In the northwest border of China, there lies a mysterious and magnificent land centered around the majestic Tianshan Mountains, which has nurtured numerous enchanting natural wonders and cultural treasures that inspire longing. In order to allow every travel enthusiast to deeply experience the extraordinary charm of this land, a tourist train named the ‘Tianshan Train’ has emerged. The journey of the ‘Tianshan Train’ begins in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. From Kanas Lake in Northern Xinjiang to the Tarim Basin in Southern Xinjiang, from the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon to the spectacular Mount Mushtag, every location is a masterpiece of nature’s craftsmanship. The train weaves through towering mountains, with the scenery outside the window changing throughout the seasons: sometimes snow-capped mountains, sometimes vast grasslands, and sometimes dense forests, all presenting a breathtaking beauty.
Regarding how to book tickets and register for the Tianshan Tourist Train, which city is the destination and starting point of the Tianshan Tourist Train, how much are the ticket prices for the Tianshan Tourist Train, detailed information about the train formation and the carriages of the Tianshan Tourist Train, the annual schedule for the operation of the Tianshan Tourist Train has been released. Tourists who wish 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 to request detailed route information)
Tianshan Train Schedule:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Khorgos – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Vineyard – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well) – Kucha
Day 8: Kucha – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kucha王府 – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Day 12: Desert Viewpoint – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: According to the return flight or train schedule, transfer to the airport/train station. Tianshan Train Tourist Express Price:
Prestige Version Product Price:
Soft Sleeper Upper Bunk: 10880 yuan/person, Lower Bunk: 11280 yuan/person
Tianshan Train Tourist Express Business Version (Without Duku) Product Price:
(Tour Dates: May 7, 20; June 2)
Business Single Room: 18980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 16980 yuan/person, (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 15980 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 14980 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 12580 yuan/person, lower bunk 12980 yuan/person
Tianshan Train Tourist Express Business Version (Duku North Section) Product Price:
(Tour Dates: June 15, 28; July 11, 24; August 6, 19; September 1, 14, 27)
Business Single Room: 19680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 17680 yuan/person, (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 16680 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom): 15680 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 13280 yuan/person, lower bunk 13680 yuan/person. Tianshan Train fee includes:
1. Transportation: Urumqi/Beitun/Yining/Turpan/Kucha/Aksu/Kashgar/Hotan/Urumqi air-conditioned train sleeper, ground coach, ensuring 1 person per seat;
2. Meals: 11 breakfasts provided throughout the hotel stay, including 17 formal meals (team meals with 8 dishes and 1 soup, 1 table for 10 people). Complimentary breakfasts are non-refundable if not consumed; all complimentary specialty meals are also non-refundable if not consumed.
3. Guide Service: Excellent Mandarin-speaking licensed tour guide;
4. Accommodation: Selected online-reviewed 4-diamond hotels or 4-star+ Jiadenyu standard rooms. If there is a single male or female traveler, they need to pay the room difference;
5. Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance;
6. Tickets: Includes first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions during the itinerary (Tianchi Ticket + Shuttle, Kanas Ticket + Shuttle, Hemu Ticket + Shuttle, Sayram Lake Ticket + Shuttle, Nalati Ticket + Valley Grassland Shuttle, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon Ticket, Kucha王府 Ticket,布伦口 White Sand Lake Ticket, Karakul Lake Ticket, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Well Ticket, Flaming Mountain Ticket)
(Complimentary items are non-refundable if not participated in, please understand).
Expenses not included in the ‘Tianshan’ fee:
1. Transportation costs to and from Urumqi from various cities;
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, pay-TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol in the hotel, as well as fees for contaminated or damaged facilities;
Tourists interested in riding 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)
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train uses advanced 25G air-conditioned carriages. The interior decoration reflects modernity while incorporating rich Xinjiang regional cultural elements. The train has various carriage types, including comfortable hard sleeper carriages, luxurious soft sleeper carriages, fully functional dining cars, as well as bar cars and multi-functional leisure cars for entertainment and relaxation. These carriages not only meet tourists’ basic accommodation and dining needs but also add infinite fun and enjoyment to the journey. [Design Concept]
Fulfill a dream of traveling across Tianshan Mountain and throughout northern and southern Xinjiang, making travel simple and happy. The train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, saving you from over 5,000 kilometers of Gobi Desert travel. It is comfortable and safe, with destinations being the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi Desert, oases, grasslands, ancient villages, and more… Fulfilling your dream of traveling across northern and southern Xinjiang.
[Customized Train]
A brand-new train loop tour throughout northern and southern Xinjiang. New route: Urumqi + Altay + Ili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kuche + Aksu + Kashgar + Hetian. The train arrives at the destination in one stop without transfers, truly realizing a panoramic train journey across Xinjiang from east to west and north to south. The train follows the passengers, with no need to change berths throughout the journey. The train + car golden route replaces cars with trains for comfort and safety!
[Train Carriages]
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to customize and newly build a bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
[Essential Attractions]
A comprehensive experience of Kanas and Hemu; visit Tianshan Tianchi, lavender fields, the pure lake – Sayram Lake; explore Nalati Grassland, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Kuche王府 (王府, a historic mansion), Shenmu Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert Viewpoint, Hetian Round City, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, and other essential attractions; [Quality Assurance]
Group formation in Urumqi, ground air-conditioned tourist bus with comfortable seats for a more attentive service experience, accompanied by excellent Chinese-speaking tour guides throughout the journey;
[Selected Hotels]
The whole journey selects 4-diamond or 4-star hotels and ordinary comfortable hotels in Jiadenyu, providing you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment;