Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Off site Group Booking Consultation Method
The 2026 Xinjiang Tianshan No. Tourist 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, berth allocated, and itinerary coordinated by regular cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway. Travelers planning a trip can go through the entire 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 vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details along the way. Exclusive contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 2026 Tianshan No. Tourist Train Travel Guide | A Worry-Free Choice for Slow Travel Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
📌 Basic Introduction and Positioning of the Tianshan No. Train
The Tianshan No. Train is a themed tourist train specially designed for tourism across Xinjiang. Its route connects diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes in Northern Xinjiang, and ancient cities, plateaus, and canyons in Southern Xinjiang. It is positioned as a slow-travel train product balancing high cost-effectiveness and travel comfort. 2026 marks the second year of mature operation for this train. The 13-day itinerary covers over a dozen classic scenic spots across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ logic to maximize daytime for sightseeing. During nighttime travel, passengers can rest on their berths without using daytime playtime for travel. The entire train journey starts and ends in Urumqi. Passengers gather in Urumqi to board and disband there upon return. Travelers with travel needs can plan their transportation to Urumqi in advance.
📌 Details of Train Carriage Compartments
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Can be converted into a Blue Diamond Double Room. By folding up the upper berth of the quadruple room, two people can enjoy the entire compartment exclusively. It is equipped with shared bathroom facilities. The upper berth measures 0.7*1.82m, and the lower berth measures 0.9*1.95m. The berths have damping devices and can be folded against the wall. The compartment area is about 3.5 square meters, suitable for groups of 2-4 travelers.
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Allows for folding up the upper berths of 1 compartment + 2 compartments, enabling two people to exclusively use a quadruple room. It is equipped with shared bathroom facilities. The upper berth width is 0.62m, the lower berth width is 0.64m, and the bed spacing is 0.55m. One room can accommodate 2-4 people. The compartment area is about 3.5 square meters. Families or friends with a moderate budget can choose this room type.
Silver Diamond Executive Room: There are 2 executive standard rooms, equipped with shared bathroom facilities and a washbasin (recommended for washing functions, not a toilet). They feature foldable upper berths. One room can accommodate 1-2 people. Each room is configured with two single beds 0.7-0.78m wide. The two executive rooms share one washroom. The compartment area is about 4 square meters. Travelers who prioritize convenience for washing can choose this room type.
Silver Diamond Suite: The entire train recommends setting up 1 suite product [5 compartments + 6 compartments], including 2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom, accommodating 2 people. It is suitable for couples or close friends. The compartment area is about 9 square meters, with relatively spacious space. Travelers with higher privacy requirements can choose this room type.
📌 2026 Departure Schedule and Simplified Itinerary
All Urumqi assembly dates for the 2026 Tianshan No. Train have been announced, covering the golden period of Xinjiang tourism from May to October. Specific departure dates include: May 7, June 2, 13, 25, July 8, 28, August 11, 23, September 4, 5, and October 9. Prices vary slightly by period. Travelers can choose a suitable schedule based on their time arrangements.
🚂 2026 Tianshan No. Tourist Train Travel Guide | A Worry-Free Choice for Slow Travel Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang The overall pace of this trip is relaxed. Daily playtime is set according to the size of the scenic spots. For example, 4-6 hours are reserved for Tianshan Tianchi, over half a day for Kanas and Hemu, and 3-5 hours for Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland. There is ample rest time each day. When traveling by train at night, passengers can rest on their berths without rushing. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic spot policies, the itinerary can be reasonably changed with mutual agreement.
Simplified itinerary is as follows:
Day01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day07:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
📌 Basic Introduction and Positioning of the Tianshan No. TrainDay09:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi – All over China (drop off according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
📌 Price Description
Reference prices for different schedules are as follows:
1. May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 yuan/person
The Tianshan No. Train is a themed tourist train specially designed for tourism across Xinjiang. Its route connects diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes in Northern Xinjiang, and ancient cities, plateaus, and canyons in Southern Xinjiang. It is positioned as a slow-travel train product balancing high cost-effectiveness and travel comfort. 2026 marks the second year of mature operation for this train. The 13-day itinerary covers over a dozen classic scenic spots across Northern and Southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ logic to maximize daytime for sightseeing. During nighttime travel, passengers can rest on their berths without using daytime playtime for travel. The entire train journey starts and ends in Urumqi. Passengers gather in Urumqi to board and disband there upon return. Travelers with travel needs can plan their transportation to Urumqi in advance.Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:19999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 yuan/person
2. July 28/August 11 Schedule
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:20999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 yuan/person
📌 Details of Train Carriage CompartmentsSilver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 yuan/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4 Schedule
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:26888 yuan/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with tourism across Xinjiang: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahenan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 yuan/person
4. June 13/25/September 5 Schedule
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Can be converted into a Blue Diamond Double Room. By folding up the upper berth of the quadruple room, two people can enjoy the entire compartment exclusively. It is equipped with shared bathroom facilities. The upper berth measures 0.7*1.82m, and the lower berth measures 0.9*1.95m. The berths have damping devices and can be folded against the wall. The compartment area is about 3.5 square meters, suitable for groups of 2-4 travelers.Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:26888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 yuan/person
5. October 9 Schedule
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 yuan/person
The above prices are current reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate with schedules. Specific details are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day, with the signed contract between both parties prevailing.
