The Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train is a high-quality tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., aiming to provide tourists with a comfortable and convenient travel experience to deeply explore the natural scenery and diverse culture of Xinjiang. It focuses on the travel concept of "the train moves with people, people play while the train stops", providing a one-stop arrival and no-change-of-berth travel method throughout the journey. It includes one-stop services such as train tickets, bus fares, board and lodging, tour guides, insurance, etc., ensuring a worry-free journey. The 2025 schedule for the Tianshan Tourist Train has been announced. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan Tourist Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information requests). I. Train Overview
Name: Tianshan Tourist Train
Built by: Urumqi Railway Bureau
Train Type: AC380V25G passenger train
Carriage Configuration: Soft sleeper carriages + business soft sleepers (including four-person compartments, doubles, etc.), bar carriages, multifunctional leisure carriages, dining carriages, etc.
Design Concept: Focusing on the slow-life travel experience of "the train moves with people, people play while the train stops". II. Itinerary Arrangements
Route: Major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar. The route also covers places such as Altay, Kuitun, Bozhou, and Hotan, covering a distance of over 5,000 kilometers.
Schedule: A total of 12 departures throughout the year, with specific departure dates being May 9th, May 22nd, June 4th, June 17th, June 30th, July 13th, July 26th, August 8th, August 21st, September 3rd, September 17th, and September 29th.
Duration: 14 days in total, tourists can enjoy the attractions during the day and rest on the train at night. III. Service Facilities
Accommodation: The beds on the train are meticulously decorated, and the beddings use high-quality fabrics, with a guarantee of being changed after each guest. The soft sleeper compartments are also equipped with facilities such as private bathrooms, wardrobes, and sofas.
Dining: The train is equipped with professional chefs, and tourists can taste local specialty dishes. When dining at the hotels in each city of call, they will also be served specialty cuisine such as Xinjiang-style large plate chicken, Burqin cold-water fish banquet, and Tianchi Yaochi banquet.
Entertainment: The bar carriage is equipped with comfortable sofas, a thermostatic wine cabinet, and a small singing area, where tourists can enjoy wine, sing, and meet new friends. The multifunctional carriage also has a massage area, booth seating, a children’s entertainment area, and a leisure area to meet the needs of different tourists.
Section 4: Rich Dining Options
Formal Meals: Formal meals are provided on the tourist train, with a meal standard of usually 50 yuan/person. Formal meals include four specialty meals: cold-water fish, desert buffet, Yining welcoming banquet, and Kashgar Muslim cuisine. These dishes are not only delicious but also incorporate local cultural characteristics, allowing tourists to experience Xinjiang’s local customs while enjoying the food.
Breakfast: The tourist train also offers a variety of breakfast options to ensure that tourists can enjoy nutritious meals during the journey. Section 5: Tianshan Tourist Train Price Information:
1. May tour dates (without Duku Highway route):
Business Single Room: 23,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, with private bathroom): 22,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (twin beds, shared bathroom): 20,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, shared bathroom): 18,400 yuan/person
2. June tour dates (including the northern section of Duku Highway):
Business Single Room: 23,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, with private bathroom): 22,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (twin beds, shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
3. July to September tour dates (including the northern section of Duku Highway):
Business Single Room: 24,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, with private bathroom): 23,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (twin beds, shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person. Section 6: Tianshan Tourist Train Itinerary Arrangement:
Day 1: Arrival from across the country – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel check-in) (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu (Overnight in Jiadenyu)
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining (Overnight in Yining)
Day 6: Yining – Nalati Grassland (River Valley Grassland) – Nalati Town (Overnight in Nalati Town)
Day 7: Nalati Town – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourist Area – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar)
Day 11: Kashgar Old City – Craft Street – Century-old Tea House – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 12: Turpan – Kanerjing – Huoyan Mountain – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer to the airport or train station according to the return flight or train schedule (No itinerary)