Tianshan Express is a tourist train fully developed by China Railway Urumqi Group Company. The train journey lasts for 14 days, passing through major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, and Turpan. The train is equipped with facilities such as a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car, providing services such as leisure and entertainment, wine tasting, and small gatherings, to create a comfortable and convenient travel experience for tourists. There is no need to change berths throughout the journey, and it departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, connecting major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, covering key attractions in northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang. The annual schedule of the Tianshan Express tourist train for 2025 has been announced. Friends interested in riding the Tianshan Express tourist train can contact the official train manager Yang Jia at 133-2555-9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). I. 2025 Tianshan Express Schedule Planning:
May 2025: May 9, May 22
June 2025: June 4, June 17, June 30
July 2025: July 13, July 26
August 2025: August 8, August 21
September 2025: September 3, September 16, September 29
October 2025: October 15 II. Itinerary Plan for the Tianshan Tourist Train:
Day 1: Departure to Urumqi (meet and greet at the station, and arrange hotel accommodation)
Day 2: From Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi, and then proceed to Beitun
Day 3: From Beitun to Kanas, and then proceed to Jiadenyu
Day 4: From Jiadenyu to Hemu, return to Beitun, and then proceed to Jinghe
Day 5: From Jinghe to Sayram Lake, then to Khorgos, and finally arrive in Yining
Day 6: From Yining to Nalati, return to Yining, and then proceed to Turpan
Day 7: After visiting Turpan (grape vineyard, Flaming Mountain, Karez Well), proceed to Kuqa
Day 8: From Kuqa to Tianshan Grand Canyon, then to Kuqa Wangfu, and finally arrive in Aksu
Day 9: From Aksu to Shenmu Garden, and then proceed to Kashgar
Day 10: From Kashgar to Karakul Lake, and return to Kashgar
Day 11: From Kashgar to the Old Town and Mosque, return to Kashgar, and then proceed to Hetian
Day 12: Visit the desert observation deck, then proceed to Hetian Old Town, and return to Hetian for the journey to Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, arrange hotel accommodation
Day 14: According to the return flight and train schedules, transfer the group. III. Carriage configuration
1. Various carriage types:
Using 25G air-conditioned train sets, there are hard sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, bar carriages, multi-functional leisure carriages, and dining carriages. Among them, the business class carriages are equipped with single, double, and four-person compartments, with different compartments featuring single sofas, desks, private toilets, wardrobes, etc. Hot water, air conditioning, and charging are available around the clock, and the toilets are equipped with sit-down toilets.
2. Unique decorative arrangements:
The interior of the carriages feature unique decorations for each one, showcasing the landscapes of six major regions in Xinjiang, including Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar, through hanging paintings, prints, and other forms. This achieves a deep integration of natural scenery and cultural folklore, allowing passengers to immediately experience a rich ethnic flavor upon boarding. 3. High-quality linen:
The bedding for soft sleepers and hard sleepers is made of superior fabrics, with linens changed for each guest, and carpets laid in the corridors, creating a warm and comfortable travel atmosphere.
Supporting Facilities and Services
4. Leisure and Entertainment Facilities:
The special train is equipped with a bar car, entertainment car, etc., with leisure areas, children’s entertainment areas, wellness and massage areas, etc., providing tourists with leisure and entertainment, wine tastings, small gatherings, and other services to enrich the journey. 5. Catering Services:
The dining car offers a rich variety of cuisine and also provides special dishes such as Xinjiang-style big plate chicken,布尔津县cold-water fish banquet, Tianchi Yaochi banquet, Yining welcoming banquet, etc., allowing tourists to enjoy authentic Xinjiang cuisine.
6. Worry-Free Service Throughout the Journey:
Implements an "all-inclusive" service, covering train tickets, bus fares, board and lodging, tour guide services, insurance, etc., so tourists do not have to worry about various arrangements during the trip. Additionally, it provides airport (train station) pickup services on the day of departure, as well as excellent Chinese-speaking tour guide services throughout the journey, making tourists’ travel more convenient and comfortable. Four. Prices and Corresponding Cabin Types of Tianshanhao Tourist Train:
Premium Version
Soft Sleeper Upper Berth: 10880 yuan/person
Soft Sleeper Lower Berth: 11280 yuan/person
Business Version (Without Duku)
Business Single Room: 18980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 16980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (twin beds with shared bathroom): 15980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 14980 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 12580 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room Lower Berth: 12980 yuan/person
Business Version (Duku North Section)
Business Single Room: 19680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 17680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (twin beds with shared bathroom): 16680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 15680 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 13280 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room Lower Berth: 13680 yuan/person Five. Ways to Purchase Tickets for Tianshanhao Tourist Train:
The professional tourism service team will explain the specific itinerary, ticket price details, and ticket purchase operating steps for you in detail.
