2026GreatSouthOfTheRiverBookingOfficialWebsiteTicketGuide

How to purchase tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train? The 2026 Dahezhinan Tourist Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 A worry-free choice for a panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026:Complete Guide to Booking and Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Special Train
In 2026, Xinjiang tourism continues to heat up, with many tourists wanting to visit diverse landscapes like grasslands, lakes, plateaus, and ancient cities in both Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go. However, Xinjiang is vast, with long distances between attractions. Regular group tours require long bus rides, while independent travel involves repeatedly booking tickets, hotels, and planning routes, which is both troublesome and tiring. To address these travel pain points, the Dahezhinan Special Train has launched a 17-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, including the Duku Highway route, which perfectly solves these issues. Below is a detailed compilation of travel-related information for your reference.
🌟 Basic Information and Route Features of the Special Train
The Dahezhinan Special Train departs from Zhengzhou and Luoyang, both important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. If you have time before departure, you can enjoy authentic spicy soup and visit Songshan Scenic Area in Zhengzhou, explore the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, and admire blooming peonies during the flower season, experiencing the charm of Central Plains culture in advance. This route covers nearly 20 core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, from the Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley in Turpan, to Karakul Lake and the Stone City on the Pamir Plateau, to Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak along the Duku Highway, and Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in Northern Xinjiang. Without planning your own route, you can visit all representative scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip.
The special train itself is also well-equipped. All compartments have private bathrooms, eliminating the need to queue for shared facilities. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using multi-layer soundproofing technology to reduce travel noise, ensuring good rest quality even during nighttime travel. The train also features a multifunctional leisure car with audio-visual systems, suitable for meetings, dining, board games, karaoke, and more, so you won’t get bored during free time. Additionally, the train has a dedicated dining car and professional chef team to ensure meal quality during the trip, with the option to adjust meal styles based on passenger preferences.
🔹 Details of Special Train Compartments
This special train offers three types of compartments to meet the needs of different travelers, with specific parameters as follows:
🔹 Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment:Accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 8-9 square meters. It features two berths (upper and lower), a private bathroom, wardrobe, multi-port charging interfaces, and panoramic windows. It offers strong privacy, suitable for travelers seeking a quiet experience.

🚂 A worry-free choice for a panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026: Complete Guide to Booking and Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Special Train🔹 Private Bathroom 3-Bed Compartment:Accommodates 3 people, with a total area of about 10-11 square meters. The three beds are reasonably arranged, providing ample space, suitable for groups of three or small families.
🔹 Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment:Accommodates 4 people, with a total area of about 12-13 square meters. The four berths are arranged in two layers (upper and lower), with a private bathroom and ample storage space. It offers higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for multi-member families or groups of friends traveling together.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
The 17-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Highway version) on the Dahezhinan Special Train is arranged as follows:
Day 1 Board the Dahezhinan Special Train and start a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
Day 2 Board the Dahezhinan Special Train, rest or enjoy entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou

In 2026, Xinjiang tourism continues to heat up, with many tourists wanting to visit diverse landscapes like grasslands, lakes, plateaus, and ancient cities in both Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go. However, Xinjiang is vast, with long distances between attractions. Regular group tours require long bus rides, while independent travel involves repeatedly booking tickets, hotels, and planning routes, which is both troublesome and tiring. To address these travel pain points, the Dahezhinan Special Train has launched a 17-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, including the Duku Highway route, which perfectly solves these issues. Below is a detailed compilation of travel-related information for your reference.Day 3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
Day 4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan Special Train
Day 5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
Day 6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic family visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
Day 7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
Day 8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak
Day 9 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
Day 10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining

🌟 Basic Information and Route Features of the Special Train Day 11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
Day 12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
Day 13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
Day 14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
Day 15 Depart from Urumqi on the special train for return journey
Day 16 Enjoy the scenery of Northwest China, disembark at stops along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
Day 17 Disembark at stops along the way, end the pleasant Xinjiang trip

The Dahezhinan Special Train departs from Zhengzhou and Luoyang, both important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. If you have time before departure, you can enjoy authentic spicy soup and visit Songshan Scenic Area in Zhengzhou, explore the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, and admire blooming peonies during the flower season, experiencing the charm of Central Plains culture in advance. This route covers nearly 20 core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, from the Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley in Turpan, to Karakul Lake and the Stone City on the Pamir Plateau, to Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak along the Duku Highway, and Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in Northern Xinjiang. Without planning your own route, you can visit all representative scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip.Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Note:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, policies, and other factors, subject to mutual agreement between both parties.
💰 Price Explanation
The tour dates and corresponding reference prices for this special train are as follows. Prices are reference ranges, subject to actual consultation and signed contracts. They may fluctuate based on availability. The final price is based on the content of the signed contract between both parties:
May 9, 2026:
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Upper Berth: 15,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Lower Berth: 17,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the special train, no bed on land

