In the northwest border of China, there lies a mysterious and magnificent land centered around the majestic Tianshan Mountains, which has nurtured countless enchanting natural wonders and cultural treasures that inspire yearning. To enable 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 Muztagh Ata Mountain, every location is a masterpiece created by nature. The train weaves through towering mountains, with snow-capped peaks, vast grasslands, and dense forests alternating outside the window, offering breathtaking scenery that changes with the seasons.
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 on the train marshalling and the interior of the carriages, the annual schedule for 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 Itinerary Arrangement:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (Pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake -霍尔果斯 – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Vineyard – Flaming Mountain – Karez Well) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Wangfu – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Day 12: Desert observation deck – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: Group transfer based on return flight and train schedules. Tianshan Express Tourism Train price:
Prestige Edition product price:
Soft sleeper upper bunk: 10,880 yuan/person, lower bunk: 11,280 yuan/person
Tianshan Express Tourism Train Business Edition (without Duku) product price:
(Tour dates: May 7, 20; June 2)
Business single room: 18,980 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person, (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 15,980 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with shared bathroom): 14,980 yuan/person
Business quadruple room: Upper bunk 12,580 yuan/person, lower bunk 12,980 yuan/person
Tianshan Express Tourism Train Business Edition (Duku North Section) product price:
(Tour dates: June 15, 28; July 11, 24; August 6, 19; September 1, 14, 27)
Business single room: 19,680 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with private bathroom): 17,680 yuan/person, (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with shared bathroom): 15,680 yuan/person
Business quadruple room: Upper bunk 13,280 yuan/person, lower bunk 13,680 yuan/person. Tianshan Express fees included:
1. Transportation: Urumqi/Beitun/Yining/Turpan/Kuqa/Aksu/Kashgar/Hotan/Urumqi air-conditioned sleeper train, ground coach bus, ensuring one seat per person;
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: Carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star+ standard rooms in Jiadenyu ordinary hotels based on online reviews. 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: Including first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions on the itinerary (Tianchi Lake ticket + shuttle bus, Kanas ticket + shuttle bus, Hemu ticket + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake ticket + shuttle bus, Nalati ticket + valley grassland shuttle bus, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon ticket, Kuqa Wangfu ticket, Bulunkou White Sand Lake ticket, Karakul Lake ticket, Id Kah Mosque ticket, Karez Well ticket, Flaming Mountain ticket)
(Please understand that there are no refunds for complimentary items if not participated in).
Expenses not included in the ‘Tianshan’ train package:
1. Transportation costs to and from Urumqi in various cities;
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, pay-TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol within the hotel; expenses incurred from contaminated or damaged facilities;
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 detailed route information)
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train adopts advanced 25G air-conditioned carriage formations. The interior decoration reflects both modernity and a rich incorporation of Xinjiang’s regional cultural elements. The train is equipped with various types of carriages, including comfortable hard sleeper carriages, luxurious soft sleeper carriages, fully functional dining cars, as well as bar cars and multi-functional leisure cars for recreation and entertainment. 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 spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, making travel simple and happy. The train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, sparing you 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, and more… Fulfilling your dream of spanning northern and southern Xinjiang.
[Customized Train]
A brand new train route that spans the panoramic view of northern and southern Xinjiang. Brand new route: Urumqi + Altay + Ili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kuqa + Aksu + Kashgar + Hotan. The train arrives at its destination in one stop without any transfers, truly realizing a panoramic train journey across all of Xinjiang. The train moves with you, without changing berths throughout the journey. A golden route combining train and bus travel, replacing buses with trains for comfort and safety!
[Train Carriages]
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to customize and brand new create bar cars, entertainment cars, and dining cars for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages, providing you with a comprehensive service experience throughout your journey;
[Highlight Attractions]
Experience Kanas and Hemu in one go; visit Mount Tianshan and Tian Chi, encounter lavender fields, meet the pristine Jinghai Lake – Sayram Lake; explore the Nalati Grasslands, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, the Kuqa王府 (王府 refers to a noble’s mansion, but here it’s likely a tourist attraction), the Divine Tree Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert Viewpoint, Hotan Old Town, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, and other must-see attractions all in one trip; [Quality Assurance]
Group departure from Urumqi, with air-conditioned tourist buses featuring comfortable seating, enjoying more considerate service, and accompanied by excellent Chinese-speaking tour guides throughout the journey;
[Selected Hotels]
Throughout the journey, we have carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels, as well as ordinary comfortable hotels in Jiadenyu, to provide you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment;