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, 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 allocation, berth assignment, and itinerary coordination. Tourists with travel plans 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 can check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and detailed itinerary 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 the Tianshan No. Special Train
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang often worry about 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 refitted from a 25G air-conditioned car body, with all berths arranged in sleeper compartments. It operates on a loop line starting and ending in 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, allowing you to arrive at the next destination after a 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 car, 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 room configurations. 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 and can accommodate 2-4 people, suitable for tourists traveling with friends or family 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. It is 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 and can accommodate 2-4 people.

🚂 2026 Worry-Free Plan for a Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: Complete Guide to the Tianshan No. Special TrainSilver Diamond Executive Room: Equipped with shared bathroom facilities and a washbasin (recommended for washing, not a toilet). It features a foldable upper berth and can accommodate 1-2 people per room. 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: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. Out-of-town tourists 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 departures are all optimized regular schedules, providing a good travel experience.
III. Simplified Itinerary and 2026 Departure Dates
The simplified itinerary for the 13-day panoramic tour 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 Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Rainbow 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: Bayan Town

Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang often worry about 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 – Restan 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 Concubine’s Tomb – 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 time) | 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 closures, temporary changes in scenic area openings, etc., 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 Description

I. Train Introduction and PositioningDifferent departures have 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 Departures
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 a 25G air-conditioned car body, with all berths arranged in sleeper compartments. It operates on a loop line starting and ending in 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, allowing you to arrive at the next destination after a 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 car, 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 Departures
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, and is familiar with tourism across Xinjiang. He is mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, 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).
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 Departures
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 room configurations. 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 departure 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. Special circumstances 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, 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 according to the compartment class 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 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 list.
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For 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 area shuttle bus transportation as listed in the itinerary
All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, including special 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 for assembly and departure in Urumqi
Guide service, butler service, and basic medical service
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 served for about 10 people per table, with 8 dishes and 1 soup. Xinjiang specialty dishes such as hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, baked buns, and fruit feasts will be arranged. Light dishes will also be available to suit different tastes, not all heavy oil and spicy. 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 and can accommodate 2-4 people, suitable for tourists traveling with friends or family seeking value for money. Personal expenses, optional self-paid activities
Travel accident insurance, which can be purchased according to personal needs
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 the special train sleeper berths are fixed, eliminating the need to change berths or trains midway. Large luggage can be kept in the special train compartment throughout the trip, saving the trouble of packing and moving luggage to different hotels every day. 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, allowing everyone to deeply experience Xinjiang’s customs. The itinerary involves various ethnic areas, so 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 reserved for sightseeing and rest each day, avoiding rushing through attractions. Onboard doctors accompany the entire journey, providing comprehensive basic health protection and prompt treatment for any discomfort. Fellow travelers are mostly tourists of similar ages who love travel, making communication smoother. Services are more attentive, with a dedicated butler following up on everyone’s needs throughout the trip, allowing problems 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, catering to different tastes. There are also leisure and entertainment areas in the carriages 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 facilities, 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 families with children, 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 trip, and people who prefer a slow travel pace.
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 trip without backtracking, saving the trouble of planning multiple routes 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 guides accompanying the entire journey, so you don’t have to worry about anything. Multiple room types are available, catering to different budgets and travel needs. The itinerary pace is gentle, with ample rest time each day, without the pressure of rushing. The dining options balance 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.