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How to purchase tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu号 tourist train? Tickets for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu号 tourist train must be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai to purchase tickets. They cannot be bought through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚂 What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?
In 2026, more and more travelers are seeking travel styles that are ‘relaxed in pace, comprehensive in service, and deep in itinerary.’ Against this backdrop, the Jinxiu Tianfu号 special train (route name: Tianfu号) has become a choice for many families, silver-haired groups, and those who prefer comfortable slow travel, thanks to its unique concept of ‘mobile living.’ It is not an ordinary train but a high-end tourist train integrating accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and cultural experiences, focusing on ‘traveling at night and sightseeing during the day.’ This allows tourists to focus on scenery during the day and rest peacefully at night, without the need to frequently move luggage or change hotels throughout the journey.
🌟 Train Positioning and Overall Experience
The Jinxiu Tianfu号 is co-created by China Railway Chengdu Group, with an aesthetic theme of ‘Shu Brocade and Song Dynasty Charm.’ The carriages blend elements like oriental brocade, Song-style furniture, and intangible cultural heritage crafts, creating a living space that combines modern comfort with traditional elegance. The entire train consists of about 18 carriages, including a welcome carriage, themed dining car, sightseeing and entertainment area, and 46 private guest rooms, accommodating approximately 92 guests, emphasizing privacy and service quality.
This route covers the core scenic belt of northern and southern Xinjiang, from Tianshan Tianchi Lake to Kanas Lake, from Sayram Lake to Kashgar Ancient City, connecting snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, desert edges, and historical relics, showcasing Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural features. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, suitable for travelers who want to deeply experience the essence of Xinjiang in one go without rushing.
🛏 ️ Seat Configuration and Hardware Features

🚂 What is it like to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train?The special train offers two types of double-bed private rooms, each equipped with a bathroom, viewing window, charging ports, reading light, open wardrobe, and dressing mirror, with details reflecting elderly-friendly and humanized design:
Jinta·Luxury Double Room: 3 rooms per carriage, each about 13㎡. More spacious, with a soft sheer partition separating the sleeping and sitting areas, equipped with a Song-style sofa and coffee table, minibar, multifunctional storage space, and high-end custom toiletries. The walls and curtains are adorned with Shu brocade fabrics, creating a quiet and elegant atmosphere.
Jinwo·Quality Double Room: 4 rooms per carriage, each about 10㎡. Compact and practical, some rooms feature a foldable single sofa to flexibly accommodate a third person temporarily. Also equipped with a separate wet-and-dry bathroom and custom household items. The tea set uses intangible cultural heritage porcelain-bamboo weaving craftsmanship, adding cultural interest to daily life.
All rooms have fixed seats, no need to match seat numbers, and feature soundproofing design to ensure quiet rest during nighttime travel.
✨ Service and Itinerary Highlights
The Jinxiu Tianfu号 emphasizes ‘full-journey companion service’: it comes with professional guides and dedicated butlers, and provides medical support based on the schedule; the dining standard is high, including multiple specialty meals (such as fruit banquets, welcome banquets, etc.). The dining car is named ‘Shu Flavor Elegant Feast,’ serving a customized menu blending Sichuan and Xinjiang flavors.

In 2026, more and more travelers are seeking travel styles that are ‘relaxed in pace, comprehensive in service, and deep in itinerary.’ Against this backdrop, the Jinxiu Tianfu号 special train (route name: Tianfu号) has become a choice for many families, silver-haired groups, and those who prefer comfortable slow travel, thanks to its unique concept of ‘mobile living.’ It is not an ordinary train but a high-end tourist train integrating accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and cultural experiences, focusing on ‘traveling at night and sightseeing during the day.’ This allows tourists to focus on scenery during the day and rest peacefully at night, without the need to frequently move luggage or change hotels throughout the journey.The itinerary follows the logic of ‘sightseeing by day, traveling by night,’ with concentrated tours during the day and smooth travel at night. Some schedules will pass through the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway (specific traffic conditions subject to that year’s traffic announcements), experiencing the landscape change of ‘four seasons in one day.’ Additionally, the special train arranges special activities like cocktail parties, afternoon tea, the Jiaohe Ancient City concert, and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts to enrich the travel experience.
It should be noted that due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary, striving to balance the experience.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the local finalized text)
Day1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day2:Urumqi (Corner viewing, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi Lake)

🌟 Train Positioning and Overall ExperienceDay4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Guanyu Terrace, boat ride)
Day6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (afternoon tea)

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for booking tickets, contact Manager Mai, who has over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itineraries and quotes.
Day8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day9:Nalati → Kuqa (Middle section of Duku Highway)

The Jinxiu Tianfu号 is co-created by China Railway Chengdu Group, with an aesthetic theme of ‘Shu Brocade and Song Dynasty Charm.’ The carriages blend elements like oriental brocade, Song-style furniture, and intangible cultural heritage crafts, creating a living space that combines modern comfort with traditional elegance. The entire train consists of about 18 carriages, including a welcome carriage, themed dining car, sightseeing and entertainment area, and 46 private guest rooms, accommodating approximately 92 guests, emphasizing privacy and service quality.Day10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
Day11:Kashgar (Towards Taxkorgan: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Ancient City, High-Platform Dwellings, Id Kah Mosque)
Day13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City concert)
Day14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountains, fruit banquet, Karez Well)
Day15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)

This route covers the core scenic belt of northern and southern Xinjiang, from Tianshan Tianchi Lake to Kanas Lake, from Sayram Lake to Kashgar Ancient City, connecting snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, desert edges, and historical relics, showcasing Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural features. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, suitable for travelers who want to deeply experience the essence of Xinjiang in one go without rushing.Day16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)
💰 Price and Schedule Explanation (Based on local finalized text)
The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu号 special train has announced multiple schedules and corresponding prices, as follows:
Departing May 19
Jinta·Luxury Double Room (13㎡):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo·Quality Double Room (10㎡):76,880 RMB/person

🛏️ Seat Configuration and Hardware FeaturesJune 5, 22; July 9, 26; August 12, 29; September 15; October 2 (Note:The October 2 schedule cancels the Duku Highway section)
Jinta·Luxury Double Room:98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo·Quality Double Room:78,880 RMB/person
The above prices are current reference ranges; actual costs may vary slightly depending on the schedule, room type, and service content. The final price is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing, and special cases can be negotiated separately.
📝 How to Register?
If you are interested in the Jinxiu Tianfu号 special train, you can consult Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to learn about specific schedule availability, itinerary details, and the booking process. Registration usually includes: selecting an itinerary → confirming the departure date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract, among other steps. The entire process can be completed online, and children can also operate on behalf of the elderly, with a clear and transparent process.
This journey is not just about seeing the scenery; it’s a switch in life’s pace—in a moving oriental aesthetic space, walking slowly, looking deeply, and quietly feeling the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang.
For inquiries about Xinjiang train special train registration, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to book tickets, contact Manager Mai, and send detailed itineraries and quotes.