The ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train is a customized train that the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily in creating in 2023. The entire train consists of sleeper carriages, including hard sleeper and soft sleeper carriages. The bed linens for both soft and hard sleepers are made of high-quality fabrics and are changed after 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, 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 journey. The 2025 Tianshan Tourist Train’s annual schedule has been announced. Tourists who wish to ride 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. Carriage Types and Configurations
1. High-End Compartment Carriages:
It provides a more private and high-end travel experience.
The facilities inside the carriages are luxurious, meeting the needs of high-end passengers.
2. Soft Sleeper Carriages:
It is equipped with single sofas, desks, independent washrooms, wardrobes, and more.
Greater emphasis is placed on passenger comfort and privacy.
The soft decoration incorporates Xinjiang’s folk culture characteristics, displaying Xinjiang’s natural scenery and cultural folklore through picturesque means such as hangings and decorations.
In addition, the Tianshan Tourist Train is also equipped with various types of carriages such as bar carriages, multifunctional leisure carriages, and dining carriages, meeting passengers’ various needs during the journey. 3. Xinjiang Folk Culture Characteristics:
The interior decoration of the carriages selects scenery from six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, 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 a dedicated attendant who provides full-journey accompaniment services, 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 multifunctional leisure carriage provide passengers with a variety of leisure and entertainment facilities and services, such as wine tastings and small gatherings.
The multifunctional leisure carriage is equipped with comfortable sofas and matching coffee tables, where passengers can sit and enjoy the scenery outside the window while relaxing with family and friends. II. Tianshan Train Schedule and Price List:
The Tianshan Tourist Train operates based on the principle of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with a total journey time of 13 days, covering the peak tourist season from May to October. The specific schedule is as follows:
1. Price diagram for May:
May 2025: May 9, May 22
Upper berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 12,580 yuan/person; Lower berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person
Double deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Single 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 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: 12,980 yuan/person Lower soft sleeper for four: 13,980 yuan/person
Double deck soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, shared bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
Lower soft sleeper for two (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Single 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 Express’ may cooperate with various travel agencies to launch tourism products. You can inquire with local travel agencies to understand relevant information and registration methods.
2. Select itinerary and date:
Itinerary Selection: The ‘Tianshan Express’ may offer different itinerary routes. You can select a suitable itinerary based on your time 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.
Payment: Pay the travel expenses as required and keep the relevant receipts.
4. Confirm successful registration:
Awaiting 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 Express:
1. The ‘Tianshan Express’, a high-quality tourist train, is no 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 cars, entertainment carriages, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy high-quality service and experience during your journey.
2. The biggest highlight of this train is its thoughtfully designed tourist route. Starting from Urumqi, it crosses the magnificent Tianshan Mountains and passes through southern Xinjiang’s major cities such as Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, ultimately arriving in Yining, the ‘Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) beyond the Great Wall’, and taking you to appreciate Xinjiang’s most essential natural scenery and cultural landscapes.
3. You can experience the fiery passion of Flaming Mountain in Turpan and taste the sweet fruits in Grape Valley; appreciate the thousand-year-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 vast lavender fields in the Ili River Valley and gallop on the grasslands of Nalati…
4. In addition to the rich arrangement of attractions, the ‘Tianshan Express’ also places special emphasis on cultural experiences.丰富多彩的主题活动 will be held on the train, such as Xinjiang dance and song performances, national musical instrument performances, and local cuisine tastings, allowing you to deeply understand Xinjiang’s historical culture, ethnic customs, and culinary characteristics during your journey.
5. The ‘Tianshan Express’ 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, allowing you to feel the prosperity and glory of the ancient Silk Road, and appreciate Xinjiang’s unique natural scenery and cultural charm.
IV. [Included Expenses]
1. Transportation: Soft sleeper on the Tianshan Express 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, and the land/train lunch/dinner standard is 50 yuan/person. Each meal includes eight dishes and one soup, served at a table for ten people. If the number of people is less than 10, the number of dishes will be reduced accordingly.
3. (As meals are served collectively, no refund will be given for meals not consumed. Some meals on the train are not included, so please make your own arrangements for those meals);
4. Tour Guide: Guides with more than 3 years of experience; 5. Insurance: Travel liability insurance, with an additional travel accident insurance for each person as a gift;
6. Accommodation: Selected hotels rated 4 diamonds or 4 stars on the internet + 3-diamond hotels in Nalati/Jiadengyu. If there is a single male or female guest, they need to pay the room difference. Reference hotels
Urumqi: Daluqiao Hotel, Tuha Petroleum Mansion, Kongque Ducheng, Hantang or similar
Jiadengyu: Xianfeng Hotel, Qianxi Hotel, Lijing Mountain Villa, Yuyuan Mountain Villa, Agricultural Division X Rest and Recreation Center or similar
Yining: Central Asia International Grand Hotel, Jiangsu Grand Hotel, Hengrun International Grand Hotel, Huacheng Hotel, Qicai Huacheng or similar
Nalati: Mingdu Hotel, Tinglan Hotel, Xindu Jiayue Hotel, Meitu Hotel, Yuhao Hotel, Jinglan Hotel or similar
Kashgar: Laining Hotel, Qiniwake Hotel, Tianyuan Business Hotel, Wanda Mercure, Shenhang International Hotel or similar
7. Tickets: Include first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions on the itinerary (Tianchi + shuttle bus, Kanas + shuttle bus, Hemu + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake + shuttle bus, Nalati + cable car, Valley Grassland Shuttle, N39 Desert Scenic Area, Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, etc.)