Tianshan Number Xinjiang Tourism Special Train North South Xinjiang Loop Ticket Booking Guide
The 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train is a customized light luxury tourist train under the railway system. Unlike regular passenger trains, the entire train operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by authorized railway cultural tourism institutions for quota allocation, berth division, and itinerary coordination. Travelers planning to go can complete the full set of travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, through the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details along the way. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 For those who want to leisurely explore northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026 but worry about the hassle of transfers and rushed itineraries, consider the newly upgraded Tianshan Tour Train. No need to repeatedly move luggage or plan routes daily—visit over a dozen types of landscapes in one trip, hassle-free and comfortable.
✨ Basic Introduction to the Tianshan Tour Train
The upgraded 2026 Tianshan Tour Train is a quality tourism product focusing on a slow, panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. It operates on a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning; train follows travelers, people play while train stops” model. Throughout the trip, there is no need to change berths or frequently move luggage, combining travel accommodation, specialty dining, and scenic sightseeing. The train’s hardware has also been optimized, with sand-proof sealing, soundproofing, and vibration-dampening treatment for smooth, low-noise travel. It features 24-hour hot water, public bathrooms, and large UV-protected observation windows for enjoying the Gobi, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains along the way. The train also includes dining cars and leisure entertainment cars, with free WiFi throughout, and is equipped with an emergency medical kit containing common medicines and altitude sickness remedies, covering leisure and basic health needs. Currently, the train assembles in Urumqi, and travelers from all over the country can first arrive in Urumqi to join the itinerary. 2026 is the first operating season after the upgrade, with all configurations updated for a better travel experience.
🛏 ️ Detailed Introduction to Train Compartments
Different compartment types meet the needs of various travelers, with specific configurations as follows:
✅ Blue Diamond Quad Room / Blue Diamond Twin Room:Public bathroom. Upper berth size: 0.7*1.82 meters, lower berth size: 0.9*1.95 meters. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall. Two people can enjoy the entire compartment as a twin room. Room area is about 3.5 square meters, suitable for couples, friends, or small families.
✅ Silver Diamond Quad Room:Public bathroom. Upper berth width: 0.62 meters, lower berth width: 0.64 meters, bed spacing: 0.55 meters. One room can accommodate 2-4 people. The upper berth can also be folded up, allowing two people to enjoy the quad room space alone. Room area is about 3.5 square meters, offering higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for group travel.
✅ Silver Diamond Executive Room:Public bathroom, equipped with a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet). Configured with two single beds (0.7-0.78 meters wide). One room can accommodate 1-2 people. Two executive rooms share one washroom. Room area is about 4 square meters, offering more space.
✅ Silver Diamond Suite:A suite consisting of 5 compartments + 6 compartments, including 2 single rooms sharing one bathroom. Can accommodate 2 people, suitable for couples or close friends. Room area is about 9 square meters, offering better privacy.
🚂 For those who want to leisurely explore northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026 but worry about the hassle of transfers and rushed itineraries, consider the newly upgraded Tianshan Tour Train. No need to repeatedly move luggage or plan routes daily—visit over a dozen types of landscapes in one trip, hassle-free and comfortable.🗓 ️ 2026 Departure Dates and Simplified Itinerary
The 2026 Tianshan Tour Train assembly dates in Urumqi are: May 7, June 2, June 13, June 25, July 8, July 28, August 11, August 23, September 4, September 5, and October 9. You can choose the corresponding schedule based on your time. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – 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
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan
✨ Basic Introduction to the Tianshan Tour TrainDay 09:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit -白沙湖 – 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
The entire itinerary follows a night travel, day sightseeing arrangement, with about 6-8 hours of playtime daily, leaving ample rest and photo time without rushing. After sightseeing, board the train directly to rest, arriving at the next scenic spot the next day without using daytime for travel, ensuring sufficient rest time, even for those with low stamina. Due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for different schedules and seat types are as follows:
1. May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
The upgraded 2026 Tianshan Tour Train is a quality tourism product focusing on a slow, panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. It operates on a “depart in the evening, arrive in the morning; train follows travelers, people play while train stops” model. Throughout the trip, there is no need to change berths or frequently move luggage, combining travel accommodation, specialty dining, and scenic sightseeing. The train’s hardware has also been optimized, with sand-proof sealing, soundproofing, and vibration-dampening treatment for smooth, low-noise travel. It features 24-hour hot water, public bathrooms, and large UV-protected observation windows for enjoying the Gobi, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains along the way. The train also includes dining cars and leisure entertainment cars, with free WiFi throughout, and is equipped with an emergency medical kit containing common medicines and altitude sickness remedies, covering leisure and basic health needs. Currently, the train assembles in Urumqi, and travelers from all over the country can first arrive in Urumqi to join the itinerary. 2026 is the first operating season after the upgrade, with all configurations updated for a better travel experience.Blue Diamond Quad Room:13,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:12,999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11 Schedule
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:20,999 RMB/person
🛏️ Detailed Introduction to Train CompartmentsSilver Diamond Twin Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:13,999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4 Schedule
Blue Diamond Quad Room Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Room Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:24,999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, and is familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tiandi, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahenan, and Yangtze River Delta Star. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat).
