The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train is a high-end tourist train carefully crafted by the Urumqi Railway Bureau with an investment of 3 million yuan in 2023. This train is not only equipped with traditional hard sleeper and soft sleeper carriages, but also adds entertainment and leisure carriages. Each carriage is decorated according to the principle of ‘one carriage, one scenery’, using high-quality fabrics and carpets, with thoughtful details throughout. Additionally, the train has newly created bar carriages, entertainment carriages, and dining carriages, aiming to provide passengers with a comprehensive and comfortable experience. With the continuous optimization and speedup of the Xinjiang railway network, the Urumqi Railway Bureau has actively responded to tourist demand by launching this high-quality tourist train, aiming to support the recovery of the Xinjiang tourism market and enhance the travel quality of tourists. Through a variety of tourist train products, the railway bureau is continuously striving to meet the diverse needs of tourists. For information on how to book and register for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, which city is the destination and starting point of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, how much the ticket price is, detailed descriptions of the train marshalling and carriages of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, and the annual schedule of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train have been released. Tourists who wish to ride the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager Maizi: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
I. Introduction to Tianshan Train:
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train adopts advanced 25G air-conditioned train sets. The interior decoration reflects both modernity and a strong Xinjiang regional cultural element. The train has multiple carriage types, including comfortable hard sleeper carriages, luxurious soft sleeper carriages, fully-equipped dining carriages, as well as bar carriages and multi-functional leisure carriages for entertainment and relaxation. These carriages not only meet the basic accommodation and dining needs of tourists but also add infinite fun and enjoyment to the journey.
[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 a more than 5,000-kilometer Gobi journey. Comfortable and safe, the destinations are all the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oasis, grasslands, ancient villages……realizing your dream of traveling throughout the north and south of Xinjiang.
[Customized Train]
A brand-new train loop tour throughout the north and south of Xinjiang, new route: Urumqi + Altay + Yili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kucha + Aksu + Kashgar + Hotan. The train arrives at the destination in one stop without transfers, truly realizing a panoramic train journey across all directions of Xinjiang. The train moves with you, no need to change berths throughout the journey. Train + Car, a golden route, replacing cars with trains for comfort and safety!
[Train Body]
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to tailor-make and newly build a bar carriage, entertainment carriage, and dining carriage for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
[Highlight Attractions]
Kanas and Hemu at one glance; visit Tianshan Tianchi, encounter lavender, meet Jinghai – Sayram Lake; explore Nalati Grassland, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Kucha王府 (王府, a mansion of a royal or noble family), the Divine Tree Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert View Platform, Hotan Round City, Karez Well System, Flaming Mountain and other essential attractions all in one go;
[Quality Assurance]
Urumqi departure, ground air-conditioned tourist coach with comfortable seating, enjoy more attentive service, excellent Chinese-speaking tour guide accompanying throughout the journey;
【Selected Hotels】
The entire journey selects 4-diamond or 4-star hotels on the internet plus ordinary comfortable hotels in Jiadengyu, providing you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment; II. Itinerary Arrangement of the Tianshan Train
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Day 4: Jiadengyu – 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王府 (王府 should be translated based on context, here assumed as a historical site) – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old City – Mosque – Kashgar – Hetian
Day 12: Desert Observatory – Hetian Old Town – Hetian – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: Send the group according to the return flight and train schedules III. Fare Information:
The Tianshan Tourist Train offers various types of carriages and itinerary options to meet the needs of different tourists. Here is the specific fare information:
Tianshan Train (Premium Version)
Upper hard sleeper: 8,580 yuan/person
Middle hard sleeper: 8,880 yuan/person
Lower hard sleeper: 9,180 yuan/person
Upper soft sleeper: 10,880 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper: 11,280 yuan/person
Tianshan Train (Business Version, No Duku Road)
Business single room: 18,980 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper, 1 lower, private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person
Business twin room (both lower beds, shared bathroom): 15,980 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper, 1 lower, shared bathroom): 14,980 yuan/person
Upper berth in business quadruple room: 12,580 yuan/person
Lower berth in business quadruple room: 12,980 yuan/person
Tianshan Train (Business Version, Northern Duku Road Section)
Business single room: 19,680 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper, 1 lower, private bathroom): 17,680 yuan/person
Business twin room (both lower beds, shared bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper, 1 lower, shared bathroom): 15,680 yuan/person
Upper berth in business quadruple room: 13,280 yuan/person
Lower berth in business quadruple room: 13,680 yuan/person
IV. Product Description of Tianshan Tourist Train for Xinjiang: The Tianshan Tourist Train is a tourism product that combines railway travel with tourism packages. Railway tickets are not sold separately and must be booked in conjunction with a Xinjiang tourism itinerary. The Tianshan Train is exclusively crafted by the Urumqi Railway Bureau as a China-quality tourist train and jointly created with travel agencies as a tourism + railway train product. Friends who plan to participate and book the Tianshan Express Tourist Train can inquire by calling the official booking center hotline customer service of the Tianshan Train: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
V. Operating Time of Tianshan Express Xinjiang Tourist Train: From May to October, with the first departure on May 7th or May 1st, and a train departing every 15 days (specific dates may be adjusted, please consult customer service for confirmation). The official booking center’s dedicated customer service line of Tianshan Express: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
VI. Operating Route of Tianshan Express Xinjiang Tourist Train: Urumqi – Beitun – Yining – Turpan – Kuqa – Aksu – Kashgar – Urumqi, a train loop tour covering the panoramic views of northern and southern Xinjiang.
VII. Scenic Spots Along Tianshan Express Xinjiang Tourist Train: This tourist train passes through numerous popular scenic spots reflecting Xinjiang’s geographical features of ‘three mountains and two basins’, connecting scenic areas such as Tian Chi in Tianshan Mountains, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old Town, and others into a single route. Along the way, tourists enjoy ‘all-inclusive’ services, taking in snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi deserts, oases, grasslands, villages, and other geographical and cultural landscapes, truly realizing a worry-free journey with fun throughout Xinjiang.
VIII. Services Included in Tianshan Express Xinjiang Tourist Train
From Urumqi, Tianshan Express includes all-inclusive pricing for train tickets, meals throughout the journey, luxury hotel accommodations, air-conditioned tourist buses, excellent tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance, scenic spot tickets, scenic area shuttle buses, Urumqi pick-up and drop-off services, etc. Basically, apart from personal entertainment projects within scenic areas, there are no other expenses.
IX. Tianshan Express Booking Process and Reservation Precautions
1: Since Tianshan Express belongs to customized tourist trains, the official booking center’s dedicated customer service line: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
2: Tianshan Express does not sell train tickets separately. They need to be booked together with tourism products. When booking tickets, 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 according to the travel date and selected route. Prices may vary due to the peak and off-peak seasons of tourism in Xinjiang and different travel dates; select the appropriate travel time and tourism product.
4: Provide your personal name and ID card number to customer service to confirm the departure date and tourism product. Pay the advance deposit for train tickets, sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision, and complete the registration.
Since Tianshan Express belongs to customized tourist trains, it operates regularly with only 2 trains per month and 12 trains throughout the year. It is recommended to book in advance to avoid affecting your trip. Due to the difficulty in obtaining tickets for Tianshan Express, based on sales and booking situations in recent years, it is advisable to consult customer service in advance to understand detailed itinerary arrangements and cost information in order to better plan your trip.