In 2025, Urumqi Railway Bureau Group plans to operate 12 high-quality special tourism trains called ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan Train’, covering different tourist seasons to fully meet passenger travel demands and provide a higher-quality new travel experience. In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested 3 million yuan to tailor-make and brand-new build bar cars, entertainment cars, and dining cars for the ‘Tianshan’ Tourism Train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper cars and soft sleeper cars. The train carriages are decorated with a unique theme for each carriage. High-quality fabrics are selected for linens, carpets are laid in the corridors, and every detail is thoughtfully considered. It provides a comprehensive service experience for your journey. The special train uses 25G air-conditioned carriages, including hard sleeper cars, soft sleeper cars, one bar car, one multi-functional lounge car, and one dining car.
Our agency offers various travel options for everyone to choose from, including private train tours, carpooling tours, group tours, and customized chartered tours. For detailed inquiries, please call: 181-3962-2233 (copy and add as a friend for detailed inquiries about Xinjiang tour itineraries and prices).
The ‘Tianshan’ Xinjiang Quality Tourism Train departs from Urumqi and carries tourists to major cities and essential attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. There is no need to change berths throughout the journey. By adopting the ‘train + car’ mode, tourists can visit more than ten classic scenic spots in northern Xinjiang, such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Flaming Mountain, as well as southern Xinjiang attractions like Tianshan Grand Canyon and Karakuli Lake, enjoying the unique landscapes of both the north and south of Tianshan Mountain.
In 2025, the Tianshan Train plans to operate 12 schedules throughout the year in Xinjiang. The specific schedule plans are as follows:
The first schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
May 9 – May 21 (Train operation: May 10 – May 21)
The second schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
May 22 – June 3 (Train operation: May 23 – June 3)
The third schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
June 4 – June 16 (Train operation: June 5 – June 16)
The fourth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
June 17 – June 29 (Train operation: June 18 – June 29)
The fifth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
June 30 – July 12 (Train operation: July 1 – July 12)
The sixth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
July 13 – July 25 (Train operation: July 14 – July 25)
The seventh schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
July 26 – August 7 (Train operation: July 27 – August 7)
The eighth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
August 8 – August 20 (Train operation: August 9 – August 20)
The ninth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train:
August 21st – September 2nd (train operation from August 22nd to September 2nd)
Tenth departure of the Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang tourist train:
September 3rd – September 15th (train operation from September 4th to September 15th)
Eleventh departure of the Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang tourist train:
September 16th – September 28th (train operation from September 17th to September 28th)
Twelfth departure of the Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang tourist train:
September 29th – October 11th (train operation from September 30th to October 11th)
The booking and registration process for the Tianshan Tour Train in 2025 is as follows:
First: The Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang quality tourist train is an innovative product combining tourism and dedicated train travel. This product does not separately book train tickets on the official 12306 railway bureau website, but through formal travel agency channels authorized by the railway bureau. If you are interested in the Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang quality tourist train, please feel free to consult the supervisor of the Tianshan Tour Train official train: 181-3962-2233
Second: Regarding the booking of the Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang quality tourist train, how long in advance is it usually recommended to book tickets? Since the Xinjiang tourist train does not depart every day, but operates regularly each month, it is strongly recommended to book in advance to avoid the situation of no seats due to last-minute participation.
Third: The products of the Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang quality tourist train mainly provide a comprehensive tour experience of both southern and northern Xinjiang. The itinerary generally lasts for about 15 days of all-around travel in southern and northern Xinjiang from May to September. The starting and ending points of the Tianshan Tour Train are both in Urumqi, Xinjiang. The departure dates of the Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang quality tourist train are generally arranged between May and September, with different departure dates available each month;
Fourth: After communicating with the staff of the Tianshan Tour Train, you can choose the suitable Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang quality tourist train product and travel date according to your schedule and preferences, including train seat selection on the Tianshan Tour Train. Afterwards, please provide your name and ID card number to the staff to confirm the departure time and the selected Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang tourist product.
Fifth: After paying the deposit for the Tianshan Tour Train train tickets, we will provide you with a unified receipt from our company, and please sign the electronic contract regulated by the National Culture and Tourism Administration (downloadable electronic document for archiving). After completing this step, your registration for the Tianshan Tour Train quality tourist train is deemed successful. This means that the procedures for the Tianshan Tour Train Xinjiang quality tourist train have been completed. Please inform the supervisor of the Tianshan Tour Train customer service of your arrival and departure flights or train information to Urumqi, and one-stop airport pick-up service will be arranged on the day of arrival to start your quality trip on the Tianshan Tour Train.
Since the Tianshan Tour Train is a customized tourist train, it operates regularly from May to September with only 2 departures per month. It is recommended to book in advance to avoid affecting your travel plans. Due to the high demand for the New Oriental Express, which is difficult to obtain tickets, based on sales and booking situations in recent years, it is recommended to consult customer service in advance for detailed itinerary arrangements and cost information to better plan your trip.