After confirming your itinerary and ticket type, you need to transfer the deposit to the designated account of the cooperating travel agency and sign a travel agreement to complete the ticket purchase procedure. Additionally, you can inquire with nearby travel agencies or tourism service organizations to explore if there are other convenient ticket purchase methods.
1. Travel Agency Booking Process:
Step 1: Book with a travel agency that has official qualifications. You can call the travel agency’s inquiry hotline or visit its official website platform for detailed consultation and booking. Tianshanhao official reservation phone number: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Step 2: Clearly explain your travel plan to the travel agency, including specific information about the travelers, the planned departure date, and the preferred cabin category, etc.
Step 3: The travel agency will tailor a suitable travel itinerary according to your specific needs and provide detailed cost breakdowns. 2. Fee payment steps:
Complete payment of the corresponding fees according to the class of your chosen carriage and the final quotation provided by the travel agency. Please note that a deposit is usually required to secure the reservation, and the full amount must be settled at least 30 days before the train departs.
3. Reservation confirmation and travel preparations:
Confirmation process: After completing payment, you will receive an official payment receipt stamped with the official seal of the travel agency, as well as an electronic travel contract formulated by the national tourism regulatory department, which means your reservation has been successfully made. VI. Friendly Reminders for the Tianshan Train Tour
1. There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening in southern and northern Xinjiang. Additionally, some attractions such as Tianchi Lake and Nalati Grassland have locally lower temperatures. Therefore,
For travel, bring thin down jackets or thickened rain jackets, or similar light winter clothing.
2. Due to the long distances in Xinjiang, please prepare a power bank with a capacity of 10,000~20,000 mAh per person based on your own needs. (Airplane standard: 10,000 mAh,
Train standard: 20,000 mAh)
3. Bring commonly used medications, such as cold medicine, diarrhea medication, fever reducers (e.g., Huoxiang Zhengqi Liquid), insect repellent, and scarves.
4. Due to the long duration of the tour itinerary and coach rides, please bring anti-motion sickness medication and commonly used personal medications. Some attractions require walking
Travelers should wear comfortable, well-fitting shoes that are convenient for walking before departure, preferably flat-soled or soft-soled shoes. 5. The ultraviolet radiation in Xinjiang is intense, and the temperature is high during the day. Therefore, please prepare sufficient and effective sunscreen. Hats and sunglasses are essential.
Prepare necessary items. At the same time, bring medications or granules that can clear heat, quench thirst, and nourish the body, such as Xia Sang Ju granules or Shi Di Shui, to prevent heatstroke.
6. Xinjiang is known as the hometown of fruits. Eating fruits in Xinjiang is a great delight, but never drink hot tea after eating fruits to avoid diarrhea.
7. Xinjiang is an ethnic minority region with a strong religious atmosphere. Ethnic groups that believe in Islam do not eat pork. Tourists should be mindful not to bring pork into halal
Do not bring or eat pork-related food in restaurants, nor should you publicly discuss topics related to pigs in halal restaurants, to avoid causing unnecessary misunderstandings.
8. Xinjiang people have straightforward personalities. When interacting with Xinjiang people, tourists should adopt a friendly and amicable attitude. Problems should be resolved through consultation to avoid causing
to avoid unnecessary disputes.
9. Xinjiang is abundant in natural resources, and the ethnic minorities’ local specialties and handicrafts are also superb. However, please note that local passenger transportation, civil aviation, and railways have restrictions on carrying Uyghur knives.
There are embargo regulations on Uyghur ethnic craft knives. When purchasing tourist souvenirs, local specialties, and traditional Chinese medicinal materials locally, be sure to choose vendors with good credibility and
Dealers with reasonable prices.
10. Locals in Xinjiang are accustomed to calculating weight in kilograms. Please be very attentive to this.
11. When traveling in Xinjiang, you must carry your ID card or other valid identification. Entry into supermarkets, hotels, markets, and other crowded places may require
Please understand that security checks are required upon unpacking.