Tickets for the Tianshan tourist train must be purchased through authorized formal travel agency channels of the railway bureau. The following are the specific ticket purchase methods:?
Contacting the Travel Agency: The Tianshan tourist train is jointly launched by the Urumqi Railway Bureau and travel agencies, so train tickets are not sold separately directly on the official website of the 12306 Railway Bureau. Tourists need to contact authorized formal travel agencies of the railway bureau, such as Xinjiang China Travel Service, to purchase tickets.?
Getting Details and Making Reservations: Tourists can inquire about real-time information such as available seats, departure dates, carriage types (hard sleeper, soft sleeper, business class, etc.), and prices of the Tianshan tourist train through the contact information provided by the travel agency, such as phone and WeChat. After confirming availability, submit ID information to reserve a seat in real name on the backend. After successful seat reservation, pay the tour fee or deposit, and sign the official electronic contract of the National Culture and Tourism Administration.?
Waiting for Departure: After payment is completed and the contract is signed, tourists only need to wait for the departure notice. The travel agency usually sends out the departure notice 1-3 days before departure, informing tourists of the specific assembly time, location, and other information. Tourists can start their pleasant trip to Xinjiang by departing on schedule according to the notice.?
In addition, since the Tianshan tourist train does not depart daily but operates regularly each month, it is recommended that tourists book in advance to avoid the situation of having no seats due to last-minute participation plans.?