The ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train · Tianshan Train’ high-quality special tourism train is meticulously created by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., featuring the travel concept of ‘the train moves with people, and people play while the train stops’. This train route connects major tourist cities in Xinjiang, including Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, with a single trip lasting 14 days.
Starting from 2023, the Urumqi Railway Bureau has invested 3 million yuan in special funds to tailor-make and comprehensively refurbish the bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan Train’. The special train is not only equipped with hard sleeper cars and soft sleeper cars, but also puts great effort into the interior decoration of the carriages, striving to achieve the effect of a unique scenery for each carriage, creating a comfortable and pleasant travel environment. High-quality fabrics are selected for the linens, carpets are laid in the corridors, and the display of individual items is also carefully designed to ensure a more comfortable and pleasant journey for passengers.
I. Overview of the Tianshan tourist train in Xinjiang
The Tianshan tourist train in Xinjiang is an innovative high-quality special tourism product that perfectly integrates train travel with colorful tourism itineraries. This tourist train not only sells train tickets but also requires tourists to go through a unified booking and registration process in combination with specific Xinjiang tourism itineraries. Exclusively created by the Urumqi Railway Bureau of China and jointly launched with well-known travel agencies, this unique ‘tourism + tourist train’ model has been introduced.
If you are interested in experiencing the brand-new travel enjoyment brought by the Tianshan tourist train, please feel free to contact Maizi, the dedicated manager at the official booking center of the Tianshan tourist train in Xinjiang for consultation. You can learn more information and start planning your trip by dialing the phone number 132 01333409 (it is recommended to copy the number and add it as a contact for free consultation and detailed travel route materials).
Second, the operating schedule of the Tianshan tourist train in Xinjiang: The Tianshan tourist train operates from May to October, with the first departure scheduled on May 7th or May 1st, followed by a departure every 15 days thereafter.
Third, the route of the Tianshan tourist train in Xinjiang: Urumqi-Beitun-Yining-Turpan-Kuqa-Aksu-Kashgar-Urumqi, a train loop tour that spans the panoramic views of northern and southern Xinjiang.
Day 1: Pick-up at the departure point and check-in at a hotel in Urumqi Gather at departure points across the country and take the Tianshan tourist train to Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. Upon arrival, you will be received by a dedicated person and arranged to check in at the pre-booked hotel. In the evening, you can free roam or rest to adjust to the time difference.
Day 2: Visit Tianshan Tianchi and head to Beitun After breakfast, take a car to visit the beautiful high-mountain moraine lake located in Fuxincun, Fuxin Town, Fuxin County, Fukang City, in the Sangong River valley on the northern slope of Tianshan Mountain; after lunch enjoying local specialty cuisine, continue the journey northward to one of the destinations, the county-level administrative unit named ‘Beitun’, where the administrative office of Altay Prefecture is located and also the headquarters of the Tenth Agricultural Division. Here, you can visit historical sites such as General’s Mansion and taste authentic local snacks such as hand-grabbed rice and grilled mutton skewers. Stay overnight at the designated hotel in the city to rest up for the even more exciting adventure tour the next day!
Day 3: Explore Kanas and Jiadenyu In the morning, depart from Beitun for a full-day in-depth tour of the famous Kanas scenic area; in the afternoon, enjoy the scenery along the Irtysh River while also witnessing the spectacular border river scenery along the China-Russia border~ In the evening, return to the hotel in the urban area by car to rest and recharge for tomorrow’s new challenges!
