How to Book the Tianshan Special Train Detailed Steps for the 13 Day North and South Xinjiang Tour
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
Want to book the ‘Tianshan’ 13-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this practical guide ‘from zero to departure’ will walk you through the booking process step by step and help you avoid common pitfalls.
🚂 I. Understanding the ‘Tianshan’ Special Train
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality tourist special train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department, using a ‘train + bus’ model to connect the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
Itinerary Mode:🚆 Travel at night, play during the day. Rest in comfortable sleeper carriages at night, and switch to buses during the day to explore scenic spots, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
Core Experience:🏞️ See the best of Xinjiang in one trip. The itinerary covers various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, the Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar Old City.
Train Facilities:🛋️ A mobile comfortable hotel. The carriages are specially modified, featuring hard sleeper and soft sleeper compartments, along with dining cars and bar cars, equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, and public bathrooms, balancing privacy and social space.
🗺 ️ II. Itinerary Overview:13 Days to Explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Below is a simplified itinerary for the ‘Tianshan’ 13-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, helping you quickly understand the daily schedule.
Simplified Itinerary
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (Pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Self-care | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Want to book the ‘Tianshan’ 13-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this practical guide ‘from zero to departure’ will walk you through the booking process step by step and help you avoid common pitfalls.Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪 | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jia登峪
Day 04:Jia登峪 – 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 – Bayinbuluke | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluke – 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: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County – Tajik Home Visit -白沙湖 – 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 Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Well – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (Transfer according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
🚂 I. Understanding the ‘Tianshan’ Special Train💰 III. Price Explanation and Schedule Selection
The ‘Tianshan’ is a packaged tourism product, with prices varying by departure date and berth/room type. Below are some schedules and corresponding reference prices; the final price is subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Prices and Tour Dates (Please include in the main text as per the original):
I. Schedules (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
The ‘Tianshan’ is a high-quality tourist special train created by the Xinjiang Railway Department, using a ‘train + bus’ model to connect the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
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
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
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
Itinerary Mode: 🚆 Travel at night, play during the day. Rest in comfortable sleeper carriages at night, and switch to buses during the day to explore scenic spots, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.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
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
Core Experience: 🏞️ See the best of Xinjiang in one trip. The itinerary covers various landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, the Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar Old City.5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
💡 How to Understand the Prices?
Price Differences:Different schedules have different prices, and different room types on the same schedule also have different prices. Generally, peak season (June-September) and high-end room types (e.g., Presidential Suite) are more expensive.
Price Fluctuations:The above are reference prices; actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions and other factors.
Included Costs:Prices typically include special train seats, accommodation, meals, scenic spot tickets, and guide services. Round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi and personal expenses are at your own cost.
📝 IV. Registration and Booking Process
Booking the ‘Tianshan’ requires going through a travel agency; it cannot be purchased separately on 12306 like regular train tickets. The specific steps are as follows:
1. 📞 Consultation and Selection
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by phone or WeChat, informing them of the number of travelers, preferred time, and budget. The customer service will provide available schedules and room type suggestions.
Train Facilities: 🛋️ A mobile comfortable hotel. The carriages are specially modified, featuring hard sleeper and soft sleeper compartments, along with dining cars and bar cars, equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, and public bathrooms, balancing privacy and social space.2. ✅ Confirmation and Reservation
After confirming your intention, provide the customer service with the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for real-name reservation, and pay a deposit. The travel agency will issue a receipt.
3. 📄 Contract Signing and Payment
After paying the deposit, the travel agency will send an electronic contract for you to sign online. Carefully read the terms regarding itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, etc., and pay the balance after confirming everything is correct.
4. 📬 Preparation and Departure
Before departure, you will receive a tour notice containing detailed information such as assembly time and location. Prepare your luggage according to the notice and bring the original valid ID documents.
📞 V. Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us:
Registration Consultation:You can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233
Company Address:Please consult customer service directly for the specific address.
Warm Tips:For convenience, it is recommended to consult as early as possible, especially during the peak tourist season. Specific schedules, available spots, and prices are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
