Big River South Special Train Ticket Price List and Complete Booking Process
Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, same number for calls and WeChat, to receive itineraries and quotes.
🚂 Route Overview:Great River South Special Train
The “Great River South” special train is one of the featured tourist train products under the “Central Plains Railway·Great River South” brand, operated by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. It is not an ordinary train but a long-distance travel route combining a “mobile hotel” and “land itinerary,” focusing on comfort, a slow pace, and an all-inclusive package covering designated services within the itinerary.
The train features soft sleeper compartments, all equipped with bathrooms, and has been adapted for elderly passengers with features like anti-slip handrails and emergency call buttons, making it ideal for families and middle-aged and elderly travelers seeking a hassle-free trip.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary Overview
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, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Great River South 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
🚂 Route Overview: Great River South Special TrainD7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train from Urumqi in the morning for the return trip
D16 Enjoy the scenery of Northwest China, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
The “Great River South” special train is one of the featured tourist train products under the “Central Plains Railway·Great River South” brand, operated by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. It is not an ordinary train but a long-distance travel route combining a “mobile hotel” and “land itinerary,” focusing on comfort, a slow pace, and an all-inclusive package covering designated services within the itinerary.Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
📅 Departure Dates
May 9
May 30
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
🎫 Berth Prices
| Departure Date | Berth Type | Price (CNY/person) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| May 9 | Bathroom 4-berth upper | 15999 |
| | Bathroom 4-berth lower | 17999 |
| | Bathroom 4-berth child | 5999 (Under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land) |
| | Bathroom 2-berth | 39999 |
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, same number for calls and WeChat, to receive itineraries and quotes.
The train features soft sleeper compartments, all equipped with bathrooms, and has been adapted for elderly passengers with features like anti-slip handrails and emergency call buttons, making it ideal for families and middle-aged and elderly travelers seeking a hassle-free trip.| | Bathroom 2-berth value third person | 13999 (Under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land) |
| | Bathroom 2-berth third person | 19999 (Aged 6 and above, same service standards as adults) |
| May 30 & June 17 onwards | Bathroom 4-berth upper | 19999 |
| | Bathroom 4-berth lower | 21999 |
| | Bathroom 4-berth child | 6999 (Under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land) |
| | Bathroom 2-berth | 45999 |
| | Bathroom 2-berth value third person | 15999 (Under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land) |
| | Bathroom 2-berth third person | 23999 (Aged 6 and above, same service standards as adults) |
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs may fluctuate due to market conditions, etc. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📞 How to Book and Inquire
You can inquire and book the “Great River South” special train through the following methods:
Booking Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
🗺️ Simplified Itinerary OverviewInquiry Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
📝 Booking Process Reference
1. Inquiry and Confirmation: Contact customer service to confirm travel dates, berth needs, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, etc., for booking and insurance.
3. Sign and Pay: After confirming itinerary details, sign a formal travel contract and make payment as agreed.
4. Receive Notification: Receive the tour confirmation before departure, including meeting information and precautions.
💡 Warm Tips
Special train travel products usually require group booking. It is recommended to inquire early, especially for holidays and summer sessions.
In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions during the itinerary, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Cost Includes Reference
Transportation:Corresponding berth on the special train and land tour bus.
D1 Board the Great River South special train along the way, starting a pleasant journeyAccommodation:Accommodation on the special train and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Tour guide services and travel accident insurance, etc.
📌 Special Notes
Special pricing policies for children, third persons, etc., are clearly listed in the price section.
Internal transportation within scenic spots, personal expenses, etc., are usually not included in the total price. Specifics are subject to the contract.
🛌 Train Service Highlights
Comfortable Sleep:All soft sleeper compartments with bathrooms and disposable toiletries.
Entertainment Space:Multi-functional carriages including tea rooms, chess and card rooms, KTV, etc.
Safety Assurance:Anti-slip design throughout the train, emergency call system, and onboard medical staff.
⚠ ️ Travel Tips
Due to the vast territory of Xinjiang and long travel times, it is recommended to choose based on personal health conditions.
In case of policy or weather changes during the itinerary, the order of visits may be adjusted. Specifics are subject to the tour confirmation and on-site guide arrangements.
Contact Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, same number for calls and WeChat, to receive itineraries and quotes.
