2025 Tianshan Express scenic route around North and South Xinjiang / Train schedule / Ticket booking process
2025 Reservation for Xinjiang Tianshan Express: 1813962-2229 (same as WeChat)
[Tianshan Express] 14-Day Tour of North and South Tianshan Mountains (Standard Version)
Product Highlights:
[Recommendation Reasons] Round-trip by special train, departing at night and arriving in the morning, shortening the Gobi journey by over 5,000 kilometers, with destinations being the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang.
[Customized Special Train] Xinjiang’s brand-new train loop tour through the entire north and south of Xinjiang, exclusive berths, the train follows the people, no need to carry large luggage;
2024 Reservation for Xinjiang Tianshan Express: 1813962-2229
[Special Complimentary]
★Worry-free airport transfers: Upon arrival, ‘Guli’ in ethnic attire will hold a sign to greet the tourists, take photos with them, highlighting their prestige.
Escorted by ‘Guli’ to board the bus. After guests are dropped off at the terminal, ‘Guli’ in ethnic attire will wait to see them off, accompanying them throughout the process
Boarding pass handling, baggage check-in, escort to the security checkpoint, ensuring full-service tracking throughout the process.
★Complimentary ‘Aidilai’ ethnic floral cap for men: Let you shine more brightly during the trip; and an Aidilai silk scarf for women:
Let you become a younger and prettier ‘Xinjiang Girl’ during your trip in Xinjiang.
★Complimentary 1 portion of Xinjiang dried fruit snacks for everyone!
★Complimentary visit to the most beautiful lavender manor – [Lavender Garden]
[Highlight Attractions]
A seamless experience of Kanas and Hemu; visiting Tianshan Heavenly Lake, encountering lavender fields, and meeting Jinghai – Sayram Lake; exploring Nalati Grassland, Tian…
Mystic Grand Canyon, Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated as王府 as it is a specific place name), Shenmu Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert Viewpoint, Hetian Round City,
Comprehensively covering the essence of attractions such as Kanerjing and Flaming Mountain;
[Special Train] In 2024, the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested 3 million yuan to tailor-make and brand newly build a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan Express’ tourist train. The special train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
Tianshan Express Price:
Departure and return from Urumqi; 12 tour departures throughout the year
The Tianshan Express is specially equipped with a bar car, an entertainment car, and a dining car, providing leisure and entertainment, wine tasting, small gatherings, etc.;
Tianshan Express Premium Version:
(Tour Dates: May 7, 20; June 2, 15, 28; July 11, 24; August 6, 19; September 1, 14, 27)
Cost:
Soft Sleeper Upper Berth: 10,880 yuan/person, Lower Berth: 11,280 yuan/person.
Business Version (Without Duku)
Tour Dates: (Tour Dates: May 7, 20; June 2)
Business Single Room: 18,980 yuan/person.
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person, (bunk beds with public bathroom): 15,980 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower with public bathroom): 14,980 yuan/person.
Business Quadruple Room: Upper berth 12,580 yuan/person, Lower berth 12,980 yuan/person.
Business Version (Duku North Section)
Departure Dates: (Tour Dates: June 15, 28; July 11, 24; August 6, 19; September 1, 14, 27)
Business Single Room: 19,680 yuan/person.
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 17,680 yuan/person, (bunk beds with public bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower with public bathroom): 15,680 yuan/person.
Business Quadruple Room: Upper berth 13,280 yuan/person, Lower berth 13,680 yuan/person.
[Customized Dedicated Train]
A brand-new train loop tour through both northern and southern Xinjiang, new route: Urumqi + Altay + Ili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kuqa.
+ Aksu + Kashgar + Hotan. One-stop destination arrival by dedicated train, no transfers, truly experiencing a panoramic dedicated train journey across all of Xinjiang.
Cars follow passengers, no change of berth throughout the journey. Train + Car. Golden route, using a dedicated train instead of buses for comfort and safety!
[Exclusive Cuisine]
Complimentary dishes in Xinjiang: [Big Plate Chicken], Burqin County: [Coldwater Fish Feast], Tianchi: [Yaochi Feast], Yining: [Welcome Banquet], Xinjiang: [Grilled Meat with Yellow Noodles].
Itinerary Summary:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (airport pick-up and hotel check-in). Self-care. Urumqi.
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun. Breakfast, dinner. Train sleeper.
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Jiadengyu.
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Train sleeper.
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Khorgos – Yining. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Yining.
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan. Breakfast, lunch. Train sleeper.
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well) – Kuqa. Dinner. Train sleeper.
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Wangfu – Aksu. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Aksu.
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar. Breakfast, lunch. Train sleeper.
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar. Breakfast, lunch. Kashgar.
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Train sleeper.
Let’s head to Xinjiang in 2024 for an impromptu trip!
Xinjiang Tianshan Reservation 2024: 1813962-2229 (same as WeChat)