengers to admire the Gobi Desert and windmill arrays of the Junggar Basin through the windows. The dining car offers Xinjiang specialties such as Hotan baked buns and Yili hand-grabbed rice, with the chef team adjusting the menu seasonally, adding a ‘Fruit Feast’ in summer and a ‘Warming Soup Pot’ in winter.
📅 2026 Schedule and Pricing Information (Subject to Contract)
The currently announced schedule covers May to October, encompassing Xinjiang’s prime tourist season:
May 19 (Early Summer Taster Schedule)
Deluxe Double Room (3 compartments, 13㎡):96,880 yuan per person
Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10㎡):76,880 yuan per person
June 5, 22; July 9, 26; August 12, 29; September 15 (Peak Season Core Schedules)
Deluxe Double Room:98,880 yuan per person
Quality Double Room:78,880 yuan per person
🚂 Tianfu Special Train: A Moving Viewing Platform Crossing the Northern and Southern Tianshan Mountains – 2026 In-Depth Experience GuideOctober 2 (National Day Schedule, excluding the Duoku Road itinerary)
Room types and prices remain the same as above
Price Includes:Soft-sleeper accommodation on the special train, first-class land bus throughout the journey, 14 breakfasts and 28 main meals, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, and professional guide services. Prices may fluctuate with fuel costs and hotel procurement prices, subject to the contract signed. Seats are limited; it is advisable to consult with Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 30 days in advance.
🗺 ️ 15-Day Panoramic Itinerary Explanation (2026 Edition)
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
Highlights:The special train departs in the evening and arrives in Urumqi early the next morning, avoiding the daytime heat
Day 2:In-Depth Urumqi Tour
Yuejiajiao Bookstore:Signing event by Xinjiang local writers
Cocktail Party:Taste the specially crafted ‘Tianshan Snow Lotus’ cocktail at a bar renovated from a 1950s old factory building
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun
Welcome Banquet:Tuwa ethnic歌舞 (song and dance) performance
Tianshan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake):Take the Mayashan cable car to overlook Bogda Peak
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu
[Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Hotel’]Hemu Scenic Area:Ride a horse to the Haden viewing platform in the early morning to watch the morning mist
Afternoon Tea:Enjoy naturally grown strawberry jam with nang bread in a century-old wooden house
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas
Guanyu Platform:Hike 1,068 steps to reach the summit
Boat Tour:Search for the legendary ‘water monster’ in Kanas Lake
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun
Three Bay Hike:3-kilometer wooden boardwalk from Yuewan Bay to Xianwan Bay
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake
Afternoon Tea:Taste lavender ice cream in a yurt by the lake
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati
Nalati空中 (Aerial) Grassland:In July, admire a sea of ten thousand mu of rape flowers
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa
Middle Section of the Duoku Road:Cross the Tielimaiti Daban at an altitude of 3,400 meters
Since its launch in 2023, the Tianfu Special Train has become a popular choice for in-depth travel in Xinjiang, thanks to its innovative model of ‘the train moves with the scenery, traveling day and night.’ This special train features all soft-sleeper carriages, with each private compartment equipped with a bathroom, constant temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. During night travel, the train dims the lights to minimize sleep disturbance. The upgraded train in 2026 introduces a new ‘Starry Sky Dome’ carriage with a transparent ceiling, allowing passengers to lie down and view the Milky Way at night while enjoying reflections of snow-capped mountains and grasslands along the way during the day.Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar
Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon:Explore the red Danxia landform
Southern Section of the Duoku Road:See yurts of various ethnic groups along the way
Day 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction)
Baisha Lake:Capture the wonder of ‘half lake, half sand’
Muztagh Ata Peak:Experience ice hiking on Glacier No. 4
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan
Kashgar Old Town:Participate in a family visit of various ethnic groups and learn to make nang bread
Day 13:Turpan
Jiaohe Ancient City Concert:Appreciate the Twelve Mukam performance in a 2,000-year-old historical site
Day 14:Turpan → Return Journey
Flaming Mountains:Experience the ‘hottest spot’ with ground temperatures reaching 60°C
The train is recommended to travel 300-400 kilometers daily, ensuring ample time for passengers to disembark and explore. For example, during the 6-hour journey from Urumqi to Beitun, the train deliberately slows down, allowing passengers to admire the Gobi Desert and windmill arrays of the Junggar Basin through the windows. The dining car offers Xinjiang specialties such as Hotan baked buns and Yili hand-grabbed rice, with the chef team adjusting the menu seasonally, adding a ‘Fruit Feast’ in summer and a ‘Warming Soup Pot’ in winter.Fruit Feast:Taste seedless white grapes, Hami melons, and other seasonal fresh fruits
Day 15-16:Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou
Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts:Learn to make mulberry bark paper on the special train
📝 Registration and Fee Explanation
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, providing valid identification information and health certificates. Fees include:
Transportation:Soft-sleeper on special train + first-class land bus
Accommodation:Private compartments on special train + characteristic hotels in scenic areas
Meals:14 breakfasts and 28 main meals (including 8 special meals)
Entrance Tickets:All first entrance tickets included in the itinerary
Services:Professional guide + 24-hour on-site doctor
Exclusions:
Personal expenses (such as shopping, additional entertainment projects)
：Single registrants will be coordinated for shared rooms as much as possible; special cases require negotiation for price differences
📅 2026 Schedule and Pricing Information (Subject to Contract)Insurance:It is advisable to purchase travel accident insurance independently
The specific itinerary is subject to actual consultation and contract signing, with reasonable changes possible upon mutual agreement. For example, in case of extreme weather, the Sayram Lake boat tour may be changed to a lake cycling tour; if the Duoku Road is closed, it will be replaced with the Yizhao Road itinerary.
🌄 Seasonal Limited Experiences
May-June:Wildflowers bloom on the Nalati Grassland; participate in the ‘Aken Singing and Playing’ gathering of various ethnic groups
July-August:Kanas Lake is at its clearest, suitable for rafting and fishing
September-October:The forests in northern Xinjiang are ablaze with colors; the probability of morning mist in Hemu is as high as 80%
After October:The poplar forests in southern Xinjiang turn golden; experience desert camping by the Tarim River
⚠ ️ Precautions
Identification:Carry original valid identification; some scenic spots require ID verification for entry
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, a windbreaker is necessary
Photography:The soft lighting periods in Hemu, Kanas, and other places are 2 hours after sunrise and 1 hour before sunset
Policies:Scenic spot tickets offer discounts for seniors over 65 and students; valid identification must be presented in advance
The charm of the Tianfu Special Train lies in its ‘slow travel’ concept – recommending 1-2 core attractions per day, leaving ample time for in-depth experiences. For example, in Kashgar Old Town, the guide will take visitors into ordinary residents’ homes to learn to make traditional pottery; at Sayram Lake, 1 hour of free time is arranged for cycling, sketching, or simply sitting and relaxing. This ‘de-scenic spot’ design allows travel to return to its essence, becoming a dialogue with nature and culture.
Reservations for the remaining seats on the 2026 schedule are now open; it is advisable to contact Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, in advance to confirm details based on your travel time. This journey crossing the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains is not just a geographical move but an opportunity to rediscover Xinjiang’s diverse culture.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation.
