How to Book the 2025 Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train
In 2025, Urumqi Railway Bureau Group Company creatively planned and launched 12 high-quality special tourism trains called "Traveling Xinjiang by Train: Tianshan Train". These trains are designed to meet the needs of tourists in different tourist seasons throughout the year, bringing an unprecedented high-quality tourism experience. As early as 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau had invested 3 million yuan to customize exclusive carriages for the "Tianshan Train", including bar cars, entertainment cars, and dining cars, each displaying elegance and luxury.
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train
I. Product Highlights
The Tianshan Tourism Train is a model of the perfect combination of train tourism and tourism products. It is not just a train ticket but a carefully planned journey through Xinjiang by the Urumqi Railway Bureau and travel agencies. Friends who wish to book only need to call the official booking number of the Tianshan Tourism Train at 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend to obtain detailed itineraries) to enjoy free consultation and detailed route information services.
II. Operating Time
The Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train operates from May to October each year, with the first departure on May 7th or May 1st, and a new class departing every 15 days. However, please note that specific dates may be adjusted. It is recommended to consult the official customer service of the Tianshan Tourism Train Center in advance for confirmation to ensure your itinerary is correct.
III. Operating Routes and Scenic Spots
The Tianshan Tourism Train covers a panoramic view of both northern and southern Xinjiang, departing from Urumqi and passing through Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, and other places before returning to Urumqi, forming a complete circular train tour. This route will lead tourists to experience the geographical features of Xinjiang’s "three mountains and two basins", passing by multiple popular attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, and Kashgar Old Town. Tourists will enjoy an "all-inclusive" service, taking in Xinjiang’s geographical and cultural landscapes from snowy mountains to plateaus, from lakes to deserts, from gobies to oases, from grasslands to villages, all in one trip, worry-free and fully enjoyable throughout Xinjiang.
IV. Included Services
The service content of the Tianshan Tourist Train is very rich, including the cost of Tianshan Train tickets from and to Urumqi, meals throughout the journey, luxury hotel accommodation, air-conditioned tourist buses, excellent tour guide service, travel agency liability insurance, entrance tickets to scenic spots, scenic area shuttle buses, and Urumqi pick-up and drop-off services, all included in one price. Except for the scenic area entertainment projects you want to experience, there is almost no need for additional expenses, making your trip more worry-free and effortless.
V. Ticket Booking Process and Precautions
Since the Tianshan Train is a customized tourist train, railway tickets are not sold separately and must be booked together with tourism products. When booking, ID information is required, and a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulation Platform must be signed. Prices are determined based on the travel date and selected route and may vary due to the peak and off-peak seasons of tourism in Xinjiang and different travel dates. Therefore, we recommend selecting a suitable travel time and tourism product in advance and calling the official booking number of the Tianshan Train at 181 3962 2229 for consultation and booking. Provide your personal name and ID number to customer service to confirm the departure time and tourism product. Pay the deposit for railway tickets and sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service regulation to complete 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, we recommend booking in advance to avoid affecting your travel plans. Based on sales and booking situations in the past two years, tickets for the Tianshan Train are quite scarce. We recommend consulting customer service in advance to understand detailed itinerary arrangements and costs, so as to better plan your trip.
VI. Car Body and Facilities
The Tianshan Train adopts advanced AC380V25G passenger car bodies, consisting of hard sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, bar carriages, multifunctional leisure carriages, and dining carriages. The facilities inside the train are complete, including children’s entertainment areas and bar leisure areas, making your journey more colorful. Whether you are traveling with your family or friends, you can find your own fun here.
VII. Summary
"Travel Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan Train", a high-quality special tourist train, is fully developed by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It features a travel mode of "the train moves with people, and stops when people play". The route connects major tourist cities in Xinjiang, such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar. Choosing the Tianshan Train means choosing an unforgettable journey in Xinjiang. With a one-way trip lasting 14 days, it allows you to fully experience the magnificent and mysterious beauty of Xinjiang. Book your Tianshan Train journey now!