To travel to Yili, you can choose the following train routes:
Urumqi to Yining train route: This is the most common route with very charming scenery along the way. From the Gobi Desert to oasis countryside, and then to the rolling Tianshan Mountains, every scene is worth savoring. You can choose a direct express train, such as Train Z6524, with a total journey time of about 10 hours.
The “Travel Xinjiang by Train · Tianshan” high-quality special tourist train: This train adopts the “special train + special coach” model, incorporating the Duku Highway into the itinerary and passing through Kuytun, Yili, and other places. It focuses on the tourism method of “the train moves as people move, people play while the train stops”.
In addition, you can also pay attention to the “Grand Beauty of Xinjiang” tourist trains launched by the Xinjiang Railway Department. These trains have planned multiple tourist routes including Yili, such as the Northern Xinjiang Circular Route and the North-South Xinjiang Circular Sleeping Car Route, providing tourists with convenient long-distance express tourist services.
Please note that specific train schedules and ticket prices may change over time. Please check for the latest information and book your tickets in advance.