2026 Tianshan Xinjiang Special Train How to Buy Tickets Official Ticket Purchase Process and Registration Guide
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan Special Tourist Train? Tickets for the Tianshan Special Tourist Train must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting the Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing via 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.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Train Travel Reference Guide
For tourists who want to visit the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without frequent transfers or repeatedly packing luggage and changing hotels, the Tianshan Special Train is a popular choice. We have compiled relevant information about the special train for your travel reference.
📍 Route Features Introduction
This route covers over ten core scenic spots from northern to southern Xinjiang, each with unique features:
Tianshan Tianchi: In 2026, the scenic area will host over 30 cultural tourism events throughout the year and has launched a new ‘Drone + VR’ sightseeing project, allowing visitors to explore Tianchi from a 360-degree aerial perspective, overlooking the emerald lake and gazing up at the Bogda Snow Peak. The area also features a waterfront space capsule camp to meet different accommodation needs.
Kanas and Hemu:Located in a high-altitude mountainous area, the temperature difference between morning and evening is significant. It is recommended to bring a light down jacket when visiting in May-June and September-October. The area is a national forest park, with weak phone signals and WiFi in some parts, so prepare in advance. The birch forests, pointed-roof wooden houses, and babbling streams in Hemu Village offer great photo opportunities, making it ideal for photography enthusiasts.
Sayram Lake: The scenic area is open all year round, featuring natural ecological landscapes like lakes, wetlands, grasslands, forests, and snow-capped mountains. In spring and summer, the lakeside is covered with blooming flowers; in autumn, the sky and water merge into one color; and in winter, there are blue ice formations in various shapes. In 2026, visitors born in the Year of the Horse can enjoy free admission on their birthday with valid ID. The area has a full-loop shuttle bus, as well as dining, convenience stores, and luggage storage services. The lake loop is about 90 kilometers, offering different views along the way.
Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak:As the core grassland belt of the Ili River Valley, the grass is lush in spring and summer, with herds of cattle and sheep everywhere. Bayanbulak’s sunset views are beloved by many photography enthusiasts.
Pamir Plateau Route:Spots like Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland showcase the unique plateau landforms, with the clear waters of白沙湖 being a favorite among tourists visiting southern Xinjiang.
Turpan Route:Flaming Mountain, as a cultural landmark of Journey to the West, along with Grape Manor and Karez Well, offers a taste of Xinjiang’s unique climate and cultural features.
Throughout the journey, the special train will coordinate with ground transportation to reduce travel fatigue, connecting diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, plateaus, Gobi deserts, and canyons, allowing visitors to explore multiple core scenic spots without planning their own route.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Train Travel Reference Guide🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
The itinerary for the Tianshan Special Train is as follows. Due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, or schedule changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement:
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia登峪
Day 04:Jia登峪 – 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 – 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: Taxian County
Day 09:Taxian County – Ethnic Family Visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
For tourists who want to visit the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without frequent transfers or repeatedly packing luggage and changing hotels, the Tianshan Special Train is a popular choice. We have compiled relevant information about the special train for your travel reference.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 – Nationwide (transfer based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Reference
The current reference prices for the Tianshan Special Train based on different Urumqi assembly dates are as follows. Prices and availability are subject to contract and customer service confirmation, may vary with schedules, and are based on the signed contract:
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
📍 Route Features IntroductionSilver Diamond Twin Room:18999 RMB/person
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Silver Diamond Quad Room:12999 RMB/person
2. 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
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
This route covers over ten core scenic spots from northern to southern Xinjiang, each with unique features: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
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
Tianshan Tianchi: In 2026, the scenic area will host over 30 cultural tourism events throughout the year and has launched a new ‘Drone + VR’ sightseeing project, allowing visitors to explore Tianchi from a 360-degree aerial perspective, overlooking the emerald lake and gazing up at the Bogda Snow Peak. The area also features a waterfront space capsule camp to meet different accommodation needs.Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:15999 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
Tourists interested in traveling can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number: 181-3962-2229, same as WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Specific address can be obtained from customer service.
📝 Fee and Service Description
Included fees typically cover: meals as indicated in the itinerary, accommodation as indicated (including special train and ground hotel stays), first admission tickets to scenic spots, full-tour guide service, ground transportation transfers, and travel accident insurance. Details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Excluded fees typically include:Round-trip transportation from departure to Urumqi, self-funded activities within scenic areas (e.g., boat rides, shuttle upgrades, special experience projects), personal expenses, and any additional fees (if applicable). Details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Service Tips: The special train is equipped with basic living facilities to meet daily travel needs; the guide will inform you of the next day’s precautions in advance, so you can prepare appropriate clothing and items; in case of force majeure leading to itinerary changes, staff will promptly communicate and negotiate solutions.
Travel Tips:Xinjiang has a vast territory with significant temperature differences across regions. It is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing, sunscreen, and common medications; some scenic areas are at high altitudes, so prepare accordingly; follow scenic area regulations and protect the natural environment.
Related Rules:All itinerary arrangements, fee details, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’, ‘Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China’, and other relevant laws, as well as the signed tourism contract.
For any other questions about itinerary changes, room type selection, or availability, directly call the hotline or add WeChat to communicate with staff, confirm details, and then sign the contract before traveling.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Special Tourist 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
