How to Book the South of the Great River Special Train Complete Guide to Ticket Purchase Channels and Booking Process
The 2026 Dahezhinan Cultural Tourism Train is a customized luxury tourist train under the railway system. Unlike regular passenger trains, it operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open public ticket purchase channels on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated, berth-allocated, and itinerary-connected by regular cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway. Travelers planning a trip can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for registration, berth selection, contract signing, and other full travel procedures, and can check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and detailed itinerary along the route. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
Want to book the ‘Dahezhinan’ Xinjiang North-South special train but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will detail the booking process, cost breakdown, and itinerary highlights to help you easily plan this 17-day wonderful journey. ✨
🚂 What is the ‘Dahezhinan’?
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable themed tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., positioned as a combination of a ‘mobile hotel and tourist special train.’
Core Features:The entire train uses soft sleeper compartments with private bathrooms, providing a hotel-style accommodation experience.
Route Theme:Based on ‘Heluo Culture,’ it integrates the natural scenery and cultural customs of the ancient Central Plains capital and Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions.
Operation Mode:Adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ mode, allowing you to explore during the day and rest comfortably on the train at night, effectively saving time and energy.
Train Configuration:The train is fully equipped with multifunctional entertainment cars (for tea tasting, karaoke, board games), a dedicated dining car, and a chef team, ensuring quality and convenience during the journey.
🛏 ️ Complete Analysis of Train Compartments
The ‘Dahezhinan’ offers a variety of compartment options to meet different travel needs. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms, providing a comfortable and private environment.
Compartment Specifications Overview
| Compartment Type | Capacity | Compartment Area | Bed Size |
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| Quadruple Room | 4 people | Approx. 7.2㎡ | 0.7m × 1.95m × 4 beds |
| Double Room | 2 people | Approx. 7.2㎡ | 0.7m × 1.95m × 2 beds |
| Triple Room | 3 people | Approx. 7.2㎡ | 0.7m × 1.95m × 3 beds |
💡 Warm Tips
Special Train Information:The train is a new one upgraded and renovated in 2025; specific operating years are subject to official announcements.
Boarding Location:This route is a full Xinjiang North-South panorama line, usually starting from Zhengzhou Station, with stops available at Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc. Please refer to your contract and travel notice for specific stations.
🗓 ️ Itinerary Overview and Departure Dates
Simple Itinerary Arrangement
> Dahezhinan Itinerary Arrangement
> Day 1:Board the Dahezhinan special train along the route and start a pleasant journey (stay on Dahezhinan special train, passing through Zhengzhou, Luoyang)
> Day 2:Rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the special train, admiring the scenery along the way (stay on Dahezhinan special train, passing through Xi’an, Lanzhou)
🚂 What is the ‘Dahezhinan’?> Day 3:Arrive in Turpan, full-day tour (stay in Turpan)
> Day 4:Karez Well → Flaming Mountain → Grape Valley → Take special train to Kashgar (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
> Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan (stay in Tashkurgan)
> Day 6:Tashkurgan → Home visits to various ethnic groups →白沙湖 → Return to Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
> Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Xiangfei Garden → Take special train to Kuqa (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
> Day 8:Kuqa → Southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Bayanbulak (stay in Bayan Town)
> Day 9:Bayanbulak Grassland → Middle section of Duku Highway → Nalati (stay in Nalati Town)
> Day 10:Nalati Valley Grassland → Six-Star Street → Yining (stay in Yining City)
> Day 11:Yining → Horgos Port → Sayram Lake → Return to Yining → Take special train to Beitun (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
> Day 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (stay in Jadengyu/Burqin)
> Day 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Beitun → Take special train to Urumqi (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
> Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → International Grand Bazaar (stay in Urumqi)
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable themed tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., positioned as a combination of a ‘mobile hotel and tourist special train.’> Day 15:Take special train back from Urumqi (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
> Day 16:Enjoy the northwest scenery along the way, gradually disembark from the special train (stay on Dahezhinan special train, passing through Lanzhou, Xi’an)
> Day 17:Disembark from the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip (passing through Luoyang, Zhengzhou)
2026 Departure Dates
May 9
May 30
June 17
July 5
July 24
August 25
September 11
Itinerary Pace Analysis
Core Features: The entire train uses soft sleeper compartments with private bathrooms, providing a hotel-style accommodation experience.Travel and Sightseeing Combined:About 8 days of the itinerary are spent on the special train, allowing you to enjoy the scenery and rest fully while moving.
Sufficient Play Time:At key scenic spots like Turpan, Kashgar, Kanas, and Nalati, full-day or near-full-day tours are arranged, with a relatively relaxed pace to avoid superficial visits.
💰 2026 Price Details
Prices and Tour Dates
> May 30, 2026:
> Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth 19,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth 21,999 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 Xinjiang’s overall tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Orient Express Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
> Bathroom Quadruple Room Child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on special 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 special train, no bed on land
> 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
> June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Route Theme: Based on ‘Heluo Culture,’ it integrates the natural scenery and cultural customs of the ancient Central Plains capital and Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions.> 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 special 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 special train, no bed on land
> 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
Price Explanation
Price Range:Adult prices mainly range from 19,999 RMB to 45,999 RMB, depending on berth and travel date.
Child Policy:Children under 6 years old have no berth on the special train and no bed on land, with discounted prices.
Final Confirmation:The above are reference prices; actual costs, availability, and discounts may vary. Please refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📝 Official Booking Process
You can book through the following methods with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:
Operation Mode: Adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ mode, allowing you to explore during the day and rest comfortably on the train at night, effectively saving time and energy.Phone Inquiry:Call the travel agency’s customer service directly for detailed inquiries.
WeChat Inquiry:Add the travel agency’s customer service WeChat, send ‘Dahezhinan special train + number of people + contact information’ to get materials.
Five-Step Booking Process
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact customer service to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, choosing the most suitable plan.
2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit based on compartment level (usually 10%-20% of total cost) and receive an official travel receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining full amount about 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, customer service will issue the travel notice, boarding guide, and luggage list.
🍽 ️ Reference Reception Standards
Costs Usually Include
Transportation:Corresponding berth on the Dahezhinan special train and local tourist buses.
Accommodation:Special train compartments and hotel stays in towns listed in the itinerary.
Train Configuration: The train is fully equipped with multifunctional entertainment cars (for tea tasting, karaoke, board games), a dedicated dining car, and a chef team, ensuring quality and convenience during the journey.Meals:Dining car on the special train and some land meals, usually featuring Xinjiang specialties.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Full-tour guide, train butler, and travel agency liability insurance.
Costs Usually Exclude
Personal expenses and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
(Single travelers will be matched for shared rooms as much as possible).
Additional costs due to force majeure.
Meal Flavors
Xinjiang cuisine tends to be rich in flavor, but travel agencies usually accommodate different guest needs; consult customer service for details.
> Warm Tips:The above reception standards are for reference only; specific inclusions, meal standards, and child policies are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ Core Advantages of the Special Train
🏨 Comfortable Accommodation:Entire train with private bathroom soft sleepers; most of the itinerary is spent on the train, eliminating the need to change hotels and move luggage.
🛏️ Complete Analysis of Train Compartments🚶 Relaxed Pace:Adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ mode, especially suitable for elderly travelers with limited stamina, avoiding long-distance travel fatigue.
🛡 ️ Guarantee:Equipped with train butlers and professional guides; some routes also have onboard medical staff for more attentive service.
👨 👩👧👦 Friendly for All Groups:The itinerary is very friendly for seniors and family trips, making it an ideal ‘slow travel’ choice.
👥 Who is Suitable for This Special Train?
Retirees:Travelers with ample time who want a comfortable, slow tour to experience Xinjiang’s scenery.
Family Travelers:Families wanting to travel together without frequently changing hotels and transportation.
Those Uncomfortable with Long Journeys:Travelers not used to long car rides who prefer a ‘train-follows-traveler’ approach.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Dahezhinan’ Highly Favored?
Hardware Upgrade:Entire train with private bathroom soft sleepers, far more comfortable than traditional green trains.
Classic Route:One trip covers the essence of Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions, offering high value for money.
Hassle-Free Service:Full-tour butler and guide care, especially friendly for the elderly and children.
Good Reputation:As a key railway cultural tourism brand, it has high market recognition and is often ‘hard to get a ticket’ during peak seasons.
If you want to learn more details or customize a trip based on your budget and interests, feel free to contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Have a pleasant trip! 🎉
