The Tianshan Tourist Train is a customized tourist train operated by the Xinjiang Railway Bureau for numerous tourists. The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train is equipped with luxury soft sleeper singles with private washrooms, luxury soft sleeper doubles with private bathrooms, luxury soft sleeper bunk doubles, luxury soft sleeper upper and lower doubles, and regular soft sleeper quadruples. The entire train is equipped with dining cars, multi-functional cars, bar cars, and features 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. The 2025 Tianshan Tourist Train’s annual schedule has been released. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan 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. Prices for the Tianshan Tourist Train in 2025:
The prices for the Tianshan Tourist Train in 2025 vary depending on factors such as carriage type, travel date, and whether the Duku Highway section is included. The following is price information organized according to different conditions:
1. Tianshan Joyful Version: 13-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (without Duku)
May Tours: (May 9, May 22)
4-berth Soft Sleeper Upper Bed: 12,580 yuan/person
4-berth Soft Sleeper Lower Bed: 13,580 yuan/person
2. Tianshan Joyful Version: 13-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku North Section)
June Tours: (June 4, June 17, June 30)
4-berth Soft Sleeper Upper Bed: 12,980 yuan/person
4-berth Soft Sleeper Lower Bed: 13,980 yuan/person
July-September Tours:
(July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 16, September 29)
4-berth Soft Sleeper Upper Bed: 13,580 yuan/person
4-berth Soft Sleeper Lower Bed: 14,580 yuan/person
II. Tianshan Premium Version: 13-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
1. May Tours (without Duku): (May 9, May 22)
Business Single Room: 23,400 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 22,400 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 20,400 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 18,400 yuan/person
2. June Tours (Duku North Section): (June 4, June 17, June 30)
Business Single Room: 23,800 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 22,800 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
3. July-September Tours (Duku North Section):
(July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 16, September 29)
Business Single Room: 24,400 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 23,400 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
III. Itinerary Arrangement for Tianshan Tourist Train:
Day 1: Nationwide – Urumqi (Pick-up and check-in at the hotel) (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun (Overnight on the Tianshan train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu (Overnight in Jiadenyu)
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (Overnight on the Tianshan train)
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 the Duku Highway – Kuqa (Overnight on the Tianshan train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on the Tianshan train)
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 Town – Craft Street – Century-old Tea House – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (Overnight on the Tianshan train)
Day 12: Turpan – Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer the group according to the return flight and train schedules (None) IV. The booking process for the 2025 Xinjiang Tianshan tourist train is as follows:
1. Ticket booking channels
As the Tianshan tourist train is a customized tourist train and is not sold directly on the official 12306 railway bureau website, it is sold through formal travel agency channels specified by the railway bureau. Therefore, tourists need to choose an official travel agency for consultation and ticket purchase.
2. Understand the tourism products
The Tianshan Xinjiang tourist train offers a variety of tourism products, such as the Panoramic Tour of North and South Xinjiang (about 13 days), with both the starting and ending points at Urumqi Station. The departure dates are mainly concentrated from May to September, with different departure dates and plans each month. Tourists can choose suitable tourism products according to their own time and interests. 3. Provide personal information and confirm the departure date
After selecting a suitable tourism product, tourists need to provide their personal name and ID number to customer service to confirm the departure time and tourism product.
4. Pay the deposit and sign the contract
After successful booking, tourists need to pay the train ticket deposit and transfer the deposit to the account specified by the travel agency. At the same time, tourists also need to sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision to complete the registration process. The balance needs to be paid 30 days before departure. 5. Receive the tour notice
Within one week before departure, the travel agency will send a specific tour notice to each tourist. Tourists need to carefully read it to understand the itinerary, precautions, etc.
6. Precautions
As the Tianshan tourist train operates on a regular schedule with only 2 departures per month and 12 trains throughout the year, it is recommended that tourists book in advance to avoid affecting their travel plans.
The Tianshan tourist train offers various carriage types for tourists to choose from, including soft sleeper and business class carriages, with prices varying according to carriage type and travel date. For specific prices, please consult a travel agency or refer to officially published information.