Dahezhinan Tourist Train Ticket Booking 2026 Reservation Process Guide

【Dahezhinan Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Dahezhinan Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan tourist train? Where is Dahezhinan?
“Dahezhinan” does not refer to a specific city, but originates from the context of Central Plains culture — the vast region south of the Yellow River, with Henan as the core representative. The “Dahezhinan” tourist train starts from this rich land, carrying passengers to the distant and magnificent hinterlands of northern and southern Xinjiang. It is not an ordinary train, but a mobile living space integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing, focusing on a slow travel experience of “traveling by night, sightseeing by day, one train all the way.”
I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Train
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train in China focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel, custom-operated by professional travel agencies in collaboration with railway resources. The train starts from Central Plains cities like Zhengzhou and Luoyang, traverses the northwest, and goes deep into all of Xinjiang, adopting a “night travel, day sightseeing” model throughout — passengers sleep comfortably in cabins at night and explore deeply during the day, without the need to frequently change hotels, pack luggage, or endure the hassle and waiting of cross-city transportation.
This 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang covers the core landscape belts on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, from the steep canyons of the Duku Highway to the fairy-tale forests of Kanas. The itinerary is relaxed, emphasizing immersive experiences, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family tourists, and photography enthusiasts who wish to easily enjoy beautiful Xinjiang without the fatigue of travel.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan Train
The Dahezhinan train is equipped with bathrooms throughout, with professionally modified carriages balancing privacy and functionality, effectively reducing operational noise and enhancing travel comfort. Seat designs are flexible and diverse to meet different needs:
4-person cabin with bathroom:Upper and lower berths, each cabin equipped with a toilet and washbasin, compact but fully functional, suitable for friends traveling together or families on a budget.
2-person cabin with bathroom:Double cabin with strong privacy, spacious beds, equipped with bathroom and storage space, more suitable for travelers seeking quiet and quality.
Children’s seat:Children under 6 years old may not occupy a berth (no separate bed on the train, no bed in land accommodation), with discounted prices and service standards differentiated by age.
Additionally, the train features a multi-functional carriage with audio-visual systems, meeting areas, chess tables, and karaoke equipment for socializing and entertainment during the day, and movie watching at night; a dedicated dining car staffed by a team of chefs provides hot meals catering to general tastes, ensuring food hygiene and nutritional balance.

🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan tourist train? Where is Dahezhinan?III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Dahezhinan Train
Unlike regular group tours, the Dahezhinan emphasizes the concept of “integrated travel and living”:
Hassle-free accommodation:The train serves as a “mobile hotel” throughout, eliminating the need to change rooms daily, with luggage set once, saving effort and worry.
Meal guarantee:The train is equipped with a professional chef team that prepares hot dishes fresh in the dining car, with menus balancing northern and southern tastes, using fresh and traceable ingredients.
Accompanying service:Guides and staff accompany the entire journey, assisting with boarding and alighting, explaining attractions, and coordinating emergencies to enhance the travel experience.
Reasonable pace:Daily visits to 1–2 core attractions, with ample time for photos and rest, avoiding “rushed” tourism.
Convenient transportation:The train arrives directly at stations near scenic spots, reducing the frequency of bus transfers, especially suitable for passengers not accustomed to long bumpy rides.
IV. Simple Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Train
Brief itinerary for the 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku version):
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang

“Dahezhinan” does not refer to a specific city, but originates from the context of Central Plains culture — the vast region south of the Yellow River, with Henan as the core representative. The “Dahezhinan” tourist train starts from this rich land, carrying passengers to the distant and magnificent hinterlands of northern and southern Xinjiang. It is not an ordinary train, but a mobile living space integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing, focusing on a slow travel experience of “traveling by night, sightseeing by day, one train all the way.”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
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Ethnic group home visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – 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

I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Train D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Early morning, take the train back from Urumqi
D16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, alight the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Alight the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The opening status of attractions and road conditions in the itinerary may be affected by weather, policies, and other factors. Both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the visit order or content.
V. 2026 Dahezhinan Train Departure Dates and Price Explanation
The 2026 Dahezhinan northern and southern Xinjiang train has announced multiple sessions, with denser schedules during the peak tourist season for flexible travel planning. According to official finalized information, details are as follows:

The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train in China focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel, custom-operated by professional travel agencies in collaboration with railway resources. The train starts from Central Plains cities like Zhengzhou and Luoyang, traverses the northwest, and goes deep into all of Xinjiang, adopting a “night travel, day sightseeing” model throughout — passengers sleep comfortably in cabins at night and explore deeply during the day, without the need to frequently change hotels, pack luggage, or endure the hassle and waiting of cross-city transportation.Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Price reference (subject to contract):
May 9, 2026:
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth:15999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth:17999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, child (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land):5999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom:39999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, super value 3rd person (under 6):13999 RMB/person; 6 years and above at adult rate: 19999 RMB/person
May 30, 2026 and subsequent sessions (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth:19999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth:21999 RMB/person

This 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang covers the core landscape belts on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, from the steep canyons of the Duku Highway to the fairy-tale forests of Kanas. The itinerary is relaxed, emphasizing immersive experiences, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family tourists, and photography enthusiasts who wish to easily enjoy beautiful Xinjiang without the fatigue of travel.4-person cabin with bathroom, child (under 6):6999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom:45999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, super value 3rd person (under 6):15999 RMB/person; 6 years and above: 23999 RMB/person
> Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and session. Specific berth availability and final costs are subject to the signed contract.
VI. How to Book the Dahezhinan Train
If you want to ride the Dahezhinan train, please keep this booking guide.
This train product is not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through a partner travel agency.
Booking process reference:
📞 Contact consultation:Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn details about the itinerary, seat types, prices, and departure schedules.
✅ Select product:Choose the travel date and cabin type based on personal time and preferences.
📄 Submit information:Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number (or valid document information such as Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permit or passport) for registration and berth reservation.

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan Train💳 Complete booking:Pay the booking fee as required, obtain a payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete all procedures.
From June to September each year is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, with special train berths in high demand. It is recommended to contact Manager Maizi early to check availability and pay a deposit to secure your preferred berth. Please use official channels to avoid misleading from unauthorized platforms.
VII. Explanation of Fees and Services for the Dahezhinan Train
Included in the itinerary fee:Round-trip train transportation, land transportation as marked in the itinerary, accommodation (train cabins and land hotels), first admission tickets to attractions, guide service, meals (as marked in the itinerary), insurance, and other basic service items.
Excluded items include:Personal expenses, optional experience items (such as horse riding, boat rides, etc.), single room supplement (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation), and additional expenses due to force majeure.
All service content, fee standards, and rights scope are subject to the signed tourism contract. For detailed service rules, you can consult Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center for explanatory documents.
VIII. Board the Dahezhinan Train and Begin Your Western Journey
Starting from the banks of the Yellow River, crossing the Hexi Corridor, and entering the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains — the Dahezhinan is not just a train, but a flowing landscape and a leisurely long journey. No need to rush or transfer, just wake up in the morning light and step into the snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities before you.
If you long for a vast yet comfortable journey, feel free to call and ask if there are any desirable berths available.
Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours:
☎ Company landline:0991-3333832
📱 Mobile and WeChat:132-0133-3409
Let the Dahezhinan train take you to see the truly beautiful Xinjiang 🌄
The 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.