2026 Tianshan Tourism Train Official Ticketing Channels Summary
How to buy tickets for the Tianshan No. Tourism Special Train? The 2026 Tianshan No. Tourism Special Train tickets must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Special Train Center Manager Mai (☎TEL: 132-0133-3409 same WeChat). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang by train, the Tianshan No. Special Train offers a comfortable journey tailored for silver-aged passengers.
For middle-aged and elderly friends who wish to deeply experience Xinjiang’s scenery while pursuing travel comfort, the ‘Tianshan No.’ tourism special train is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Unlike the tight pace of traditional group tours, this special train operates on the core concept of ‘the train moves with passengers, passengers play while the train stops.’ During the day, you visit key attractions, and at night, the train runs smoothly. There’s no need to frequently move luggage or change berths throughout the journey, truly allowing you to ‘see all of northern and southern Xinjiang while lying down.’
🌄 What is ‘Tianshan No.’?
The ‘Tianshan No.’ is a high-quality tourism special train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department. In 2026, it has been fully upgraded to Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond series carriages, targeting family trips, middle-aged and elderly groups, and tourists who value travel quality. The train connects core cities in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Kashgar, Aksu, and Turpan, covering various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities. The itinerary has a relaxed pace with reasonable daily sightseeing time, balancing sightseeing and rest.
The special train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode—sleep comfortably on the train at night, arrive at the destination in the morning to start exploring, saving daytime hours and avoiding travel fatigue. Ground transfers use air-conditioned tourist buses, and accommodation is arranged at locally well-reviewed hotels or comfortable inns to ensure quality rest.
🛏 ️ Seat Types and Carriage Configuration Highlights
The ‘Tianshan No.’ offers various cabin options to meet different budgets and privacy needs:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Cabin area about 4.9 square meters, lower berth size about 0.9m x 1.95m, upper berth about 0.7m x 1.82m, upper berth equipped with damping device that can be folded to save space; room has soundproof panels, audio, and service bell.
🚂 Traveling slowly through Xinjiang by train, the Tianshan No. Special Train offers a comfortable journey tailored for silver-aged passengers.Blue Diamond Double Room / Executive Double Room:More spacious, usually with two lower berths, suitable for passengers with higher comfort requirements.
Silver Diamond Series (including double rooms, quadruple rooms, presidential suites):Some room types have private bathrooms, offering strong privacy, with decor incorporating cultural elements from various parts of Xinjiang, creating a warm and elegant atmosphere.
Public Facilities:Each carriage end has restrooms, shower rooms, small refrigerators, and water dispensers; the entire train is equipped with sand-proof sealing systems, noise-reducing shock absorbers, 24-hour hot water, and includes a dining car, bar lounge car, and multi-functional entertainment area (with chess tables, massage chairs, etc.).
For passengers over 70 years old, the train is designed with age-friendly considerations:Berth width is appropriate, upper and lower berth heights are reasonable, cabins have one-click call buttons, medical staff accompany the train for health consultations, and lower berths can be prioritized during booking.
✨ Why Choose Tianshan No.?
No berth changes, no luggage moving throughout:Non-valuable large luggage can stay in the carriage, saving the hassle of repeated packing.
Clear meal standards:The itinerary includes three meals a day, with main meals typically being eight dishes and one soup for ten people, with special arrangements like Tianchi ‘Nine Bowls and Three Rows,’ Burqin cold-water fish feast, Xinjiang big plate chicken, and Turpan fruit feast.
Intangible Cultural Heritage and Cultural Experiences:The itinerary incorporates ethnic handicraft observations, home visits, music and dance performances, enriching without overwhelming.
