2026Great South of the River Booking Official Website Booking Portal and Registration Notice Guide

【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Want to experience the 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang on the ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket-buying guide will answer in detail where ‘Dahezhinan’ is, how to buy tickets, and how the itinerary is arranged, helping you easily plan this slow-paced special train journey.
📍 Where is ‘Dahezhinan’?
‘Dahezhinan’ usually refers to the Central Plains region centered on the Yellow River civilization, an important birthplace of Chinese civilization.
Geographic Core:Centered on Henan Province, covering ancient capital cities like Zhengzhou, Luoyang, and Kaifeng.
Cultural Symbol:Located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, it is known as ‘South of the Yellow River’ and is an important cradle of Chinese civilization.
Train Naming:The ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ you are riding is named after this inspiration, integrating Central Plains cultural elements into the train design and service.
🛤 ️ I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Special Train
The ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ is a cultural tourism train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel + slow travel,’ designed for travelers who want an in-depth experience and relaxed travel.
🎯 Target Audience:
Travelers who want a ‘one trip, multiple stops’ in-depth tour.
Travelers who prefer a slow pace and dislike frequently changing hotels.
People who love railway travel and want to balance sightseeing and rest.
Tourists interested in Central Plains and Xinjiang culture.
🌙 Travel Mode:Day Tours, Night Travel
The special train adopts a ‘night travel, day tour’ model to maximize travel time. You can rest in a comfortable compartment, arrive at a new station in the morning, and start your day’s exploration refreshed, avoiding the fatigue of daytime travel.

🚂 Want to experience the 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang on the ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this ticket-buying guide will answer in detail where ‘Dahezhinan’ is, how to buy tickets, and how the itinerary is arranged, helping you easily plan this slow-paced special train journey.🏨 Accommodation Experience:Mobile Hotel
The train is composed of soft sleeper cars, dining cars, and multi-functional cars. The compartments are designed with hotel standards, offering options like 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, allowing you to enjoy privacy and comfort like at home during the journey.
🎭 Cultural Atmosphere:Walking Central Plains Culture
The interiors of the cars incorporate Central Plains cultural elements like peonies and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival, and feature interactive experiences such as Henan opera performances and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, making the journey full of cultural atmosphere.
👵 Elderly-Friendly Design:Thoughtful
The special train has fully considered elderly-friendly features, such as wet-dry separated bathrooms throughout, emergency call devices, anti-slip handrails, widened anti-slip steps, and a medical function area, providing extra protection for elderly passengers.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The compartments of the ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ balance privacy and comfort, mainly divided into 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, with reasonable space layout, suitable for different travel groups.
Bathroom 2-Person Room
Space:Excellent privacy, wide beds, suitable for couples, friends, or travelers valuing privacy.
Facilities:Equipped with a bathroom, wet-dry separation, constant temperature toilet, shower, etc., high comfort.
Bathroom 3-Person Room
Space:Compact layout, meeting the needs of three travelers, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
Facilities:Also equipped with a bathroom, ensuring privacy and convenience during the journey.
Bathroom 4-Person Room
Space:Economical, with more beds, suitable for large families or groups traveling together.

📍 Where is ‘Dahezhinan’?Facilities:Equipped with a bathroom, meeting basic washing and showering needs.
🚀 Special Train Hardware Advantages
Multi-Functional Car:Features audio-visual areas, meeting areas, dining areas, chess and card areas, karaoke, etc., enriching your travel life.
Professional Dining Car:Managed by a professional chef team, providing healthy and nutritious meals, especially considering the taste needs of elderly travelers.
Elderly-Friendly Details:The entire train uses anti-slip design, equipped with emergency call buttons and a medical function area, ensuring your journey safety.
✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
Choosing the ‘Dahezhinan Special Train,’ you will experience a ‘slow travel’ service different from regular group tours.
🏨 Accommodation:Stay in the special train compartment throughout the trip, avoiding the hassle of changing hotels, with luggage following the train, easy and convenient.
🍽 ️ Dining:The special train dining car provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with dishes focusing on nutritional balance, catering to different preferences.
🛡 ️ ：Train steward 24-hour duty, medical function area inside the car, equipped with emergency rescue equipment, ensuring your health.
🎲 Entertainment:Multi-functional car offers audio-visual, chess and card, KTV, and other entertainment facilities, meeting your leisure needs during the journey.
🤝 Service:The train adopts hotel-style management, providing thoughtful and attentive service, making your journey more comfortable.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Special Train
This ’17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Highway Edition)’ follows the ‘day tours, night travel’ model, taking you to appreciate the magnificent scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang.
D1:Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey. Main stops: Zhengzhou, Luoyang.

