Tianshan Express In depth Tour Essential Booking Guide for Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tianshan 1 Tianshan International Train
Contact Manager Guo Jing at phone number 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
【In-Depth Tour of the Tianshan Express: Comprehensive Experience Booking Guide for Northern and Southern Xinjiang】
🌄 Route Highlights:A Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’
The Tianshan Express, representing Xinjiang’s premium tourist train, redefines train travel with its ‘panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows + all-soft sleeper configuration.’ The newly upgraded 2026 train features a 13-car formation, including Blue Diamond, Silver Diamond, and Executive class cabins, equipped with bathrooms, observation bars, karaoke facilities, and 24-hour butler service in each carriage. The train traverses the Tianshan Mountains and the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, connecting core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau, offering an in-depth experience of ‘scenery moving with the train, traveling day and night.’
📅 Simple Itinerary (2026 New Version)
Based on the latest itinerary provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Tianshan Express adopts a ‘land cruise + train transfer’ model, as follows:
🚂 Day 01:Departure Location – Urumqi
Upon arrival, check into a four-star hotel. Recommended free activities include experiencing ethnic handicrafts at the International Bazaar or overlooking the city panorama from Red Hill Park.
🏔 ️ Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun
Tour the world natural heritage site Heavenly Lake of Tianshan in the morning, then take the special train to Beitun in the afternoon. Enjoy a dinner featuring Burqin cold-water fish.
🌲 Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Spend the day exploring Kanas Lake, Guanyu Platform, and the Three Bays. Overnight in an eco-wooden cabin in Jiadengyu, experiencing the intangible cultural heritage of the Tuwa people.
🌅 Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South
Capture the morning mist in Hemu Village at dawn, traverse the Junggar Basin in the afternoon, and admire the sunset spectacle at Colorful Beach in the evening.
【In-Depth Tour of the Tianshan Express: Comprehensive Experience Booking Guide for Northern and Southern Xinjiang】🌊 Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining
Tour Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ and cross the Guozigou Bridge, Asia’s largest span cable-stayed bridge.
🌿 Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayinbuluk
Ride horses on the Nalati空中 Grassland in the morning, then head to Bayinbuluk in the afternoon to watch the sunset over the Nine Curves Eighteen Bends.
🛣 ️ Day 07:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of the Duku Highway – Kashgar
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, admiring the Dragon Pools and the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon along the way, and arrive at the ancient city of Kashgar at night.
⛰ ️ Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake
Travel to the Pamir Plateau via the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, observe Muztagh Ata up close, and visit the ‘Black Lake,’ Karakul Lake.
🏡 Day 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Visit local families of various ethnic groups, tour Baisha Lake, and freely shop for Hotan jade upon returning to Kashgar.
🕌 Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Aksu
Explore Kashgar Old City in depth, visit the Xiangfei Tomb and Etiqal Mosque, then take the special train to Aksu in the evening.
🏜 ️ Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan
🌄 Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Five-Star Viewing Platform’Traverse the Wensu Tomur Grand Canyon, visit the primitive village of Ta Village, and overnight in Turpan to experience ethnic family banquets.
🔥 Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Karez Irrigation System – Urumqi
Visit the Flaming Mountains, a filming location for ‘Journey to the West,’ tour the Grape Valley drying houses, and learn about the Karez irrigation system.
