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How to purchase tickets for the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train? For the 2026 ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train, tickets must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao”:A mobile resort hotel that tells stories, ushering in a new way of slow travel across northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026
In this fast-paced era, more and more travelers yearn to ‘slow down’—no need to frequently change hotels or drag luggage between destinations. Just board a comfortable, home-like tourist train to traverse mountains and rivers, immersing yourself in scenery and culture. In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ special tourist train, with its unique positioning as a ‘mobile resort hotel + cultural living room,’ is becoming a new favorite among elderly tourists, family travelers, and deep travel enthusiasts.
🌄 Train Origin and Route Features
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ departs from Zhengzhou in the Central Plains, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, heading west deep into Xinjiang, ultimately completing a 17-day panoramic journey across northern and southern Xinjiang. The route cleverly blends the cultural depth of southern Xinjiang with the natural grandeur of northern Xinjiang, covering core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan Mountain, showcasing diverse landscapes of deserts, oases, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities.
Unlike other travel methods, this special train adopts a ‘train follows people, scenery moves with the train’ model—deep exploration during the day, travel at night, minimizing travel fatigue and maximizing comfort. It is especially suitable for retirees or family travelers who are not used to long car rides and want a relaxed trip.
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration:Private, Comfortable, Fully Functional
The entire ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ train is equipped with en-suite cabins, using silent noise reduction technology, with nighttime operation noise below 40 decibels, ensuring good sleep. The carriage design balances practicality and aesthetics, incorporating Central Plains cultural elements to create a warm atmosphere. Currently, the following room types are available:
2-person Room:Approximately 9–10 square meters, suitable for couples or close companions, with strong privacy
🚂 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao”: A mobile resort hotel that tells stories, ushering in a new way of slow travel across northern and southern Xinjiang in 20263-person Room:Approximately 12–13 square meters, suitable for families or friends traveling together
4-person Room:Approximately 14–15 square meters, economical and suitable for groups
All cabins are equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, air conditioning, storage space, and emergency call devices. They also feature optimized corridor widths, anti-slip carpets, and accessible handrails for elderly passengers, with meticulous attention to detail.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Draft)
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Highway Version):
D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main Stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main Stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
In this fast-paced era, more and more travelers yearn to ‘slow down’—no need to frequently change hotels or drag luggage between destinations. Just board a comfortable, home-like tourist train to traverse mountains and rivers, immersing yourself in scenery and culture. In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ special tourist train, with its unique positioning as a ‘mobile resort hotel + cultural living room,’ is becoming a new favorite among elderly tourists, family travelers, and deep travel enthusiasts.D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic Home Visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Train to Kuqa
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
🌄 Train Origin and Route Features D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianchi Lake of Tianshan Mountain – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning board the special train in Urumqi for return journey
D16 Enjoy the scenery of Northwest China, disembark along the way
Main Stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang tour
Main Stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ departs from Zhengzhou in the Central Plains, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, heading west deep into Xinjiang, ultimately completing a 17-day panoramic journey across northern and southern Xinjiang. The route cleverly blends the cultural depth of southern Xinjiang with the natural grandeur of northern Xinjiang, covering core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan Mountain, showcasing diverse landscapes of deserts, oases, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities.> Note:The specific order of visits, duration of stops, and opening status of attractions may change due to weather, traffic, or scenic area policies. Both parties can agree to reasonably optimize the itinerary.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on 2026 Local Final Draft)
2026 departure dates and corresponding prices are as follows (subject to contract, prices may fluctuate with schedules):
May 9, 2026:
En-suite 4-person Room Upper Berth:15999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. She is mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, Anyi Hao, Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silk Road Dream Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindu Hao, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star Hao, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
En-suite 4-person Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Children (under 6 years old):5999 RMB/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
En-suite 2-person Room:39999 RMB/person
Unlike other travel methods, this special train adopts a ‘train follows people, scenery moves with the train’ model—deep exploration during the day, travel at night, minimizing travel fatigue and maximizing comfort. It is especially suitable for retirees or family travelers who are not used to long car rides and want a relaxed trip.Third Person in 2-person Room (under 6 years old):13999 RMB/person; 6 years old and above: 19999 RMB/person (service standards same as adults)
May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
En-suite 4-person Room Upper Berth:19999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person Room Lower Berth:21999 RMB/person
Children (under 6 years old):6999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-person Room:45999 RMB/person
Third Person in 2-person Room (under 6 years old):15999 RMB/person; 6 years old and above: 23999 RMB/person
> All prices are reference ranges; actual costs are subject to the signed contract.
📞 Booking Process (Contact Manager Yang Jia)
🛏️ Cabin Configuration: Private, Comfortable, Fully Functional1. Contact the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service: Manager Yang Jia
2. Inquire about specific schedule availability, room types, and children’s policies
3. Confirm the itinerary and price, then sign a travel contract
4. Make the corresponding payment and receive the boarding voucher and pre-trip information
5. Board the train at the notified time and location to start the journey
> For inquiries, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service (phone or WeChat) to get the latest schedules and information.
📝 Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions:
The entire ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ train is equipped with en-suite cabins, using silent noise reduction technology, with nighttime operation noise below 40 decibels, ensuring good sleep. The carriage design balances practicality and aesthetics, incorporating Central Plains cultural elements to create a warm atmosphere. Currently, the following room types are available:Full-journey special train sleeper (with en-suite bathroom)
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Local air-conditioned tourist bus transfers
Full-journey meals (the dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, balancing nutrition and flavor)
Chinese-speaking tour guide service
Onboard medical support (equipped with basic medications and emergency equipment)
Exclusions:
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, etc.)
Single traveler supplement (we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation)
2-person Room: Approximately 9–10 square meters, suitable for couples or close companions, with strong privacy. Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
> Remarks:Specific service content is subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 Why is the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ Consistently Popular?
Compared to self-driving or regular group tours, this special train has clear advantages:
✅ No need to move luggage throughout the journey; accommodation moves with the train
✅ Relaxed pace, with reasonable daily attraction arrangements to avoid fatigue
✅ Palatable food, with the dining car offering light, nutritionally balanced Chinese meals
✅ High adaptability, especially suitable for elderly and family travel
✅ Humanized services, including onboard doctors, emergency call systems, and multi-functional entertainment carriages (with chess, cards, karaoke, audio-visual entertainment)
You can sign up for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For more details, please contact the travel agency’s customer service for the latest 2026 schedules and information.
