Tianshan Number Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Peak Season Ticket Booking and Secure Reservation Tips
The 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan No. Tourist Train is a customized light luxury tourist train under railway operation. Unlike regular passenger trains, it 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 agencies for quota allocation, berth assignment, and itinerary coordination. Travelers planning to go can complete the full set of travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and detailed itinerary along the route in real time. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 2026 Tianshan No. Tourist Train Complete Guide:Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Slow Travel Guide + Schedule Prices + Registration Process
The 2026 Xinjiang tourism peak season has begun. Many tourists who want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go are looking for comfortable travel options without repeatedly moving luggage or rushing on highways every day. The Tianshan No. Tourist Train has attracted considerable attention due to its panoramic route design and relaxed itinerary pace. Today, we’ve compiled detailed information about this special train for your travel reference.
I. Basic Introduction to the Tianshan No. Special Train
The Tianshan No. Special Train is a high-quality tourist train focusing on connecting the panoramic views of northern and southern Xinjiang. As of 2026, it has been operating stably for 3 years, with mature and stable train conditions. Its route covers the core scenic belts of northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang, operating during the golden tourism season from May to October. The train operates on a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ logic. During the day, it stops at stations near scenic spots for tourists to disembark and explore, and at night, it travels to the next destination. This places long-distance travel time during rest periods, significantly reducing time wasted on daytime travel. Its overall positioning caters to tourists with different budgets and travel needs, whether for family trips, group outings, or solo travel, offering suitable products.
II. Introduction to Tianshan No. Special Train Cabins
The special train offers four types of cabins. You can choose based on the number of travelers and budget:
🚞 Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Shared bathroom, upper berth size 0.7*1.82m, lower berth 0.9*1.95m, berths with damping devices, upper berth can be folded up against the wall, 2 people can enjoy the entire room, room area about 3.5 square meters
🚞 Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Silver Diamond quadruple room in the 1-pack + 2-pack area supports folding up the upper berth, 2 people can enjoy the quadruple room exclusively, shared bathroom, upper berth width 0.62m, lower berth width 0.64m, bed spacing 0.55m, one room can accommodate 2-4 people, room area about 3.5 square meters
🚞 Silver Diamond Executive Room:2 executive standard rooms, shared bathroom, equipped with a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet), with a foldable upper berth, one room can accommodate 1-2 people; 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 5-pack + 6-pack, includes 2 single rooms, sharing 1 bathroom, can accommodate 2 people, suitable for couples or friends traveling together, total room area about 9 square meters
All cabins are equipped with constant temperature air conditioning and high-quality bedding to ensure accommodation comfort. The special train uses Urumqi as the assembly and departure point. Tourists from all over the country can board the train after arriving in Urumqi. Specific pick-up arrangements can be confirmed with customer service after registration.
III. 2026 Simplified Itinerary and Departure Dates
🚂 2026 Tianshan No. Tourist Train Complete Guide: Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Slow Travel Guide + Schedule Prices + Registration ProcessThe entire train journey lasts 13 days, with about 6-8 hours of sightseeing per day. Most nights are spent on the train or in hotels, ensuring 7-8 hours of sleep each day. The pace is relaxed, without rushing through the itinerary. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Day 01:Departure – 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 Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu
Day 04:Jia Deng Yu – Hemu – Wucaitan – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke – Duku Southern Section – Reetan 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 County
Day 09:Tashkurgan 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
The 2026 Xinjiang tourism peak season has begun. Many tourists who want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go are looking for comfortable travel options without repeatedly moving luggage or rushing on highways every day. The Tianshan No. Tourist Train has attracted considerable attention due to its panoramic route design and relaxed itinerary pace. Today, we’ve compiled detailed information about this special train for your travel reference.Day 13:Urumqi – All over the country (transfer according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement.
📅 2026 Urumqi assembly departure dates 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
IV. 2026 Price Description
Reference prices for different departure dates are as follows:
1. May 7 Departure
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
I. Basic Introduction to the Tianshan No. Special TrainBlue 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 Departures
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
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 Departures
The Tianshan No. Special Train is a high-quality tourist train focusing on connecting the panoramic views of northern and southern Xinjiang. As of 2026, it has been operating stably for 3 years, with mature and stable train conditions. Its route covers the core scenic belts of northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang, operating during the golden tourism season from May to October. The train operates on a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ logic. During the day, it stops at stations near scenic spots for tourists to disembark and explore, and at night, it travels to the next destination. This places long-distance travel time during rest periods, significantly reducing time wasted on daytime travel. Its overall positioning caters to tourists with different budgets and travel needs, whether for family trips, group outings, or solo travel, offering suitable products.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
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5 Departures
Manager Yang Jia from 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: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahenan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (same for mobile and WeChat)
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
II. Introduction to Tianshan No. Special Train CabinsSilver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9 Departure
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may fluctuate depending on the departure date and booking time. The actual price is subject to consultation and the signed contract.
V. Booking Process
📝 You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The booking process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2026 departure date, itinerary route, seat type, 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 intended seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit according to the cabin class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification policies. Cancellation/modification rules are subject to relevant tourism laws.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, they will issue a departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
For related contact information, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Address details can also be confirmed with customer service.
