[Tianshan] 14-Day Tour of the Tianshan Mountains North and South Tourist Special Train (Standard Version)
Product Highlights:
[Recommendation Reason] The special train operates in both directions, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, shortening the Gobi Desert journey by more than 5,000 kilometers. The destinations are all representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang.
The Xinjiang Tourist Train Center provides you with quality services. Welcome to inquire by phone: 1809 5969599; Inquiry: xjwf10086 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation, and request detailed route information)
Including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi deserts, oases, grasslands, ancient villages… It fulfills your dream of traveling throughout northern and southern Xinjiang:
[Customized Special Train] Xinjiang’s brand-new panoramic train loop tour that runs through both northern and southern Xinjiang, with exclusive berths. The train moves with you, and you don’t need to carry large luggage;
[Special Train Body] In 2024, the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested 3 million yuan to tailor-make and brand-new create a bar carriage, entertainment carriage, and dining carriage for the "Tianshan" tourist special train. The special train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages, providing you with a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
[Highlight Attractions] Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Koktokay, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Lavender Manor, Kaner Well, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, Desert Gate, Sleeping Hu Yang, 359th Brigade Memorial Hall, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Karakul Lake, and other highlight attractions. Enjoy the unique landscapes of North and South Xinjiang in one trip:
2025 Tianshan Train scenic route around North and South Xinjiang
Day 1 Departure – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) At own expense Urumqi
Day 2 Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – Beitun Breakfast and Dinner Train sleeper
Day 3 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Jiadenyu
Day 4 Jiadenyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Train sleeper
Day 5 Jinghe – Sayram Lake -霍尔果斯- Yining Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Yining
Day 6 Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan Breakfast and Lunch Train sleeper
Day 7 Turpan (Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well) – Kuqa Dinner and Lunch Train sleeper
Day 8 Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa Mansion – Aksu Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Aksu
Day 9 Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar Breakfast and Lunch Train sleeper
Day 10 Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Breakfast and Lunch Kashgar
Day 11 Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hetian Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Train sleeper
Day 12 Desert Viewpoint – Hetian Old Town – Hetian – Urumqi Breakfast and Lunch Train sleeper
Day 13 Arrive in Urumqi in the evening, check into hotel At own expense Urumqi
Day 14 Transfer according to return flight or train schedule Breakfast Return home with warmth
Silk Road Tianshan Train
The “Silk Road Tianshan” customized tourist train is a high-end tourism product operated by our company in Xinjiang. The train formation consists of two types of carriages with a capacity of 10 or 28 passengers per carriage. Each train can accommodate between 50-160 passengers. The carriages are equipped with small conference rooms, dining rooms, public or private restrooms, and showers. They can be customized according to customer needs, with free choice of carriage type, formation, and tourist route. They are multifunctional tourist trains integrating tourism, business negotiations, and mobile conferences. They are excellent choices for group tours, company annual meetings, and class reunions.
The New Oriental Express · Silk Road Tianshan Train is sometimes composed of a mixed formation of 3 “New Oriental Express” Blue Diamond carriages, 2 dedicated “Silk Road Tianshan” carriages, and 3 double-deck hard sleeper carriages. Among them, the “New Oriental Express” Blue Diamond carriages are equipped with extra-wide beds, Western-style restrooms, and public showers at both ends of the carriages. The dedicated “Silk Road Tianshan” carriages are 10-person carriages with small conference rooms. They are equipped with dining rooms, public or private showers, and restrooms. They are multifunctional tourist carriages integrating tourism, business negotiations, and mobile conferences. They are also excellent choices for group tours, company annual meetings, and class reunions. The double-deck hard sleeper carriages provide passengers with comfortable, clean, and affordable travel conditions.
In addition to basic accommodation facilities, this tourist train is also equipped with one dining car and one bar car. The dining car provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner according to the itinerary. The bar car, besides serving beverages, is also equipped with high-definition TVs, pianos, and karaoke audio equipment. Activities such as watching movies, karaoke, and holding tea parties can be carried out.
Special services of the high-end luxury special train:
* The itinerary is a high-end personalized customized product, fully meeting customer needs. The train operates mostly at night and stops during the day for sightseeing, ensuring safety, reliability, and comfort.
* Full VIP reception, with dedicated trains; wherever the train goes, it stops and waits locally.
* The soft sleeper compartment occupied by each person on the special train remains unchanged throughout the journey, equipped with private or public showers and toilets.
* VIP treatment throughout the journey, with large luggage handled for free (except at the airport)
* Full-course Chinese meals are served; the dining car has a table for four people, with eight dishes and one soup per table for main meals, and one bottle of mineral water per person is given as a gift when boarding at each station.
