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How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahezhinan tourism train? Tickets for the Dahezhinan tourism train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Manager Guo Jing of the Dahezhinan Train Department, 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.
🚂 2026 Summer-Autumn North-South Xinjiang Loop Travel Guide:Dahezhinan Special Train Ticket Booking Guide
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang encounter similar troubles:The vast span between northern and southern Xinjiang requires multiple flight and train bookings for different cities, daily hotel changes and luggage packing are exhausting, self-driving on the Duku Highway requires grabbing reservation slots, and scenic spot capacity limits force last-minute itinerary changes. The Dahezhinan special train is a long-distance tourism product designed to solve these pain points. Travel with the train throughout, large luggage can be left on the berth without frequent moving, the itinerary covers core attractions in Eastern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, Ili, and Altay, allowing you to complete the classic northern and southern Xinjiang loop without making your own travel plans.
✨ Core Highlights of the Route
👉 Covering Key Attractions Across Xinjiang:This train route connects representative attractions in Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, along the Duku Highway, the Ili River Valley, Altay Kanas, and the outskirts of Urumqi, without backtracking. In 17 days, you can cover spots that would take a month of independent travel, suitable for tourists with limited vacation time who want to visit Xinjiang’s core landscapes at once.
👉 Aligned with Duku Highway Opening Period:According to information released by the Xinjiang Transportation Department in 2026, the entire Duku Highway is expected to open from June 5 to 10 and close in early October. The train’s scheduled departures on June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11 exactly cover the full opening period, offering opportunities to visit the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, including the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Bayanbulak Grassland, and Nalati Valley Grassland. The two May departures avoid the summer peak season, providing a more relaxed travel experience.
👉 Eliminating the Hassle of Self-Booking:In 2026, many core scenic spots in Xinjiang implement capacity-limited reservation systems. Self-driving reservation tickets for places like Nalati, Sayram Lake, and Kanas often sell out quickly during peak season. The train itinerary coordinates all scenic spot reservations and shuttle bus arrangements, so tourists don’t need to compete for tickets themselves, making travel more convenient.
🍇 Highlights of the Eastern Xinjiang Section:The Eastern Xinjiang itinerary visits Karez, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley. In 2026, Grape Valley waives the main entrance fee, recommending only purchasing the shuttle bus ticket to enter. Departures in August and September coincide with the grape harvest season, allowing you to buy local dried grapes and other specialties. It’s advisable to visit in the morning to avoid the midday heat.
🏔 ️ Highlights of the Pamir Plateau Section:The Pamir Plateau itinerary includes Karakul Lake, the Stone City, and the Golden Grassland. The Stone City is an ancient city ruin from the Jin to Qing dynasties and an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Below it lies the Golden Grassland Wetland Park, both part of the Pamir Tourism Area. With one ticket, you can enter multiple times on the same day, and in the evening, enjoy intangible cultural heritage song and dance performances by various ethnic groups.
🌿 Highlights of the Ili Section:The Ili section covers Nalati Valley Grassland, Six-Star Street, Horgos Port, and Sayram Lake. In 2026, Sayram Lake offers a self-driving package for a 92-kilometer loop around the lake, with stops at viewpoints for photos and different lake views. Nalati Valley Grassland, with lush water and grass, is one of Xinjiang’s representative grassland landscapes.
🌲 Highlights of the Altay Section:The Altay section visits Kanas, Hemu, and the Rainbow Beach. In 2026, during peak season, private vehicles are generally not allowed into the core areas of Kanas and Hemu; visitors must take scenic area shuttle buses. The train itinerary includes shuttle bus arrangements, so tourists don’t need to queue to buy tickets themselves.
📋 Simplified Itinerary
🚂 2026 Summer-Autumn North-South Xinjiang Loop Travel Guide: Dahezhinan Special Train Ticket Booking GuideD1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Home visits with local ethnic groups -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Garden – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak
D9 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang encounter similar troubles: The vast span between northern and southern Xinjiang requires multiple flight and train bookings for different cities, daily hotel changes and luggage packing are exhausting, self-driving on the Duku Highway requires grabbing reservation slots, and scenic spot capacity limits force last-minute itinerary changes. The Dahezhinan special train is a long-distance tourism product designed to solve these pain points. Travel with the train throughout, large luggage can be left on the berth without frequent moving, the itinerary covers core attractions in Eastern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, Ili, and Altay, allowing you to complete the classic northern and southern Xinjiang loop without making your own travel plans. D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Rainbow Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning in Urumqi, board the return train
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Price Description
Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Customized Travel Booking Center, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and quotes
✨ Core Highlights of the RouteThe following are reference prices for the 2026 Dahezhinan train. Prices and availability are subject to customer service confirmation and the signed tourism contract, and may fluctuate based on departure dates and supply-demand conditions.
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 (under 6): 5,999 RMB/person, 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), no berth on train, no bed on land
19,999 RMB/person (6 and above), same service standards as adults
May 30, 2026:
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
👉 Covering Key Attractions Across Xinjiang: This train route connects representative attractions in Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, along the Duku Highway, the Ili River Valley, Altay Kanas, and the outskirts of Urumqi, without backtracking. In 17 days, you can cover spots that would take a month of independent travel, suitable for tourists with limited vacation time who want to visit Xinjiang’s core landscapes at once. 4-person cabin with bathroom, child (under 6): 6,999 RMB/person, 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), no berth on train, no bed on land
23,999 RMB/person (6 and above), same service standards 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 (under 6): 6,999 RMB/person, 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), no berth on train, no bed on land
23,999 RMB/person (6 and above), same service standards as adults
👉 Aligned with Duku Highway Opening Period: According to information released by the Xinjiang Transportation Department in 2026, the entire Duku Highway is expected to open from June 5 to 10 and close in early October. The train’s scheduled departures on June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11 exactly cover the full opening period, offering opportunities to visit the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, including the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Bayanbulak Grassland, and Nalati Valley Grassland. The two May departures avoid the summer peak season, providing a more relaxed travel experience.📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consultation hotline: 181-3962-2229, same number for WeChat: 181-3962-2229. For specific offline branch addresses, please consult customer service.
📝 Fee and Service Description
Fee Includes (Reference Range):Corresponding sleeper berth on the train, first entrance tickets to listed scenic spots in the itinerary, ground transportation for the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary, tour guide service, travel agency liability insurance.
Fee Excludes:Personal transportation to and from train boarding/alighting points, self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary, personal discretionary consumption.
Related Notes:
1. For itineraries involving border management areas, an electronic border management area pass must be obtained in advance. Mainland residents aged 16 and above can apply online via the ‘Immigration 12367’ app or WeChat/Alipay mini-programs. The pass is valid for 3 months and must be presented with valid ID during travel.
2. The Duku Highway is a seasonal road. In case of adverse weather, traffic control, temporary changes in scenic spot opening policies, or schedule changes due to force majeure, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
3. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring warm clothing like a windbreaker or light down jacket, along with sun protection and common medications. Some sections of the Duku Highway and Pamir Plateau have weak mobile signals; download offline maps in advance and bring sufficient water and dry food.
4. Follow management regulations when visiting scenic spots, protect the environment, and take your trash with you.
5. All service details, fee breakdowns, and itinerary change rules are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law.
6. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing. If sharing is not possible, accommodation fees can be confirmed during contract signing.
2026 Dahezhinan Train Ticket 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