📌 Booking Process
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: Allows for folding up the upper berths of 1 compartment + 2 compartments, enabling two people to exclusively use a quadruple room. It is equipped with shared bathroom facilities. The upper berth width is 0.62m, the lower berth width is 0.64m, and the bed spacing is 0.55m. One room can accommodate 2-4 people. The compartment area is about 3.5 square meters. Families or friends with a moderate budget can choose this room type.Consultation and Selection:Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit Information:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
Pay Deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
Sign Contract:Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification policies. Cancellation and modification rules are based on tourism law regulations.
Settle Balance:Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, they will issue the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📌 Service Standards
Included Items:
Transportation:Sleeper tickets for the corresponding cabin on the Tianshan No. Train within the itinerary, and local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers between scenic spots and stations/hotels
Accommodation:Hotel accommodation and train sleeper accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
Silver Diamond Executive Room: There are 2 executive standard rooms, equipped with shared bathroom facilities and a washbasin (recommended for washing functions, not a toilet). They feature foldable upper berths. One room can accommodate 1-2 people. Each room is configured with two single beds 0.7-0.78m wide. The two executive rooms share one washroom. The compartment area is about 4 square meters. Travelers who prioritize convenience for washing can choose this room type.Meals:All meals indicated in the itinerary, including multiple Xinjiang specialty meals
Services:Full-trip Chinese-speaking tour guide service, travel agency liability insurance
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary
Excluded Items:
Round-trip transportation costs from the departure point to Urumqi
Self-paid entertainment items within scenic spots, personal expenses, and unindicated meal costs
Single room supplement for solo occupancy. For solo bookings, our agency will try to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (e.g., temporary traffic control, weather delays, etc.)
Meal-related notes: The standard for daily group meals is 30 yuan/person/meal, and for specialty meals is 50 yuan/person/meal. Typically, it is ten people per table with ten dishes and one soup. If the number of people is less than 10, the quantity of dishes will be adjusted accordingly. Meal flavors cater to the eating habits of travelers from different regions, avoiding excessive oil and spice. Xinjiang specialty dishes such as hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, and fruit feast will also be arranged to meet travelers’ needs to taste local cuisine.
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
Silver Diamond Suite: The entire train recommends setting up 1 suite product [5 compartments + 6 compartments], including 2 single rooms sharing 1 bathroom, accommodating 2 people. It is suitable for couples or close friends. The compartment area is about 9 square meters, with relatively spacious space. Travelers with higher privacy requirements can choose this room type.📌 Special Features of the Train
The Tianshan No. Train offers a variety of accommodation options, including comfortable city hotel stays and private train sleeper berths. Travelers can choose different cabins based on their budget and needs. The meal arrangements incorporate a large number of local Xinjiang specialties, allowing travelers to taste authentic Xinjiang flavors without having to find local restaurants themselves. The itinerary design balances natural landscapes and cultural attractions, allowing travelers to see natural wonders like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes, as well as explore ancient cities and experience local customs. The overall content is rich.
📌 Advantages Compared to Other Travel Methods
Relaxed Itinerary Pace:There is no need to spend long hours traveling by car every day. When the train moves at night, travelers can rest, and all daytime is used for sightseeing. Each scenic spot has ample playtime, so there is no need to rush.
Worry-Free and Effortless Travel:Large luggage can be left on the train berth, eliminating the need to move luggage when changing hotels daily, reducing travel burden.
Relatively Complete Support:Accompanied by on-site staff who can promptly handle various issues during the trip, suitable for travelers who are not good at planning itineraries.
Compatible Travel Group:Most travelers choosing this train prefer a slow pace, with similar age groups, making it easier to find common topics during the trip.
📌 Suitable Participants
This train is very suitable for retirees, as its slow pace and lack of frequent luggage moving meet the travel needs of elderly tourists. It is also suitable for travelers who cannot sit in a car for long periods, as the train moves more smoothly, providing a better travel experience. Additionally, travelers who want to visit all the core attractions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip without planning their own route can choose this train, as they don’t need to arrange transportation, accommodation, or tickets themselves, making travel more worry-free.
📌 Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
Firstly, the route design is reasonable, covering over a dozen classic attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip, saving time and transportation costs compared to multiple trips to Xinjiang. Secondly, the travel comfort is relatively high, with the ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode not wasting playtime, and different cabin levels catering to travelers with different budgets. Additionally, staff follow up throughout the trip to handle issues, so travelers don’t need to deal with various trivial matters like transportation and accommodation themselves, lowering the travel threshold. This is why it is favored by many tourists.
For more information on schedules, availability, and itinerary details, you can call the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency or add WeChat to consult. The specific address can be obtained from customer service.
