2026 Tianshan Tourism Train Official Website Registration Guide Phone

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Many people first hear about the ‘Tianshan’ and picture ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train.’ But when it comes time to sign up, they often get stuck on a few questions:
What exactly is the ‘Tianshan’?
How is the itinerary arranged?
What is the price for 2026?
Who should I contact to sign up reliably?
This guide, from a ‘registration guide’ perspective, will help you clarify step by step, allowing you to plan this Xinjiang trip with a clear mind. 🚂
📝 I. What is the ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train?
Simply put, the ‘Tianshan’ is a tourist train operated by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., starting and ending in Urumqi, running on a loop route. It combines the train with tourist buses, allowing you to ‘travel with the train, stop to play, depart in the evening and arrive in the morning.’ You sleep on the train one night and arrive at a new scenic spot the next day, without changing berths or moving luggage.
🚄 Operational Features
Operating Time:Mainly concentrated from May to October each year, with June to September being the peak tourist season, offering relatively frequent departures.
Trip Duration:Common products are 12 to 13 days, covering core scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang.
🛏 ️ Carriage Environment
Train Configuration:The formation includes hard sleepers, soft sleepers, dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure cars, with 24-hour hot water, air conditioning, and charging services available on board.
Cabin Types:
Blue Diamond Series:Each carriage has 7 four-person cabins (upgradable to two-person cabins), with lower berths about 0.9m x 1.95m and upper berths about 0.7m x 1.82m (with damping device for folding). Public restrooms and showers are at both ends of the carriage.
Silver Diamond Series:Each carriage accommodates about 16 people, with more varied room types, including king-size suites with bathrooms, presidential single rooms, double executive standard rooms, and four-person cabins.
📍 Route Coverage
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, etc.
Southern Xinjiang Culture:Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Lop Nur Village, Bosten Lake, etc.

Many people first hear about the ‘Tianshan’ and picture ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train.’ But when it comes time to sign up, they often get stuck on a few questions:🗺 ️ II. Reference Itinerary for the 13-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama
The following itinerary is compiled based on 2026 product materials. The specific arrangements are subject to the contract signed before departure.
Day 1:Arrive in Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi, with dedicated airport/train station pickup and transfer to the hotel.
Free time to explore the city and taste local cuisine.
Day 2:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Morning visit to the ‘Jade Pool on Earth’ Tianshan Tianchi.
Afternoon board the special train to Beitun, overnight on the train.
Day 3:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu
After arrival, transfer by car to the Kanas scenic area, visiting Kanas Lake, Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Sleeping Dragon Bay, etc.
Evening head to Jadengyu for accommodation.
Day 4:Jadengyu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghenan
Early morning visit to the ‘Back Garden’ Hemu Village, enjoying morning mist and wooden houses.
Afternoon visit Colorful Beach, admiring the Yadan landform and the confluence of the Irtysh River.
Evening board the special train to Jinghenan.
Day 5:Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Yining
Visit ‘the Last Tear of the Atlantic’ Sayram Lake, strolling along the lakeside.
Pass by the Guozigou Bridge, enjoying canyon views.
Evening arrive in Yining, with time to explore Liuxing Street.

What exactly is the ‘Tianshan’?Day 6:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak
Head to the ‘Sky Grassland’ Nalati, enjoying the prairie scenery.
Afternoon arrive at Bayanbulak, watching the sunset at ‘Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.’
Overnight in Bayanbulak Town.
Day 7:Bayanbulak → Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Kashgar
Cross the scenic southern section of the Duku Highway.
Visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon.
Evening board the special train to Kashgar.
Day 8:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Taxkorgan
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, enjoying the snow peaks of the Kunlun Mountains.
Visit Karakul Lake, Stone Fortress, and Golden Grassland.
Evening arrive in Taxkorgan for accommodation.
Day 9:Taxkorgan → Tajik Home Visit → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Morning experience a home visit with local ethnic groups, experiencing the highland ethnic customs.
Visit Baisha Lake, enjoying the blue-and-white landscape of the ‘Highland Flat Lake.’
Evening return to Kashgar.
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → Korla
Visit Kashgar Old City, experiencing the millennia-old cityscape.
Visit cultural sites like Fragrant Concubine Garden and Id Kah Mosque.

