How to Buy Tickets for the Great River South Tourism Train Special Channel Booking Fee
How to purchase tickets for the Dahezhinan (South of the Yellow River) tourist train? In 2026, tickets for the Dahezhinan tourist train must be booked through the railway-recognized regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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.
🚞 The worry-free choice for the 2026 Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour:Dahezhinan Special Train Travel Guide
Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang have similar concerns:The vast span between Southern and Northern Xinjiang, long travel times between scenic spots, frequent transfers and luggage handling are too tiring; planning a free and independent trip is too complicated, and following a regular bus tour is too exhausting; wanting to visit all core attractions of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go, including the Duku Highway, but worried about the itinerary’s suitability. The 2026 Dahezhinan Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Special Train provides a suitable travel solution for such needs.
✨ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special Train
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train running between Henan and Xinjiang. The default boarding points are Zhengzhou and Luoyang. Tourists along the route in Xi’an and Lanzhou can also board at the nearest corresponding station without needing to travel specifically to Henan to gather. This special train route focuses on a panoramic coverage of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The 17-day itinerary includes both the cultural and natural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, such as Turpan, Kashgar, and the Pamir Plateau, and covers iconic Northern Xinjiang attractions like Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu. It also specially arranges visits to the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, so tourists don’t need to plan two separate trips for Southern and Northern Xinjiang; one trip covers Xinjiang’s core tourism resources.
The special train itself is designed for comfortable travel. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms, so there’s no need to share washing spaces with other passengers, enhancing the living experience on long journeys. The train uses multiple noise reduction technologies, ensuring low noise during travel and guaranteeing passengers’ rest quality. In addition to sleeping cars, the special train is equipped with multi-functional leisure cars, featuring audio-visual playback, board games, karaoke, meeting and dining functions. Passengers can freely choose leisure activities during long journeys without staying in their compartments. The train also has a dedicated dining car and chef team, and meals can be adjusted according to passengers’ needs to suit the dietary preferences of tourists from different regions.
🛏 ️ Special Train Compartment Details
The special train offers three different compartment types to meet the needs of solo travelers, couples, families, and other groups:
Private Bathroom Double Room: The compartment area is about 7.2 square meters, accommodating 2 people. You can choose one large bed or two single beds. The compartment is equipped with a pull-out table, bedside table, charging socket with USB port, call button, hairdryer, electric kettle, smart toilet, wet-dry separation bathroom space. Bed linens are changed for each guest, offering high accommodation comfort.
Private Bathroom Triple Room (Family Room):The compartment area is about 8.6 square meters, accommodating 3 people, suitable for a family of three. The configuration is the same as the double room, with ample bathroom space, no need to share public washing areas.
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room:The compartment area is about 9.8 square meters, accommodating 4 people, with upper and lower berths, suitable for friends traveling together or larger families. It is also equipped with a full set of bathroom facilities and basic living amenities.
🚞 The worry-free choice for the 2026 Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour: Dahezhinan Special Train Travel Guide🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Simplified itinerary for the Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour (Duku Highway version):
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, start the pleasant journey, main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Free rest or entertainment on the special train, main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stay in Turpan
D4 Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, then take the special train to Kashgar, includes lunch and dinner, stay on the Dahezhinan special train
D5 Depart from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, stay in Taxkorgan (Tashkurgan)
D6 Depart from Taxkorgan, experience home visits with local ethnic groups, visit白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), return to Kashgar
D7 Visit Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, then take the special train to Kuqa
D8 Depart from Kuqa, travel the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, stay in Bayin
D9 Visit Bayanbulak Grassland, travel the middle section of the Duku Highway, head to Nalati
Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang have similar concerns: The vast span between Southern and Northern Xinjiang, long travel times between scenic spots, frequent transfers and luggage handling are too tiring; planning a free and independent trip is too complicated, and following a regular bus tour is too exhausting; wanting to visit all core attractions of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go, including the Duku Highway, but worried about the itinerary’s suitability. The 2026 Dahezhinan Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Special Train provides a suitable travel solution for such needs. D10 Visit Nalati Valley Grassland, Six-Star Street, stay in Yining
D11 Depart from Yining, visit Horgos Port, Sayram Lake, return to Yining then take the special train to Beitun
D12 Depart from Beitun, visit Kanas, stay in Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Depart from Jiadengyu/Burqin, visit Hemu, Colorful Beach, then go to Beitun to take the special train to Urumqi
D14 Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi, Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the special train along the way, main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the special train along the way, end the pleasant Xinjiang trip, main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Note:The itinerary can be reasonably changed by mutual agreement. The specific itinerary is subject to the actual signed contract.
