The ‘Tianshan’ Tourism Train is a customized train launched at great expense by the Urumqi Railway Bureau in 2023. The entire train consists of sleeper carriages, including hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages. High-quality fabrics are selected for the bedding in both hard and soft sleeper carriages, ensuring a change for each guest, creating a cozy and comfortable rest space for tourists. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourism train is no ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel integrating tourism, cultural experience, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train adopts newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, dining carriages, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality services and experiences during your journey. The 2025 annual schedule for the Tianshan Tourism Train has been released. Tourists who wish to ride the Tianshan Tourism 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)
I. Carriage Types and Configurations
1. High-end Private Compartment Carriages:
It provides a more private and high-end travel experience.
The facilities inside the carriages are luxurious, meeting the needs of high-end passengers.
2. Soft Sleeper Carriages:
It is equipped with single sofas, desks, independent washrooms, and wardrobes, etc.
It places greater emphasis on passenger comfort and privacy.
The soft decorations incorporate Xinjiang’s folk culture characteristics, displaying the natural scenery and cultural folklore of Xinjiang through picture-text combinations such as hangings and decorations.
In addition, the Tianshan Tourism Train is also equipped with various types of carriages such as bar carriages, multi-functional leisure carriages, and dining carriages to meet passengers’ various needs during the journey. 3. Xinjiang Folk Culture Characteristics:
The interior decoration of the carriages selects scenery from six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar.
It deeply integrates Xinjiang’s natural scenery with cultural folklore, allowing passengers to experience the rich Western Regions’ charm.
4. Service Facilities and Details
Comprehensive Services:
Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated attendant who provides full-journey accompaniment services, including luggage handling, berth arrangements, scenic spot explanations, etc.
Emergency medications and first-aid equipment are also available on the train to deal with sudden situations. 5. Dining Options:
The dining carriage offers a variety of dining options, ranging from breakfast to midnight snacks, catering to the taste preferences of different passengers.
6. Leisure and Entertainment:
The bar carriage and multi-functional leisure carriage provide passengers with a wealth of leisure and entertainment facilities and services, such as alcohol tastings and small gatherings.
The multi-functional leisure carriage is equipped with comfortable sofas and matching coffee tables, where passengers can sit and enjoy the scenery outside the window while relaxing with their family and friends. II. Price List for Tianshan Train Schedules:
The Tianshan Tourism 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 diagram for May:
May 2025: May 9th, May 22nd
Upper berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 12,580 yuan/person Lower berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Berth for Two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
Lower Soft Berth for Two (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Single Room Flat Soft Berth (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 23,800 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Berth for Two (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 22,800 yuan/person (20 people per carriage) 2. Price Schematic Diagram 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
Upper Soft Berth for Four: 12,980 yuan/person Lower Soft Berth for Four: 13,980 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Berth for Two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
Lower Soft Berth for Two (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Single Room Flat Soft Berth (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 24,400 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Berth for Two (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 23,400 yuan/person (20 people per carriage)
The registration process may include the following steps:
1. Follow Official Information:
Collaboration with Travel Agencies: The Tianshan Express may collaborate with various travel agencies to launch tourism products. You can consult local travel agencies to learn about relevant information and registration methods.
2. Select Itinerary and Date:
Itinerary Selection: The Tianshan Express may offer different itinerary routes. You can choose a suitable itinerary based on your time and interests.
Departure Date: After determining your itinerary, select your preferred departure date.
3. Submit Registration Information:
Fill Out Registration Form: According to the requirements of the official or travel agency, fill out complete registration information, including name, ID number, contact information, etc.
Pay Fees: Pay the travel fees as required and keep the relevant receipts.
4. Confirm Successful Registration:
Awaiting Confirmation: After submitting your registration information, patiently wait for the confirmation notification from the official or travel agency.
Travel Preparations: After confirming successful registration, you can start preparing for your trip, such as purchasing insurance, packing luggage, etc. III. Schematic Diagram of the Characteristics of the Tianshan Express:
1. The ‘Tianshan Express’, a high-quality tourist train, is no ordinary train. It is a mobile star-rated hotel integrating tourism, cultural experience, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train adopts newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, private bathrooms, dining cars, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality service and experience during your journey.
2. The biggest highlight of this train is its thoughtfully designed tourist route. Starting from Urumqi, it crosses the magnificent Tianshan Mountains, passing through southern Xinjiang’s important cities such as Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, ultimately arriving in Yining, the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’, taking you to experience the most essential natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang.
3. You can experience the fiery passion of Flaming Mountain in Turpan, taste the sweet fruits in Grape Valley; marvel at the thousand-year-old civilization of the Qiuci Ancient Kingdom in Kuqa, feel the charm of Buddhist art in Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves; experience the rich exotic atmosphere in the Old Town of Kashgar, listen to moving love stories in Xiangfei Garden; admire the endless lavender fields in the Ili River Valley, and gallop on the grasslands of Nalati…
4. In addition to the rich arrangement of attractions, the ‘Tianshan Express’ also pays special attention to cultural experiences.丰富多彩的主题活动, such as Xinjiang dance and song performances, ethnic musical instrument performances, and special food tastings, will be held on the train, allowing you to deeply understand Xinjiang’s historical culture, ethnic customs, and culinary characteristics during your journey.
5. The ‘Tianshan Express’ high-quality tourist train is not just a trip, but also a cultural baptism and a soul-stirring experience. It will take you through time and space, allowing you to feel the prosperity and glory of the ancient Silk Road, and experience Xinjiang’s unique natural scenery and cultural charm.
IV. [Expenses Included]
1. Transportation: Soft sleeper on the Tianshan Express tourist train + air-conditioned tourist coach at the destination;
2. Meals: 12 breakfasts and 19 lunches throughout the trip. Breakfasts are provided by the hotels/trains. The standard for land/train lunches is 50 yuan/person, with eight dishes and one soup per table for ten people. If the number of people is less than 10, the number of dishes will be reduced accordingly.
3. (As meals are provided collectively, no refund for unused meals; some meals on the train are not included, please arrange your own meals)
4. Tour Guide: Guides with more than 3 years of experience; 5. Insurance: Travel liability insurance, and an additional travel accident insurance for each person;
6. Accommodation: Selected hotels with four diamonds or four stars on online reviews, with Nalati/Jadengyu being three-diamond hotels. If there is a single male or female guest, they need to pay the room difference. Reference hotels
Urumqi: Daluqiao Hotel, Tuha Petroleum Mansion, Kongque Ducheng, Hantang or similar
Jadengyu: Xianfeng Hotel, Qianxi Hotel, Lijing Mountain Villa, Yuyuan Mountain Villa, Agricultural Division X Rest and Recreation Center or similar
Yining: Central Asia International Grand Hotel, Jiangsu Grand Hotel, Hengrun International Grand Hotel, Huacheng Hotel, Qicai Huacheng or similar
Nalati: Mingdu Hotel, Tinglan Hotel, Xindu Jiayue Hotel, Meitu Hotel, Yuhao Hotel, Jinglan Hotel or similar
Kashgar: Laining Hotel, Qiniwake Hotel, Tianyuan Business Hotel, Wanda Mercure, Shenzhen Airlines International Hotel or similar
7. Tickets: Including the first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions during the trip (Tianchi + shuttle bus, Kanas + shuttle bus, Hemu + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake + shuttle bus, Nalati + cable car, Valley Grassland shuttle bus, N39 Desert Scenic Area, Tianshan Mystic Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Well System, Flaming Mountain, etc.)