South North Tianshan Tourist Train Official Booking Process One Step
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), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 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.
🚞 Since the beginning of spring 2026, various scenic spots in Xinjiang have gradually entered the suitable season for year-round tours. The Tianshan Tourism Special Train, covering the panoramic views of northern and southern Xinjiang, has become a popular product for many tourists. Unlike conventional segmented travel routes, the Tianshan Special Train connects the mountain and lake scenery of northern Xinjiang, the grassland beauty of Yili, and the cultural and plateau landscapes of southern Xinjiang. Without repeatedly moving luggage, you can visit most of the core attractions in Xinjiang that tourists desire in one go. Today, we have compiled all the information about booking the 2026 Tianshan Special Train.
📍 Core Highlights of the Route
The route of the Tianshan Special Train covers multiple classic tourist areas from north to south in Xinjiang, balancing natural landscapes and cultural experiences. Visiting at different times allows you to feel the unique local scenery.
Starting from Urumqi, the first stop is Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, a high-altitude moraine lake formed by Quaternary glaciers over 2 million years ago. In 2026, in addition to regular ticket policies, the scenic area offers exclusive free ticket policies for residents of Fukang City, cadres supporting Xinjiang and their accompanying family members, and visitors entering on their birthdays. Tickets also support a two-day pass, allowing ample time to explore surrounding spots like West Xiaotianchi, East Xiaotianchi, and Denggan Mountain.
In the subsequent itinerary, Kanas and Hemu are core attractions in the Altay region. Kanas Lake displays different shades of blue-green as light changes, with surrounding primitive taiga forests and villages complementing each other. Hemu’s wooden house clusters sit in mountain valleys, with morning mist and evening smoke beloved by photography enthusiasts. Visiting these spots from June to August reveals lush green forests, while September offers autumn scenery with rich color layers.
In the Yili section, Sayram Lake is known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean.’ In 2026, the full-price ticket is 70 yuan/person. Visitors can take a 75 yuan/person shuttle bus for a lake tour or enter with a self-drive package, allowing multiple entries within 48 hours for convenient photo stops. Guozigou Bridge, with its structure and surrounding canyons and forests, creates a unique landscape. Liuxing Street’s distinctive architecture and local cuisine are worth exploring. Nalati’s aerial grasslands feature scattered yurts, while Bayinbuluke’s Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns reflect multiple suns at sunset. Summer visits also offer views of large migratory bird habitats. Note that these spots are at high altitudes, so bring warm clothing even in summer for changing weather.
The southern Xinjiang itinerary includes the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar cultural experiences. Karakul Lake is surrounded by multiple snow-capped peaks over 7,000 meters, with lake reflections of mountain silhouettes. The Stone City and Golden Grass Beach offer a sense of history and open plateau scenery. Kashgar’s old city streets are full of life, with Fragrant Concubine Garden and other sites for cultural understanding. Wensu Grand Canyon’s Danxia landforms, shaped by wind and water erosion over eons, have varied forms. Turpan’s Flaming Mountain and Karez Well showcase unique natural environments and ancient water management wisdom.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
The Tianshan itinerary balances natural landscapes and cultural experiences, arranged as follows:
Day 01:Departure-Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
🚞 Since the beginning of spring 2026, various scenic spots in Xinjiang have gradually entered the suitable season for year-round tours. The Tianshan Tourism Special Train, covering the panoramic views of northern and southern Xinjiang, has become a popular product for many tourists. Unlike conventional segmented travel routes, the Tianshan Special Train connects the mountain and lake scenery of northern Xinjiang, the grassland beauty of Yili, and the cultural and plateau landscapes of southern Xinjiang. Without repeatedly moving luggage, you can visit most of the core attractions in Xinjiang that tourists desire in one go. Today, we have compiled all the information about booking the 2026 Tianshan Special Train.Day 03:Beitun-Kanas-Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu-Hemu-Wucaitan-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-Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke-Southern Duku Highway-Restan 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 Mountain-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
💰 Reference Prices and Bookable Dates
📍 Core Highlights of the RouteCurrently bookable Urumqi assembly dates and corresponding reference prices are as follows. Prices and availability may change based on booking status and room type adjustments. Final details are subject to the signed travel contract:
