2026 Tianshan Number Price Xinjiang Tourist Train Ticket Price List
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train? For the 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-certified regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Tour Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour Travel Reference
📍 Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special Train
The Tianshan is a tourism special train product upgraded by Xinjiang Railway in 2026, adopting an operation mode of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train moves with the passengers, and passengers play while the train stops. There is no need to change trains or berths throughout the journey, and large luggage can be left on the special train berth without repeated handling, saving tourists the trouble of frequently packing luggage and transferring.
The special train starts and ends in Urumqi. This city, meaning ‘beautiful pasture’ in ancient Junggar Mongolian, is the geographical center of the Asian continent. You can see the snow-capped Bogda Peak from the city. Surrounding it are natural attractions like Tianshan Grand Canyon and Nanshan Pasture. The city also has cultural sites like the Xinjiang Museum and Ulabo Ancient City. The specialty foods on Lingguan Lane and Hetian Second Street are often the first check-in spots for many tourists upon arrival. On the first day of the trip, you can freely explore and eat, getting a feel for the local atmosphere in advance.
The entire route connects various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, plateaus, and ancient cities, covering most core scenic spots in both southern and northern Xinjiang. Tourists do not need to plan multiple itineraries themselves; one trip can cover different styles of Xinjiang scenery. The special train is also equipped with a dining car and leisure activity areas, operates with noise reduction and shock absorption, and has a medical team accompanying the entire journey, so any physical discomfort during the trip can be promptly addressed.
📦 Introduction to Special Train Carriage Compartments
Different compartments can meet the needs of various group sizes, with specific configurations as follows:
🚂 2026 Tianshan Tour Train Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour Travel ReferenceBlue Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared bathroom, upper berth size 0.7*1.82 meters, lower berth size 0.9*1.95 meters, upper berth with damping device that can be folded up against the wall, 2 people can enjoy the entire quadruple room space, room area about 3.5 square meters
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared bathroom, upper berth width 0.62 meters, lower berth width 0.64 meters, bed spacing 0.55 meters, can accommodate 2-4 people per room, upper berth can be flipped up for 2 people to enjoy exclusive space, room area about 3.5 square meters
Silver Diamond Executive Room: Shared bathroom, equipped with a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet), has a foldable upper berth, can accommodate 1-2 people per room, configured with two single beds 0.7-0.78m wide, two executive rooms share one washroom, single room area about 4 square meters
Silver Diamond Suite:A suite consisting of 2 single rooms, sharing 1 bathroom, can accommodate 2 people, suitable for couples or friends to stay together, total room area about 9 square meters
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
All departures gather and depart from Urumqi, with the itinerary arranged as follows:
Day01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
📍 Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special TrainDay02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia登峪
Day04:Jia登峪 – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day07:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
The Tianshan is a tourism special train product upgraded by Xinjiang Railway in 2026, adopting an operation mode of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the train moves with the passengers, and passengers play while the train stops. There is no need to change trains or berths throughout the journey, and large luggage can be left on the special train berth without repeated handling, saving tourists the trouble of frequently packing luggage and transferring.Day09:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi – All over the country (send off according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
Note:In case of changes in weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
The special train starts and ends in Urumqi. This city, meaning ‘beautiful pasture’ in ancient Junggar Mongolian, is the geographical center of the Asian continent. You can see the snow-capped Bogda Peak from the city. Surrounding it are natural attractions like Tianshan Grand Canyon and Nanshan Pasture. The city also has cultural sites like the Xinjiang Museum and Ulabo Ancient City. The specialty foods on Lingguan Lane and Hetian Second Street are often the first check-in spots for many tourists upon arrival. On the first day of the trip, you can freely explore and eat, getting a feel for the local atmosphere in advance.The following are reference prices for different departure periods in 2026. Prices may fluctuate based on availability, and the actual price is subject to consultation and contract signing:
1. May 7th Departure
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
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
The entire route connects various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, plateaus, and ancient cities, covering most core scenic spots in both southern and northern Xinjiang. Tourists do not need to plan multiple itineraries themselves; one trip can cover different styles of Xinjiang scenery. The special train is also equipped with a dining car and leisure activity areas, operates with noise reduction and shock absorption, and has a medical team accompanying the entire journey, so any physical discomfort during the trip can be promptly addressed.Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28th/August 11th Departure
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
📦 Introduction to Special Train Carriage CompartmentsSilver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2nd/July 8th/August 23rd/September 4th Departure
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
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
Different compartments can meet the needs of various group sizes, with specific configurations as follows:Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13th/25th/September 5th Departure
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Shared bathroom, upper berth size 0.7*1.82 meters, lower berth size 0.9*1.95 meters, upper berth with damping device that can be folded up against the wall, 2 people can enjoy the entire quadruple room space, room area about 3.5 square metersSilver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9th Departure
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
📝 Booking Process
For booking, contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The process is as follows:
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Shared bathroom, upper berth width 0.62 meters, lower berth width 0.64 meters, bed spacing 0.55 meters, can accommodate 2-4 people per room, upper berth can be flipped up for 2 people to enjoy exclusive space, room area about 3.5 square meters1. Consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to understand the availability and corresponding room type details for the desired departure period.
