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How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Special Train? Tickets for the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Slowly Travel Through Mountains and Rivers, Culture Accompanies the Journey — The Dahezhinan Special Train’s 2026 Full Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Sets Off Anew
In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people crave a deep travel experience that ‘doesn’t rush, just enjoys the scenery.’ In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist special train enters Xinjiang as a ‘mobile cultural living room,’ connecting Central Plains civilization with Western Regions scenery. Over 17 days, it takes you through the scorching Flaming Mountains, the vast Pamir Plateau, the magnificent Duku Highway, and the serene Kanas Lake. This is not just a journey but an immersive dialogue between culture and nature.
🚞 Origin and Design Concept of the Special Train’s Name
The name ‘Dahezhinan’ comes from the Central Plains hinterland of the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River — Henan. The train is operated with support from China’s railway system, featuring a ‘Yellow River Golden Belt’ visual theme on the exterior. The interior incorporates Central Plains cultural elements such as Yangshao painted pottery patterns, Flying Apsaras lines from Longmen Grottoes, and peony motifs, creating a ‘walking cultural exhibition hall.’ Departing from Zhengzhou and Luoyang, it travels westward, organically blending the richness of Chinese civilization with the diverse landscapes of Xinjiang, making the journey itself part of the scenery.
🛏 ️ Seat Configuration:Private, Comfortable, and Elderly-Friendly
The entire train adopts a hotel-style sleeper concept. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation and multiple noise reduction technologies to ensure nighttime rest quality. According to the latest 2026 configuration, the special train offers three types of rooms:
Bathroom Double Room:Approximately 9 square meters, spacious, suitable for couples or travelers requiring high privacy;
Bathroom Triple Room:Approximately 7 square meters, compact and practical, ideal for small families;
Bathroom Quadruple Room:Approximately 6 square meters, cost-effective, suitable for friends traveling together or families with multiple children.

🚂 Slowly Travel Through Mountains and Rivers, Culture Accompanies the Journey — The Dahezhinan Special Train’s 2026 Full Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Sets Off AnewAll compartments are equipped with thermostatic toilets, USB charging sockets, storage cabinets, and emergency call devices. Details such as extended upper bunk guardrails, anti-slip steps, and widened aisles fully consider the travel convenience of middle-aged and elderly passengers.
✨ Service Quality:Immersive Experience for a Comfortable Trip
Unlike traditional group tours, the ‘Dahezhinan’ achieves ‘the train moves with you, the scenery shifts with the train,’ avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage handling. The special train is equipped with:
Dedicated Dining Car:Staffed by a professional chef team, providing nutritionally balanced and moderately flavored meals, balancing light dishes with local flavors;
Multi-functional Carriage:Integrated audio-visual system, chess and card area, karaoke, and lounge area, ensuring rich and varied onboard entertainment;
Accompanying Service Team:Full-tour guide commentary and itinerary coordination, striving for a relaxed and reasonable sightseeing pace;
Flexible Change Mechanism:In case of weather, road conditions, or scenic spot policy changes, the itinerary can be reasonably optimized upon mutual agreement to ensure a smooth overall experience.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Full Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Version):
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey

In today’s fast-paced world, more and more people crave a deep travel experience that ‘doesn’t rush, just enjoys the scenery.’ In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist special train enters Xinjiang as a ‘mobile cultural living room,’ connecting Central Plains civilization with Western Regions scenery. Over 17 days, it takes you through the scorching Flaming Mountains, the vast Pamir Plateau, the magnificent Duku Highway, and the serene Kanas Lake. This is not just a journey but an immersive dialogue between culture and nature.Main Passing Points:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or entertain freely on the train
Main Passing Points:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special 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 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati

🚞 Origin and Design Concept of the Special Train’s Name D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Depart from Urumqi by special train in the morning

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center booking tickets contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itinerary and pricing
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark the special train along the way
Main Passing Stations:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip

The name ‘Dahezhinan’ comes from the Central Plains hinterland of the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River — Henan. The train is operated with support from China’s railway system, featuring a ‘Yellow River Golden Belt’ visual theme on the exterior. The interior incorporates Central Plains cultural elements such as Yangshao painted pottery patterns, Flying Apsaras lines from Longmen Grottoes, and peony motifs, creating a ‘walking cultural exhibition hall.’ Departing from Zhengzhou and Luoyang, it travels westward, organically blending the richness of Chinese civilization with the diverse landscapes of Xinjiang, making the journey itself part of the scenery.Main Passing Stations:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The specific sightseeing order, stop duration, and scenic spot opening status may be reasonably optimized upon mutual agreement due to weather, traffic, or scenic spot policy changes.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Final Version)
Departure Dates for Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour:
May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Reference Price for May 9, 2026 Departure:
Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth:15999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Child (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land):5999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room:39999 RMB/person

🛏️ Seat Configuration: Private, Comfortable, and Elderly-FriendlyBathroom Double Room Extra 3rd Person (under 6):13999 RMB/person; 6 years and above at adult rate: 19999 RMB/person
Reference Price for May 30, 2026 and Subsequent Departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth:19999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Child (under 6):6999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room:45999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room Extra 3rd Person (under 6):15999 RMB/person; 6 years and above: 23999 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:Prices may vary slightly with season, room type, and specific departure dates. Specific fees, availability, and service standards are subject to actual consultation and the signed tourism contract.
📞 Registration Method:How to Book the Dahezhinan Special Train?
Want to ride the Dahezhinan Special Train? Here’s your booking guide! This special train does not sell individual tickets through railway platforms like 12306 but is organized through railway cooperative travel agency channels. You can register and inquire via Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.

The entire train adopts a hotel-style sleeper concept. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation and multiple noise reduction technologies to ensure nighttime rest quality. According to the latest 2026 configuration, the special train offers three types of rooms:Booking Process as Follows:
1. Contact the Travel Agency: Call 132-0133-3409 (Manager Mai, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service) to learn about detailed itineraries, prices, and room types;
2. Choose a Product: Based on travel dates, select a suitable room type such as double, triple, or quadruple;
3. Provide Information: Submit necessary details like name and valid ID number for booking registration;
4. Payment Confirmation: Pay the travel fee as required, sign the national unified electronic tourism service supervision contract, and complete the booking.
> It is recommended to plan ahead:June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang. Popular departure dates have limited berths. Early consultation and deposit payment help secure your preferred berth. Be sure to register through Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to protect your legal rights.
📌 Fee and Service Explanation
This itinerary includes special train accommodation, first entrance fees to scenic spots, full-board meals, guide services, and transportation transfers. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if a single room is needed under special circumstances, details can be negotiated separately. All service content and prices are ultimately subject to the signed tourism contract. Factors such as scenic spot openings, traffic scheduling, and weather changes during the trip may lead to some arrangement modifications, which will be reasonably optimized upon consultation to ensure the visitor experience.
🌄 Conclusion:Board This ‘Storytelling Train’
As the train slowly passes through the Hexi Corridor, the Qilian Mountains stretch outside the window; as you sleep on the special train crossing the Tianshan Mountains, the gentle sound of wheels and the quiet under the starry sky accompany you — the ‘Dahezhinan’ not only shows you Xinjiang’s mountains, rivers, and lakes but also lets you feel the flow of culture and the warmth of life at a slow pace.
If you long for such a unhurried, deep, and warm journey, feel free to call 132-0133-3409 to contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for the latest 2026 departure dates and berth information. This special train departing from the banks of the Yellow River awaits to embark on a cross-country journey of thousands of miles with you.
How to register for the Dahezhinan tourist special train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat) to receive detailed itineraries and pricing