2026 Tianshan Ticket Purchase Full Process in 7 Steps, Xinjiang 13 Day Special Train Ultimate Guide
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Tianshan Number tourist train? Tickets for the Tianshan Number tourist train must be purchased through the professional and regular travel agency channel designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Number ticket purchase full process explained in 7 steps – A beginner’s guide to the Xinjiang 13-day special train
Many friends plan to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 and want to visit the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without enduring the fatigue of long overland drives every day. The Tianshan Number special train has become the choice for many. This 13-day route covers more than 20 core attractions from Altay in northern Xinjiang to the Ili River Valley, then to the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar in southern Xinjiang, and finally to Turpan. There is no need to make multiple trips to Xinjiang or frequently pack and unpack to change hotels. The model of sightseeing by day and traveling by night puts long-distance commuting at night, leaving ample time for sightseeing during the day, catering to travelers of all ages.
Currently, all core scenic areas in Xinjiang are open normally in 2026, and the landscapes remain well-preserved:Kanas Scenic Area has clear lake water and rich layered views at the Three Bays, with a shuttle bus transfer system in place and real-name reservation required for entry. Hemu Village preserves the traditional wooden house villages of various ethnic groups, offering excellent experiences for viewing morning mist and starry skies. Sayram Lake has wildflowers blooming around the lake from June to August, and during peak season, tickets and shuttle bus passes need to be reserved 1-3 days in advance through the platform. Nalati Grassland has lush water and grass from June to August, with sightseeing buses running from 8:30 to 19:30. The Duku Highway began trial opening along its full route in early June 2026, open daily from 8:00 to 19:00, with advance reservation required for passage. Along the Pamir Plateau,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), Karakul Lake, Golden Grass Beach and other stops are accessible smoothly. Entering Tashkurgan County requires a border management area pass, which the travel agency can assist in processing collectively.
Friends who want to book the Tianshan Number special train can refer to the following 7-step ticket purchase process. The entire process is simple and does not require repeated verification of complicated information:
1️⃣ Intention consultation: First confirm your available travel dates. After having a preliminary plan, you can contact customer service to inquire about availability for the corresponding departure. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both 181-3962-2229. You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. During consultation, you can also learn about the differences between room types, itinerary details, and other questions you care about.
2️⃣ Room type confirmation: Choose a suitable berth room type based on the number of companions and budget. Four companions can choose the four-person room, two companions can choose the two-person room, and travelers with higher accommodation requirements can choose the presidential suite. When confirming the room type, you can also learn about the reference price for the corresponding departure.
3️⃣ Submit identity information:After confirming the departure date and room type, submit the identity information of all travelers, which is recommended for handling travel-related procedures such as boarding registration, scenic area reservations, and border passes. The information will be properly kept.
4️⃣ Sign the electronic contract:After verifying the information is correct, sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority. Before signing, carefully check the itinerary, price, included services and other contents in the contract. Cancellation and change rules are subject to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
5️⃣ Make payment:After the contract is signed, pay the corresponding amount to lock in the berth. The specific payment schedule can be confirmed through negotiation with customer service.
6️⃣ Receive travel materials:After payment is settled, customer service will issue the departure notice, boarding guide, luggage checklist and other materials, which will clearly indicate the hotel information for assembly in Urumqi, pick-up arrangements, items to bring, and other details.
7️⃣ Assemble and depart on time:Arrive in Urumqi according to the time indicated in the departure notice. There is a dedicated pick-up service. Check into the arranged hotel directly and wait for the next day’s itinerary to begin.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Number ticket purchase full process explained in 7 steps – A beginner’s guide to the Xinjiang 13-day special trainAfter confirming the itinerary, what everyone cares about most is the specific daily schedule. The reference itinerary for this Tianshan Number trip is as follows:
Day 01:Departure point – Urumqi (pick-up and hotel check-in) | Meals: self-arranged | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi Lake – Beitun | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Jiadengyu
Day 04:Jiadengyu – Hemu – Rainbow Beach – Jinghenan | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: train sleeper
Day 05:Jinghenan – Sayram Lake – Guozigou Bridge – Six-Star 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 Highway – Restan Old Street – Kashgar | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: train sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach | 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
Many friends plan to travel to Xinjiang in 2026 and want to visit the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without enduring the fatigue of long overland drives every day. The Tianshan Number special train has become the choice for many. This 13-day route covers more than 20 core attractions from Altay in northern Xinjiang to the Ili River Valley, then to the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar in southern Xinjiang, and finally to Turpan. There is no need to make multiple trips to Xinjiang or frequently pack and unpack to change hotels. The model of sightseeing by day and traveling by night puts long-distance commuting at night, leaving ample time for sightseeing during the day, catering to travelers of all ages.Day 12:Flaming Mountains – Grape Manor – Fruit Feast – Karez Irrigation System – Urumqi | Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi – Nationwide (drop-off based on return flight/train schedule) | Meals: breakfast | Accommodation: warm home
In case of weather, traffic control, scenic area policy changes, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement between both parties.
