[Tianshan Train] 14-Day Tour of Both Southern and Northern Tianshan Regions (Standard Version)
Product Highlights:
[Recommended Reason] Round-trip by dedicated train, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, shortening the Gobi journey by over 5,000 kilometers. The destinations are all the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang.
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Including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, ancient villages… Fulfilling your dream of traveling through both southern and northern Xinjiang;
[Customized Train] Xinjiang’s brand-new train loop tour throughout the panoramic landscapes of both southern and northern Xinjiang, with exclusive berths. The train moves with you, and no need to carry large luggage;
[Dedicated Train] In 2025, the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested 3 million yuan to customize and build a new bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper cars and soft sleeper cars, providing you with a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
[Highlight Attractions] Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Koktokay, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, Lavender Manor, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Gate of the Desert, Sleeping Hu Yang, 359th Brigade Memorial Hall, Kashgar Old Town, Aytikar Mosque, Karakul Lake, and other highlight attractions. Experience the unique landscapes of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip;
[Selected Hotels] Carefully selected local comfortable hotels; providing you with a high-quality resting environment;
[Gourmet Feast] Nine bowls in three rows, Burqin cold-water fish banquet, Xiangfei banquet, pigeon soup + pigeon noodles, etc.;
[Special Gift] Gift: ethnic-style silk scarf for ladies/flower hat for gentlemen; a bag of Xinjiang dried fruit snacks per person;
[Exclusive for Travelers] Free 24-hour pick-up/drop-off service at train stations and airports for groups of 2 or more;
In 2025, the Tianshan Train tourist train will tour scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang.
Silk Road Tianshan Train
The "Silk Road Tianshan" exclusively customized tourist train is a high-end tourism product operated by our company in Xinjiang. The train marshalling consists of two models with a seating capacity of 10 or 28 people per carriage. Each train can accommodate between 50 and 160 people. The train is equipped with a small conference room, a pantry, public or private toilets and showers. It can be customized according to customer needs, with free choice of car type, marshalling, and tourist routes. It is a multifunctional tourist train integrating tourism, business negotiations, and mobile meetings. It is the best choice for group travel, company annual meetings, and class reunions.
The Xinjiang Tourism Train Center provides you with quality services. Welcome to inquire by phone: 1809 5969599; Consultation: xjwf10086 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
2-person compartment: Upper bed width 0.7m, lower bed width 0.78m
Four-person compartment: Upper bed width 0.62m, lower bed width 0.64m, bed spacing 0.55m, tabletop can be pulled out and extended. The tabletop is 0.72m when not pulled out and 1.25m when pulled out.
The New Oriental Express · Silk Road Tianshan Train. Sometimes, the tourist train is composed of a mixed marshalling of 3 "New Oriental Express" Blue Diamond carriages, 2 dedicated "Silk Road Tianshan" carriages, and 3 double-decker hard sleeper carriages. Among them, the "New Oriental Express" Blue Diamond carriage compartments are equipped with extra-wide beds, and there are Western-style toilets and public showers at both ends of the carriage. The dedicated "Silk Road Tianshan" carriage is a 10-person carriage with a small conference room. The carriage is equipped with a pantry, public or private showers, and toilets. It is a multifunctional tourist carriage integrating tourism, business negotiations, and mobile meetings. It is also the best choice for group travel, company annual meetings, and class reunions. The double-decker hard sleeper carriages provide passengers with comfortable, clean, and affordable travel conditions.
Apart from basic accommodation facilities, this tourist train is also equipped with one dining car and one bar car. The dining car provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to the itinerary. The bar car, apart from providing beverage services, is also equipped with HD TVs, pianos, and karaoke audio equipment. Activities such as watching movies, karaoke, and tea parties can be held.
This mixed marshalling tourist train
Satisfying tourists’ different quality needs, from high-end to low-end
Travel options for different needs
Highlights of the new train:
1. Compared with ordinary trains or special trains, its airtightness, stability, and shock absorption have been greatly improved.
2. The noise decibel data of the air-conditioning system meets the standard. The compressor uses a universal train compressor, and the vehicle has undergone rigorous third-party testing and exceeds the standard before leaving the factory. The main air duct design has been updated, adopting a static pressure sealing chamber. The air outlet adopts side ventilation, and an electric ventilation regulator is set. The air compressor has an independent air supply system, which can assist in air supply when there is no generator. The airflow is gentle, and when the vehicle’s air speed reaches a certain level, the air pressure is automatically released. This setting is unique to special service cars and is not available on ordinary cars. The power of this car has been increased, and the material of the air duct has been upgraded, providing heat dissipation, insulation, and moisture retention.
3. The entire train has highlights in its design:
1) It is currently the largest shower cabin with a shower in China; the entire train’s shower rooms have a dry and wet separation design, and the partition material design is advanced.
