In the northwestern border of China, there lies a mysterious and magnificent land centered around the majestic Tianshan Mountains, which has nurtured countless desirable natural wonders and cultural treasures. In order to allow every travel enthusiast to deeply experience the extraordinary charm of this land, a tourism train named the "Tianshan Tourism Train" came into being. The journey of the "Tianshan Tourism Train" begins in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang. From Kanas Lake in northern Xinjiang to the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang, from the mysterious Tianshan Grand Canyon to the spectacular Muztagh Ata, every place is a masterpiece created by nature. The train shuttles through towering mountains, with snow-capped peaks, vast grasslands, and dense forests outside the window, showcasing a breathtaking array of seasonal scenery.
Regarding how to book tickets and register for the Tianshan Tourism Train, which city is the destination and starting point of the Tianshan Tourism Train, how much are the ticket prices for the Tianshan Tourism Train, detailed explanations of the train marshaling and the inside of the carriages, the annual schedule for the operation of the Tianshan Tourism Train has been released. Tourists who want to take the Tianshan Tourism Train are welcome to consult the official train manager: Maizi 132- 0133 -3409 (copy and add as a friend for free consultation and to request detailed route information)
Itinerary for the Tianshan Express:
Day 1: Departure location – Urumqi (airport pickup and hotel check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Heavenly Lake – 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 Vineyard – Flaming Mountain – Kaner Well) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 is a specific place name and remains untranslated) – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old Town – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Day 12: Desert Viewpoint – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: After arriving in Urumqi in the evening, check into the hotel
Day 14: Group transfer according to return flight or train schedules. Price for the Tianshan Express Tourist Train:
Prices for the Premium Version:
Soft sleeper upper bunk: 10,880 yuan/person, lower bunk: 11,280 yuan/person
Prices for the Business Class of the Tianshan Express Tourist Train (without Duku Section):
(Tour dates: May 7, 20; June 2)
Business Single Room: 18,980 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with private bathroom): 16,980 yuan/person, (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 15,980 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with shared bathroom): 14,980 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 12,580 yuan/person, lower bunk 12,980 yuan/person
Prices for the Business Class of the Tianshan Express Tourist Train (Duku North Section):
(Tour dates: June 15, 28; July 11, 24; August 6, 19; September 1, 14, 27)
Business Single Room: 19,680 yuan/person
Business Standard Room (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with private bathroom): 17,680 yuan/person, (bunk beds with shared bathroom): 16,680 yuan/person, (1 upper and 1 lower bunk with shared bathroom): 15,680 yuan/person
Business Quadruple Room: Upper bunk 13,280 yuan/person, lower bunk 13,680 yuan/person. Costs included for the Tianshan Express:
1. Transportation: Air-conditioned sleeper trains between Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, Hotan, and Urumqi; ground buses with guaranteed one seat per person;
2. Meals: 11 complimentary breakfasts throughout the journey, including 17 formal meals (8 dishes and 1 soup per table for 10 people). Complimentary breakfasts are non-refundable if not consumed; all complimentary specialty meals are also non-refundable if not consumed.
3. Tour guide service: Excellent Mandarin-speaking licensed tour guides;
4. Accommodation: Selected 4-diamond hotels or 4-star+ standard rooms at Jiadengyu ordinary hotels based on online reviews. If there is a single male or female traveler, they need to pay the room difference;
5. Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance;
6. Tickets: Including the first-entry tickets and shuttle buses for attractions on the itinerary (Tianchi tickets + shuttle bus, Kanas tickets + shuttle bus, Hemu tickets + shuttle bus, Sayram Lake tickets + shuttle bus, Nalati tickets + valley grassland shuttle bus, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan tickets, Kuqa王府 tickets,布伦口 White Sand Lake tickets, Karakul Lake tickets, Id Kah Mosque, Karez Well System tickets, Flaming Mountain tickets)
(No refunds for unused complimentary items, please understand);
Expenses not included in the ‘Tianshan’ fee:
1. Transportation costs to and from Urumqi from various cities;
2. Personal expenses such as laundry, haircuts, phone calls, pay-TV, beverages, tobacco, and alcohol in the hotel, as well as costs arising from contaminated or damaged facilities;
The ‘Tianshan’ tourist train adopts advanced 25G air-conditioned carriage formations. The interior decoration reflects both modernity and a rich integration of Xinjiang’s regional cultural elements. The train is equipped with various carriage types, including comfortable hard sleeper carriages, luxurious soft sleeper carriages, fully functional dining carriages, as well as bar carriages and multi-functional leisure carriages for entertainment and relaxation. These carriages not only meet the basic accommodation and dining needs of tourists but also add infinite fun and enjoyment to the journey. [Design Concept]
Fulfill a dream of traveling across Tianshan Mountain and throughout southern and northern Xinjiang, making travel simple and happy. The train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, saving you from over 5,000 kilometers of Gobi Desert travel time. Comfortable and safe, the destinations are all the most representative core scenic spots in Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, plateaus, lakes, deserts, Gobi Deserts, oasis, grasslands, ancient villages… Fulfilling your dream of traveling across southern and northern Xinjiang.
[Customized Train]
A brand-new train loop tour throughout the panoramic landscapes of southern and northern Xinjiang. New route: Urumqi + Altay + Ili + Bozhou + Turpan + Kuqa + Aksu + Kashgar + Hetian. The train arrives at the destination in one stop without transfers, truly realizing a panoramic train journey across all of Xinjiang. The train follows the passengers, with no need to change carriages throughout the journey. The train + car gold route replaces cars with trains for comfort and safety!
[Train Carriages]
In 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested heavily to tailor-make and newly build bar carriages, entertainment carriages, and dining carriages for the ‘Tianshan’ tourist train. The train is equipped with hard sleeper carriages and soft sleeper carriages, providing a comprehensive service experience for your journey;
[Top Attractions]
A comprehensive experience of Kanas and Hemu; visits to Tianshan Tianchi, lavender fields, the pure lake – Sayram Lake; as well as Nalati Grassland, the Mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan, Kuqa王府 (王府 is a type of palace or mansion, but here it refers specifically to a tourist attraction), Shenmu Garden, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Old Town, Id Kah Mosque, Desert View Platform, Hetian Round City, Karez Well System, and Flaming Mountain, among other top attractions. [Quality Assurance]
Groups form in Urumqi, with comfortable air-conditioned tourist buses for ground transportation. Enjoy more attentive service, accompanied by excellent Chinese-speaking tour guides throughout the journey;
[Selected Hotels]
Throughout the journey, we have selected 4-diamond or 4-star hotels and ordinary comfortable hotels in Jiadenyu, providing you with a high-quality and comfortable resting environment;