The special train itself is also well-equipped. All compartments have private bathrooms, eliminating the need to queue for shared facilities. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using multi-layer soundproofing technology to reduce travel noise, ensuring good rest quality even during nighttime travel. The train also features a multifunctional leisure car with audio-visual systems, suitable for meetings, dining, board games, karaoke, and more, so you won’t get bored during free time. Additionally, the train has a dedicated dining car and professional chef team to ensure meal quality during the trip, with the option to adjust meal styles based on passenger preferences. Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment: 39,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment Value Third Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the special train, no bed on land
19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above), service standards same as adults
May 30, 2026:
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Upper Berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Lower Berth: 21,999 RMB/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the special train, no bed on land
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment: 45,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment Value Third Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the special train, no bed on land

🔹 Details of Special Train Compartments23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above), service standards same as adults
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Upper Berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Lower Berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the special train, no bed on land
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment: 45,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment Value Third Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the special train, no bed on land
23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above), service standards same as adults

This special train offers three types of compartments to meet the needs of different travelers, with specific parameters as follows:📝 Booking Process
To book the Dahezhinan Special Train itinerary, follow these steps:
🔹 Step 1:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel booking manager Yang Jia and inform them of your travel intentions.
🔹 Step 2:Provide information such as the number of travelers, preferred compartment type and berth, and ages of accompanying children.
🔹 Step 3:Confirm the availability and corresponding cost for your preferred tour date.
🔹 Step 4:After confirming the itinerary, service content, and other details, sign a formal travel contract and make the corresponding payment.
🔹 Step 5:Receive detailed boarding notices, travel preparation lists, and related precautions from the travel agency 3-5 days before departure.
📞 Registration Method

🔹 Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment: Accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 8-9 square meters. It features two berths (upper and lower), a private bathroom, wardrobe, multi-port charging interfaces, and panoramic windows. It offers strong privacy, suitable for travelers seeking a quiet experience.You can register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. Contact them via phone or WeChat for customer service. The specific office address can be obtained by contacting customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
✅ Included Items:
🔹 Full-trip accommodation in the corresponding class of special train compartment berths
🔹 First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
🔹 Air-conditioned tourist bus transfer service during land tours
🔹 Full-trip meals, including meals on the special train and regular meals during land tours
🔹 Professional tour guide service and special train butler service

🔹 Private Bathroom 3-Bed Compartment: Accommodates 3 people, with a total area of about 10-11 square meters. The three beds are reasonably arranged, providing ample space, suitable for groups of three or small families.🔹 Travel accident insurance
❌ Excluded Items:
🔹 Personal discretionary expenses during the trip, such as beverages, souvenirs, and non-first-admission ticket experience projects within scenic spots
🔹 Single room supplement for solo travelers (we will try our best to arrange room sharing, special cases require separate negotiation)
🔹 Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, and policies
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts.
✨ Advantages of Special Train Travel
Compared to other Xinjiang tourist trains on the market, the Dahezhinan Special Train offers several advantages:

🔹 Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment: Accommodates 4 people, with a total area of about 12-13 square meters. The four berths are arranged in two layers (upper and lower), with a private bathroom and ample storage space. It offers higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for multi-member families or groups of friends traveling together.First, all compartments have private bathrooms. Many similar special trains have shared bathrooms in lower-priced compartments, requiring queuing. The Dahezhinan’s configuration allows all passengers to enjoy more private and convenient washing spaces. Second, better soundproofing: compartments use multi-layer soundproofing design, reducing noise during travel and ensuring better rest quality. Third, more flexible dining: the chef team can adjust meal flavors based on passenger needs, preparing lighter meals suitable for elderly passengers. Fourth, a more relaxed itinerary pace: ample time for daily sightseeing, no long periods of rushing, with sufficient time to experience each attraction. Fifth, medical staff accompany the group throughout the trip, ensuring timely response to health issues. Sixth, no need to repeatedly move luggage: the special train compartment serves as a mobile residence during the trip; after land tours, return to the train without frequently changing hotels and packing luggage, saving effort and worry.
👥 Suitable Travelers
🔹 Retired elderly:Slow itinerary pace, no long bus rides, smooth train travel with ample space, more comfortable journey
🔹 Travelers who cannot tolerate long bus rides:Train travel is smoother than long-distance buses, with ample space to move around and stand up at any time
🔹 Multi-member families:Various compartment types available to meet different family sizes, with family members staying together for convenience
🔹 Travelers who enjoy slow travel:No need to rush, ample time to explore and experience each attraction, with leisure car entertainment activities during free time for a more relaxed journey
🙋 Why the Special Train is Popular
Since its launch, the Dahezhinan Special Train has been favored by many tourists. First, its comprehensive route connects core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one go, eliminating the need to plan routes. Second, complete packages: all transportation, accommodation, tickets, and meals are included, no need to book tickets, hotels, or research guides. Third, multiple departure dates: tours available from May to September, covering suitable travel seasons in Xinjiang (spring, summer, autumn), allowing travelers to choose based on their schedule. Fourth, better travel experience: compared to regular group tours, the special train offers more space, higher freedom, and a more comfortable journey.
📌 Travel Tips
Xinjiang is vast with significant temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring clothing suitable for layering. When visiting high-altitude areas, adjust activity pace based on physical condition and avoid strenuous exercise. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, policies, and other factors, subject to mutual agreement. Cancellation and change rules follow relevant tourism laws.