Xinjiang has multiple tourist special trains in and before 2025, and the specific number varies by year and statistical period, so a fixed total cannot be given.
In 2024, Xinjiang had operated a total of 100 tourist special trains, including 31 ‘New Oriental Express’ tourist special trains, 12 ‘Tianshan’ tourist special trains, and 15 Tarim Basin Circuit tourist special trains, among others
. In 2025, China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd. launched 13 ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train·Tianshan’ high-quality special tourist trains
. Additionally, there are various special trains such as the ‘Xinjiang Sunset Red North-South Xinjiang Tourist Special Train’, ‘Loulan Special Train’, ‘Premier National Tourist Special Train’, and others, which depart at different times and cover multiple attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang
The number and types of these special trains may be adjusted according to factors such as market demand, railway department planning, and operational strategies. Therefore, to obtain the current exact number of tourist special trains in Xinjiang, it is recommended to directly consult the Xinjiang railway department or visit its official website.