2026 Tianshan Tourism Special Train Itinerary Budget Guide

【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and formal railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚞 Want to leisurely explore all of Xinjiang in 2026? This comprehensive guide to the Tianshan Special Train will help you plan effortlessly.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan Special Train is a distinctive tourist train in China, focusing on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable, residential-style travel experience. It operates on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and the hassle of packing and transferring between cities. It is mainly aimed at travelers who want to visit the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without rushing. Whether for family trips, group outings with friends, or solo travel, it is suitable. The itinerary covers the natural landscapes of northern Xinjiang and the cultural scenery of southern Xinjiang, allowing you to visit representative Xinjiang attractions without planning routes or changing trains daily.
II. Tianshan Special Train Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
🔹 Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Neatly arranged space with upper and lower berths, basic storage space, lighting, and charging ports. It offers good value for groups traveling together, making daily rest and luggage storage convenient.
🔹 Blue Diamond Double Room:Better privacy, suitable for two travelers sharing the cabin. Berths are wider, and the cabin includes a small table and dedicated storage cabinet for higher travel comfort.
🔹 Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Superior facilities compared to the Blue Diamond series, with better lighting and ventilation in the cabin, and more storage space. Suitable for travelers with higher comfort requirements.
🔹 Silver Diamond Double Room:More spacious, with softer berths. The cabin also includes a small sofa and bathroom facilities, offering an experience closer to a standard hotel room, ensuring better rest during the trip.

🚞 Want to leisurely explore all of Xinjiang in 2026? This comprehensive guide to the Tianshan Special Train will help you plan effortlessly.🔹 Executive Double Room:Higher configuration level, larger cabin space, and more complete facilities. In addition to the basic rest area, it includes a leisure and meeting area, suitable for travelers with higher quality requirements.
🔹 Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:One of the best seats on the train, with spacious space and complete rest, leisure, and bathing areas. Offers a superior experience for travelers seeking high-quality travel.
The entire train runs smoothly, with public leisure areas, hot water supply points, and dining areas in the carriages. Heating and ventilation systems operate stably throughout the journey, ensuring no feeling of crowding even on long trips.
III. Tianshan Special Train Travel Quality and Service Highlights
🔹 Attentive Accompanying Service:Staff accompany the entire trip, available for consultation and coordination on travel-related issues. Guides also provide background information on attractions during visits.
🔹 Comfortable Accommodation Experience:In addition to accommodation on the train, ground hotels are selected formal lodging places with guaranteed hygiene and living conditions, ensuring adequate rest.
🔹 Exclusive Special Arrangements:The itinerary includes various local experience activities and local cuisine, offering a more comprehensive feel of local food and lifestyle.
🔹 Convenient Transportation Experience:With nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, there is no need to waste time on the road during the day. You can visit attractions directly after getting off the train, avoiding the hassle of frequent luggage handling and vehicle transfers.

I. Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train🔹 Reasonable Meal Standards:Meals included in the itinerary are arranged according to local eating habits, catering to different tastes. Portions are ample, and dining environments are clean and hygienic.
IV. Simple Itinerary for the Tianshan Special Train
13-Day Xinjiang Panorama Itinerary
Day 01:Departure → Urumqi, pick up by private car and check into hotel. Meals are self-arranged. Accommodation in Urumqi.
Day 02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation on the train (sleeper).
Day 03:Beitun → Kanas → Jia Deng Yu. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation in Jia Deng Yu. Note: Accommodation in Kanas does not include breakfast.
Day 04:Jia Deng Yu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghe South. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation on the train (sleeper). Note: Accommodation in Hemu does not include breakfast.
Day 05:Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Six-Star Street → Yining. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation in Yining.

