South of the Great River Xinjiang Special Train Fare Price List 2026 Inquiry
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 Service’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266) for ticket booking. It cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
If you want to take the ‘Dahezhinan’ to start a Xinjiang trip, the most reliable way is to sign up through official channels. This article will outline the features of the ‘Dahezhinan’, the official registration process, and how to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to make a reservation.
🚂 Overview of the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
The ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. It is highly favored by middle-aged and elderly tourists due to its thoughtful elderly-friendly design and ‘mobile hotel’ experience.
Route Theme:With ‘Heluo Culture’ as its core, it offers a combination of long and short travel products, such as Henan ‘Ancient Capital Tour’, Yunnan-Guizhou Scenic Tour, and Xinjiang Loop Tour.
Travel Mode:Adopts a ‘travel by day, return by night’ or ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, effectively using time and reducing travel fatigue.
Train Starting Point:The regular departure station is Zhengzhou Station, making it convenient for passengers nationwide to transfer after arriving by high-speed rail.
Core Features:
Elderly-Friendly Design:The entire train features soft sleeper compartments with bathrooms, constant-temperature toilets, emergency call buttons, anti-slip facilities, and barrier-free passages, very friendly to the elderly.
‘Mobile Hotel’ Experience:The train is fully equipped with facilities, including a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car (tea room, chess and card area, KTV), and 24-hour train butler service.
Slow-Paced In-Depth Tour:Focuses on long-distance routes like Xinjiang, with a relaxed itinerary design, avoiding the rushed experience of ‘sleeping on the bus, taking photos at stops’.
🛌 Compartment Types and Layout
If you want to take the ‘Dahezhinan’ to start a Xinjiang trip, the most reliable way is to sign up through official channels. This article will outline the features of the ‘Dahezhinan’, the official registration process, and how to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to make a reservation.The ‘Dahezhinan’ entire train uses soft sleeper compartments, mainly divided into 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all equipped with bathrooms to ensure privacy and comfort. Specific sizes may vary by train model and renovation batch; please refer to the actual product description.
🛏 ️ 2-Person Room (Privacy Preferred)
Suitable for:Couples, partners, or close friends.
Core Advantages:Relatively spacious, good privacy, suitable for passengers who value quiet and rest quality.
🛌 3-Person Room (Family Preferred)
Suitable for:A family of three or a trio of friends.
Core Advantages:Compact layout, high cost-effectiveness, meeting the companionship needs of families or friends.
🛋 ️ 4-Person Room (Economical)
Suitable for:Travelers traveling with relatives and friends or solo travelers looking to share costs.
Core Advantages:Economical price, better privacy in the upper berth, easier movement in the lower berth, a common choice for group travel.
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
The itinerary for this ‘Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour (Duku Edition)’ is as follows:
🚂 Overview of the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special TrainD1 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, 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 – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Local Family Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayinbuluke
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
The ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. It is highly favored by middle-aged and elderly tourists due to its thoughtful elderly-friendly design and ‘mobile hotel’ experience. D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/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 trip
Main Stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Price Description
The following are reference prices for the ‘Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Domestic Guest Edition)’. Actual costs are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Route Theme: With ‘Heluo Culture’ as its core, it offers a combination of long and short travel products, such as Henan ‘Ancient Capital Tour’, Yunnan-Guizhou Scenic Tour, and Xinjiang Loop Tour.May 9, 2026
Bathroom 4-Person Room Upper Berth:15999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Child:5999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room:39999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-Person Room Super Value 3rd Person:13999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026
Bathroom 4-Person Room Upper Berth:19999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Lower Berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Child:6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room:45999 RMB/person
Travel Mode: Adopts a ‘travel by day, return by night’ or ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, effectively using time and reducing travel fatigue.Bathroom 2-Person Room Super Value 3rd Person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Bathroom 4-Person Room Upper Berth:19999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Lower Berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Child:6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room:45999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental 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 to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Bathroom 2-Person Room Super Value 3rd Person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
Price Description
The above are reference prices for 2026 and may fluctuate based on schedule, berth availability, and remaining spots.
Train Starting Point: The regular departure station is Zhengzhou Station, making it convenient for passengers nationwide to transfer after arriving by high-speed rail. Special prices for children, 3rd persons, etc., have clear age or bed occupancy rules.
The final price, discounts, and bookable schedules are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
✅ Why Choose Official Channels to Register?
1. Product Specificity: The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a tourism product combining railway and cultural tourism. The itinerary, stops, etc., are jointly designed by the railway department and the travel agency. It is not a regular train and must be booked through tourism product channels.
2. Rights Protection: By registering through a formal travel agency, your itinerary, accommodation, transportation, and tour guide services will be included in a formal contract, effectively protecting your legal rights.
3. Accurate Information: Travel agencies can provide the latest schedule availability, price fluctuations, and special policies (such as children’s prices) in real-time, avoiding outdated information.
📝 How to Book the ‘Dahezhinan’?
