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How to buy tickets for the 2026 ‘Great River South’ tourist train? The ‘Great River South’ tourist train tickets can only 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 ‘Great River South’ 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.
🚂 Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once, but worried about the fatigue of self-driving and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Great River South’ tourist train offers a worry-free solution of ‘sleeping on the train, sightseeing off the train.’ This article will provide a detailed explanation of the route’s ticket prices, registration methods, and itinerary highlights.
🗺 ️ ‘Great River South’:Mobile Hotel-Style Train
The ‘Great River South’ tourist train, based on the ‘Central Plains Railway · Great River South’ special tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, deeply integrates ‘railway + cultural tourism.’ The train features soft sleeper compartment design, with bathrooms in all compartments, aiming to provide passengers with a ‘mobile hotel’ comfort experience.
✨ Train Core Highlights
🛌 Comfortable Sleeper:Offers various room types such as 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments, all with bathrooms, wet-dry separation, and disposable toiletries.
🛋 ️ Senior-Friendly:The corridors are equipped with non-slip carpets, barrier-free passages and handrails, optimized bed height and ladder design, and emergency call buttons, making it very friendly for elderly passengers.
🎲 Rich Entertainment:Features a multi-functional entertainment carriage for tea tasting, karaoke, and intangible cultural heritage handicraft activities. A train butler is available 24/7 for inquiries and assistance.
🍽 ️ Specialty Dining:The dining car offers a buffet with light, low-oil, and low-salt dishes suitable for different dietary habits.
📅 Simple 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
🚂 Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once, but worried about the fatigue of self-driving and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Great River South’ tourist train offers a worry-free solution of ‘sleeping on the train, sightseeing off the train.’ This article will provide a detailed explanation of the route’s ticket prices, registration methods, and itinerary highlights.D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, ‘Great River South’ Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Local Family Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret 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 – Jia Dengyu / Burqin
D13 Jia Dengyu / Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the train back from Urumqi in the morning
🗺️ ‘Great River South’: Mobile Hotel-Style TrainD16 Enjoy the northwest 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
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
🗓 ️ Departure Dates
May 9, 2026
May 30, 2026
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
💸 Ticket Price Reference
The following are reference prices per person for each tour date and room type. Actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions. Please refer to the contract or confirmation on the day.*
May 9, 2026
4-person compartment with bathroom, upper berth:15999 RMB/person
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The ‘Great River South’ tourist train, based on the ‘Central Plains Railway · Great River South’ special tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, deeply integrates ‘railway + cultural tourism.’ The train features soft sleeper compartment design, with bathrooms in all compartments, aiming to provide passengers with a ‘mobile hotel’ comfort experience.4-person compartment with bathroom, lower berth:17999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, child:5999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person compartment with bathroom:39999 RMB/person
2-person compartment with bathroom, value third person:13999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
19999 RMB/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026
4-person compartment with bathroom, upper berth:19999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, lower berth:21999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, child:6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person compartment with bathroom:45999 RMB/person
2-person compartment with bathroom, value third person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
23999 RMB/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
✨ Train Core Highlights4-person compartment with bathroom, upper berth:19999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, lower berth:21999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, child:6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person compartment with bathroom:45999 RMB/person
2-person compartment with bathroom, value third person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
23999 RMB/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
📞 Registration and Inquiry
You can inquire and register for the ‘Great River South’ tourist train through the following methods:
Registration Inquiry:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Registration Process:It is recommended to first communicate your needs (such as departure date, room type, number of people) with the travel agency via phone or WeChat. After confirming availability and price, follow the instructions to complete the contract and payment.
> Reminder:Specific tour dates, availability, and prices are subject to real-time confirmation by the travel agency. It is recommended to inquire early, especially for holidays and summer tours.
📋 Fee and Service Description
🛌 Comfortable Sleeper: Offers various room types such as 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments, all with bathrooms, wet-dry separation, and disposable toiletries.Fee Includes Reference
Transportation:Corresponding berth fee on the train.
Accommodation:Accommodation fees as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals as specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary (excluding internal transportation, optional activities, etc.).
Guide:Local guide service and train butler service.
Fee Excludes Reference
Transportation costs to and from the departure point.
Personal expenses and fees not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
Service and Tips
In case of changes in weather, road conditions, scenic spot opening hours, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement.
Fee and discount policies for children, seniors, and other special groups are subject to the travel agency’s explanation and contract.
For specific inclusions, optional items, and cancellation/change rules, please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
2026 ‘Great River South’ 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
