2026GreatSouthOfTheRiverSpecialTrainOfficialTicketPurchasePortal DepartingFromZhengzhou
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.
Want to book the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? This booking guide will outline the train’s features, itinerary highlights, price ranges, and booking process, helping you easily plan your Xinjiang trip. ✨
🚂 Introduction to the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ Special Train
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is a special tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., named ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’. It is positioned as a ‘mobile hotel,’ designed for long-distance slow travel, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and those seeking a hassle-free trip.
✨ Core Highlights:
Senior-Friendly Design: The entire train adopts a ‘hotel-style room’ concept, equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, thermostatic toilets, emergency call buttons, anti-slip handrails, and other thoughtful details.
Quiet and Comfortable: Introduces the ‘silent capsule cabin’ concept, effectively reducing noise and ensuring rest quality during the journey.
One Ticket Includes Designated Items in the Itinerary: Adopts a ‘train + bus + hotel’ model, eliminating the fatigue of frequent accommodation changes and long-distance travel, achieving ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops’.
📍 Route and Starting Point:
Starting Point: The train departs from Zhengzhou Station in Henan, a major national railway hub with convenient transportation.
17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: This route is the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ northern and southern Xinjiang (domestic version), taking you deep into the diverse scenery of Xinjiang.
🛌 Cabin Introduction:Your Mobile Hotel
Want to book the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? This booking guide will outline the train’s features, itinerary highlights, price ranges, and booking process, helping you easily plan your Xinjiang trip. ✨The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ has bathrooms throughout the train, offering various room types such as 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet different travel needs. All cabins are equipped with bathrooms, thermostatic toilets, emergency call devices, high-resilience latex mattresses, and dedicated charging ports.
🛏 ️ Room Type Overview:
2-Person Room with Bathroom: High privacy, suitable for couples, relatives, friends, or travelers valuing privacy.
3-Person Room with Bathroom: Spacious, can flexibly accommodate families or friends.
4-Person Room with Bathroom: Economical, suitable for friends or family traveling together.
> Warm Tips: For specific cabin sizes, it is recommended to consult with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service in detail.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku 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 special train
🚂 Introduction to the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ Special TrainMain Stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan
Morning, Noon, Evening Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar
Noon, Evening Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Local Ethnic Home Visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Princess Garden – Special 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
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is a special tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., named ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’. It is positioned as a ‘mobile hotel,’ designed for long-distance slow travel, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and those seeking a hassle-free trip. D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning take 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 Explanation:2026 Tour Dates Reference
Prices and Tour Dates (Please include in the text as per original):
✨ Core Highlights:May 9, 2026:
4-Person Room with Bathroom Upper Berth 15999 RMB/person
4-Person Room with Bathroom Lower Berth 17999 RMB/person
4-Person Room with Bathroom Child 5999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
2-Person Room with Bathroom 39999 RMB/person
2-Person Room with Bathroom Value 3rd Person:13999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
19999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
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 tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
May 30, 2026:
4-Person Room with Bathroom Upper Berth 19999 RMB/person
4-Person Room with Bathroom Lower Berth 21999 RMB/person
4-Person Room with Bathroom Child 6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
2-Person Room with Bathroom 45999 RMB/person
Senior-Friendly Design: The entire train adopts a ‘hotel-style room’ concept, equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, thermostatic toilets, emergency call buttons, anti-slip handrails, and other thoughtful details.2-Person Room with Bathroom Value 3rd Person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
23999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
4-Person Room with Bathroom Upper Berth 19999 RMB/person
4-Person Room with Bathroom Lower Berth 21999 RMB/person
4-Person Room with Bathroom Child 6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
2-Person Room with Bathroom 45999 RMB/person
2-Person Room with Bathroom Value 3rd Person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
23999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
> 💡 Warm Tips:
> * The above are reference prices for some 2026 tour dates. Actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
Quiet and Comfortable: Introduces the ‘silent capsule cabin’ concept, effectively reducing noise and ensuring rest quality during the journey. > * The price policies for children and ‘Value 3rd Person’ have been clarified. Please confirm the specific scope of application (e.g., age, whether occupying a bed, etc.) with the travel agency before signing the contract.
📝 Booking Process:7 Steps to Complete
Booking the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ must be done through a travel agency channel. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consult Itinerary: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, specify the intended route, travel date, and number of people, and obtain detailed information.
2. Confirm Tour Date and Seats: Confirm the desired departure date and availability with the travel agency, and select the cabin type.
3. Submit Information and Pay Deposit: Submit traveler identity information and pay the deposit as agreed to lock in seats.
4. Sign Travel Contract: The travel agency will provide an electronic contract. Please carefully check the itinerary, fees, and other terms before signing.
5. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount as per the contract timeline.
6. Receive Tour Notice: Before departure, the travel agency will send a ‘Tour Notice’ including meeting time, location, etc.
7. Depart Happily: Gather on time as per the notice and start your Xinjiang trip.
📞 Registration Method
One Ticket Includes Designated Items in the Itinerary: Adopts a ‘train + bus + hotel’ model, eliminating the fatigue of frequent accommodation changes and long-distance travel, achieving ‘the train moves with you, you play while the train stops’.You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for registration and consultation through the following methods:
Phone Consultation: Directly call the travel agency customer service number for the latest information.
WeChat Consultation: Add the travel agency customer service WeChat, send ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ to communicate.
> 💡 Warm Tips: Specific meeting points, detailed itineraries, etc., are recommended to be obtained from customer service when registering.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
✅ Included Fees (Reference):
Corresponding berth fee on the special train (including bathroom).
Accommodation costs at land hotels as listed in the itinerary.
Most meals as specified in the itinerary.
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Tour bus fees and professional guide service.
📍 Route and Starting Point: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
❌ Excluded Fees (Reference):
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Meals not specified in the itinerary and costs during free time.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, etc.
(Single travelers will try to arrange room sharing).
> ⚠️ Important Note: The above are standard included items. Please refer to the travel contract signed with the travel agency for specifics.
🌟 Why Choose ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’?
1. Slow Pace, In-depth Tour: 17-day itinerary covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, avoiding ‘skimming the surface’ with a relaxed pace.
2. Comfortable, Worry-Free Travel: Bathrooms throughout the train, senior-friendly design, and medical function areas, friendly to the elderly. The train as a ‘mobile hotel’ eliminates the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
3. Attentive Service, Rich Experience: Train butler service 24/7, meals focus on health, and cultural and entertainment activities are arranged, making the journey not boring.
4. Suitable for All, Family Preferred: Especially suitable for retired seniors, family trips, and travelers who dislike long bus rides.
5. Good Reputation, Highly Favored: Since its launch, it has high occupancy rates and received many positive reviews, making it a popular choice for long-distance Xinjiang tours.