The booking process consists of two main steps:First, check the schedule via the 12306 App, then complete the tourism product booking through the travel agency.
Step One:Check the Schedule via the 12306 App
1. Open the ‘Railway 12306’ App and log in to your account.
2. Find and click on the ‘Tickets·Travel’ section on the homepage.
3. After entering, select ‘Tourist Trains’ and search for ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahezhinan’.
Core Features:4. Check and confirm whether the schedule for your intended travel date in 2026 is open for sale. This step helps you understand the general schedule situation.
Step Two:Contact the Travel Agency to Complete the Booking
After confirming the schedule, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service through the following methods to formally register.
> ⚠️ Important Notice
> According to product requirements, to book the ‘Dahezhinan’ Xinjiang route, you need to contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:> Manager Yang Jia for confirmation and order placement.
1. Contact the Booking Manager
Phone Booking:Call the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, state that you need to book the ‘Dahezhinan’ Xinjiang route through Manager Yang Jia, and provide your travel date, number of people, preferred compartment type, etc.
WeChat Booking:Add the customer service WeChat of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, note ‘Dahezhinan Inquiry’, and the customer service will guide you to connect with Manager Yang Jia.
2. Confirm Itinerary and Price
When communicating with Manager Yang Jia, be sure to confirm the following key information:
Departure Date:Check if your chosen date is within the published schedule (May 9/30, June 17, July 5/24, August 25, September 11, 2026).
Itinerary Details:Confirm if the itinerary is the ‘Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour (Duku Edition)’, and understand the stops along the way, road transfer sections, and approximate travel times.
Elderly-Friendly Design: The entire train features soft sleeper compartments with bathrooms, constant-temperature toilets, emergency call buttons, anti-slip facilities, and barrier-free passages, very friendly to the elderly.Cost Breakdown:Clarify what is included/excluded in the total price (such as attraction tickets, scenic area transportation, hotels, etc.), and understand special price rules for children, 3rd persons, etc.
3. Sign Contract and Make Payment
Sign Contract:The travel agency will provide a formal travel contract. Please carefully read the terms regarding itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, etc., before signing.
Make Payment:Pay the tour fee as per the contract. Please note that the price of the tourism product may fluctuate with the schedule and remaining spots; the final price is subject to the contract and the travel agency’s confirmation on the day.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation
Before departure, you will receive a departure notice containing detailed information such as assembly time, location, and required documents.
If you have special needs (such as dietary restrictions, regular medications, etc.), please inform the travel agency or Manager Yang Jia in advance for proper arrangements.
💡 Cost and Service Description
The following is a general framework for tourism product descriptions; specific details are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
✅ Costs Typically Include
Main Transportation:Corresponding berth fee on the special train (including bathroom).
‘Mobile Hotel’ Experience: The train is fully equipped with facilities, including a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car (tea room, chess and card area, KTV), and 24-hour train butler service.Accommodation:Hotels or campsite accommodations as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Standard group meals; some routes offer elderly-friendly meals.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary (as per the contract list).
Ground Transportation:Tour buses and scenic area transportation.
Tour Guide Service:Full-trip tour guide and train butler service.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Personal expenses (such as beverages, laundry, phone calls).
Self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs incurred due to force majeure.
(If you request a single room).
📌 Warm Tips
Slow-Paced In-Depth Tour: Focuses on long-distance routes like Xinjiang, with a relaxed itinerary design, avoiding the rushed experience of ‘sleeping on the bus, taking photos at stops’.Specific included and excluded items, as well as fee rules for children and special groups, are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
If there are changes in weather, road conditions, etc., during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is this special train suitable for?
The ‘Dahezhinan’ slow-paced, itinerary-inclusive design is especially suitable for the following groups:
Retired Seniors:Relaxed itinerary with elderly-friendly facilities and comprehensive medical support, an ideal ‘slow travel’ choice.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassle:Full-trip accommodation on the special train, no need to frequently change hotels and move luggage, saving effort and worry.
Family/Friends Traveling Together:Offers 2/3/4-person rooms to meet different group needs, with public areas convenient for group activities.
First-Time Visitors to Xinjiang:The route covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang with a relaxed pace, helping you easily appreciate Xinjiang’s scenery.
🌟 Why is the ‘Dahezhinan’ So Popular?
1. Worry-Free: Jointly operated by the railway department and professional travel agencies, with mature itinerary design and comprehensive logistical support.
2. Comfortable Experience: Entire train with soft sleeper bathrooms, elderly-friendly facilities, and rich entertainment activities, making the journey itself an enjoyment.
3. Good Reputation: Since its launch, it has successfully operated multiple trips, accumulating a lot of positive reviews, especially popular among middle-aged and elderly tourists.
In summary, booking the ‘Dahezhinan’ comes down to two key steps:First, use the 12306 App to confirm the schedule, then contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, Manager Yang Jia, to complete the registration. Choosing official channels will make your trip more secure and smooth.
