Tianshan Train is a tourist train fully developed by China Railway Urumqi Group Company. The entire journey lasts for 14 days, passing through major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, and Turpan. The train is equipped with facilities such as a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car, providing services like leisure and entertainment, wine tasting, and small gatherings, to create a comfortable and convenient travel experience for tourists. There is no need to change berths during the entire journey, and it departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, connecting major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, covering key attractions in northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang. The annual schedule for the Tianshan Tourist Train in 2025 has been announced. Friends who are interested in riding the Tianshan Tourist Train can contact the official train manager Yang Jia at 133-2555-9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). I. 2025 Tianshan Train Schedule Planning:
May 2025: May 9, May 22
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
October 2025: October 15 II. Tianshan Tourism Train Itinerary Planning:
Day 1: Departure to Urumqi (pick-up and hotel accommodation arrangements)
Day 2: From Urumqi to Tianshan Tianchi, then to Beitun
Day 3: Beitun to Kanas, then to Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu to Hemu, then return to Beitun and head to Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe to Sayram Lake, then to霍尔果斯, and finally arrive in Yining
Day 6: Yining to Nalati, then return to Yining and onward to Turpan
Day 7: After visiting Turpan (Grape Manor, Flaming Mountain, Kanerjing Irrigation System), head to Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa to Tianshan Grand Canyon, then to Kuqa Wangfu, and finally arrive in Aksu
Day 9: Aksu to Shenmu Garden, then onward to Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar to Karakul Lake, then return to Kashgar
Day 11: From Kashgar to the Old City and Mosque, then back to Kashgar, and onward to Hotan
Day 12: Head to the desert observation deck, then to Hotan’s Old Town, and return to Hotan before heading to Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, arrangements will be made for hotel accommodation
Day 14: According to the return flight and train schedules, the group will be sent off. III. Carriage configuration overview
1. Various carriage types:
Using 25G air-conditioned train sets, there are hard sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, bar carriages, multi-functional leisure carriages, and dining carriages. Among them, the business class carriages are equipped with single, double, and four-person compartments, with different compartments featuring single sofas, desks, private washrooms, wardrobes, etc. Hot water, air conditioning, and charging are available 24/7, and the restrooms are equipped with toilets.
2. Unique decorative layout:
The interior of the carriages features a unique decoration for each, showcasing the landscapes of six major regions in Xinjiang, including Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar, through hanging paintings, prints, and other forms. This achieves a deep integration of natural scenery and cultural folklore, allowing passengers to experience a strong ethnic flavor as soon as they board. 3. High-quality linen:
The bedding for soft sleepers and hard sleepers is made of superior fabrics, with linens changed for each guest. Carpets are laid in the corridors, creating a warm and comfortable travel atmosphere.
Supporting Facilities and Services
4. Leisure and Entertainment Facilities:
The special train is equipped with a bar car, entertainment car, etc., with leisure areas, children’s entertainment areas, wellness and massage areas, etc., providing tourists with leisure and entertainment, wine tasting, small gatherings, and other services to enrich their journey. 5. Catering Services:
The dining car offers a rich variety of cuisine and also provides special local dishes such as Xinjiang-style Big Plate Chicken, Coldwater Fish Feast in Burqin County, Tianchi Yaochi Feast, and Yining Welcome Feast, allowing tourists to enjoy authentic Xinjiang cuisine.
6. Worry-Free Full-Service:
It offers an "all-inclusive" service, covering train tickets, bus fares, accommodation, tour guide services, insurance, etc., so tourists don’t have to worry about various arrangements during the trip. It also provides airport (station) pick-up and drop-off services on the day of departure and excellent Chinese-speaking tour guide services throughout the trip, making tourists’ travel more convenient and comfortable. 4. Prices and Corresponding Carriage Types of Tianshanhao Tourist Trains:
Premium Version
Soft Sleeper Upper Berth: 10880 yuan/person
Soft Sleeper Lower Berth: 11280 yuan/person
Business Version (Without Duku)
Business Single Room: 18980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 Upper 1 Lower with Private Bathroom): 16980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (Flat Bed with Public Bathroom): 15980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 Upper 1 Lower with Public Bathroom): 14980 yuan/person
Business Four-person Room Upper Berth: 12580 yuan/person
Business Four-person Room Lower Berth: 12980 yuan/person
Business Version (Duku North Section)
Business Single Room: 19680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 Upper 1 Lower with Private Bathroom): 17680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (Flat Bed with Public Bathroom): 16680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 Upper 1 Lower with Public Bathroom): 15680 yuan/person
Business Four-person Room Upper Berth: 13280 yuan/person
Business Four-person Room Lower Berth: 13680 yuan/person 5. Purchase Channels for Tianshanhao Tourist Trains:
The professional tourism service team will explain the specific itinerary, ticket price details, and ticket purchase operation steps for you in detail.
