How to Purchase Tickets for the Tianshan Express Tour Train 2026 Schedule Fees and Official Booking Channels Recommended Routes and Costs
Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
🌄 [Tianshan Express: A Moving Viewing Platform Traversing the North and South of Tianshan Mountains] 2026 In-Depth Experience Guide
🚂 Route Highlights:Panoramic Coverage + Mobile Viewing + In-Depth Experience
The Tianshan Express, a distinctive tourist train in Xinjiang, features all soft-sleeper carriages, each equipped with viewing windows, charging ports, and temperature control systems. The train stops at core scenic spots during the day, allowing passengers to disembark for in-depth exploration; nighttime travel saves time, enabling an efficient ‘daytime sightseeing, nighttime travel’ model. The newly upgraded dining car in 2026 offers meals and adds a multi-functional entertainment carriage to cater to tourists of all ages.
🗺 ️[Destination Details: A Visual Feast from Snow-Capped Mountains to Deserts]
▶️ Northern Xinjiang Section:Morning Mist at Kanas Lake and Starry Sky at Hemu Village
Kanas Lake:From May to October 2026, daily visitor limit of 12,000; reservations required 3 days in advance via the official ‘Kanas Scenic Area’ website. Shuttle buses operate from 8:00 to 20:00; taking the first bus is recommended to avoid crowds.
Hemu Village:Currently, accommodations are primarily characteristic wooden houses; in 2026, three new eco-homestays will be added, offering floor heating and 24-hour hot water. The village viewing platform is an excellent spot for capturing morning mist photos, accessible via a 20-minute walk.
▶️ Southern Xinjiang Section:The Majestic Pamir Plateau and the Lively Atmosphere of Kashgar Old Town
Pamir Plateau:In 2026, a permit (free) is required for entry, obtainable at the Kashgar International Self-Drive Travel Camp or Taxkorgan Government Service Center. Karakul Lake, at an altitude of 3,600 meters, recommends bringing oxygen bottles and windproof jackets.
Kashgar Old Town:In 2026, a new ‘Night Tour of the Old Town’ project will be launched, open from 20:00 to 22:00 every Friday/Saturday, featuring traditional ethnic song and dance performances. Twelve century-old teahouses in the old town offer free rose tea; shoes must be removed to sit and enjoy.
▶️ Eastern Xinjiang Section:The Scorching Heat of Flaming Mountains and the Coolness of Grape Valley
Flaming Mountains:In 2026, the scenic area adds a VR experience hall simulating classic scenes from ‘Journey to the West.’ Surface temperature monitoring shows it can reach 70°C at noon in July-August; morning or evening visits are recommended.
Grape Valley:Currently cultivates over 20 grape varieties, including seedless white and horse milk grapes; in August 2026, a ‘Grape Culture Festival’ will be held, allowing tourists to participate in picking and winemaking experiences.
🌄[Tianshan Express: A Moving Viewing Platform Traversing the North and South of Tianshan Mountains] 2026 In-Depth Experience Guide📅 [Simple Itinerary] (2026 Implementation Version)
Day 01:Departure Location – Urumqi (Pick-up and Hotel Check-in) | Meals: Self-catering | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghe South | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 05:Jinghe South – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Narati Grassland – Bayinbuluk | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
Day 07:Bayinbuluk – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train Sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Shitou City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan
Day 09:Taxkorgan – Tajik Home Visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old Town – Xiangfei 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
🚂Route Highlights: Panoramic Coverage + Mobile Viewing + In-Depth ExperienceDay 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (Transfer to airport/train station based on departure schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 [Price Description] (2026 Schedule Reference)
▶️ May 7th Group Departure:
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:18,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:12,999 yuan/person
▶️ July 28th/August 11th Group Departures:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:14,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 yuan/person
The Tianshan Express, a distinctive tourist train in Xinjiang, features all soft-sleeper carriages, each equipped with viewing windows, charging ports, and temperature control systems. The train stops at core scenic spots during the day, allowing passengers to disembark for in-depth exploration; nighttime travel saves time, enabling an efficient ‘daytime sightseeing, nighttime travel’ model. The newly upgraded dining car in 2026 offers meals and adds a multi-functional entertainment carriage to cater to tourists of all ages.Executive Double Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:13,999 yuan/person
▶️ June 2nd/July 8th/August 23rd/September 4th Group Departures:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Upper Bunk:16,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Quadruple Lower Bunk:17,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:24,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 yuan/person
▶️ June 13th/25th/September 5th Group Departures:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:21,888 yuan/person
🗺️[Destination Details: A Visual Feast from Snow-Capped Mountains to Deserts]Blue Diamond Double Room:29,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Double Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Double Room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Quadruple Room:17,888 yuan/person
▶️ October 9th Group Departure:
Blue Diamond Quadruple Room:9,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Double Room:15,999 yuan/person
❗ Special Notes:
Price Includes:Train sleeper, first admission tickets to scenic spots, all meals, local transportation, and guide services
Price Excludes:Personal expenses and optional entertainment items
Prices may fluctuate based on market supply and demand; final confirmation is subject to the contract.
📝 [Registration Method]
▶️ Northern Xinjiang Section: Morning Mist at Kanas Lake and Starry Sky at Hemu VillageRegistration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; valid identification information and a health commitment letter are required. In 2026, an online contract signing system will be launched, supporting electronic contract signing and payment.
💡 [Fee Description and Service Standards]
Transportation:Tianshan Express soft-sleeper carriages, equipped with charging ports and viewing windows
Accommodation:Selected 3-4 star hotels and characteristic homestays throughout the journey; ecological wooden houses in Jiadengyu section
Meals:Includes 12 breakfasts and 23 dinners; standard dinner is 40 yuan/person; meals provided
Admission Tickets:Includes first admission tickets to 12 core scenic spots such as Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, and Sayram Lake
Guides:Each group is equipped with 1 full-time guide + 1 local guide, both certified
Insurance:Complimentary travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 yuan/person)
⚠ ️[Precautions]
Altitude Sickness:For the Pamir Plateau section, it is recommended to take Rhodiola in advance and avoid strenuous exercise
Document Preparation:In addition to valid identification, a permit is required for the southern Xinjiang section (can be arranged on your behalf)
Clothing Recommendations:For the northern Xinjiang section, bring a windbreaker; for the southern Xinjiang section, sun protection is essential
Policy Changes:In case of scenic spot visitor limits or traffic controls, the itinerary order may be adjusted through negotiation
📞 [Consultation Channels]
For inquiries about available spots or customized itineraries for the new 2026 schedule, please contact Zhang Jing, Customer Service Manager at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; both parties’ rights and obligations are as stipulated in the contract.
Contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send itinerary and quotation
