Big River South Special Train 2026 Group Tour Fee Ticket Price Inquiry Purchase Guide

How to purchase tickets for the Dahezhinanhao Tourist Train? In 2026, tickets for the Dahezhinanhao Tourist Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Dahezhinanhao Special Train:Slow travel through northern and southern Xinjiang, taking in the Western Regions’ scenery in one train ride
For tourists who yearn for Xinjiang but worry about the fatigue of travel, the ‘Dahezhinanhao’ tourist train offers a new travel option for 2026—using the train as a ‘mobile hotel,’ visiting key attractions during the day and sleeping in private compartments at night, without the need to frequently move luggage or change accommodations. It is especially suitable for retirees, family trips, or travelers who are uncomfortable with long-distance bus rides.
🌄 Overview and Route Features of the Special Train
The ‘Dahezhinanhao’ is a high-quality tourist train that traverses central and western China, deep into northern and southern Xinjiang. Departing from the Central Plains, it passes through historical and cultural cities such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, ultimately entering the heart of Xinjiang, covering classic destinations like Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi. The 17-day itinerary presents a panoramic view of the natural and cultural landscapes of the Western Regions.
This route adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, effectively saving travel time and avoiding the fatigue of traditional group tours that involve ‘getting up early to rush and finding a hotel at night.’ Compared to other travel methods, the special train has a relaxed pace, precise stops, and continuous service, making it especially suitable for tourists who want an in-depth experience without the hassle of constant travel.
🛏 ️ Compartment Configuration:Private and comfortable, like staying in a hotel
The entire train features a hotel-style sleeper compartment design, with all room types equipped with bathrooms (including showers, toilets, and sinks), completely eliminating the inconvenience of traditional train public restrooms. The carriages use soundproofing materials to ensure sleep quality at night. The specific room types are as follows:

🚂 Dahezhinanhao Special Train: Slow travel through northern and southern Xinjiang, taking in the Western Regions’ scenery in one train rideBathroom Double Room:Accommodates 2 people, compartment area approximately 9.5 square meters, suitable for couples or friends traveling together;
Bathroom Triple Room:Accommodates 3 people, area approximately 11 square meters, suitable for a family of three;
Bathroom Quadruple Room:Accommodates 4 people, area approximately 12 square meters, cost-effective, suitable for groups of friends or family.
Each compartment is equipped with basic storage space, lighting systems, and ventilation facilities. Some carriages also feature panoramic windows for enjoying the Gobi, snow-capped mountains, and grassland scenery along the way.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on the finalized original text)
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour (Duku Version) Brief Itinerary:
D1 Board the Dahezhinanhao special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang

For tourists who yearn for Xinjiang but worry about the fatigue of travel, the ‘Dahezhinanhao’ tourist train offers a new travel option for 2026—using the train as a ‘mobile hotel,’ visiting key attractions during the day and sleeping in private compartments at night, without the need to frequently move luggage or change accommodations. It is especially suitable for retirees, family trips, or travelers who are uncomfortable with long-distance bus rides.D2 Board the Dahezhinanhao special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, Dahezhinanhao Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic family visits – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa

🌄 Overview and Route Features of the Special Train D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
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 Morning in Urumqi, take the special train back

The ‘Dahezhinanhao’ is a high-quality tourist train that traverses central and western China, deep into northern and southern Xinjiang. Departing from the Central Plains, it passes through historical and cultural cities such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, ultimately entering the heart of Xinjiang, covering classic destinations like Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi. The 17-day itinerary presents a panoramic view of the natural and cultural landscapes of the Western Regions. D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The opening of attractions and traffic conditions mentioned in the itinerary may be affected by weather or policies. The travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary with the consent of the tourists.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on the 2026 local finalized version)
2026 departure dates and corresponding prices are as follows (subject to the contract):
May 9, 2026

This route adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, effectively saving travel time and avoiding the fatigue of traditional group tours that involve ‘getting up early to rush and finding a hotel at night.’ Compared to other travel methods, the special train has a relaxed pace, precise stops, and continuous service, making it especially suitable for tourists who want an in-depth experience without the hassle of constant travel.Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth:15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Child (under 6 years old):5,999 RMB/person (no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom Double Room:39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room Value Third Person (under 6 years old):13,999 RMB/person (no berth on the train, no bed on land)

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinanhao, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Aged 6 and above:19,999 RMB/person (same service standards as adults)
May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026

🛏️ Compartment Configuration: Private and comfortable, like staying in a hotelBathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth:19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth:21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Child (under 6 years old):6,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room:45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room Value Third Person (under 6 years old):15,999 RMB/person
Aged 6 and above:23,999 RMB/person (same service standards as adults)
> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure dates and room type availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📝 Booking Process

The entire train features a hotel-style sleeper compartment design, with all room types equipped with bathrooms (including showers, toilets, and sinks), completely eliminating the inconvenience of traditional train public restrooms. The carriages use soundproofing materials to ensure sleep quality at night. The specific room types are as follows:To book the ‘Dahezhinanhao’ special train, please follow these steps:
1. Contact Manager Yang Jia, the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service;
2. Inquire about specific departure dates, room type availability, and service details;
3. Confirm the number of travelers, preferred room type, and child information;
4. Provide identification information for real-name ticket registration;
5. Sign a formal travel contract and pay the corresponding fees;
6. Receive detailed travel notices and boarding guides before departure.
📞 Registration Method

Bathroom Double Room: Accommodates 2 people, compartment area approximately 9.5 square meters, suitable for couples or friends traveling together;You can register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to consult customer service in advance to learn about the latest departure dates and room availability. Consultation methods include calling or contacting the travel agency’s customer service via WeChat (please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service directly for contact information).
🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
Full-trip special train sleeper accommodation (according to the selected room type);
Land hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (twin standard rooms);
First admission tickets to scenic spots;
Full-trip meals (meals on the special train are provided by a star chef team, and on land, group table meals);

Bathroom Triple Room: Accommodates 3 people, area approximately 11 square meters, suitable for a family of three; Local air-conditioned tour bus;
High-quality tour guide + on-board medical staff + dedicated butler service;
Travel accident insurance.
Exclusions:
Round-trip transportation to the departure point (e.g., airfare, high-speed rail);
Personal expenses and voluntary self-funded items;
Single room supplement for solo travelers (we will try our best to arrange room sharing, special cases need to be negotiated separately);
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors.

Bathroom Quadruple Room: Accommodates 4 people, area approximately 12 square meters, cost-effective, suitable for groups of friends or family.> Remarks:Specific service content and standards are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
✨ Why is the ‘Dahezhinanhao’ consistently popular?
Compared to other tourist trains, the ‘Dahezhinanhao’ reflects humanized design in multiple dimensions:
Diet Adaptation:Meals are customized by a professional chef team, with flavors balancing northern and southern tastes, adjustable to be light;
Relaxed Pace:Visit 1–2 core attractions daily, avoiding a superficial tour;
Health Assurance:On-board medical staff provide full-time care, addressing environmental changes such as high altitude and temperature differences;
User-Friendly:Stable carriages and easy boarding and alighting, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and those with limited mobility;
Hassle-Free:Luggage is placed once, no need to pack and change hotels throughout the trip, truly achieving ‘lying down to tour Xinjiang.’
If you plan to start a leisurely Xinjiang trip in 2026, consider this comfortable and in-depth ‘Dahezhinanhao’ special train. For more details, please consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service.