2) The original 1064mm vehicle windows are replaced with 25T type 1528mm panoramic windows for corridors and rooms; 3) Each room is equipped with an air volume adjustment switch;
4) Upper berths with damping devices can be folded up and closely attached to the wall; this is currently the most advanced in China. 5) Each bedside in the compartments is equipped with a 5-pin socket (AC200V/300W, 2 sets in total) for computer and mobile phone charging with USB ports; a set of 5-pin sockets (AC200V/1500W) is provided at the multifunctional table, and a 5-pin socket with a splash-proof face box (AC200V/1500W) is provided in the restroom.
6) Vacuum waste collection devices in restrooms;
7) Exclusive ceramic toilets throughout the train 8) The train has undergone a special formaldehyde removal process, meeting and complying with international standards.
Special services of the high-end luxury special train:
* The itinerary is a high-end customized product, fully meeting the needs of clients. The train operates mostly at night and stops during the day for sightseeing, ensuring safety, reliability, and comfort.
* VIP reception throughout the journey, with dedicated vehicles. At each location, the train waits locally.
* The soft sleeper compartment occupied by each person on the special train remains unchanged throughout the journey, equipped with private or shared showers and toilets.
* VIP treatment throughout the journey, with free handling of large luggage (except at airports).
* Throughout the journey, Chinese cuisine is served. The dining car seats four people per table, with eight dishes and one soup per table for main meals. Each passenger receives one bottle of mineral water upon boarding at each stop.
* Each carriage has a dedicated attendant who tidies up regularly every day to maintain cleanliness and aesthetics. Rooms are supplied with mineral water, hot tea, and fruit. Laundry services are also provided at an additional cost.
* The bar car is equipped with coffee tables, TVs, audio equipment, karaoke, and a piano, providing beverages and mahjong tables.
The dining car and comfortable bar car of the New Oriental Express enable guests to enjoy comfort akin to being at home, along with various entertaining services. Such comfort can also be found on special trains—whether enjoying drinks in the dining car, resting in the compartments, or playing the piano, watching movies, enjoying afternoon tea, singing karaoke, or attending art lectures in the bar car.
The interior decoration of the new carriage bodies mainly features dark wooden materials, with a steady and unified style, which has received praise from domestic and international clients. It is recommended that the soft decoration of the New Oriental Express continue with a soft and simple style, with high-quality pure white bedding as the main feature, maintaining the simple and elegant style of a high-end luxury train.
Answers to frequently asked questions about the New Oriental Express:
Q1. What are the carriage configurations of the New Oriental Express train?
A: ①Gold Diamond: A total of 8 carriages, with 4 two-person compartments in each carriage, for a total of 64 berths.
②Blue Diamond: A total of 5 carriages, with 7 four-person compartments in each carriage. Our Blue Diamond product has been upgraded to accommodate 2 people in one four-person compartment.
Q2. Are the Gold Diamond carriages interconnected with the Blue Diamond carriages?
A: Passengers can walk between every carriage throughout the entire train.
Q3. What are the configurations of the Gold Diamond carriage compartments?
A: Each suite is approximately 10 square meters; with a 1.5M*2M double bed;
Desks, wardrobes, safes, and separate dry and wet shower rooms;
Air volume adjustment switches, USB ports, and 5-pin sockets are provided at each bedside.
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Q4. What are the configurations of the Blue Diamond carriage compartments?
A: Lower bunk size: 0.9M*1.95M; upper bunk size: 0.7M*1.82M; air volume adjustment switch; USB port and 5-pin socket at each bedside.
Q5. Can the windows in the carriage be opened?
A: They cannot be opened; they are sealed scenic windows.
Q6. How many dining cars are there on the train, and what is their configuration?
A: There are a total of 2 dining cars, with 12 tables in each car and a capacity of 4 people per table, accommodating 48 people at the same time. Q7. What is the dining standard on the special train?
A: Four people per table, with a dining standard of 80 yuan/person for main meals (six dishes and one soup); a breakfast standard of 50 yuan/person, with a fixed portion of food for each person.
Q8. Are toiletries provided on the special train?
A: The train advocates environmental protection, so disposable toiletries are not provided. Please bring your own!
Q9. Are there smoking areas on the train?
A: For the sake of driving safety, there are no smoking areas on the train. Sorry for any inconvenience caused!
Q10. If a guest prefers to stay on the train instead of taking the land itinerary during the trip, is that possible?
A: No, because the train needs to enter the depot, power and water supply will be cut off, and there will be no staff on board.
Q11. What is the staff configuration for each group on the special train?
A: Each group is equipped with an excellent full-time guide [starting and ending in Urumqi, accompanying throughout the journey (including the landing itinerary)], without interruption, providing 24-hour service.
Q12. What is the staff configuration for each group during the landing itinerary?