* Each carriage is assigned a dedicated attendant who tidies up regularly every day to maintain neatness and beauty. The rooms are supplied with mineral water, hot tea, and fruit. Laundry services are also provided at a fee.
* The bar car is equipped with coffee seats, TVs, audio equipment, karaoke, and pianos, providing beverages and mahjong tables.
The dining cars and comfortable bar cars配套 with the New Oriental Express allow guests to enjoy comfort similar to being at home and various entertaining services. Train travel can also be so comfortable – either having a drink on the dining car, resting in the compartment, or even playing the piano, watching movies, enjoying afternoon tea, singing karaoke, or participating in art and culture lectures in the bar car.
The interior decoration of the new train carriages is mainly in dark wood material, with a calm and unified style, which has received praise from domestic and foreign customers. It is recommended that the soft decoration of the New Oriental Express continue with a soft and simple style, with high-quality pure white bedding as the mainstay, continuing to maintain the simple and elegant style of high-end luxury trains.
The entire train has highlights in its design:
1) It is currently the largest compartment with a shower in China; the shower rooms throughout the train are separated into wet and dry areas, and the material and design of the partitions are advanced.
2) The original 1064mm vehicle windows are changed to 25T type 1528mm large viewing windows for corridors and rooms; 3) Each room is equipped with an air volume adjustment switch;
4) The upper berth with damping device can be folded up and close to the wall; this is currently advanced in China. 5) Each bedside in the compartment is equipped with a 5-pin socket for computer and mobile phone charging with USB interface (AC200V/300W, 2 sets in total); a set of 5-pin sockets (AC200V/1500W) is set at the multi-functional table, and a 5-pin socket with splash-proof face box (AC200V/1500W) is set in the bathroom;
6) Vacuum waste collection devices in the restrooms;
7) Exclusive ceramic toilets for the entire train 8) The train has undergone special formaldehyde removal procedures, meeting and exceeding international standards.
Booking and registration process for the Xinjiang Tourism Train:
First: The Xinjiang Tourism Train is a tourism + dedicated train product that is not sold externally on the 12306 Railway Bureau’s official website but is sold through designated official travel agency channels authorized by the Railway Bureau.
Second: How far in advance should I book the Xinjiang Tourism Train? The Xinjiang Tourism Train generally releases its specific departure schedule, itinerary, and fees from January to March each year, and bookings can be made that month. Since the Xinjiang Tourism Train does not depart every day but operates on a regular monthly schedule, bookings must be made in advance. If you plan to participate in the Tourism Train at the last minute, there may not be any seats available.
Third: The Xinjiang Tourism Train products mainly cover the panoramic views of southern and northern Xinjiang (around 13 days), southern Xinjiang only (around 10 days), or northern Xinjiang only (around 8 days), with both the starting and ending points at Urumqi Station. The departure dates are generally from May to November, with different departure dates, schedules, and products each month.
Fourth: You can choose a suitable tour date by understanding the Xinjiang Tourism Train’s national or tourist trains and New Oriental Express tourism products through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
Fifth: After selecting the travel date and product, you can confirm the booking and registration; first, provide ID information (name + ID number), and second, pay the deposit for the New Oriental Express train tickets, with the balance to be paid approximately 30 days before departure.
Sixth: After booking the Xinjiang Tourism Train, an electronic travel contract will be signed. According to the departure time, arrive in Urumqi, and our company provides 24/7 pick-up services. After arriving in Urumqi, we will embark on the Xinjiang Train tour.
Seventh: Booking and inquiry phone number for the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center: (← Click to copy) (Add as a friend for free consultation) to obtain information on new tourism train schedules and itineraries.
What are the specific advantages of the Xinjiang Tourism Train, and is it suitable for middle-aged and elderly participants?
First: Safety Assurance of the Grand Beauty Xinjiang Tourism Train. The Grand Beauty Xinjiang Tourism Train offers stable berths, reduces transfers during the trip, and allows tourists to place their luggage on the train without needing to move it back and forth! Additionally, professional staff with years of practical service experience, healthcare personnel, and other service teams accompany the entire journey.
Second, the Grand Beauty Xinjiang Tourism Train is worry-free and convenient. The Xinjiang Tourism Train starts and ends in Urumqi, with a tour guide accompanying the group from Urumqi. The entire journey provides attentive service, and there is no need to worry about boarding and alighting at stations. The train is exclusively for tourists, and everyone, whether on the train or visiting attractions, is in a joyful atmosphere. Especially for middle-aged and elderly travelers, their children will also feel more at ease.
The Xinjiang Tourism Train Center provides you with quality services. Welcome to inquire by phone: 180 95969599; Consultation: xjwf10086 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)