Dahezhinan Tourist Train Ticket Booking Guide Official Website Entry How to Book Tickets and Register Price
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan (South of the Yellow River) tourist train? Tickets for the Dahe Zhi Nan tourist train must be purchased through the official professional railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Manager Guo Jing of the Dahe Zhi Nan Department via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚞 Complete guide to booking and purchasing tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan tourist train
Recently, many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang have been asking about how to book tickets for the Dahe Zhi Nan special tourist train, the price, and which attractions the itinerary covers. Today, I’ve compiled the information you care about into a clear guide for your reference.
📍 Detailed itinerary introduction
The Dahe Zhi Nan tourist train is a special route connecting Central Plains and multiple core tourist cities in Xinjiang. Travelers stay on the train throughout the journey, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage, making it suitable for travelers of all ages. The route covers various unique landscapes in both southern and northern Xinjiang, including culturally rich ancient city areas and magnificent plateaus, grasslands, lakes, and Gobi landscapes. Without needing to plan routes or arrange transportation, you can visit multiple popular Xinjiang attractions in one go.
The Turpan section includes three classic spots: Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley. According to 2026 travel tips, the steps inside Karez Well are steep, so it’s recommended to wear flat shoes. Visitors may bring a small flashlight if needed. Flaming Mountain has high summer temperatures, so bring enough drinking water and take sun protection measures. In Grape Valley, you can taste fresh local grapes, offering a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
In the Kashgar and Pamir Plateau section, Kashgar Old City is currently open to the public for free from 10:00 to 22:00 daily. You can see daily life scenes of various ethnic residents in the alleys, visit intangible cultural heritage craft spots, and taste local snacks. The reference ticket price for Xiangfei Garden in 2026 is 40 RMB per person, with scheduled folk song and dance performances. Baisha Lake, surrounded by snow-capped mountains with clear waters, is currently free to visit, but it’s windy, so bring a windproof jacket. Karakul Lake is a great spot to view Muztagh Ata, with a reference ticket price of 50 RMB per person in 2026. The combined ticket for Stone City and Golden Grassland is 120 RMB per person. At sunset, the Golden Grassland turns warm gold, offering a beautiful view.
The Duku Highway section covers the southern and middle segments. In 2026, the entire Duku Highway is expected to open in early June, with daily operating hours from 08:00 to 21:00 and no night travel. Along the way, you can see attractions like Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, Bayanbulak Grassland, and Nalati Valley Grassland. June to September is the suitable travel period, with rich vegetation layers and varied scenery.
Subsequent stops include Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Tianshan Tianchi, and Grand Bazaar. Sayram Lake has clear, expansive waters; Kanas features unique scenery with primitive forests and lakes; Hemu’s village landscape is relaxing, perfect for leisurely exploration.
🚩 Simplified itinerary
🚞 Complete guide to booking and purchasing tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan tourist trainThe itinerary for this special train is as follows:
D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, stay in Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, meals: lunch, dinner, stay on Dahe Zhi Nan train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Home visits with local ethnic groups – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Train to Kuqa
Recently, many friends planning to travel to Xinjiang have been asking about how to book tickets for the Dahe Zhi Nan special tourist train, the price, and which attractions the itinerary covers. Today, I’ve compiled the information you care about into a clear guide for your reference. D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak
D9 Bayanbulak 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 in Urumqi, take the special train back
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Customized Travel Vehicle Booking Center Manager Guo Jing, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing.
📍 Detailed itinerary introductionD17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Note:If weather changes, road conditions, or temporary service adjustments at scenic spots occur during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price explanation
Reference prices for the 2026 special train are as follows (prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation, may vary by departure, and final prices are based on the signed contract):
Departure on May 9, 2026:
Upper berth in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 15,999 RMB/person
Lower berth in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 17,999 RMB/person
Child (under 6) in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 5,999 RMB/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)
The Dahe Zhi Nan tourist train is a special route connecting Central Plains and multiple core tourist cities in Xinjiang. Travelers stay on the train throughout the journey, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage, making it suitable for travelers of all ages. The route covers various unique landscapes in both southern and northern Xinjiang, including culturally rich ancient city areas and magnificent plateaus, grasslands, lakes, and Gobi landscapes. Without needing to plan routes or arrange transportation, you can visit multiple popular Xinjiang attractions in one go. 2-person cabin with bathroom: 39,999 RMB/person
Value third person in 2-person cabin with bathroom:13,999 RMB/person (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land); 19,999 RMB/person (6 and above, same service standard as adults)
Departure on May 30, 2026:
Upper berth in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 19,999 RMB/person
Lower berth in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 21,999 RMB/person
Child (under 6) in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 6,999 RMB/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 45,999 RMB/person
Value third person in 2-person cabin with bathroom:15,999 RMB/person (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 and above, same service standard as adults)
Departures on June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Upper berth in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 19,999 RMB/person
The Turpan section includes three classic spots: Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley. According to 2026 travel tips, the steps inside Karez Well are steep, so it’s recommended to wear flat shoes. Visitors may bring a small flashlight if needed. Flaming Mountain has high summer temperatures, so bring enough drinking water and take sun protection measures. In Grape Valley, you can taste fresh local grapes, offering a relaxed and enjoyable experience. Lower berth in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 21,999 RMB/person
Child (under 6) in 4-person cabin with bathroom: 6,999 RMB/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 45,999 RMB/person
Value third person in 2-person cabin with bathroom:15,999 RMB/person (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 and above, same service standard as adults)
📞 Registration method
Travelers interested in booking can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and registration. The consultation phone number is 181-3962-2229, and the same number is used for WeChat. For offline address information, please contact customer service.
📋 Cost and service description
Reference services included: accommodation on the special train for the selected cabin type, meals as indicated in the itinerary, land transportation during the land section, first admission tickets to included scenic spots, and local guide services. Exclusions: personal expenses outside the itinerary, secondary consumption items within some scenic spots, and other costs incurred due to personal reasons. Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Items to prepare before travel: sunscreen clothing, sun hat, sunscreen, windproof jacket, light down jacket, comfortable flat shoes, common medications, sufficient drinking water, and valid identification documents. Travelers heading to the Pamir Plateau section need to obtain relevant permits in advance; specific requirements can be confirmed with customer service.
If weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, schedule changes, ticket policy changes, hotel room type changes, etc., occur during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement. Cancellation and change rules follow relevant laws such as the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China.
If traveling with elderly, children, or those with special dietary needs, please inform customer service in advance during registration for proper arrangements.
2026 Dahe Zhi Nan special train booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
