How to Ride the South of the Great River Tourist Train and Ticket Prices
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🚂 Riding the ‘Dahezhinan’, crossing mountains and rivers for sixteen nights — a new 17-day slow travel experience across northern and southern Xinjiang
In an era of fast-paced travel, a tourist special train with showers, bathrooms, tea rooms, chess and card areas, and KTV is redefining the meaning of ‘on the road’. In 2026, the ‘Zhongyuan Railway · Dahezhinan’ special tourist train has normalized operations on multiple routes. Among them, the highly anticipated 17-day full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku version) centers on ‘mobile station + cultural immersion + comfortable rest’, connecting the magnificent scenery from the Central Plains to the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. This is not a rushed check-in trip but a deep, slow-paced journey with comprehensive service and meticulous details.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights:More than just scenery, it’s about the experience
This itinerary spans northern and southern Xinjiang, covering the heat of Turpan, the vastness of the Pamir Plateau, the steepness of the Duku Highway, the softness of the Nalati Grassland, the tranquility of Kanas Lake, and the clarity of Tianchi Lake. Along the way, it not only passes through classic landmarks like the Flaming Mountains, Karez, and Grape Valley but also delves into places where nature and culture intersect, such as Taxkorgan, Hemu, and Colorful Beach. A special arrangement includes traveling the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, a scenic road known as ‘one of China’s most beautiful highways’, which is recommended for its brief summer opening. Along the way, snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and lakes appear in turn, offering a rich visual experience.
The train itself is also an important part of the journey. The ‘Dahezhinan’ features a full-carriage compartment design, each equipped with a separate wet and dry bathroom, effectively solving the problems of using the toilet and bathing during long trips. The carriages incorporate Central Plains elements such as Yellow River culture, Yangshao painted pottery, and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival, creating a ‘walking mobile cultural exhibition hall’. The multi-functional carriage integrates meeting, dining, and entertainment, allowing passengers to switch between socializing, resting, and sightseeing modes at any time.
It should be noted that Xinjiang is vast, with seasonal changes in climate and road conditions. Specific itinerary points may be reasonably adjusted based on weather, traffic controls, or scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement, to ensure overall travel and experience quality.
📋 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to the finalized content)
Brief itinerary for the 17-day full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku version):
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
🚂 Riding the ‘Dahezhinan’, crossing mountains and rivers for sixteen nights — a new 17-day slow travel experience across northern and southern XinjiangMain stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, morning/afternoon/evening, Turpan
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, afternoon/evening, Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Home visits with local ethnic groups -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
In an era of fast-paced travel, a tourist special train with showers, bathrooms, tea rooms, chess and card areas, and KTV is redefining the meaning of ‘on the road’. In 2026, the ‘Zhongyuan Railway · Dahezhinan’ special tourist train has normalized operations on multiple routes. Among them, the highly anticipated 17-day full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku version) centers on ‘mobile station + cultural immersion + comfortable rest’, connecting the magnificent scenery from the Central Plains to the northern foot of the Tianshan Mountains. This is not a rushed check-in trip but a deep, slow-paced journey with comprehensive service and meticulous details. D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights: More than just scenery, it’s about the experienceMain stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
💰 Price Description (Based on the finalized original text)
The Dahezhinan special train features full-carriage bathrooms, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet the travel needs of different groups. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional carriage is equipped with an audio-visual system, combining meeting, dining, chess and card, and karaoke functions; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the journey!
Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 39,999 RMB/person
This itinerary spans northern and southern Xinjiang, covering the heat of Turpan, the vastness of the Pamir Plateau, the steepness of the Duku Highway, the softness of the Nalati Grassland, the tranquility of Kanas Lake, and the clarity of Tianchi Lake. Along the way, it not only passes through classic landmarks like the Flaming Mountains, Karez, and Grape Valley but also delves into places where nature and culture intersect, such as Taxkorgan, Hemu, and Colorful Beach. A special arrangement includes traveling the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, a scenic road known as ‘one of China’s most beautiful highways’, which is recommended for its brief summer opening. Along the way, snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and lakes appear in turn, offering a rich visual experience.Bathroom 2-person room value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land; 19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) service standards same as adults
May 30, 2026 and subsequent departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land; 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) service standards same as adults
> Note:The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary depending on departure date, room type, number of people, and other factors.
📞 Registration and Inquiry Methods
The train itself is also an important part of the journey. The ‘Dahezhinan’ features a full-carriage compartment design, each equipped with a separate wet and dry bathroom, effectively solving the problems of using the toilet and bathing during long trips. The carriages incorporate Central Plains elements such as Yellow River culture, Yangshao painted pottery, and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival, creating a ‘walking mobile cultural exhibition hall’. The multi-functional carriage integrates meeting, dining, and entertainment, allowing passengers to switch between socializing, resting, and sightseeing modes at any time.This route can be booked and inquired through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone / WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information, please consult customer service directly)
📝 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes round-trip special train transportation, accommodation as listed in the itinerary, first entrance fees to scenic spots, meals (customized train meals + land meals), on-board butler service, and basic medical support. The train provides 24-hour butler service, with emergency call buttons and intelligent dimming systems in the compartments, with thoughtful details for the elderly.
It should be specifically noted: Specific service content, vehicle standards, hotel arrangements, and ticket policies are subject to the terms of the actual signed contract. The opening status of scenic spots and traffic conditions involved in the itinerary may be affected by seasons or temporary policies. The travel agency will make reasonable optimization changes in consultation with tourists within the legal and compliant framework.
This product complies with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, ensuring tourists’ right to know, choose, and fair trade. All agreements are based on the written contract, with clear and equal rights and obligations for both parties.
✨ Final Thoughts
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is not just a train but an extension of a lifestyle — slow down, stay comfortably, eat safely, and enjoy the view to the fullest. The 17-day journey is half spent resting and socializing on the train, and half walking and experiencing the land. If you long for a trip that requires no worry about trivial matters and allows you to delve deep into Xinjiang, this special train might be the answer you’ve been waiting for.
For details, please contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:180-9596-9599 (Phone/WeChat).
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