Urumqi Railway Bureau has invested 3 million yuan to adopt 25G air-conditioned train compositions, consisting of hard sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, bar carriages, multi-functional leisure carriages, and dining carriages. Some compartments are equipped with independent bathrooms, and comfortable fabrics are selected for soft and hard bedding. The one-way journey lasts for 14 days with no change of berth throughout the trip, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, connecting major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, etc., covering major attractions in northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang. The 2025 schedule for the Tianshan Tourist Train has been announced. Tourists who wish to take 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. 2025 Tianshan Train Schedule:
May 2025: May 9, May 22
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
October 2025: October 15. II. Tianshan Tourism Special Train Itinerary:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu Village – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Horgos – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati Grasslands – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 is a term for a nobleman’s residence, but here it specifically refers to a historical site 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 Observation Deck – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: Group transfer according to return flight and train schedules. III. Tianshan Train Carriage Configuration
1. Various Carriage Types:
Using 25G air-conditioned train carriages, it features hard sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, bar cars, multi-functional leisure cars, dining cars, etc. Among them, the business class carriages also have single, double, and four-person compartments, with single sofas, desks, private bathrooms, wardrobes, etc. Hot water, air conditioning, and charging are available 24 hours a day, and toilets are equipped with sit-down toilets.
2. Thematic Decorations:
Each carriage is decorated with a unique theme, showcasing the scenery of Altay, Aksu, Yili, Turpan, Hami, Kashgar, and other six major regions of Xinjiang through hanging paintings, prints, etc. This deeply integrates natural scenery with cultural folklore, allowing passengers to feel the strong ethnic flavor as soon as they board the train. 3. High-quality Linens:
High-quality fabrics are used for soft and hard bedding, with linens changed per guest. Carpets are laid in the corridors, creating a warm and comfortable travel environment.
Supporting Facilities and Services
4. Leisure and Entertainment Facilities:
The special train is equipped with a bar car, entertainment car, etc., featuring leisure areas, children’s entertainment areas, wellness and massage areas, etc., providing tourists with leisure and entertainment, wine tasting, small gatherings, and other services to enrich their journey. 5. Catering Services:
The dining car offers a wide variety of delicacies, including specialty dishes such as Xinjiang-style large plate chicken, Burjin County cold-water fish banquet, Tianchi Yaochi banquet, and Yining welcoming banquet, allowing tourists to taste authentic Xinjiang cuisine.
6. Worry-free service throughout the journey:
Adopting an "all-inclusive" service, including train tickets, bus fares, accommodation, tour guide services, insurance, etc., tourists do not need to worry about various arrangements during the trip. Airport (station) pick-up and drop-off services on the day of departure are provided, as well as excellent Chinese-speaking tour guide accompaniment throughout the journey, making tourists’ travel more convenient and comfortable. 4. Prices and corresponding cabin types of Tianshan Train:
Prestige version
Soft sleeper upper bunk: 10,880 yuan/person
Soft sleeper lower bunk: 11,280 yuan/person
Business version (without Duku)
Business single room: 18,980 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person
Business standard room (all lower bunks with shared bathroom): 15,980 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with shared bathroom): 14,980 yuan/person
Business four-person room upper bunk: 12,580 yuan/person
Business four-person room lower bunk: 12,980 yuan/person
Business version (Duku North Section)
Business single room: 19,680 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with private bathroom): 17,680 yuan/person
Business standard room (all lower bunks with shared bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with shared bathroom): 15,680 yuan/person
Business four-person room upper bunk: 13,280 yuan/person
Business four-person room lower bunk: 13,680 yuan/person 4. Ticket purchase methods for Tianshan Train:
A professional tourism service team will carefully explain the specific itinerary, ticket price details, and ticket purchase steps for you.
After selecting your itinerary and ticket type, you need to transfer the deposit to the designated account of the cooperating travel agency and sign a travel agreement to complete the ticket purchase process. Additionally, you can inquire with nearby travel agencies or tourism service organizations to see if there are other convenient ticket purchase channels. 1. Travel agency reservation process:
Step 1: Choose a travel agency with formal qualifications to make a reservation. You can call the travel agency’s consultation hotline or visit its official website platform for comprehensive and detailed inquiries and reservations. Tianshan Train official reservation phone number: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information). Step 2: Clearly state your travel plan to the travel agency, including detailed information of the travelers, the planned departure time, and the preferred cabin type.
Step 3: The travel agency will design a suitable travel itinerary according to your unique requirements and provide a detailed cost breakdown. 2. Payment steps:
Complete the corresponding payment according to the cabin class you have chosen and the final quotation provided by the travel agency. Please note that generally, a deposit is required to confirm the reservation, and the full payment must be settled at least 30 days before the train departs. 3. Reservation confirmation and travel preparation:
Confirmation process: After successful payment, you will receive an official payment receipt with the official seal from the travel agency, as well as an electronic travel contract formulated by the national tourism regulatory department, indicating that your reservation has been successfully confirmed.