2026 Tianshan Ticket Prices Announced, Plan Ahead for North South Xinjiang Special Train Travel
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains from north to south. 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)
🚂 One trip connects northern and southern Xinjiang, fitting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities into the itinerary—this is many people’s travel dream for Xinjiang. In 2026, the Tianshan No. tourist special train continues with the ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ approach, turning this full loop of northern and southern Xinjiang into a mature product where budgets and time can be calculated in advance.
Compared with conventional segmented travel, the biggest difference of Tianshan No. is that most long-distance sections are completed at night, leaving daytime almost entirely for scenic spots and towns, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage. For tourists with limited time who want to see the essence of Xinjiang in one go, this method facilitates advance budgeting and itinerary planning.
🗺 ️ Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations
The Tianshan No. route starts from Urumqi, connecting representative landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang to form a loop.
🌟 Northern Xinjiang Section:Landscape Scroll of Kanas and Hemu
Tianshan Tianchi:As the first major scenic spot on the itinerary, the lake is wide and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, a classic combination of ‘high-altitude lake + forest and meadow’.
Kanas Scenic Area:Includes Kanas Lake, Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), etc. The lake water changes color with light and seasons, one of the representative landscapes of northern Xinjiang.
Hemu Village:A Tuva settlement, with log cabins, river valleys, and birch forests complementing each other, especially suitable for shooting morning mist and starry sky photos.
🌿 Yili River Valley:Summer Pastoral of Grasslands and Lakes
Sayram Lake:The ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’, with clear lake water, lakeside grasslands and flower seas, a popular photo spot in summer.
Nalati Grassland:A representative river valley grassland, with wildflowers blooming in summer, a great place for horseback riding, photography, and experiencing grassland scenery.
🚂 One trip connects northern and southern Xinjiang, fitting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities into the itinerary—this is many people’s travel dream for Xinjiang. In 2026, the Tianshan No. tourist special train continues with the ‘train follows people, people play while train stops’ approach, turning this full loop of northern and southern Xinjiang into a mature product where budgets and time can be calculated in advance.Bayinbuluke:Famous for grasslands, wetlands, and the ‘Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns’ sunset, one of the most visually striking natural scenes on the itinerary.
🏜 ️ Southern Xinjiang Section:Pamir Plateau and Ancient Cultural Cities
Southern Section of Duku Highway:Known as the ‘Hero Highway’, offering a ‘four seasons in one day’ landscape change along the way, a highway section with strong experiential feel on the itinerary.
Pamir Plateau:A combination of the Kunlun Mountains and high-altitude lakes, with snow-capped mountains, meadows, and canyons along the way, rich in terrain layers.
Kashgar:An important city in southern Xinjiang, Kashgar Old City retains traditional street layouts and residential architecture, a core area for experiencing southern Xinjiang’s cultural atmosphere.
🔥 Eastern Xinjiang Turpan:Symphony of Fire Land and Oasis
Flaming Mountains:Famous due to ‘Journey to the West’, the red mountain body is striking under sunlight, a landmark landscape of Turpan.
Karez Well:An ancient water conservancy project, reflecting the wisdom of local people, cool inside, suitable for summer visits.
Grape Manor and Fruit Feast:Turpan’s grapes, Hami melons, and other fruits are of excellent quality. The tasting sessions arranged on the itinerary allow tourists to directly experience local product characteristics.
📅 Simple Itinerary
Day01:Departure-Urumqi (Pick up and check into hotel)｜Meals: Self-care｜Accommodation: Urumqi
Day02:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Beitun｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Compared with conventional segmented travel, the biggest difference of Tianshan No. is that most long-distance sections are completed at night, leaving daytime almost entirely for scenic spots and towns, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage. For tourists with limited time who want to see the essence of Xinjiang in one go, this method facilitates advance budgeting and itinerary planning.Day03:Beitun-Kanas-Jiadengyu｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day04:Jiadengyu-Hemu-Wucaitan-Jinghenan｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day05:Jinghenan-Sayram Lake-Guozigou Bridge-Liuxing Street-Yining｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Yining
Day06:Yining-Nalati Grassland-Bayinbuluke｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day07:Bayinbuluke-Southern Duku Section-Restan Old Street-Kashgar｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day08:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Karakul Lake-Stone City-Golden Grassland｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day09:Tashkurgan County-Tajik Home Visit-Baisha Lake-Kashgar｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Kashgar
Day10:Kashgar Old City-Xiangfei Garden-Aksu｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon-Ta Village-Turpan｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day12:Flaming Mountains-Grape Manor-Fruit Feast-Karez Well-Urumqi｜Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner｜Accommodation: Urumqi
Day13:Urumqi-All over China (Send off according to return flight/train schedule)｜Meals: Breakfast｜Accommodation: Warm Home
🗺️ Detailed Introduction to Routes or Destinations💰 Price Explanation
Prices and Tour Dates (Please include in the text as per original):
1. Dates (Urumqi Assembly Date) and Corresponding Prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Room:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:19999 RMB/person
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, multiple specifications from economy to luxury 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)
Executive Twin Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:12999 RMB/person
2. July 28/August 11
Blue Diamond Quad Room:14999 RMB/person
The Tianshan No. route starts from Urumqi, connecting representative landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang to form a loop.Blue Diamond Twin Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:13999 RMB/person
3. June 2/July 8/August 23/September 4
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Quad Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:26888 RMB/person
🌟 Northern Xinjiang Section: Landscape Scroll of Kanas and HemuSilver Diamond Twin Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888 RMB/person
4. June 13/25/September 5
Blue Diamond Quad Room:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Twin Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Twin Room:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Quad Room:17888 RMB/person
5. October 9
Blue Diamond Quad Room:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond Twin Room:15999 RMB/person
Tianshan Tianchi: As the first major scenic spot on the itinerary, the lake is wide and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, a classic combination of ‘high-altitude lake + forest and meadow’.💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for the corresponding dates. Actual availability and final contract price are subject to consultation with customer service and may fluctuate based on booking conditions. All price agreements are based on the formal travel contract signed by both parties.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation phone:181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat). For specific registration details, please consult customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Costs generally include meals as indicated in the itinerary, corresponding accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots within the itinerary, local transfer transportation, guide services, etc. Service details vary slightly by room type, subject to actual consultation and contract.
If the itinerary encounters force majeure factors such as weather changes, road condition changes, or scenic spot policy adjustments, both parties may negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary to ensure the travel experience.
Cancellation and change rules are strictly implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’, ‘Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China’, and other relevant legal provisions to protect the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.
💡 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with significant temperature differences between regions. Before traveling, you can check the temperature for the corresponding period and prepare appropriate clothing. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a thick jacket to cope with low temperatures in mountainous and plateau areas.
Local UV intensity is high. It is recommended to bring SPF50+ sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, sun hats, sunglasses, and other sun protection items to avoid sunburn.
Some sections of the itinerary involve long drives. You can prepare portable snacks, U-shaped pillows, earplugs, etc., to enhance comfort during the journey.
Traveling to Tashkurgan County requires a pass in advance. It is recommended to apply at your place of household registration before departure.
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)
