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【Dahezhinan Train】How to buy tickets and book for the 2026 Dahezhinan Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently on platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Train? A clear guide to the correct way to enjoy a comfortable slow tour of Xinjiang
In the era of fast-paced travel, more and more tourists are yearning for deep experiences that ‘slow down’. In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train, with its unique model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, offers a worry-free, comfortable, and immersive panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists. Unlike traditional group tours that involve frequent hotel changes and luggage dragging, this train itself is a mobile home — no need to change accommodation throughout the journey, integrating dining, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment, truly allowing you to ‘lie down and enjoy the scenery’.
I. Detailed Introduction to the ‘Dahezhinan’ Train
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a domestic special tourist train focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel, operated by a professional team and designed for travelers seeking quality and a relaxed experience. The train departs from the Central Plains, crosses the northwest, and goes deep into the hinterland of Xinjiang, covering the core landscape areas on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Its biggest feature is residential-style travel:Get off during the day to visit highlights, sleep soundly on the train at night, saving time and avoiding travel fatigue.
This route is especially suitable for tourists who want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without enduring a high-intensity itinerary, and is particularly favored by family travelers, silver-haired groups, and photography enthusiasts. The entire journey lasts 17 days with a relaxed pace, and each key scenic spot has ample time for sightseeing and free activities, allowing travel to return to ease and enjoyment.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The ‘Dahezhinan’ train is equipped with bathrooms throughout, completely solving the inconvenience of traditional green trains. The carriages feature various compartment types to meet different needs:

🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Train? A clear guide to the correct way to enjoy a comfortable slow tour of Xinjiang2-person compartment:Spacious, private, with two fixed berths, suitable for couples or friends traveling together;
3-person/4-person compartment:Well-arranged, with lower berths more convenient for the elderly or children, suitable for families or groups;
All compartments use noise reduction technology to effectively block track noise, ensuring sleep quality at night;
The train also features a multi-functional carriage with audio-visual systems, lounge areas, chess tables, and karaoke equipment, making onboard entertainment diverse;
A dedicated dining car staffed by a professional chef team serves three meals daily, with fresh ingredients and flavors balancing northern and southern tastes, striving for dietary and nutritional balance.
This ‘hotel + transportation + entertainment’ integrated design makes the train not just a means of transport, but a warm home during the journey.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The ‘Dahezhinan’ train demonstrates differentiated advantages in service details:

In the era of fast-paced travel, more and more tourists are yearning for deep experiences that ‘slow down’. In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train, with its unique model of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, offers a worry-free, comfortable, and immersive panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists. Unlike traditional group tours that involve frequent hotel changes and luggage dragging, this train itself is a mobile home — no need to change accommodation throughout the journey, integrating dining, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment, truly allowing you to ‘lie down and enjoy the scenery’.Accompanying staff provide basic assistance throughout the journey, including boarding guidance and coordination of scenic spot explanations;
The itinerary follows the principle of ‘less rushing, more experiencing’ to avoid superficial sightseeing;
Dining standards are clear, with main meals featuring Chinese hot dishes, balancing light and flavorful options;
Train stops are near scenic spots or city hubs to reduce transfer time;
Basic emergency medical supplies are available on board for common discomforts.
This highly integrated model of accommodation, transportation, dining, and entertainment greatly reduces tourists’ decision-making burden, truly achieving ‘pack and go, travel with peace of mind’.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement
Brief itinerary for the 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku version):

I. Detailed Introduction to the ‘Dahezhinan’ TrainD1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, start a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
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, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, contact Manager Mai for itinerary and pricing
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic home visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar

The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a domestic special tourist train focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel, operated by a professional team and designed for travelers seeking quality and a relaxed experience. The train departs from the Central Plains, crosses the northwest, and goes deep into the hinterland of Xinjiang, covering the core landscape areas on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Its biggest feature is residential-style travel: Get off during the day to visit highlights, sleep soundly on the train at night, saving time and avoiding travel fatigue. D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – 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
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar

This route is especially suitable for tourists who want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without enduring a high-intensity itinerary, and is particularly favored by family travelers, silver-haired groups, and photography enthusiasts. The entire journey lasts 17 days with a relaxed pace, and each key scenic spot has ample time for sightseeing and free activities, allowing travel to return to ease and enjoyment. D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the train back
D16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, get off the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train along the way, end the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
The 2026 ‘Dahezhinan’ northern and southern Xinjiang route has confirmed the following departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11.

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and AdvantagesSpecific prices are as follows (text description, not a table):
2026 May 9 departure: 4-person compartment with bathroom, upper berth 15,999 yuan per person, lower berth 17,999 yuan per person; children under 6 without berth or bed 5,999 yuan; 2-person compartment 39,999 yuan per person; 2-person compartment adding a third person (under 6) 13,999 yuan, over 6 years old at adult rate 19,999 yuan.
2026 May 30 departure:4-person compartment upper berth 19,999 yuan per person, lower berth 21,999 yuan per person; children’s price 6,999 yuan; 2-person compartment 45,999 yuan per person; third person (under 6) 15,999 yuan, over 6 years old 23,999 yuan.
2026 June 17 and later departures (including July, August, September):Same price as May 30 standard.
Note:The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on seat type and travel period, subject to the signed travel contract.
VI. How to Buy Tickets and Register?
The 2026 ‘Dahezhinan’ train must be booked through professional and official channels cooperating with the railway. Currently, tourists can contact Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center for 24-hour consultation and registration. This train cannot be purchased independently on public platforms like 12306; seat reservations and itinerary confirmation must be handled through the travel agency.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; in special cases, related matters can be negotiated separately. All service content, prices, and itinerary details are based on the final signed travel contract and comply with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
🌄 One train connects the heat of Flaming Mountain, the vastness of the Pamirs, the tranquility of Kanas, and the grandeur of the Duku Highway. The ‘Dahezhinan’ is not just a trip, but a flowing life ritual — slowly savor the landscapes of the Western Regions amidst the rolling wheels, quietly enjoying the long years.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently on platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.