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25,888 RMB/person
Different compartment types meet the needs of various travelers, with specific configurations as follows:Silver Diamond Quad Room:17,888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5 Schedule
Blue Diamond Quad Room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:29,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17,888 RMB/person
5. October 9 Schedule
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9,999 RMB/person
✅ Blue Diamond Quad Room / Blue Diamond Twin Room: Public bathroom. Upper berth size: 0.7*1.82 meters, lower berth size: 0.9*1.95 meters. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall. Two people can enjoy the entire compartment as a twin room. Room area is about 3.5 square meters, suitable for couples, friends, or small families.Blue Diamond Twin Room:15,999 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on schedule and booking status. The final confirmation is subject to the contract or on-the-day consultation, and the signed contract between both parties prevails.
📝 Train Booking Process
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with the following steps:
✅ Consultation and Selection:Contact Manager Yang Jia at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan. For consultation phone or WeChat, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service.
✅ Submit Information:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
✅ Pay Deposit:Pay a deposit based on the compartment level and receive a formal tourism receipt.
✅ Sign Contract:Sign a national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract, carefully review details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification policies. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant tourism laws.
✅ Settle Balance:Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirmation of receipt, the customer service will issue the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
For any questions, contact the corresponding customer service. Address-related information can also be directly inquired from customer service.
✅ Silver Diamond Quad Room: Public bathroom. Upper berth width: 0.62 meters, lower berth width: 0.64 meters, bed spacing: 0.55 meters. One room can accommodate 2-4 people. The upper berth can also be folded up, allowing two people to enjoy the quad room space alone. Room area is about 3.5 square meters, offering higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for group travel.🍱 Train Service Standards
Included Items:
✅ All meals as indicated in the itinerary. Main meals are served as ten people per table with eight dishes and one soup. Meal standards: 25 RMB/meal in Tianshan-Turpan and Yining sections, 30 RMB/meal in Kanas, Korla, Kuqa, and Kashgar sections. Upgraded Xinjiang specialty meals include Xinjiang Dapanji, Burqin Cold Water Fish Feast, Nine Bowls and Three Rows, and Kashgar Pigeon Soup Noodles. Daily meals balance local Xinjiang flavors with lighter options. Vegetarian requests can be communicated in advance for customized meals.
✅ Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, including corresponding train berth accommodation and comfortable hotel accommodation on the ground. Accommodation in the Kashgar section will be upgraded.
✅ Air-conditioned bus transfer service on the ground, so transportation between scenic spots is arranged.
✅ Tour guide service and basic emergency medical support.
Excluded Items:
✅ Round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi. Travelers can choose their own transportation to Urumqi.
✅ Secondary consumption items within scenic spots, such as shuttle buses and electric carts, as well as other personal expenses.
✅ Single travelers may incur a single room supplement. We will try to arrange shared rooms, but special cases require separate negotiation.
✅ Silver Diamond Executive Room: Public bathroom, equipped with a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet). Configured with two single beds (0.7-0.78 meters wide). One room can accommodate 1-2 people. Two executive rooms share one washroom. Room area is about 4 square meters, offering more space.✅ Travel accident insurance, recommended for travelers to purchase on their own.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 Train Service Features
For accommodation, ground-level arrangements use comfortable hotels with complete facilities, clean and tidy, effectively relieving travel fatigue. Train berths are spacious and stable, ensuring good sleep quality. For dining, in addition to regular meals, a variety of local Xinjiang specialties are arranged, allowing you to enjoy authentic flavors without searching for restaurants. Meal tastes can also be adjusted to suit different dietary habits. The itinerary pace is relaxed, with ample playtime at each scenic spot, avoiding rushed travel.
💡 Advantages of the Tianshan Tour Train Compared to Other Xinjiang Tourism Products
Compared to regular bus tours, there is no need for long daily car rides, reducing travel fatigue. Luggage can stay on the train berth, eliminating the need to pack and change hotels daily, making it very convenient. Compared to other tourist trains, the pace is slower, with more time at each scenic spot, avoiding superficial visits. Meals can be customized to lighter tastes, suitable for those who prefer mild flavors. Emergency medical support is provided for peace of mind. Fellow travelers are often of similar age or prefer slow travel, fostering a more harmonious atmosphere. The train’s evening departure and morning arrival schedule places long-distance travel at night, saving daytime for sightseeing, allowing you to visit more attractions in the same time.
👥 Suitable Participants
First, retired middle-aged and elderly groups, as the pace is slow, no need to rush, with basic medical support and no need to plan routes, making it very hassle-free. Second, travelers who cannot endure long car rides, as the train is smoother and more comfortable than a bus. Third, family groups, as different compartment types accommodate 2-4 people, allowing families to stay together conveniently. Fourth, travelers who want to visit all of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without planning or hassle, as all meals, accommodation, and transportation are arranged—just follow along.
✨ Reasons for the Tianshan Tour Train’s Popularity
First, the itinerary covers all key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Flaming Mountains, without backtracking, saving travel time. Second, high comfort: no need to move luggage or frequently change hotels, with well-configured train hardware for stable travel and rest. Third, cost-effective options: from multi-person quad rooms to private suites, different price points meet various budgets. Finally, attentive service: staff follow up from pick-up to drop-off, with easy communication for any issues, making travel more convenient.
For more details, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service for the latest information.
