Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train Peak and Off Peak Ticket Price Comparison Reference

The 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan No. Tourist Train is a customized light luxury tourist train under the railway system. 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, berth-allocated, and itinerary-coordinated by authorized railway cultural tourism institutions. Travelers planning a trip 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 vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 2026 Worry-Free Plan for a Panoramic Tour of Southern and Northern 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 issues. Next, we will provide a detailed introduction to this special train 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 refitted from 25G air-conditioned carriages, with all berths arranged in sleeper compartments. Operating in a loop starting and ending at Urumqi, it connects over a dozen key scenic spots in southern and northern Xinjiang. Adopting a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, you can arrive at the next destination after a night’s sleep, saving daytime travel time and avoiding frequent transfers and luggage packing. In 2026, the train will mainly run from May to October, with more frequent departures during the peak tourist season from June to September. It is also equipped with dining cars, leisure and entertainment carriages, onboard 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 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 that 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 friends and family traveling together or tourists seeking 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 Southern and Northern 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 configured 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:The layout of [5 packs + 6 packs] is one suite, including two single rooms sharing one 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. Out-of-town tourists can arrive in Urumqi in advance to board the train. The train carriages have been optimized for shock absorption and sealing, resulting in low noise and smooth operation during travel. All departures in 2026 are optimized regular schedules, ensuring a good travel experience.
III. Simplified Itinerary and 2026 Departure Dates
The simplified itinerary for the 13-day panoramic tour of southern and northern Xinjiang is as follows:
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu – 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: Bayin 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 issues. Next, we will provide a detailed introduction to this special train to help you plan your 2026 Xinjiang trip.Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Reitan 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 -白沙湖 – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Princess 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 (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
Daily sightseeing time is generally 6-8 hours, with ample rest and photo time reserved. Nighttime travel time is 8-10 hours, ensuring sufficient rest without rushing. In case of extreme weather, road controls, or temporary changes in scenic spot openings, the itinerary can be reasonably modified 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 a suitable departure based on your schedule.
IV. Price Explanation

I. Train Introduction and PositioningDifferent departure dates correspond to different seat prices, as detailed below:
1. May 7 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
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28/August 11 Departure
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 refitted from 25G air-conditioned carriages, with all berths arranged in sleeper compartments. Operating in a loop starting and ending at Urumqi, it connects over a dozen key scenic spots in southern and northern Xinjiang. Adopting a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, you can arrive at the next destination after a night’s sleep, saving daytime travel time and avoiding frequent transfers and luggage packing. In 2026, the train will mainly run from May to October, with more frequent departures during the peak tourist season from June to September. It is also equipped with dining cars, leisure and entertainment carriages, onboard 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 Departure
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 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. 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, Dahe Zhi Nan, 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 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
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9 Departure
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 budget:Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges. Prices and availability may fluctuate depending on the departure date and market conditions. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For solo travelers, we will try our best to arrange room sharing, but special circumstances may require separate negotiation.
V. Booking Process
If you have travel plans, you can follow the process below to book:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia from 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 reserve the desired seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit based on the compartment level and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully check details such as the itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms. All terms comply with relevant laws 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 checklist.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For the specific address, consultation phone number, and WeChat, you can inquire with the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.

✅ Blue Diamond Series CompartmentsVI. Service Standards
✅ Included Items:
Special train transportation and local scenic spot shuttle bus transportation as listed in the itinerary
All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, including train sleeper berths and land hotel stays
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 services for assembly and dispersal in Urumqi
Guide services, butler services, and basic medical services
For meals, the standard for land meals is about 50 RMB/meal, and specialty meals are about 70 RMB/meal. Meals are generally served for about 10 people per table, with 8 dishes and 1 soup. Xinjiang specialties such as hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, baked buns, and fruit feasts will be arranged, along with lighter dishes for different tastes. Not all dishes will be heavy on oil and spice. Customized breakfast will also be provided on the train.
❌ Excluded Items:
Travelers’ 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 that 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 friends and family traveling together or tourists seeking 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
For accommodation, land stays are in comfortable local hotels, and train berths are fixed, so there is no need to change berths or trains midway. Large luggage can be left in the train compartment throughout the trip, eliminating the need to pack and move luggage to different hotels daily, saving a lot of trouble. For meals, 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 lighter tastes. The itinerary also includes special experience activities to help you deeply experience Xinjiang’s customs. As the itinerary involves various ethnic minority areas, please respect local customs and travel civilly.
VIII. Advantages Compared to Other Special Trains
Compared to other similar Xinjiang tourist trains, the Tianshan No. has a slower pace, with ample time for sightseeing and rest each day, avoiding rushed visits to attractions. Onboard doctors accompany the entire trip, providing comprehensive basic health protection, and any discomfort can be promptly addressed. Fellow travelers are mostly 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 for timely feedback and resolution of issues. Large luggage does not need to be frequently moved, 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 seniors, as the itinerary is gentle, with age-friendly configurations, and no need to plan routes themselves, 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 train, reducing the fatigue of long car rides. It is also suitable for families with children, tourists who do not want to frequently move luggage, tourists who want to visit all the key attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip, and people who prefer slow-paced travel.
X. Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
The Tianshan No. special train has always been well-received by many tourists. First, the route design is reasonable, connecting over a dozen key attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip without backtracking, saving the trouble of multiple route planning and transfers. Second, the slow-travel model offers high comfort, eliminating the need to pack luggage and change hotels daily, reducing travel fatigue. The supporting services are comprehensive, with medical staff, butlers, and guides accompanying the entire trip, so you don’t have to worry about anything. Multiple room types are available to suit different budgets and travel needs. The itinerary pace is gentle, with ample rest time each day, so there is no pressure to rush. Meals balance specialties and different taste preferences, 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.