2026 Tianshan Sunset Red Special Train Official Ticketing Rules, Intermediary Markup Channels Not Protected by Cultural Tourism
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan No. Tourist Train? The Tianshan No. tourist train must be purchased through the professional and regular travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚞 As the 2026 Xinjiang tourism season enters its peak period, the “Tianshan No.” sunset red tourist train, which focuses on slow sightseeing tours of northern and southern Xinjiang, has attracted attention from many middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups. Many people have inquired about ticket purchase channels, itinerary arrangements, price standards, and other issues. Recently, feedback has been received that some unregulated intermediary channels are selling train quotas at marked-up prices. Tourists are reminded here to choose regular channels to purchase tickets to protect their rights and interests, as quotas sold through unregulated intermediaries at inflated prices are not protected by cultural tourism regulations.
✨ Introduction to the Tianshan No. train and attractions along the route
The Tianshan No. is a luxury panoramic tourist train around Xinjiang created by Urumqi Railway. It uses the same carriage configuration as the original New Oriental Express, featuring a travel model of gathering in Urumqi, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, and keeping the same berth throughout the trip. Passengers do not need to repeatedly pack and unpack luggage or switch hotels. In one trip, they can visit both the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang and the cultural landscapes of southern Xinjiang, meeting the slow-travel needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists.
The carriage hardware has been upgraded for elderly friendliness, with multiple classes of compartments available. The upper berths feature a damped foldable structure to expand the activity space in the compartment. The entire carriage has been treated with soundproofing, and the floors are carpeted. Each compartment is equipped with large viewing windows and USB charging ports. The carriage also has 24-hour hot water public shower rooms, a dedicated Chinese dining car, a leisure lounge area, a wellness rest area, and an onboard medical room. Guides and butlers accompany passengers throughout the trip. The travel schedule follows a rhythm of train travel at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance self-driving and frequent transfers. Land shuttle buses provide point-to-point transfers throughout the trip, and border passes are handled uniformly on behalf of passengers, making the trip highly convenient.
The train itinerary covers multiple popular Xinjiang scenic spots including Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) of Tianshan, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, the southern section of Duku Road, the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Kashgar Old City, Wensu Grand Canyon, and Flaming Mountains. Tourists can enjoy diverse natural scenery such as alpine lakes, primeval forests, grassland wetlands, and Danxia canyons, as well as cultural experiences like old city streets and folk home visits. Without multiple trip planning sessions to Xinjiang, they can visit the core attractions of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip.
📋 Simplified Itinerary
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: Self-catered | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Beitun | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jadengyu
Day 04:Jadengyu – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
🚞 As the 2026 Xinjiang tourism season enters its peak period, the “Tianshan No.” sunset red tourist train, which focuses on slow sightseeing tours of northern and southern Xinjiang, has attracted attention from many middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups. Many people have inquired about ticket purchase channels, itinerary arrangements, price standards, and other issues. Recently, feedback has been received that some unregulated intermediary channels are selling train quotas at marked-up prices. Tourists are reminded here to choose regular channels to purchase tickets to protect their rights and interests, as quotas sold through unregulated intermediaries at inflated prices are not protected by cultural tourism regulations.Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Liuxing Street – Yining | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining – Nalati Grassland – Bayanbulak | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak – Southern section of Duku Road – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County – Tajik home visit – Baisha Lake – Kashgar | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Aksu | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon – Ta Village – Turpan | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Irrigation System – Urumqi | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Various destinations across the country (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: Breakfast | Accommodation: Warm home
💴 Price Reference Notes
The following are reference prices for different Urumqi gathering dates. Prices and availability may fluctuate depending on booking time and remaining room types. The final price shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties:
✨ Tianshan No. train and attractions along the route introductionUrumqi gathering date: May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 4-person compartment:13,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person compartment:19,999 CNY/person
Executive 2-person compartment:19,999 CNY/person
Silver Diamond 2-person compartment:18,999 CNY/person
Silver Diamond 4-person compartment:12,999 CNY/person
Urumqi gathering dates: July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond 4-person compartment:14,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person compartment:20,999 CNY/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 CNY/person
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The Tianshan No. is a luxury panoramic tourist train around Xinjiang created by Urumqi Railway. It uses the same carriage configuration as the original New Oriental Express, featuring a travel model of gathering in Urumqi, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning, and keeping the same berth throughout the trip. Passengers do not need to repeatedly pack and unpack luggage or switch hotels. In one trip, they can visit both the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang and the cultural landscapes of southern Xinjiang, meeting the slow-travel needs of middle-aged and elderly tourists.Executive 2-person compartment:20,999 CNY/person
