Reservation hotline for Xinjiang’s ‘Tianshan Train’, ‘New Oriental Express’, ‘Gobi Cruise’, ‘Panda Train’, and ‘Ring Tarim Train’: 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend to send detailed itinerary)
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Reservation hotline for Xinjiang’s ‘Tianshan Train’, ‘New Oriental Express’, ‘Gobi Cruise’, ‘Panda Train’, and ‘Ring Tarim Train’: 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend to send detailed itinerary)
In the vast western territories of China, a luxury tourist train named ‘Tianshan’ is leisurely traveling, weaving an unimaginable dreamlike journey for travelers. This ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, meticulously crafted and created with great effort by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., is not just a means of transportation shuffling along the tracks, but also a deeply immersive and charming travel feast.
Starting from Urumqi, this extraordinary journey will lead passengers through a series of dazzling tourist pearls in Xinjiang, including Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, spanning a total journey of 14 days, fully displaying the vastness and splendor of Xinjiang’s land.
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train adopts a unique ‘train + car’ combined transportation mode, skillfully connecting the shimmering blue waves of Tianshan Tianchi, the mysterious fairyland of Kanas, the serene and far-reaching Serimu Lake, the lush greenery of Nalati Grassland, and the long history of Kashgar Old Town, among many other scenic spots, forming a desirable landscape. This is not just a trip, but also a deep dialogue between the soul and nature, allowing every passenger to leave unforgettable beautiful memories on this magical land.
The Tianshan Train adopts advanced 25G air-conditioned train marshalling technology, with its interior decoration skillfully integrating modern design concepts with the profound cultural characteristics of Xinjiang. The train is equipped with a variety of carriage types, including cozy hard sleeper carriages, luxurious soft sleeper carriages, well-equipped dining carriages, as well as bar carriages and multi-functional leisure carriages that integrate leisure and entertainment. These thoughtfully designed carriages not only fully meet passengers’ basic needs for accommodation and dining but also add endless joy and enjoyment to the entire journey, allowing every passenger to experience travel fun beyond expectations.
[Design Concept]
Fulfill a dream of traveling across Tianshan Mountain and throughout the north and south of Xinjiang, making travel simple and happy; the train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, saving you from over 5,000 kilometers of Gobi travel time, comfortable and safe. The destinations are all the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, ancient villages, etc. …, helping you realize your dream of traveling throughout the north and south of Xinjiang.
Reservation hotline for Xinjiang’s ‘Tianshan Train’, ‘New Oriental Express’, ‘Gobi Cruise’, ‘Panda Train’, and ‘Ring Tarim Train’: 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend to send detailed itinerary)
[Customized Train]
A brand new train route traversing the panoramic north and south of Xinjiang. New route: Urumqi + Altay + Ili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kuqa + Aksu + Kashgar + Hotan. The train arrives at the destination in one stop without transfers, truly realizing a panoramic train journey across Xinjiang from east to west and north to south. The train moves with people, no need to change beds throughout the journey. Train + Car golden route, replacing cars with trains for comfort and safety!
[Train Body]
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to customize and brand newly build a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan Train’. The train is equipped with hard sleeper cars and soft sleeper cars, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
[Highlight Attractions]
A comprehensive experience of Kanas and Hemu; visit Tianshan Tianchi, lavender fields, the pristine Sayram Lake; explore Nalati Grassland, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Kuqa Wangfu, Shenmu Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert Viewpoint, Hotan Old Town, Kanerjing Irrigation System, Flaming Mountain, and other top attractions;
[Quality Assurance]
Group formation in Urumqi, air-conditioned coach with comfortable seats, enjoying attentive service, accompanied by a Chinese-speaking tour guide throughout the journey;
[Selected Hotels]
Throughout the journey, we have carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels, along with ordinary comfortable hotels in Jiadenyu, to provide you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment;
Tianshan Train Itinerary Arrangement:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Khorgos – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Vineyard – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Palace – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Day 12: Desert Observatory – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: Group transfer according to return flight or train schedules
Expenses Included in the Tianshan Train Fee:
1. Transportation: Urumqi/Beitun/Yining/Turpan/Kuqa/Aksu/Kashgar/Hotan/Urumqi air-conditioned train sleeper, ground coach, ensuring 1 seat per person;
2. Meals: 11 complimentary breakfasts throughout the hotel stay, including 17 formal meals (8 dishes and 1 soup per table for group meals, 10 people per table). Complimentary breakfasts are non-refundable if not consumed; all complimentary specialty meals are also non-refundable if not consumed.
3. Tour Guide Service: Licensed Mandarin-speaking tour guide;
4. Accommodation: Selected 4-diamond rated hotels or 4-star+ Jiadengyu ordinary hotel standard rooms. Single male or female guests will need to pay the room difference;
5. Insurance: Travel Agency Liability Insurance and Travel Accident Insurance;
6. Tickets: Includes first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions on the itinerary (Tianchi Lake ticket + shuttle bus, Kanas ticket + shuttle bus, Hemu ticket + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake ticket + shuttle bus, Nalati ticket + valley grassland shuttle bus, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon ticket, Kuqa Palace ticket,布伦口 White Sand Lake ticket, Karakul Lake ticket, Id Kah Mosque ticket, Karez Well ticket, Flaming Mountain ticket)
(No refund for complimentary items not utilized, sorry for any inconvenience);
Expenses Not Included in the Tianshan Train Fee:
1. Transportation expenses to and from Urumqi in various cities;
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, pay-TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol in the hotel, as well as costs arising from contaminated or damaged facilities;
Price for the Tianshan Tourist Train:
Price for the Premium Version Product:
Soft Sleeper Upper Bunk: 10880 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 11280 yuan/person
Price for the Business Version of Tianshan Tourist Train (Without Duku) Product:
(Tour Dates: May 7, 20; June 2)
Business Single Room: 18980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with private bathroom): 16980 yuan/person, (Twin Beds with public bathroom): 15980 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with public bathroom): 14980 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 12580 yuan/person, Lower bunk 12980 yuan/person
Price for the Business Version of Tianshan Tourist Train (Duku North Section) Product:
(Tour Dates: June 15, 28; July 11, 24; August 6, 19; September 1, 14, 27)
Business Single Room: 19680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with private bathroom): 17680 yuan/person, (Twin Beds with public bathroom): 16680 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with public bathroom): 15680 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 13280 yuan/person, Lower bunk 13680 yuan/person
Wish you all the best
Xinjiang is waiting for you