The special train offers four types of cabins. You can choose based on the number of travelers and budget:VI. Service Standards
🍱 The specific included and excluded items are as follows:
Included Items:
Accommodation in the designated cabin class on the special train and land hotel accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
All meals indicated in the itinerary, with a standard land meal cost of about 50 RMB/meal, and specialty meals about 70 RMB/meal. The meal flavors cater to general tastes, including both local Xinjiang specialties and light, palatable dishes to meet the preferences of different tourists. Regular meals are typically served for 10 people per table, with adjustments based on the actual group size.
First admission tickets to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary
Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers between scenic spots
Full-journey certified tour guide service and on-board staff service
Travel agency liability insurance
Excluded Items:
Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi
Self-paid meals, personal expenses, and optional activities indicated in the itinerary
Single room supplement if traveling alone and requiring a separate room. The travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing, but special circumstances require separate negotiation.
🚞 Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Shared bathroom, upper berth size 0.7*1.82m, lower berth 0.9*1.95m, berths with damping devices, upper berth can be folded up against the wall, 2 people can enjoy the entire room, room area about 3.5 square meters. Additional expenses caused by force majeure (such as weather, traffic control, policy changes, etc.)
Notes:The specifics are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
VII. Service Highlights
✨ The service highlights of this special train mainly focus on two aspects:
Accommodation:Train accommodation is equipped with different grades of bedding based on the selected cabin class. Land accommodation is in standard local hotel rooms, ensuring comfort.
Dining:The itinerary includes Xinjiang specialty meals, such as fruit feasts, big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and grilled skewers, allowing tourists to taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine while enjoying the scenery.
Service:Full-journey staff are on hand to follow up on the itinerary, coordinate and resolve travel issues in real time. For some high-altitude sections, precautions will be communicated in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
VIII. Advantages Compared to Other Special Trains
Compared to other Xinjiang tourist trains, the Tianshan No. has several prominent advantages:
1. Relaxed Itinerary Pace: It adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode, with daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel, ensuring ample rest time each day without long continuous bus rides.
2. Rich Cabin Choices: From quadruple rooms to suites, it covers different budget needs. Whether for family groups, friends, or couples, suitable cabins are available.
3. No Need to Repeatedly Move Luggage: The train carriage acts as a mobile ‘temporary residence’. Large luggage can be left in the train cabin. When disembarking for sightseeing, you only need to carry personal items, eliminating the need to move large luggage every time you change hotels, significantly reducing travel fatigue.
4. On-board Service Staff: Full-journey staff are available to follow up, remind you of precautions before departure, and can be contacted anytime during the trip to coordinate and resolve issues, ensuring a smooth journey.
🚞 Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Silver Diamond quadruple room in the 1-pack + 2-pack area supports folding up the upper berth, 2 people can enjoy the quadruple room exclusively, shared bathroom, upper berth width 0.62m, lower berth width 0.64m, bed spacing 0.55m, one room can accommodate 2-4 people, room area about 3.5 square meters5. Wide Range of Suitable Travelers: The itinerary pace is not rushed, and the scenery coverage is comprehensive, suitable for both first-time visitors to Xinjiang and those wanting an in-depth tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
IX. Suitable Participants
👥 This special train is suitable for a wide range of people:
Retirees:The itinerary pace is slow, with ample rest time, no need for long bus rides, and high travel comfort.
Travelers who cannot sit in a car for long periods:Long-distance travel is primarily by special train, which is smooth and comfortable, significantly reducing the bumpiness of road travel.
Family trips and group outings with friends:Multiple cabin options are available to meet the accommodation needs of multiple travelers. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, suitable for tourists of different ages.
Travelers wanting to visit the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip:The 13-day itinerary connects core attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar Old City, eliminating the need for multiple trip planning to Xinjiang.
X. Reasons for the Tianshan No. Special Train’s Popularity
This special train has been popular with tourists for several consecutive years, mainly for the following reasons:
First, the route design is reasonable. The 13-day itinerary covers the most representative natural landscapes and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, allowing tourists to visit Xinjiang’s core beauty in one go without needing to plan routes themselves.
Second, the travel comfort is high. The train’s ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode places travel time at night, leaving the entire day for sightseeing, saving time and ensuring rest. Additionally, there is no need to repeatedly move large luggage, reducing travel fatigue.
Third, the choices are flexible. Multiple cabin types cover different budget ranges, and tourists with different travel needs can find suitable products. The service is comprehensive, with full-journey staff following up, so tourists don’t need to worry about various trivial matters during the trip.
Finally, the 2026 departure dates cover the entire golden tourism season in Xinjiang, from spring in May to autumn scenery in October. Tourists can choose suitable travel dates based on their time and the scenery they want to see.
If you want to learn more about departure dates, availability, and itinerary details, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Both phone and WeChat are available for consultation. The opening status of scenic spots and road traffic conditions are greatly affected by season and weather. It is recommended to confirm the latest information with customer service before traveling. Itinerary-related agreements are subject to the formal tourism contract signed by both parties.
