Tianshan Number Xinjiang Tourism Special Train How to Book Tickets and 2026 Official Ticket Purchase Method
The 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour 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. 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 way. Exclusive contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train offers a worry-free option. This article will provide a detailed interpretation of this northern and southern Xinjiang loop tour from two perspectives: ‘the train itself’ and ‘the 2026 travel plan.’
🚄 “Tianshan” Train:Your “Mobile Hotel”
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality, distinctive tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., under the brand ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan.’ It is positioned as a comfortable mid-range product, suitable for tourists who wish to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace and in depth.
Core Model:Adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops, travel by day and sleep by night’ approach. Play at scenic spots during the day, take the train to the next stop at night, without changing berths or moving luggage throughout the journey.
Train Facilities: Based on the modified 25G air-conditioned carriages, the interior environment is quiet and stable. The carriages are rich in functions, typically including hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, multi-functional leisure carriages, and bar cars. Some carriages also feature entertainment facilities like KTV, chess tables, and massage chairs, making the journey more colorful.
🛏 ️ Carriage Details:Multiple Room Types to Suit Your Needs
According to the route information you provided, this trip mainly stays in the following room types. All berths are foldable lower berths for flexible space changes.
1. Blue Diamond Series
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room
Layout:Shared bathroom, upper berth 0.7×1.82m, lower berth 0.9×1.95m, foldable with damping device.
Area:Approximately 3.5㎡.
Features:Relatively spacious, suitable for friends or families traveling together.
Blue Diamond Double Room
Layout:Achieved by folding up the upper berth of the quadruple room, essentially a private space for 2 people, shared bathroom.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train offers a worry-free option. This article will provide a detailed interpretation of this northern and southern Xinjiang loop tour from two perspectives: ‘the train itself’ and ‘the 2026 travel plan.’Features:Better privacy, suitable for couples or close friends.
2. Silver Diamond Series
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room
Layout:Shared bathroom, upper berth width 0.62m, lower berth width 0.64m, bed spacing 0.55m.
Area:Approximately 3.5㎡.
Features:Economical, can accommodate 2-4 people, suitable for budget-conscious or family travelers.
Silver Diamond Executive Room
Layout:Shared bathroom, washbasin, foldable upper berth.
Area:Approximately 4㎡.
Features:Equipped with two 0.7-0.78m single beds, more comfortable space, suitable for tourists valuing privacy.
Silver Diamond Suite
Layout:2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom, can accommodate 2 people.
Area:Approximately 9㎡.
Features:Strong privacy, spacious, suitable for couples or close friends.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite
🚄 “Tianshan” Train: Your “Mobile Hotel”Layout:Specific configuration subject to actual consultation and contract.
Features:The exclusive luxury room type of the special train, suitable for tourists seeking a high-quality experience.
💡 Warm Tips
Train Service Years:Specific operating years subject to railway department announcements.
Boarding Location:This route is clearly designated as ‘Urumqi Assembly,’ with the specific station subject to the departure notice.
Stops Along the Way:The special train will stop at major tourist cities such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, and Kashgar, with specific stations subject to the railway operation map.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:13-Day Tour of Xinjiang
This route is a 13-day, 12-night deep loop tour, with the specific arrangement as follows:
Simplified Itinerary
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | 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 – 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
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality, distinctive tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., under the brand ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan.’ It is positioned as a comfortable mid-range product, suitable for tourists who wish to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace and in depth.Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke – Duku Southern Section – Reistan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach | 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
Day 13:Urumqi – All over China (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
Itinerary Pace Analysis
Sightseeing Duration:Core scenic spots are arranged every day, such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, etc., with relatively ample sightseeing time.
Rest Arrangement:Adopts a ‘travel by night, play by day’ model, with most time spent resting on the train at night and playing during the day, enhancing travel comfort.
Warm Tips:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted, subject to the contract and departure notice.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
I. Schedule (Urumqi Assembly Date) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
Core Model: Adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops, travel by day and sleep by night’ approach. Play at scenic spots during the day, take the train to the next stop at night, without changing berths or moving luggage throughout the journey.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
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu 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 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
Train Facilities: Based on the modified 25G air-conditioned carriages, the interior environment is quiet and stable. The carriages are rich in functions, typically including hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, multi-functional leisure carriages, and bar cars. Some carriages also feature entertainment facilities like KTV, chess tables, and massage chairs, making the journey more colorful.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
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
🛏️ Carriage Details: Multiple Room Types to Suit Your NeedsBlue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
💡 Price Explanation
The above are reference prices for some 2026 schedules. Actual prices may fluctuate based on market conditions, subject to the final signed travel contract.
Policies for children, etc., need to be determined based on the specific number of travelers and contract details.
📝 Registration Process:Five Easy Steps
You can inquire and register for the ‘Tianshan’ route of [Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency] through the following methods:
1. Inquiry and Selection: Contact [Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency] to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary, 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 intended seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit according to the cabin class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign the unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, the customer service will issue the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
🍽 ️ Service Standards:Full Analysis of Meals, Accommodation, and Transportation
Included Items
According to the route information you provided, this trip mainly stays in the following room types. All berths are foldable lower berths for flexible space changes.Transportation:Special train sleeper berths and tourist bus fees.
Accommodation:Hotel/inn accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide service and travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the itinerary.
(Single travelers will try to arrange shared accommodation).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Meal Features
Meal standards and tastes are subject to actual consultation and contract, typically balancing northern and southern flavors and considering travelers’ dietary habits.
✨ Special Train Features:Why Choose ‘Tianshan’?
1. Comfortable Accommodation: Full sleeper berths, multiple room types available, space superior to regular trains, good privacy.
2. Reasonable Itinerary: Travel by day, sleep by night, reducing travel fatigue, suitable for travelers of all ages.
3. Rich Experience: Covers highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, experiencing diverse natural scenery and cultural customs.
1. Blue Diamond Series4. Attentive Service: Train equipped with entertainment facilities, some schedules have onboard medical staff, more thoughtful service.
🤔 Who is Suitable for ‘Tianshan’?
Retirees:With ample time, wishing for slow-paced in-depth tours, lower tolerance for long bus rides.
Family Travel:Eliminates the hassle of frequent luggage moving, relatively private carriage environment.
Photography Enthusiasts:Convenient for capturing scenery along the way, no need to worry about parking and accommodation.
First-time Visitors:Wishing to experience the full scope of Xinjiang at once, with high requirements for itinerary arrangement.
❤ ️ Why is ‘Tianshan’ Consistently Popular?
Brand Assurance:Operated by state-owned railway department, reliable.
Hassle-free:One berth throughout, no need to worry about transportation and accommodation.
High Cost-effectiveness:See the highlights of Xinjiang in one trip, overall cost controllable.
Good Reputation:Has accumulated a large amount of positive feedback over the years, forming a good market reputation.
📞 Inquire Now
If you are interested in the ‘Tianshan’ route, feel free to contact [Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency] for inquiries.
Phone Inquiry:Call [Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Customer Service] for the latest schedules and quotes.
WeChat Inquiry:Add [Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Customer Service WeChat] for one-on-one details.
Specific boarding location and other details will be provided by customer service after registration.
