2025 Tianshan Train Special Tourist Trains: Booking Guide and Brand-new Experience
With the advent of 2025, Urumqi Railway Bureau Group Company has meticulously planned and launched 12 high-quality special tourist trains called ‘Traveling Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan Train’. This innovative initiative aims to cover different tourist seasons throughout the year, fully meeting the travel needs of passengers and bringing everyone an unprecedented high-quality travel experience. Friends who want to book the Tianshan Train, please directly contact Mai Zi, the account manager of the official booking center of Tianshan Train, at 132 01333409. By adding her as a friend, you can consult for free and obtain detailed route information.
I. Product Details
"Tianshan" tourist train is a perfect combination of a tourist train and tourism products. It is not just a train ticket, but also a Xinjiang tour jointly planned by Urumqi Railway Bureau and travel agencies. When booking, travelers will enjoy comprehensive services from train travel to tourist attractions.
II. Operating Time
"Tianshan" Xinjiang tourist train operates from May to October each year. Among them, May 7th or May 1st is the first departure day, with a departure every 15 days. However, please note that specific dates may be adjusted due to weather, holidays, and other factors. It is recommended to consult the official customer service of the Tianshan Train Center in advance for confirmation. Manager Maizi of the official booking center of the Tianshan Train: 132 01333409. Add as a friend to consult for free and obtain detailed route information.
III. Operating Route and Attractions
This tourist train will take tourists to experience the geographical features of Xinjiang’s ‘three mountains and two basins’. Starting from Urumqi, it passes through Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, and other places, and eventually returns to Urumqi, forming a complete train loop tour. Along the way, tourists will visit popular attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar Old Town, and more. From snow-capped mountains to plateaus, from lakes to deserts, from Gobi to oases, the geographical and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang will be taken in at a glance.
Day 1: Departure to Urumqi Meet-and-greet service, arrange hotel accommodation, and let the travelers rest fully to prepare for the upcoming journey.
Day 2: Exploration Tour in Urumqi Visit Tianshan Tianchi and feel the natural beauty of Xinjiang. Then head to Beitun to prepare for the next itinerary.
Day 3: Beitun to Kanas Visit the mysterious Kanas Lake and enjoy the lakeside scenery. Stay overnight in Jiadenyu and enjoy a quiet rural night.
Day 4: Jiadenyu to Jinghe Visit Hemu Village and feel the tranquility and beauty of the primitive village. After returning to Beitun, continue to Jinghe to prepare for the next attractions.
Day 5: Jinghe to Yining Visit the magnificent Sayram Lake and enjoy the tranquility and comfort brought by the lakeside scenery. Head to Khorgos to experience the unique charm of a border city. Arrive in Yining in the evening and stay at the hotel for rest.
Day 6: Yining to Turpan Visit Nalati Grassland and feel the vastness and beauty of the grassland. After returning to Yining, continue to Turpan and prepare for the next exciting stop.
Day 7: Exploration Tour in Turpan Visit the grape vineyard and taste fresh grapes and wine. Explore Flaming Mountain and feel the magic and grandeur of nature. Visit Kanerjing to understand Xinjiang’s unique water conservancy project. Head to Kuqa in the evening and stay at the hotel for rest.
Day 8: Kuqa Exploration Tour Visit Tianshan Grand Canyon to feel its grandeur and steepness. Visit Kuqa王府 (王府 is a specific place name and should remain untranslated) to learn about the history and culture of Xinjiang. Head to Aksu in the evening and check into the hotel for rest.
Day 9: Aksu to Kashgar Visit the Divine Tree Garden to feel the wonders of nature. Continue to Kashgar to prepare for the next part of the itinerary.
Day 10: Kashgar Exploration Tour Visit Karakul Lake to feel the tranquility and beauty of this plateau lake. Return to Kashgar in the evening to enjoy the unique charm of this city.
Day 11: In-depth Tour of Kashgar Visit Kashgar Old City to feel its history and culture. Tour the mosque to learn about Islamic culture. Continue exploring Kashgar in the evening to prepare for the return trip the next day.
Day 12: Hetian to Urumqi Visit the Desert Viewpoint to admire the magnificent desert scenery. Explore Hetian Old Town to experience the unique charm of this city. Then return to Urumqi and check into the hotel for rest.
Day 13: Rest in Urumqi Spend a day resting in Urumqi to prepare for the return trip the next day. Free activities or visits to local attractions are available.
Day 14: Return According to the return flight or train schedule, the group will be sent back, ending the pleasant journey on the Tianshan Train.
IV. Included Services
The service content of the "Tianshan Train" is very rich. In addition to the railway ticket for the Tianshan Train starting and ending in Urumqi, it also includes full-board meals, luxury hotel accommodation, air-conditioned tourist buses, excellent tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance, entrance tickets to scenic spots, scenic area shuttle buses, and Urumqi airport/train station transfers. All these services are included in one price, so passengers don’t have to worry about additional expenses during the trip.
V. Booking Process and Precautions
Since the "Tianshan Train" is a customized tourist train, railway tickets are not sold separately. Passengers need to book them together with tourism products. Below are the booking process and precautions: Call the official booking center of the Tianshan Train (Maizi: 132 01333409) for inquiries and reservations. Provide your personal name and ID card number to the customer service representative to confirm the departure time and tourism products. Prepay the deposit for railway tickets and sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision. After completing the registration, wait for the official confirmation of your order and the sending of relevant travel information by the Tianshan Train.
Please note that the "Tianshan Train" is a customized tourist train operating on a regular schedule, with only 2 departures per month and 12 trains throughout the year. Therefore, passengers are advised to book in advance to avoid affecting their travel plans. Additionally, prices are determined based on the travel date and selected route, and may vary due to the peak and off-peak seasons for tourism in Xinjiang and different travel dates.
"Take the Train to Explore Xinjiang: Tianshan Train" is a high-quality tourism train brand developed by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. It features a unique travel mode where "the train moves with the passengers, and stops when they play". The route connects major tourist cities in Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, and more. Choosing the "Tianshan Train" means opting for an unforgettable journey in Xinjiang.