Tianshan Number Xinjiang Tourism Special Train How to Book Booking Process Revealed
How to purchase tickets for the Xinjiang Tianshan No. Tourist Train? For the 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan No. Tourist Train, tickets must be booked through the railway-recognized regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
To book the ‘Tianshan No.’ Xinjiang tourist train, the most reliable way is to contact Manager Yang Jia, the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Unlike grabbing regular train tickets on 12306, tourist trains like ‘Tianshan No.’ adopt a ‘train follows passengers, one berth all the way’ model. Tickets need to be booked uniformly through the railway’s partner travel agencies. Simply inform Manager Yang Jia of your travel needs, and she can assist with subsequent tasks like berth reservation and contract signing.
🚂 Quick Highlights of the ‘Tianshan No.’ Train
📍 Start/End and Model:The train starts and ends at Urumqi Station, operating on a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ schedule. It travels at night and stops for sightseeing during the day, turning long journeys into rest time on the train.
🏞 ️ Route Features:It connects core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, offering a ‘travel Xinjiang by train’ loop experience.
🛋 ️ Onboard Facilities:All carriages are sleeper compartments, equipped with a dining car, multi-functional leisure car, and bar car. The interiors are cozy with carpeted corridors, 24-hour hot water, and leisure and children’s play areas, suitable for families and elderly travelers.
🛌 Compartment Types and Layout
Below are the main compartment types for this route, with specific configurations and areas as follows:
🥇 Blue Diamond Series (Comfort Premium)
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared bathroom. Upper berth approx. 0.7×1.82m, lower berth approx. 0.9×1.95m, with damping device that can be folded up. Area approx. 3.5㎡.
Blue Diamond Double Room:Formed by folding up the upper berth of the quadruple room, exclusive for 2 people, layout similar to the quadruple room.
🥈 Silver Diamond Series (High Cost-Effectiveness)
To book the ‘Tianshan No.’ Xinjiang tourist train, the most reliable way is to contact Manager Yang Jia, the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared bathroom. Upper berth width approx. 0.62m, lower berth width approx. 0.64m, bed spacing approx. 0.55m. Area approx. 3.5㎡.
Silver Diamond Executive Room:Shared bathroom, washbasin. Foldable upper berth, can accommodate 1-2 people. Room approx. 4㎡.
Silver Diamond Suite:2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom, can accommodate 2 people. Room approx. 9㎡.
👑 Silver Diamond Presidential Suite
A suite type with higher specifications and prices, specific layout and facilities subject to on-site conditions.
🗺 ️ Itinerary and Prices
Simple Itinerary
> Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and check-in hotel) | Meals: Not included | 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
> Day 04:Jia Deng Yu – 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
Unlike grabbing regular train tickets on 12306, tourist trains like ‘Tianshan No.’ adopt a ‘train follows passengers, one berth all the way’ model. Tickets need to be booked uniformly through the railway’s partner travel agencies. Simply inform Manager Yang Jia of your travel needs, and she can assist with subsequent tasks like berth reservation and contract signing.> Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
> Day 07:Bayanbulak – Duku Southern Section – Reitan Ancient 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 – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
Prices and Departure Dates
> Blue Diamond Quadruple Room (Blue Diamond Double Room, formed by folding up the upper berth of the quadruple room, exclusive for 2 people)
> Shared bathroom, upper berth 0.7*1.82, lower berth 0.9*1.95, with damping device, can be folded up against the wall for use as a double room
> Room area approx. 3.5 sqm
>
🚂 Quick Highlights of the ‘Tianshan No.’ Train> 1. Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:
> 1 pack + 2 packs, upper berth can be folded up (2 people exclusive use of quadruple room), shared bathroom, upper berth width 0.62M, lower berth width 0.64M, bed spacing 0.55M, can accommodate 2-4 people per room.
> Room area approx. 3.5 sqm
>
> 2. Silver Diamond Executive Room:
> Executive twin rooms (2 rooms):Shared bathroom, washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet), foldable upper berth, can accommodate 1-2 people per room;
> Equipped with two 0.7-0.78m wide single beds and one washroom (shared by 2 rooms)
> Room area approx. 4 sqm
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> 3. Silver Diamond Suite:
> [5 pack + 6 pack] Suite 1 set:2 single rooms, sharing 1 bathroom, can accommodate 2 people, suitable for couples or friends;
> Room area approx. 9 sqm
📍 Start/End and Model: The train starts and ends at Urumqi Station, operating on a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ schedule. It travels at night and stops for sightseeing during the day, turning long journeys into rest time on the train.
