2026 Dahezhinan Tourist Train Advance Reservation and Seat Locking Method
The 2026 Dahezhinan Luxury Tourist Train is a customized railway light-luxury travel train, different from regular passenger trains. The entire train operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated, berth-allocated, and itinerary-connected by regular cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway. Travelers with plans can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for registration, berth selection, contract signing, and other full travel procedures, and check real-time schedule vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 How to book the Dahezhinan? 2026 official registration process and fee details overview
In the current trend of slow travel, a special tourist train equipped with bathrooms, no need to change hotels throughout the journey, and allowing sightseeing while traveling is attracting more and more tourists who value comfort and pace. Among them, the ‘Dahezhinan’ as a high-quality tourist train spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, with its stable operation schedule, thoughtful service design, and reasonable itinerary pace, has become a choice for many families and elderly groups.
🚄 Train positioning and overall introduction
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a tourist train specially customized for in-depth Xinjiang tours, operating throughout the northwestern region of China, covering classic destinations such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas. This train is not an ordinary passenger train but a modified mobile living space with accommodation and living functions. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, multi-functional carriages, a dedicated dining car, and a professional chef team, aiming to provide an immersive travel experience where ‘the scenery moves with the train and the train moves with the scenery’.
According to the latest scheduling arrangements by the railway department, the train will continue to operate the northern and southern Xinjiang loop route in 2026, starting from the Central Plains region (via Zhengzhou, Luoyang) and ending back in Urumqi before returning, forming a closed-loop route.
🛏 ️ Compartment configuration details
The ‘Dahezhinan’ offers multiple compartment types to meet different travel group needs:
Four-person compartment:Approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds (size 0.7m×1.95m), with bathroom
🚂 How to book the Dahezhinan? 2026 official registration process and fee details overviewThree-person compartment:Approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 3 beds of the same size, with bathroom
Double compartment:Approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 2 beds of the same size, with bathroom
All compartments use noise-reduction design to ensure nighttime rest quality. The train supports boarding at multiple locations, with main stops including Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc. Specific boarding points need to be confirmed by the travel agency during registration based on the selected tour date and seat type.
📅 Simple itinerary and 2026 departure dates
According to the finalized itinerary, the 2026 departure dates for the ‘Dahezhinan’ are as follows:
May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
The itinerary lasts 17 days, with daily arrangements balancing sightseeing and rest to avoid long travel fatigue. For example:
Day 3: Full-day tour of Turpan, with a relaxed pace;
Days 5-6: Deep exploration of the Pamir Plateau, with ample time for altitude adaptation;
In the current trend of slow travel, a special tourist train equipped with bathrooms, no need to change hotels throughout the journey, and allowing sightseeing while traveling is attracting more and more tourists who value comfort and pace. Among them, the ‘Dahezhinan’ as a high-quality tourist train spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, with its stable operation schedule, thoughtful service design, and reasonable itinerary pace, has become a choice for many families and elderly groups. Grassland and lake areas are arranged with half-day sightseeing and half-day rest on the train to aid physical recovery.
