2026 Tianshan Xinjiang Special Train Exclusive Booking Official Website Registration Steps

How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? The 2026 Tianshan Special Train must be booked through the official professional travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai to purchase tickets. It cannot be booked through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting the itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing the contract, among other steps.
🚞 Travel across Northern and Southern Xinjiang on the 2026 Tianshan Special Train:One-stop tour of the core scenery of the Tianshan Mountains
🌟 Basic Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train
In 2026, Xinjiang Railway will create a multi-level tourism special train product matrix of ‘high-quality + comfortable + affordable’ types. It plans to operate 11 Tianshan Special Trains throughout the year, which are comfortable-type products in the matrix, positioned as Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop special trains balancing travel comfort and cost-effectiveness. The target audience includes family trips, elderly travelers, and friends traveling together. The overall travel pace is relaxed, adopting a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, saving tourists the hassle of frequent luggage packing and transit changes. The 13-day itinerary covers core attractions such as Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in Northern Xinjiang, and the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Wensu Grand Canyon in Southern Xinjiang, allowing tourists to experience the natural and cultural scenery of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go without complicated travel planning.
As one of the key tourism special train products launched by Xinjiang Railway in 2026, the Tianshan Special Train’s route design covers most classic attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, avoiding the redundant rush segments of regular tour groups. Tourists do not need to book segmented transportation, scramble for attraction tickets, or find local accommodation themselves. All travel-related arrangements are handled by dedicated personnel, making the travel process more worry-free.
🛏 ️ Tianshan Special Train Carriage Seats and Hardware Advantages
The Tianshan Special Train offers various seat compartments to meet the needs of tourists with different group sizes and budgets. The specific configurations and features are as follows:
▪️ Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:The compartment is spacious, equipped with a rest area and bathroom facilities, with ample storage space, suitable for tourists with high requirements for privacy and comfort.
▪️ Executive 2-person / Blue Diamond 2-person / Silver Diamond 2-person: The double-occupancy compartments are well-arranged, equipped with comfortable bedding, charging ports, and temperature control devices, with enough activity space inside. Traveling companions won’t feel cramped, making them suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
▪️ Blue Diamond 4-person / Silver Diamond 4-person:Designed with upper and lower bunks, equipped with anti-slip ladders and bedside handrails, balancing practicality and comfort, suitable for families or groups of friends, offering higher cost-effectiveness.

🚞 Travel across Northern and Southern Xinjiang on the 2026 Tianshan Special Train: One-stop tour of the core scenery of the Tianshan MountainsIn terms of overall hardware configuration, the Tianshan Special Train carriages feature soundproofing and sand-proofing treatment, with minimal shaking and low noise during operation, ensuring tourists’ nighttime rest quality. The public areas of the carriages include dining cars and rest areas, with clean and tidy public bathroom facilities maintained by dedicated staff throughout the journey. The carriages are equipped with age-friendly handrails and emergency call devices, providing corresponding guarantees for tourists of all ages.
💁 Tianshan Special Train Services and Itinerary Features
Unlike regular group tours or independent travel, the Tianshan Special Train’s services and itinerary design include several special arrangements suitable for traveling in Xinjiang:
▪️ Attentive Accompanying Services: The special train is accompanied by dedicated staff throughout the journey, along with on-board medical personnel who carry common medications. Any physical discomfort during the trip can be promptly addressed. Professional guides provide explanations of natural and cultural knowledge at scenic spots along the way, enriching the sightseeing experience.
▪️ Comfortable Accommodation Experience: The itinerary combines ‘sleeping on the train at night and staying in local hotels/hostels during the day.’ Train accommodation eliminates the hassle of packing luggage and changing hotels daily, while local accommodation allows tourists to rest fully after a day of sightseeing without staying up late for long drives.
▪️ Special Meal Arrangements: Except for the first day’s meals in Urumqi, which are self-catered, all other breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included. Meals feature Xinjiang’s local flavors, allowing tourists to enjoy specialties like big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and grilled meat during the trip without needing to research dining options.
▪️ Reasonable Itinerary Arrangement:The 13-day loop covers nearly 20 core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, with no redundant rush arrangements. Each attraction has ample time for sightseeing, avoiding superficial visits. The route design follows the principle of ‘leaving time for the attractions,’ minimizing daytime travel time, with a relaxed pace suitable for tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang.
In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and check-in at hotel) | Meals: Self-catered | Accommodation: Urumqi

🌟 Basic Introduction to the Tianshan Special TrainDay 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: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – 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 Princess 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

In 2026, Xinjiang Railway will create a multi-level tourism special train product matrix of ‘high-quality + comfortable + affordable’ types. It plans to operate 11 Tianshan Special Trains throughout the year, which are comfortable-type products in the matrix, positioned as Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop special trains balancing travel comfort and cost-effectiveness. The target audience includes family trips, elderly travelers, and friends traveling together. The overall travel pace is relaxed, adopting a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, saving tourists the hassle of frequent luggage packing and transit changes. The 13-day itinerary covers core attractions such as Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in Northern Xinjiang, and the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and Wensu Grand Canyon in Southern Xinjiang, allowing tourists to experience the natural and cultural scenery of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go without complicated travel planning.Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation
The following are the Urumqi assembly dates and corresponding reference prices for the 2026 Tianshan Special Train. Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and schedule. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for details. Availability is subject to real-time confirmation:
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center ticket booking contact Manager Mai, with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai for itinerary and pricing.
Blue Diamond 4-person:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:19999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person:19999 RMB/person

As one of the key tourism special train products launched by Xinjiang Railway in 2026, the Tianshan Special Train’s route design covers most classic attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, avoiding the redundant rush segments of regular tour groups. Tourists do not need to book segmented transportation, scramble for attraction tickets, or find local accommodation themselves. All travel-related arrangements are handled by dedicated personnel, making the travel process more worry-free.Silver Diamond 2-person:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond 4-person:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive 2-person:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4

🛏️ Tianshan Special Train Carriage Seats and Hardware AdvantagesBlue Diamond 4-person Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-person Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond 4-person:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:29888 RMB/person

The Tianshan Special Train offers various seat compartments to meet the needs of tourists with different group sizes and budgets. The specific configurations and features are as follows:Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-person:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-person:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond 4-person:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person:15999 RMB/person
For single travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require separate negotiation. All itinerary and fee-related agreements are based on the formal tourism contract signed by both parties, with rights and responsibilities governed by relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law.
📝 Registration Method
Registration can be made through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. For specific schedule availability and itinerary details, please consult the staff. Address-related information can be obtained from customer service.
Travel Tips:Xinjiang has a vast territory with significant temperature differences between day and night. Before traveling, prepare sunscreen, comfortable hiking shoes, and clothing suitable for temperatures ranging from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius to meet the needs of different scenarios.
For inquiries about Xinjiang train special train registration, contact Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for ticket booking, and request detailed itineraries and pricing.