2025 booking process for the ‘Tianshan’ Xinjiang tourist train
’Tianshan’ tourist train: A mobile scroll painting of Xinjiang’s customs
Reservation inquiry: 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
Crafted with great care by the China Railway Urumqi Group, the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train is designed with the core concept of ‘travel at ease, with scenery always in view’. It cleverly connects well-known tourist destinations in Xinjiang such as Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, and Kashgar, presenting passengers with a 14-day feast of Xinjiang’s customs and scenery.
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested RMB 3 million to meticulously plan and launch this high-end tourist train. Building on traditional hard and soft sleeper carriages, "Tianshan" innovatively incorporates entertainment and leisure carriages. Each carriage adopts the design concept of "one scene, one world," selecting high-end fabrics and exquisite carpets, showcasing exceptional service quality in every detail. What’s more, the train also specially adds a lounge carriage, a multifunctional entertainment carriage, and a dining car, creating an ultimate comfortable travel experience in all aspects.
With the continuous upgrading and speeding up of the Xinjiang railway network, Urumqi Railway Bureau has keenly captured changes in tourist demand and timely launched this high-quality tourist train, aiming to inject strong momentum into the recovery of Xinjiang’s tourism industry and further enhance the travel quality for tourists. The Railway Bureau is fully meeting the growing diversified travel needs of tourists by continuously enriching the product line of tourist trains.
I. Overview of Booking Methods
"Tianshan" tourist train provides diversified booking methods to ensure that every traveler can enjoy convenient and efficient booking services. Travel Agency Booking: Book through officially certified travel agencies by calling the booking hotline at 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend for detailed routes). Clearly communicate your travel needs to the travel agency, including passenger information, departure date, and carriage type. The travel agency will customize the itinerary based on your needs and provide a detailed quotation. Fee Payment: Complete the fee payment according to the carriage class and the travel agency’s quotation. Generally, a deposit is required in advance, with the full amount settled at least 30 days before departure. Booking Confirmation and Travel Preparation: Upon successful payment, you will receive an official receipt and an electronic travel contract from the travel agency, marking the effectiveness of your booking. Prepare for your trip based on the booking information, including arriving at the station in advance and carrying identification documents.
II. Fare Information
"Tianshan" tourist train offers various carriage types and itinerary options to meet the needs of different tourists. Tianshan (Premium Version): Upper hard sleeper: RMB 8,580/person Middle hard sleeper: RMB 8,880/person Lower hard sleeper: RMB 9,180/person Upper soft sleeper: RMB 10,880/person Lower soft sleeper: RMB 11,280/person Tianshan (Business Version, without Duku Road): Business single room: RMB 18,980/person Business twin room (1 upper & 1 lower with private bathroom): RMB 16,980/person Business twin room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): RMB 15,980/person Business twin room (1 upper & 1 lower with shared bathroom): RMB 14,980/person Upper bunk in business quad room: RMB 12,580/person Lower bunk in business quad room: RMB 12,980/person Tianshan (Business Version, Northern Section of Duku Road): Business single room: RMB 19,680/person Business twin room (1 upper & 1 lower with private bathroom): RMB 17,680/person Business twin room (bunk beds with shared bathroom): RMB 16,680/person Business twin room (1 upper & 1 lower with shared bathroom): RMB 15,680/person Upper bunk in business quad room: RMB 13,280/person Lower bunk in business quad room: RMB 13,680/person
III. Itinerary Arrangements
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train offers a rich and varied itinerary covering various well-known attractions in Xinjiang. Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (airport pick-up and hotel check-in) Day 2: Urumqi – Tian Chi in Mount Tianshan – Beitun Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Khorgos – Yining Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan Day 7: Turpan (Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well) – Kuqa Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (Kuqa Mansion) – Aksu Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan Day 12: Desert Viewing Platform – Hotan Group City – Hotan – Urumqi Day 13: Check-in to hotel upon arrival in Urumqi in the evening Day 14: Send off the group according to return flight and train schedules
IV. Included and Not Included in Fees Included Fees: Full-journey train sleeper, ground bus, and seating. Full-journey hotel breakfast and group meals. Excellent licensed Mandarin-speaking tour guide service. Selected hotel accommodations. Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance. First-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions in the itinerary. Not Included Fees: Round-trip transportation costs to and from Urumqi. Personal expenses and facility damage fees within the hotel.
V. Departure Dates and Reservation Channels
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train offers 12 departure dates throughout the year, with departures every month from May to September. The reservation process includes clarifying travel needs, selecting a tour package, completing payment, and confirming the reservation. Upon successful payment, you will receive an official receipt and electronic contract, marking the effectiveness of the reservation. Passengers need to prepare for the trip based on the reservation information to ensure a smooth journey.
Through the above introduction, we believe you have a comprehensive understanding of the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train. Hurry up and make a reservation to embark on an unforgettable journey to Xinjiang!
Reservation inquiry: 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)