Tianshan Tourism Special Train 13 Day Tour Full Itinerary Introduction
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🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Tourist Train:Slow Travel Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, 13-Day Panoramic Loop Tour
In this fast-paced era, a ‘slow’ journey has become a rare experience. In 2026, the Tianshan Special Tourist Train continues to traverse the vast land of Xinjiang in the guise of a ‘mobile luxury hotel,’ connecting snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and cultural landscapes into a complete loop. Unlike the hustle of traditional group tours, the Tianshan adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model—traveling smoothly at night and exploring deeply during the day, with fixed compartments and luggage accompanying you throughout, truly achieving ‘arrive asleep, wake up to the scenery.’
🌄 Route Highlights:Visit the Best of Xinjiang in One Trip
This 13-day itinerary covers Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach in Northern Xinjiang; Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Nalati Grassland, and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayanbulak in the central region; and the Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake in Taxian, and Kashgar Old City in Southern Xinjiang, finally returning to Urumqi via Wensu Grand Canyon and Flaming Mountain, forming a complete loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
The train itself is part of the journey. The newly upgraded carriages feature compartments, shared bathrooms (24-hour hot water), dining cars, and bar entertainment cars. Some room types are spacious and can flexibly switch between 2-person or 4-person modes. Full meals are included, featuring local flavors like big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, and milk tea. On-land accommodation is arranged at four-diamond standard hotels, balancing comfort and local experience.
Please note that due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, the travel agency and tourists may mutually agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary order or some attractions to ensure the overall experience.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on the Original Local Draft)
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Tourist Train: Slow Travel Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, 13-Day Panoramic Loop TourDay 04:Jiadengyu – 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: Bayan 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: Taxian
Day 09:Taxian – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine 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
Day 12:Flaming Mountain – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – All over China (Drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation (Based on 2026 Local Finalized Data)
In this fast-paced era, a ‘slow’ journey has become a rare experience. In 2026, the Tianshan Special Tourist Train continues to traverse the vast land of Xinjiang in the guise of a ‘mobile luxury hotel,’ connecting snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and cultural landscapes into a complete loop. Unlike the hustle of traditional group tours, the Tianshan adopts a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ model—traveling smoothly at night and exploring deeply during the day, with fixed compartments and luggage accompanying you throughout, truly achieving ‘arrive asleep, wake up to the scenery.’The following are reference prices for different periods. The specific price is subject to the signed contract and may fluctuate based on schedule, berth, and room type configuration:
I. Periods (Urumqi Assembly Dates) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: Visit the Best of Xinjiang in One TripBlue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
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Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room 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
This 13-day itinerary covers Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach in Northern Xinjiang; Sayram Lake, Guozigou Bridge, Nalati Grassland, and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayanbulak in the central region; and the Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake in Taxian, and Kashgar Old City in Southern Xinjiang, finally returning to Urumqi via Wensu Grand Canyon and Flaming Mountain, forming a complete loop of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
The train itself is part of the journey. The newly upgraded carriages feature compartments, shared bathrooms (24-hour hot water), dining cars, and bar entertainment cars. Some room types are spacious and can flexibly switch between 2-person or 4-person modes. Full meals are included, featuring local flavors like big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, and milk tea. On-land accommodation is arranged at four-diamond standard hotels, balancing comfort and local experience.Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are per-person reference prices starting and ending in Urumqi. For special group policies such as children and seniors, please consult for details. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, related matters will be discussed separately.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 Same as WeChat:181-3962-2233
It is recommended to contact customer service 1-3 months in advance to check availability, room type details, and the latest epidemic prevention or park entry policies. Popular periods (e.g., June-September) have limited spots, so early confirmation helps secure ideal berths.
ℹ️ Fee and Service Description
Fees typically include:Full transportation starting and ending in Urumqi (including special train sleeper and land vehicles), accommodation as listed in the itinerary, three meals per day (except Day 01 dinner and Day 13 lunch and dinner), first admission tickets to attractions, dual guide service, travel agency liability insurance, etc.
Not included:Transportation from departure to Urumqi, personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items, (if any), etc.
All service content and price standards are subject to actual consultation and the signed travel contract. Hotels, trains, and scenic area opening status mentioned in the itinerary may be adjusted due to season or policy changes. The travel agency will negotiate with tourists to optimize arrangements while ensuring the core experience.
Boarding the Tianshan is not about rushing, but immersing. From the blue waves of Tianchi to the snowy peaks of the Pamirs, from the alleys of Kashgar Old City to the grape trellises under Flaming Mountain, this journey unfolds a flowing Xinjiang scroll for you in 13 days. If you long for a travel style that balances rhythm and relaxation, feel free to call and start your Tianshan journey.
For more details on Xinjiang special tourist trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
