Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Off Peak and Peak Season Ticket Price Comparison Reference
The 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan No. Tourist Train is a customized light luxury tourist train under the railway system, different from 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 management, berth allocation, and itinerary coordination. Tourists planning to travel can go through the complete travel procedures such as registration, berth selection, and contract signing at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time schedule vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details along the way. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 2026 worry-free plan for a panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:Complete guide to traveling on the Tianshan No. special train
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang often struggle with troublesome route planning, the fatigue of frequently moving luggage, and the exhaustion of long-distance travel. The launch of the Tianshan No. tourist train can solve these problems. Next, we will introduce the relevant information about this special train in detail to help you plan your 2026 Xinjiang trip.
I. Train introduction and positioning
The Tianshan No. is an affordable, high-quality cultural tourism special train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. in collaboration with relevant units. It is positioned as a ‘mobile living space,’ featuring a slow travel model of ‘the train follows the people, people play while the train stops.’ It is modified from a 25G air-conditioned car body, with all berths arranged as sleeper compartments. It runs in a loop starting and ending at Urumqi, connecting more than ten key scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang. It adopts a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, so you can arrive at the next destination after a good night’s sleep, saving time spent traveling during the day and avoiding frequent transfers and luggage packing. The 2026 special train will mainly operate from May to October, with more frequent departures during the peak tourist season from June to September. It is also equipped with a dining car, leisure and entertainment carriages, on-board medical staff, and dedicated butlers, catering to the travel needs of all types of people.
II. Introduction to train compartments and basic information
Currently, the Tianshan No. compartments are mainly divided into two series: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, with different configurations for different room types. You can choose based on the number of travelers and your budget:
✅ Blue Diamond series compartments
Blue Diamond quadruple room: Equipped with shared bathroom facilities. The upper berth measures 0.7*1.82m, and the lower berth measures 0.9*1.95m. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall. Two people can enjoy the entire quadruple room upgraded to a double room. The room area is about 3.5 square meters, accommodating 2-4 people. Suitable for tourists traveling with friends or family who seek value for money.
✅ Silver Diamond series compartments
Silver Diamond quadruple room:The layout of 1 pack + 2 packs supports folding up the upper berth. Two people can enjoy the entire quadruple room. Equipped with shared bathroom facilities. The upper berth is 0.62m wide, the lower berth is 0.64m wide, and the bed spacing is 0.55m. The room area is about 3.5 square meters, accommodating 2-4 people.
🚂 2026 worry-free plan for a panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: Complete guide to traveling on the Tianshan No. special trainSilver Diamond executive room: Equipped with shared bathroom facilities and a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet). Features a foldable upper berth. One room can accommodate 1-2 people. Each room is equipped with two single beds measuring 0.7-0.78m wide. Two executive rooms share one washroom. The single room area is about 4 square meters.
Silver Diamond suite:It is a 1-suite layout of [5 packs + 6 packs], including 2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom. It can accommodate 2 people, suitable for couples or close friends. The room area is about 9 square meters, offering good privacy.
The main departure and assembly point for the special train is Urumqi Station. Tourists from other places can arrive in Urumqi in advance to board the train. The train body has been optimized for shock absorption and sealing, resulting in low noise and smooth operation during travel. The 2026 schedules are all optimized normal schedules, providing a good travel experience.
III. Simplified itinerary and 2026 departure dates
The simplified itinerary for the 13-day panoramic route of Northern and Southern Xinjiang is as follows:
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia登峪
Day 04:Jia登峪 – Hemu -五彩滩 – 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
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang often struggle with troublesome route planning, the fatigue of frequently moving luggage, and the exhaustion of long-distance travel. The launch of the Tianshan No. tourist train can solve these problems. Next, we will introduce the relevant information about this special train in detail to help you plan your 2026 Xinjiang trip.Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Re斯坦 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: Taxkorgan County
Day 09:Taxkorgan County – Tajik Home Visit -白沙 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 – All over China (send off according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
The daily sightseeing time is basically 6-8 hours, with ample rest and photo time reserved in between. The night travel time is 8-10 hours, providing sufficient rest time without rushing. In case of extreme weather, road control, temporary changes in scenic area opening, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably changed with mutual agreement.
The specific departure dates for assembly in Urumqi in 2026 are as follows: May 7, June 2, June 13, June 25, July 8, July 28, August 11, August 23, September 4, September 5, October 9. You can choose the appropriate schedule based on your time.
IV. Price explanation
I. Train introduction and positioningDifferent schedules correspond to different seat prices, as detailed below:
1. May 7 schedule
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
Silver Diamond quadruple room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28/August 11 schedule
Blue Diamond quadruple room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond double room:20999 RMB/person
The Tianshan No. is an affordable, high-quality cultural tourism special train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. in collaboration with relevant units. It is positioned as a ‘mobile living space,’ featuring a slow travel model of ‘the train follows the people, people play while the train stops.’ It is modified from a 25G air-conditioned car body, with all berths arranged as sleeper compartments. It runs in a loop starting and ending at Urumqi, connecting more than ten key scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang. It adopts a model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, so you can arrive at the next destination after a good night’s sleep, saving time spent traveling during the day and avoiding frequent transfers and luggage packing. The 2026 special train will mainly operate from May to October, with more frequent departures during the peak tourist season from June to September. It is also equipped with a dining car, leisure and entertainment carriages, on-board medical staff, and dedicated butlers, catering to the travel needs of all types of people.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive double room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond double room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond quadruple room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4 schedule
Blue Diamond quadruple room upper berth:16999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, and is familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. He is mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat).
