Tianshan Special Train Official Ticket Purchase Process and Fare Details Table
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan Tourism Special Train? Tickets for the Tianshan Tourism Special Train must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or via the WeChat of the Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Train Travel Full Reference: Explore the Core Scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Trip
Nowadays, many tourists choose special trains to visit Xinjiang, avoiding frequent transfers and repacking luggage, while connecting multiple famous attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one go. The Tianshan Special Train is a route that has attracted much attention. Below is a compilation of relevant travel information for 2026 for your reference.
🌟 Introduction to Core Tour Highlights
Tianshan Tianchi: As a famous alpine lake scenic spot in Fukang City, visitors should check the weather warnings issued by the scenic area in advance. Thunderstorms and strong convective weather are common in mountainous areas from afternoon to night. Prepare sun protection, heatstroke prevention items, and common medicines. Fasten your seatbelt on the scenic area shuttle bus and follow staff guidance. You can also enjoy local specialty dining nearby.
Kanas and Hemu Scenic Areas: From May 1, 2026, they will enter summer operation mode, with a real-name reservation and ticket purchase system. The daily maximum capacity is 55,000 people, with park entry and exit hours from 08:00 to 20:00, and village bus operation from 08:00 to 24:00. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so bring warm, sun-protective, and rainproof gear. Fire sources and unauthorized camping are strictly prohibited, and do not touch or feed wild animals. Walk slowly along the wooden boardwalk to enjoy the lake and forest scenery.
Sayram Lake: As a famous alpine lake in Xinjiang, you can taste local specialties like high white salmon, big plate chicken, and roast whole lamb. Bring valid identification documents. Even in summer, prepare warm clothing like a windbreaker or light down jacket. The lakeside is windy, so avoid getting too close to the shore when taking photos. Swimming and feeding animals are prohibited; take your trash with you to maintain the environment. When driving around the lake, you can stop at viewpoints to enjoy different angles of the lake.
Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and more: The entire route covers various landscapes like grasslands, canyons, plateaus, and cultural old cities, with no backtracking. You can experience the natural and cultural features of different regions of Xinjiang in one trip without planning complex transfer routes, making travel more convenient.
📅 Simple Itinerary
Day 01:Departure point – 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
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Train Travel Full Reference: Explore the Core Scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One TripDay 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
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Duku Southern Section – Relstan 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: Taxian County
Day 09:Taxian County – Tajik Home Visit – White Sand 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 – Nationwide (transfer based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💴 Price and Departure Date Reference
Nowadays, many tourists choose special trains to visit Xinjiang, avoiding frequent transfers and repacking luggage, while connecting multiple famous attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one go. The Tianshan Special Train is a route that has attracted much attention. Below is a compilation of relevant travel information for 2026 for your reference.The following are reference prices for different Urumqi assembly dates. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules. The signed contract prevails:
I. Schedules (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28/August 11
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14999 RMB/person
🌟 Core Tour Highlights IntroductionBlue Diamond Twin Room:20999 RMB/person
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Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond Quad Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:26888 RMB/person
Tianshan Tianchi: As a famous alpine lake scenic spot in Fukang City, visitors should check the weather warnings issued by the scenic area in advance. Thunderstorms and strong convective weather are common in mountainous areas from afternoon to night. Prepare sun protection, heatstroke prevention items, and common medicines. Fasten your seatbelt on the scenic area shuttle bus and follow staff guidance. You can also enjoy local specialty dining nearby.Silver Diamond Twin Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13/25/September 5
Blue Diamond Quad Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9999 RMB/person
Kanas and Hemu Scenic Areas: From May 1, 2026, they will enter summer operation mode, with a real-name reservation and ticket purchase system. The daily maximum capacity is 55,000 people, with park entry and exit hours from 08:00 to 20:00, and village bus operation from 08:00 to 24:00. The temperature difference between day and night is significant, so bring warm, sun-protective, and rainproof gear. Fire sources and unauthorized camping are strictly prohibited, and do not touch or feed wild animals. Walk slowly along the wooden boardwalk to enjoy the lake and forest scenery.Blue Diamond Twin Room:15999 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation hotline and WeChat are the same:181-3962-2229. For specific offline location information, consult customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include accommodation listed in the itinerary, corresponding meals, first admission tickets to scenic areas, special train transportation, local ground transportation, and staff services. Different room types have varying service benefits. Specific inclusions can be confirmed with staff during consultation, subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
If there are changes in weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes to ensure travel experience.
During the trip, follow the management regulations of each scenic area, respect the customs of local ethnic groups, travel civilly, and protect the ecological environment and public facilities.
Cancellation and change rules are based on the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’, ‘Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China’, and other relevant laws.
🎒 Travel Preparation Tips
Documents:Bring valid identification documents; children can bring household registration books or birth certificates for use at scenic areas and hotels.
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, prepare warm jackets, sun-protective clothing, and comfortable hiking shoes to handle temperature changes in mountainous, plateau, and grassland areas.
Other Items:Prepare sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, common gastrointestinal medicines, and insect repellent to cope with special environments in different regions of Xinjiang.
Special Notes:Do not visit undeveloped or unopened areas. Choose legitimate tourism products. If any issues arise during the trip, contact the accompanying staff or registration channel customer service for help.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tourism Special Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
