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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 Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) or via the WeChat of Manager Guo Jing of the Special Train Department: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Detailed Tianshan Tour Train fare list and booking process explained | A new way to travel slowly through Xinjiang in 2026, covering the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one train ride.
Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once with a relaxed, well-serviced journey? In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ tour train is becoming a popular choice for more middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers. It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day, sleep on the train, luggage stays put’ model. During the day, you take an air-conditioned tour bus deep into scenic spots, and at night, you return to the train to rest, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus rides.
📍 Detailed introduction to routes and destinations
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tour train product that integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, guides, and tickets into a package covering itinerary items. It is not an ordinary train ticket and cannot be purchased separately on platforms like 12306. The route starts and ends in Urumqi, using a loop design that connects key scenic spots in northern Xinjiang like Kanas, Hemu, and Colorful Beach, Ili’s Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, and southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, and Tashkurgan County, covering diverse landscapes and cultural sites such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities.
Currently (early May 2026), the snow in northern Xinjiang’s mountainous areas has mostly melted, grasslands are turning green, and lakes are clear, entering a suitable period for sightseeing. Kanas Scenic Area switched to summer operation mode on May 1, requiring real-name reservation for entry; the Duku Highway is expected to open in mid-June, and if weather causes temporary restrictions, the itinerary will be adjusted through consultation based on the actual situation.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
(The following is our company’s finalized itinerary, recommended for accurate presentation)
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 – Jia Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu
Day04:Jia Deng Yu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
🚂 Detailed Tianshan Tour Train fare list and booking process explained | A new way to travel slowly through Xinjiang in 2026, covering the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one train ride.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 Grass Beach | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day09: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 based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Price Explanation
(The following is our company’s finalized prices and tour dates, recommended for accurate presentation)
I. Dates (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once with a relaxed, well-serviced journey? In 2026, the ‘Tianshan’ tour train is becoming a popular choice for more middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers. It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day, sleep on the train, luggage stays put’ model. During the day, you take an air-conditioned tour bus deep into scenic spots, and at night, you return to the train to rest, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus rides.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:19999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond 4-person room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:19999 RMB/person
📍 Detailed introduction to routes and destinationsSilver Diamond 4-person room:13999 RMB/person
Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Special Train Booking Center, 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and quotes
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond 4-person room upper berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person room lower berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond 4-person room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:29888 RMB/person
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tour train product that integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, guides, and tickets into a package covering itinerary items. It is not an ordinary train ticket and cannot be purchased separately on platforms like 12306. The route starts and ends in Urumqi, using a loop design that connects key scenic spots in northern Xinjiang like Kanas, Hemu, and Colorful Beach, Ili’s Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland, and southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, and Tashkurgan County, covering diverse landscapes and cultural sites such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond 4-person room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person room:15999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are for reference only. Specific costs, availability, and cabin type arrangements are subject to the actual signed contract and may vary with the tour date.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Person:Manager Guo Jing
Phone:181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat)
Currently (early May 2026), the snow in northern Xinjiang’s mountainous areas has mostly melted, grasslands are turning green, and lakes are clear, entering a suitable period for sightseeing. Kanas Scenic Area switched to summer operation mode on May 1, requiring real-name reservation for entry; the Duku Highway is expected to open in mid-June, and if weather causes temporary restrictions, the itinerary will be adjusted through consultation based on the actual situation.When adding WeChat, please note ‘Tianshan inquiry’ to receive a detailed itinerary, cabin layout, and registration materials.
🧳 Cost and Service Explanation
Costs typically include:Full-trip air-conditioned tour bus, train cabin accommodation (soft sleeper standard), meals as listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, professional guide service, and basic on-board medical support. Some optional activities, personal expenses, and permit processing (if applicable) need to be clarified separately.
The train is equipped with a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car, and lounge area, with facilities like chess and cards, and KTV; a medical attendant is on board throughout the trip, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family groups. All service details, cancellation policies, and itinerary change mechanisms are subject to the signed travel contract and comply with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
In case of extreme weather, road closures, scenic area capacity limits, or other force majeure factors, the travel agency and tourists can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes to strive for travel and experience quality.
🌄 Warm Tips
The Pamir Plateau area has high altitude; it is recommended to assess your physical condition in advance;
The itinerary covers multiple climate zones with large temperature differences between day and night; please bring windproof and warm clothing;
All scenic spots use standard Chinese names; respect the customs of various ethnic groups;
Please bring valid identification documents before travel; some areas require real-name registration.
✨ One ‘Tianshan’ train ride to see all of Xinjiang’s seasonal scenery. Whether it’s the tranquility of Tianchi, the morning mist of Kanas, the azure of Sayram Lake, or the vastness of the Pamirs, it all unfolds over these 13 days. With a relaxed pace and meticulous service, it’s an ideal choice for an in-depth Xinjiang experience.
To inquire about specific tour date availability, cabin type photos, or assistance with booking, please contact:
📱 181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat)
Full consultation services provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