A: Each group is equipped with an excellent full-time guide [starting and ending in Urumqi, accompanying throughout the journey (including on the special train)], without interruption, providing 24-hour service.
Each group is equipped with a driver and a local guide (responsible for explaining attractions) for each segment.
Booking and registration process for Xinjiang tourist trains:
First: The Xinjiang tourist train is a tourism + train product that is not sold on the 12306 railway bureau’s official website but through designated official travel agency channels approved by the railway bureau.
Second: How far in advance should I book a Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang tourist trains generally release their specific departure plans, schedules, and fees from January to March each year, and bookings can be made that month. Since Xinjiang tourist trains do not depart every day but operate on a regular monthly schedule, bookings must be made in advance. If you plan to join a tourist train at the last minute, there may not be any seats available.
Third: Xinjiang tourist train products mainly cover a panoramic view of both northern and southern Xinjiang (around 13 days), southern Xinjiang only (around 10 days), or northern Xinjiang only (around 8 days), with both the starting point and endpoint at Urumqi Station. The departure dates are generally from May to November, with different departure dates, plans, and products each month.
Fourth: You can select the appropriate tour date by inquiring about the Xinjiang tourist trains, national trains, or travel trains, as well as Xinjiang Oriental Express tourism products through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
Fifth: After selecting the travel date and product, you can confirm the booking and registration; first, provide ID information (name + ID number), and then pay the deposit for the Xinjiang Oriental Express train ticket, with the balance to be paid around 30 days before departure.
Sixth: After booking the Xinjiang tourist train, sign an electronic travel contract. Arrive in Urumqi according to the departure time, and our company provides 24/7 pick-up services. After arriving in Urumqi, we will embark on our Xinjiang tourist train journey.
Seventh: Booking and consultation hotline for the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Train Center: 180 95969599 (← Click to copy and add) (Add as a friend for free consultation) to obtain the latest tourist train schedules and itineraries.
What are the specific advantages of Xinjiang tourist trains, and are they suitable for middle-aged and elderly people to participate in?
First: Safety guarantee for the beautiful Xinjiang tourist trains. The berths on the beautiful Xinjiang tourist trains are stable, reducing transfers during the journey. Passengers’ regular luggage can be placed on the train without needing to be moved back and forth! In addition, professional staff with years of practical service experience, healthcare personnel, and other service teams accompany the entire journey.
Second, the beautiful Xinjiang tourist trains provide worry-free and smooth travel experiences. The Xinjiang tourist trains start and end in Urumqi, with a tour guide accompanying the group from Urumqi. The entire journey provides attentive service, and there is no need to worry about transfers. All passengers on the train are tourists, and everyone is happy and joyful both on the train and when visiting scenic spots. Especially for middle-aged and elderly travelers, their children can have more peace of mind.
Third, the beautiful Xinjiang tourist trains are cost-effective and comfortable. Xinjiang is vast in territory and rich in resources, with distant distances between scenic areas and cities (if compared to other provinces, Xinjiang is equivalent to 9 Guangdongs, 10 Jiangxis, 11 Shangdongs, 12 Anhuis, 15 Zhejiangs, 16 Jiangsus, or 46 Taiwans). If traveling by car, the travel time would be longer, and the number of days would increase, resulting in higher travel expenses. However, traveling by train takes only about 12 to 15 days to complete a tour of North and South Xinjiang, while using a car would take at least 20 days or more. Therefore, traveling by tourist train is more comfortable and cost-saving. Especially for our middle-aged and elderly friends, the travel time can greatly affect our bodies and energy levels.
Fourth, the beautiful Xinjiang tourist trains are inclusive of all ages. As long as you do not have serious sudden illnesses such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, cerebral thrombosis, etc., and are in good health, you can participate in tourist train activities. However, it should be noted that insurance companies have a maximum payout limit for those over 75 years old (including 75). For the elderly over 75, their children need to accompany them to complete the trip, and a health declaration must be truthfully filled out.
Fifth, the diverse choices of carriages for the beautiful Xinjiang tourist trains. 1. The New Oriental Express is currently China’s newest luxury tourist train; 2. Xinjiang national tourist train carriages; 3. Tianshan Silk Road tourist train; 4. Xinjiang tourist train carriages. You can choose various tourist train products according to your needs.
