Traveling Xinjiang by Train
All carriages of the train are equipped with sleeper seats, including three configurations: high-class sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, and hard sleeper carriages. The carriages are decorated with a theme of scenery from six regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar. Through hanging paintings, prints, and other methods, the natural scenery and cultural folklore of Xinjiang are deeply integrated, allowing passengers to feel the strong ethnic flavor as soon as they board the train.
The Xinjiang Tianshan Express Train is based on advanced 25G air-conditioned carriages and features diverse carriage configurations, dedicated to providing passengers with high-quality, personalized, and convenient travel services. These carriages not only cover basic functions such as accommodation and dining but also strive for excellence in detailed design to bring ultimate comfort to tourists. The interior decoration cleverly combines modern design styles with Xinjiang’s unique regional culture. Each carriage is themed after the scenery of six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar. Through exquisite murals, prints, and other artistic forms, the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang are vividly presented to passengers, creating an immersive travel atmosphere. The 2025 Tianshan Express Train’s annual schedule has been announced. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan Express Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Wang Fei 180 9596 9599 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Timetable of Tianshan Express Train
•• Booking in advance ••
May 9 – May 21, May 22 – June 3
June 4 – June 16, June 17 – June 28
June 30 – July 12
July 13 – July 25, July 26 – August 7
August 8 – August 20, August 21 – September 2
September 3 – September 15, September 16 – September 28
September 29 – October 11
13 days, Urumqi / Kanas / Yining / Kuqa / Kashgar / Korla
October 15 – October 22, 8 days
Urumqi / Kashgar / Kuqa / Luntai / Hotan
Itinerary of Tianshan Express Train
Day 1: Across China – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel check-in) (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun (Overnight on Tianshan Express Train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu (Overnight in Jiadengyu)
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu – Wucaitan – Beitun – Yining (Overnight on Tianshan Express 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 Express Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on the Tianshan Express)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourist Area – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 11: Kashgar Old Town – Craft Street – Century-old Teahouse – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (Overnight on the Tianshan Express)
Day 12: Turpan – Karez Wells – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer to the airport or train station according to the return flight or train schedule (No itinerary)
Introduction to Xinjiang Dedicated Trains in 2025
Mainly Promoting the Xinjiang Panda Dedicated Train
Route Highlight: The entire train is themed after the cute panda and also incorporates special patterns from Sanxingdui, making it feel like entering a dream world as soon as you board.
Delving into the hinterland of northern and southern Xinjiang, reaching north to the Altai Mountains, crossing the Tianshan Mountains in the middle, and reaching south to the Kunlun Mountains. Covering all of Xinjiang’s east, west, north, and south.
Western Region Train Tour Dedicated Train
A "cruise" dedicated train designed especially for you, covering Gansu’s Hexi Corridor and Xinjiang’s Hami, Urumqi, Kashgar, and other places, connecting Kanas, Tianshan Tianchi, Flaming Mountain, and other attractions!
Tianshan Express In-depth Round-trip Dedicated Train for Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Route Highlight: Departing from Urumqi, connecting Beitun (Kanas), Yining (Sayram Lake), Turpan, Kuqa (Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon), Kashgar (Old Town Bazaar), Hami (Melon Orchard), covering all of Xinjiang’s east, west, north, and south.
New Oriental Express Luxury Dedicated Train
Route Highlight: Featuring the scenery of northern Xinjiang, with a focus on visiting Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Wuerhe Devil City, suitable for tourists with limited time. The carriages are equipped with bars and cinemas, providing a full luxurious experience.
Luxurious Dedicated Train for the Mystical Regions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Route Highlight: Closest, kindest, most beautiful, crossing the galaxy, encountering the mysterious regions of the Western Regions!
A luxurious Xinjiang-dedicated train designed for those who love life. Outside the window are mountains and rivers, while inside is the laziness of a Tuscan manor. Crossing the mysterious regions of northern and southern Xinjiang, this train offers views of all the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang you can imagine!
Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi) / Burqin (Kanas, Hemu, Wucai Beach) / Bortala (Sayram Lake) / Yining (Nalati Grassland) / Turpan (Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, Grape Vineyard) / Kuqa (Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon) / Kezhou (Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake) / Kashgar (N39 Desert Tourist Area, Kashgar Old Town, Century-old Teahouse, Xiangfei Garden, Id Kah Mosque) 13-day Comfortable Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Product Quotation & Departure Time
Departure Time: 2025
May 9, May 22
June 4, June 17, June 30
July 13, July 26
August 8, August 21
September 03, September 16, September 29
(Classes from June to September include the northern section of the Duku Highway)
Note: Due to increased costs from July to September, the following quotation is increased by RMB 600 per person!
Registration Time: From today onwards, until fully booked.
Unified Quotation: Departure and Arrival in Urumqi
May June July-September
4-person upper soft sleeper: 12580, 12980, 13580
4-person lower soft sleeper: 13580, 13980, 14580
Double stacked soft sleeper: 18400, 18800, 19400
(1 room for 2 people, with a desk, public bathroom)
Double lower soft sleeper: 20400, 20800, 21400
(1 room for 2 people, public bathroom)
Single flat soft sleeper: 23400, 23800, 24400
(1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk)
Note: Each carriage for the above rooms accommodates 24 people
Double stacked soft sleeper: 22400, 22800, 23400
(1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/sofa)
Note: Each carriage accommodates 20 people
Berth assignment principles:
Soft sleeper: If 1 person registers, they will be assigned an upper berth; if 2 people register, they will be assigned an upper and lower berth; if 3 people register for soft sleepers, they cannot be guaranteed to be in the same compartment.
Children’s quotes:
Quotes for May: 3 to 14 years old (exclusive): 2980 yuan/person
Quotes for June to September: 3 to 14 years old (exclusive): 3580 yuan/person
(Includes a half-price ticket for the special train berth but does not occupy a berth, hotel accommodation, and scenic area transportation fees; includes transportation fees, full meal fees, driver and guide service fees, etc.)
Please quote the adult price for those aged 14 and above. Children under 3 years old cannot register, sorry for any inconvenience!
Single room surcharge: 2000 yuan/person (for land tours, one person occupies one room)
Why choose the Tianshan Train to tour Xinjiang?
’Traveling Xinjiang by Train’ is a major Xinjiang tourism IP jointly created by the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Railway Bureau and the Cultural and Tourism Bureau. Tourists can choose their preferred mode of transportation to Urumqi based on their travel habits.
The ‘Tianshan Train’ tourist special train offers superior soft sleeper singles with private washrooms, superior soft sleeper doubles with private bathrooms, superior soft sleeper flat doubles, and superior soft sleeper stacked doubles. Additionally, there are regular soft sleeper quadruples. The entire train is equipped with dining cars, multifunctional cars, bar cars, as well as entertainment and leisure facilities such as sofas, coffee tables, chess and card tables, massage chairs, and KTV singing areas, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey!
Rich experience in operating tourist trains within Xinjiang:
We have years of experience in designing railway routes by experts, with thousands of authentic reviews from passengers every year. This is a premium tourist route where you can explore the mysterious western regions and enjoy a panoramic view of southern Xinjiang.
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