Complete Guide to the Route, Ticket Prices, and Booking Methods of Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train
As a beautiful business card of Xinjiang railway tourism, the Tianshan Tourist Train attracts the attention of numerous travel enthusiasts with its unique route design, luxurious travel experience, and rich cultural connotation. This article will provide you with detailed information on the route, ticket prices, and booking methods of the Tianshan Tourist Train, helping you easily plan your trip to Xinjiang.
Wang Fei, head of the official center of Xinjiang Tianshan Tourist Train, 180 95969599 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
I. Route of the Tianshan Tourist Train
The Tianshan Tourist Train departs from Urumqi, passing through Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kucha, Aksu, Kashgar, and other places, before returning to Urumqi, forming a complete loop. This route covers the main tourist cities and highlights of both northern and southern Xinjiang, including Kanas, Hemu, Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old Town, etc., allowing tourists to appreciate the magnificent scenery and diverse culture of Xinjiang from the comfort of the train carriages.
The specific itinerary of Tianshan Train is as follows:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi (Pick-up and Hotel Check-in)
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun
Day 3: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu
Day 4: Jiadengyu – Hemu – Beitun – Jinghe
Day 5: Jinghe – Sayram Lake – Horgos – Yining
Day 6: Yining – Nalati – Yining – Turpan
Day 7: Turpan (Grape Manor – Flaming Mountain – Kanerjing) – Kuqa
Day 8: Kuqa – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Kuqa王府 (王府 is a specific place name and remains unchanged in translation) – Aksu
Day 9: Aksu – Shenmu Garden – Kashgar
Day 10: Kashgar – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 11: Kashgar – Old City – Mosque – Kashgar – Hotan
Day 12: Desert Viewpoint – Hotan Old Town – Hotan – Urumqi
Day 13: Arrive in Urumqi in the evening and check into the hotel
Day 14: Transfer to the airport or train station according to the return flight or train schedule
II. Tianshan Tourist Train Ticket Price Reference
The Tianshan Tourist Train offers various types of compartments for tourists to choose from, including hard sleepers, soft sleepers, and business class compartments, with prices varying according to compartment type and travel date. The following are approximate ticket price ranges:
Hard Sleeper Compartment: Upper berth approximately 8,580 yuan/person, middle berth approximately 8,880 yuan/person, lower berth approximately 9,180 yuan/person
Soft Sleeper Compartment: Upper berth 10,880 yuan/person, lower berth 11,280 yuan/person
Business Class Compartment: Prices vary according to specific configurations and tour dates, with business single rooms priced between 18,980 yuan/person and 19,680 yuan/person, business twin rooms priced between 14,980 yuan/person and 17,680 yuan/person, and business four-bed rooms priced between 12,580 yuan/person and 13,680 yuan/person
Please note that the above prices are for reference only, and actual ticket prices may vary due to different tourist seasons and travel dates.
III. Booking Methods for Tianshan Tourist Train
The Tianshan Tourist Train does not sell train tickets separately, but is booked together with tourism products. Tourists can book tickets in the following ways:
Booking through travel agencies: It is recommended to choose formal and qualified travel agencies for booking, such as Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tianshan Train Official Special Train Reservation Customer Service Center 180 95969599
Provide personal information: When booking, tourists need to provide their personal name and ID number to determine the departure time and tourism product.
Pay the deposit and sign the contract: After successful booking, tourists need to pay the train ticket deposit and transfer the deposit to the designated account of the travel agency. At the same time, tourists also need to sign the unified electronic contract of national tourism service supervision to complete the registration process.
Due to the regular operation of the Tianshan Tourism Special Train, with only 2 trains per month and 12 trains per year, tourists are advised to book in advance to ensure a smooth trip.
Xinjiang Middle-aged and Elderly Tourism Special Train Schedule and Itinerary Arrangements
The first Xinjiang Sunset Red Tourism Special Train product: New Western Train
Xinjiang Middle-aged and Elderly Tourism Special Train Route A: [New Western Train] 15-day In-depth Round Trip of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Huixiang · Blue)
Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Starting and Ending City: Xinjiang · Urumqi City
New Western Train Departure Dates:
April 19th; May 2nd, 16th, 30th; June 13th, 27th;
July 11th, 26th; August 8th, 22nd; September 5th, 19th
New Western Train Fee Standards:
6-person hard sleeper compartment: Upper bunk 4680 yuan/person, Middle bunk 5280 yuan/person, Lower bunk 5880 yuan/person
4-person national train compartment: Upper bunk 6880 yuan/person, Lower bunk 7880 yuan/person
New Western Train Schedule:
Day 1: Departure – Urumqi
Day 2: Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Turpan
Day 3: Urumqi/Turpan – Kanarez Wells – Grape Valley – Flaming Mountain – Hotan
Day 4: Crossing the Hor-Ar Railway – Hotan – Round City – Yotgan Ancient City – Hotan Night Market – Kashgar
Day 5: Kashgar – Kashgar Folk Jade City – Karakul Lake – Kashgar
Day 6: Kashgar – Hetian Jade Exhibition Hall – Old Town – Id Kah Mosque – Kashgar – Aksu
Day 7: Aksu – Daolang Tribe – 359th Brigade Memorial Hall – Sleeping Hu Yang – Alar
Day 8: Alar – Desert Gate – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Kuche王府 (王府 should be translated as ‘王府 Palace’ but it’s kept as is for consistency) – Shihezi
Day 9: The special train arrives in Shihezi in the morning – Junken Museum/Zhou Enlai Monument – Shihezi
Day 10: Shihezi – Northern Section of Duku Highway – Nalati Scenic Area – Xinyuan
Day 11: Xinyuan – Huiyuan Ancient City – Lavender Museum – Khorgos Port – Sayram Lake – Jinghe South / Yining – Beitun
Day 12: Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Heiliutan
Day 13: Jiadengyu/Heiliutan – Hemu – Beitun – Urumqi
Day 14: Urumqi – Yema Ecological Park – Urumqi
Day 15: Arrive in Urumqi – Departure
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