The highlight of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train lies in its unique travel mode of ‘scenery moving with passengers, and passengers resting while scenery continues’. Its route carefully connects important tourist destinations in Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Beitun City, Yili, the ancient city of Turpan, Kuqa City, Aksu City, and Kashgar. A complete trip lasts about 14 days (a 12-day option is also available), with no need to change seats throughout, enabling a one-stop enjoyable journey. This tourist train innovatively combines the ‘railway + highway’ transportation mode, cleverly connecting numerous scenic spots such as the fairyland of Tianshan Heavenly Lake, the mystery of Kanas, the tranquility of Sayram Lake, the vastness of Nalati Grassland, and the ancient charm of Kashgar Old Town. It allows passengers to experience the majestic snow-capped mountains, vast plateaus, clear lakes, vast deserts, endless Gobi, vibrant oases, expansive grasslands, quaint villages, and many other natural and cultural landscapes all at once. The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train in Xinjiang is undoubtedly a fascinating travel experience, leading passengers through the stunning scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang and immersing them in the primitive charm of nature. Next, this article will elaborate on the ticket price details and diversified booking channels of the ‘TianTu Journey’ tourist train, aiming to provide convenience and support for your travel planning. I. Ticket Price Information
The Tianshan Tourist Train offers various carriage types and itinerary options to meet the needs of different tourists. Here is the specific ticket price information:
Tianshan Train (Premium Version)
Hard Sleeper Upper Bed: 8,580 yuan/person
Hard Sleeper Middle Bed: 8,880 yuan/person
Hard Sleeper Lower Bed: 9,180 yuan/person
Soft Sleeper Upper Bed: 10,880 yuan/person
Soft Sleeper Lower Bed: 11,280 yuan/person
Tianshan Train (Business Version, without Duku)
Business Single Room: 18,980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 15,980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with shared bathroom): 14,980 yuan/person
Business Quad Upper Bed: 12,580 yuan/person
Business Quad Lower Bed: 12,980 yuan/person
Tianshan Train (Business Version, Duku North Section)
Business Single Room: 19,680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 17,680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with shared bathroom): 15,680 yuan/person
Business Quad Upper Bed: 13,280 yuan/person
Business Quad Lower Bed: 13,680 yuan/person. For information on how to book tickets and register for the Tianshan Train, the departure and arrival cities of the Tianshan Train, ticket prices, detailed descriptions of the train’s marshalling and carriages, and the annual schedule of the Tianshan Train, please consult the official train manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route materials). II. Tianshan Train Itinerary:
Day 1: Departure City – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianchi Lake – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemo – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Khorgos – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Vineyard – Flaming Mountain – Kanerjing) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 is a place name and remains untranslated) – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Day 12: Desert Observatory – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel.
Day 14: Group transfer according to return flight/train schedules. III. Costs included in the Tianshan Train Package:
1. Transportation: Air-conditioned sleeper train from Urumqi/Beitun/Yining/Turpan/Kuqa/Aksu/Kashgar/Hotan/Urumqi, ground coach with guaranteed one regular seat per person;
2. Meals: The hotel offers 11 complimentary breakfasts throughout the trip, including 17 formal meals (8 dishes and 1 soup per table for group meals, 10 people per table). Complimentary breakfasts are non-refundable if not consumed. All complimentary specialty meals are also non-refundable if not consumed.
3. Tour Guide Service: Excellent Mandarin-speaking tour guides with licenses;
4. Accommodation: Carefully selected 4-diamond hotels on the internet or 4-star + Jiadengyu ordinary hotel standard rooms. If there is a single male or female guest, they will need to pay the room difference;
5. Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance;
6. Tickets: Including first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions on the itinerary (Tianchi Lake tickets + shuttle bus, Kanas tickets + shuttle bus, Hemu tickets + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake tickets + shuttle bus, Nalati tickets + valley grassland shuttle bus, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon tickets, Kucha王府 tickets,布伦口 White Sand Lake tickets, Karakul Lake tickets, Aytagar Mosque tickets, Karez tickets, Flaming Mountain tickets)
(For complimentary items, no refund will be given if not participated in, please understand);
Expenses Not Included in the Tianshan Train Fee:
1. Transportation costs to and from Urumqi in various cities;
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, pay-per-view TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol in the hotel, as well as costs incurred from contaminated or damaged facilities;
IV. Tour Dates of the Tianshan Train
Take the train to explore Xinjiang ‘Tianshan Train’ departing and returning from Urumqi; 12 tour dates throughout the year
The Tianshan Train is specially equipped with a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car, providing leisure and entertainment, wine tasting, small gatherings, etc.;
Price List for Xinjiang Tianshan Train:
Operating Dates of the Tianshan Train:
Tour Dates: May 7th, 20th; June 2nd, 15th, 28th; July 11th, 24th; August 6th, 19th; September 1st, 14th, 27th) V. Overview of Booking Channels:
The ‘Tianshan Train’ tourist train has carefully designed diversified booking channels to ensure that every passenger can enjoy a convenient and efficient booking experience, no matter where they are, the booking journey is within reach.
Travel Agency Booking Channels:
Step One: Choose an official travel agency for booking. You can make detailed inquiries and book through calling the travel agency’s customer service hotline or directly visiting its official online platform.
Step Two: Clearly communicate your travel needs to the travel agency, including but not limited to specific passenger information, desired departure date, preferred seat category, etc.
Step Three: The travel agency will carefully recommend suitable tour packages based on your personalized needs and provide detailed quotation information.
Payment Process:
Complete the corresponding payment according to your selected seat class and the final quotation provided by the travel agency. Please note that usually, you need to pay a deposit in advance to secure the booking, while the full payment must be settled at least 30 days before the journey begins.
Booking Confirmation and Preparation:
Confirmation Step: Upon successful payment, you will receive an officially issued receipt with the company seal from the travel agency, as well as an electronic contract issued by the national tourism service regulatory agency, marking the official effectiveness of your booking.
Travel Preparation: Based on the booking information, proceed with preparations for your trip. This includes but is not limited to arriving at the station in advance, carrying necessary identification documents, etc., to ensure a smooth journey.
By following the above steps, you will be able to easily book the ‘Tianjiang Style’ tourist train and embark on an unforgettable journey to Xinjiang.