The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train is a high-end tourist train meticulously crafted by the Urumqi Railway Bureau with an investment of 3 million yuan in 2023. This train is not only equipped with traditional hard sleeper and soft sleeper carriages, but also features entertainment and leisure carriages. Each carriage is decorated according to the principle of ‘one scene per carriage’, using high-quality fabrics and carpets, with thoughtful attention to detail. Additionally, the train has been newly equipped with bar carriages, entertainment carriages, and dining carriages, aiming to provide passengers with a comprehensive comfortable experience. With the continuous optimization and speedup of the Xinjiang railway network, the Urumqi Railway Bureau has actively responded to tourist demand by launching this high-quality tourist train, aiming to contribute to the recovery of the Xinjiang tourism market and enhance the quality of tourists’ trips. Through a rich variety of tourist train products, the railway bureau is continuously striving to meet the diverse needs of tourists. For information on how to book and register for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, which city is the starting and ending point of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, how much the ticket price is, detailed descriptions of the train marshaling and carriages of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, as well as the annual schedule of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, which has been released, tourists who wish to ride the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train are welcome to consult the official train manager Maizi: 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
I. Introduction to Tianshan Train:
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train adopts advanced 25G air-conditioned train car formations. The interior decoration not only reflects a modern sense but also incorporates rich Xinjiang regional cultural elements. The train is equipped with various types of carriages, including comfortable hard sleeper carriages, luxurious soft sleeper carriages, fully functional dining carriages, as well as bar carriages and multi-functional leisure carriages for entertainment and relaxation. These carriages not only meet the basic accommodation and dining needs of tourists but also add infinite fun and enjoyment to the journey.
[Design Concept]
Fulfill a dream of crossing the Tianshan Mountains and traversing 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 travel time. It is comfortable and safe, with destinations being the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, encompassing snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, ancient villages………Fulfilling your dream of traveling across northern and southern Xinjiang.
[Customized Train]
A brand new train route throughout northern and southern Xinjiang, with a new itinerary: Urumqi + Altay + Ili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kuqa + Aksu + Kashgar + Hotan. The train arrives at its destination in one stop without transfers, truly realizing a panoramic train journey across Xinjiang from east to west and north to south. The train moves with you, with no need to change berths throughout the journey. The train + coach golden route replaces coaches with trains for comfort and safety!
[Train Body]
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to tailor-make and brand new create a bar coach, entertainment coach, and dining coach for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper coaches and soft sleeper coaches, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
[Highlight Attractions]
Enjoy a comprehensive view of Kanas and Hemu; visit Tianshan Tianchi, lavender fields, and the pristine Sayram Lake; explore Nalati Grassland, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Kuqa王府 (王府 is a historical residence, but here it might refer to a tourist attraction related to Kuqa), God’s Wood Park, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert Viewpoint, Hotan Old Town, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, and other must-see attractions;
[Quality Assurance]
Departure from Urumqi, with comfortable air-conditioned tourist coach seats, enjoying more considerate service, accompanied by an excellent Chinese-speaking tour guide throughout the journey;
[Selected Hotels]
Throughout the journey, carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels on the internet, plus ordinary comfortable hotels in Jiadenyu, will provide you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment; II. Tianshan Train Itinerary Arrangement:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake -霍尔果斯 (Horgos) – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Vineyard – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 should be translated as王府, but here it might refer to a specific attraction or palace in Kuqa) – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Day 12: Desert Observatory – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: Send the group according to the return flight and train schedules III. Ticket Price Information:
The Tianshan Train Tourism Special Train offers a variety of carriage types and itinerary options to meet the needs of different tourists. Here is the specific ticket price information:
