Traveling to Xinjiang by Train
The train is fully equipped with sleeper seats, including three configurations: high-class sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, and hard sleeper carriages. The carriages are decorated with scenery from six regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar. Through hangings, prints, and other methods, the natural scenery and cultural folklore of Xinjiang are deeply integrated, allowing passengers to feel the strong ethnic flavor as soon as they board the train.
The Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train, based on advanced 25G air-conditioned carriages, offers a variety of carriage configurations, dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized, and convenient travel services for passengers. These carriages not only cover basic functions such as accommodation and catering but also strive for excellence in detail design, aiming to bring tourists an ultimate comfortable experience. The interior decoration cleverly combines modern design style with Xinjiang’s unique regional culture. Each carriage is themed with the scenery of six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar. Through exquisite murals, prints, and other artistic forms, the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang are vividly presented to passengers, creating an immersive travel atmosphere. The 2025 annual schedule of the Tianshan Tourist Train has been released. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan Tourist Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Wang Fei 180 9596 9599 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Timetable of Tianshan Tourist Train
••Advance Bookings Available••
May 9th – May 21st, May 22nd – June 3rd
June 4th – June 16th, June 17th – June 28th
June 30th – July 12th
July 13th – July 25th, July 26th – August 7th
August 8th – August 20th, August 21st – September 2nd
September 3rd – September 15th, September 16th – September 28th
September 29th – October 11th
13 days, Urumqi/Kanas/Yining/Kuqa/Kashgar/Korla
October 15th – October 22nd, 8 days
Urumqi/Kashgar/Kuqa/Luntai/Hotan
Itinerary of Tianshan Tourist Train
Day 1: Nationwide – Urumqi (Pick-up and Hotel Check-in) (Accommodation in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun (Accommodation on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu (Accommodation in Jiadenyu)
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Wucaitan – Beitun – Yining (Accommodation on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining (Accommodation in Yining)
Day 6: Yining – Nalati Grassland (Valley Grassland) – Nalati Town (Accommodation in Nalati Town)
Day 7: Nalati Town – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa (Accommodation on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on the Tianshan Train)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourism Zone – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 11: Kashgar Old Town – Artisan Street – Century-old Teahouse – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (Overnight on the Tianshan Train)
Day 12: Turpan – Karez Wells – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: On the same day, transfer according to the return flight or train schedule (No itinerary)
Introduction to Xinjiang Dedicated Trains in 2025
Mainly Promoting the Xinjiang Panda Dedicated Train
Highlight of the Route: The entire train is themed after the adorable panda and incorporates patterns from Sanxingdui, making it feel like entering a fantasy world as soon as you board.
Deep into the hinterland of North and South Xinjiang, reaching the Altai Mountains in the north, crossing the Tianshan Mountains in the middle, and reaching the Kunlun Mountains in the south. Covering all of Xinjiang from east to west and north to south.
Western Circuit Train Tour
A dedicated ‘cruise’ train designed specifically for you, combining the Hexi Corridor in Gansu with Hami, Urumqi, Kashgar, and other places in Xinjiang, connecting Kanas, Tianshan Tianchi, Flaming Mountain, and other attractions!
Tianshan Train for In-depth Circumnavigation of North and South Xinjiang
Highlight of the Route: Departing from Urumqi, connecting Beitun (Kanas), Yining (Sayram Lake), Turpan, Kuqa (Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon), Kashgar (Old Town Bazaar), Hami (Melon Orchard), covering all of Xinjiang from east to west and north to south.
New Oriental Express Luxury Dedicated Train
Highlight of the Route: Focusing on the scenery of Northern Xinjiang, with emphasis on visiting Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Urho Devil’s City, suitable for tourists with limited time. The carriages are equipped with bars and cinemas, providing a full sense of luxury.
Luxury Dedicated Train for the Mysteries of North and South Xinjiang
Highlight of the Route: Closest to family, the best in kindness, the utmost in beauty, crossing the galaxy and encountering the mysterious landscapes of the Western Regions!
A luxurious Xinjiang-dedicated train designed for those who love life. Outside the window are mountains and rivers, while inside is the laziness of a Tuscan manor. Crossing the mysterious landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, this train offers views of all the beautiful scenery of Xinjiang you can imagine!
Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi) / Burqin (Kanas, Hemu, Wucaitan) / Bortala (Sayram Lake) / Yining (Nalati Grassland) / Turpan (Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, Grape Manor) / Kuqa (Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon) / Kezhou (Pamirs, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake) / Kashgar (N39 Desert Tourism Zone, Kashgar Old Town, Century-old Teahouse, Xiangfei Garden, Id Kah Mosque) 13-day Comfortable North-South Xinjiang Tour
Product Quotation & Departure Time
Departure Time: 2025
May 9, May 22
June 4, June 17, June 30
July 13, July 26
August 8, August 21
September 03, September 16, September 29
(Classes from June to September include the northern section of the Duku Highway)
Note: Due to increased costs from July to September, the following quotation will increase by 600 yuan per person!
Registration Time: From today onwards, until the quota is full.
Unified Quotation: Starting and Ending in Urumqi
May June July-September
4-person upper soft sleeper: 12580, 12980, 13580
4-person lower soft sleeper: 13580, 13980, 14580
Double stacked soft sleeper: 18400, 18800, 19400
(1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom)
Double lower soft sleeper: 20400, 20800, 21400
(1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom)
Single flat soft sleeper: 23400, 23800, 24400
(1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk)
Note: The above rooms are arranged in carriages with 24 people per carriage
Double stacked soft sleeper: 22400, 22800, 23400
(1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/sofa)
Note: The rooms are arranged in carriages with 20 people per carriage
Berth allocation principle:
Soft sleeper: If one person registers, they will be assigned an upper berth; if two people register, they will be assigned upper and lower berths; if three people register for soft sleepers, we do not guarantee they will be in the same compartment.
Children’s quotation:
May quotation: 3 to 14 years old (exclusive): 2980 yuan/person
June to September quotation: 3 to 14 years old (exclusive): 3580 yuan/person
(Includes half-price ticket for the special train berth but does not occupy a berth, hotel accommodation and scenic area transportation, including transportation fees, full meal fees, driver and guide service fees, etc.)
Please quote adult prices for those aged 14 and above. Children under 3 years old cannot register, sorry for any inconvenience!
Single room supplement: 2000 yuan/person (for solo land travelers)
Why choose the Tianshan Train to travel Xinjiang?
’Traveling Xinjiang by Train’ is a major tourism IP in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region jointly created by the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Railway Bureau and the Cultural and Tourism Department. Tourists can choose their preferred mode of transportation to Urumqi based on their travel habits.
The ‘Tianshan Train’ tourist special train offers luxury single-occupancy soft sleeper rooms with private washrooms, luxury double-occupancy soft sleeper rooms with private bathrooms, luxury flat double soft sleeper rooms, and luxury stacked double soft sleeper rooms. Additionally, there are standard four-person soft sleeper rooms. The entire train is equipped with dining cars, multifunctional cars, bar cars, and entertainment and leisure facilities such as sofas, coffee tables, chess and card tables, massage chairs, and KTV singing areas, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey!
Rich experience in operating tourist trains within Xinjiang:
We have experts with years of experience in designing railway routes, and tens of thousands of passengers provide genuine evaluations every year. This is a premium tourist route where you can explore the mysterious western regions of Xinjiang while enjoying a panoramic view of southern Xinjiang.
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