Tianshan Xinjiang Special Train Travel Ticket Purchase Complete Guide and Details
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan Tour Train? Tickets for the Tianshan Tour Train must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or via the Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang by train, the Tianshan Tour Train starts a slow panoramic journey across northern and southern Xinjiang.
Tired of the exhausting pace of rushing between attractions, moving luggage, and switching hotels? In late spring and early summer of 2026, Xinjiang enters its most abundant season of natural scenery—snow-capped mountains still unmelted, grasslands turning green, lakes crystal clear, and ancient cities serene. At this time, taking the ‘Tianshan’ tour train, starting from Urumqi, and leisurely traversing the magnificent landscapes of northern Xinjiang and the cultural oases of southern Xinjiang over 13 days, is a travel choice that balances comfort and depth.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The Tianshan Tour Train is a loop journey covering Xinjiang’s core attractions, cleverly connecting multiple representative areas on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. The itinerary includes natural wonders like Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as deep dives into Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Taxkorgan County, offering a unique atmosphere of multicultural integration.
Northern Xinjiang Section:Starting from Heavenly Lake Tianshan, passing through the surrounding landscapes of Keketuohai to the Altay region, visiting Kanas primeval forest and Hemu morning mist, with the colorful Yadan landform of Rainbow Beach shimmering under the sunset.
Yili River Valley:Sayram Lake is known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ the Guozigou Bridge spans the canyon, and Liuxing Street retains strong Russian-style architecture; Yining, as a multi-ethnic city, is full of life in its streets and alleys.
Duku Highway (subject to traffic authority announcements on opening):Connecting Nalati and Bayanbulak, with alpine meadows, snowy peaks, and canyons along the way, it’s a quintessential section to experience Xinjiang’s diverse terrain.
Southern Xinjiang Section:Kashgar Old City is ancient and dignified, the Fragrant Concubine Garden tells historical stories; Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau reflects Muztagh Ata Peak, and the Stone City and Golden Grassland form a vast tableau; in the Taxkorgan area, you can visit ethnic families to learn about local lifestyles.
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang by train, the Tianshan Tour Train starts a slow panoramic journey across northern and southern XinjiangReturn Section:Passing through the red rock layers of Wensu Grand Canyon, the Flaming Mountains and Grape Manor in Turpan, ending the journey with a fruit feast.
The entire journey adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day, fixed berth, no transfer’ model, with daytime sightseeing and smooth nighttime train travel, effectively saving energy, especially suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly travelers, and those seeking a relaxed trip.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Route Facts)
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake Tianshan – 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 – Liuxing Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Tired of the exhausting pace of rushing between attractions, moving luggage, and switching hotels? In late spring and early summer of 2026, Xinjiang enters its most abundant season of natural scenery—snow-capped mountains still unmelted, grasslands turning green, lakes crystal clear, and ancient cities serene. At this time, taking the ‘Tianshan’ tour train, starting from Urumqi, and leisurely traversing the magnificent landscapes of northern Xinjiang and the cultural oases of southern Xinjiang over 13 days, is a travel choice that balances comfort and depth.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: Taxkorgan County
Day 09:Taxkorgan 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 – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
> Note:Specific attraction order and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, etc., subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Route Facts)
Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Train Ticket Center: 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and quote.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsThe Tianshan Tour Train offers multiple room types to meet different budgets and travel needs. Prices for various schedules in 2026 are as follows (all are 13-day, 12-night package prices, including accommodation, meals, tickets, shuttle buses, and services):
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
July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Twin Room: 20999 RMB/person | 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
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
The Tianshan Tour Train is a loop journey covering Xinjiang’s core attractions, cleverly connecting multiple representative areas on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. The itinerary includes natural wonders like Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as deep dives into Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Taxkorgan County, offering a unique atmosphere of multicultural integration.Blue Diamond Quad Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person | 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 | Silver Diamond Twin Room: 25888 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Quad Room: 17888 RMB/person
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
October 9
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Twin Room: 15999 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary based on schedule and room availability, with the final price subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
Northern Xinjiang Section: Starting from Heavenly Lake Tianshan, passing through the surrounding landscapes of Keketuohai to the Altay region, visiting Kanas primeval forest and Hemu morning mist, with the colorful Yadan landform of Rainbow Beach shimmering under the sunset.Travelers interested in booking the Tianshan Tour Train can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229 (please note ‘Tianshan Inquiry’ when adding)
For details on specific schedule availability, room configurations, children’s policies, etc., it is recommended to contact customer service directly for the latest information.
ℹ️ Fee and Service Explanation
Fees Include:Full accommodation (train sleeper + land hotel), three meals daily (including specialty dishes like big plate chicken, cold-water fish feast, fruit feast, etc.), first admission tickets to attractions, shuttle buses, guide service, pick-up/drop-off, and travel insurance.
Fees Exclude:Transportation from departure to Urumqi, personal expenses, (single room supplement available upon inquiry), self-paid items within scenic areas, etc.
The train is equipped with a dining car and leisure carriages; some high-end room types include bathrooms, panoramic windows, and smart facilities. Onboard staff provide basic medical assistance, and the itinerary has a relaxed pace, focusing on experience.
> All service content, prices, and itinerary arrangements are subject to actual consultation results and the signed travel contract between both parties, in compliance with relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
Boarding the Tianshan Tour Train is not a rushed check-in but an immersive journey on the move. Outside the window are endless snow-capped mountains and vast grasslands; inside the train are stable berths and hot meals—this might be the gentlest way to open up Xinjiang’s vast land.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
