The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train features a travel mode of ‘the train moves with people, and people play while the train stops’. The route connects major tourist cities in Xinjiang, such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar. A one-way trip usually lasts for 14 days, with one-stop access and no need to change berths throughout the journey. The train adopts a ‘train + car’ mode, connecting multiple scenic spots such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old Town into a route. Tourists can take in snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, gobi, oases, grasslands, villages, and other geographical and cultural landscapes. The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train in Xinjiang is a charming journey that will take you through the magnificent scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang, enjoying the beauty of natural ecology. This article will introduce in detail the ticket price information and various booking methods for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, helping you easily plan your trip.
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I. Carriage Configuration
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train uses a 25G air-conditioned train formation. The carriages are luxurious and comfortable, including hard sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, bar cars, multi-functional leisure cars, and dining cars, among other types. Each carriage is decorated with a unique theme, and high-quality fabrics are used for the bed linens. Carpets are laid in the corridors, creating a warm and elegant travel environment. The soft decorations in some carriages also have unique Xinjiang folk customs characteristics, deeply integrating Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural folklore through paintings, decorations, and other illustrated methods.
In addition, the train is specially equipped with a bar car and an entertainment car, featuring leisure areas, children’s entertainment areas, wellness and massage areas, etc., providing tourists with services such as leisure and entertainment, wine tasting, and small gatherings, bringing a comprehensive travel experience.
II. Ticket Price Information
The Tianshan tourist train offers various carriage types and itinerary options to meet the needs of different tourists. Here is the specific ticket price information:
Tianshan Train (Premium Version)
Hard Sleeper Upper Berth: 8580 yuan/person
Hard Sleeper Middle Berth: 8880 yuan/person
Hard Sleeper Lower Berth: 9180 yuan/person
Soft Sleeper Upper Berth: 10880 yuan/person
Soft Sleeper Lower Berth: 11280 yuan/person
Tianshan Train (Business Version, No Duku)
Business Single Room: 18980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 16980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (both lower berths with shared bathroom): 15980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 14980 yuan/person
Business Quad Upper Berth: 12580 yuan/person
Business Quad Lower Berth: 12980 yuan/person
Tianshan Train (Business Version, Duku North Section)
Business Single Room: 19680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 17680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (both lower berths with shared bathroom): 16680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 15680 yuan/person
Business Quad Upper Berth: 13280 yuan/person
Business Quad Lower Berth: 13680 yuan/person
III. Booking Methods
The Tianshan tourist train offers multiple booking methods, which are convenient and fast, allowing you to easily book anytime and anywhere.
The booking methods and procedures for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train are as follows:
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1. Travel Agency Booking:
Contact a qualified and professional travel agency for booking. You can consult and book by calling the travel agency’s hotline or visiting its official website. For high-end tourist trains such as the Tianshan, please contact Maizi: 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Provide passenger information, travel dates, seat type, and other requirements.
The travel agency will provide corresponding tourism products and quotations based on customer needs.
2. Pay Fees:
Pay the corresponding fee according to the selected seat type and the travel agency’s quotation. Usually, a deposit needs to be paid in advance, and the full amount must be paid 30 days before departure.
3. Confirm Booking:
After payment is completed, you will receive a payment receipt with the official seal of the booking travel agency. As well as a unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision.
Prepare for Your Trip:
Prepare for your trip based on the booking information, including arriving at the station early and carrying necessary identification documents.
IV. Precautions
Book in Advance:
Due to the limited seat availability on the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, it is recommended to book in advance to avoid missing out on your preferred seat type or travel date.
Verify Information:
During the booking process, be sure to verify key information such as passenger details and travel dates to avoid errors or omissions.
Pay attention to refund, exchange, and ticket change policies:
Before booking, it is recommended to understand and pay attention to the refund, exchange, and ticket change policies of the “Tianshan” tourist train, so that relevant procedures can be handled in a timely manner when needed.
In summary, the booking method and process for the “Tianshan” tourist train are relatively simple and clear. Tourists can choose the appropriate booking method and process according to their needs and preferences.
Urumqi-Altay-Kuitun (Northern Section of Duku Highway)-Yili-Bozhou-Turpan-Kuche-Aksu-Kashgar-Hotan-Urumqi, 14 days
【Design Concept】Fulfilling a dream of crossing Tianshan Mountain and traveling through northern and southern Xinjiang, making travel simple and happy; the dedicated train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, saving you more than 5000…
5000 kilometers of Gobi travel, comfortable and safe, with destinations being the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, encompassing snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes,
Desert, Gobi, Oasis, Grassland, Ancient Villages… Fulfilling your dream of traveling through northern and southern Xinjiang.