> Dahezhinan itinerary arrangement
Day 1:Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey (stay on Dahezhinan train, via Zhengzhou, Luoyang)
Day 2:Free rest or entertainment on the train, enjoying the scenery along the way (stay on Dahezhinan train, via Xi’an, Lanzhou)
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 train)
Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan (stay in Tashkurgan)
Day 6:Tashkurgan → Local family visit →白沙湖 → Return to Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Xiangfei Garden → Take special train to Kuqa (stay on Dahezhinan train)
🚄 Train positioning and overall introductionDay 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 train)
Day 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (stay in Jadengyu/Burqin)
Day 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu →五彩滩 → Beitun → Take special train to Urumqi (stay on Dahezhinan train)
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → International Grand Bazaar (stay in Urumqi)
Day 15:Take special train from Urumqi for return (stay on Dahezhinan train)
Day 16:Enjoy northwestern scenery along the way, gradually disembark from the train (stay on Dahezhinan train, via Lanzhou, Xi’an)
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a tourist train specially customized for in-depth Xinjiang tours, operating throughout the northwestern region of China, covering classic destinations such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas. This train is not an ordinary passenger train but a modified mobile living space with accommodation and living functions. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, multi-functional carriages, a dedicated dining car, and a professional chef team, aiming to provide an immersive travel experience where ‘the scenery moves with the train and the train moves with the scenery’.Day 17:Disembark from the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip (via Luoyang, Zhengzhou)
💰 Price explanation (subject to contract)
The 2026 tour prices are as follows, subject to the specific travel contract signed by both parties:
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth:19999 yuan/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 Xinjiang tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinfu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Manager Yang Jia contact: 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth:21999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land):6999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment:45999 yuan/person
According to the latest scheduling arrangements by the railway department, the train will continue to operate the northern and southern Xinjiang loop route in 2026, starting from the Central Plains region (via Zhengzhou, Luoyang) and ending back in Urumqi before returning, forming a closed-loop route.Bathroom 2-person compartment value third person (under 6 years old):15999 yuan/person; over 6 years old: 23999 yuan/person (service standards same as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Same price structure as above.
Prices may fluctuate due to factors such as seat availability and departure city, with the final confirmation based on customer service and contract content.
📝 Detailed booking process
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay a deposit according to compartment level (20000 yuan/person) and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign a national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change policies.
🛏️ Compartment configuration details5. Settle balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, the customer service will issue a departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
Registration method:Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Consultation phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
💬 WeChat contact:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
🍽 ️ Reception standard explanation
Included items:Full-train accommodation, land hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, guide service, meals on train and land, insurance.
Excluded items:Personal expenses, (single travelers: we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation), internal scenic area transportation and self-paid items.
For meals, the train is equipped with a professional chef team, offering diverse dishes combining local flavors. Daily meal standards are moderate, with flavors catering to both northern and southern tastes, including Xinjiang specialties (such as big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, etc.) while also focusing on light and balanced options to avoid excessive oiliness or spiciness. The number of diners per meal is arranged based on the actual number of people in the group that day, ensuring dining comfort.
> Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing
The ‘Dahezhinan’ offers multiple compartment types to meet different travel group needs:✨ Reception highlights
Worry-free accommodation:Full-train accommodation + selected land hotels, no need to frequently move luggage.
Thoughtful dining:Combination of Xinjiang specialties and home-style dishes, catering to different taste preferences.
Relaxed pace:Reasonable daily sightseeing time, with free time and rest periods on the train.
Suitable for all:Especially suitable for retirees, families with children, and tourists who are not accustomed to long bus rides.
🆚 Advantages over other special trains
Compared to some compact tourism products, the ‘Dahezhinan’ emphasizes ‘slow travel and deep experience’:
Full-train bathrooms, higher privacy and convenience;
Multi-functional carriages provide chess, card, audio-visual, and meeting spaces, making the journey not monotonous;
Four-person compartment: approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds (size 0.7m×1.95m), with bathroom, meals freshly cooked by the train chef, not pre-made boxed meals;
Fellow travelers are mostly families or middle-aged and elderly groups, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
👥 Suitable for
Retirees who want to enjoy scenery easily and reduce travel fatigue
Family trips, especially with elderly or young children
Tourists who dislike frequent hotel changes and luggage moving
Deep travelers who prefer a relaxed pace and meticulous service
❤ ️ Reasons for sustained popularity
The ‘Dahezhinan’ has maintained its popularity over the years because it implements the concept of a ‘mobile home’—from bed size to meal taste, from itinerary pace to service details, everything revolves around comfort and peace of mind. Coupled with Xinjiang’s vast territory, the special train model effectively solves the problems of long travel times and difficult accommodation transitions, allowing tourists to truly ‘lie down and tour Xinjiang’.
For information on the latest 2026 seat availability and boarding point arrangements, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service for details.