2. After confirming the travel date and compartment type, submit valid identification information for all travelers.
3. After both parties confirm the itinerary details, sign a formal tourism contract and pay the corresponding deposit.
4. Pay the balance according to the time agreed in the contract. Staff will send travel preparation reminders 30 days before departure.
5. Detailed assembly and pick-up/drop-off information will be received 7 days before departure. For any issues during the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia at any time.
📞 Registration Method
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, call or WeChat the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific office address can be obtained from customer service.
Silver Diamond Executive Room: Shared bathroom, equipped with a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet), has a foldable upper berth, can accommodate 1-2 people per room, configured with two single beds 0.7-0.78m wide, two executive rooms share one washroom, single room area about 4 square meters📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Included Items:Use of the special train berth for the corresponding room type, hotel accommodation as specified in the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, ground transfer transportation, tour guide service, accompanying medical support, travel accident insurance
Excluded Items:Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi, self-paid meals indicated in the itinerary, self-paid experience projects within scenic spots (such as boat rides, horse riding, grassland off-road vehicles, etc.), expenses from personal consumption, single room supplement if a roommate cannot be arranged
Note:For solo travelers, we will try our best to arrange a roommate. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and modification rules are subject to the Tourism Law and contract terms. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
✨ Advantages of Traveling by Special Train
Compared with regular group tours and other similar special trains, the Tianshan tour experience is more suitable for leisure travel needs: Meals can be adjusted according to tourist needs, with less oil and salt and lighter flavors, suitable for tourists of different ages; the itinerary pace is relaxed, with reasonable daily walking time, no rushed sightseeing; the accompanying medical team is available throughout the journey, so any physical discomfort can be promptly attended to; fellow travelers are mostly families and senior groups, creating a harmonious atmosphere; no need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey, large luggage can be left on the special train berth, and it is recommended to carry only a small bag for ground sightseeing, saving the trouble of frequent packing; the evening departure and morning arrival mode places long-distance travel time at night, leaving daytime entirely for scenic area visits, making effective playtime more abundant.
👥 Suitable Travel Groups
The itinerary configuration of the Tianshan special train is suitable for various types of tourists:Retired seniors don’t need to worry about the trip being too tiring or troublesome transfers; tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods can reduce discomfort from long-distance road travel; families traveling with elderly and children can also meet the travel needs of different age groups; tourists who want to visit all of southern and northern Xinjiang in one go without planning multiple itineraries themselves can also check off most core scenic spots on this trip.
Since its launch, the Tianshan special train has been well-received by many tourists. The core reasons are its comprehensive itinerary coverage, worry-free and effortless travel, and complete service configuration. It not only meets tourists’ needs to visit southern and northern Xinjiang but also saves them the trouble of planning routes and arranging transfers and accommodation. It is one of the optional ways to travel to Xinjiang in 2026.