【Customized Dedicated Train】A brand-new train loop tour throughout northern and southern Xinjiang, with a brand-new route: Urumqi + Altay + Kuitun-Yili + Bozhou + Turpan
+ Kuche + Aksu + Kashgar + Hotan. The dedicated train arrives at its destination in one stop without transfers, truly realizing a panoramic journey across all of Xinjiang.
Dedicated train. The train moves with the passengers, no need to change berths throughout the journey. The train + car gold route replaces cars with a dedicated train, providing comfort and safety!
【Dedicated Train Body】In 2023, the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to customize and brand newly build a bar carriage, entertainment carriage, and dining carriage for the “Tianshan” tourist train, dedicated…
The train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
【Highlight Attractions】Kanas, Hemu, and Colorful Beach at a glance; visit Tianshan Tianchi, the northern section of the Duku Highway, visit Nalati Grassland, encounter lavender, and encounter…
Clear Lake – Sayram Lake, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kuche王府 (王府 is a specific place name and remains unchanged in translation), Sacred Wood Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert…
Viewing Platform, Hotan Old Town, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, etc.
All the best attractions in one place;
【Quality Assurance】Group formation in Urumqi, a 22-person boutique VIP small group, with a 30% empty seat rate on ground buses for a comfortable journey, enjoying more attentive service, excellent…
Professional Chinese-speaking tour guides will accompany you throughout the journey;
【Selected Hotels】Throughout the journey, we have carefully selected four-diamond or four-star hotels as well as comfortable standard rooms at Jiadengyu Hotel, providing you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment;
【Exclusive Cuisine】Complimentary Xinjiang-style 【Big Plate Chicken】, Buerjin County-【Coldwater Fish Banquet】, Tianchi-【Jade Pool Banquet】, Yining-【Welcoming Banquet】, Xinjiang-style 【Grilled…
Noodles with Yellow Meat Sauce; Turpan Fruit Banquet, Pigeon Soup + Pigeon Noodles, Kashgar Royal Treat – 【Knight Grand View Garden Ethnic Themed Meal】;
【Special Gift】★ Worry-free Airport Transfers: Upon arrival, tourists will be greeted by “Guli” holding a sign, dressed in ethnic minority costumes, for a photo opportunity, highlighting their prestige.
Guided by “Guli” to board the coach. After escorting guests to the terminal, “Guli” dressed in ethnic minority costumes will wait to see them off, accompanying them throughout the process.
Check-in boarding passes, baggage check-in, escort to the security checkpoint, with full-time tracking service throughout the process.
★Gift for men: One ‘Aidilai’ ethnic flower hat, making you more dazzling during the trip; Gift for women: One Aidilai silk scarf:
Let you become a younger and prettier ‘Xinjiang Girl’ during your trip to Xinjiang;
★Gift: Colorful Beach, Tuwa People’s Visit, Khorgos Port, Kazhanqi Folk Tourism Area entertainment projects;
★Gift: The most beautiful lavender manor – [Lavender Garden]
★Each person will receive a gift of Xinjiang dried fruit snacks!
[Theme Activity] Kashgar Old Town Opening Ceremony with Songs and Dances
Traveling through Xinjiang by Train: Tianshan Train Special Tour, 14 Days
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) at your own expense. Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun. Breakfast and dinner. Train sleeper
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemo – Beitun – Kuitun. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Train sleeper
Day 5: Kuitun – Duku Highway – Nalati – Yining. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yining
Day 6: Yining – Sayram Lake – Khorgos – Turpan. Breakfast and lunch. Train sleeper
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well) – Kuqa. Lunch and dinner. Train sleeper
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Wangfu – Aksu. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar. Breakfast and lunch. Train sleeper
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar. Breakfast and lunch. Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Train sleeper
Day 12: Desert Viewpoint – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi. Breakfast and lunch. Train sleeper
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel at your own expense. Urumqi
Day 14: Send off the group according to the return flight and train schedule. Breakfast /
The ‘Tianshan Train’ for northern and southern Xinjiang tours operates from May to September each year, with departure dates on May 7/20, June 2, June 15/28, July 11/24, August 6/19, and September 1/14/27. So how much does it cost per person? The upper berth in a hard sleeper costs 8,580 yuan per person, the middle berth costs 8,880 yuan per person, and the lower berth costs 9,180 yuan per person. The soft sleeper is a four-person carriage, with the upper berth costing 10,880 yuan per person and the lower berth costing 11,280 yuan per person. For children under 6 years old, it costs 3,980 yuan.
Regarding how to book tickets and register for the Tianshan Train, which cities are the destinations and origins of the Tianshan Train, how much are the ticket prices, detailed explanations of the train marshaling and the inside of the carriages, the manager of the Tianshan Train Special Center will provide detailed answers for everyone. The schedule for the luxury tours of the Tianshan Train throughout the year in 2025 has been announced. Tourists who plan to take the Tianshan Train in 2025 are welcome to consult the official special train center of the Tianshan Train: Maizi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)