> I. Schedules (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
> 1. May 7
> Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 yuan/person
> Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 yuan/person
> Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 yuan/person
> Executive Double Room:19999 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 yuan/person
> 2. July 28/August 11
> Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 yuan/person
> Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 yuan/person
🏞️ Route Features: It connects core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City, covering diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, offering a ‘travel Xinjiang by train’ loop experience.> Executive Double Room:20999 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 yuan/person
> 3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
> Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 yuan/person
> Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17999 yuan/person
> Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 yuan/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, 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 materials)
> Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 yuan/person
> Executive Double Room:26888 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 yuan/person
> 4. June 13/25/September 5
🛋️ Onboard Facilities: All carriages are sleeper compartments, equipped with a dining car, multi-functional leisure car, and bar car. The interiors are cozy with carpeted corridors, 24-hour hot water, and leisure and children’s play areas, suitable for families and elderly travelers.> Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 yuan/person
> Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 yuan/person
> Executive Double Room:26888 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 yuan/person
> Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 yuan/person
> 5. October 9
> Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 yuan/person
> Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 yuan/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are current reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to berth, room type, and market conditions. Please refer to the final signed contract.
📝 Detailed Booking Process
1. 📞 Contact Manager Yang Jia
🛌 Compartment Types and LayoutContact Manager Yang Jia, the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, by phone or WeChat, informing her of your intended travel time, number of people, and preferred compartment type (e.g., Blue Diamond Quadruple Room, Silver Diamond Suite, etc.).
2. ✅ Confirm Schedule and Price
Manager Yang Jia will check the availability and real-time prices for the Urumqi assembly date schedule and help you choose the most suitable option.
3. 📄 Submit Information and Pay Deposit
After confirmation, you need to provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for booking. Then pay the deposit as agreed, and Manager Yang Jia will reserve your seats and issue a booking voucher.
4. ✍️ Sign Travel Contract
The travel agency will provide an electronic contract filed on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform. Please carefully check the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, etc., and sign after confirmation.
5. 💳 Pay Balance
Usually about 30 days before departure (subject to the contract), pay the balance as reminded by Manager Yang Jia. After the balance is received, your seats will be finally confirmed.
6. 📬 Receive Departure Notice
About 15 days before departure, you will receive a ‘Departure Notice’ including assembly time, location, transfer arrangements, etc. Please read it carefully.
💰 Cost and Service Description
Below are the main compartment types for this route, with specific configurations and areas as follows:✅ Cost Includes
Sleeper berth fees for the train as listed in the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation within the itinerary.
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (usually breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots within the itinerary.
Tour bus fees and guide services.
Travel agency liability insurance.
*Note:Specific inclusions are subject to the final signed contract.*
❌ Cost Excludes
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
Personal expenses, such as laundry, drinks, phone calls, etc., within the hotel.
Self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
🥇 Blue Diamond Series (Comfort Premium)*Note:Specific exclusions are subject to the final signed contract.*
👨 👩👧👦 Who is suitable for the ‘Tianshan No.’?
👴👵 Elderly Friends
The itinerary has a relaxed pace, adopting a ‘train follows passengers, depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model, resting at night and playing during the day, greatly reducing the fatigue of long journeys. The onboard age-friendly facilities also make it convenient for seniors.
👨 👩👧👦 Family Travel
All sleeper carriages, no need to change hotels or berths, very friendly for families with children. Rich onboard entertainment facilities also keep children entertained during the trip.
🚶 ♂️ Travelers Who Dislike Hassle
The train connects core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, requiring only transfers between the train and bus, without needing to figure out complex transportation routes or frequently pack luggage, saving effort and worry.
💡 Why is the ‘Tianshan No.’ So Popular?
🏞 ️ Classic Route, See Xinjiang’s Essence at Once
The 13-day itinerary covers diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities, allowing you to experience Xinjiang’s diverse charm.
🛌 Sleeper Travel, Comfortable and Worry-Free
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Shared bathroom. Upper berth approx. 0.7×1.82m, lower berth approx. 0.9×1.95m, with damping device that can be folded up. Area approx. 3.5㎡.All sleeper carriages, especially suitable for long-distance travel. Traveling at night and playing during the day turns travel time into rest time, which is very kind to your stamina.
🛋 ️ Complete Facilities, Journey Not Boring
The train not only has a dining car and bar car but also a multi-functional leisure area offering chess, cards, KTV, and other entertainment, making the long journey fun.
🤝 Professional Service, Travel Guaranteed
Provided by a professional agency like Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, every step from booking to travel is followed up, giving you peace of mind.
📞 Inquire and Book Now
If you’re interested, why not take action now:
Phone Inquiry:Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service directly, stating you’re inquiring about the ‘Tianshan No.’ route.
WeChat Inquiry:Add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service on WeChat, send ‘Tianshan No. + number of travelers + intended time’, and the customer service will transfer you to Manager Yang Jia.
When communicating with customer service, you can focus on confirming:
The availability and real-time prices for your intended departure date.
The layout and specific area of different compartment types.
The included and excluded items in the contract.
Plan ahead, choose your berth, and your ‘Tianshan No.’ Xinjiang trip can start smoothly!
