2026 South of the Yellow River Tourist Train Ticket Prices and Route Planning

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🚂 A train journey across northern and southern Xinjiang often triggers a first reaction of ‘long time, fast pace, and lots of hassle.’ The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train is designed to solve these pain points. It brings the ‘hotel’ onto the tracks, allowing you to enjoy a stable and comfortable resting environment while on the move, leaving more energy for the scenery along the way.
🌍 Destination Overview:Why Choose Northern and Southern Xinjiang?
The ‘Dahezhinan’ full-view route of northern and southern Xinjiang connects the representative landscapes and cultural customs of both regions, forming a relatively relaxed grand loop.
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Starting from Turpan, delve into the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grass Beach, experiencing the charm of highland lakes and ancient villages. Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and Fragrant Concubine Garden showcase the unique cultural landscape of southern Xinjiang.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:The route covers ‘picturesque paradise’ Kanas, ‘back garden’ Hemu, ‘Oriental Switzerland’ Nalati Grassland, and ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’ Sayram Lake.
Highway Wonders:Specially arranged to traverse the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, experiencing diverse landscapes of snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and lakes within a limited time.
This route is suitable for travelers who want to experience the essence of Xinjiang in one go without frequently changing accommodations.
🛏 ️ Train Revealed:The Uniqueness of ‘Dahezhinan’
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is not an ordinary train but a moving hotel, designed with comfort and convenience in mind.
🚪 Bathroom:All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, using various technologies to reduce noise, ensuring privacy and a peaceful rest environment.
🛌 Multiple Room Types:Offers 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, meeting the needs of couples, families, and friends for different travel combinations.
🎬 Multi-Functional Carriage:Equipped with audio-visual systems, serving functions like meeting, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke, making the journey not boring.
🍽 ️ Exclusive Dining Car:Staffed with a professional chef team providing freshly cooked meals rather than simple boxed lunches, striving to enhance the quality of meals during the trip.
♿ Elderly-Friendly Design:The entire train adopts hotel-style management, equipped with emergency call devices, anti-slip handrails, and barrier-free passages, very friendly to elderly passengers.

🚂 A train journey across northern and southern Xinjiang often triggers a first reaction of ‘long time, fast pace, and lots of hassle.’ The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train is designed to solve these pain points. It brings the ‘hotel’ onto the tracks, allowing you to enjoy a stable and comfortable resting environment while on the move, leaving more energy for the scenery along the way.🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Full-View Duku Version of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main Stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the special train
Main Stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan Morning, Noon, Evening Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar Noon, Evening Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Home visits with various 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 Secret Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining

🌍 Destination Overview: Why Choose Northern and Southern Xinjiang? D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning board the special train from Urumqi for return journey
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark the special train along the way
Main Stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main Stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Price Explanation
> Warm Tips:The following are reference prices for some departures in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions, etc. Please refer to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Departure Dates
May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
May 9, 2026

The ‘Dahezhinan’ full-view route of northern and southern Xinjiang connects the representative landscapes and cultural customs of both regions, forming a relatively relaxed grand loop.Bathroom 4-person room upper berth:15,999 RMB/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
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 special train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room:39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on special train, no bed on land)
19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026
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 special 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 special train, no bed on land)
23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026

Southern Xinjiang Charm: Starting from Turpan, delve into the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grass Beach, experiencing the charm of highland lakes and ancient villages. Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and Fragrant Concubine Garden showcase the unique cultural landscape of southern Xinjiang.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 special 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 special train, no bed on land)
23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
Price Includes Reference
Transportation:Corresponding berths on the Dahezhinan special train and land transportation.
Accommodation:Hotel stays in towns listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary (subject to actual scenic area policies).
Services:Tour guide services and travel agency liability insurance.
Price Excludes Reference
Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.

Northern Xinjiang Scenery: The route covers ‘picturesque paradise’ Kanas, ‘back garden’ Hemu, ‘Oriental Switzerland’ Nalati Grassland, and ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’ Sayram Lake. Additional costs arising from force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, and policies.
> Please Note:Specific included and excluded items, as well as fee details for children and special groups, are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 Registration and Consultation
Registration Method:You can register for the tour through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Channels:For real-time departure schedules, available seats, and prices, it is recommended to contact the travel agency staff directly.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Consultation Phone:180-9596-9599 (Same as WeChat)
> Warm Tips:To facilitate itinerary confirmation, it is recommended to communicate your needs with the travel agency in advance to obtain the latest information.
💡 Fee and Service Explanation
Fee Explanation:This route is a package product, with fees including transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, and tour guide services. Specific items and standards are subject to the formal contract. In case of force majeure factors such as policies or weather, both parties can negotiate itinerary changes, with fees adjusted accordingly.
Service Explanation:The ‘Dahezhinan’ provides hotel-style butler service, elderly-friendly facilities, and onboard medical services. During the trip, the travel agency will provide services as per the contract. In case of emergencies, an emergency plan will be activated to protect passenger rights.
📌 Travel Tips
Document Preparation:Please be sure to bring and keep valid documents such as ID cards when traveling.
Health Tips:Xinjiang has vast territory and long sunshine hours, so please pay attention to sun protection and hydration. Passengers with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular diseases should choose carefully based on their own situation and bring common medications.
Luggage Preparation:It is recommended to prepare personal toiletries, slippers, water bottles, etc. Due to large temperature differences between day and night, please bring warm clothing.
Civilized Travel:Please follow scenic area and public order, respect local customs, and protect the environment.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)