Take the "Tianshan" train and enjoy a panoramic view of both northern and southern Xinjiang!
Xinjiang, this magical and vast land, carries the dreams of countless travelers. Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, lakes, ancient cities……Every scenery is desirable. Nowadays, the Xinjiang "Tianshan" tourist train has been upgraded in 2025, taking you on a comfortable and worthwhile panoramic journey of both northern and southern Xinjiang!
✨【Brand-new Upgrade, Comfortable Experience】✨
In 2025, the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested 3 million yuan to tailor-make brand-new bar cars, entertainment cars, and dining cars for the "Tianshan" tourist train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages, fully meeting your travel needs. Departing from Urumqi, it passes through Altay, Ili, Bozhou, Turpan, Aksu, Alar, Kuqa, Kashgar, Hami, and other places, arriving at the destination in one stop without changing carriages throughout the journey. It truly realizes "the train follows the people", making your travel more relaxed and carefree!
【Highlights of the Itinerary】
Panoramic view of both northern and southern Xinjiang, all in one go!
Kanas, Hemu, Koktokay: Encounter the mysterious Tuvan villages, stroll on the picturesque grasslands, and feel the tranquility and grandeur of nature.
Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake: From snowy mountains to lakes, from grasslands to Gobi deserts, each scenery is breathtakingly beautiful.
Nalati Grassland, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon: Gallop on the grassland and explore historical traces in the canyon.
Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque: Feel the rich Western Regions’ charm and listen to ancient stories.
Hami Yiwu Populus euphratica Forest, Flaming Mountain: Feel the tenacity of life among the poplar trees and experience the unique desert scenery at the base of the Flaming Mountain.
No transfers throughout the journey, comfortable and safe!
The ‘Tianshan’ special train adopts a gold combination of train + car, replacing long-distance buses with special trains to make your travel more comfortable and safe. Departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, it saves time while also allowing you to enjoy a pleasant sleep on the train.
📅【Departure Dates】📅
May 9, May 22
June 4, June 17, June 30
July 13, July 26
August 8, August 21
September 3, September 16, September 29
💰【Extremely Cost-Effective】💰
1. Costs for the Enjoyable Cabin
Without the Duku Highway section
Group dates in May (May 9, May 22):
Upper soft sleeper for 4 people: 12,580 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for 4 people: 13,580 yuan/person
Including the northern section of the Duku Highway
Group dates in June (June 4, June 17, June 30):
Upper soft sleeper for 4 people: 12,980 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for 4 people: 13,980 yuan/person
Group dates from July to September (July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 16, September 29):
Upper soft sleeper for 4 people: 13,580 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for 4 people: 14,580 yuan/person
2. Costs for the Premium Cabin:
Without the Duku Highway section
Group dates in May (May 9, May 22):
Business single room: 23,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 22,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 20,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with shared bathroom): 18,400 yuan/person
Including the northern section of the Duku Highway
Group dates in June (June 4, June 17, June 30):
Business single room: 23,800 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 22,800 yuan/person
Business twin room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
Group dates from July to September (July 13, July 26, August 8, August 21, September 3, September 16, September 29):
Business single room: 24,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 23,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Business twin room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
In addition, the cost usually includes transportation (soft sleeper on the Tianshan Tourist Train + air-conditioned tourist coach at the destination), catering (meals included throughout the journey), tour guide (with over 3 years of experience), insurance (travel liability insurance + travel accident insurance), accommodation (carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels based on online reviews, with some locations being 3-diamond hotels), as well as first-entry tickets to attractions and shuttle buses during the itinerary.
【Registration Process】
Choose a date: Select a suitable departure date according to your schedule.
Contact the travel agency: Scan the QR code
Provide information: Provide ID information (name + ID number).
Pay the deposit: Pay the deposit first, and the remainder must be paid 30 days before departure.
Sign the contract: Sign a unified electronic version of the contract on the National Tourism Supervision Platform after booking.
Start the journey: Arrive in Urumqi according to the departure time. We provide 24/7 pick-up service to start your Xinjiang train journey!
【Partial Itinerary】
Day 1: All parts of the country – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel accommodation)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu (overnight in Jiadengyu)
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu Village – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining (overnight in Yining)
Day 6: Yining – Nalati Grassland – Nalati Town (overnight in Nalati Town)
Day 7: Nalati Town – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Kuqa (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 8: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kashgar (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourist Area – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – White Sand Lake – Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar)
Day 11: Kashgar Old Town – Craft Street – Century-old Teahouse – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (overnight on Tianshan Express)
Day 12: Turpan – Kanerjing – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer according to the return flight or train schedule.
With full memories, end this unforgettable journey in Xinjiang.
【Consultation Hotline】
The 2025 Xinjiang tourist train schedule for the whole year has been released. Our trains include New Western Train, Chief National Train, Gobi Cruise Series, New Silk Road National Train, Tianshan Express, Panda Express Shifang, Anyi Express, Chengdu Express, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream Express, etc., with various hard sleepers, soft sleepers, luxury rooms with private bathrooms, double rooms, etc.
Tourists who want to take the tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
"Tianshan Express" tourist train will take you to experience the magnificent and magical scenery of Xinjiang in the most comfortable way. Sign up now and start your Xinjiang journey!