2026 Tianshan Xinjiang Special Train Tour Route Official Website Booking and Registration Method

How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? To book tickets for the 2026 Tianshan Special Train, you must go through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be bought through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚂 Want to travel around Xinjiang in 2026 without rushing, planning, or frequently packing and moving hotels? The Tianshan Tourism Special Train can help you enjoy a comfortable travel experience lying down while exploring northern and southern Xinjiang. As a special train designed for long-distance travel in Xinjiang, the Tianshan has been fully upgraded in 2026, becoming a top choice for many tourists touring Xinjiang.
✨ Basic Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train
The Tianshan is a tourism special train created by China Railway Urumqi Group, launched in 2023 and fully optimized and upgraded in 2026. It is positioned as a high-end tourism special train that balances quality and cost-effectiveness, featuring an operation model of ‘the train follows the traveler, travel by day and rest by night, one berth all the way.’ This addresses the pain points of Xinjiang’s vast territory, long distances between attractions, and tiring journeys. The target audience covers all age groups, whether traveling with friends and family, with elderly and children, or solo travelers wanting a hassle-free Xinjiang trip. There is no need to change trains or frequently switch berths throughout the journey. Large non-valuable luggage can be left on the train without moving it each time you visit a site. At night, while the train runs smoothly, passengers can rest, and during the day, they can get off directly at stops to explore attractions, turning travel time into rest time for a more relaxed overall experience.
🛏 ️ Tianshan Special Train Seats and Hardware Advantages
✅ Diverse Compartment Types to Suit Different Travel Needs
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Each compartment has 2 upper berths and 2 lower berths. The lower berth measures 0.9m*1.95m, and the upper berth measures 0.7m*1.82m. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall for flexible space. Suitable for 4 friends or family traveling together, offering better value for money.
Blue Diamond Double Room:Upgraded from a quadruple room, with the upper berth folded away to retain 2 lower berths, offering more spaciousness and enhanced privacy. Ideal for couples or two travelers.
Executive Double Room, Silver Diamond Double Room:Better space configuration, suitable for travelers with higher accommodation requirements.
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:Also equipped with upper and lower berths, more affordable, suitable for groups on a budget.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Higher-end configuration, ample space, offering a better living experience.

🚂 Want to travel around Xinjiang in 2026 without rushing, planning, or frequently packing and moving hotels? The Tianshan Tourism Special Train can help you enjoy a comfortable travel experience lying down while exploring northern and southern Xinjiang. As a special train designed for long-distance travel in Xinjiang, the Tianshan has been fully upgraded in 2026, becoming a top choice for many tourists touring Xinjiang.✅ Comfortable and Thoughtful Hardware Configuration Throughout the Train
The entire special train uses 25T/25G air-conditioned silent carriages with sand-proof sealing, ensuring smooth and quiet travel. Even on Xinjiang’s windy and sandy routes, the interior remains clean and comfortable. The train has undergone age-friendly renovations, with widened aisles, anti-slip flooring, emergency call devices in each compartment, and full barrier-free facilities, making it safer for elderly travelers.
Each carriage has Chinese and Western-style restrooms and public shower rooms at both ends, with 24-hour hot water supply to meet long-distance travel hygiene needs. The carriages also feature shared mini-fridges, water dispensers, and washbasin areas. Large panoramic windows allow passengers to enjoy views of the Gobi, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands along the way without leaving the train.
✅ Public Function Carriages Enrich the Travel Experience
In addition to sleeping carriages, the train includes a golden combination of a bar car, dining car, and entertainment car. During breaks, passengers can relax in the entertainment car, chat in the bar car, or enjoy various Xinjiang specialties in the dining car, tasting local flavors without getting off the train, making the journey less monotonous.
💡 Tianshan Special Train Services and Itinerary Features
✅ Full-Process Attentive Accompanying Services
The special train is equipped with a 24-hour dedicated butler, bilingual guides, and onboard medical staff, providing health monitoring, emergency medical care, and itinerary coordination throughout the journey. Upon arrival in Urumqi, there is a dedicated pick-up service, and each attraction visit includes exclusive bus transfers, so travelers don’t need to plan their own transportation routes, making the trip more worry-free.
✅ Scientifically Reasonable Itinerary Arrangement
The entire journey follows the logic of ‘night travel, day sightseeing,’ connecting all key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang without backtracking. In one trip, travelers can experience diverse Xinjiang landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and deserts. Meals include various local Xinjiang specialties, allowing travelers to taste authentic flavors without searching for restaurants.
✅ High Travel Freedom

