Tianshan Special Train Mobile Star Hotel, 13 Day Panoramic Tour of Xinjiang, Multiple Room Types Available
🚂 A journey spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, with one berth securing the entire trip. The Tianshan Express consistently embodies the concept of ‘the train moves with you, and you play while the train stops,’ allowing you to effortlessly connect snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in a moving star-rated hotel.
🌟 Tianshan Express:A Moving Microcosm of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The Tianshan Express is a high-quality tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., specifically designed for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang. It connects Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Aksu, Kashgar, and other places, covering top attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Ancient City.
Core Advantages:
Hassle-Free and Effortless:No need to change berths or trains throughout the journey; luggage stays with your berth, eliminating the hassle of frequent moves.
Efficient Sightseeing:Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, arranging long-distance travel at night so you can explore attractions with full energy during the day.
Panoramic Experience:One trip covers diverse landscapes including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, and villages—a worry-free choice for experiencing Xinjiang.
🛌 Train Berths:Your Mobile Hotel
The Tianshan Express mainly features two series of carriages: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond, both configured to high-grade tourist train standards, offering advantages in space, facilities, and comfort among similar products.
Blue Diamond Carriage:Comfortable Multi-Person Compartment
Layout:Each carriage has 7 four-person compartments, which can be flexibly converted into two-person compartments.
Beds:Lower berth approx. 0.9m wide, upper berth approx. 0.7m wide, both equipped with damping devices that can be folded up against the wall to increase living space.
Facilities:Compartment includes reading lights and power sockets. Public bathrooms (showers, toilets) are available at both ends of the carriage, with a relatively clean environment.
Suitable for:Groups of 2-4 (friends, family) and travelers seeking value for money.
🚂 A journey spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, with one berth securing the entire trip. The Tianshan Express consistently embodies the concept of ‘the train moves with you, and you play while the train stops,’ allowing you to effortlessly connect snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in a moving star-rated hotel.Silver Diamond Carriage:Private and Luxurious Space
Layout:Each carriage has fewer passengers, offering higher privacy and comfort, suitable for family or group compartments.
Room Types:
King Suite:With private bathroom, spacious.
Presidential Single Room:Two single beds, sharing one bathroom.
Executive Twin Room:Two single beds, sharing a vanity, comfortable space.
4-Person Room:Upper berth approx. 0.62m, lower berth approx. 0.64m, upper berth foldable for flexibility.
Suitable for:Families, couples, or small business teams valuing privacy.
Public Areas:Leisurely Moments on the Journey
The train also features dining cars and bar/multifunctional cars, offering Xinjiang specialty cuisine, drinks, and entertainment like karaoke and board games, making your trip fun and never monotonous.
✨ Train Quality:Experience Beyond Accommodation
The core advantage of the Tianshan Express lies in its unique travel rhythm and service details, aiming to provide a hassle-free and comfortable overall experience.
The ‘Train Moves with You’ Rhythm:Travel by night, sightsee by day. Simply sleep and wake up at a new attraction, effectively avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus travel.
Selected Accommodation Along the Way:The itinerary combines train sleeper berths with quality hotels in cities along the route (mostly online-rated 4-diamond or local comfortable hotels), ensuring ample rest at key scenic spots.
🌟 Tianshan Express: A Moving Microcosm of Northern and Southern XinjiangLocal Cuisine Integration:The itinerary includes Xinjiang specialty meals, such as big plate chicken and cold-water fish feast, allowing you to savor local flavors while experiencing the culture.
Thoughtful and Attentive Service:Equipped with full-trip accompanying staff and local guides, some departures offer airport/train station transfer services, with special care for elderly travelers and a relatively relaxed pace.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:13-Day Panoramic View
Day01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and check-in hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day07:Bayinbuluke – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan
Day09:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
The Tianshan Express is a high-quality tourist train created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., specifically designed for in-depth exploration of Xinjiang. It connects Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Aksu, Kashgar, and other places, covering top attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Ancient City.Day13:Urumqi – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation:One Price Includes Multiple Elements
The price of the Tianshan Express depends on the departure date, berth type, and room combination, with significant variations across different departures. Below are reference prices for some departures:
Departure on May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room:13,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Room:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Room:12,999 RMB/person
Departure on July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Core Advantages:Executive Twin Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Room:13,999 RMB/person
Departure on June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:24,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Room:17,888 RMB/person
Departure on June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:29,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Hassle-Free and Effortless: No need to change berths or trains throughout the journey; luggage stays with your berth, eliminating the hassle of frequent moves.Executive Twin Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Room:17,888 RMB/person
Departure on October 9
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:15,999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for some departures. Actual costs, availability, and room arrangements are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and prices may vary by departure.
Factors affecting price include:
Travel Time:Higher prices during peak seasons like summer and National Day.
Berth Type:From multi-person rooms to presidential suites, room types vary significantly in price.
Service Standards:Land accommodation, meal standards, etc., also affect the total price.
Costs typically include:
Transportation:Tianshan Express berths and tourist buses within Xinjiang.
Efficient Sightseeing: Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, arranging long-distance travel at night so you can explore attractions with full energy during the day.Accommodation:Hotels and train sleeper accommodations as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for listed attractions.
Services:Full-trip guide and travel agency liability insurance.
Costs typically exclude:
Round-trip transportation from departure to Urumqi.
Self-paid items and personal expenses within scenic spots.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
> Single Traveler Note:The travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing. Specific service content, accommodation standards, etc., are subject to the actual signed travel contract.
📞 How to Book
You can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Inquiry: Contact the travel agency to confirm desired departure, berth type, and availability.
2. Reservation: Provide traveler names and valid ID numbers for pre-registration, and pay a deposit to secure berths.
3. Contract and Payment: Sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform with the travel agency and pay the remaining balance as agreed.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before the trip and prepare relevant documents and items as instructed.
> For detailed itinerary materials, confirmation of departure availability, or specific costs, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency directly.