The Tianshan Special Train is a distinctive tourist train in China, focusing on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable, residential-style travel experience. It operates on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and the hassle of packing and transferring between cities. It is mainly aimed at travelers who want to visit the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without rushing. Whether for family trips, group outings with friends, or solo travel, it is suitable. The itinerary covers the natural landscapes of northern Xinjiang and the cultural scenery of southern Xinjiang, allowing you to visit representative Xinjiang attractions without planning routes or changing trains daily.Day 06:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation in Bayan Town.
Day 07:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Restan Old Street → Kashgar. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation on the train (sleeper).
Day 08:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation in Tashkurgan.
Day 09:Tashkurgan → Tajik Folk Home Visit →白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) → Kashgar. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation in Kashgar.
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → Aksu. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation on the train (sleeper).
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon → Ta Village → Turpan. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation on the train (sleeper).

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Manor → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well → Urumqi. Meals include breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Accommodation in Urumqi.
Day 13:Urumqi → Return to various destinations. Transfer according to flight/train time. The trip ends successfully. Meals include breakfast. Accommodation at home.
V. 2026 Tianshan Special Train Departure Dates and Price Description

II. Tianshan Special Train Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and AdvantagesThe 2026 Tianshan Special Train has multiple departure schedules throughout the year. Prices vary by seat type and departure period. Reference prices are as follows, subject to slight fluctuations based on season, room type, and schedule. Specific details are based on actual consultation and contract:
I. May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite reference price: 23,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Quadruple Room reference price: 13,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room reference price: 19,999 RMB/person, Executive Double Room reference price: 19,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room reference price: 18,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room reference price: 12,999 RMB/person
II. July 28 and August 11 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room reference price: 14,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room reference price: 20,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite reference price: 24,999 RMB/person, Executive Double Room reference price: 20,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room reference price: 19,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room reference price: 13,999 RMB/person
III. June 2, July 8, August 23, and September 4 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room upper berth reference price: 16,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Quadruple Room lower berth reference price: 17,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room reference price: 24,999 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite reference price: 42,888 RMB/person, Executive Double Room reference price: 26,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room reference price: 25,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room reference price: 17,888 RMB/person
IV. June 13, June 25, and September 5 Schedules

🔹 Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Neatly arranged space with upper and lower berths, basic storage space, lighting, and charging ports. It offers good value for groups traveling together, making daily rest and luggage storage convenient.Blue Diamond Quadruple Room reference price: 21,888 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room reference price: 29,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Presidential Suite reference price: 42,888 RMB/person, Executive Double Room reference price: 26,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Double Room reference price: 25,888 RMB/person, Silver Diamond Quadruple Room reference price: 17,888 RMB/person
V. October 9 Off-Peak Schedule
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room reference price: 9,999 RMB/person, Blue Diamond Double Room reference price: 15,999 RMB/person
Note:The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability are subject to confirmation by customer service and may fluctuate with schedules. The signed contract between both parties prevails.
VI. How to Book and Register for the Tianshan Special Train, Where to Buy Tickets and Register?
If you want to take the Tianshan Special Train, please keep this booking guide.
Tianshan Special Train-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:

🔹 Blue Diamond Double Room: Better privacy, suitable for two travelers sharing the cabin. Berths are wider, and the cabin includes a small table and dedicated storage cabinet for higher travel comfort.1. Contact and Consult: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center is available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can inquire about detailed itineraries, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules for the Tianshan Special Train.
2. Choose Travel Products: Based on your free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and seat room type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits, passports, and other basic document information for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain payment receipts, and sign a unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
Travel demand is high from June to September each year, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are limited. It is recommended to check itineraries early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-formal channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. Tianshan Special Train Fees and Service-Related Explanations
Services included in the Tianshan Special Train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and tour support services. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience activities are not included.
All service details, fee standards, and included rights are based on the signed contract between both parties. Travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation. In cases of weather, road conditions, policies, attraction openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., both parties can agree to make reasonable itinerary changes. For more details, contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
All regulations are based on contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws.
If you plan to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 and want to visit the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang without worrying about route planning, you can contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to inquire about the Tianshan Special Train, choose a suitable departure schedule, and start a relaxed Xinjiang panorama tour.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and formal railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.