The Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train, based on advanced 25G air-conditioned train bodies, offers a variety of carriage configurations, dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized, and convenient travel services for passengers. These carriages not only cover basic functions such as accommodation and dining but also strive for excellence in detail design, aiming to bring ultimate comfort to tourists. The interior decoration cleverly combines modern design style with Xinjiang’s unique regional culture. Each carriage is themed with the scenery of the six major regions of Altay, Aksu, Yili, Turpan, Hami, and Kashgar. Through exquisite murals, prints, and other artistic forms, the natural scenery and cultural charm of Xinjiang are vividly presented to passengers, creating an immersive travel atmosphere. The 2025 schedule for the operation of the Tianshan Tourist Train has been released. Tourists who want to ride the Tianshan Tourist 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. Features of the Tianshan Tourist Train:
1. [Design Concept]
Xinjiang boasts magnificent scenery, including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, basins, valleys, and other natural landscapes. The special train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, saving you over 5,000 kilometers of Gobi travel time, comfortable and safe. The destinations are all the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, encompassing snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi, oases, grasslands, and ancient villages, fulfilling your dream of traveling through the ancient Silk Road of the Western Regions and across both northern and southern Xinjiang. 2. [Customized Special Train]
A train loop tour covering the panoramic views of both northern and southern Xinjiang, a brand new route: Urumqi – Beitun – Yili – Bozhou – Kucha – Kashgar – Turpan. The train arrives at the destination in one stop, the train moves with the passengers, no transfers or changes of berths, a golden combination of train and car, comfortable and safe! 3. [Special Train Body]
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train offers premium soft sleeper singles with private washrooms, premium soft sleeper doubles with private bathrooms, premium soft sleeper flat doubles, and premium soft sleeper upper and lower doubles, as well as soft sleeper quadruples; the entire train is equipped with dining cars, multi-functional cars, bar cars, and entertainment and leisure facilities such as sofas, coffee tables, chess and card tables, massage chairs, KTV singing areas, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey! 4. [Highlight Attractions]
Covering all the essential attractions, enjoy Tianshan Heavenly Lake, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, encounter the Nalati Grassland, meet the Pure Sea of the Western Regions – Sayram Lake, visit the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, explore Karakul Lake, N39 Desert, taste Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Garden, Id Kah Mosque, experience Karez Wells, Flaming Mountain, and more! 5. [Silver Hair Preferred]
Group formation in Urumqi, ground air-conditioned tourist bus for a more comfortable trip, dishes with less oil and salt for easy digestion, personalized arrangements based on the overall taste of the entire group, attentive staff to take care of the itinerary, hotels with elevators for easier access, relaxed itinerary arrangements, ample time for visiting attractions, more suitable for middle-aged and elderly people to travel. 6. [Selected Hotels]
Throughout the journey, we have carefully selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels online, as well as comfortable twin rooms in Jiadenyu and Nalati Town, to provide you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment. II. Itinerary of the Tianshan Tourist Train:
Day 1: Across the country – Urumqi (airport pick-up and hotel check-in) (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tian Chi Lake of Mount Tian – Beitun (Overnight on the Tianshan Train)
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadenyu (Overnight in Jiadenyu)
Day 4: Jiadenyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun – Yining (Overnight on the Tianshan Train)
Day 5: Yining – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Yining (Overnight in Yining)
Day 6: Yining – Nalati Grassland (River Valley Grassland) – Nalati Town (Overnight in Nalati Town)
Day 7: Nalati Town – Northern Section of the Duku Highway – Kuqa (Overnight on the Tianshan Train)
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kashgar (Overnight on the Tianshan Train)
Day 9: Kashgar – N39 Desert Tourist Area – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Baisha Lake – Kashgar (Overnight in Kashgar City)