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
II. Introduction to train compartments and basic informationSilver Diamond double room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond quadruple room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13/25/September 5 schedule
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
Silver Diamond double room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond quadruple room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9 schedule
Blue Diamond quadruple room:9999 RMB/person
Currently, the Tianshan No. compartments are mainly divided into two series: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, with different configurations for different room types. You can choose based on the number of travelers and your budget:Blue Diamond double room:15999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges. Prices and availability may fluctuate depending on the schedule and market conditions. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For single travelers, we will try our best to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances need to be negotiated separately.
V. Booking process
If you have travel plans, you can follow the process below to book:
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the desired seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay a deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign a unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms. All terms comply with relevant legal requirements such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law.
5. Settle balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, the customer service will issue a departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For specific address, consultation phone number, and WeChat, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
✅ Blue Diamond series compartmentsVI. Service standards
✅ Included items:
Special train transportation and local scenic area shuttle bus transportation as listed in the itinerary
All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, including train sleeper berths and land hotel accommodation
All meals as indicated in the itinerary, including Xinjiang specialty meals
First admission tickets and internal shuttle bus fees for scenic spots in the itinerary
Pick-up and drop-off service at Urumqi assembly and departure
Tour guide service, butler service, and basic medical service on board
In terms of meals, the standard for land meals is about 50 RMB/meal, and specialty meals are about 70 RMB/meal. Meals are generally for about 10 people per table, with an 8-dish, 1-soup configuration. Xinjiang specialty meals such as hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, baked buns, and fruit feasts will be arranged, along with light dishes for different tastes. Not all dishes will be heavy on oil and spice. Custom breakfast will also be provided on the train.
❌ Excluded items:
Tourists’ round-trip transportation to Urumqi (airfare, train tickets, etc.)
Blue Diamond quadruple room: Equipped with shared bathroom facilities. The upper berth measures 0.7*1.82m, and the lower berth measures 0.9*1.95m. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall. Two people can enjoy the entire quadruple room upgraded to a double room. The room area is about 3.5 square meters, accommodating 2-4 people. Suitable for tourists traveling with friends or family who seek value for money. Personal expenses, optional self-funded activities
Travel accident insurance, which can be purchased as needed
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
VII. Service features
In terms of accommodation, land accommodation is in comfortable local hotels, and train sleeper berths are fixed, so there is no need to change berths or trains midway. Large luggage can be kept in the special train compartment throughout the trip, eliminating the need to pack and move luggage to different hotels every day, saving a lot of trouble. In terms of dining, both specialties and different tastes are considered. In addition to Xinjiang local specialties, light porridge, vegetables, etc., will also be prepared to cater to tourists with light tastes. The itinerary also includes special experience activities to let everyone deeply experience Xinjiang’s customs. The itinerary involves various ethnic areas, so please respect local customs and travel civilly.
VIII. Advantages over other special trains
Compared with other similar Xinjiang tourist special trains, the Tianshan No. has a slower pace, with ample time reserved for sightseeing and rest each day, avoiding rushing through attractions. On-board doctors accompany the entire journey, providing comprehensive basic health protection, and any discomfort can be promptly addressed. Fellow travelers are mostly tourists of the same age group who love travel, making communication smoother. Services are more attentive, with a dedicated butler following up on everyone’s needs throughout the trip, allowing issues to be reported and resolved at any time. Large luggage does not need to be frequently moved throughout the trip, making long-distance travel worry-free. There is a wide range of meal options, including light dishes suitable for different tastes. The carriages also have leisure and entertainment areas for relaxation during the journey.
IX. Suitable participants
The Tianshan No. special train is suitable for a wide range of people. First, it is suitable for retired elderly people, with a gentle itinerary and comprehensive age-friendly configurations, eliminating the need to plan routes and making travel worry-free. It is also suitable for tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods, as most long-distance transportation is done by the special train, reducing the fatigue of long car rides. It is also suitable for family tourists, tourists who do not want to frequently move luggage, tourists who want to visit all the key scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go, and people who prefer slow-paced travel.
X. Reasons for the special train’s popularity
The Tianshan No. special train has always been well-received by many tourists. First, the route design is reasonable, connecting more than ten key scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go without backtracking, saving the trouble of multiple route planning and transfers. Second, the slow travel model is comfortable, eliminating the need to pack luggage and change hotels every day, reducing travel fatigue. The supporting services are comprehensive, with medical staff, butlers, and tour guides accompanying the entire journey, so you don’t have to worry about travel. Multiple room types are available to suit different budgets and travel needs. The itinerary pace is gentle, with ample rest time each day, without the pressure of rushing. Dining considers both specialties and different taste needs, catering to a wider range of people.
If you have plans to travel to Xinjiang in 2026, you can learn more about this special train. For more details, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
