The ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train is a customized train launched at great expense by the Urumqi Railway Bureau in 2023. The entire train consists of sleeper carriages, including hard sleeper and soft sleeper carriages. High-quality fabrics are used for the bedding in both soft and hard sleeper carriages, with a guarantee of one change per guest, creating a warm and comfortable resting space for tourists. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not an ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel integrating tourism, cultural experience, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train adopts newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, dining cars, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality services and experiences during your journey. The 2025 Tianshan Tourist Train annual schedule has been announced. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan Tourist Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
I. Carriage Types and Configurations
1. High-Class Compartment Carriages:
It provides a more private and high-end travel experience.
The facilities inside the carriages are luxurious, meeting the needs of high-end passengers.
2. Soft Sleeper Carriages:
It is equipped with single sofas, desks, independent washrooms, and wardrobes, among others.
It places greater emphasis on passenger comfort and privacy.
The soft decoration incorporates Xinjiang’s folk customs and characteristics, displaying Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural folklore through a combination of illustrations and text in a picturesque manner.
In addition, the Tianshan Tourist Train is also equipped with various types of carriages such as bar cars, multi-functional leisure cars, and dining cars, meeting passengers’ various needs during the journey. 3. Xinjiang Folk Customs and Characteristics:
The interior decoration of the carriages selects scenery from six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar.
It deeply integrates Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural folklore, allowing passengers to experience the rich Western Regions’ charm.
4. Service Facilities and Details
Comprehensive Services:
Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated attendant who provides full-journey accompaniment services, including luggage handling, berth arrangement, scenic spot explanations, etc.
Emergency medications and first-aid equipment are also available on the train to deal with unexpected situations. 5. Dining Options:
The dining car offers a diverse range of dining options, from breakfast to midnight snacks, catering to the taste preferences of different passengers.
6. Leisure and Entertainment:
The bar car and multi-functional leisure car provide passengers with a variety of leisure and entertainment facilities and services, such as wine tastings and small gatherings.
The multi-functional leisure car is equipped with comfortable sofas and matching coffee tables, where passengers can sit and enjoy the scenery outside the window while relaxing with family and friends. II. Tianshan Train Schedule and Price List:
The Tianshan Tourist Train operates based on the principle of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with a total journey time of 13 days, covering the peak tourist season from May to October. The specific schedule is as follows:
1. Price illustration for May:
May 2025: May 9th, May 22nd
Upper berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 12,580 yuan/person Lower berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person
Double-deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Single-room flat soft sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 23,800 yuan/person
Double-deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 22,800 yuan/person (20 people per carriage) 2. Price Schematic Diagram for June to September:
June 2025: June 4, June 17, June 30
July 2025: July 13, July 26
August 2025: August 8, August 21
September 2025: September 3, September 16, September 29
Upper soft sleeper for four: 12,980 yuan/person Lower soft sleeper for four: 13,980 yuan/person
Double-deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Single-room flat soft sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 24,400 yuan/person
Double-deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 23,400 yuan/person (20 people per carriage)
The registration process may include the following steps:
1. Follow Official Information:
Cooperation with Travel Agencies: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may cooperate with various travel agencies to launch tourism products. You can consult local travel agencies to understand relevant information and registration methods.
2. Select Itinerary and Date:
Itinerary Selection: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may offer different itinerary routes. You can choose a suitable itinerary based on your schedule and interests.
Departure Date: After determining your itinerary, select your preferred departure date.
3. Submit Registration Information:
Fill Out Registration Form: According to the requirements of the official or travel agency, fill out the complete registration information, including name, ID number, contact information, etc.
Payment: Pay the travel fees as required and keep the relevant receipts.
4. Confirm Successful Registration:
Awaiting Confirmation: After submitting your registration information, patiently wait for the official or travel agency’s confirmation notification.
Travel Preparations: After confirming successful registration, you can start preparing for your trip, such as purchasing insurance and packing luggage. III. Schematic Diagram of ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train Features:
1. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is no ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel integrating tourism, cultural experiences, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train uses newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, private bathrooms, dining cars, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality service and experiences during your journey.
2. The biggest highlight of this train is its carefully designed tourist route. Starting from Urumqi, it crosses the magnificent Tianshan Mountains and passes through southern Xinjiang’s major cities such as Turpan, Korla, Kuche, Aksu, and Kashgar, ultimately arriving in Yining, the ‘Jiangnan (southern China-like scenery) beyond the Great Wall’, taking you to appreciate the best natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang.
3. You can experience the fiery passion of Flaming Mountain in Turpan and taste the sweet fruits in Grape Valley; appreciate the thousand-year-old civilization of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom in Kuche, and feel the charm of Buddhist art in Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves; experience the rich exotic atmosphere in the old town of Kashgar and listen to the moving love story in Xiangfei Garden; admire the endless lavender fields in the Ili River Valley and gallop on the grasslands of Nalati…
4. Besides the rich arrangement of attractions, the ‘Tianshan’ train also pays special attention to cultural experiences. The train will host colorful themed activities, such as Xinjiang dance and song performances, ethnic musical instrument concerts, and local cuisine tastings, allowing you to deeply understand Xinjiang’s history, culture, ethnic customs, and culinary specialties during your journey.
5. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not just a trip, but also a cultural baptism and a soul-stirring experience. It will take you through time and space, allowing you to feel the prosperity and glory of the ancient Silk Road, and appreciate Xinjiang’s unique natural scenery and cultural charm.
IV. [Inclusions]
1. Transportation: Soft sleeper on the Tianshan Tour Train + destination air-conditioned tour bus;
2. Catering: 12 breakfasts and 19 lunches/dinners throughout the trip. Breakfasts are provided by the hotel/train (boxed lunches for the train), and the land/train lunch/dinner standard is 50 yuan/person. There are eight dishes and one soup per meal, served at a table for ten people. If the number of people is less than 10, the number of dishes will be reduced accordingly.
3. (As meals are provided collectively, no refund will be given for unused meals. Some meals on the train are not included, so please prepare your own food if necessary);
4. Tour Guide: Guides with more than 3 years of experience; 5. Insurance: Travel liability insurance, with an additional travel accident insurance gift for each person;
6. Accommodation: Selected hotels with a four-diamond or four-star rating on online reviews, with Nalati/Jiadengyu being three-diamond hotels. If there is a single male or female guest, they will need to pay the room difference. Reference hotels
Urumqi: Daluqiao Hotel, Tuha Petroleum Mansion, Kongque Ducheng, Hantang or similar
Jiadengyu: Xianfeng Hotel, Qianxi Hotel, Lijing Mountainside Resort, Yuyuan Mountainside Resort, Agricultural Division 10 Leisure Center or similar
Yining: Central Asia International Grand Hotel, Jiangsu Grand Hotel, Hengrun International Grand Hotel, Huacheng Hotel, Qicai Huacheng or similar
Nalati: Mingdu Hotel, Tinglan Hotel, Xindu Jiayue Hotel, Meitu Hotel, Yuhao Hotel, Jinglan Hotel or similar
Kashgar: Lai Ning Hotel, Qiniwake Hotel, Tianyuan Business Hotel, Wanda Mercure, Shenhang International or similar
7. Tickets: Include first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions on the itinerary (Tianchi Lake + shuttle bus, Kanas + shuttle, Hemu Village + shuttle, Sayram Lake + shuttle, Nalati + cable car, Valley Grassland shuttle, N39 Desert Scenic Area, Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Well System, Flaming Mountain, etc.)