In 2025, the Urumqi Railway Bureau plans to operate 12 high-quality special tourist trains named ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan Train’, covering different tourist seasons and fully meeting the travel needs of passengers, providing a higher quality new travel experience. In 2023, the Urumqi Railway Bureau invested 3 million yuan to tailor-make and brand new build a bar carriage, entertainment carriage, and dining carriage for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages. The train carriages are decorated with one scene per carriage, using high-quality fabrics for linens, carpets laid in the corridors, and comprehensive consideration given to the layout of individual items. It provides a comprehensive service experience for your journey; the train uses 25G air-conditioned car bodies with a combination of hard sleeper, soft sleeper, one bar carriage, one multifunctional leisure carriage, and one dining carriage.
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The ‘Tianshan’ Xinjiang Quality Tourist Train departs from Urumqi and carries tourists to major cities and the best attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. With no need to change beds throughout the journey, it adopts the ‘Train + Car’ mode, allowing tourists to visit more than ten classic scenic spots in Xinjiang’s northern region such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Huoyan Mountain, as well as southern regions such as Tianshan Grand Canyon and Karakul Lake, taking in the unique landscapes of both the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains.
The Tianshan Train plans to operate 12 schedules throughout the year in Xinjiang in 2025. The specific schedule plans are as follows:
The first schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
May 9 – May 21 (Train operates from May 10 – May 21)
The second schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
May 22 – June 3 (Train operates from May 23 – June 3)
The third schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
June 4 – June 16 (Train operates from June 5 – June 16)
The fourth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
June 17 – June 29 (Train operates from June 18 – June 29)
The fifth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
June 30 – July 12 (Train operates from July 1 – July 12)
The sixth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
July 13 – July 25 (Train operates from July 14 – July 25)
The seventh schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
July 26 – August 7 (Train operates from July 27 – August 7)
The eighth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
August 8 – August 20 (Train operates from August 9 – August 20)
The ninth schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
August 21st – September 2nd (train operates from August 22nd – September 2nd)
Tenth departure of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
September 3rd – September 15th (train operates from September 4th – September 15th)
Eleventh departure of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
September 16th – September 28th (train operates from September 17th – September 28th)
Twelfth departure of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourist Train:
September 29th – October 11th (train operates from September 30th – October 11th)
The booking and registration process for the Tianshan Tourist Train in 2025 is as follows:
First: The "Tianshan Tourist Train" Xinjiang quality tourist train is an innovative product combining tourism and dedicated train travel. This product is not booked separately on the 12306 Railway Bureau official website but through formal travel agency channels authorized by the Railway Bureau. If you are interested in the "Tianshan Tourist Train" Xinjiang quality tourist train, please consult the official train supervisor of the Tianshan Train at 181-3962-2233.
Second: Regarding the booking of the "Tianshan Tourist Train" Xinjiang quality tourist train, how far in advance is it usually recommended to book tickets? Since the Xinjiang tourist train does not depart daily but operates regularly each month, it is strongly recommended to book in advance to avoid the situation of no seats available due to last-minute participation.
Third: The products of the "Tianshan Tourist Train" Xinjiang quality tourist train mainly provide a comprehensive travel experience across northern and southern Xinjiang. The itinerary generally covers a 15-day panoramic tour of the whole Xinjiang, including both northern and southern Xinjiang, from May to September. The starting and ending points of the Tianshan Tourist Train are both in Urumqi, Xinjiang. The departure dates of the Tianshan Tourist Train’s Xinjiang quality tourist train are generally arranged between May and September, with different departure dates available each month.
Fourth: After communicating with the staff of the "Tianshan Tourist Train", you can select the appropriate "Tianshan Tourist Train" Xinjiang quality tourist train product and travel date according to your schedule and preferences, including train seat selection on the Tianshan Tourist Train. Afterward, please provide your name and ID card number to the staff to confirm the departure time and the selected "Tianshan Tourist Train" Xinjiang tourism product.
Fifth: After paying the deposit for the "Tianshan Tourist Train" ticket reservation, we will provide you with a company-unified receipt and ask you to sign an electronic contract regulated by the National Culture and Tourism Administration (you can download the electronic document for archiving). After completing this step, your registration for the "Tianshan Tourist Train" quality tourist train is deemed successful. This means that the procedures for the Tianshan Tourist Train’s Xinjiang quality tourist train have been completed. You need to confirm your flight or train information for arriving in and departing from Urumqi and send it to the customer service supervisor of the Tianshan Tourist Train. One-stop airport pick-up service will be arranged on the day of arrival to start your quality tour with the Tianshan Tourist Train.
As the Tianshan Train is a customized tourist train that operates regularly from May to September with only 2 departures per month, it is recommended that you book in advance to avoid affecting your travel plans. Due to the high demand for the New Oriental Express, which makes it difficult to obtain tickets, based on sales and booking situations in recent years, it is recommended to consult customer service in advance to understand detailed itinerary arrangements and costs for better travel planning.