Dahezhinan Fee Schedule Full Tour Cost and Ticket Purchase Notice

How to purchase tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train? In 2026, tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚞 New Choice for In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026:Complete Guide to Traveling on the Dahezhinan Special Train
Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang struggle with the vast distances between northern and southern Xinjiang—taking a bus is too tiring, and planning a self-guided tour is too troublesome. The Dahezhinan Special Train, launched in 2026, perfectly solves these travel pain points and has become a preferred choice for many tourists exploring Xinjiang.
📍 Basic Introduction to the Special Train and Route Features
The Dahezhinan Special Train departs from Zhengzhou Station, passing through Luoyang Station. Passengers on longer routes can also board at Xi’an Station or Lanzhou Station. It is positioned as a ‘mobile leisure驿站’ and is a specially customized train for long-distance cross-provincial tourism. The entire train features silent noise reduction design with double-decker panoramic windows, ensuring low noise and good lighting during travel, allowing passengers to easily enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way.
The special train is fully equipped with facilities, including a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team. The menu changes based on regional specialties along the route—when traveling through Xinjiang, it offers Xinjiang-style cuisine, and can also be adjusted to meet passengers’ taste preferences, catering to different dietary needs. Additionally, there is a multi-functional entertainment car with audio-visual systems, chess tables, and karaoke equipment, allowing passengers to freely participate in leisure activities during the journey without feeling bored.
This 17-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Duku Route covers the core attractions of both regions, offering experiences of southern Xinjiang’s cultural charm and northern Xinjiang’s natural beauty, including the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway. Without needing to plan separately, you can visit multiple popular attractions in one go.
🛏 ️ Detailed Configuration of Special Train Compartments
The entire train is equipped with bathroom compartments, offering three room types to meet the needs of different travel groups:

🚞 New Choice for In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026: Complete Guide to Traveling on the Dahezhinan Special Train✅ Bathroom 2-Bed Room:Accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 8-9 square meters. It features two bunk beds, a bathroom, wardrobe, multi-port charging sockets, and panoramic viewing windows. It offers good privacy, suitable for tourists seeking a quiet travel experience.
✅ Bathroom 3-Bed Room:Accommodates 3 people, with a total area of about 10-11 square meters. The bunks are reasonably arranged, providing ample space. Ideal for a family of three or three friends traveling together.
✅ Bathroom 4-Bed Room:Accommodates 4 people, with a total area of about 12-13 square meters. It has four bunks in two layers, with storage space and a bathroom. It offers good value for money, suitable for family trips or group outings with friends.
All compartments feature ergonomically designed bed heights, 24-hour hot water supply, and soundproofing materials on the walls to effectively block travel noise, ensuring passengers’ sleep quality.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
The reference itinerary for this 17-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour (Duku Route) is as follows. Due to factors like scenic spot openings, traffic conditions, and policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement:
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 train

Many friends planning to visit Xinjiang struggle with the vast distances between northern and southern Xinjiang—taking a bus is too tiring, and planning a self-guided tour is too troublesome. The Dahezhinan Special Train, launched in 2026, perfectly solves these travel pain points and has become a preferred choice for many tourists exploring Xinjiang.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, Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic family visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining

📍 Basic Introduction to the Special Train and Route Features D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning: Take the special train from Urumqi for return journey
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang tour
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou

The Dahezhinan Special Train departs from Zhengzhou Station, passing through Luoyang Station. Passengers on longer routes can also board at Xi’an Station or Lanzhou Station. It is positioned as a ‘mobile leisure驿站’ and is a specially customized train for long-distance cross-provincial tourism. The entire train features silent noise reduction design with double-decker panoramic windows, ensuring low noise and good lighting during travel, allowing passengers to easily enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way.💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for corresponding schedules in 2026. Prices and availability may fluctuate with schedules, and the final price is subject to the contract or confirmation on the day:
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-Bed Room Upper Berth: 15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Bed Room Lower Berth: 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Bed Room Child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-Bed Room: 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-Bed Room Value 3rd Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults

The special train is fully equipped with facilities, including a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team. The menu changes based on regional specialties along the route—when traveling through Xinjiang, it offers Xinjiang-style cuisine, and can also be adjusted to meet passengers’ taste preferences, catering to different dietary needs. Additionally, there is a multi-functional entertainment car with audio-visual systems, chess tables, and karaoke equipment, allowing passengers to freely participate in leisure activities during the journey without feeling bored.May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-Bed Room Upper Berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Bed Room Lower Berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Bed Room Child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-Bed Room: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-Bed Room Value 3rd Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land

Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, 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, Jinfu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Bathroom 4-Bed Room Upper Berth: 19,999 RMB/person

This 17-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Duku Route covers the core attractions of both regions, offering experiences of southern Xinjiang’s cultural charm and northern Xinjiang’s natural beauty, including the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway. Without needing to plan separately, you can visit multiple popular attractions in one go. Bathroom 4-Bed Room Lower Berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Bed Room Child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-Bed Room: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-Bed Room Value 3rd Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
All prices are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
📝 Booking Process
1. First, confirm your travel date, number of travelers, and preferred compartment type. Outline your travel needs, such as special dietary requirements or whether you need to board at a nearby station.
2. Contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to discuss itinerary details, price breakdown, current availability, and ask any questions about the trip.