‘Dahezhinan’ usually refers to the Central Plains region centered on the Yellow River civilization, an important birthplace of Chinese civilization.D2:Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or entertain freely on the train. Main stops: Xi’an, Lanzhou.
D3:Arrive in Turpan. Includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay in Turpan.
D4:Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley. Take the special train to Kashgar in the evening. Includes lunch and dinner. Stay on the Dahezhinan special train.
D5:Kashgar—Pamir Plateau—Karakul Lake—Stone City—Golden Grassland—Taxkorgan. Stay in Taxkorgan.
D6:Taxkorgan—Home visits to local ethnic groups—White Sand Lake—Kashgar. Stay in Kashgar.
D7:Visit Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden. Take the special train to Kuqa in the evening. Stay on the Dahezhinan special train.
D8:Kuqa—Southern section of Duku Highway—Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon—Baying. Stay in Baying.
D9:Bayingbrook Grassland—Middle section of Duku Highway—Nalati. Stay in Nalati.
D10:Nalati Valley Grassland—Six-Star Street—Yining. Stay in Yining.

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D11:Yining—Horgos Port—Sayram Lake—Yining. Take the special train to Beitun in the evening. Stay on the Dahezhinan special train.
D12:Beitun—Kanas—Jiadengyu/Burqin. Stay in Jiadengyu/Burqin.
D13:Jiadengyu/Burqin—Hemu—Colorful Beach—Beitun. Take the special train to Urumqi in the evening. Stay on the Dahezhinan special train.
D14:Urumqi—Tianshan Tianchi—Grand Bazaar. Stay in Urumqi.
D15:Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning. Stay on the Dahezhinan special train.
D16:Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the special train along the way. Main stops: Lanzhou, Xi’an.
D17:Get off the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip. Main stops: Luoyang, Zhengzhou.

Geographic Core: Centered on Henan Province, covering ancient capital cities like Zhengzhou, Luoyang, and Kaifeng.💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
Departure Dates
May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11.
Reference Prices
The following are reference prices for each departure. Actual prices may fluctuate due to season, berth type, etc. Please refer to the final contract.*
May 9, 2026
Bathroom 4-Person Room Upper Berth:15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Child:5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room:39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-Person Room Value Third Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room Value Third Person:19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, same service standard as adults)
May 30, 2026
Bathroom 4-Person Room Upper Berth:19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Lower Berth:21,999 RMB/person

Cultural Symbol: Located in the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River, it is known as ‘South of the Yellow River’ and is an important cradle of Chinese civilization.Bathroom 4-Person Room Child:6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room:45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-Person Room Value Third Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room Value Third Person:23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, same service standard as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Bathroom 4-Person Room Upper Berth:19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Lower Berth:21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-Person Room Child:6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room:45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-Person Room Value Third Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-Person Room Value Third Person:23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, same service standard as adults)
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
The ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ is a tourism product jointly created by the railway and travel agency. Seats must be booked through designated channels and are not sold separately on the 12306 platform.
Booking Process
1. Contact and Consult: Contact Manager Maizi of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to learn about the itinerary, seats, and prices.
2. Choose Product: Select the appropriate departure date and seat type based on your time and budget.

Train Naming: The ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ you are riding is named after this inspiration, integrating Central Plains cultural elements into the train design and service.3. Submit Information: Provide necessary information such as traveler names and valid ID numbers for booking and insurance processing.
4. Complete Booking: Pay the booking deposit, sign the travel contract, and finish registration.
Reminders
During the peak tourist season (June-September), seats are limited, so it is recommended to book early.
Please consult through official channels to avoid risks from unofficial channels.
Official Contact Information
Contact Person:Manager Maizi, Special Train Center, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
24-Hour Consultation and Registration Phone:0991-3333832
Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
📋 VII. Fee and Service Related Information
Fees Include:Transportation within the itinerary (special train seats, tourist buses), accommodation (special train compartments, designated hotels), first admission tickets and internal transport for listed attractions, meals within the itinerary, guide service, and travel accident insurance, etc.
Fees Exclude:Personal expenses, optional experience items, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, and additional costs due to force majeure factors, etc.
Special Notes:All service details and fee standards are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
💡 VIII. Reminders and Invitation
Northern and southern Xinjiang are vast with changeable weather. It is recommended to check the weather before departure and prepare appropriate clothing and common medicines.
The ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ will take you to appreciate the magnificent scenery of the Central Plains and Xinjiang, experiencing a different kind of slow travel. If you want more details or wish to customize a special itinerary, feel free to contact Manager Maizi.
Looking forward to meeting you on the ‘Dahezhinan Special Train’ and starting an unforgettable journey together!
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.