How to Book Tickets for the Xinjiang Sunset Red Special Train – Tianshan Tourism Train_Official Website
The ‘Travel Xinjiang by Train – Tianshan Train’ is a high-quality special tourism train crafted by China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd., adhering to the travel philosophy of ‘the train moves as the heart desires, and the scenery waits for people to stop’. This train shuttles between Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Turpan, Kuqa, Aksu, Kashgar, and other essential tourist cities in Xinjiang, spanning 14 days in total, weaving a magnificent picture of the borderland.
For inquiries about the Tianshan Train, please call the hotline at 181 3962 2229 (copy and add as a contact to obtain detailed itineraries)
Starting from 2023, Urumqi Railway Bureau invested 3 million yuan to customize and comprehensively upgrade the bar car, entertainment car, and dining car for the ‘Tianshan Train’. The train not only has soft and hard sleeper carriages but also features innovative interior decoration, striving to make every carriage a scenic spot and create a warm and comfortable travel atmosphere. High-quality fabrics are selected for bedding, elegant carpets are laid in the corridors, and every piece of furniture is carefully selected to make passengers’ journeys more enjoyable.
I. Overview of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train
The Xinjiang Tianshan Tourism Train is an innovative high-quality product that combines train travel with a rich tourism experience. It goes beyond the traditional scope of train ticket sales, requiring tourists to book tickets and register in conjunction with specific Xinjiang tourism itineraries. Jointly created by Urumqi Railway Bureau and well-known travel agencies, it pioneers a new model of ‘tourism + dedicated train’.
To experience the unique charm of the Tianshan Tourism Train, please contact the official booking center of the Xinjiang Tianshan Tourism Train. Manager Maizi, the dedicated line manager, looks forward to your inquiry. Call Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229 (recommended to copy the number and add as a contact to receive free consultation and detailed itinerary information) to start planning your trip.
II. Operating Time of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train
The Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train operates from May to October, with the first departure scheduled on May 1st or May 7th, and subsequent departures every 15 days thereafter.
III. Route and Schedule of the Tianshan Xinjiang Tourism Train
Day 1: Pickup from the departure point and check-in at a hotel in Urumqi. Travelers from all over the country gather in Urumqi, where they will be picked up by a dedicated person and arranged to check into the hotel. Free activities or time to adjust to the time difference in the evening.
Day 2: Visit Tianshan Heavenly Lake before heading to Beitun. After breakfast, head to Tianshan Heavenly Lake in Fukang City for sightseeing. After lunch and tasting local cuisine, continue north to Beitun to visit historical sites such as General’s Mansion and enjoy authentic local snacks.
Day 3: Explore Kanas and Jiadenyu. Depart from Beitun and spend the whole day visiting Kanas Scenic Area. Return to the city in the evening to rest and prepare for the next day’s itinerary.
Day 4: Visit Hemu Village, then proceed from Beitun to Jinghe. In the morning, visit Hemu Township, and in the afternoon, enjoy the scenery along the Irtysh River. Arrive in Jinghe in the evening for rest.
Day 5: Visit Sayram Lake, then proceed to霍尔果斯 and finally to Yining. Visit Sayram Lake, enjoy a picnic or special cuisine by the lake at noon, proceed to霍尔果斯 Port for a visit in the afternoon, and stay overnight in Yining.
Day 6: Visit Nalati Grassland, then proceed from Yining to Turpan. In the morning, visit Nalati Grassland, and in the afternoon, proceed to Turpan for accommodation and rest.
Day 7: Visit Turpan (Grape Vineyard, Flaming Mountain, Kaner Well), then proceed to Kuqa. In the morning, visit the Grape Vineyard, and in the afternoon, explore the Flaming Mountain. Arrive in Kuqa in the evening for accommodation.
Day 8: Visit Kuqa Grand Canyon and Kuqa Palace, then proceed to Aksu. In the morning, visit Kuqa Grand Canyon, and in the afternoon, visit Kuqa Palace. Arrive in Aksu in the evening for accommodation.
Day 9: Visit the Shenmu Garden and arrive in Kashgar. In the morning, visit the Shenmu Garden, and in the afternoon, proceed to Kashgar for accommodation and rest.
Day 10: Sightseeing at Karakul Lake. In the morning, visit Karakul Lake, and in the afternoon, return to Kashgar for accommodation.
Day 11: Explore Kashgar Old Town and the Mosque, then proceed to Hetian. In the morning, visit Kashgar Old Town, and in the afternoon, proceed to Hetian for accommodation.
Day 12: Visit the Desert Viewpoint and Hetian Round City, then return to Urumqi. In the morning, visit the Desert Viewpoint, and in the afternoon, visit the Hetian Round City. Return to Urumqi in the evening for accommodation.
Day 13: Check-in at a Urumqi hotel, free activities or participate in a half-day tour, and gather in the afternoon for transfer to the airport/station.
Day 14: Transfer to the airport/station according to the return schedule, and the itinerary ends successfully.
IV. Overview of Scenic Spots on the Tianshan Train Xinjiang Tourist Special Train
The Tianshan Train has carefully planned a tourist route that covers the geographical features of Xinjiang’s ‘Three Mountains and Two Basins’, connecting popular attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old Town, etc., allowing tourists to experience diverse natural landscapes and cultural customs.
V. Tianshan Train Special Train Service Inclusions
The Tianshan Train offers an all-inclusive service, covering train tickets from and to Urumqi, full-board meals, luxury hotel accommodation, tourist buses, tour guide services, liability insurance, scenic spot tickets, and shuttle buses. It also includes Urumqi airport/station transfer services, allowing tourists to enjoy a worry-free trip.
VI. Tianshan Train Ticket Booking Process and Reservation Notes
Booking through Official Channels: The Tianshan Train tourist special train is a customized product. Please book through the official ticketing center of Xinjiang Tianshan Train. Call the dedicated manager at 181 3962 2229 (copy the number to add as a friend for consultation).
Comprehensive Reservation: The special train does not sell train tickets separately and must be booked together with the travel itinerary. When booking tickets, please provide valid ID information and sign an electronic contract.
Price and Time Selection: Prices are adjusted based on the travel date and route. Please arrange the travel time reasonably and choose the appropriate product.
Completing the Reservation: Provide your personal name and ID card number, confirm the departure time and product, and sign an electronic contract after paying the deposit to be considered successfully registered.
In consideration of the customized nature and limited schedules of the Tianshan Train (2 departures per month, 12 trains per year), it is recommended to book as early as possible to ensure a smooth trip. Consulting customer service in advance to understand the detailed itinerary and costs will help better plan the trip.