✈ ️ Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide
See off according to flight schedules, concluding the 13-day comprehensive tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
💰 Price Information (2026 New Schedule)
Based on the latest quotes provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Tianshan Express adopts a ‘tiered pricing’ strategy, as follows:
📌 May 7 Departure
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 23,999/person
Blue Diamond Quad:RMB 13,999/person
Blue Diamond Double:RMB 19,999/person
Executive Double:RMB 19,999/person
Silver Diamond Double:RMB 18,999/person
Silver Diamond Quad:RMB 12,999/person
The Tianshan Express, representing Xinjiang’s premium tourist train, redefines train travel with its ‘panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows + all-soft sleeper configuration.’ The newly upgraded 2026 train features a 13-car formation, including Blue Diamond, Silver Diamond, and Executive class cabins, equipped with bathrooms, observation bars, karaoke facilities, and 24-hour butler service in each carriage. The train traverses the Tianshan Mountains and the edge of the Taklimakan Desert, connecting core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau, offering an in-depth experience of ‘scenery moving with the train, traveling day and night.’📌 July-August Summer Departures
July 28 / August 11:
Blue Diamond Quad:RMB 14,999/person
Blue Diamond Double:RMB 20,999/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 24,999/person
Executive Double:RMB 20,999/person
Silver Diamond Double:RMB 19,999/person
Silver Diamond Quad:RMB 13,999/person
📌 June-September Regular Departures
June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4:
Blue Diamond Quad Upper Bunk:RMB 16,999/person
Blue Diamond Quad Lower Bunk:RMB 17,999/person
Blue Diamond Double:RMB 24,999/person
📅 Simple Itinerary (2026 New Version)Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:RMB 42,888/person
Executive Double:RMB 26,888/person
Silver Diamond Double:RMB 25,888/person
Silver Diamond Quad:RMB 17,888/person
📌 October Special Offer Departure
October 9:
Blue Diamond Quad:RMB 9,999/person
Blue Diamond Double:RMB 15,999/person
❗ Important Notes:
1. Prices include full special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 12 breakfasts and 23 dinners, and guide services.
2. Excludes round-trip transportation, personal expenses, and secondary consumption items within scenic spots.
3. Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand; the final price is subject to the signed contract.
4. Single travelers will be coordinated for room-sharing; a supplement is required under special circumstances.
🚌 Vehicle Recommendations (2026 New Configuration)
Based on the latest itinerary provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Tianshan Express adopts a ‘land cruise + train transfer’ model, as follows:The Tianshan Express uses customized land transfer fleets, with main vehicle types including:
38-Seat Luxury Tour Bus:Equipped with aviation seats, onboard refrigerator, USB charging ports (prices are for reference only; specific prices subject to customer service quotes!)
55-Seat Extra-Wide Coach:Suitable for large groups, with luggage compartment capacity of 12 cubic meters (prices are for reference only; specific prices subject to customer service quotes!)
19-Seat Minibus:Used for special sections like the Pamir Plateau, equipped with高原 oxygen supply devices (prices are for reference only; specific prices subject to customer service quotes!)
7-Seat Business Vehicle:Provides VIP transfer services, suitable for small family groups (prices are for reference only; specific prices subject to customer service quotes!)
📝 Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, providing the following materials:
1. Scanned copies of both sides of valid identification
2. Emergency contact information
3. Special dietary/medical needs explanation
4. Sign electronic travel contract
💡 Fee Information and Service Standards
1. Fees include: special train accommodation, land transfers, scenic spot tickets, full-course meals, guide services
🚂 Day 01: Departure Location – Urumqi2. Fees exclude: round-trip airfare, insurance, personal expenses, entertainment projects within scenic spots
3. Service standards: 1 full-time guide per 10 people, 1 life butler per carriage
4. Dining standards: 8 dishes and 1 soup per meal, including at least 2 Xinjiang specialties (e.g., roast whole lamb, hand-pulled rice)
5. Accommodation standards: constant temperature of 22-25℃ in special train carriages, 24-hour hot water supply
⚠ ️ Precautions
1. A permit is required for the Pamir Plateau section; the travel agency will handle it uniformly.
2. July-August is peak tourist season; booking 60 days in advance is recommended.
3. Pets and flammable/explosive items are not allowed on the train.
4. In case of force majeure, both parties may reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement.
5. Specific itinerary details are subject to the ‘Pre-Departure Manual’ issued 7 days before departure.
📞 Consultation Channels
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service
Working Hours:Monday to Sunday 09:00-21:00
Service Content:Itinerary consultation, contract signing, emergency rescue coordination
【Special Notice】 The 2026 Tianshan Express adds a ‘Starry Sky Photography Special Train’ theme departure, equipped with professional astronomical telescopes and photography instructors, suitable for photography enthusiasts to register. For specific departure dates and prices, contact customer service for the latest information.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 18139622229 or WeChat 18139622229 to send itinerary and quotation.
