2026 Tianshan Tourism Train Peak Season Ticket Booking Tips

【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 official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one trip?
Many people’s first reaction is:Take a train to Xinjiang. Among the many tourist special trains, the Tianshan Special Train has been very popular in recent years, especially suitable for tourists who don’t want to change hotels frequently and prefer to ‘see the scenery during the day and travel at night.’
This article, from the perspective of someone ‘experiencing the Tianshan Special Train for the first time,’ will give you a detailed understanding of this special train, see who it’s suitable for, how to play, how to choose a berth, and how to register, helping you decide if this trip is your ‘cup of tea.’
🛤 ️ 1. Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train
✨ Official Positioning
The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ is a tourist special train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Departing from Urumqi, it adopts a loop operation mode, connecting important scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City. The itinerary usually covers 12 to 15 days, focusing on ‘the train follows the people, people play while the train stops,’ packaging transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing together.
✨ Operation Mode
One of its main features is ‘departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, traveling at night, and sightseeing during the day.’ At night, the train departs from one city, and tourists rest on board; they arrive at the next stop early in the morning, get off to play all day, and board the train again at night to head to the next destination. This arrangement saves time on the road during the day and avoids the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
✨ Route Features
In terms of route design, the Tianshan Special Train covers typical natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang:
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, and grasslands, such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Bayinbuluke.
Southern Xinjiang Customs:Ancient cities, canyons, plateaus, and river valleys, such as Kashgar Ancient City, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, and Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon.
One trip can connect the diverse geographical features and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang.
✨ Hardware and Services
The carriages include hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, multi-functional leisure cars, etc., and have been customized and renovated to incorporate Xinjiang folk elements. The train provides 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and charging services. Public areas also have bars, booth seats, children’s play areas, etc., suitable for passengers with different needs.

🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one trip?✨ Suitable Audience
Overall, the Tianshan Special Train is more suitable for the following groups of people:
Families or middle-aged and elderly friends who want a ‘slow trip.’
Tourists who want to visit northern and southern Xinjiang in one go but don’t want to plan transportation and accommodation themselves.
People who like the ‘train + car’ combination and want to balance rest and sightseeing during the trip.
🛌 2. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Tianshan Special Train
The compartments of the Tianshan Special Train are mainly divided into the Blue Diamond series and the Silver Diamond series. Different seats vary in space, facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing you to choose freely based on budget and travel preferences.
Blue Diamond Series:High-cost-performance multi-person/double-person option
Layout and Beds:Each carriage has 7 four-person compartments, which can be upgraded to two-person compartments. The lower berth is about 0.9m x 1.95m, and the upper berth is about 0.7m x 1.82m, with a damping device that can be folded up.
Facilities and Hygiene:The compartment has a small table, reading lights, etc. Public toilets and showers are at both ends of the carriage, and the whole train provides 24-hour hot water.
Suitable Audience:Families, friends traveling together, or tourists with a limited budget but who want to experience the special train.
Silver Diamond Series:High-end option focusing on privacy and comfort
Layout and Room Types:Each carriage has fewer passengers and more room types, including suites with bathrooms, presidential single rooms, executive standard rooms, and four-person compartments.
Facilities and Experience:Some room types have bathrooms, and public areas have washbasins. The overall sense of space and privacy is stronger, suitable for tourists with higher accommodation requirements.
Public Areas:The ‘leisure living room’ during the journey

Many people’s first reaction is: take a train to Xinjiang. Among the many tourist special trains, the Tianshan Special Train has been very popular in recent years, especially suitable for tourists who don’t want to change hotels frequently and prefer to ‘see the scenery during the day and travel at night.’Dining Car:Provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Xinjiang specialty cuisine in a comfortable environment.
Bar Car:Has a bar, sofas, KTV, etc., for casual gatherings.
Multi-functional Leisure Car:Has booth seats, children’s play areas, massage areas, etc., to meet the needs of different passengers.
🌟 3. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan Special Train differs significantly from regular travel in terms of service details and itinerary arrangements, mainly reflected in the following aspects:
Attentive Accompanying Service:Equipped with full-time healthcare personnel and emergency command vehicles. Tour guides accompany the entire journey, answering questions and coordinating needs at any time.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:Adopts the ‘travel at night, sightsee during the day’ mode, saving time on the road during the day. The train is equipped with public shower facilities, soundproofed compartments, and smooth night travel to ensure rest quality.
Exclusive Special Arrangements:The itinerary covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, Duku Highway, and Kashgar Ancient City. Some schedules also include folk experiences like visiting local ethnic families.
Convenient Transportation Experience:Uses a ‘train + car’ transportation mode, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day. No transfers or berth changes throughout the journey, and luggage can be stored in the compartment, saving effort and worry.
Reasonable Meal Standards:Meals marked in the itinerary include breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with some meals being Xinjiang specialties such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and roasted lamb.
🗺 ️ 4. Simple Itinerary for the Tianshan Special Train
13-Day Xinjiang Panorama Itinerary
Day 01:Departure → Urumqi, pick up by special car and check into hotel. Meals: All self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Jadengyu ⚠️ Kanas accommodation does not include breakfast