Tianshan Train (Premium Version)
Upper berth in a hard sleeper: 8,580 yuan/person
Middle berth in a hard sleeper: 8,880 yuan/person
Lower berth in a hard sleeper: 9,180 yuan/person
Upper berth in a soft sleeper: 10,880 yuan/person
Lower berth in a soft sleeper: 11,280 yuan/person
Tianshan Train (Business Version, Without Duku Highway)
Business single room: 18,980 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person
Business standard room (bunk beds with public bathroom): 15,980 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with public bathroom): 14,980 yuan/person
Upper berth in a business four-person room: 12,580 yuan/person
Lower berth in a business four-person room: 12,980 yuan/person
Tianshan Train (Business Version, Northern Section of the Duku Highway)
Business single room: 19,680 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with private bathroom): 17,680 yuan/person
Business standard room (bunk beds with public bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bed with public bathroom): 15,680 yuan/person
Upper berth in a business four-person room: 13,280 yuan/person
Lower berth in a business four-person room: 13,680 yuan/person
IV. Product Description of Tianshan Train, Xinjiang Tourism Special Train: The Tianshan Train is a tourism product that integrates a special train for tourism with tourism products. It does not sell train tickets separately. Reservation and registration must be made in combination with the Xinjiang tourism itinerary. The Tianshan Train is exclusively built by the Urumqi Railway Bureau as a special train for quality tourism in China, and it collaborates with travel agencies to create a tourism + special train product. Friends who plan to participate in and book the Tianshan Express Tourism Special Train can consult and dial the official reservation center hotline customer service of the Tianshan Train: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
V. Operating Time of the Tianshan Express Xinjiang Tourist Train: From May to October, with the first departure on May 7th or May 1st, operating once every 15 days (specific dates may be adjusted, it is recommended to consult customer service for confirmation). The official booking center’s dedicated customer service number for Tianshan Express is: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).
VI. Route of the Tianshan Express Xinjiang Tourist Train: Urumqi – Beitun – Yining – Turpan – Kuqa – Aksu – Kashgar – Urumqi, a train loop tour covering panoramic views of both northern and southern Xinjiang.
VII. Scenic Spots Along the Tianshan Express Xinjiang Tourist Train: This tourist train passes through numerous scenic spots, embodying the geographical features of Xinjiang’s ‘three mountains and two basins’. It connects multiple popular scenic areas such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grasslands, Kashgar Old Town, and others into a single route. Along the way, tourists enjoy ‘all-inclusive’ services, taking in snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi deserts, oases, grasslands, villages, and other geographical and cultural landscapes, truly realizing a worry-free journey across Xinjiang with unlimited fun.
VIII. Services Included in the Tianshan Express Xinjiang Tourist Train
The price for the Tianshan Express from Urumqi includes train tickets, all meals throughout the journey, luxury hotel accommodations, air-conditioned tourist buses, excellent tour guide services, travel agency liability insurance, scenic spot tickets, scenic area shuttle buses, Urumqi pick-up and drop-off services, etc., all-inclusive. Basically, besides the entertainment projects within scenic areas that you want to experience, there are no other expenses.
IX. Tianshan Express Booking Process and Reservation Precautions
1: Since Tianshan Express belongs to a customized tourist train, the official booking center’s dedicated customer service number is: Maizi 132 01333409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information).
2: Tianshan Express does not sell train tickets separately. They need to be booked together with tourism products. When booking tickets, ID card information is required, and a unified electronic contract from the national tourism supervision platform needs to be signed.
3: Determine the specific price according to the travel date and selected route. Prices may vary due to the peak and off-peak seasons of tourism in Xinjiang and different travel dates; select a suitable travel time and tourism product.
4: Provide your personal name and ID card number to customer service to confirm the departure date and tourism product. Prepay the train ticket deposit, sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism service supervision, and complete the registration.
As Tianshan Express belongs to a customized tourist train that operates regularly with only 2 trips per month and 12 trips per year, it is recommended to book in advance to avoid affecting your travel plans. Due to the scarcity of tickets for Tianshan Express, based on sales and booking situations in recent years, it is advisable to consult customer service in advance to understand detailed itinerary arrangements and cost conditions, in order to better plan your trip.