How to Register and Book Tickets for the South of the Great River Special Tourist Train, Fee Standards, Official Website Entry, Price, and Ticket Fare
How to buy tickets for the 2026 ‘Great River South’ tourist train? Tickets for the ‘Great River South’ tourist train must be purchased through the professional and legitimate railway channels: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Manager Guo Jing of the ‘Great River South’ Train Department via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels such as 12306. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 “Great River South” tourist train:17-day slow tour of Xinjiang, a deep journey where the train is your hotel
Tired of the traditional travel rhythm of frequently changing hotels, lugging luggage, and rushing to attractions? In 2026, the ‘Great River South’ tourist train offers a new option for travelers who want to explore Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions with ease, using a ‘mobile hotel’ model. The entire journey uses the train as accommodation, visiting key scenic spots during the day and traveling at night, saving energy and enhancing comfort.
This train is not a regular service with ordinary train tickets but a customized tourism product organized by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It covers transportation, accommodation, some meals, first-entry tickets to attractions, and guide services, adopting a ‘one price includes all itinerary items’ model to reduce extra expenses and decision-making burdens during the trip.
🌄 Route highlights:See Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one trip
The ‘Great River South’ train route spans southern and northern Xinjiang, connecting the scorching Flaming Mountains of Turpan, the ancient streets of Kashgar’s old city, the vast lake views of the Pamir Plateau, the seasonal wonders of the Duku Highway, the green valleys of Nalati Grassland, the serene blue of Sayram Lake, and the fairy-tale autumn colors of Kanas and Hemu (with unique summer scenery as well). The route design balances natural landscapes and cultural experiences, covering various terrain types such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, desert edges, and historic districts.
The train itself is a highlight: all compartments feature soft sleeper cabins with private bathrooms, available in 2-person and 4-person configurations, with a space of about 7.2 square meters and bed dimensions of 0.7m x 1.95m. Each cabin is equipped with air conditioning, storage lockers, reading lights, and other amenities. The carriages use noise-reduction technology to maintain quietness during travel. There is also a multi-functional entertainment carriage with tea seating, board games, and karaoke equipment, along with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure food quality. The team includes guides, train butlers, and healthcare staff to enhance the travel experience and service response efficiency.
Boarding points cover cities such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, allowing passengers to board nearby without needing to fly to Urumqi in advance, saving upfront transportation costs and time.
📅 Simplified itinerary (strictly based on the original local route text)
D1 Board the ‘Great River South’ special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the ‘Great River South’ special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
🚂 ‘Great River South’ tourist train: 17-day slow tour of Xinjiang, a deep journey where the train is your hotelD3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, ‘Great River South’ 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 Bayinbuluk Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jia Dengyu / Burqin
D13 Jia Dengyu / Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning departure from Urumqi on the return train
Tired of the traditional travel rhythm of frequently changing hotels, lugging luggage, and rushing to attractions? In 2026, the ‘Great River South’ tourist train offers a new option for travelers who want to explore Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions with ease, using a ‘mobile hotel’ model. The entire journey uses the train as accommodation, visiting key scenic spots during the day and traveling at night, saving energy and enhancing comfort. 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
> Note:The actual order of visits and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price explanation (strictly based on the original local route text)
May 9, 2026:
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 39,999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults)
This train is not a regular service with ordinary train tickets but a customized tourism product organized by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It covers transportation, accommodation, some meals, first-entry tickets to attractions, and guide services, adopting a ‘one price includes all itinerary items’ model to reduce extra expenses and decision-making burdens during the trip.May 30, 2026:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang tourism customized vehicle booking center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and quote
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 45,999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on 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:
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 45,999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
🌄 Route highlights: See Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one trip23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults)
> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees, availability, and service details are subject to actual consultation confirmation and the signed tourism contract. Prices may fluctuate due to schedules, room types, and policy changes.
📞 How to register?
This product is hosted and organized by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Interested travelers can contact and inquire through the following methods:
Phone:181-3962-2229
WeChat:181-3962-2229 (same as phone number)
Customer service can provide detailed itinerary descriptions, current schedule availability, berth selection advice, and contract signing procedures. Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
ℹ️ Fee inclusions and service description
Fees typically include:
✅ Full-journey soft sleeper cabin accommodation on the special train (with private bathroom)
✅ First-entry tickets to listed attractions in the itinerary
✅ Local Chinese-speaking guide service
✅ Some main meals (dates marked ‘breakfast/lunch/dinner’ include three meals)
The ‘Great River South’ train route spans southern and northern Xinjiang, connecting the scorching Flaming Mountains of Turpan, the ancient streets of Kashgar’s old city, the vast lake views of the Pamir Plateau, the seasonal wonders of the Duku Highway, the green valleys of Nalati Grassland, the serene blue of Sayram Lake, and the fairy-tale autumn colors of Kanas and Hemu (with unique summer scenery as well). The route design balances natural landscapes and cultural experiences, covering various terrain types such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, desert edges, and historic districts.✅ Basic services on the train (hot water, toiletries, use of entertainment facilities)
✅ Onboard healthcare staff
Fees do not include:
❌ Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, optional activities)
❌ Meals not specified in the itinerary
❌ Round-trip transportation from departure point to boarding point
❌ Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately)
All service content, cancellation and change rules, and liability allocation are based on the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations, with specifics subject to the signed tourism contract.
🌟 Warm tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring windproof outerwear and sunscreen.
Some sections have high altitudes (e.g., Pamir Plateau); if you have a history of altitude sickness, please inform the travel agency in advance and prepare accordingly.
The train uses a real-name boarding system; please bring valid identification.
The itinerary involves border management areas (e.g., Tashkurgan); cooperation with relevant checks is required, so please have valid documents ready in advance.
This 17-day journey is not just about seeing the scenery but also a travel philosophy of slowing down—letting the train carry you across the Gobi, over the Tianshan Mountains, and through the grasslands, fitting the vast Xinjiang into a leisurely time.
2026 ‘Great River South’ train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang customized tourism manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