This article, from the perspective of someone ‘experiencing the Tianshan Special Train for the first time,’ will give you a detailed understanding of this special train, see who it’s suitable for, how to play, how to choose a berth, and how to register, helping you decide if this trip is your ‘cup of tea.’Day 04:Jadengyu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghenan. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper ⚠️ Hemu accommodation does not include breakfast
Day 05:Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Liuxing Street → Yining. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayinbuluke. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Reistan Old Street → Kashgar. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Taxkorgan County
Day 09:Taxkorgan County → Tajik Folk Home Visit → Baisha Lake → Kashgar. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb → Aksu. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon → Ta Village → Turpan. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Train sleeper

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Manor → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well → Urumqi. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi → Return to various destinations. Send-off according to flight/train time. The trip ends successfully. Meals: Breakfast included | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 5. 2026 Tianshan Special Train Departure Dates and Price Information
New Oriental Express Urumqi Assembly Schedule & Price List
1. May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment:13999 RMB/person

🛤️ 1. Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special TrainBlue Diamond Two-Person Compartment:19999 RMB/person
Executive Two-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Compartment:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Compartment:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28, August 11 Schedules
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Compartment:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Two-Person Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Compartment:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Compartment:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2, July 8, August 23, September 4 Schedules
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Compartment:24999 RMB/person

✨ Official PositioningSilver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Two-Person Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Compartment:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Compartment:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13, June 25, September 5 Schedules
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Compartment:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Two-Person Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Person Compartment:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Person Compartment:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9 Off-Peak Schedule
Blue Diamond Four-Person Compartment:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Person Compartment:15999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips

The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ is a tourist special train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. Departing from Urumqi, it adopts a loop operation mode, connecting important scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Ancient City. The itinerary usually covers 12 to 15 days, focusing on ‘the train follows the people, people play while the train stops,’ packaging transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing together.The above are reference prices for some schedules in 2026. Actual costs, availability, and room arrangements may vary with the schedule. Please refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 6. Tianshan Special Train Booking and Registration Method
If you want to take the Tianshan Special Train, please keep this ticket 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 Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
1. Contact and Consultation: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Tianshan Special Train.
2. Choose Travel Product: Based on your free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers (Mainland Travel Permits for Hong Kong and Macau Residents, passports, etc.) of travelers for registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain relevant 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 for popular long-distance special train routes are tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your desired seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
📋 7. Tianshan Special Train Fees and Service Related Instructions
The service items included in the Tianshan Special Train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and signing. For more details, please contact customer service for detailed instructions.
💌 8. Conclusion:Pack Xinjiang into Your Itinerary
One Tianshan Special Train, 13 days, starting from Urumqi and returning to Urumqi. You don’t need to figure out complex transportation yourself, nor drag your luggage to find hotels every day. Just follow the rhythm of the train and guide, and collect the morning of Tianshan Tianchi, the lake water of Kanas, the morning mist of Hemu, the blue of Sayram Lake, the grassland of Nalati, the sunset of Bayinbuluke, the distant mountains of the Pamir Plateau, and the streets of Kashgar Ancient City into your itinerary one by one.
If you also want to give yourself a Xinjiang trip that is ‘not rushed and not troublesome,’ you might as well start by learning about the Tianshan Special Train. To get the latest schedules, seat availability, and prices, you can directly contact Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, tell him your travel time, number of people, and budget, and let him help you match a suitable schedule and room type.
May this Tianshan Special Train take you, over 13 days, to slowly see and remember the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.