In the vast western region of China, a tourist train named ‘Tianshan’ is slowly passing by, bringing tourists an unparalleled dreamlike journey. The Tianshan tourist train is a high-quality and unique tourist train carefully crafted by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It is not just a means 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, and 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 route.
Regarding how to book tickets and register for the Tianshan Tourism Train, which city is the starting point and endpoint, how much the ticket prices are, detailed explanations of the train formation and carriages, the manager of the Tianshan Tourism Train Center will provide detailed answers for everyone. The schedule for the Tianshan luxury tourist train throughout the year has been released. Tourists taking the Tianshan Tourism 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 materials)
The Tianshan tourist train adopts advanced 25G air-conditioned car formations. Its interior decoration not only reflects a modern sense but also incorporates rich Xinjiang regional cultural elements. The train is equipped with various types of carriages, including comfortable hard sleeper carriages, luxurious soft sleeper carriages, fully functional dining carriages, as well as bar carriages and multifunctional leisure carriages that provide leisure and entertainment. These carriages not only meet the basic accommodation and dining needs of tourists but also add infinite fun and enjoyment to the journey.
[Design Concept]
Fulfill a dream of traveling across the Tianshan Mountains and spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, making travel simple and joyful; the train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, saving you over 5,000 kilometers of Gobi travel time. Comfortable and safe, the destinations are all the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, encompassing snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, ancient villages… Fulfilling your dream of spanning northern and southern Xinjiang.
[Customized Train]
A brand new train route across the panoramic landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang. Brand new route: Urumqi + Altay + Ili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kuqa + Aksu + Kashgar + Hetian. The train arrives at its destination in one stop without transfers, truly realizing a panoramic train journey across Xinjiang from east to west and north to south. The train moves with the passengers, with no need to change berths throughout the journey. A golden route combining train and bus, using the train instead of buses for comfort and safety!
[Train Cars]
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to customize and brand newly build a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan Train’. The train is equipped with hard sleeper cars and soft sleeper cars, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
[Highlight Attractions]
A seamless experience of Kanas and Hemu Village; exploring Tianshan Heavenly Lake, encountering lavender fields, and meeting the pristine Sayram Lake; visiting Nalati Grasslands, the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuqa王府 (王府 is a specific term, retained as is), Shengmu Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert Viewpoint, Hetian Old Town, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, and other must-see attractions;
[Quality Assurance]
Groups form in Urumqi, with air-conditioned tourist buses ensuring comfortable seating. Enjoy attentive service with a Chinese-speaking tour guide accompanying you throughout the journey;
[Selected Hotels]
Throughout the journey, we have carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels, along with a regular comfortable hotel in Jiadenyu, providing you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment;
Tianshan Train Itinerary Arrangements:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (Airport pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu Village – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake -霍尔果斯 (Horgos) – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Vineyard – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 is a specific term, retained as is) – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shengmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hetian
Day 12: Desert Viewpoint – Hetian Old Town – Hetian – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: According to the return flight or train schedule, transfer to the airport/train station
Regarding how to book tickets and register for the Tianshan Tourism Train, which city is the starting point and endpoint, how much the ticket prices are, detailed explanations of the train formation and carriages, the manager of the Tianshan Tourism Train Center will provide detailed answers for everyone. The schedule for the Tianshan luxury tourist train throughout the year has been released. Tourists taking the Tianshan Tourism 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 materials)
Tianshan Tourism Train expenses included:
1. Transportation: Urumqi/Beitun/Yining/Turpan/Kucha/Aksu/Kashgar/Hotan/Urumqi air-conditioned train sleeper, ground bus, guaranteed one seat per person;
2. Meals: 11 complimentary breakfasts throughout the hotel stay, including 17 formal meals (8 dishes and 1 soup per meal, 1 table for 10 people); complimentary breakfasts are non-refundable; all complimentary specialty meals are also non-refundable.
3. Guide service: Mandarin-speaking guide with a license;
4. Accommodation: Selected 4-diamond hotels or 4-star+ ordinary hotels in Jiadengyu with twin rooms. If there is a single male or female traveler, they need to pay the room difference;
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 Lake 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, Kucha王府 ticket, Bulunkou White Sand Lake ticket, Karakul Lake ticket, Id Kah Mosque ticket, Karez Well ticket, Flaming Mountain ticket)
(No refunds for non-participation in complimentary items, thank you for your understanding);
Tianshan Tourism Train expenses not included:
1. Round-trip transportation costs between each city and Urumqi;
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, pay-TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol in the hotel; costs arising from contamination or damage to facilities;
Tianshan Tourism Train price:
Premium version product price:
Soft sleeper upper bunk: 10,880 yuan/person, lower bunk: 11,280 yuan/person
Tianshan Tourism Train Business Class (without Duku) product price:
(Tour dates: May 7, 20; June 2)
Business single room: 18,980 yuan/person
Business twin 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 four-person room: Upper bunk 12,580 yuan/person, lower bunk 12,980 yuan/person
Tianshan Tourism Train (Duku North Section) Business Class product price:
(Tour dates: June 15, 28; July 11, 24; August 6, 19; September 1, 14, 27)
Business single room: 19,680 yuan/person
Business twin 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 four-person room: Upper bunk 13,280 yuan/person, lower bunk 13,680 yuan/person