Xinjiang Train Tours: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Train Center provides the latest quotations and prices for Xinjiang tourist train routes, the beautiful Xinjiang tourist trains, Xinjiang national tourist trains, booking consultations for the Tianshan Silk Road and New Oriental Express tourist train routes, 180 95969599
The Xinjiang tourist train has upgraded its carriages. The entire journey of the northern and southern Xinjiang train is carried out using national train carriages. The Northern Xinjiang tour train, Southern Xinjiang Taklamakan tour train, and other cross-regional tourist trains allow you to enjoy the unique landscapes of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip. In the Altay direction, you’ll find Kanas Lake – the Eastern Switzerland, Hemucun Village – the god’s own land, and the Shepherd of Koktokay; Yili, the southern region beyond the Great Wall, boasts the Nalati Grassland and the scenic high-altitude lake – Sayram Lake; The Turpan region, known as the Fire Valley, has the wise water conservancy project of Kanerjing, vast deserts, and the famous kilometer-long Grape Corridor in Grape Valley and the high-altitude Tian Chi Lake in the Tian Shan Mountains; The mysterious and ethnically distinctive Southern Xinjiang region features the Tajik people of the Guests on the Iceberg and the ancient Uyghur folklore, all of which will dazzle you and let you fully experience the beauty of Xinjiang.
The tourist train travels around the Tian Shan, Kunlun, Altai Mountains, the Junggar Basin, and the Tarim Basin, making it ideal for a leisurely journey and appreciation by train.
Enjoy scenery in Northern Xinjiang and culture in Southern Xinjiang. The tourist train circles around the Taklamakan Desert into Southern Xinjiang. In the remaining Kizil Grottoes, you can glimpse the ancient history of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom. Visiting the Kuqa王府 (王府 means palace), you can witness the former glory of the prince’s family. The mysterious Tian Shan Grand Canyon, a masterpiece of nature, exudes a desolate atmosphere that is thrilling. The city of Kuqa is also the endpoint of the
In the evening, witness a grand prayer at the Id Kah Mosque and continue along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau. The Karakul Lake at the foot of
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✅Kanas: Autumn colors are overflowing! Golden yellow 🍂, fiery red 🍎, a sapphire blue sky 🌈, mirror-like lakes 🌊, all create a mesmerizing beauty.
✅Hemucun Village: The autumn atmosphere is thick, with wooden houses 🏠 perfectly blending with snowy mountains ⛰️, forests 🌲, meadows 🌱, blue skies, and white clouds ☁️.
✅ Sayram Lake: The lake surface is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the blue sky.
✅ Koktokay: Granite peaks stand tall, and yellow leaf forests are densely populated.
✅ Primitive Populus Euphratica Forest: Large areas of poplar forest are integrated with rivers, deserts, Gobi, oases, sand lakes, ancient roads, and desert grasslands.
✅ Colorful Beach: This is a typical Yadan landform in Northern Xinjiang, a rare colorful world in the vast Gobi desert, full of fantastic colors.
✅ Kashgar Old Town: The old town has a long history, rich culture, and unique customs.
Northern Xinjiang Autumn Feast Route
D1 All parts of the country – Urumqi
D2 Urumqi – Koktokay
D3 Koktokay Town – Hemu
D4 Hemu – Kanas – Jiadenyu
D5 Jiadenyu – Colorful Beach – World Devil’s City – Kuitun
D6 Kuitun – Sayram Lake – Wusu/Dushanzi
D7 Wusu/Dushanzi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Urumqi
D8 Urumqi – All parts of the country –
Southern Xinjiang Cultural Scenery Route
D1 All parts of the country – Urumqi
D2 Urumqi – Korla – Lop Nor Village
D3 Korla – Luntai Populus Euphratica Forest
D4 Luntai – Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon
D5 Kuqa – Kashgar Old Town – Century-old Teahouse – Kashgar
D6 Kashgar – Baisha Lake – Pamir Tourist Area – Tajikistan County
D7 Tajikistan County – Wakha盘龙古道 – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
D8 Kashgar – All parts of the country
Recommended Routes in Xinjiang in October:
Day 1: Urumqi – Koktokay – Irtysh Grand Canyon – Shenzhong Mountain. Depart from Urumqi for Koktokay. The Irtysh Grand Canyon and Shenzhong Mountain in Koktokay are both spectacular attractions. The canyon in autumn is colorful and very beautiful.
Day 2: Koktokay – Colorful Beach – Ahe Highway – Hemu. In the morning, head to Colorful Beach to admire the colorful Yadan landform. Then travel along the Ahe Highway to Hemu, with picturesque scenery along the way.
Day 3: Kanas Lake – Three Bays – Tuwa People’s Visit – Qibaroyi. Spend the whole day in Kanas, enjoying the beautiful scenery of Kanas Lake, visiting the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), and also visiting Tuwa people’s homes to understand their living customs.
Day 4: Qibaroyi – World Devil’s City – Primitive Populus Euphratica Forest – Urho. In the morning, head to the World Devil’s City to experience the awe-inspiring works of nature. Then visit the Primitive Populus Euphratica Forest to admire the golden poplar forest. Arrive in Urho in the evening.
Day 5: Urho – Duku Highway – Dushanzi Grand Canyon – Urumqi. Return to Urumqi along the Duku Highway, enjoying the spectacular scenery of the Dushanzi Grand Canyon along the way
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