The Tianshan Tourism Train is operated by the Urumqi Railway Bureau Group Corporation of China Railway. The train journey lasts for 14 days, passing through major tourist cities in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, and Turpan. The train is equipped with a bar carriage, entertainment carriage, dining carriage, and other facilities, providing services such as leisure and entertainment, liquor tasting, and small gatherings, to create a comfortable and convenient travel experience for tourists. Next, we will introduce in detail: The 2025 annual schedule for the Tianshan Tourism Train has been released. Tourists who wish to take the Tianshan Tourism 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. Annual schedules, ticket prices, and ticketing methods are as follows:
The Tianshan Tourism Train offers two types of products: Premium Class and Business Class (including without Duku Road and Northern Section of Duku Road). Ticket prices vary based on carriage type, bunk, and tour dates. Specific details are subject to the official information:
Premium Class:
Tour dates: May 7th, 20th; June 2nd, 15th, 28th; July 11th, 24th; August 6th, 19th; September 1st, 14th, 27th.
Hard Sleeper Upper bunk: 8,580 yuan/person, Middle bunk: 8,880 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 9,180 yuan/person.
Soft Sleeper Upper bunk: 10,880 yuan/person, Lower bunk: 11,280 yuan/person. Business Class (without Duku Road):
Tour dates: May 7th, 20th; June 2nd.
Business Single Room: 18,980 yuan/person.
Business Twin Room (1 upper & 1 lower with private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person, Bunk beds with shared bathroom: 15,980 yuan/person, 1 upper & 1 lower with shared bathroom: 14,980 yuan/person.
Business Quad: Upper bunk 12,580 yuan/person, Lower bunk 12,980 yuan/person.
Business Class (Northern Section of Duku Road):
Tour dates: June 15th, 28th; July 11th, 24th; August 6th, 19th; September 1st, 14th, 27th.
Business single room: 19,680 yuan/person.
Business standard room (1 upper and 1 lower with private bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person, shared bathroom: 16,680 yuan/person, 1 upper and 1 lower with shared bathroom: 15,680 yuan/person.
Business quadruple room: Upper bunk 13,280 yuan/person, lower bunk 13,680 yuan/person. Two, ticket purchase method
Travel agency staff will provide you with detailed itinerary arrangements, ticket price information, and ticket purchase process.
After determining the itinerary and ticket type, you need to transfer the deposit to the designated account of the travel agency and sign the travel contract to complete the ticket purchase process. At the same time, you can also consult local travel agencies or tourism organizations to find out if there are other convenient ticket purchase channels. 1. Travel agency reservation process:
First step: Choose an officially certified travel agency for reservation. You can either call the customer service hotline of the travel agency or log in to its official online platform for detailed consultation and reservation. Tianshan Express official reservation phone number: 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Second step: Clearly explain your travel needs to the travel agency, including the specific information of passengers, the desired departure date, and the preferred cabin type.
Third step: The travel agency will tailor a suitable travel itinerary according to your personalized needs and provide detailed quotation details.
2. Payment steps:
Complete the corresponding payment according to your cabin class and the final price provided by the travel agency. Please note that, in general, you need to prepay a deposit to confirm the reservation, and the full amount must be settled at least 30 days before departure.
3. Reservation confirmation and travel preparation:
Confirmation process: After successful payment, you will receive an officially issued receipt stamped with the company seal from the travel agency, as well as an electronic travel contract issued by the national tourism administration, which marks the official effectiveness of your reservation. Three, Tianshan Express tour schedule:
First day: Departure location – Urumqi (airport pickup and hotel check-in)
Second day: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun
Third day: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu
Fourth day: Jiadenyu – Hemo – Beitun – Jinghe
Fifth day: Jinghe – Sayram Lake -霍尔果斯 – Yining
Sixth day: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Seventh day: Turpan (Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Kanerjing) – Kuqa
Eighth day: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Wangfu – Aksu
Ninth day: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Tenth day: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Eleventh day: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Twelfth day: Desert Viewpoint – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Thirteenth day: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Fourteenth day: Group transfer according to return flight/train schedule. Four, Tianshan Express costs include:
1. Transportation: Urumqi/Beitun/Yining/Turpan/Kuqa/Aksu/Kashgar/Hotan/Urumqi air-conditioned sleeper train, ground bus, guaranteed 1 person 1 regular seat;
2. Meals: The hotel provides 11 breakfasts throughout the journey, including 17 formal meals (8 dishes and 1 soup per table for group meals, 10 people per table). Complimentary breakfasts are non-refundable if not consumed; all complimentary specialty meals are also non-refundable if not consumed.
3. Tour guide service: Mandarin-speaking tour guides with licenses;
4. Accommodation: Selected 4-diamond hotels or 4-star+ Jiadenyu ordinary hotel standard rooms. If there is a single male or female guest, they will need to pay the room difference;
5. Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance;
6. Tickets: Includes first-entry tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots 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, Kucha王府 ticket,布伦口 White Sand Lake ticket, Karakul Lake ticket, Id Kah Mosque ticket, Karez Well ticket, Flaming Mountain ticket). Expenses not included in the Tianshan tourist special train fee:
1. Transportation costs to and from Urumqi for each city;
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, pay-TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol in the hotel; expenses resulting from contaminated or damaged facilities; V. Main features of the Tianshan tourist special train:
1. Itinerary arrangement and scenic spot coverage
Optimized route: The route of the Tianshan tourist special train has been carefully optimized to cover many famous scenic spots in Xinjiang, such as Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Flaming Mountain, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Karakul Lake, and Dushanzi Grand Canyon. Tourists can depart from Urumqi and arrive at multiple tourist destinations in one stop, with no need to change carriages throughout the journey, making it convenient and efficient.
In-depth exploration: The special train stops at some scenic spots for sufficient time, allowing tourists to have the opportunity to deeply understand the local customs and history and culture, visit ancient castles and temples, and experience the lifestyle and hospitality of local residents. 2. Carriage configuration and facilities
Diverse carriage types: The Tianshan tourist special train has multiple carriage types, including high-class sleeper carriages, soft sleeper carriages, and hard sleeper carriages, to meet the needs of different tourists.
Complete facilities: The carriages are equipped with air conditioning, toilets, and free Wi-Fi to ensure that passengers can enjoy convenience and comfort during the journey. Additionally, there are bar carriages, entertainment carriages, and multifunctional leisure carriages, providing services such as leisure and entertainment, wine tasting, and small gatherings.
Beautifully decorated: The interior soft decorations of the carriages have unique Xinjiang folk characteristics, highlighting the theme of ‘one carriage, one scenery’. Selecting scenes from six major regions—Altay, Aksu, Ili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar—the natural scenery and cultural folklore of Xinjiang are deeply integrated through picture-rich hanging paintings and decorations. 3. Service experience
Professional tour guides: The special train provides professional tour guide services, explaining the scenic spots and history along the way to tourists, enhancing the fun of the trip and allowing tourists to better experience the rich ethnic culture of Xinjiang.
Authentic cuisine: The dining car offers authentic Xinjiang cuisine, such as grilled mutton kebabs, hand-grabbed rice, and large plate chicken, allowing tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery while also tasting the delicious local flavors.
Emergency support: Taking into account the long travel time and significant temperature differences, the railway department has prepared emergency medications for tourists to ensure a safe journey.