On the vast land of Xinjiang, a carefully crafted tourist train is slowly approaching. It is the Xinjiang "Tianshan" tourist train, a heavyweight project launched by Urumqi Railway Bureau in 2023. The Railway Bureau has invested 3 million yuan to meticulously create this high-end tourist train for tourists, committed to bringing an unprecedented comfortable experience to every traveler embarking on the journey.
1. Extremely Comfortable Carriage Facilities
"Tianshan" tourist train is equipped with hard sleeper cars, soft sleeper cars, and entertainment and leisure cars. Each carriage is uniquely decorated with a distinct decorative style, creating a distinctive travel atmosphere. The high-quality linen makes passengers feel as if they are lying on the beds of a star-rated hotel, soft and comfortable; the carpets laid in the corridors not only add a warm feeling but also effectively reduce noise, providing a quiet resting environment for passengers. These thoughtful details design starts from the moment you step into the carriage, opening up a pleasant journey for passengers.
II. Diverse Travel Options
To meet the needs of different tourists, our agency offers various travel options. Whether you want to follow the tourist train and leisurely enjoy the scenery along the way; or choose to carpool with like-minded partners to explore niche attractions; or prefer the hassle-free experience of a group tour, or hope to charter a car for a customized itinerary, you can find a suitable plan here. If you want to learn more about Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices, you can call the consultation hotline: 132 0133 3409 (copy and add as a friend for detailed consultation), and professional customer service personnel will provide you with comprehensive answers.
III. Enrollment Process for the Tianshan Tourist Train
Many tourists are concerned about how to enroll in the Tianshan tourist train. In fact, Tianshan is an all-inclusive tourism product that includes train tickets, bus fares, accommodation, tour guide services, and insurance. The enrollment process is very convenient: First, contact the Tianshan dedicated sales staff at 132 0133 3409, who can provide you with real-time information such as seat availability, tour dates, and soft sleeper options. After confirming seat availability, passengers need to submit their ID information for real-name seat reservation and then transfer the tour fee or deposit to the designated account. Upon completion of payment, an electronic contract recognized by the National Culture and Tourism Administration will be signed to protect your rights. One to three days before the departure, passengers will receive a departure notice, and the train also thoughtfully provides airport/station pick-up and drop-off services to ensure you start your Xinjiang journey smoothly without any worries.
IV. Thoughtfully Customized Service Facilities
In 2023, the Urumqi Railway Bureau specially customized bar cars, entertainment cars, and dining cars for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train, along with the original hard sleeper and soft sleeper carriages, fully meeting the various needs of passengers during the journey. In the bar car, you can enjoy a drink while admiring the scenery outside the window; the entertainment car provides you with a space for leisure and entertainment to relieve travel fatigue; the dining car offers delicacies carefully prepared to satisfy your taste buds even during the journey. With the continuous optimization of Xinjiang’s railway lines and the improvement of operating speeds, the Railway Bureau has launched this high-quality tourist train, not only to revive the vitality of tourism consumption in Xinjiang but also to enhance the travel experience of every tourist, allowing everyone to appreciate the charm of Xinjiang more deeply and comfortably.
V. A Dream Route Spanning Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The route of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train is truly exceptional, spanning both northern and southern Xinjiang, covering places such as Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Bozhou, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar. The train adopts a one-stop arrival model, with no need to transfer throughout the journey, truly realizing a panoramic trip across all of Xinjiang. By choosing the soft sleeper train, you can avoid the long 5,000-kilometer Gobi journey, allowing you to fully enjoy the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang in comfort and safety, from the vast grasslands of northern Xinjiang to the mysterious deserts of southern Xinjiang; every scenery is a must-see.
6. Rich Variety of Ticket Price Options on the ‘Tianshan’ Tourist Train
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train offers a rich variety of ticket price options to meet the needs of different passengers. Below are the unified national quotations for the ‘Tianshan’ (starting and ending in Urumqi):
Departure dates in 2023 (May 9, May 22) Upper berth in a 4-person soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’: 12,580 yuan/person; Lower berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person (above prices are for a carriage with 36 people). Double upper and lower soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’ (1 room for 2 people, with a desk and a public toilet): 18,800 yuan/person. Double lower soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’ (1 room for 2 people, with a public toilet): 20,800 yuan/person. Single flat soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’ (1 room for 1 person, with a private washroom/desk): 23,800 yuan/person (above rooms are in carriages with 24 people). Double upper and lower soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’ (1 room for 2 people, with a private toilet/wardrobe/sofa): 22,800 yuan/person (above carriages have 20 people per carriage).
Departure dates in 2025 (June 4, June 17, June 30, July 13, July 26; August 8, August 21, September 3, September 17, September 29)
Due to cost increases from July to September, the quotation has increased by 600 yuan/person compared to before. Upper berth in a 4-person soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’: 12,980 yuan/person; Lower berth in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,980 yuan/person (above prices are for a carriage with 36 people). Double upper and lower soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’ (1 room for 2 people, with a desk and a public toilet): 18,800 yuan/person. Double lower soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’ (1 room for 2 people, with a public toilet): 20,800 yuan/person. Single flat soft sleeper (1 room for 1 person, with a private washroom/desk): 23,800 yuan/person (above rooms are in carriages with 24 people). Double upper and lower soft sleeper on the ‘Tianshan’ (1 room for 2 people, with a private toilet/wardrobe/sofa): 22,800 yuan/person (above carriages have 20 people per carriage).
No matter which room type you choose, the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train will bring you an unforgettable journey to Xinjiang with its excellent service, unique route, and comfortable experience. Come join us and take the ‘Tianshan’ to explore the infinite charm of Xinjiang!