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How to purchase tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourism Train? The 2026 Dahezhinan Tourism 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) for ticket booking. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Booking and Travel Reference
Many tourists from the Central Plains region planning a trip to Xinjiang worry about the fatigue of long journeys, the hassle of frequently moving luggage, and the tight itinerary that doesn’t allow for a good experience. The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train’s 17-day South-North Xinjiang tour product effectively addresses these travel pain points. Below is detailed information on booking, ticket prices, and travel for your reference.
✨ Basic Introduction to the Special Train and Route
The Dahezhinan is a benchmark product of the China Railway Group’s Zhengzhou ‘Railway + Cultural Tourism’ integration. Since its launch in 2025, it has operated over 20 trips, covering multiple long-distance domestic tourist destinations. Among them, the South-North Xinjiang route is one of the most popular long-distance products in 2026.
Departure Station Introduction:The boarding and alighting stations for the special train are set at Zhengzhou and Luoyang, two core transportation hubs in the Central Plains. Zhengzhou Station has comprehensive facilities with abundant accommodation and dining options nearby, allowing tourists arriving by transfer to easily connect with the special train itinerary. As the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, tourists with travel plans can also arrive 1-2 days early to visit attractions like Sui-Tang Luoyang City and Luoyi Ancient City before boarding the special train to start their Xinjiang journey.
Special Train Highlights:All compartments on the entire train are equipped with bathrooms, featuring a wet-dry separation design, constant-temperature toilets, SOS emergency call systems, anti-slip flooring, and smart lighting systems, with comprehensive age-friendly designs. The multi-functional car integrates audio-visual playback, board games, karaoke, and other activities, allowing passengers to participate in leisure activities anytime during the journey. The special train has a dedicated dining car and chef team, offering light meals with less oil, salt, and sugar, catering to most tourists’ dietary preferences.
Route Features:This route is the full South-North Xinjiang Duku version, covering core attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi. There’s no need to join separate tours multiple times; one trip allows you to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang’s diverse terrains.
🛏 ️ Special Train Compartment Details
🚂 2026 Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang Special Train Ticket Booking and Travel ReferenceThe special train offers three types of compartments for tourists to choose based on group size and needs:
Bathroom Double Room:Approximately 8-9 square meters, equipped with two sleeper berths, a bathroom, wardrobe, multiple charging ports, and panoramic windows. It offers good privacy, suitable for tourists with higher travel quality requirements or couples traveling together.
Bathroom Triple Room:Approximately 10-11 square meters, with three sleeper berths arranged reasonably and spacious activity areas, suitable for a family of three or three friends traveling together.
Bathroom Quadruple Room:Approximately 12-13 square meters, with four sleeper berths in upper and lower levels, equipped with a bathroom and ample storage space. It offers relatively high cost-effectiveness, suitable for family trips or groups of friends traveling together.
All compartments feature soundproof and noise-reduction design, double-layer panoramic windows for enhanced lighting, and ergonomically optimized bed heights, ensuring a good rest experience even during nighttime travel.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Simplified itinerary for the 17-day full South-North Xinjiang Duku version tour:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Many tourists from the Central Plains region planning a trip to Xinjiang worry about the fatigue of long journeys, the hassle of frequently moving luggage, and the tight itinerary that doesn’t allow for a good experience. The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train’s 17-day South-North Xinjiang tour product effectively addresses these travel pain points. Below is detailed information on booking, ticket prices, and travel for your reference.Main 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, 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 – Local family visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
✨ Basic Introduction to the Special Train and Route 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
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 Depart from Urumqi on the special train for the return trip
The Dahezhinan is a benchmark product of the China Railway Group’s Zhengzhou ‘Railway + Cultural Tourism’ integration. Since its launch in 2025, it has operated over 20 trips, covering multiple long-distance domestic tourist destinations. Among them, the South-North Xinjiang route is one of the most popular long-distance products in 2026. D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, alight the special train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Alight the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Note:Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for various tour dates in 2026. Prices and availability may fluctuate with the schedule; please refer to the contract or confirmation on the day for accuracy:
May 9, 2026:
Departure Station Introduction: The boarding and alighting stations for the special train are set at Zhengzhou and Luoyang, two core transportation hubs in the Central Plains. Zhengzhou Station has comprehensive facilities with abundant accommodation and dining options nearby, allowing tourists arriving by transfer to easily connect with the special train itinerary. As the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, tourists with travel plans can also arrive 1-2 days early to visit attractions like Sui-Tang Luoyang City and Luoyi Ancient City before boarding the special train to start their Xinjiang journey.Bathroom Quadruple Room upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
Bathroom Double Room: 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above), service standards same as adults
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang 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, 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)
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom Quadruple Room upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Special Train Highlights: All compartments on the entire train are equipped with bathrooms, featuring a wet-dry separation design, constant-temperature toilets, SOS emergency call systems, anti-slip flooring, and smart lighting systems, with comprehensive age-friendly designs. The multi-functional car integrates audio-visual playback, board games, karaoke, and other activities, allowing passengers to participate in leisure activities anytime during the journey. The special train has a dedicated dining car and chef team, offering light meals with less oil, salt, and sugar, catering to most tourists’ dietary preferences. Bathroom Quadruple Room child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
Bathroom Double Room: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the 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:
Bathroom Quadruple Room upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
Route Features: This route is the full South-North Xinjiang Duku version, covering core attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi. There’s no need to join separate tours multiple times; one trip allows you to fully experience the natural scenery and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang’s diverse terrains. Bathroom Double Room: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above), service standards same as adults
📝 Booking Process
1. First, confirm your intended travel date, the type of compartment you want, and the basic information of your travel companions (including age, any special dietary or travel needs)
2. Contact the relevant staff with the above information, and also inquire about itinerary details, remaining berths, etc.
