Tianshan Special Train 13 Day Tour Itinerary 2026 Price

Our company offers a variety of travel options for everyone, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For detailed inquiries, please call: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices).
If you already have a basic understanding of ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train,’ this time let’s take a different perspective and rediscover the Tianshan Special Train 13-Day Tour from the viewpoint of ‘how a single trip can cater to different groups of people.’
This itinerary not only connects the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang but also features meticulous arrangements in accommodation, pace, and service, allowing families, elders, and friends to find a rhythm that suits them.
🚂 Tianshan Special Train:Mobile ‘Star-Rated Station’
The Tianshan Special Train, created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., is positioned as a high-end panoramic tour train. Its core features are ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops, and it departs in the evening and arrives in the morning.’
Time-Saving and Effortless:Travels at night, plays during the day, no need to pack luggage or switch hotels daily.
Comfortable Experience:No need to change berths throughout the journey; large luggage can be stored in the cabin or carriage, especially friendly for travelers with lots of luggage.
No Self-Expenses:The product is a packaged form of ‘train ticket + travel services,’ including special train sleeper berths, local transportation, accommodation, some meals, tickets, and guide services, focusing on a no-consumption travel experience.
🗺 ️ 13-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Loop
The itinerary covers the typical landscapes of the ‘Three Mountains and Two Basins,’ connecting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, etc.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau scenery, etc.
Special Experiences:Duku Highway (Middle and Southern Sections), Lop Nur Village, Bosten Lake, etc.

If you already have a basic understanding of ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train,’ this time let’s take a different perspective and rediscover the Tianshan Special Train 13-Day Tour from the viewpoint of ‘how a single trip can cater to different groups of people.’📌 Warm Tips
Specific stops and tour order may change based on railway operations and scenic area openings for the year; please refer to the itinerary and contract.
The Duku Highway is heavily affected by weather; if closed or restricted, an alternate route will be used, and communication with tourists will be made in advance.
🗓 ️ 13-Day Itinerary Overview
D1:Arrive in Urumqi
After arrival, transfer to the hotel. You can freely visit the International Grand Bazaar, Red Hill Park, etc., to experience the city atmosphere.
D2:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun
Visit ‘Tianshan Pearl’ Tianshan Tianchi, enjoy the reflection of snow-capped mountains, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening.
D3:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu
Enter the Kanas scenic area, stroll along the lake, and enjoy landscapes like Shenxian Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay. Overnight at Jadengyu.
D4:Jadengyu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghenan
Head to Hemu in the early morning to enjoy the Tuva village in morning mist, visit Colorful Beach in the afternoon, and take the special train to Jinghenan in the evening.
D5:Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Yining

This itinerary not only connects the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang but also features meticulous arrangements in accommodation, pace, and service, allowing families, elders, and friends to find a rhythm that suits them.Circle the lake to visit ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’ Sayram Lake, overlook the Guozigou Bridge, and arrive in Yining in the evening.
D6:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak
Visit Nalati Sky Grassland, then head to Bayanbulak to enjoy the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
D7:Bayanbulak → Duku Highway → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → Kashgar
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway to experience ‘four seasons in one day,’ then explore the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening.
D8:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Tashkurgan
Follow the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway into the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, and overlook Muztagh Ata Peak.
D9:Tashkurgan → Tajik Home Visit → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Experience a home visit with local ethnic groups, enjoy milk tea and dance performances, then visit Baisha Lake and return to Kashgar.
D10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → Id Kah Mosque → Korla
Visit Kashgar Old City to experience the thousand-year-old earthen architecture, tour Fragrant Concubine Garden and Id Kah Mosque, and take the special train to Korla in the evening.
D11:Korla → Lop Nur Village → Bosten Lake → Urumqi

For more details on Xinjiang train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 Tianshan Special Train: Mobile ‘Star-Rated Station’Explore Lop Nur Village to learn about ancient lifestyles, then visit Bosten Lake’s Lotus Sea World, and take the special train back to Urumqi in the evening.
D12:Urumqi → Various Destinations
Arrange airport/train station transfer based on return time, ending the trip.
💰 2026 Reference Prices
The following are reference prices for some departures in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, berth supply, etc.; please refer to the contract.
| Product/Room Type | Reference Price (CNY/person) | Brief Description |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Blue Diamond 4-Berth Soft Sleeper Cabin | Approx. 16,999 – 18,888 | Shared bathroom, good value |
| Blue Diamond 2-Berth Private Cabin | Approx. 24,999 – 26,888 | Shared bathroom, better privacy |
| Silver Diamond Executive Room/Suite | Approx. 26,888 – 42,888 | Some rooms with private bathroom, higher comfort |
| Children under 1.2m without berth | Approx. 6,980 | Excludes bed, some tickets, and breakfast |
📌 Warm Tips
The price is based on ‘no self-expenses’ and typically includes special train sleeper berths, local transportation, accommodation, some meals, tickets, and guide services.

The Tianshan Special Train, created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., is positioned as a high-end panoramic tour train. Its core features are ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops, and it departs in the evening and arrives in the morning.’ Solo travelers may need to pay a supplement; the exact amount is subject to the contract.
The price does not include round-trip transportation to/from Urumqi or personal expenses.
📞 Registration Method
The Tianshan Special Train is a packaged product and is not sold separately; registration must be done through a travel agency.
Registration Agency:Register at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Inquiry/Registration Phone:181-3962-2233
Inquiry WeChat:181-3962-2233
Registration Process
1. Call or WeChat to inquire about departure dates, prices, and availability.
2. Confirm interest, provide name and valid ID number to reserve a spot.
3. Pay a deposit and sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform.
4. Pay the remaining balance before departure and receive the tour confirmation.

Time-Saving and Effortless: Travels at night, plays during the day, no need to pack luggage or switch hotels daily.📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Costs
Transportation:Special train sleeper berths and tourist buses within Xinjiang.
Accommodation:Special train sleeper berths and hotels along the route (mostly rated 4-diamond online or comfortable).
Meals:All breakfasts and some main meals, including specialty dishes.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for listed scenic spots.
Services:Full-tour guide and driver services, plus travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Excluded Costs
Round-trip transportation to/from Urumqi.
Self-funded activities within scenic areas (e.g., horse riding, rafting).
Personal expenses (e.g., consumption, laundry).
📌 Warm Tips
Weather, road conditions, and policies in the itinerary are uncertain; the travel agency and tourists can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Specific inclusions, children’s policies, and other matters are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
For more details on Xinjiang train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).