In 2025, the "Travel Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan Train" special train tour project will launch 12 special trains. These carefully planned train services will span all four seasons, sincerely fulfilling the travel wishes of passengers at different times and providing them with a unique high-quality travel experience. The annual train operation plan has been set as follows: The annual train schedule plan is May 9, May 22, June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 17, September 29, totaling 12 annual operations. Since its official departure in May 2023, the "Tianshan Train" has not only won the favor of domestic tourists but also attracted the attention of international friends due to its excellent travel comfort, thoughtful itinerary planning, colorful tourist destinations, and extremely high value-for-money ratio, becoming a new benchmark for railway tourism in Xinjiang. It is also a representative work of traveling Xinjiang by train. The annual schedule for the Tianshan Train special tourist train in 2025 has been announced. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan Train special tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). I. The original intention of establishing the Tianshan Train special tourist train in Xinjiang:
"Travel Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan Train" focuses on "the train moves with people, and people play while the train stops". The route connects major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, with a one-way journey lasting 13 days. It offers premium soft sleeper singles with independent washrooms, premium soft sleeper doubles with independent restrooms, premium flat soft sleeper doubles, premium bunk soft sleeper doubles, and regular soft sleeper quads. The entire train is equipped with dining cars, multi-functional cars, bar cars, as well as entertainment and leisure facilities such as sofas, coffee tables, chess and card tables, massage chairs, and KTV singing areas, providing you with a comprehensive service experience for your journey! II. Introduction to the carriages of the Tianshan Train, a special tourist train in Xinjiang:
Introduction to the berths on the Tianshan Train. The above picture shows the regular 4-person soft sleeper compartment on the Tianshan Train.
The above picture shows the double bunk soft sleeper on the Tianshan Train (with a desk, public restroom). The above picture shows the double flat soft sleeper on the Tianshan Train (public restroom).
The above picture shows the single bunk soft sleeper on the Tianshan Train (with a desk, an independent washroom but no toilet, public restroom). The above picture shows the double bunk soft sleeper on the Tianshan Train (independent restroom/sofa/wardrobe). The above picture shows the entertainment carriage.
III. Introduction to the schedules of the Tianshan Train, a special tourist train in Xinjiang:
Departure time: May 9, 2025, May 22, 2025 (non-Duku Road);
June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26 (including the northern section of Duku Road);
August 8, August 21, September 3, September 17, September 29 (including the northern section of Duku Road); 1. May tour dates (without Duku Road): (May 9, May 22)
Business single room: 23400 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower berth with private bathroom): 22400 yuan/person
Business standard room (flat bed with shared bathroom): 20400 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower berth with shared bathroom): 18400 yuan/person 2. June tour dates (Northern Section of Duku Highway): (June 4, June 17, June 30)
Business single room: 23800 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower berth with private bathroom): 22800 yuan/person
Business standard room (flat bed with shared bathroom): 20800 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower berth with shared bathroom): 18800 yuan/person 3. July-September tour dates (Northern Section of Duku Highway):
(July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 16, September 29)
Business single room: 24400 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower berth with private bathroom): 23400 yuan/person
Business standard room (flat bed with shared bathroom): 21400 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower berth with shared bathroom): 19400 yuan/person Principle for berth assignment:
Soft sleeper: For 1 person, an upper berth will be assigned; for 2 persons, an upper and a lower berth will be assigned; for 3 persons booking soft sleepers, no guarantee of being in the same compartment.
Children’s quotation:
Quotation for May: 3-14 years old (exclusive): 2980 yuan/person
Quotation for June to September: 3-14 years old (exclusive): 3580 yuan/person
(Including half-price ticket for train berth but without occupying a berth, hotel accommodation, scenic area transportation, transportation fee, full board fee, driver and guide service fee, etc.)
Please quote as an adult for passengers over 14 years old. Children under 3 years old cannot register. Sorry for any inconvenience!
Single room supplement: 2000 yuan/person (for solo travelers on land tours) IV. Itinerary of Tianshan Express:
Day 1: Nationwide – Urumqi (airport pick-up and hotel check-in) (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tian Chi in Mount Tianshan – Beitun (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu (overnight in Jiadenyu)
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu Village – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining (overnight in Yining)
Day 6: Yining – Nalati Grassland (River Valley Grassland) – Nalati Town (overnight in Nalati Town)
Day 7: Nalati Town – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 8: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kashgar (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourist Area – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 11: Kashgar Old City – Craftsman Street – Century-old Teahouse – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 12: Turpan – Kanerjing – Huoyan Mountain – Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer according to return flight or train schedule (none)