The Tianshan Tourist Train departs from Urumqi, passing through Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kucha, Aksu, Kashgar, and other places, before returning to Urumqi, forming a complete loop. This route connects the major tourist cities and highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, such as Kanas, Hemu, Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, Kashgar Old Town, and more, allowing tourists to enjoy the magnificent scenery and diverse culture of Xinjiang in the comfortable train carriages. Our agency offers various travel options for everyone to choose from, including private train tours, carpooling tours, group tours, and customized chartered car tours. For detailed inquiries, please call: 181-3962-2233 (copy and add as a friend for detailed consultations on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
Group forms in Urumqi, with air-conditioned ground tour buses for a more comfortable journey. Dishes are prepared with less oil and salt for easy digestion, and are personalized according to the overall taste of the group. Staff accompanying the group provide attentive care for a worry-free itinerary. Hotels are arranged with elevators for more convenient access. The itinerary is relaxed, with ample time for visiting attractions, making it more suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers.
Traveling Xinjiang by Train: Tianshan Train Itinerary Overview
On the first day, departure location — Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in)
On the second day, Urumqi — Tianshan Heavenly Lake — Beitun
On the third day, Beitun — Kanas — Jiadenyu
On the fourth day, Jiadenyu — Hemu Village — Colorful Beach — Jinghe
On the fifth day, Jinghe — Sayram Lake — Guozigou Bridge — Yining
On the sixth day, Yining — Nalati Grassland (Aerial Grassland) — Nalati Town
On the seventh day, Nalati — Northern Section of the Duku Highway — Kuitun — Kuqa
On the eighth day, Kuqa — Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon — Yarkant
On the ninth day, Yarkant — N39 Desert Tourist Area — Kashgar
On the tenth day, Kashgar — Baishahu Lake — Karakul Lake — Kashgar
On the eleventh day, Kashgar — Old Town — Mosque — Xiangfei Garden — Turpan
On the twelfth day, Turpan (train with breakfast) — Kanerjing — Flaming Mountain — Urumqi
On the thirteenth day, the group will be sent off according to the return flight and train schedules.
The Tianshan Train offers various carriage types for tourists to choose from, including soft sleepers and business class carriages, with prices varying depending on the carriage type and travel date. The following is an approximate range of ticket prices:
- Soft sleeper carriages: Upper berths start at 12,580 yuan/person, and lower berths start at 13,580 yuan/person.
- Business class carriages: Prices vary according to specific configurations and tour dates, with business single rooms starting at 23,400 yuan/person, business standard rooms with private bathrooms starting at 22,400 yuan/person, and business standard rooms with shared bathrooms starting at 18,400 yuan/person.
Please note that the above prices are for reference only, and the actual ticket prices may vary due to the peak and off-peak tourism seasons and different travel dates.
The Tianshan Train does not sell train tickets separately, but books them together with tourism products. Tourists can book tickets through the following methods:
1. Book through a travel agency: It is recommended to choose a formal and qualified travel agency for booking. Tourists can call the customer service hotline of the travel agency or scan the QR code to add customer service for consultation and registration.
2. Provide personal information: When booking, tourists need to provide their personal names and ID card numbers to determine the departure time and tourism products.
3. Pay the deposit and sign the contract: After successful booking, tourists need to pay the deposit for the train tickets and transfer the deposit to the designated account of 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.