The Tianshan Tourist Train is a sunset red tourist train launched by the Chinese railway department, mainly serving tourist routes in Xinjiang. It is renowned for its luxurious facilities, attentive service, and unique travel experiences, making it an ideal choice for exploring the magnificent scenery and rich culture of Xinjiang. The Tianshan Train is a classic tourist train in Xinjiang, usually connecting famous attractions such as Urumqi, Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, and Kanas in a loop, covering the scenery north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and is suitable for an in-depth experience of Xinjiang’s natural landscapes and national culture. The Tianshan Tourist Train features a travel mode of "the train follows people, and people play while the train stops". The 2025 annual schedule for the Tianshan Tourist Train has been announced. 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. Introduction to Tianshan Tourist Train Compartments
The Tianshan Tourist Train offers a variety of carriage types and compartment options to meet the needs of different tourists. The main compartment types include:
1. Soft Sleeper: Includes upper and lower berths. The corridors of the soft sleeper carriages are carpeted, and high-quality fabrics are used for bedding and linens, creating a warm and elegant travel environment. Some soft sleeper compartments also feature unique Xinjiang folk customs, deeply integrating Xinjiang’s natural scenery with cultural folklore through picturesque hangings, decorations, and more.
2. Business Class: Offers a variety of options such as business singles, business twins (with independent bathrooms for upper and lower berths, shared bathrooms for twins, and shared bathrooms for upper and lower berths), and business quadruples (upper and lower berths). The facilities in the business compartments are even more luxurious, equipped with independent washrooms, desks, wardrobes, and other facilities. II. Benefits of Riding the Tianshan Tourist Train
1. Convenience: The Tianshan Tourist Train arrives at its destination in one stop, without changing berths throughout the journey, avoiding the trouble of multiple transfers. At the same time, the "train + car" mode connects various attractions into a line, allowing tourists to easily visit major tourist cities in Xinjiang.
2. Comfort: The train carriages are configured with luxury and comfort, with complete facilities in the compartments, providing tourists with a high-quality resting environment. In addition, the train also provides comprehensive "all-inclusive" services, from a comfortable train environment to attentive private car transfers, from itinerary planning to catering and accommodation along the way, every detail has been carefully designed and arranged.
3. Cultural Experience: The carriage decoration features unique Xinjiang folk customs, deeply integrating Xinjiang’s natural scenery with cultural folklore, allowing tourists to feel the rich cultural atmosphere of Xinjiang during their journey. III. Tianshan Train Schedule and Price List
The Tianshan Tourist Train operates based on the principle of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with a total journey time of 13 days, covering the peak tourist season from May to October. The specific schedule is as follows:
1. Price chart for May:
May 2025: May 9, May 22
4-Person Soft Sleeper Upper Berth: 12,580 yuan/person 4-Person Soft Sleeper Lower Berth: 13,580 yuan/person
Double Soft Sleeper with Upper and Lower Berths (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
Double Soft Sleeper with Lower Berth (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Single Soft Sleeper with Lower Berth (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 23,800 yuan/person
Double Soft Sleeper with Upper and Lower Berths (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 22,800 yuan/person (20 people per carriage) 2. Price Chart for June to September:
June 2025: June 4, June 17, June 30
July 2025: July 13, July 26
August 2025: August 8, August 21
September 2025: September 3, September 16, September 29
4-Person Soft Sleeper Upper Berth: 12,980 yuan/person 4-Person Soft Sleeper Lower Berth: 13,980 yuan/person
Double Soft Sleeper with Upper and Lower Berths (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
Double Soft Sleeper with Lower Berth (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Single Soft Sleeper with Lower Berth (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 24,400 yuan/person
Double Soft Sleeper with Upper and Lower Berths (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 23,400 yuan/person (20 people per carriage) IV. Tianshan Tourist Train Itinerary:
Day 1: Nationwide – Urumqi (Airport/Train Station Pickup and Hotel Check-in) (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu (Overnight in Jiadenyu)
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist 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 Duku Highway – Kuqa (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourist Area – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – White Sand Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 11: Kashgar Old Town – Artisan Street – Century-old Teahouse – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (Overnight on Tianshan Tourist Train)
Day 12: Turpan – Kanerjing – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer according to return flight or train schedule (none)