Day 4: Visit Hemu Village, then from Beitun to Jinghe. In the morning, take a bus to visit Hemu Town in Burqin County; in the afternoon, enjoy the scenery along the Irtysh River while also witnessing the spectacular border river scenery along the China-Russia border~ In the evening, return to the hotel in the urban area to rest and prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 5: Visit Sayram Lake and Khorgos, then to Yining. After breakfast, take a bus to visit Sayram Lake scenic area; enjoy a picnic by the lake or local specialty cuisine at noon; in the afternoon, take a bus to visit Khorgos Port; stay overnight at a hotel in Yining City to rest and prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 6: Visit Nalati Grassland, then from Yining to Turpan. In the morning, take a bus to visit Nalati Grassland scenic area in Xinyuan County; in the afternoon, take a bus to Turpan City to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 7: Visit Turpan (Grape Vineyard, Flaming Mountain, Karez Well System), then head to Kuqa. In the morning, take a bus to visit the Grape Vineyard in Turpan City; in the afternoon, take a bus to visit Flaming Mountain scenic area; in the evening, head to Kuqa City to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 8: Visit Kuqa Grand Canyon and Kuqa王府, then head to Aksu. In the morning, take a bus to visit Kuqa Grand Canyon scenic area in Kuqa City; in the afternoon, take a bus to visit Kuqa王府 scenic area; in the evening, head to Aksu City by bus to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 9: Visit Shenmu Garden and arrive in Kashgar. In the morning, take a bus to visit Shenmu Garden scenic area in Wensu County; in the afternoon, take a bus to Kashgar City to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 10: Sightseeing at Karakul Lake. In the morning, take a bus to visit Karakul Lake scenic area in Tajik Autonomous County of Tashkurgan; in the afternoon, return to Kashgar City by bus to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 11: Visit Kashgar Old Town and Mosque, then head to Hetian. In the morning, take a bus to visit the Kashgar Old Town in Kashgar City; in the afternoon, take a bus to Hetian City to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 12: Visit the Desert Viewpoint and Hetian Round City, then return to Urumqi. In the morning, take a bus to visit the Desert Viewpoint scenic area in Hetian City; in the afternoon, take a bus to visit the Hetian Round City scenic area; in the evening, return to Urumqi by bus to check in and rest to prepare for new challenges tomorrow!
Day 13: Check-in at Urumqi Hotel. In the morning, enjoy free activities in Urumqi city or choose to participate in a local half-day tour; in the afternoon, gather at the designated time and take a bus to the airport/train station for return transfer services. At this point, the entire itinerary has successfully concluded! Looking forward to seeing you again next time!
Day 14: Airport/Train Station Transfer Based on Return Time
Section 4: Overview of Attractions on the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train
The Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train has carefully planned a rich travel route that covers the geographical features of Xinjiang’s "three mountains and two basins", passing through many popular attractions. The train will take tourists to experience the beauty of Tianshan Tianchi, the mystery of Kanas, the tranquility of Sayram Lake, the vastness of Nalati Grassland, and the charm of Kashgar Old Town, cleverly connecting multiple scenic areas.
During this trip, tourists will enjoy comprehensive "all-inclusive" services, easily exploring diverse natural landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, gobies, oases, and grasslands. Whether it’s the magnificent natural scenery or the unique cultural atmosphere, you will be fascinated and reluctant to leave.
Section 5: Services Included in the Tianshan Train Xinjiang Tourist Train
The Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train offers an all-inclusive service, including train tickets from and to Urumqi, full-board meals, luxury hotel accommodations, air-conditioned tourist buses, excellent tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance, scenic spot tickets, and scenic area shuttle buses. In addition, Urumqi airport transfer services are also provided. Basically, there are no additional expenses required except for the scenic area entertainment projects you wish to experience.
Section 6: Tianshan Train Booking Process and Booking Notes
1. Book Through Official Channels
The Tianshan Tourist Train is a customized travel product. If you plan to participate in the Tianshan Tourist Train and enjoy this brand-new travel experience, welcome to inquire and call the dedicated line manager Maizi at the official booking center of Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train: 132 01333409 (copy the number to add as a friend for free consultation and detailed tourist route materials).
2. Comprehensive Booking
Tianshan Tourist Train does not sell train tickets separately and must be booked together with the travel itinerary. When booking, please provide valid ID information and sign the unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform.
3. Price and Time Selection
Prices will vary based on your travel date and selected tour route. Specific prices will be adjusted according to the peak and off-peak seasons in the Xinjiang tourism market and the travel date. Please arrange your travel time reasonably and choose the appropriate travel product.
4. Complete Booking
Provide your personal name and ID card number to customer service to confirm the departure date and travel product. After paying the train ticket deposit, signing the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision will be considered as successful registration.
In view of the customized nature and limited schedules of the Tianshan Tourist Train (only 2 departures per month, totaling 12 departures throughout the year), we recommend booking as early as possible to ensure a smooth trip. Considering the popularity of the Tianshan Tourist Train, sales and booking data from the past two years indicate that consulting customer service in advance to understand detailed itinerary arrangements and costs will help you better plan your trip.