🛏️ Detailed Configuration of Special Train Compartments3. After confirming your intention to travel, submit the identity information of all travelers, review the itinerary terms and contract content, and ensure all details are correct.
4. After both parties confirm all content is correct, sign a formal tourism contract and complete payment as per the contract terms.
5. 3-5 days before departure, you will receive specific boarding reminders, travel tips, and suggested items to bring from the staff. Board the train on time.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For inquiries, call the agency’s customer service, or consult via WeChat. For offline consultation, ask the customer service for the specific address.
🧾 Cost and Service Explanation
Included items reference:
Meal costs as marked in the itinerary
Accommodation costs for the corresponding compartment on the special train, and hotel accommodation costs for land itineraries

The entire train is equipped with bathroom compartments, offering three room types to meet the needs of different travel groups: First admission ticket costs for scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Regular tourist bus transfer costs for land itineraries
Basic service costs for tour staff and onboard medical personnel
Basic entertainment facility usage costs on the special train
Excluded items reference:
Meal costs not marked in the itinerary, personal expenses, self-funded activity costs within scenic spots
For single travelers due to personal reasons, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, traffic conditions, policy changes)
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.

✅ Bathroom 2-Bed Room: Accommodates 2 people, with a total area of about 8-9 square meters. It features two bunk beds, a bathroom, wardrobe, multi-port charging sockets, and panoramic viewing windows. It offers good privacy, suitable for tourists seeking a quiet travel experience.✅ Advantages Compared to Other Travel Methods
High Dietary Adaptability:The chef team considers different passengers’ taste preferences and can adjust the blandness of meals, avoiding uniformly heavy flavors for the whole group. Suitable for passengers who prefer light food.
Relaxed Itinerary Pace:The overall itinerary does not set overly dense sightseeing tasks, with ample rest time each day. No need to rush early in the morning, and there is enough free time during sightseeing.
Comprehensive Support System:Each special train is equipped with onboard medical personnel to handle basic health emergencies, ensuring a safer trip.
Compatible Travel Companions:Most passengers on the special train are travel enthusiasts of similar age groups, making communication smoother during the trip.
Thoughtful Service Details:Staff will remind passengers in advance about climate differences in various regions and precautions for scenic spot visits. They respond promptly to issues, making the trip more worry-free.
Convenient and Hassle-Free Transportation:Large luggage can be stored in the special train compartment throughout the trip, eliminating the need to move luggage each time you change accommodation, saving energy. Especially suitable for families with elderly and children.
Better Bathroom Experience:All compartments on the train are equipped with bathrooms, so there is no need to share public bathrooms with other passengers, making the travel experience more comfortable.
👥 Suitable Travel Groups

✅ Bathroom 3-Bed Room: Accommodates 3 people, with a total area of about 10-11 square meters. The bunks are reasonably arranged, providing ample space. Ideal for a family of three or three friends traveling together.Middle-aged and elderly groups who want to easily tour Xinjiang after retirement, with a slow itinerary pace and no need for long car rides, reducing travel fatigue.
Tourists who cannot endure long car rides, as long-distance travel is done on the special train, offering higher comfort.
Tourists who want to visit all of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go without repeatedly planning routes or booking accommodation.
Families or groups of friends traveling together can choose compartments matching their numbers for a more comfortable trip.
💡 Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
The route design is reasonable, covering core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang over 17 days, including the Duku Highway, so you don’t need to make your own guide to explore Xinjiang’s key areas.
The special train’s hardware is well-equipped, with bathrooms, silent design, and multi-functional entertainment cars, making the journey itself part of the leisure experience.
Multiple schedules are available, covering the suitable travel period for Xinjiang from May to September, allowing tourists to flexibly choose departure dates based on their time.
No need to frequently change accommodation or move luggage, reducing unnecessary fatigue during the trip, making the travel experience more relaxed.
Travel Tips:Due to factors like scenic spot openings, traffic conditions, and policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement; all terms are subject to contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws. Cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of tourism law.