The ‘Tianshan’ Tourism 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 beddings for both hard and soft sleepers are made of high-quality fabrics and are changed for each passenger, creating a warm and comfortable resting space for tourists. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourism train is not an ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel that integrates tourism, cultural experiences, and leisure 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 Tourism Train annual schedule has been released. Tourists who want to ride the Tianshan Tourism 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)
I. Carriage Types and Configurations
1. High-End Compartment Carriages:
It provides a more private and high-end travel experience.
The interior facilities are luxurious, meeting the needs of high-end passengers.
2. Soft Sleeper Carriages:
It is equipped with single-person sofas, desks, independent washrooms, and wardrobes.
It places greater emphasis on passenger comfort and privacy.
The soft decorations incorporate Xinjiang’s folk characteristics, displaying the natural scenery and cultural folklore of Xinjiang through a combination of pictures and texts, such as hanging paintings and decorations.
In addition, the Tianshan Tourism Train is also equipped with various types of carriages such as bar carriages, multifunctional leisure carriages, and dining carriages, meeting the various needs of passengers during the journey. 3. Xinjiang Folk Characteristics:
The interior decorations of the carriages feature scenery from six major regions: Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar.
It deeply integrates Xinjiang’s natural scenery with 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-time accompanying services, including luggage handling, berth arrangement, and scenic spot explanations.
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 supper, satisfying 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 Tourism Train operates 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 plan is as follows:
1. Price chart for May:
May 2025: May 9, May 22
Upper berth in 4-person soft sleeper: 12,580 yuan/person Lower berth in 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, public bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
Lower Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, public bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Single Room Flat Soft Sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 23,800 yuan/person
Double Decker Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom/wardrobe/sofa): 22,800 yuan/person (20 people per carriage). 2. Price Schematic Diagram 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 Decker Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, with a desk, public bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
Lower Soft Sleeper for Two (1 room for 2 people, public bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Single Room Flat Soft Sleeper (1 room for 1 person, private washroom/desk): 24,400 yuan/person
Double Decker 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’ tourist train may cooperate with major travel agencies to launch tourism products. You can consult local travel agencies to learn about relevant information and registration methods.
2. Choose Itinerary and Date:
Itinerary Selection: The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train may offer different itinerary routes. You can choose a suitable itinerary based on your schedule 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.
Pay Fees: Pay the travel fees 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 the trip, such as purchasing insurance, packing luggage, and so on. III. Schematic Diagram of the Features of the ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train:
1. The ‘Tianshan’ high-quality tourist train is not an ordinary train; it is a mobile star-rated hotel that integrates 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 carriages, 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, passing through southern Xinjiang’s major cities such as Turpan, Korla, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, ultimately arriving in ‘Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall’—Yining, taking you to appreciate Xinjiang’s most essential natural scenery and cultural landscapes.
3. You can experience the fiery enthusiasm of Flaming Mountain in Turpan and taste the sweet fruits in Grape Valley; appreciate the millennia-old civilization of the Qiuci Ancient Kingdom in Kuqa and feel the charm of Buddhist art in Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves; experience the rich exotic charm of Kashgar Old Town and listen to moving love stories in Xiangfei Garden; admire the endless lavender fields in the Ili Valley and gallop on the grasslands of Nalati…
4. In addition to the rich arrangement of attractions, the ‘Tianshan Express’ places special emphasis on cultural experiences. The train will host colorful themed activities such as Xinjiang song and dance performances, ethnic musical instrument concerts, and specialty food 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 to feel the prosperity and glory of the ancient Silk Road, and appreciate Xinjiang’s unique natural scenery and cultural charm.
IV. [Expenses Included]
1. Transportation: Soft sleeper on the Tianshan Express + air-conditioned tourist bus at the destination;
2. Dining: 12 breakfasts and 19 lunches throughout the trip. Breakfast is provided by the hotel/train (boxed lunch), and the land/train lunch standard is 50 yuan/person. Eight dishes and one soup per table of ten people. If the number of people is less than 10, dishes will be reduced as appropriate.
3. (As it is group dining, if you do not eat, there will be no refund. Some meals are not included on the train, so please arrange your own meals);
4. Tour Guide: Guides with over 3 years of experience; 5. Insurance: Tourism liability insurance, with an additional travel accident insurance provided for each person;
6. Accommodation: Selected online 4-diamond or 4-star hotels, with Nalati/Jiadenyu being 3-diamond hotels. If there is a single male or female traveler, they will need to pay the room difference. Reference hotels
Urumqi: Daluqiao Hotel, Tuha Petroleum Building, Kongque Ducheng, Hantang or similar
Jiadenyu: Xianfeng Hotel, Qianxi Hotel, Lijing Mountain Villa, Yuyuan Mountain Villa, Agricultural Tenth Division Leisure 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, Shenzhen Airlines International Hotel or similar
7. Tickets: Include first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions during the itinerary (Tianchi + Shuttle, Kanas + Shuttle, Hemu + Shuttle, Sayram Lake + Shuttle, Nalati + Aerial, Valley Grassland Shuttle, N39 Desert Scenic Area, Mystical Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, etc.)