2026 Tianshan Tourism Train Ticket Booking Process
【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 Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Tourist Train Complete Travel Guide
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan is a special tourist train under the New Oriental Express brand, focusing on long-distance leisure and slow travel. Upgraded and optimized in 2026, it is positioned as a long-distance travel product balancing quality and cost-effectiveness. It uses 25T/25G air-conditioned silent carriages, sand-proof and sealed, with smooth operation. The core model is ‘train follows passengers, travel by day and sleep by night, no bunk changes, no transfers,’ solving the pain points of Xinjiang’s vast territory and tiring journeys. The entire train has been age-friendly renovated, suitable for family trips, group outings with friends, and senior travel. One trip covers key attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and the hassle of repacking luggage and intercity transfers.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan Special Train offers various seat and cabin types, differing in space, facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences:
✨ Blue Diamond Series Cabins
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:Lower bunk width 0.9m, length 1.95m; upper bunk with damping device can be folded against the wall. Every 7 cabins share public bathrooms and showers. Each carriage has a small public refrigerator, suitable for group trips with friends and family.
Blue Diamond Double Room:More spacious with better privacy, ideal for two travelers.
✨ Silver Diamond Series Cabins
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Superior space configuration compared to Blue Diamond Quadruple Room, with higher comfort.
Silver Diamond Double Room:Ample space with a good stay experience.
Executive Double Room:Equipped with bathroom, strong privacy.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Tourist Train Complete Travel GuideSilver Diamond Presidential Suite:Complete facilities to meet high-end travel needs.
The train boasts outstanding hardware, with two dining cars, a leisure entertainment car, and a bar car. The dining car can accommodate multiple diners simultaneously. The leisure car features sofas, chess tables, massage chairs, etc., for relaxation during the journey. Corridors have anti-slip carpets and handrails, corners are rounded, cabin ladders are widened and anti-slip, and emergency call buttons are installed at bedsides and bathrooms for safety. The entire train has a constant temperature air conditioning system, 24-hour hot water supply, and good sound insulation for undisturbed rest.
III. 💁 Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan Special Train offers unique travel experiences in service details and itinerary, distinct from regular travel:
👉 Thoughtful Accompanying Service:Each carriage has a dedicated butler on duty 24/7, along with onboard medical staff for health services. Dual tour guides accompany throughout, explaining history, culture, and attractions along the way.
👉 Comfortable Accommodation Experience:Uses a combination of train sleeper and local hotel accommodation, without repeatedly changing bunks or moving luggage. The pace is relaxed without rushing.
👉 Exclusive Special Arrangements:Dining car chefs prepare meals balancing Xinjiang specialties and general tastes. Itinerary includes folk home visits, special fruit banquets, and other interactive activities to enrich the experience.
👉 Convenient Transportation Experience:Follows a schedule of night travel and daytime sightseeing, placing long-distance travel during rest hours. The train stops near scenic spots, reducing bus transfer time, leaving ample daytime for sightseeing.
👉 Reasonable Dining Standards:All meals marked in the itinerary are included. Dietary restrictions are inquired in advance, and meal arrangements can be flexibly adjusted.
In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, or schedule changes, the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
IV. 🗺️ Simplified Itinerary for the Tianshan Special Train
The 13-day Xinjiang Panorama Itinerary is as follows:
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special TrainDay 01:Departure → Urumqi, transfer to hotel after pickup | Meals: Self-arranged | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun → Kanas → Jia Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu ⚠️ Kanas accommodation does not include breakfast
Day 04:Jia Deng Yu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper ⚠️ Hemu accommodation does not include breakfast
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: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Reistan 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 Folk Home Visit →白沙湖 → Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb → 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 → Special Fruit Banquet → Karez Well → Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
The Tianshan is a special tourist train under the New Oriental Express brand, focusing on long-distance leisure and slow travel. Upgraded and optimized in 2026, it is positioned as a long-distance travel product balancing quality and cost-effectiveness. It uses 25T/25G air-conditioned silent carriages, sand-proof and sealed, with smooth operation. The core model is ‘train follows passengers, travel by day and sleep by night, no bunk changes, no transfers,’ solving the pain points of Xinjiang’s vast territory and tiring journeys. The entire train has been age-friendly renovated, suitable for family trips, group outings with friends, and senior travel. One trip covers key attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and the hassle of repacking luggage and intercity transfers.Day 13:Urumqi → Return to various destinations, send off according to flight/train time, trip concludes successfully | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
V. 📅 2026 Tianshan Special Train Departure Dates and Price Explanation
The 2026 Tianshan Special Train has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with denser schedules during peak tourist seasons to meet different travel plans. Prices vary by seat type and departure schedule. Below is the reference schedule and price list for New Oriental Express assembly in Urumqi:
I. May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
II. July 28 and August 11 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Tianshan Special TrainBlue 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
III. June 2, July 8, August 23, and September 4 Schedules
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Bunk:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Lower Bunk:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
The Tianshan Special Train offers various seat and cabin types, differing in space, facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences:Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
IV. June 13, June 25, and September 5 Schedules
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
V. October 9 Off-Peak Schedule
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
The above are reference prices, which may fluctuate slightly by season, room type, and schedule. Actual prices are subject to consultation and contract. Availability can be confirmed with staff.
✨ Blue Diamond Series CabinsVI. 📞 Tianshan Special Train Booking and Registration Method
If you want to take the Tianshan Special Train, here is your ticket booking guide.
Tianshan Special Train travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
Reference booking process:
1. Contact and Consult: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Get detailed itinerary, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
2. Choose Travel Product: Based on your free time and preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and seat type.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits, passports, etc., for registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the booking deposit as per the travel agency’s requirements, receive payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to finalize the booking.
Travel demand is high from June to September annually, and seats for popular long-distance special train routes are limited. It is recommended to check schedules early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Bookings can be made through Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Pay attention to various online travel information, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. 📝 Tianshan Special Train Cost and Service Explanation
The Tianshan Special Train itinerary includes standard services such as transportation, basic accommodation, and tour arrangements. Personal voluntary consumption and optional experiences are not included.
Single travelers: The travel agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation.
All service details, fee standards, and included benefits are subject to the signed contract. Specific travel rights and fees are based on actual consultation and contract. For more details, contact customer service. Cancellation and change rules follow tourism laws.
If you plan to travel across northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026 and don’t want the hassle of frequent transfers and packing, consider the Tianshan Special Train for a leisurely tour of Xinjiang’s natural and cultural scenery. For any questions, contact Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. We look forward to embarking on a magnificent journey through Xinjiang with you.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official 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 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.

