The Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train is a high-quality tourist train launched by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., aiming to provide tourists with a comfortable and convenient travel experience to deeply explore the natural scenery and diverse culture of Xinjiang. Featuring the travel concept of ‘the train moves with people, and stops when people play’, it offers a one-stop travel mode with no need to change berths throughout the journey. It includes one-stop services such as train tickets, bus fares, board and lodging, tour guides, insurance, etc., ensuring a worry-free journey. The schedule for the operation of the Tianshan Tourist Train throughout 2025 has been announced. Tourists interested in riding 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. Train Overview
Name: Tianshan Tourist Train
Operating Entity: Urumqi Railway Bureau
Train Type: AC380V25G passenger train
Carriage Configuration: Soft sleeper carriages + business soft sleepers (including four-person compartments, doubles, etc.), bar carriages, multifunctional leisure carriages, dining carriages, etc.
Design Concept: It features a slow-life travel experience centered around the idea of ‘the train moves with people, and stops when people play’. II. Itinerary Arrangements
Route: It covers major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar. The route also includes places like Altay, Kuitun, Bozhou, and Hotan, spanning over 5,000 kilometers.
Schedule: A total of 12 departures are operated throughout the year, with specific departure dates being May 9th, May 22nd, June 4th, June 17th, June 30th, July 13th, July 26th, August 8th, August 21st, September 3rd, September 17th, and September 29th.
Duration: The entire journey lasts 14 days, allowing tourists to fully explore attractions during the day and rest on the train at night. III. Service Facilities
Accommodation: The beds on the train are meticulously decorated, with high-end fabrics used for beddings and guaranteed to be changed after each guest. Soft sleeper compartments also come with facilities such as private bathrooms, wardrobes, and sofas.
Dining: The train is staffed with professional chefs, allowing tourists to taste local specialty dishes. When dining at hotels in the cities where the train stops, specialty catering such as Xinjiang-style large plate chicken, Burqin cold-water fish banquet, and Tianchi Jade Pool banquet will also be provided.
Entertainment: The bar carriage is equipped with comfortable sofas, a thermostat-controlled wine cabinet, and a small singing area, where tourists can enjoy wine, sing, and meet new friends. The multifunctional carriage also has a massage area, booth seating, a children’s entertainment area, and a leisure area, catering to the needs of different tourists.
IV. Rich Variety of Catering Options
Main Meals: Main meal service is provided on the train, with a meal standard of usually 50 yuan/person. Main meals include cold-water fish, desert buffets, Yining welcome banquet, Kashgar Halal meals, and other four specialty meals. These dishes are not only delicious but also infused with local cultural characteristics, allowing tourists to experience Xinjiang’s local customs while enjoying the food.
Breakfast: Diverse breakfast options are also available on the train, ensuring tourists can enjoy nutritious meals during the journey. V. Price Information of Tianshan Express Train:
1. May itinerary (without Duku Highway route):
Business Single Room: 23,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, private bathroom): 22,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (bunk beds, shared bathroom): 20,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, shared bathroom): 18,400 yuan/person
2. June itinerary (including the Northern Section of Duku Highway):
Business Single Room: 23,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, private bathroom): 22,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (bunk beds, shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
3. July to September itinerary (including the Northern Section of Duku Highway):
Business Single Room: 24,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, private bathroom): 23,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (bunk beds, shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Business Twin Room (1 upper, 1 lower, shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person. VI. Itinerary of Tianshan Express Train:
Day 1: Nationwide – Urumqi (Airport/Train Station Pickup and Hotel Check-in) (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of Mount Tianshan – Beitun (Overnight on Tianshan Express Train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu (Overnight in Jiadenyu)
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu Village – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (Overnight on Tianshan Express 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 Express Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on Tianshan Express Train)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourist Area – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 11: Kashgar Old Town – Artisan Street – Century-old Teahouse – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (Overnight on Tianshan Express Train)
Day 12: Turpan – Kanerjing Irrigation System – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer according to the return flight or train schedule (None)