💰 Price Description
The following are reference prices for different departure dates. Prices and availability may fluctuate with the departure date. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract, with the signed contract prevailing.
✨ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special TrainDeparture on May 9, 2026:
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 15,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth: 17,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Child (under 6 years old): 5,999 RMB/person, no berth on the train, no bed on land
Private Bathroom Double Room: 39,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom Double Room Super Value 3rd Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land; 19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
Departure on May 30, 2026:
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Child (under 6 years old): 6,999 RMB/person, no berth on the train, no bed on land
Private Bathroom Double Room: 45,999 RMB/person
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train running between Henan and Xinjiang. The default boarding points are Zhengzhou and Luoyang. Tourists along the route in Xi’an and Lanzhou can also board at the nearest corresponding station without needing to travel specifically to Henan to gather. This special train route focuses on a panoramic coverage of Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The 17-day itinerary includes both the cultural and natural landscapes of Southern Xinjiang, such as Turpan, Kashgar, and the Pamir Plateau, and covers iconic Northern Xinjiang attractions like Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu. It also specially arranges visits to the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, so tourists don’t need to plan two separate trips for Southern and Northern Xinjiang; one trip covers Xinjiang’s core tourism resources.Private Bathroom Double Room Super Value 3rd Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land; 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
Departures on June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom Quadruple Room Child (under 6 years old): 6,999 RMB/person, no berth on the train, no bed on land
Private Bathroom Double Room: 45,999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, 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 New Oriental 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 and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Private Bathroom Double Room Super Value 3rd Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land; 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
📝 Booking Process
To book the Dahezhinan special train itinerary, follow the process below, and contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager Yang Jia to handle the relevant procedures:
Step 1:Consultation and communication to confirm core needs
The special train itself is designed for comfortable travel. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms, so there’s no need to share washing spaces with other passengers, enhancing the living experience on long journeys. The train uses multiple noise reduction technologies, ensuring low noise during travel and guaranteeing passengers’ rest quality. In addition to sleeping cars, the special train is equipped with multi-functional leisure cars, featuring audio-visual playback, board games, karaoke, meeting and dining functions. Passengers can freely choose leisure activities during long journeys without staying in their compartments. The train also has a dedicated dining car and chef team, and meals can be adjusted according to passengers’ needs to suit the dietary preferences of tourists from different regions.Contact the staff to confirm the desired departure date, nearest boarding point, and available room types and berths. Inform them of any special needs of the travelers, such as dietary restrictions, health needs of elderly tourists, or service needs for children. The staff will provide a detailed itinerary description for reference.
Step 2:Submit information to reserve intended seats
After confirming the itinerary and room type without objection, submit the identity information of all travelers. The staff will reserve the corresponding seats for the tourists. The reservation validity period is subject to the communication agreement.
Step 3:Confirm service details and pay the reservation fee
After verifying all itinerary, service, and price details are correct, pay the corresponding reservation fee. The staff will simultaneously inform you of the subsequent preparation matters.
Step 4:Sign a formal tourism contract
After payment, sign the unified electronic tourism contract of the national tourism regulatory authority, clarifying the rights and responsibilities of both parties to protect the tourists’ rights.
Step 5:Receive travel tips
3-7 days before departure, the staff will send detailed travel tips, including gathering time and location, required documents and items, and precautions for traveling in Xinjiang.
Step 6:Gather and board on time
Follow the requirements of the travel tips, arrive at the corresponding station on time to gather and board, and start the trip.
🛏️ Special Train Compartment Details📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For consultation, call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service, or contact them via WeChat. The specific office address can be obtained by consulting customer service.
