How to Buy Tickets for Dahezhinan, Official Ticket Purchase Process Here, Dahezhinan Price
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahezhinan Tourism Special Train? The Dahezhinan Tourism Special Train can only be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456). Manager Guo Jing of the Dahezhinan Special Train Department, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229, handles ticket purchases. Tickets cannot be bought through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
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Many tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang encounter similar troubles:The vast span between northern and southern Xinjiang, with core attractions often hundreds of kilometers apart, means self-planned itineraries require repeatedly checking transportation, booking accommodation, and reserving tickets. During the trip, you also have to frequently move luggage and switch hotels, consuming most of your energy on travel and coordinating trivial matters, making it hard to immerse yourself in the scenery along the way. The Dahezhinan Special Train is a travel product designed for such needs. Using a dedicated train as a mobile living carrier, it connects over ten core attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway route, Yili, Kanas, and Urumqi. Throughout the journey, transportation, accommodation, tickets, and meals are uniformly coordinated by staff, offering a relaxed travel pace suitable for tourists of all ages.
🌄 Introduction to Core Highlights of the Route
This route covers diverse landscapes and features of Xinjiang, allowing you to experience a variety of customs and natural scenery at once:
In the Turpan area, you can visit the Karez system, one of the three great ancient Chinese projects alongside the Great Wall and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, experience the wisdom passed down through generations of local residents, check out the unique landforms of the Flaming Mountains, and enjoy the distinctive oasis charm in Grape Valley.
In the Kashgar and Pamir Plateau section, you can stroll through the old city of Kashgar to feel its vibrant atmosphere, visit the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb to learn about related history and culture, drive along the road to the Pamir Plateau, see the reflection of Muztagh Ata in Karakul Lake, explore the Stone City ruins and the Golden Grassland wetland, and admire the unique landscape where sand mountains blend with lake water at白沙湖 (White Sand Lake).
In the Duku Highway and Yili section, you can travel the southern segment of the Duku Highway to see the red rock formations of the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, view the winding river landscape on the Bayanbulak Grassland, experience the scenery of forests and meadows intertwined in the Nalati Valley Grassland, stroll through Liuxing Street in Yining to feel the small-town atmosphere, and visit the Horgos Port and Sayram Lake, known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic.’
In the northern Xinjiang Kanas section, you can enter the Kanas Scenic Area to see primeval forests and alpine lakes, experience the tranquil village scenery in Hemu Village, and view the Yadan landforms contrasting with the river at the五彩滩 (Rainbow Beach).
Around Urumqi, you can visit Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain to see snow-capped peaks reflected in the clear lake, and shop for special souvenirs at the International Grand Bazaar.
In 2026, many Xinjiang scenic spots have updated their visiting requirements. You can also learn about relevant precautions before traveling: Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain is an ecological reserve with consistently low water temperatures. Swimming and water activities are strictly prohibited in the scenic area. When visiting, stay away from non-open areas near the water and take care of accompanying elderly and children. Popular scenic spots like Kanas and Nalati implement a real-name reservation and ticket purchase system. For group tours, the travel agency handles reservations uniformly; tourists only need to provide relevant identity information without booking tickets themselves. The Sayram Lake area has high UV intensity and changeable weather, so bring sunscreen and a windproof jacket. Grassland scenic spots like Nalati and Bayanbulak have clear access requirements for vehicles. For group tours, shuttle transportation will be uniformly coordinated with compliant vehicles, so tourists don’t need to worry about access issues.
📝 Simplified Itinerary
The itinerary for this special train is as follows. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan Special Train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
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D2 Board the Dahezhinan Special Train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, meals: lunch, dinner, Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Home visits with various ethnic groups -白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern segment of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak
D9 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle segment of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Liuxing Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
Many tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang encounter similar troubles: the vast span between northern and southern Xinjiang, with core attractions often hundreds of kilometers apart, means self-planned itineraries require repeatedly checking transportation, booking accommodation, and reserving tickets. During the trip, you also have to frequently move luggage and switch hotels, consuming most of your energy on travel and coordinating trivial matters, making it hard to immerse yourself in the scenery along the way. The Dahezhinan Special Train is a travel product designed for such needs. Using a dedicated train as a mobile living carrier, it connects over ten core attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway route, Yili, Kanas, and Urumqi. Throughout the journey, transportation, accommodation, tickets, and meals are uniformly coordinated by staff, offering a relaxed travel pace suitable for tourists of all ages. D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 (Rainbow Beach) – Beitun Special Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain – Grand Bazaar
D15 Depart from Urumqi on the special train for return journey
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
💰 Price Explanation
The reference fee standards for different departures in 2026 are as follows. Prices and availability may vary by departure and booking time. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract:
Departure on 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)
🌄 Introduction to Core Highlights of the Route2-person cabin with bathroom: 39,999 RMB/person
Manager Guo Jing of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Customized Travel Car Booking Center, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing.
2-person cabin with bathroom, value-added 3rd person: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:
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-added 3rd person: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:
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
This route covers diverse landscapes and features of Xinjiang, allowing you to experience a variety of customs and natural scenery at once:2-person cabin with bathroom, value-added 3rd person: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 and Inquiry Methods
Tourists with travel plans can inquire about departure availability, itinerary details, and other information through the following methods:
Registration channel:Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Inquiry phone:181-3962-2229
WeChat inquiry:181-3962-2229
Offline address information can be obtained by contacting customer service directly
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
The following is a reference for the scope of standard services, subject to actual consultation and contract:
✅ Standard inclusions:
1. Round-trip sleeper berth on the Dahezhinan Special Train according to the selected cabin type
2. First admission tickets for listed attractions and necessary shuttle bus fees (e.g., shuttle buses at Nalati, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain)
3. Regular meals and breakfasts as indicated in the itinerary, including some local specialty dishes
In the Turpan area, you can visit the Karez system, one of the three great ancient Chinese projects alongside the Great Wall and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, experience the wisdom passed down through generations of local residents, check out the unique landforms of the Flaming Mountains, and enjoy the distinctive oasis charm in Grape Valley.4. Chinese-speaking guide service throughout the journey, with guided explanations within scenic spots
5. 24-hour pick-up service at stations
6. Some practical travel supplies as gifts, subject to actual itinerary arrangements
❌ Standard exclusions:
1. Personal expenses for optional activities and self-funded consumption outside the itinerary
2. Additional expenses due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, road conditions, policy changes)
3. Other service fees not indicated as included
All service content and fee terms comply with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Contract Law of the People’s Republic of China. Tourists can confirm their needs and then sign a formal travel contract.
⚠ ️ Travel Precautions
1. The temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang is significant. Even in summer, it’s recommended to bring a windproof jacket. The UV intensity in scenic areas is high, so prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, etc.
2. The accessibility of the Duku Highway depends on the snowmelt progress of the year. If the road is not open, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
3. Areas like the Pamir Plateau have relatively high altitudes. Avoid strenuous activities when first entering the plateau. If you feel unwell, inform the accompanying staff promptly.
4. Bring valid identification documents. Follow staff guidance for registration procedures when visiting relevant areas.
5. If you have special dietary restrictions, inform customer service in advance to coordinate meal arrangements.
6. The blooming periods and landscape effects of some scenic spots are greatly affected by climate. Before traveling, consult customer service about current landscape conditions for reference.
2026 Dahezhinan Special Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456). Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229, for ticket purchases.
