2026 Big River South Zhengzhou to Xinjiang Train Booking Portal + Purchase Channel

How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahezhinan (South of the Yellow River) tourist train? Tickets for the Dahezhinan tourist train must be purchased through the official professional travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Manager Guo Jing of the Dahezhinan Train 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.
🚞 Travel Guide for the Dahezhinan Special Tourist Train to Xinjiang
Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in the summer and autumn of 2026 worry about complex self-driving road conditions, the hassle of booking hotels and tickets separately, and tight itineraries. Choosing a tourist train can effectively solve these issues. With sleeper berths following a fixed route, you don’t need to pack luggage daily or switch hotels, and you can enjoy the northwest scenery along the way for a more comfortable experience.
🏔 ️ Route Details Introduction
Overall coverage: This train route connects multiple popular tourist areas in Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Yining, Kanas, and Urumqi. It covers various landscapes such as Gobi deserts, glaciers, plateau lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, allowing you to experience the unique features of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip.
2026 Latest Sightseeing Tips for Attractions Along the Route:
In the Turpan area in 2026, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley are all open as usual. However, the Astana Ancient Tombs are recommended to be closed from January 16 to September 30, 2026, due to cultural relic restoration. Check relevant notices before traveling.
The Pamir Plateau area has high altitudes, so prepare anti-altitude sickness supplies in advance. Attractions like Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake have distinctive features. Accommodation in Tashkurgan County is relatively well-equipped, with an altitude of about 3,100 meters, suitable for first-time high-altitude visitors to adapt.
In 2026, based on comprehensive assessments by relevant authorities, the Duku Highway is expected to open for trial traffic around May 28 and officially open on June 5, with operating hours from 9:00 to 20:00 daily. Vehicles with more than 7 seats need to submit information for approval 3 days in advance. This itinerary will pass through the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, offering views of red-layer canyons, grasslands, and spruce forests.
During the peak season (May-October) of 2026, Kanas Scenic Area generally prohibits private vehicles, requiring visitors to transfer to shuttle buses. Starting September 15, a pilot program allows 200 daily reservations for self-driving small passenger cars (7 seats or fewer), requiring real-name registration 3 days in advance.

🚞 Travel Guide for the Dahezhinan Special Tourist Train to Xinjiang: In 2026, Sayram Lake Scenic Area allows entry with a self-driving package ticket, which must be reserved 1 day in advance via a relevant online mini-program. Speed limits apply throughout, and parking at viewpoints is recommended.
General Travel Tips:Starting April 15, 2026, the Xinjiang border management area pass has been fully digitized. Tourists heading to border areas can apply in advance through the ‘Immigration 12367’ online channel and must present it along with valid identification when traveling.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
The reference simplified itinerary for this Dahezhinan train is as follows:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the route and start a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the route, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan train

Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in the summer and autumn of 2026 worry about complex self-driving road conditions, the hassle of booking hotels and tickets separately, and tight itineraries. Choosing a tourist train can effectively solve these issues. With sleeper berths following a fixed route, you don’t need to pack luggage daily or switch hotels, and you can enjoy the northwest scenery along the way for a more comfortable experience. D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Home visits with various ethnic groups – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Garden – 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

🏔️ Route Details Introduction D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the train back

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D16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, get off the train along the route
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train along the route, end the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Price Description
Reference prices for the 2026 Dahezhinan train groups are as follows. Actual prices and availability depend on consultation and contract signing, and may vary by departure:
May 9, 2026:
4-person berth with bathroom, upper bunk: 15,999 RMB/person
4-person berth with bathroom, lower bunk: 17,999 RMB/person

Overall coverage: This train route connects multiple popular tourist areas in Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Yining, Kanas, and Urumqi. It covers various landscapes such as Gobi deserts, glaciers, plateau lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, allowing you to experience the unique features of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip. 4-person berth with bathroom, child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
2-person berth with bathroom: 39,999 RMB/person
2-person berth 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
May 30, 2026:
4-person berth with bathroom, upper bunk: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person berth with bathroom, lower bunk: 21,999 RMB/person
4-person berth with bathroom, child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
2-person berth with bathroom: 45,999 RMB/person
2-person berth 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:

2026 Latest Sightseeing Tips for Attractions Along the Route:4-person berth with bathroom, upper bunk: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person berth with bathroom, lower bunk: 21,999 RMB/person
4-person berth with bathroom, child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
2-person berth with bathroom: 45,999 RMB/person
2-person berth 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
📞 Registration Method
You can register for the relevant itinerary through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation phone and WeChat are both 181-3962-2229. For offline addresses, consult customer service. The current date is May 26, 2026, and there are still a few spots left for the nearest group on May 30. Tourists with travel plans can inquire early.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Fee-related: The above reference prices include the cost of the corresponding berth on the train, land accommodation as marked in the itinerary, meals as marked, first admission tickets to attractions, and local transportation within the itinerary. They do not include personal expenses, optional activities outside the itinerary, or additional costs due to force majeure. Specific inclusions and exclusions can be discussed with customer service, and the actual contract will prevail.
Service-related:The train is staffed with onboard attendants, and the land itinerary includes local guides, with corresponding service personnel handling itinerary-related issues throughout. Due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or changes in scenic area policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
Travel Tips: In summer and autumn, Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Bring light thick coats, sun protection items, and comfortable sports shoes. Most scenic areas require reservations, so cooperate with staff to complete booking procedures before traveling. Border areas require an electronic pass in advance, and carry valid identification during travel. Cancellation and modification rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
2026 Dahezhinan Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase