The ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train · Tianshan Train’ high-quality special tourism train is meticulously crafted by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., featuring the travel concept of ‘the train moves with people, and people play while the train stops’. This train route connects major tourist cities in Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, with a one-way journey lasting 14 days.
Starting from 2023, the Urumqi Railway Bureau has invested 3 million yuan in special funds to tailor-make and comprehensively renovate the bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan Train’. The special train is not only equipped with hard sleeper cars and soft sleeper cars, but also makes great efforts in the interior decoration of the carriages, striving to achieve the effect of one scenery per carriage and create a comfortable and pleasant travel environment. High-quality fabrics are selected for the linen, carpets are laid in the corridors, and the display of individual items is also carefully designed to ensure a more comfortable and pleasant journey for passengers.
I. Overview of the Tianshan Express Xinjiang tourist train product
The Xinjiang Tianshan Express is an innovative high-quality specialty tourism product that perfectly combines train travel with colorful tourism itineraries. This express train not only sells train tickets but also requires tourists to follow a unified booking and registration process based on specific Xinjiang tourism itineraries. Exclusively created by the China Urumqi Railway Bureau and jointly launched with well-known travel agencies, this unique "tourism + train express" model has been introduced.
If you are interested in experiencing the brand-new travel enjoyment brought by the Tianshan Express, please contact Maizi, the dedicated manager at the official booking center of the Xinjiang Tianshan Express, for consultation. You can call the phone number 132 01333409 (it is recommended to copy the number and add it as a contact for free consultation and detailed travel route information) to learn more and start planning your trip.
Second, the operating time of the Tianshan Express Xinjiang tourist train: The Tianshan Express Xinjiang tourist train operates from May to October, with the first departure scheduled on May 7th or May 1st, and subsequent departures every 15 days.
Third, the route of the Tianshan Express Xinjiang tourist train: Urumqi-Beitun-Yining-Turpan-Kuqa-Aksu-Kashi-Urumqi, a train loop tour that covers the panoramic view of northern and southern Xinjiang.
Day 1: Pickup from the departure point and check-in at a hotel in Urumqi Gather from departure points across the country and take the Tianshan Express to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. Upon arrival, be received by a dedicated person and arranged to check into the预定 hotel. In the evening, free activities or rest to adjust to the time difference.
Day 2: Visit Tianshan Tianchi and Head to Beitun After breakfast, take a car to visit the beautiful high-altitude moraine lake located in Fuxincun, Fuxin Town, Fukang City, in the Sangong River valley on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain. After lunch enjoying local specialty cuisine, continue the journey north to arrive at one of the destinations—Beitun, the seat of the Administrative Office of Altay Prefecture and also the residence of the 10th Agricultural Division Headquarters, an administrative county-level unit. Here, you can visit historical sites such as General’s Mansion and taste authentic local snacks such as hand-seized rice and grilled mutton skewers. Stay overnight at a designated hotel in the city to rest and prepare for the more exciting adventure tour the next day!
Day 3: Explore Kanas and Jiadenyu Depart Beitun in the morning for a full-day in-depth tour of the famous Kanas scenic area; in the afternoon, enjoy the scenery along the Irtysh River while also witnessing the spectacular river scenery along the China-Russia border~ In the evening, return to the hotel in the city to rest and recharge for the new challenges of tomorrow!
Day 4: Visit Hemu Village, from Beitun to Jinghe. In the morning, take a bus to visit Hemu Town in Burqin County; in the afternoon, enjoy the scenery along the Irtysh River while also witnessing the spectacular scenery of the border river between China and Russia~ In the evening, return to the hotel in the urban area to rest and prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 5: Visit Sayram Lake,霍尔果斯, then to Yining. After breakfast, take a bus to visit Sayram Lake scenic area; have a picnic by the lake or enjoy local specialty cuisine at noon; in the afternoon, take a bus to visit霍尔果斯 port for an inspection tour; stay at a hotel in Yining City to rest and prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 6: Visit Nalati Grassland, from Yining to Turpan. In the morning, take a bus to visit Nalati Grassland scenic area in Xinyuan County; in the afternoon, take a bus to Turpan City to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 7: Visit Turpan (Grape Manor, Flaming Mountain, Kaner Well), then head to Kuqa. In the morning, take a bus to visit Grape Manor in Turpan City; in the afternoon, take a bus to visit Flaming Mountain scenic area; in the evening, head to Kuqa City by bus to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 8: Visit Kuqa Grand Canyon and Kuqa王府, head to Aksu. In the morning, take a bus to visit Kuqa Grand Canyon scenic area in Kuqa City; in the afternoon, take a bus to visit Kuqa王府 scenic area; in the evening, head to Aksu City by bus to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 9: Visit Shenmu Garden, arrive in Kashgar. In the morning, take a bus to visit Shenmu Garden scenic area in Wensu County; in the afternoon, take a bus to Kashgar City to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 10: Sightseeing at Karakul Lake. In the morning, take a bus to visit Karakul Lake scenic area in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County; in the afternoon, return to Kashgar City by bus to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 11: Visit Kashgar Old Town and Mosque, head to Hetian. In the morning, take a bus to visit Kashgar Old Town in Kashgar City; in the afternoon, take a bus to Hetian City to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 12: Visit the Desert Viewpoint and Hetian Round City, return to Urumqi. In the morning, take a bus to visit the Desert Viewpoint scenic area in Hetian City; in the afternoon, take a bus to visit the Hetian Round City scenic area; in the evening, return to Urumqi City by bus to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 13: Check-in at Urumqi Hotel. In the morning, enjoy free activities in Urumqi city or choose to participate in a local half-day tour. In the afternoon, gather at the designated time and take a bus to the airport/train station for return transfer services. At this point, the entire itinerary has come to a successful conclusion! Looking forward to seeing you again next time!
Day 14: Airport/Train Station Transfer Based on Return Time
Section 4: Overview of Attractions on the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train
The Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train has carefully planned a rich tourism route that covers the geographical features of Xinjiang’s ‘three mountains and two basins’, passing through numerous popular attractions. The train will take tourists to experience the beauty of Tianshan Heavenly Lake, the mystery of Kanas, the tranquility of Sayram Lake, the vastness of Nalati Grassland, and the charm of Kashgar Old Town, cleverly connecting multiple scenic areas.
On this journey, tourists will enjoy a comprehensive ‘all-inclusive’ service, effortlessly exploring diverse natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, gobies, oases, and grasslands. Whether it’s the magnificent natural scenery or the unique cultural ambiance, you will be fascinated and reluctant to leave.
Section 5: Services Included in the Tianshan Special Train’s Xinjiang Tourism Train
The Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train offers an all-inclusive service, including train tickets from and to Urumqi, full-board meals, luxury hotel accommodation, air-conditioned tourist buses, excellent tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance, entrance tickets to attractions, and scenic area shuttle buses. In addition, Urumqi airport transfer services are also provided. Basically, there are no additional expenses except for the scenic area entertainment projects you wish to experience.
Section 6: Tianshan Train Booking Process and Reservation Notes
1. Book Through Official Channels
The Tianshan Tourist Train is a customized tourism product. If you plan to participate in the Tianshan Tourist Train and enjoy this brand-new travel experience, please feel free to consult and call Maizi, the dedicated manager of the Xinjiang Tianshan Official Booking Center, at 132 01333409 (you can copy the number and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed tourist route information).
2. Comprehensive Booking
Train tickets for the Tianshan Special Train are not sold separately and must be booked together with the tour itinerary. When booking, please provide valid ID information and sign the unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform.
3. Price and Time Selection
Prices vary based on your travel date and selected tour route. Specific prices will be adjusted according to the peak and off-peak seasons of the Xinjiang tourism market and your travel date. Please arrange your travel time reasonably and choose a suitable tourism product.
4. Complete Booking
Provide your personal name and ID card number to customer service to confirm the departure time and tourism product. After paying the deposit for the train tickets, signing the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision shall be deemed as successful registration.
Given the customized nature and limited schedule of the Tianshan Tourist Train (only 2 departures per month, totaling 12 departures throughout the year), it is recommended to book as early as possible to ensure a smooth trip. Considering the popularity of the Tianshan Tourist Train, sales and booking data from the past two years indicate that consulting customer service in advance to understand detailed itinerary arrangements and cost information will help you better plan your trip.