For middle-aged and elderly friends who wish to deeply experience Xinjiang’s scenery while pursuing travel comfort, the ‘Tianshan No.’ tourism special train is becoming an increasingly popular choice. Unlike the tight pace of traditional group tours, this special train operates on the core concept of ‘the train moves with passengers, passengers play while the train stops.’ During the day, you visit key attractions, and at night, the train runs smoothly. There’s no need to frequently move luggage or change berths throughout the journey, truly allowing you to ‘see all of northern and southern Xinjiang while lying down.’and Service Guarantee:A team with 20 years of special train operation experience accompanies the entire journey, with guides, attendants, and medical staff coordinating services to meet various needs during the trip.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Arranged by Actual Route)
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick up, 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 – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – 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
🌄 What is ‘Tianshan No.’?Day 07:Bayanbulak – Duku South Section – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Day 09:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – 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
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Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (drop off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
> Note:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price and Departure Date Information (Latest 2026 Schedule)
The ‘Tianshan No.’ is a high-quality tourism special train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department. In 2026, it has been fully upgraded to Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond series carriages, targeting family trips, middle-aged and elderly groups, and tourists who value travel quality. The train connects core cities in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Kashgar, Aksu, and Turpan, covering various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities. The itinerary has a relaxed pace with reasonable daily sightseeing time, balancing sightseeing and rest.Below are the Urumqi assembly dates and corresponding prices, subject to the signed contract:
Departing May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: 13,999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room/Executive Double Room: 19,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Double Room: 18,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 12,999 RMB/person
Departing July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room/Executive Double Room: 20,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 24,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Double Room: 19,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 13,999 RMB/person
Departing June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 16,999 RMB/person | Lower Berth: 17,999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room: 24,999 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite: 42,888 RMB/person | Executive Double Room: 26,888 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Double Room: 25,888 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Quadruple Room: 17,888 RMB/person
Departing June 13 / 25 / September 5
The special train adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode—sleep comfortably on the train at night, arrive at the destination in the morning to start exploring, saving daytime hours and avoiding travel fatigue. Ground transfers use air-conditioned tourist buses, and accommodation is arranged at locally well-reviewed hotels or comfortable inns to ensure quality rest.Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21,888 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room: 29,888 RMB/person | Silver Diamond Presidential Suite/Executive Double Room/Silver Diamond Double Room/Silver Diamond Quadruple Room prices same as above
Departing October 9 (Autumn Scenery Schedule)
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 RMB/person | Blue Diamond Double Room: 15,999 RMB/person
> Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. For specific availability and costs, please refer to actual consultation and the signed travel contract.
📞 How to Register? Ticket Booking Guide
To ride the Tianshan No. special train, you can register through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. This special train is not sold individually through railway ticket platforms like 12306 but is organized by cooperative travel agencies.
Booking steps are as follows:
1. Contact the Travel Agency: Call Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409 to learn about itinerary details, room availability, and pricing.
🛏️ Seat Types and Carriage Configuration Highlights2. Choose a Product: Based on travel time and preferences, select a cabin type from the Blue Diamond or Silver Diamond series.
3. Provide Information: Submit necessary details such as name and valid ID number for booking registration.
4. Payment and Contract Signing: Pay the travel fee as required and sign the national tourism service supervision unified electronic contract to complete the booking.
> Warm Tips:June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, with popular departure dates having limited seats. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to secure your spot. Be sure to register through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to avoid risks from unofficial channels.
📋 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes round-trip transportation (train sleeper), ground air-conditioned buses, accommodation as listed in the itinerary, three meals a day, first admission tickets to attractions, guide service, travel insurance, and special train butler service. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, related matters can be discussed separately.
All service content and cancellation/change rules comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. Arrangements for transportation, accommodation, and meals in the itinerary are subject to the final signed contract between both parties.
🌟 Slow down to see the most beautiful Xinjiang
The Tianshan No. special train is not just a means of transportation but a journey to savor. As the train slowly crosses the Guozigou Bridge, when you open the cabin window in the morning to see the mist over Kanas, or when you sip a drink in the bar car at night listening to melodious music—you’ll understand that the meaning of travel lies not in speed, but in the state of mind.
If you or your family are planning a safe, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang trip, feel free to call 132-0133-3409 to consult Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for more details. This summer, let the Tianshan No. carry you calmly into the vast and gentle Xinjiang.
For consultation and registration, contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center: 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and pricing.