Silver Diamond 2-person compartment:19,999 CNY/person
Silver Diamond 4-person compartment:13,999 CNY/person
Urumqi gathering dates: June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond 4-person compartment (upper berth):16,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 4-person compartment (lower berth):17,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person compartment:24,999 CNY/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 CNY/person
Executive 2-person compartment:26,888 CNY/person
Silver Diamond 2-person compartment:25,888 CNY/person
The carriage hardware has been upgraded for elderly friendliness, with multiple classes of compartments available. The upper berths feature a damped foldable structure to expand the activity space in the compartment. The entire carriage has been treated with soundproofing, and the floors are carpeted. Each compartment is equipped with large viewing windows and USB charging ports. The carriage also has 24-hour hot water public shower rooms, a dedicated Chinese dining car, a leisure lounge area, a wellness rest area, and an onboard medical room. Guides and butlers accompany passengers throughout the trip. The travel schedule follows a rhythm of train travel at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance self-driving and frequent transfers. Land shuttle buses provide point-to-point transfers throughout the trip, and border passes are handled uniformly on behalf of passengers, making the trip highly convenient.Silver Diamond 4-person compartment:17,888 CNY/person
Urumqi gathering dates: June 13 / June 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond 4-person compartment:21,888 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person compartment:29,888 CNY/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 CNY/person
Executive 2-person compartment:26,888 CNY/person
Silver Diamond 2-person compartment:25,888 CNY/person
Silver Diamond 4-person compartment:17,888 CNY/person
Urumqi gathering date: October 9
Blue Diamond 4-person compartment:9,999 CNY/person
Blue Diamond 2-person compartment:15,999 CNY/person
The train itinerary covers multiple popular Xinjiang scenic spots including Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) of Tianshan, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, the southern section of Duku Road, the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Kashgar Old City, Wensu Grand Canyon, and Flaming Mountains. Tourists can enjoy diverse natural scenery such as alpine lakes, primeval forests, grassland wetlands, and Danxia canyons, as well as cultural experiences like old city streets and folk home visits. Without multiple trip planning sessions to Xinjiang, they can visit the core attractions of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip.📞 Registration and Consultation Methods
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consultation hotline:181-3962-2229. WeChat for consultation (same number): 181-3962-2229. For specific offline store addresses, please contact customer service.
🔍 Fee and Service Description
The fee coverage reference range includes: sleeper fees for the corresponding compartment type on the train, hotel accommodation fees as indicated in the itinerary, meal fees as indicated in the itinerary, first entrance ticket fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, land shuttle bus fees for the entire trip, guide and butler service fees, and travel accident insurance fees. Specific included and excluded items shall be subject to actual consultation and the signed contract. If weather changes, road condition changes, or temporary policy changes at scenic spots occur during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties.
⚠ ️ Ticket Purchase Notice and Travel Tips
According to relevant regulations of the cultural tourism and railway departments, tourist train products must be purchased through regular channels. Quotas sold by unregulated intermediaries at marked-up prices are not protected by relevant cultural tourism rules, and it may be difficult to protect rights in cases of refunds, exchanges, or reduced services. It is recommended that everyone consult and register through the officially published regular channels and not trust marked-up resale information on personal social media platforms or unregulated communities, to avoid financial losses.
Before traveling, you can make the following preparations to enhance trip comfort:
🪪 Documents:Valid identification documents must be carried throughout the trip. Documents required for border areas can be handled uniformly by the travel agency, or you can apply in advance through the government service platform of your registered residence.
👕 Clothing:The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant. Summer daytime temperatures can reach around 35°C, so breathable short sleeves, long pants, and long skirts are recommended. Morning, evening, and high-altitude areas can be as cool as around 10°C, so windproof jackets and light down jackets are needed. Comfortable sports shoes are also convenient for hiking and sightseeing.
🧴 Daily necessities:UV intensity in Xinjiang is high, so SPF50+ or higher sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, and sun-protection face masks are recommended. The climate is relatively dry, so lip balm, moisturizer, and large-capacity water bottles are useful. Some scenic spots have few supply points along the way, so portable snacks can be prepared.
💊 Medications:Some areas are at high altitudes. Anti-altitude sickness medication can be prepared based on your physical condition. Common medications such as gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, and band-aids can also be carried to cope with discomfort from long-distance travel and dietary differences.
All travel-related agreements shall be subject to the Tourism Law, Contract Law, and other relevant legal provisions, as well as the tourism contract signed by both parties, to protect the legitimate rights and interests of both parties.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan No. Tourist Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.