After confirming your itinerary and ticket type, you need to transfer the deposit to the specified account of the cooperating travel agency and sign a travel agreement to complete the ticket purchase procedure. Additionally, you can consult the travel agency or tourism service organization around you to see if there are other convenient ticket purchase methods.
1. Travel Agency Reservation Process:
Step 1: Choose a travel agency with formal qualifications to make a reservation. You can call the travel agency’s consultation hotline or enter its official website platform for detailed consultation and reservation. Tianshanhao Official Reservation Phone Number: 133 2555 9266 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Step 2: Clearly explain your travel plan to the travel agency, including specific information about the travelers, the planned departure date, and the preferred carriage category.
Step 3: The travel agency will tailor a suitable travel itinerary and provide detailed cost breakdowns according to your specific needs. 2. Fee payment steps:
Complete the payment of corresponding fees according to the cabin class you selected and the final quotation provided by the travel agency. It is important to note that usually, a deposit is required first to lock in the reservation, and the full amount must be settled at least 30 days before the train departs.
3. Reservation confirmation and travel preparations:
Confirmation process: After payment is completed, you will receive an officially issued payment receipt stamped with the official seal of the travel agency, as well as an electronic travel contract uniformly formulated by the national tourism regulatory department, which means your reservation has been successfully made. VI. Friendly Reminders for Tianshan Train Travel Guide
1. There is a large temperature difference between morning and night in southern and northern Xinjiang. Additionally, some attractions such as Tianchi Lake and Nalati Grassland have locally lower temperatures. Therefore,
You need to bring thin down jackets or thick windbreakers and similar lightweight winter clothing for travel.
2. Xinjiang is far away, so please prepare a power bank with a capacity of 10,000~20,000 mAh per person according to your own situation. (Airplane standard: 10,000 mAh,
Train standard: 20,000 mAh)
3. Bring your own common medications, such as cold medicine, diarrhea medicine, fever reducers (Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Liquid), insect repellent, and scarves.
4. Due to the long travel itinerary and sightseeing bus rides, please bring motion sickness medication and commonly used personal medications. Some places at tourist attractions require walking
Travel. Before departing, tourists should bring a pair of comfortable, well-fitting, and easy-to-walk shoes, preferably flat-heeled or soft-soled shoes. 5. Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet radiation and high daytime temperatures, so please prepare sufficient and effective sunscreen. Hats and sunglasses are essential
Prepare necessary items. At the same time, bring medications or powders that can clear heat, quench thirst, and nourish the body, such as Xiasangju powder, Shidi Shui, etc., to prevent heatstroke.
6. Xinjiang is known as the hometown of fruits. Eating fruits in Xinjiang is a great pleasure, but never drink hot tea after eating fruits to avoid diarrhea.
7. Xinjiang is an ethnic minority area with a strong religious color. Ethnic groups that believe in Islam do not eat pork. Please be careful not to eat in Muslim
Do not bring or eat pork-related food in restaurants, nor openly discuss topics related to pigs in Muslim restaurants, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
8. Xinjiang people have straightforward personalities. When interacting with Xinjiang people, tourists should adopt a friendly and amicable attitude. In case of problems, everyone should negotiate to avoid causing
to avoid unnecessary disputes.
9. Xinjiang is rich in natural resources, and the local specialties and handicrafts of ethnic minorities are also excellent. However, please note that local passenger transportation by air and rail have restrictions on carrying Uyghur
There are embargo regulations on Uyghur folk craft knives. When purchasing tourist souvenirs, local specialties, and traditional Chinese medicinal materials locally, be sure to choose those with good credibility and
A dealer with relatively reasonable prices.
10. Locals in Xinjiang are accustomed to calculating weight in kilograms. Please be sure to pay attention.
11. You must carry your ID card or other valid identification when traveling in Xinjiang. Entry into supermarkets, hotels, markets, and other crowded places may require
Please understand that there will be security checks for unpacking.