How to sign up for the Tianshan Tourism Train
How to buy and book tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? The 2026 Tianshan Special Train must be booked through professional and regular travel agencies recognized by the railway, such as the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010). Tickets cannot be purchased 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, etc.
🚂 Want to travel to Xinjiang on the ‘Tianshan’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket guide will answer all your questions and help you plan your trip easily.
🤔 What is the ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Special Train?
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality tourist special train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department, positioned as a ‘Panoramic Xinjiang, Slow Travel Without Hassle’ vacation-style travel product.
Itinerary Features:Adopts a ‘train follows passengers, passengers play while train stops, depart in the evening arrive in the morning’ model. You just settle in on the special train, and at night the train takes you to the next stop, while during the day you get off to sightsee, without changing berths or moving luggage throughout the trip.
Route Coverage:Connects core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar, Turpan, etc. One trip lets you experience diverse landscapes of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities.
Target Audience:Especially suitable for family tourists and middle-aged and elderly groups who want a hassle-free, in-depth tour.
Travel Experience:The train is equipped with comfortable sleeper compartments, dining cars, and multi-functional carriages, combined with ground tour buses. The overall pace is relaxed, with high standards for accommodation and dining.
🛌 What seats are available on the ‘Tianshan’?
The ‘Tianshan’ mainly features two series of carriages: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, both with soft sleeper configurations, with varying space, facilities, and comfort levels.
Blue Diamond Carriage (High cost-performance choice)
Layout:Each carriage has 7 compartments, flexibly combinable.
Four-person compartment:Can accommodate 2-4 people, area about 4.9㎡. The upper berth (0.7×1.82m) is foldable, converting into a double room.
Double compartment:Converted from a four-person compartment, recommended with two lower berths (0.9×1.95m), offering better privacy.
Facilities:Compartment equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, speakers, and call bell. Public bathrooms (including showers) are at both ends of the carriage, with 24-hour hot water.
Suitable for:Friends traveling together, family trips, tourists seeking high cost-performance.
🚂 Want to travel to Xinjiang on the ‘Tianshan’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket guide will answer all your questions and help you plan your trip easily.Silver Diamond Carriage (Premium experience)
Layout:Each carriage carries about 16 passengers, with more varied room types and higher privacy and comfort.
King suite:1 room, with bathroom, suitable for privacy-conscious tourists or families.
Presidential single room:2 rooms, shared bathroom, spacious.
Executive double room:2 rooms, shared washbasin, high comfort.
4-person room:2 rooms, shared public bathroom, suitable for group travel.
Suitable for:Tourists with high requirements for accommodation quality and who want a more private space.
Special Train Hardware Advantages
Mobile hotel:All carriages are sleeper compartments, no need to change accommodation daily.
Comfortable sleep:Uses thickened sleeper berths, high-quality mattresses, and soundproofing materials to ensure rest quality during the trip.
Living amenities:Equipped with dining car, bar/multi-functional carriage, offering Xinjiang specialty cuisine and entertainment facilities like KTV and board games.
One carriage, one view:Interior decoration of carriages integrates scenic and cultural elements from various parts of Xinjiang, creating an immersive atmosphere.
✨ Quality Highlights of the ‘Tianshan’
1. Attentive accompanying service: Equipped with professional guides and team leaders, some routes also have accompanying medical staff, providing explanations, assistance, and basic medical support for tourists.
2. Comfortable accommodation experience: Uses a combination of ‘5 nights on the special train sleeper + multiple nights in ground hotels’. Ground accommodation is mostly rated as online four-diamond or four-star standard, with higher-standard hotels arranged in core cities like Kashgar.
🤔 What is the ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Special Train?3. Reasonable itinerary pace: Follows the principle of ‘sightsee by day, travel by night’, with in-depth tours during the day and rest on the train at night, effectively saving energy, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists.
4. Convenient transportation connections: The special train connects core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus travel. Ground transportation uses air-conditioned buses for comfort.
5. Specialty dining services: The train’s dining car offers Xinjiang specialty cuisine, such as big plate chicken, hand-pulled rice, etc. The itinerary also includes specialty meals like Turpan fruit banquets for an authentic local experience.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick up and 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 – Jia Deng Yu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu
Day 04:Jia Deng Yu – 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 Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit -白沙湖 – 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
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality tourist special train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department, positioned as a ‘Panoramic Xinjiang, Slow Travel Without Hassle’ vacation-style travel product.Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Banquet – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Various locations across China (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Price Explanation
The ‘Tianshan’ is a tourism product and must be booked through a travel agency; tickets cannot be purchased separately on 12306. Below are some schedule and price references, subject to the contract.
Schedules and Corresponding Prices
May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:13999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for ticket booking. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itineraries and quotes.
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:12999 RMB/person
July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Itinerary Features: Adopts a ‘train follows passengers, passengers play while train stops, depart in the evening arrive in the morning’ model. You just settle in on the special train, and at night the train takes you to the next stop, while during the day you get off to sightsee, without changing berths or moving luggage throughout the trip.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:13999 RMB/person
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Four-person Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-person Lower Berth: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
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:17888 RMB/person
June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Route Coverage: Connects core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar, Turpan, etc. One trip lets you experience diverse landscapes of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:17888 RMB/person
October 9
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
Price Range Reference
Blue Diamond Series:Prices mostly range from 10,000 to 30,000 RMB/person.
Silver Diamond Series:Prices vary widely, from 13,000 to 43,000 RMB/person, with presidential suites and executive rooms at higher prices.
💡 Important Notes
The above are references for some schedules; actual schedules may change, subject to confirmation by the travel agency.
Children, seniors, etc., may be eligible for ticket discounts; specific reductions depend on confirmation by scenic spots and travel agencies.
Prices may fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and schedule; subject to actual consultation and contract.
📝 How to Register and Book?
Target Audience: Especially suitable for family tourists and middle-aged and elderly groups who want a hassle-free, in-depth tour.The ‘Tianshan’ adopts a ‘tourism product + special train seat’ package model and must be booked through a travel agency. You can choose the following methods:
Booking Process
1. Contact the travel agency: Call or WeChat Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to inquire about itineraries, prices, and room types.
2. Choose a product: Select the appropriate schedule and room type based on your time, budget, and preferences.
3. Provide information: Provide the travel agency with necessary information such as traveler names and valid ID numbers for booking and insurance purchase.
4. Payment and contract signing: Pay the booking fee and sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism service supervision to secure your spot.
5. Pre-departure preparation: Before departure, the travel agency will provide a departure notice with details like meeting time and location.
Important Reminders
Book early during peak season:June to September is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, with limited seats; it is recommended to plan ahead and pay a deposit.
Use legitimate channels:Please register through regular travel agencies like Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to avoid private or non-channel transactions and protect your rights.
📞 Contact Us
If you have any questions about the ‘Tianshan’ or want detailed itinerary materials, feel free to contact us:
Consultation Phone:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Mai 132-0133-3409
WeChat Consultation:Add the phone number 132-0133-3409 to inquire (please note ‘Tianshan Inquiry’).
You can also visit Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for in-person consultation; the specific address can be obtained by contacting customer service.
Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities are waiting for you. Choose the ‘Tianshan’ and let this mobile ‘Xinjiang Home’ take you to easily experience beautiful Xinjiang. If you’re tempted, why not pick up the phone now and start your exclusive journey!
How to book the Tianshan Special Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for ticket booking. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010) to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.