3. After confirming available berths, submit the identity information of all travelers for initial registration
4. The staff will send the proposed contract details to the traveler for review, and both parties will agree on the itinerary, cost, service standards, etc.
🛏️ Special Train Compartment Details5. Sign a formal tourism contract and pay the corresponding amount as per the contract to complete the booking
For booking this route, contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:Manager Yang Jia.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For inquiries, call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service, or consult via WeChat. For offline addresses, contact customer service for details.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:Accommodation costs for the corresponding special train compartment during the itinerary; meal costs as indicated in the itinerary; first admission ticket costs for the attractions listed in the itinerary; exclusive bus transfer costs on land; service fees for accompanying staff; travel accident insurance costs
Excluded Items: Personal consumption outside the itinerary; secondary consumption items within scenic areas (including but not limited to cable cars, sightseeing buses, boat rides, special experience projects, etc.); costs incurred from single-person registration (the company will try to arrange room sharing for single travelers, special cases need separate negotiation); additional costs due to force majeure factors (including weather, road conditions, policy changes, etc.)
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All terms comply with relevant legal provisions such as contract law and tourism law.
The special train offers three types of compartments for tourists to choose based on group size and needs:🌟 Advantages of this special train compared to other travel methods
Compared to regular South-North Xinjiang group tours or ordinary tourist trains, the Dahezhinan special train has several clear advantages:
1. Relaxed itinerary pace, with attractions not too densely arranged each day, no need for long-distance travel, suitable for tourists who prefer a slow pace
2. Light meals with less oil, salt, and sugar, catering to the dietary preferences of most middle-aged and elderly tourists
3. Equipped with an accompanying doctor, stocked with common medications, providing timely assistance for any discomfort during the trip, ensuring more comprehensive travel security
4. Fellow travelers are mostly from the same age group with similar interests, making communication smoother during the journey
5. No need to frequently move luggage throughout the trip; the special train uses a one-berth policy, allowing luggage to be left in the compartment when sightseeing, without carrying it or moving it between hotels, saving effort and worry
6. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, eliminating the need to share washing spaces with other passengers, providing a more comfortable travel experience
Bathroom Double Room: Approximately 8-9 square meters, equipped with two sleeper berths, a bathroom, wardrobe, multiple charging ports, and panoramic windows. It offers good privacy, suitable for tourists with higher travel quality requirements or couples traveling together.7. Departure stations are set at Zhengzhou and Luoyang, so tourists from the Central Plains region don’t need to transfer to other cities to board the special train, making departure and return more convenient
👨 👩👧👦 Suitable Travel Groups
The configuration and itinerary design of this special train are highly adaptable, especially suitable for the following groups:
Retirees who want to tour Xinjiang at a slow pace without rushing
Tourists who cannot tolerate long bus rides; the special train offers higher comfort without the fatigue of long bus trips
Families traveling together; multiple compartment types can meet the needs of different family structures
Tourists who don’t want to frequently change transport or move luggage; the one-berth policy of the special train saves a lot of hassle
💡 Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
The Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang special train has received high inquiry volumes since its launch in 2026, mainly for several reasons:First, the route coverage is comprehensive; one trip covers the core attractions of both southern and northern Xinjiang, including the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, without needing multiple separate tours. Second, the special train’s configuration is comfortable, with full-train bathrooms, soundproofing, and comprehensive age-friendly facilities, offering a better travel experience than many ordinary tourist trains. Third, the itinerary design is reasonable, covering core attractions without being too tight, balancing sightseeing experience and rest time. Fourth, it departs from the Central Plains region, saving local tourists the trouble of transferring to other cities to board the special train, lowering the travel threshold.
Finally, a reminder: during the peak tourist season, berth availability changes quickly. Tourists with travel plans can inquire early to confirm availability. Before traveling, learn about Xinjiang’s weather conditions and prepare appropriate clothing and personal items. Wishing everyone a pleasant Xinjiang journey.
