The ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train is a customized train specially designed by the Urumqi Railway Bureau in 2023 with a huge investment. The entire train consists of sleeper carriages, including hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages. High-quality fabrics are selected for the soft and hard sleeper linens, which are changed after each guest to create a cozy and comfortable resting space for tourists. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not an ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel integrating tourism, cultural experience, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train adopts newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, dining carriages, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality services and experiences during your journey. The 2025 annual schedule for the Tianshan Tourist Train has been released. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan Tourist Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
I. Carriage Types and Configurations
1. High-end Compartment Carriages:
It provides a more private and high-end travel experience.
The facilities inside the carriages are luxurious, meeting the needs of high-end passengers.
2. Soft Sleeper Carriages:
It is equipped with single sofas, desks, independent washrooms, and wardrobes, among others.
Greater emphasis is placed on passenger comfort and privacy.
The soft decorations integrate Xinjiang’s folk culture characteristics, displaying Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural folklore through illustrated methods such as hangings and decorations.
In addition, the Tianshan Tourist Train is also equipped with various types of carriages such as bar carriages, multi-functional leisure carriages, and dining carriages to meet passengers’ various needs during the journey. 3. Xinjiang Folk Culture Characteristics:
The interior decoration of the carriages selects scenery from six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar.
It deeply integrates Xinjiang’s natural scenery with cultural folklore, allowing passengers to experience the rich Western Regions’ charm.
4. Service Facilities and Details
Comprehensive Services:
Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated attendant who provides full-journey accompaniment services, including luggage handling, berth arrangements, scenic spot explanations, etc.
Emergency medications and first-aid equipment are also available on the train to deal with unexpected situations. 5. Dining Options:
The dining carriage offers a diverse range of dining options, from breakfast to midnight snacks, catering to the tastes of different passengers.
6. Leisure and Entertainment:
The bar carriage and multi-functional leisure carriage provide passengers with a variety of leisure and entertainment facilities and services, such as wine tastings and small gatherings.
The multi-functional leisure carriage is equipped with comfortable sofas and matching coffee tables, where passengers can sit and enjoy the scenery outside the window while relaxing with family and friends. II. Price List for Tianshan Train Schedules
The Tianshan Tourist Train operates based on the principle of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with a total journey time of 13 days, covering the peak tourist season from May to October. The specific schedule is as follows:
1. Price illustration for May:
May 2025: May 9, May 22
Upper berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 12,580 yuan/person Lower berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Sleeper (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 18800 yuan/person
Double Lower Soft Sleeper (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 20800 yuan/person
Single Room Flat Soft Sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 23800 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Sleeper (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 22800 yuan/person (20 people per carriage) 2. Price Schematic Diagram for June to September:
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
4-Person Upper Soft Sleeper: 12980 yuan/person; 4-Person Lower Soft Sleeper: 13980 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Sleeper (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 19400 yuan/person
Double Lower Soft Sleeper (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 21400 yuan/person
Single Room Flat Soft Sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 24400 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Sleeper (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 23400 yuan/person (20 people per carriage)
The registration process may include the following steps:
1. Follow Official Information:
Travel Agency Collaboration: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may collaborate with various travel agencies to offer tourism products. You can consult local travel agencies for relevant information and registration methods.
2. Select Itinerary and Date:
Itinerary Selection: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may offer different itinerary routes. You can choose a suitable itinerary based on your schedule and interests.
Departure Date: After confirming your itinerary, select your preferred departure date.
3. Submit Registration Information:
Fill Out Registration Form: According to the requirements of the official authorities or travel agency, fill out complete registration information, including name, ID number, contact information, etc.
Payment of Fees: Pay the travel fees as required and keep the relevant receipts.
4. Confirm Successful Registration:
Awaiting Confirmation: After submitting your registration information, patiently wait for confirmation notification from the official authorities or travel agency.
Travel Preparations: After confirming successful registration, you can start preparing for your trip, such as purchasing insurance, packing luggage, etc. III. Schematic Diagram of ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train Features:
1. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not an ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel integrating tourism, cultural experiences, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train uses newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, private bathrooms, dining carriages, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality service and experiences during your journey.
2. The highlight of this special train lies in its carefully designed tourist route. Starting from Urumqi, it crosses the magnificent Tianshan Mountains and passes through southern Xinjiang’s major cities such as Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, ultimately arriving in Yining, the ‘Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall’, taking you to appreciate the most essential natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang.
3. You can experience the fiery enthusiasm of Flaming Mountain in Turpan and taste sweet fruits in Grape Valley; appreciate the millennia-old civilization of the Qiuci Ancient Kingdom in Kuqa and feel the charm of Buddhist art at Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves; experience the rich exotic atmosphere in the Old Town of Kashgar and listen to moving love stories at Xiangfei Garden; admire the endless lavender fields in the Ili Valley and gallop on the grasslands of Nalati…
4. In addition to the rich arrangement of attractions, the ‘Tianshan’ places special emphasis on cultural experiences.丰富多彩的主题活动 will be held on the train, such as Xinjiang dance performances, national musical instrument concerts, and specialty food tastings, allowing you to gain an in-depth understanding of Xinjiang’s historical culture, ethnic customs, and culinary specialties during your journey.
5. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not just a trip, but also a cultural baptism and a soul-stirring experience. It will take you through time to feel the prosperity and glory of the ancient Silk Road, and appreciate the unique natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang.
IV. [Included in the Fee]
1. Transportation: Soft sleeper on the Tianshan Tourist Train + air-conditioned tourist coach at the destination;
2. Catering: 12 breakfasts and 19 lunches/dinners throughout the trip. Breakfast is provided by the hotel/box lunch breakfast on the train. The land/train dining standard is 50 yuan/person for lunch and dinner. Eight dishes and one soup per table of ten people. If the number of people is less than 10, dishes will be reduced as appropriate.
3. (Due to collective dining, no refund for unused meals; some meals are not included on the train, so please arrange your own meals);
4. Tour Guide: Guides with more than 3 years of experience; 5. Insurance: Travel liability insurance, and an additional travel accident insurance for each person;
6. Accommodation: Selected online four-diamond or four-star hotels + Nalati/Jadengyu are three-diamond hotels. If there is a single male or female guest, they will need to pay the single supplement. Reference hotels
Urumqi: Daluqiao Hotel, Tuha Petroleum Mansion, Kongque Ducheng, Hantang or equivalent
Jadengyu: Xianfeng Hotel, Qianxi Hotel, Lijing Mountain Villa, Yuyuan Mountain Villa, Agricultural Tenth Division Leisure Center or equivalent
Yining: Central Asia International Hotel, Jiangsu Hotel, Hengrun International Hotel, Huacheng Hotel, Colorful Huacheng or equivalent
Nalati: Mingdu Hotel, Tinglan Hotel, Xindu Jiayue Hotel, Meitu Hotel, Yuhao Hotel, Jinglan Hotel or equivalent
Kashgar: Laining Hotel, Qiniwake Hotel, Tianyuan Business Hotel, Wanda MGallery, Shenzhen Airlines International Hotel or equivalent
7. Tickets: Include first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions during the itinerary (Tianchi + shuttle bus, Kanas + shuttle bus, Hemu + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake + shuttle bus, Nalati + cable car, Valley Grassland shuttle bus, N39 Desert Scenic Area, Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, etc.)