In 2025, the Tianshan Tourism Train will officially set sail, becoming an important tourism transportation mode connecting southern and northern Xinjiang. This special train is not just a trip, but also a luxurious experience through history and culture. The Tianshan Tourism Train, with its unique route, luxurious facilities, and rich cultural experiences, has attracted the attention of tourists from all over the world. The Tianshan Tourism Train is not only a luxurious travel experience but also an exploratory journey through history and culture. The schedule for the Tianshan Tourism Train in 2025 has been announced. Tourists who want to take the Tianshan Tourism Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). The Tianshan Tourism Train is a tourism product that combines train tickets, bus fares, accommodation, tour guides, and insurance, providing tourists with a high-quality new travel experience. Below is a detailed introduction to the characteristics of the Tianshan Tourism Train:
I. Diverse itinerary arrangements
Covering all the essence attractions: The Tianshan Tourism Train passes through multiple popular attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Wucai Beach, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Garden, Id Kah Mosque, and others, covering all the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang.
Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: The train departs from Urumqi and traverses the panoramic landscapes of both northern and southern Xinjiang. Tourists can experience the glaciers, snow-capped mountains, forests, lakes, and deserts of northern Xinjiang, as well as the ancient villages and the magnificent scenery of the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang. 2. Comfortable and Convenient Carriage Facilities
Diversified Carriage Configuration: The Tianshan Special Tourist Train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, bar carriages, entertainment carriages, and dining carriages. Each carriage is decorated with a unique scene, high-quality fabrics are used for bed linens, and carpets are laid in the corridors to provide tourists with comfortable and comprehensive services.
High-quality Accommodation Environment: Soft sleeper carriages offer various options such as double upper and lower berths, double lower berths, and single-room flat berths to meet the accommodation needs of different tourists. Some soft sleeper carriages are also equipped with independent toilets, wardrobes, sofas, and other facilities, allowing tourists to enjoy the warmth and comfort of a home away from home during the journey. 3. Thoughtful and Attentive Service
“All-inclusive” Service: The Tianshan Special Tourist Train offers an “all-inclusive” service, covering the costs of train tickets, bus fares, accommodation, food, tour guide services, insurance, and other expenses. Tourists do not need to worry about expenses during the journey and can enjoy the fun of traveling to their hearts’ content.
Professional Tour Guide Service: Professional tour guides are available on the train to provide detailed explanations of scenic spots and travel suggestions, allowing tourists to better understand the history, culture, and customs of Xinjiang.
24/7 Pick-up Service: Before arriving in Urumqi, the Tianshan Special Tourist Train provides 24/7 pick-up service to ensure a smooth start to tourists’ trips. 4. Unique and Profound Cultural Experience
Ethnic Customs Experience: Tourists can participate in cultural activities such as the Kashgar city-opening ceremony to experience the unique ethnic customs and cultural atmosphere of Xinjiang. Additionally, men will receive an “Aidelai” ethnic hat as a souvenir, and women will receive an “Aidelai” silk scarf.
Gourmet Feast: Delicious food is served on the train, including authentic Xinjiang-style large plate chicken, Burqin cold-water fish, and other local delicacies. Tourists can also taste special dishes such as cold-water fish, desert buffets, Yining welcome banquets, and Kashgar halal meals during the journey. 5. Simplified 13-Day Itinerary of the Xinjiang Tianshan Special Tourist Train:
Day 1: All parts of China – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel accommodation)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun (Overnight on Tianshan Special Train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu (Overnight in Jiadengyu)
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu Village – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (Overnight on Tianshan Special Train)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining (Overnight in Yining)
Day 6: Yining – Nalati Grassland – Nalati Town (Overnight in Nalati Town)
Day 7: Nalati Town – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa (Overnight on Tianshan Special Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar (overnight on the Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourist Area – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – White Sand Lake – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 11: Kashgar Old Town – Craft Street – Century-old Tea House – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (overnight on the Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 12: Turpan – Kanerjing – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Group transfer according to return flight or train schedules. VI. The cost of the 13-day tour on the Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train varies based on factors such as cabin type, travel date, and whether the Duku Highway section is included. Below is a summary of cost information based on different scenarios:
1. Joyful cabin fees
Excludes the Duku Highway section
May departures (May 9, May 22):
4-person soft sleeper upper bunk: 12,580 yuan/person
4-person soft sleeper lower bunk: 13,580 yuan/person
Includes the northern section of the Duku Highway
June departures (June 4, June 17, June 30):
4-person soft sleeper upper bunk: 12,980 yuan/person
4-person soft sleeper lower bunk: 13,980 yuan/person
July-September departures (July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 16, September 29):
4-person soft sleeper upper bunk: 13,580 yuan/person
4-person soft sleeper lower bunk: 14,580 yuan/person 2. Premium cabin fees:
Excludes the Duku Highway section
May departures (May 9, May 22):
Business single room: 23,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 22,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 20,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with shared bathroom): 18,400 yuan/person
Includes the northern section of the Duku Highway
June departures (June 4, June 17, June 30):
Business single room: 23,800 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 22,800 yuan/person
Business twin room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person for July-September departures (July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 16, September 29):
Business single room: 24,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 23,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
In addition, the cost usually includes transportation (soft sleeper on the Tianshan Tourist Train + air-conditioned tourist coach at the destination), catering (meals included throughout the journey), tour guides (with over 3 years of experience), insurance (travel liability insurance + travel accident insurance), accommodation (carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels based on online reviews, with some locations being 3-diamond hotels), as well as first-entry tickets to attractions and shuttle buses during the itinerary.