2026 Tianshan Special Train Deals, Price List and Schedule Updated
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 special 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)
🚂 If you’re looking for a route that lets you see the best of Xinjiang in one go without dragging your luggage every day, the 2026 ‘Tianshan’ tourist special train might be worth serious consideration.
This route is supported by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. and is a full-loop special train covering both northern and southern Xinjiang, starting and ending in Urumqi. It adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops, depart in the evening arrive in the morning’ model, combining train and bus, allowing you to explore scenic spots deeply during the day and return to a comfortable sleeper carriage at night. Fixed berths throughout the journey, no need to move large luggage up and down.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights at a Glance
✨ One Train Connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Starting from Urumqi, passing through the snowy mountains and lakes of northern Xinjiang, the grasslands of the Yili River Valley, then deep into the Pamir Plateau and ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, finally returning to Urumqi. One trip covers multiple representative landscapes of Xinjiang.
🛌 A Moving Star-Rated Hotel
The special train is divided into two series: Blue Diamond and Silver Diamond. Blue Diamond carriages have four-person soft sleeper compartments, relatively spacious; Silver Diamond carriages offer options like presidential suites, executive rooms, and double rooms. The entire train is equipped with dining cars, bar cars, and multi-functional leisure areas. Some room types have private bathrooms, and the overall environment is quiet and comfortable.
📸 13-Day Classic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop
The itinerary covers core attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke, the southern section of the Duku Highway, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Ancient City, Wensu Grand Canyon, and Flaming Mountain, ensuring you don’t miss Xinjiang’s ‘beauty highlights’.
🙋 Friendly Pace, Suitable for Various Groups
The ‘daytime play + nighttime travel’ model is especially suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly friends, and tourists who want a relaxed journey without frequently changing hotels.
🚂 If you’re looking for a route that lets you see the best of Xinjiang in one go without dragging your luggage every day, the 2026 ‘Tianshan’ tourist special train might be worth serious consideration.🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Day 01:Departure – Urumqi (pick up and check into hotel) | Meals: Not included | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
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 Duku Section – 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 County
Day 09:Taxian County – 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
This route is supported by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. and is a full-loop special train covering both northern and southern Xinjiang, starting and ending in Urumqi. It adopts a ‘train follows people, people play while train stops, depart in the evening arrive in the morning’ model, combining train and bus, allowing you to explore scenic spots deeply during the day and return to a comfortable sleeper carriage at night. Fixed berths throughout the journey, no need to move large luggage up and down.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 (send off according to return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
> 💡 Warm Tips
> The transportation, accommodation, and order of scenic spot visits involved in the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement. Specific details are based on the departure notice and contract.
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for different Urumqi assembly dates. Specific costs, remaining seats, and room type arrangements are subject to the actual signed contract and may fluctuate based on schedule, supply and demand, and other factors.
I. Schedules (Urumqi Assembly Dates) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:13999 RMB/person
🗺️ Route Highlights at a GlanceBlue Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury available. 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)
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
✨ One Train Connecting Northern and Southern XinjiangBlue Diamond Four-Bed Room Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Four-Bed 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
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Starting from Urumqi, passing through the snowy mountains and lakes of northern Xinjiang, the grasslands of the Yili River Valley, then deep into the Pamir Plateau and ancient cities of southern Xinjiang, finally returning to Urumqi. One trip covers multiple representative landscapes of Xinjiang.Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Four-Bed Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Four-Bed Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15999 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
You can consult and register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Costs Usually Include
🛌 A Moving Star-Rated HotelTransportation:Land shuttle bus transportation within Xinjiang, accommodation costs for the corresponding room type on the Tianshan special train.
Accommodation:Land hotel accommodation costs listed in the itinerary, with accommodation standards at four to five diamond levels, and some areas arranged with corresponding level special accommodations.
Meals:All meals listed in the itinerary, including various Xinjiang specialty dishes such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, roasted lamb, Turpan fruit feast, etc.
Tickets:First entrance ticket costs for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Service:Full-time accompanying staff + local tour guide service, with dedicated service personnel on the train.
Support:Free pick-up and drop-off service in Urumqi, travel agency liability insurance.
Costs Not Included
Round-trip transportation costs from departure to Urumqi.
Self-paid experience projects within scenic spots, personal consumption costs.
Costs arising from unsuccessful room sharing coordination for single travelers (the travel agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing for single travelers, special cases need separate negotiation).
Other costs not listed in the included items.
> 💡 Warm Tips
> Specific service content, accommodation standards, vehicle arrangements, etc., are subject to the actual signed travel contract. Scenic area opening hours, transportation connections, meal arrangements, etc., involved in the itinerary may be optimized and changed based on actual conditions.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
