The Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train is a high-quality tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., aiming to provide tourists with a comfortable and convenient travel experience to deeply explore the natural scenery and diverse culture of Xinjiang. Focusing on the travel concept of "the train moves with people, and people play while the train stops", it offers a one-stop arrival and full-journey no-change-of-berth travel mode. It includes one-stop services such as train tickets, bus fares, accommodation, tour guide services, insurance, etc., ensuring a worry-free journey. The 2025 schedule for the Tianshan Tourist Train has been released. Tourists interested in riding 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. Train Overview
Name: Tianshan Tourist Train
Operating Unit: Urumqi Railway Bureau
Train Type: AC380V25G passenger train
Carriage Configuration: Soft sleeper carriages + business soft sleepers (including four-person compartments, doubles, etc.), bar carriages, multifunctional leisure carriages, dining carriages, etc.
Design Concept: Focusing on the slow-life tourism experience of "the train moves with people, and people play while the train stops". II. Itinerary Arrangements
Route: Major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kucha, Aksu, and Kashgar, with the route also covering Altay, Kuitun, Bozhou, Hotan, and other areas, covering a distance of over 5,000 kilometers.
Schedule: A total of 12 trips are operated throughout the year, with specific departure dates being May 9, May 22, June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 17, and September 29.
Duration: The entire journey lasts for 14 days, allowing tourists to fully explore attractions during the day and rest on the train at night. III. Service Facilities
Accommodation: The beds on the train are meticulously decorated, with high-end fabrics used for beddings, and a guarantee of being changed after each guest. Soft sleeper compartments are also equipped with facilities such as private bathrooms, wardrobes, and sofas.
Dining: The train is staffed with professional chefs, allowing tourists to taste local specialty dishes. When dining at hotels in the cities where the train stops, specialty catering such as Xinjiang-style large plate chicken, Burqin cold-water fish banquet, and Tianchi Yaochi banquet will also be provided.
Entertainment: The bar carriage is equipped with comfortable sofas, thermostatically controlled wine cabinets, and a small singing area, where tourists can enjoy wine, sing, and meet new friends. The multifunctional carriage also features a massage area, booth seating, a children’s entertainment area, and a leisure area to meet the needs of different tourists.
Section 4: Rich Variety of Dining Options
Dinner: Dinner service is provided on the train with a meal standard of 50 yuan/person. Dinner includes four special meals: cold-water fish, desert buffet, Yining welcome banquet, and Kashgar Muslim cuisine. These dishes are not only delicious but also incorporate local cultural features, allowing tourists to experience the customs and traditions of Xinjiang while enjoying the food.
Breakfast: The train also offers a variety of breakfast options to ensure tourists enjoy nutritious meals during the trip. Section 5: Price Information of Tianshan Tourist Train:
1. May Itinerary (without Duku Highway route):
Business Single Room: 23,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed, private bathroom): 22,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (twin beds, shared bathroom): 20,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed, shared bathroom): 18,400 yuan/person
2. June Itinerary (including the northern section of Duku Highway):
Business Single Room: 23,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed, private bathroom): 22,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (twin beds, shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed, shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
3. July to September Itinerary (including the northern section of Duku Highway):
Business Single Room: 24,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed, private bathroom): 23,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (twin beds, shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed, shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person. Section 6: Itinerary of Tianshan Tourist Train:
Day 1: Arrival from all over China – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel check-in) (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu (Overnight in Jiadengyu)
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist 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 Tourist Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
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 – Craftsmen Street – Century-Old Tea House – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 12: Turpan – Karez Well System – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer to the airport or train station according to the return flight or train schedule (None)