Day 11: Kashgar Old City – Craftsman Street – Century-old Tea House – Id Kah Mosque – Turpan (Overnight on the Tianshan Train)
Day 12: Turpan – Kanerjing – Flaming Mountain – Urumqi (Overnight in Urumqi)
Day 13: Transfer to the airport or train station according to return flight or train schedules (none) 3. Tianshan Train Schedule and Price List:
The Tianshan tourist train operates based on the principle of departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, with a total journey time of 13 days, covering the peak tourist season from May to October. The specific schedule is as follows:
1. Price diagram for May:
May 2025: May 9th, May 22nd
Upper bunk in a 4-person soft sleeper: 12,580 yuan/person Lower bunk in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,580 yuan/person
Child (3-13 years old): 2,980 yuan/person Land accommodation surcharge: 2,000 yuan/person
Business carriage:
Double decker soft sleeper (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 18,400 yuan/person
Lower bunk in a double soft sleeper (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 20,400 yuan/person
Double decker soft sleeper (1 room for 2 people, private bathroom): 22,400 yuan/person
Single room flat soft sleeper (1 room for 1 person): 23,400 yuan/person
Child (3-13 years old): 2,980 yuan/person Land accommodation surcharge: 2,000 yuan/person 2. Price diagram for June:
June 2025: June 4th, June 17th, June 30th
Upper bunk in a 4-person soft sleeper: 12,980 yuan/person Lower bunk in a 4-person soft sleeper: 13,980 yuan/person
Children (3-13 years old): 3,580 yuan/person. Land room difference: 2,000 yuan/person
Business carriage:
Double decker soft sleeper (1 room for 2 people, shared bathroom): 18,800 yuan/person
Double lower soft sleeper (2 people per room, public bathroom): 20,800 yuan/person
Double deck soft sleeper (2 people per room, private bathroom): 22,800 yuan/person
Single room flat soft sleeper (1 person per room): 23,800 yuan/person
Children (3-13 years old): 3,580 yuan/person. Land room difference: 2,000 yuan/person. 3. Price illustration for July to September 2025: July 13, July 26
August 2025: August 8, August 21
September 2025: September 3, September 16, September 29
4-person soft sleeper upper bunk: 13,580 yuan/person. 4-person soft sleeper lower bunk: 14,580 yuan/person
Children (3-13 years old): 3,580 yuan/person. Land room difference: 2,000 yuan/person
Business carriage:
Double deck soft sleeper (2 people per room, public bathroom): 19,400 yuan/person
Double lower soft sleeper (2 people per room, public bathroom): 21,400 yuan/person
Double deck soft sleeper (2 people per room, private bathroom): 23,400 yuan/person
Single room flat soft sleeper (1 person per room): 24,400 yuan/person
Children (3-13 years old): 3,580 yuan/person. Land room difference: 2,000 yuan/person. IV. The reservation process for the Tianshan Tourist Train is as follows:
1. Choose a travel date and route: The Tianshan Tourist Train operates mainly from May to September, offering a 13-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. You can choose a suitable travel date and route based on your personal schedule and interests.
2. Choose a compartment type: The compartments on the Tianshan Tourist Train are divided into ordinary soft sleeper carriages and business class soft sleeper carriages. The prices and configurations of different compartment types vary, and you can choose according to your own needs and budget. 3. Contact customer service and provide information: By calling the official booking center of the Tianshan Tourist Train or adding customer service, inform them of your chosen travel date, route, and compartment type, and provide the names and ID numbers of the travelers, to confirm the departure time and specific travel product.
4. Prepay the train ticket deposit: According to the type of compartment you choose, pay the corresponding advance deposit. For example, the deposit for an ordinary soft sleeper compartment is generally 5,000 yuan/person, and for a business class soft sleeper compartment, it is 10,000 yuan/person. After payment, you will receive a deposit receipt. The final payment needs to be paid 30 days before the trip begins, and you will receive a final payment receipt. 5. Sign an electronic contract: After confirming the itinerary and price, sign the electronic contract supervised by the National Culture and Tourism Administration, and download the electronic document for archiving to complete the reservation process.
6. Arrange transportation to arrive: After completing the reservation, you need to arrange your own transportation to Urumqi and inform the customer service of your flight or train number, so that they can arrange an all-weather pick-up service for you.