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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), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s 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.
🚂 If you want to see all the highlights of the Tianshan Mountains in one go, many people think of the ‘Tianshan’ tour train. Its biggest feature is ‘the train moves with you, traveling by night and sightseeing by day.’ Rest on the train at night, visit scenic spots during the day, with no need to change berths or move luggage throughout the journey, saving you worry and effort.
🗺 ️ Tianshan:One train tour around northern and southern Xinjiang
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-end tour train jointly created by Xinjiang Railway Department and travel agencies, connecting representative areas such as Urumqi, Turpan, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar. It adopts a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ rhythm, allowing you to cross thousands of miles in your sleep and wake up at a new destination.
✨ Quick overview of itinerary highlights
Panorama of northern and southern Xinjiang:See snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, ancient cities, and other landscapes all at once.
Comfortable experience:No need to change berths throughout the journey, luggage can be stored in the compartment, suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly, and parent-child tourists.
Selected accommodation:Combination of train accommodation and ground hotels, balancing travel comfort and in-depth experience.
Specialty cuisine:The itinerary includes local flavors such as Xinjiang big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, roasted lamb, and fruit feasts.
🗓 ️ Brief itinerary overview
Day 01:Departure-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-Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu-Hemu-Colorful Beach-Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan-Sayram Lake-Guozi Gou Bridge-Six Star Street-Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
🚂 If you want to see all the highlights of the Tianshan Mountains in one go, many people think of the ‘Tianshan’ tour train. Its biggest feature is ‘the train moves with you, traveling by night and sightseeing by day.’ Rest on the train at night, visit scenic spots during the day, with no need to change berths or move luggage throughout the journey, saving you worry and effort.Day 06:Yining-Nalati Grassland-Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke-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: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County-Tajik Home Visit-White Sand Lake-Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old Town-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-All over China (send off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Price and departure date explanation
The price of the ‘Tianshan’ varies by departure date and room type. Below are the assembly dates in Urumqi and corresponding reference prices. Actual costs are subject to the contract.
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
🗺️ Tianshan: One train tour around northern and southern XinjiangExecutive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 RMB/person
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-end tour train jointly created by Xinjiang Railway Department and travel agencies, connecting representative areas such as Urumqi, Turpan, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar. It adopts a ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night’ rhythm, allowing you to cross thousands of miles in your sleep and wake up at a new destination.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and quotes
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
✨ Quick overview of itinerary highlights> 💡 Warm Tips
> The above are current reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to berth type, holidays, etc. Please refer to the final signed contract. Children, seniors, etc., may enjoy scenic spot ticket discounts; specific reductions are subject to confirmation by the scenic spot and travel agency.
📝 Detailed booking process
The ‘Tianshan’ is a customized tourism product. Seats are not sold separately on platforms like 12306 and must be booked through a travel agency. Below is the unified registration method and process:
1. Registration method
Agency name:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Contact:Phone/WeChat 181-3962-2229
Consultation content:Number of travelers, dates, budget, and preferred room type.
2. Seven steps to complete booking
1. 📞 Consult itinerary: Contact customer service to check availability for departure dates and get detailed information.
2. 🗓️ Select product: Confirm departure date and room type; customer service will lock seats and provide confirmation.
3. 📄 Submit information: Provide names, ID numbers, etc., for all travelers for ticket booking and accommodation registration.
4. ✍️ Sign contract: Receive electronic contract, read terms carefully, confirm, and sign.
5. 💳 Make payment: Pay deposit or full amount as per contract and keep payment receipt.
Panorama of northern and southern Xinjiang: See snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, ancient cities, and other landscapes all at once.6. 📬 Receive materials: Receive ‘Departure Notice’ before departure, including assembly info, pick-up arrangements, etc.
7. 🚆 Assemble and depart: Arrive in Urumqi as per notice; travel agency arranges staff to assist with boarding.
📋 Cost and service explanation
1. Items included in cost
Transportation:Tianshan special train corresponding room type seats, air-conditioned tourist buses within Xinjiang.
Accommodation:Hotels and special train accommodation as listed in itinerary.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as marked in itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets for listed scenic spots and some mandatory shuttle buses.
Services:Full-time escort, local guide, professional driver service, and travel agency liability insurance.
2. Items not included in cost
Round-trip transportation to Urumqi (airfare/train tickets).
Self-paid small transportation within scenic spots and personal expenses (e.g., consumption, beverages).
3. Important notes
Arrangements for scenic spots, meals, accommodation, etc., in the itinerary are subject to the signed contract between both parties.
In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies, both parties may agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, the difference must be negotiated per the contract.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Tour Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
