What do you think of when you mention green trains? Is it the lively atmosphere, late-night conversations with strangers from all corners of the country, or spontaneous travel? Today, with the speed and convenience of high-speed trains, green trains, which symbolize China’s green vitality, have not been phased out but have ‘risen up’.
Xinjiang tourism ticket booking phone: 1809 5969599 (same as WeChat) Xinjiang tourist train, New Oriental Express, Tianshan Train, Xinjiang train tours. Please call to inquire about various tourist train plans.
It is the ‘nostalgia’ in passengers’ memories and the first choice for leisurely travel among tourists. In recent years, China’s railway department has launched a series of ‘slow train’ tourism trains, with diverse types and routes covering the whole country.
The ‘Tianshan’ North-South Xinjiang Tourism Train is a customized tourism train newly created by the Urumqi Railway Bureau of Xinjiang, investing heavily in green trains, integrating bar carriages, entertainment carriages, dining carriages, hard sleeper carriages, and soft sleeper carriages into one. The purpose is to provide tourists with a comfortable and safe travel experience.
The ‘Tianshan’ Tourism Train follows the passengers and never changes carriages. Wherever the tourists go, the ‘Tianshan’ Tourism Train goes. There is no need to transfer trains midway. For scenic spots not accessible by train, the train will stop at a nearby station and arrange buses for transportation. There is no need to worry about transportation issues or luggage transfer during the trip. It is recommended to bring a large suitcase and a backpack, so that the suitcase can be placed on the train, and only the backpack is needed for exploring during disembarkation.
Each carriage of the ‘Tianshan’ Tourism Train is equipped with toilets (soft sleeper carriages mostly have sit-down toilets) and washrooms, but there are no showers available.
Suggestions for Solutions:
We will not spend the entire trip on the train; hotel accommodations will be arranged intermittently during the journey, so it’s good to wash up when staying at the hotel.
In 2025, the ‘Tianshan’ North-South Xinjiang Tourism Train will depart once again, offering a newly customized tourism route that spans the panoramic views of both northern and southern Xinjiang, taking tourists on a journey through both regions to fulfill their dream of crossing the Tianshan Mountains. The train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, saving time compared to bus and self-drive travel methods. During the day, passengers disembark to explore, and at night, when they rest, the train continues to the next destination, allowing passengers to arrive asleep, while others are still driving through the night. This saves wasted time on the road and reduces physical fatigue.
From May to October each year is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang. This Tianshan Train for northern and southern Xinjiang will make its first departure on May 7th, with 2-3 departures per month and a 14-day itinerary. Starting from Urumqi, it passes through regions such as Urumqi, Altay, Kuitun, Ili, Bozhou, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, Hotan, etc., covering a journey of over 5,000 kilometers. Along the way, snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, gobies, oases, grasslands, ancient villages, etc., can all be seen here.
Explanation of soft sleeper fees for the "Tianshan Train":
Upper soft sleeper: 10,880 yuan/person,
Lower soft sleeper: 11,280 yuan/person.
Booking process and precautions for the Tianshan Train
1: Since the Tianshan Train is a customized tourist train, it is recommended to book tickets through designated formal travel agency channels such as Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency cooperating with the railway bureau. It is recommended to call the official booking center of the Tianshan Train and New Oriental Express at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and booking: 180 95969599
2: The Tianshan Train does not sell train tickets separately. They need to be booked together with travel products. When booking, ID card information is required, and a unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform needs to be signed.
3: Determine the specific price based on the travel date and selected route. Prices may vary due to the high and low seasons of tourism in Xinjiang and different travel dates; select a suitable travel time and travel product.
4: Provide your name and ID card number to customer service to confirm the tour date and travel product. Prepay the train ticket deposit, sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision, and complete the registration.
Since the Tianshan Train is a customized tourist train operating on a regular schedule with only 2 trains per month and 12 trains per year, it is recommended to book in advance to avoid affecting your travel plans. Due to the difficulty in obtaining tickets for the New Oriental Express, based on sales and booking situations in recent years, it is recommended to consult customer service in advance to understand detailed itinerary arrangements and costs for better travel planning.
In 2025, Urumqi Railway Bureau Group plans to operate 12 high-quality special tourist trains called "Travel Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan Train", covering different tourist seasons to fully meet travelers’ needs and provide a higher-quality new travel experience. In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested 3 million yuan to tailor-make and brand new design a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the "Tianshan Train". The special train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages. The train carriages are decorated with one scene per carriage. High-quality fabrics are selected for bed linens, carpets are laid in the corridors, and every detail is thoughtfully considered. It provides a full range of service experiences for your journey; the special train uses 25G air-conditioned carriages with a combination of hard sleeper, soft sleeper, one bar car, one multi-functional lounge car, and one dining car.
Xinjiang tourism ticket booking phone: 1809 5969599 (same as WeChat) Xinjiang tourist train, New Oriental Express, Tianshan Train, Xinjiang train tours. Please call to inquire about various tourist train plans.