📋 Cost Description and Service Description
Included Items:
1. Usage fee for the corresponding room type on the special train for the itinerary
2. Corresponding accommodation costs during the land itinerary
3. Meal costs as indicated in the itinerary
4. First admission ticket and shuttle bus costs for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary
5. Air-conditioned bus transfer costs for the land itinerary within Xinjiang
6. Full-tour guide service, special train attendant service, basic on-board medical support service
7. Basic travel accident insurance cost
The special train offers three different compartment types to meet the needs of solo travelers, couples, families, and other groups:Excluded Items:
1. Personal consumption not indicated in the itinerary, such as meals, shopping, and entertainment during free time
2. Costs arising from personal reasons. For solo travelers, our company will try its best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation
3. Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, policy changes
4. Other service fees not listed in the itinerary
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
✅ Advantages of Traveling on the Dahezhinan Special Train
Compared with regular bus tours and other ordinary tourist trains, the Dahezhinan offers higher suitability:
1. Better accommodation experience: Many current Xinjiang tourist train compartments have shared bathrooms, requiring sharing washing spaces with other passengers. The Dahezhinan has private bathrooms in all compartments, offering higher privacy and comfort.
2. More relaxed itinerary pace: Regular bus tours typically have 6-8 hours of driving daily, which can be tiring. Long-distance transfers on the Dahezhinan are done during the night on the special train, leaving ample daytime for sightseeing without rushing. Daily time at attractions is sufficient, suitable for those who prefer a slower travel pace.
3. Higher meal adaptability: The special train’s chef team can adjust meal flavors according to passengers’ needs. Tourists who prefer light meals can also find suitable options without having to adapt to fixed meal flavors.
Private Bathroom Double Room: The compartment area is about 7.2 square meters, accommodating 2 people. You can choose one large bed or two single beds. The compartment is equipped with a pull-out table, bedside table, charging socket with USB port, call button, hairdryer, electric kettle, smart toilet, wet-dry separation bathroom space. Bed linens are changed for each guest, offering high accommodation comfort.4. More worry-free travel: Large luggage can be kept in the compartment on the special train throughout the trip, eliminating the need to pack and unpack daily for transfers and hotel changes, avoiding the hassle of frequent luggage handling.
5. More comprehensive support: The special train is equipped with on-board medical staff, basic medications, and emergency equipment. Any discomfort during the trip can be promptly addressed, making travel more reassuring.
6. High compatibility of fellow travelers: Most tourists choosing this special train are retired middle-aged and elderly people, or families with elderly and children. Their travel pace and needs are similar, making communication smoother during the journey.
👥 Suitable Groups for This Special Train
1. Middle-aged and elderly people who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace after retirement, without needing to plan itineraries, book transportation and accommodation. The itinerary pace is relaxed, with on-board medical support for peace of mind.
2. Tourists who cannot tolerate long car rides. Long-distance journeys are completed by the special train, and land sightseeing trips are short, reducing fatigue from prolonged sitting.
3. Family groups, such as families of three or multi-generational travelers. Different room types are available, along with special child ticket policies for better value.
4. Tourists who don’t want to plan and prefer a hassle-free trip. All itineraries, accommodation, tickets, and transportation are pre-arranged; just follow the schedule.
🌟 Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
Since its launch, this special train has been well-received by many tourists. Firstly, the itinerary is well-planned, covering core attractions of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go, including the Duku Highway section, saving time and travel costs compared to separate trips. Secondly, the train offers high comfort with private bathrooms, noise reduction design, and multi-functional leisure cars, enhancing the long-distance travel experience compared to ordinary trains. Additionally, the itinerary provides comprehensive support with on-board medical staff, adjustable meal flavors, and a relaxed pace, meeting the needs of many travelers.
💡 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring a warm windbreaker or light jacket. The plateau areas have strong UV rays, so take sun protection measures, including sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat. Carry valid identification documents. For scenic spots in border areas, a border pass must be obtained in advance; consult staff for the application process. All itinerary arrangements may be reasonably adjusted based on weather, road conditions, policies, etc. The specific arrangements are subject to the actual travel schedule.
