Tianshan Tourism Train How to Buy Tickets Book Register Fee Details

How to buy tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? For the 2026 Tianshan Special Train, tickets must be booked through the professional travel agency designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: 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.
Want to travel to Xinjiang on the ‘Tianshan Special Train’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket-buying guide will help you sort it out and plan your trip easily.
🚂 What is the ‘Tianshan Special Train’?
The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ is a high-quality, distinctive tourist train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department, named ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train · Tianshan Special Train.’ It is another masterpiece following the ‘Kashgar Special Train’ and ‘Aksu Special Train.’
Itinerary Highlights:The entire trip lasts about 13 days, using a ‘train + bus’ model, connecting Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kashgar, and other places, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, and grasslands.
Core Experience:The special train operates on a ‘train follows passengers, passengers play while train stops’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day. There is no need to change berths throughout the trip, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and transferring.
Target Audience:Suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly groups, and photography enthusiasts who want to visit the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip and prefer a ‘slow pace + in-depth tour.’
🛌 What room types are available? How to choose?
The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ offers various sleeper compartments to meet different budgets and travel needs. All berths are sleeper berths to ensure rest quality during the journey.
Blue Diamond Series
Four-Berth Compartment:Relatively spacious, cost-effective, suitable for traveling with friends or family. Some schedules distinguish between upper and lower berths, with lower berths slightly more expensive.
Two-Berth Compartment:Better privacy, suitable for travelers with higher comfort requirements.
Silver Diamond Series
Presidential Suite:Higher space and facility configuration, suitable for travelers with ample budgets seeking a high-quality experience.

Want to travel to Xinjiang on the ‘Tianshan Special Train’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket-buying guide will help you sort it out and plan your trip easily.Executive Two-Berth Compartment:Comfort and privacy fall between the Blue Diamond two-berth and the Presidential Suite.
Standard Two-Berth/Four-Berth Compartment:Meet different budgets and needs, common choices for group or family trips.
💡 Berth Selection Tips
Budget Priority/Multiple Travelers:Recommended Blue Diamond four-berth compartment, high cost-effectiveness.
Focus on Privacy/Sleep:Consider Blue Diamond or Silver Diamond two-berth compartments.
Pursue High-End Experience:Pay attention to Silver Diamond Presidential Suite or Executive two-berth compartment.
✨ What is the quality? What are the unique features?
The experience highlights of the ‘Tianshan Special Train’ can be summarized as:Hassle-free, comfortable, and enriching.
Hassle-Free Transportation:The entire journey follows a ‘train follows passengers, one berth throughout’ model, no need to change berths or hotels, especially suitable for travelers with large luggage or accompanying elderly family members.
Comfortable Accommodation:The special train uses various car types such as high-class compartments, soft sleepers, and hard sleepers, with interior decorations incorporating Xinjiang folk elements for a rich atmosphere.
Safety Assurance:Some schedules are equipped with onboard medical staff and provide special services for the elderly and children, making travel more reassuring.
Rich Experience:The itinerary covers core scenic spots like Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati, combined with cultural experiences such as the Pamir Plateau and Tajik home visits, offering diverse content.
🗺 ️ How is the itinerary arranged?

🚂 What is the ‘Tianshan Special Train’?The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ follows a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, with a compact and rich itinerary. Here are the daily highlights for you:
Day 01:Arrive in Urumqi, private car pick-up and check into hotel to recharge for the trip.
Day 02:Visit Tianshan Tianchi, then take the special train to Beitun, overnight on the train.
Day 03:Arrive in Beitun, transfer by bus to Kanas Scenic Area, overnight at Jadengyu.
Day 04:Explore Hemu and Colorful Beach, enjoy morning and evening scenery, overnight on the train.
Day 05:Visit Sayram Lake and Guozigou Bridge, experience the grandeur of ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ overnight in Yining.
Day 06:Ride across Nalati Grassland, feel the vastness of the ‘sky grassland,’ overnight in Bayin Town.
Day 07:Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, experience the wonder of ‘four seasons in one day,’ overnight on the train.
Day 08:Delve into the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, overnight in Tashkurgan County.
Day 09:Experience a Tajik home visit, enjoy the pure scenery of Baisha Lake, return to Kashgar.
Day 10:Stroll through Kashgar Old City, feel the charm of the ancient city, overnight on the train.
Day 11:Explore the Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon, marvel at nature’s craftsmanship, overnight on the train.
Day 12:Visit Flaming Mountain and Karez Well, taste the sweetness of the grape estate, return to Urumqi.

The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ is a high-quality, distinctive tourist train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department, named ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train · Tianshan Special Train.’ It is another masterpiece following the ‘Kashgar Special Train’ and ‘Aksu Special Train.’Day 13:Transfer to the station according to the return time, ending the unforgettable Xinjiang journey.
💰 What is the price? When does it depart?
The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ is a packaged tourism product including designated itinerary items. Prices vary by schedule, berth type, and other factors. Below are reference prices for some schedules; please refer to the contract for specifics.
Schedule and Price
May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:13,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:19,999 RMB/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center booking tickets contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to send itineraries and quotes.
Executive Two-Berth Compartment:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:18,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:12,999 RMB/person
July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:14,999 RMB/person

Itinerary Highlights: The entire trip lasts about 13 days, using a ‘train + bus’ model, connecting Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kashgar, and other places, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, and grasslands.Blue Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person
Executive Two-Berth Compartment:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:13,999 RMB/person
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Four-Berth Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Berth Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:24,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Two-Berth Compartment:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:17,888 RMB/person

Core Experience: The special train operates on a ‘train follows passengers, passengers play while train stops’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day. There is no need to change berths throughout the trip, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and transferring.June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:29,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive Two-Berth Compartment:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:17,888 RMB/person
October 9
Blue Diamond Four-Berth Compartment:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Two-Berth Compartment:15,999 RMB/person
Price Explanation
The above are reference prices for 2026, which may fluctuate due to schedule, berth type, season, and other factors.
The price includes special train seats, accommodation, meals, first entrance fees to scenic spots, and guide services, but does not include round-trip transportation to Urumqi from the departure point or personal expenses.

Target Audience: Suitable for families, middle-aged and elderly groups, and photography enthusiasts who want to visit the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip and prefer a ‘slow pace + in-depth tour.’ For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; specifics are subject to the contract.
📞 How to register and book?
The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ is a packaged tourism product and does not sell individual tickets; it must be booked through a regular travel agency.
Booking Process
1. Consultation: Contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to learn about schedules, prices, and room types.
2. Confirmation: Confirm the desired schedule and room type, provide traveler information to lock in seats.
3. Contract Signing: After paying a deposit, sign a unified electronic contract under the National Tourism Service Supervision.
4. Departure: Receive the departure notice before departure and prepare accordingly.
Contact Information
Phone:132-0133-3409
WeChat:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, consult Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409
💡 Warm Tips
June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, so it is recommended to inquire and book early.
Please be sure to book through regular channels to protect your rights.
Xinjiang’s vastness and beauty are worth savoring at a slow pace. The ‘Tianshan Special Train’ will take you to experience the colorful scenery and unique charm of this land. If you are tempted, contact Manager Mai now to start your exclusive Xinjiang trip!
How to book tickets for the Tianshan Special Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to book tickets by contacting Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010), send detailed itineraries and quotes.