2025 Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train Sunset Red Special Train Booking Guide
The 2025 "Travel Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan" high-quality special tourist trains have set sail comprehensively.
In 2025, China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. has shown great ingenuity in meticulously planning and launching 13 "Travel Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan" high-quality special tourist trains. These trains will cover different tourist periods throughout the year, aiming to fully meet the travel needs of a wide range of passengers and bring an unprecedented new travel experience to every passenger.
As early as 2023, the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested a huge amount of 3 million yuan to specially customize various carriages for the "Tianshan" tourist train, including bar cars, entertainment cars, dining cars, as well as hard sleeper and soft sleeper carriages. The interior decoration of the carriages is uniquely crafted, using high-quality fabrics and carpets, with every detail demonstrating thoughtfulness and luxury.
I. Overview of the "Tianshan" Xinjiang Tourist Train
The "Tianshan" tourist train is a perfect combination of train travel and tourism products. Train tickets are not sold separately and must be booked in conjunction with a Xinjiang tourism itinerary. This will be a brand-new travel experience, allowing passengers to enjoy the beautiful scenery and customs of Xinjiang on the train.
II. Departure Time
The "Tianshan" Xinjiang tourist train will operate from May to October, with May 10 as the inaugural day, followed by a departure every half month. Below is the detailed schedule for the "Tianshan" in 2025:
First Session: May 18, 2025 – May 21, 2025
Second Session: May 23, 2025 – June 3, 2025
Third Session: June 5, 2025 – June 16, 2025
Fourth Session: June 18, 2025 – June 29, 2025
Fifth Session: July 1, 2025 – July 12, 2025
Sixth Session: July 14, 2025 – July 25, 2025
Seventh Session: July 27, 2025 – August 7, 2025
Eighth Session: August 9, 2025 – August 20, 2025
Ninth Session: August 22, 2025 – September 2, 2025
Tenth Session: September 4, 2025 – September 15, 2025
Eleventh Session: September 17, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Twelfth Session: September 30, 2025 – October 11, 2025
Thirteenth Session: October 16, 2025 – October 22, 2025
III. Operating Routes and Attractions
This tourist train will travel around cities such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, and Turpan, creating a train loop tour connecting northern and southern Xinjiang. The single journey lasts about 14 days, leading tourists to appreciate the magnificent geographical scenery of Xinjiang’s "three mountains and two basins", passing through popular attractions such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, Kashgar Old Town, and many others, enjoying diverse geographical and cultural landscapes including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, gobi, oases, grasslands, villages, and more.
IV. Comprehensive Services
The Tianshan Train provides comprehensive services, including train tickets, full-board meals, luxury hotel accommodation, air-conditioned tourist buses, professional tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance, scenic spot tickets, scenic area shuttle buses, and Urumqi pick-up and drop-off services, all of which are included in a one-price package. Tourists only need to choose whether to participate in entertainment projects within the scenic areas and do not need to worry about other costs.
V. Booking Process and Precautions
Since the Tianshan Train is a customized travel product, it is recommended that tourists make bookings through formal travel agency channels such as Xinjiang China Travel Service cooperating with the Urumqi Railway Bureau. When booking, ID card information is required, and an electronic contract needs to be signed. Prices are determined based on the travel date and route selected and may vary due to peak and off-peak travel seasons and different travel dates.
Tourists need to provide their personal name and ID card number to customer service to confirm the departure time and travel product. After paying the deposit for the train tickets, they can complete the registration by signing an electronic contract. Since the Tianshan Train operates regularly with only 2 departures per month and 13 trips throughout the year, it is recommended that tourists book in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
VI. Highlights of the Tianshan Train Itinerary
After arriving in Urumqi from the place of departure, tourists will embark on an unforgettable journey. The Tianshan Train will take tourists through the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang, from the tranquility of Tianshan Tianchi to the mystery of Kanas, from the clarity of Sayram Lake to the expansiveness of Nalati, with each stop being a soul-stirring experience. In addition, the train is also equipped with a children’s entertainment area and a bar lounge area, adding endless fun to tourists’ journeys.
VII. Cost Description
The cost of the Tianshan Train includes transportation, meals, tour guide services, accommodation, insurance, and tickets, among others, but does not include transportation costs between various cities and Urumqi, as well as personal consumption within the hotel. For specific cost details and ticket purchasing procedures, tourists can consult local travel agencies or tourism organizations.
VIII. Ticket Purchasing Methods
Tourists can make bookings through officially certified travel agencies, such as by calling the customer service hotline of the travel agency or logging in to its official online platform for consultation and booking. Meanwhile, tourists can also consult local travel agencies or tourism organizations to inquire about other convenient ticket purchase channels. Or consult the official customer service at 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend to obtain detailed itineraries)
During the booking process, tourists need to clearly state their travel requirements to the travel agency, including passenger information, departure date, and carriage type, among others. The travel agency will recommend suitable travel itineraries based on personalized needs and provide detailed quotation breakdowns. Tourists need to complete payment according to the carriage class and the final price provided by the travel agency, and confirm the booking. Upon successful payment, they will receive an official receipt and an electronic travel contract issued by the travel agency, marking the official effectiveness of the booking.
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