✨ Basic Introduction to the Tianshan Special TrainLarge non-valuable luggage can be left on the train berth throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack and move it each time you change destinations, saving energy for sightseeing. If the itinerary needs to be adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or other factors, both parties can agree on reasonable changes, offering greater flexibility.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary of the Tianshan Special Train
This Tianshan Special Train itinerary covers northern and southern Xinjiang over 13 days, with the specific schedule as follows:
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia登峪
Day 04:Jia登峪 – Hemu -五彩滩 – 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
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper

The Tianshan is a tourism special train created by China Railway Urumqi Group, launched in 2023 and fully optimized and upgraded in 2026. It is positioned as a high-end tourism special train that balances quality and cost-effectiveness, featuring an operation model of ‘the train follows the traveler, travel by day and rest by night, one berth all the way.’ This addresses the pain points of Xinjiang’s vast territory, long distances between attractions, and tiring journeys. The target audience covers all age groups, whether traveling with friends and family, with elderly and children, or solo travelers wanting a hassle-free Xinjiang trip. There is no need to change trains or frequently switch berths throughout the journey. Large non-valuable luggage can be left on the train without moving it each time you visit a site. At night, while the train runs smoothly, passengers can rest, and during the day, they can get off directly at stops to explore attractions, turning travel time into rest time for a more relaxed overall experience.Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan County
Day 09:Taxkorgan County – Ethnic Group Home Visits -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 – 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
💰 Tianshan Special Train Prices and Group Dates

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center: Contact Manager Mai for ticket booking and purchase. Manager Mai has over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itineraries and quotes.
The Urumqi assembly dates and reference prices for the 2026 Tianshan Special Train are as follows. Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing:
1. Reference prices for the group assembling on May 7:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 RMB/person

🛏️ Tianshan Special Train Seats and Hardware AdvantagesBlue Diamond Double Room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12,999 RMB/person
2. Reference prices for groups assembling on July 28 and August 11:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19,999 RMB/person

✅ Diverse Compartment Types to Suit Different Travel NeedsSilver Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 RMB/person
3. Reference prices for groups assembling on June 2, July 8, August 23, and September 4:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 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
4. Reference prices for groups assembling on June 13, 25, and September 5:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21,888 RMB/person

Blue Diamond Quadruple Room: Each compartment has 2 upper berths and 2 lower berths. The lower berth measures 0.9m*1.95m, and the upper berth measures 0.7m*1.82m. The upper berth has a damping device and can be folded up against the wall for flexible space. Suitable for 4 friends or family traveling together, offering better value for money.Blue Diamond Double Room:29,888 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
5. Reference prices for the group assembling on October 9:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15,999 RMB/person
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require further negotiation. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may vary by departure date. All rules are based on contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws. Involving weather, road conditions, policies, attraction openings, departure date changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., both parties can agree on reasonable itinerary changes.
📞 Registration Method
For more information about the Tianshan Special Train, you can consult Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for details on itineraries, availability, and precautions.
Before traveling, you can learn about Xinjiang’s local climate characteristics, prepare appropriate clothing, sunscreen, etc. During scenic spot visits, follow relevant regulations, travel responsibly, and enjoy a comfortable and pleasant Xinjiang travel memory.
For inquiries about Xinjiang train special tours, contact the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to book tickets and purchase. Contact Manager Mai to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.