The Tianshan Tourist Train route in Xinjiang covers the panoramic view of both northern and southern Xinjiang, including major cities and attractions such as:
Main cities: Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, etc.
Main attractions: Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old Town, etc.
The specific itinerary (taking a 14-day itinerary as an example) is as follows:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in).
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun.
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu.
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe.
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Khorgos – Yining.
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan.
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Vineyard, Flaming Mountains, Karez Wells) – Kuqa.
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated as ‘Manor’) – Aksu.
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar.
Day 10: Kashgar – Kalakul Lake – Kashgar.
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hetian.
Day 12: Desert Viewpoint – Hetian Old Town – Hetian – Urumqi.
Day 13: Free activities in Urumqi or participate in a half-day tour, and stay at the hotel in the evening.
Day 14: Send the group according to the return flight or train schedule.
Ticket booking and costs: The Tianshan Tourist Train must be booked together with travel products. Ticket prices vary according to cabin type and travel date. Specific inquiries and ticket purchases can be made through the Railway 12306 APP or by calling the national toll-free customer service hotline 4001516992.
Please note that the above information is for reference only. Specific itineraries and costs may vary due to factors such as season and policy. Please consult the official customer service of Tianshan Tourist Train in advance for confirmation.