In the vast western region of China, a tourist train named the ‘Tianshan’ is slowly passing by, bringing tourists an unparalleled dreamlike journey. The Tianshan tourist train is a high-quality special tourist train meticulously crafted by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It is not just a mode of transportation but also an immersive travel experience. Departing from Urumqi, this special train will take tourists through major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, with a single journey lasting up to 14 days. The entire itinerary adopts the ‘train + car’ method, connecting multiple scenic spots such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, and Kashgar Old Town into a single route.
Regarding how to book tickets and register for the Tianshan Train, which city is the starting and ending point of the Tianshan Train, how much are the ticket prices for the Tianshan Train, detailed explanations of the train marshaling and carriages of the Tianshan Train, the manager of the Tianshan Train Center will provide detailed answers for everyone. The schedule for the luxury tourism trains operated by the Tianshan Train throughout the year has been released. Tourists taking the Tianshan Train are welcome to consult the official Tianshan Train Center: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The Tianshan tourist train adopts advanced 25G air-conditioned car formations, with interior decoration that reflects both modernity and a strong integration of Xinjiang’s regional cultural elements. The train offers various carriage types, including comfortable hard sleeper carriages, luxurious soft sleeper carriages, fully functional dining carriages, as well as bar carriages and multifunctional leisure carriages that provide recreational entertainment. These carriages not only meet tourists’ basic accommodation and dining needs but also add infinite fun and enjoyment to the journey.
[Design Concept]
Fulfill a dream of traveling across Tianshan Mountain and spanning the north and south of Xinjiang, making travel simple and happy; the special train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, saving you more than 5,000 kilometers of Gobi travel time. It is comfortable and safe, with destinations being the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, encompassing snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, gobies, oases, grasslands, ancient villages …… helping you realize the dream of spanning the north and south of Xinjiang.
[Customized Special Train]
Xinjiang’s brand new train circular route贯穿 (translates to ‘spanning’) the panoramic north and south of Xinjiang. Brand new route: Urumqi + Altay + Ili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kuqa + Aksu + Kashgar + Hotan. The special train arrives at its destination in one stop without transfers, truly realizing a panoramic special train spanning east, west, north, and south of Xinjiang. The train moves with the passengers, without changing berths throughout the journey. The train + car gold route replaces cars with special trains, providing comfort and safety!
[Special Train Body]
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to tailor-make and brand new build a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan Train’. The special train is equipped with hard sleeper cars and soft sleeper cars, providing you with a comprehensive service experience throughout your journey;
[Highlight Attractions]
Enjoy a seamless experience of Kanas and Hemu; visit Tianshan Heavenly Lake, lavender fields, the pristine Sayram Lake; explore Nalati Grassland, the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa王府, Shenmu Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert Viewpoint, Hotan Old Town, Kanerjing, Flaming Mountain, and other must-see attractions;
[Quality Assurance]
Group formation in Urumqi, comfortable air-conditioned tourist bus seats, enjoying attentive service, with Chinese-speaking tour guides accompanying throughout the journey;
[Selected Hotels]
Throughout the journey, we have carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels and ordinary comfortable hotels in Jiadengyu, providing you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment;
Tianshan Train Itinerary Arrangement:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (Airport pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Horgos – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Kanerjing) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 is a historical mansion) – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Day 12: Desert Viewpoint – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: Send the group according to the return flight and train schedule
Regarding how to book tickets and register for the Tianshan Train, which city is the starting and ending point of the Tianshan Train, how much are the ticket prices for the Tianshan Train, detailed explanations of the train marshaling and carriages of the Tianshan Train, the manager of the Tianshan Train Center will provide detailed answers for everyone. The schedule for the luxury tourism trains operated by the Tianshan Train throughout the year has been released. Tourists taking the Tianshan Train are welcome to consult the official Tianshan Train Center: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Expenses included in the Tianshan Tourism Train fee:
1. Transportation: Urumqi/Beitun/Yining/Turpan/Kuqa/Aksu/Kashgar/Hotan/Urumqi air-conditioned train sleeper, ground coach, ensuring one seat per person;
2. Meals: 11 complimentary breakfasts at the hotel throughout the trip, including 17 formal meals (8 dishes and 1 soup per table for 10 people), complimentary breakfasts are non-refundable if not consumed; all complimentary specialty meals are also non-refundable if not consumed.
3. Tour guide service: Mandarin-speaking tour guide with a license;
4. Accommodation: Carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels plus standard rooms at ordinary hotels in Jiadengyu. Single male or female guests will need to pay the single supplement;
5. Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance;
6. Tickets: Including first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions on the itinerary (Tianchi ticket + shuttle bus, Kanas ticket + shuttle bus, Hemu ticket + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake ticket + shuttle bus, Nalati ticket + valley grassland shuttle bus, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon ticket, Kuqa王府 ticket,布伦口 White Sand Lake ticket, Karakul Lake ticket, Id Kah Mosque ticket, Kanerjing ticket, Flaming Mountain ticket)
(No refund for unused complimentary items, sorry for any inconvenience);
Expenses not included in the Tianshan Tourism Train fee:
1. Transportation costs to and from Urumqi for each city;
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, pay-TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol in the hotel; costs incurred from contaminated or damaged facilities;
Price of Tianshan Tourism Train:
Price of Premium Version product:
Soft sleeper upper bunk: 10,880 yuan/person, lower bunk: 11,280 yuan/person
Price of Tianshan Tourism Train (Business Class) (without Duku) product:
(Tour dates: May 7, 20; June 2)
Business single room: 18,980 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person, (twin beds with public bathroom): 15,980 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower with public bathroom): 14,980 yuan/person
Business quadruple room: upper bunk 12,580 yuan/person, lower bunk 12,980 yuan/person
Price of Tianshan Tourism Train (Business Class) (Duku North Section) product:
(Tour dates: June 15, 28; July 11, 24; August 6, 19; September 1, 14, 27)
Business single room: 19,680 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 17,680 yuan/person, (twin beds with public bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower with public bathroom): 15,680 yuan/person
Business quadruple room: upper bunk 13,280 yuan/person, lower bunk 13,680 yuan/person