Stay Away from Scalpers! Official Entrance and Compliant Ticketing Methods for Dahezhinan Complete Summary

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 railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: 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.
🚞 2026 Dahezhinan Tourist Train Travel Guide:Itinerary, fares, and registration methods all clarified at once.
Many tourists want to visit Xinjiang but worry about the long distances between attractions, frequent transfers, and the hassle of moving luggage. The Dahezhinan special train solves this problem well. You follow the train throughout the journey without frequently changing accommodations, enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way, and visit multiple unique natural and cultural attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip.
This train itinerary covers multiple core scenic spots in eastern, southern, and northern Xinjiang, from the fiery landscapes of Turpan to the snowy lakes of the Pamir Plateau, from the mountain scenery of the Duku Highway to the primeval forests of Kanas. The 17-day itinerary has a relaxed pace, suitable for family trips, elderly travelers, and tourists who want to explore Xinjiang slowly.
Based on the latest 2026 Xinjiang scenic area information found, most attractions covered in the itinerary are best visited from May to October: The Duku Highway is expected to have a trial opening on May 28, 2026, and officially open on June 5, fully matching the train’s June-September departures. Along the way, you can see various landscapes like Gobi deserts, snow-capped mountains, meadows, and canyons. Kanas Scenic Area is open from 8:00-20:00 from May to October, with rich layers of primeval forests, lakes, and wetlands. Sayram Lake sees wildflowers blooming along its shores from June to August, with clear waters and surrounding snow-capped mountains, making it a great time for year-round visits; just book in advance to enter. The itinerary also includes multiple local experience activities, so you don’t need to plan your own route—just follow the schedule to cover most classic attractions.
📋 Simplified Itinerary
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way and start a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou

🚞 2026 Dahezhinan Tourist Train Travel Guide: Itinerary, fares, and registration methods all clarified at onceD3 Arrive in Turpan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar Lunch, Dinner Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic Home Visits -白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – 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 – Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin

Many tourists want to visit Xinjiang but worry about the long distances between attractions, frequent transfers, and the hassle of moving luggage. The Dahezhinan special train solves this problem well. You follow the train throughout the journey without frequently changing accommodations, enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way, and visit multiple unique natural and cultural attractions in both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip. D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the train back from Urumqi in the morning
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
Note:In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💴 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for different departure dates of the 2026 Dahezhinan train. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation, may fluctuate with schedules, and the final price is based on the signed contract between both parties:

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This train itinerary covers multiple core scenic spots in eastern, southern, and northern Xinjiang, from the fiery landscapes of Turpan to the snowy lakes of the Pamir Plateau, from the mountain scenery of the Duku Highway to the primeval forests of Kanas. The 17-day itinerary has a relaxed pace, suitable for family trips, elderly travelers, and tourists who want to explore Xinjiang slowly.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

Based on the latest 2026 Xinjiang scenic area information found, most attractions covered in the itinerary are best visited from May to October: The Duku Highway is expected to have a trial opening on May 28, 2026, and officially open on June 5, fully matching the train’s June-September departures. Along the way, you can see various landscapes like Gobi deserts, snow-capped mountains, meadows, and canyons. Kanas Scenic Area is open from 8:00-20:00 from May to October, with rich layers of primeval forests, lakes, and wetlands. Sayram Lake sees wildflowers blooming along its shores from June to August, with clear waters and surrounding snow-capped mountains, making it a great time for year-round visits; just book in advance to enter. The itinerary also includes multiple local experience activities, so you don’t need to plan your own route—just follow the schedule to cover most classic attractions. 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)
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

📋 Simplified Itinerary2-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)
Departure dates include May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2026. Travelers can choose the corresponding date based on their schedule.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both 181-3962-2229. The specific address can be obtained from customer service.
🔍 Fee and Service Explanation
Based on standard Xinjiang tourism service levels, the fees for this train include: accommodation on the train for the selected room type, hotel accommodation on land as indicated in the itinerary, meals as indicated in the itinerary, first-entry ticket fees for scenic spots in the itinerary, compliant tourist vehicle transfer services on land, guided tour services with certified guides, basic supporting services on the train, and on-board medical consultation services.
Currently, similar high-quality tourist trains typically feature cabins with bathrooms, public entertainment areas, and professional dining cars. Some meals include local specialties like hand-pulled rice, red willow barbecue, and big plate chicken, allowing you to taste different regional cuisines on the train. Service staff are available throughout to handle travel-related issues, so you don’t need to worry about transfers, ticket bookings, etc.
Exclusions:Meals not indicated in the itinerary, personal expenses such as scenic area shuttle buses and amusement activities, personal consumption, and other costs not included in the package.
Note that Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, you need to prepare windproof and warm jackets, comfortable hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and portable power banks. Some high-altitude areas have lower temperatures, so consult customer service for clothing advice before traveling. In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All rules comply with contract law, tourism law, and other relevant regulations. Cancellation and modification rules follow tourism law.
If traveling with elderly or children, communicate needs with customer service in advance to confirm service details, making it easier to prepare and get a better travel experience.
2026 Dahezhinan Train Ticket 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