The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train is a customized train that the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily in creating in 2023. The entire train is equipped with sleeper carriages, including hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages. The linens for both soft and hard sleepers are made of high-quality fabrics and are changed for each guest, creating a cozy and comfortable resting space for tourists. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not an ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel that integrates tourism, cultural experiences, and leisure and entertainment! The entire train uses 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 trip. The 2025 Tianshan tourist train schedule for the whole year has been released. Tourists who want to ride the Tianshan 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)
I. Carriage Types and Configurations
1. High-end Compartment Carriages:
It provides a more private and high-end travel experience.
The interior facilities are luxurious, meeting the needs of high-end passengers.
2. Soft Sleeper Carriages:
It is equipped with single-person sofas, desks, independent washrooms, and wardrobes.
It places greater emphasis on passenger comfort and privacy.
The soft decoration incorporates Xinjiang’s folk culture characteristics, displaying the natural scenery and cultural folklore of Xinjiang through a combination of illustrations and texts such as hangings and decorations.
In addition, the Tianshan tourist 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 trip. 3. Xinjiang Folk Culture Characteristics:
The interior decoration of the carriages selects scenery from six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Yili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar.
It deeply integrates Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural folklore, allowing passengers to experience the rich Western Regions’ charm.
4. Service Facilities and Details
Comprehensive Services:
Each carriage is equipped with dedicated attendants who provide full-service accompaniment, including luggage handling, berth arrangements, scenic spot explanations, etc.
Emergency medications and first-aid equipment are also available on the train to deal with unexpected situations. 5. Dining Options:
The dining carriage offers a diverse range of dining options, 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 variety of leisure and entertainment facilities and services, such as wine tastings and small gatherings.
The multi-functional leisure carriage is equipped with comfortable sofas and matching coffee tables, allowing passengers to sit on the sofa and enjoy the scenery outside the window while relaxing with family and friends. II. Tianshan Train Schedule and Price List:
Adhering to the principle of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, the Tianshan tourist train operates for 13 days in total, covering the peak travel season from May to October. The specific schedule is as follows:
1. Price chart for May:
May 2025: May 9th, May 22nd
Upper berth in 4-person soft sleeper: 12,580 yuan/person Lower berth in 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person
Double Deck Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, public bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
Lower Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, public bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Single Room Flat Soft Sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 23,800 yuan/person
Double Deck Soft Sleeper 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 Sleeper for Four (4 people): 12,980 yuan/person Lower Soft Sleeper for Four (4 people): 13,980 yuan/person
Double Deck Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, public bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
Lower Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, public bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Single Room Flat Soft Sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 24,400 yuan/person
Double Deck Soft Sleeper 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:
Cooperation with Travel Agencies: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may cooperate with major travel agencies to launch tourism products. You can consult local travel agencies to learn about relevant information and registration methods.
2. Choose Itinerary and Date:
Itinerary Selection: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may offer different itinerary routes. You can choose a suitable itinerary based on your schedule and interests.
Departure Date: After determining your itinerary, choose your preferred departure date.
3. Submit Registration Information:
Fill Out the 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:
Waiting for 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 Features of the ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train:
1. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not an ordinary train. It is a mobile star-rated hotel integrating tourism, cultural experience, leisure, and entertainment! The entire train uses newly renovated 25-type air-conditioned carriages, equipped with comfortable and spacious sleeper carriages, private bathrooms, dining carriages, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality service and experience during your journey.
2. The highlight of this special train lies in its carefully designed tourist route. Starting from Urumqi, it crosses the magnificent Tianshan Mountains, passing through southern Xinjiang’s major cities such as Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, and ultimately arrives in Yining, the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’, taking you to appreciate Xinjiang’s most essential natural scenery and cultural landscapes.
3. You can experience the fiery enthusiasm of Flaming Mountain in Turpan and taste the sweet fruits in Grape Valley; appreciate the millennia-old civilization of the ancient Qiuci Kingdom in Kuqa and feel the charm of Buddhist art in Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves; experience the rich exotic atmosphere in Kashgar Old Town and listen to moving love stories in Xiangfei Garden; admire the endless lavender fields in the Ili Valley and gallop on the grasslands of Nalati…
4. In addition to the rich attraction arrangements, the ‘Tianshan’ train also pays special attention to cultural experiences. Colorful themed activities will be held on the train, such as Xinjiang dance performances, ethnic musical instrument concerts, specialty food tastings, etc., allowing you to gain an in-depth understanding of Xinjiang’s historical culture, ethnic customs, and culinary specialties during your journey.
5. The ‘Tianshan’ 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 to feel the prosperity and glory of the ancient Silk Road, and appreciate Xinjiang’s unique natural scenery and cultural charm.
IV. [Expenses Included]
1. Transportation: Soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train + air-conditioned tourist coach at the destination;
2. Catering: 12 breakfasts and 19 lunches/dinners throughout the trip; breakfasts are provided by the hotel/train, land/train lunch/dinner standard is 50 yuan/person, eight dishes and one soup per table of ten people, if less than ten people, dishes will be reduced accordingly.
3. (Since it is group dining, no refund for unused meals; some meals on the train are not included, so please arrange your own meals);
4. Tour Guide: Guides with more than 3 years of experience; 5. Insurance: Travel liability insurance, and each person will receive a travel accident insurance policy;
6. Accommodation: Selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels + 3-diamond hotels in Nalati/Jiadenyu. If there is a single male or female traveler, they need to pay the room difference. Reference hotels
Urumqi: Daluqiao Hotel, Tuha Petroleum Mansion, Kongque Ducheng, Hantang or similar
Jiadenyu: Xianfeng Hotel, Qianxi Hotel, Lijing Mountain Villa, Yuyuan Mountain Villa, Agricultural Division 10 Leisure Center or similar
Yining: Central Asia International Grand Hotel, Jiangsu Grand Hotel, Hengrun International Grand Hotel, Huacheng Hotel, Qicai Huacheng or similar
Nalati Grasslands: Mingdu Hotel, Tinglan Hotel, Xindu Jiayue Hotel, Meitu Hotel, Yuhao Hotel, Jinglan Hotel or similar
Kashgar: Laining Hotel, Qiniwak Hotel, Tianyuan Business Hotel, Wanda Mercure, Shenzhen Airlines International Hotel or similar
7. Tickets: Including first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions during the trip (Tianchi Lake + Shuttle Bus, Kanas + Shuttle Bus, Hemu Village + Shuttle Bus, Sayram Lake + Shuttle Bus, Nalati Grasslands + Aerial View, Valley Grasslands Shuttle Bus, N39 Desert Scenic Area, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, etc.)