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How is the itinerary arranged? Evening board the special train to Korla.
Day 11:Korla → Lop Nur Village → Bosten Lake → Urumqi
Explore Lop Nur Village, learning about the ancient Lop Nur lifestyle.
Visit the Lotus Sea World of Bosten Lake, enjoying the wetland scenery.
Evening board the special train back to Urumqi.
Day 12:Urumqi → Departure
Based on flight or train schedule, arrange airport/train station transfer service, ending the journey.
💰 III. 2026 Price Reference
The following are reference prices for some 2026 departures and room types, subject to fluctuation based on departure, room type, promotions, etc.
1. Reference Price for 13-Day Panorama Loop
Tianshan Silver Diamond Suite:Approximately 42,999 RMB/person
Tianshan Silver Diamond Executive Room (2-person):Approximately 26,999 RMB/person
Tianshan Blue Diamond/Silver Diamond 2-person Cabin:Approximately 24,999 RMB/person
Tianshan Blue Diamond/Silver Diamond 4-person Cabin (Upper Berth):Approximately 16,999 RMB/person
Tianshan Blue Diamond/Silver Diamond 4-person Cabin (Lower Berth):Approximately 17,999 RMB/person
2. Reference Price for 12-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama
Silver Diamond Suite:Approximately 42,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Executive Room:Approximately 26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-person Room:Approximately 25,888 RMB/person

What is the price for 2026?Blue Diamond 4-person Room:Approximately 18,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-person Room:Approximately 26,888 RMB/person
3. Other Version Prices
Some 12-day ‘Enjoy Southern and Northern Xinjiang’ products start at approximately 17,888 RMB/person.
💡 Warm Tips
Children, seniors, etc., may enjoy scenic spot ticket discounts. Specific refunds or reductions are subject to confirmation by the scenic spot and travel agency.
Final prices, departures, and availability are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 IV. How to Register?
The Tianshan tourist train uses a ‘tourism product + special train seat’ package model and does not sell tickets separately. You can register through the following methods:
1. Contact the Travel Agency Directly: Call or WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, state your travel needs (number of people, time, budget, etc.), and get detailed itineraries and quotes.
2. Confirm Itinerary Details: Confirm the departure date, room type, whether long-distance transportation is included, etc., with customer service, and request a detailed itinerary.
3. Submit Information and Pay Deposit: Provide personal information such as name and valid ID number for booking, and pay the deposit as agreed to secure your seat.
4. Sign the Travel Contract: The travel agency will send a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Supervision Platform. Read the terms carefully before signing.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: Before departure, customer service will send travel notices and other materials, and may provide airport/train station pickup service.
📋 V. Cost and Service Description
✅ Costs Typically Include
Transportation:Tourist buses within Xinjiang and sleeper seats on the Tianshan special train.
Accommodation:Hotel accommodations listed in the itinerary (usually rated as 4-diamond online or equivalent) and train accommodations.
Meals:Breakfasts and main meals listed in the itinerary (including specialty meals).

Who should I contact to sign up reliably?Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary internal transportation.
Services:Full-time accompanying staff, local tour guides, and tourist bus driver services.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance; some products include complimentary travel accident insurance.
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi.
Personal expenses not explicitly listed in the itinerary (e.g., hotel laundry, beverages).
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies).
📌 Important Notes
Departures, prices, and availability of the special train product change in real-time. Specifics are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies, both parties may agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant laws and regulations such as the Tourism Law. Specific terms are subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 VI. Contact Us
If you are interested in the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train or need the latest 2026 departures and quotes, feel free to contact us.
Registration Inquiry:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2233
Customer Service WeChat:181-3962-2233
When adding on WeChat, please note ‘Tianshan Inquiry.’ Our customer service will provide one-on-one consultation, answering your questions about itineraries, prices, registration, etc.
📍 About Address
Please consult customer service directly for the specific office address. We will provide detailed directions based on your needs.
Choosing the ‘Tianshan’ means choosing a relaxed and comfortable way to travel in Xinjiang. From registration to departure, we provide attentive service throughout, allowing you to start this unforgettable journey with peace of mind. We look forward to meeting you at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains! 🌄
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).