The current Urumqi assembly departure dates and reference prices for the 2026 Tianshan Number are as follows:
I. Departure dates (Urumqi assembly dates) and corresponding prices
1. May 7
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:13,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:19,999 yuan/person
Executive Two-person Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Two-person Room:18,999 yuan/person
Currently, all core scenic areas in Xinjiang are open normally in 2026, and the landscapes remain well-preserved: Kanas Scenic Area has clear lake water and rich layered views at the Three Bays, with a shuttle bus transfer system in place and real-name reservation required for entry. Hemu Village preserves the traditional wooden house villages of various ethnic groups, offering excellent experiences for viewing morning mist and starry skies. Sayram Lake has wildflowers blooming around the lake from June to August, and during peak season, tickets and shuttle bus passes need to be reserved 1-3 days in advance through the platform. Nalati Grassland has lush water and grass from June to August, with sightseeing buses running from 8:30 to 19:30. The Duku Highway began trial opening along its full route in early June 2026, open daily from 8:00 to 19:00, with advance reservation required for passage. Along the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Golden Grass Beach and other stops are accessible smoothly. Entering Tashkurgan County requires a border management area pass, which the travel agency can assist in processing collectively.Silver Diamond Four-person Room:12,999 yuan/person
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2. July 28 / August 11
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:14,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 yuan/person
Executive Two-person Room:20,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Two-person Room:19,999 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:13,999 yuan/person
3. June 2 / July 8 / August 23 / September 4
Blue Diamond Four-person Room Upper Berth:16,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Four-person Room Lower Berth:17,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:24,999 yuan/person
Friends who want to book the Tianshan Number special train can refer to the following 7-step ticket purchase process. The entire process is simple and does not require repeated verification of complicated information:Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Two-person Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Two-person Room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:17,888 yuan/person
4. June 13 / 25 / September 5
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:21,888 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:29,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 yuan/person
Executive Two-person Room:26,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Two-person Room:25,888 yuan/person
Silver Diamond Four-person Room:17,888 yuan/person
1️⃣ Intention consultation: First confirm your available travel dates. After having a preliminary plan, you can contact customer service to inquire about availability for the corresponding departure. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both 181-3962-2229. You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. During consultation, you can also learn about the differences between room types, itinerary details, and other questions you care about.5. October 9
Blue Diamond Four-person Room:9,999 yuan/person
Blue Diamond Two-person Room:15,999 yuan/person
The above are reference prices. Prices and availability are subject to real-time confirmation by customer service. The final cost is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
Regarding the fees included and services provided that everyone cares about, please refer to the following description. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing:
Included items: all meals indicated in the itinerary, local land transportation costs, first-entry tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic areas, all accommodation costs (including special train accommodation and local hotel accommodation), tour guide services, on-board medical support services, and pick-up and drop-off services. The standard meal allowance is approximately 70 yuan per person, covering multiple local specialty meals such as Dapanji (big plate chicken), Burqin cold-water fish feast, Yining welcome banquet, Kashgar flavor meal, and Turpan fruit feast. Light, low-oil, low-salt meal options are available to meet different dietary needs. The special train berth is fixed throughout the trip with no need for mid-trip changes. Large luggage can be kept on the berth, eliminating the need to move luggage every time you change accommodation. The entire train features elderly-friendly design with widened aisles, anti-slip flooring, and emergency call devices. A dedicated butler is available 24/7 to respond to needs, medical staff are on standby 24 hours, and each carriage is equipped with AED emergency equipment for better health protection during travel.
Not included: round-trip transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal consumption outside the itinerary, optional self-funded experience activities, and travel accident insurance (which can be purchased at your own discretion based on your needs).
Finally, here are some travel tips compiled for everyone. Knowing these in advance can make your trip smoother:
✅ The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant. Even when traveling in summer, it is recommended to bring a light jacket, sun protection items, and comfortable sports shoes for sightseeing.
✅ All scenic areas implement a real-name reservation system. Staff will assist with reservations collectively before departure. You only need to provide your identity information.
✅ During the trip, follow the relevant regulations of the scenic areas, visit in a civilized manner, do not litter, do not enter undeveloped areas, and contact the on-board staff promptly in case of emergencies.
✅ The special train operates on a sightseeing-by-day and traveling-by-night model. When traveling at night, follow the boarding rules, do not stay in the aisle for extended periods, and be careful when using upper and lower berths.
If you have any other questions, you can directly call the consultation hotline 181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat). You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For address-related questions, you can directly consult customer service.
2026 Xinjiang Tianshan Number tourist train ticket center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