I. Dates (Urumqi Assembly Date) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12,999 yuan/person
2. July 28/August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20,999 yuan/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of experience, add friend, send itinerary and quote
The route of the Tianshan Special Train covers multiple classic tourist areas from north to south in Xinjiang, balancing natural landscapes and cultural experiences. Visiting at different times allows you to feel the unique local scenery.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 yuan/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 yuan/person
Starting from Urumqi, the first stop is Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, a high-altitude moraine lake formed by Quaternary glaciers over 2 million years ago. In 2026, in addition to regular ticket policies, the scenic area offers exclusive free ticket policies for residents of Fukang City, cadres supporting Xinjiang and their accompanying family members, and visitors entering on their birthdays. Tickets also support a two-day pass, allowing ample time to explore surrounding spots like West Xiaotianchi, East Xiaotianchi, and Denggan Mountain.Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 yuan/person
4. June 13/25/September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 yuan/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15,999 yuan/person
Available spots for different room types are updated in real-time. Consult customer service in advance to confirm options before booking.
In the subsequent itinerary, Kanas and Hemu are core attractions in the Altay region. Kanas Lake displays different shades of blue-green as light changes, with surrounding primitive taiga forests and villages complementing each other. Hemu’s wooden house clusters sit in mountain valleys, with morning mist and evening smoke beloved by photography enthusiasts. Visiting these spots from June to August reveals lush green forests, while September offers autumn scenery with rich color layers.📞 Registration and Inquiry Methods
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries, call 181-3962-2229 or add the same WeChat ID 181-3962-2229. Office address details can be obtained from customer service.
✨ Cost Description and Service Tips
Cost Description: The current reference price includes meals as indicated in the itinerary, accommodation (including hotel stays and special train sleeper berths), first-entry tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, local shuttle bus fees, tour guide service, travel accident insurance, etc. Specific inclusions and exclusions can be confirmed with customer service in advance. All details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Service tips for reference:
· Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, when visiting high-altitude areas like Bayinbuluke and the Pamir Plateau, bring a thick jacket. Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, non-slip travel shoes, and common gastrointestinal and cold medications for environmental changes.
· In 2026, most Xinjiang scenic spots offer ticket discounts for special groups, such as children aged 6 and under or under 1.3 meters tall, seniors aged 65 and above, active military personnel, disabled individuals, and accredited journalists. Bring relevant original documents and inform staff in advance for verification. Eligible discounts will be refunded as per contract terms.
· Some route sections have long travel times, and group meal flavors may vary by region. Prepare some snacks based on personal dietary preferences. Xinjiang is vast, with long drives between attractions. Bring items like U-shaped pillows and eye masks for comfort.
· Scenic area openings and road conditions may be affected by weather, local policies, etc. Reasonable itinerary changes can be made by mutual agreement to ensure the travel experience.
· Minors under 18 and seniors over 65 must be accompanied by an adult family member to join the tour. Seniors over 65 must have family confirmation of fitness for long-distance travel and sign a corresponding statement.
· If the travel party has an odd number of people and cannot share a room, you can choose to pay a single room supplement for separate accommodation. The specific amount can be confirmed with customer service in advance.
· All cancellation and change rules follow relevant laws such as the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China, fully protecting the legal rights of both tourists and travel agencies.
Different seasons in Xinjiang offer unique travel features. In May, Tianshan Tianchi has early snowmelt, and Sayram Lake’s wildflowers begin to bloom, with fewer tourists for a more relaxed experience. July and August are the best times for Yili grasslands, with Nalati and Bayinbuluke’s meadows lush and flowers in full bloom, ideal for grassland enthusiasts. September brings autumn scenery to Kanas and Hemu, with rich color layers. October in southern Xinjiang has cool weather, with various fruits ripe, suitable for those interested in cultural experiences and food. Choose your travel date based on your schedule and preferences.
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
