2026 departure schedule, Tianshan North South Xinjiang Loop Special Train summary

No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Choose from economy to luxury options. Professionally operated Xinjiang 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 free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities at once, without dragging luggage to change hotels or sitting on a bus for long hours every day? The ‘Tianshan’ North-South Xinjiang Loop Train, continuing in 2026, might be the perfect travel mode designed for this ‘panoramic slow travel’ experience.
This guide won’t repeat ‘is it worth it,’ but will help you quickly understand from a ‘time + price’ perspective:What are the schedules in 2026, which room types can you choose with different budgets, and how is the itinerary distributed, making it easy for you to make a preliminary judgment based on your own situation.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:What is the Tianshan?
🚂 Operating Mode
The ‘Tianshan’ is a north-south Xinjiang loop tourist train starting and ending in Urumqi. It uses a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, resting on the train at night and visiting destinations during the day, saving the hassle of long daytime journeys. Luggage can be left in the cabin, and you don’t change berths throughout the trip, making it very friendly for families, middle-aged and elderly tourists, and those who don’t want to be bothered.
🗺 ️ Route Coverage
One trip covers multiple representative areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, ancient cities, and cultural experiences without backtracking. Main stops include:
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake
Yili River Valley:Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Southern Section of Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland
Eastern Xinjiang Landforms:Wensu Grand Canyon, Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Grape Manor
🏨 Accommodation and Train
Ground Accommodation:In Urumqi, Yining, Kashgar, Tashkurgan, etc., comfortable or online-rated four-diamond standard hotels are arranged.

Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities at once, without dragging luggage to change hotels or sitting on a bus for long hours every day? The ‘Tianshan’ North-South Xinjiang Loop Train, continuing in 2026, might be the perfect travel mode designed for this ‘panoramic slow travel’ experience.Train Accommodation:Spend multiple nights on the train, with carriages divided into Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond series, offering 2-person rooms, 4-person rooms, executive rooms, suites, and other room types to meet different budgets and privacy needs.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and check-in at hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiaodengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiaodengyu
Day 04:Jiaodengyu – 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 Duku – 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
Day 09:Tashkurgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Princess 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

This guide won’t repeat ‘is it worth it,’ but will help you quickly understand from a ‘time + price’ perspective: what are the schedules in 2026, which room types can you choose with different budgets, and how is the itinerary distributed, making it easy for you to make a preliminary judgment based on your own situation.Day 13:Urumqi – All over China (drop-off based on return flight/train time) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💰 2026 Departure Schedule and Prices
Below are the schedules and reference prices for the 2026 ‘Tianshan’ North-South Xinjiang Loop Train. Prices may fluctuate due to schedule, berth, and availability; please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for specifics.
1. May 7 Schedule
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive 2-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11 Schedule
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:20999 RMB/person

🗺️ Route Overview: What is the Tianshan?Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive 2-Person Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4 Schedule
Blue Diamond 4-Person Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Person Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:24999 RMB/person

Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, choose from economy to luxury options. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-Person Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5 Schedule
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room:21888 RMB/person

🚂 Operating ModeBlue Diamond 2-Person Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive 2-Person Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9 Schedule
Blue Diamond 4-Person Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Room:15999 RMB/person
🤔 How to Choose:Time and Budget Matching Reference
Based on the above schedule and prices, you can quickly find a suitable schedule based on your vacation length and budget:
Budget-Friendly (May 7, October 9)
May 7:Price range approximately 13,000-24,000 RMB/person, covering most room types.
October 9:Price range approximately 10,000-16,000 RMB/person, one of the lower-priced schedules of the year, suitable for tourists with limited budgets but wanting to experience the train.

The ‘Tianshan’ is a north-south Xinjiang loop tourist train starting and ending in Urumqi. It uses a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, resting on the train at night and visiting destinations during the day, saving the hassle of long daytime journeys. Luggage can be left in the cabin, and you don’t change berths throughout the trip, making it very friendly for families, middle-aged and elderly tourists, and those who don’t want to be bothered.Summer Peak Season (July 28/August 11)
Price range approximately 14,000-25,000 RMB/person.
At this time, Xinjiang’s scenery is at its best viewing period, but prices are correspondingly higher; it’s recommended to confirm spots and room types in advance.
High-End Experience & In-Depth Tour (June 2/7/23/September 4 & June 13/25/September 5)
Price range approximately 17,000-43,000 RMB/person.
These two periods cover high-end room types of Blue/Silver Diamond (such as presidential suites, executive rooms), suitable for tourists with high comfort requirements and sufficient budget. The schedules in mid-to-late June and early September offer a balanced mix of scenery and price.
📞 Registration and Consultation
To inquire about specific schedule availability, detailed configurations of each room type (such as bathrooms, bed sizes), and detailed cost inclusions, you can directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
Consultation WeChat:181-3962-2233
Travel agency staff will provide available schedule and room type combinations based on your group size, budget, and preferences, and assist in confirming contract details.
📋 Cost and Service Description
The following is a common description of cost and service components for tourism products; specific standards are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Cost Inclusions Reference

🗺️ Route CoverageTransportation:Berth fee for the corresponding room type on the Tianshan train, Xinjiang domestic tourist bus fees.
Accommodation:Hotel stays and train sleeper berths as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary, usually including Xinjiang specialty meals.
Tickets:First entrance fees and scenic area shuttle bus fees for listed attractions.
Services:Full-tour guide service, train butler service, some schedules may include onboard medical staff.
Others:Pick-up service in Urumqi and drop-off service at the end of the tour.
Cost Exclusions Reference
Round-trip transportation costs from departure to Urumqi (airfare, train tickets, etc.).
Meals marked as ‘self-pay’ in the itinerary.
Personal expenses and secondary consumption items within scenic areas (such as paid experiences, purchases, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, road conditions, policies, etc.).
Services and Tips
The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening status; specifics are subject to mutual agreement.
For solo registrations, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, a supplement must be paid as required.
Cancellation and change rules follow relevant national tourism laws.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).