How to Buy and Book Tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train

How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Special Train? To book tickets for the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train, you must go through the professional and authorized travel agency recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010). 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.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Special Train? The latest travel guide for 2026 is here!
❓ What is the “Dahezhinan” Tourist Special Train?
The “Dahezhinan” is a special tourist train featuring a slow pace, in-depth travel, and comfortable experiences. It is supported and operated by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, blending Central Plains culture with Western Regions scenery to create a “mobile hotel-style sleeper.” It is not a traditional green train but a high-quality tourist train equipped with private bathrooms, quiet carriages, a professional dining car, and multifunctional entertainment spaces.
This train is especially suitable for elderly tourists, family groups, and those who are not used to long-distance bus rides but want to easily see the highlights of Xinjiang. The entire journey adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” model, so you don’t need to move luggage or change hotels, truly achieving an immersive travel experience of “the train follows you, and the scenery changes with the route.”
🛏 ️ What types of cabins are available? How comfortable are they?
All cabins on the “Dahezhinan” have private bathrooms and use multiple noise-reduction technologies. Measured nighttime noise is below 35 decibels, equivalent to a library environment, ensuring a quiet and private journey. Currently, the following three room types are available:
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Cabin:Approximately 12㎡, equipped with a 1.5m double bed, sofa, small coffee table, LCD TV, 24-hour hot water, and a separate wet-dry bathroom. Suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
Private Bathroom 3-Bed Cabin:Converted from a 2-bed cabin with an added folding bed, suitable for families with children. The space is well-arranged, balancing storage and living functions.
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Cabin:Approximately 18㎡, with a bunk bed design, each bed 0.9m wide, equipped with charging ports, storage cabinets, and a bathroom. High cost-performance, suitable for groups traveling together.
All cabins feature anti-slip floors, illuminated handrails, emergency call devices, and other age-friendly details to enhance safety and convenience.
✨ What unique advantages does the “Dahezhinan” have compared to other travel methods?

🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Special Train? The latest travel guide for 2026 is here!Integrated Accommodation:Spend multiple nights resting on the special train, avoiding the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage;
Guaranteed Meals:Equipped with a dedicated dining car and professional chef team, three meals a day balance both northern and southern tastes and nutritional needs;
Rich Entertainment:Features multifunctional carriages with KTV, board games, and audio-visual systems, making the journey not boring;
Relaxed Itinerary Pace:Arrange 1–2 core attractions per day, avoiding “forced check-in” style tours, leaving enough time for photos, rest, and in-depth experiences;
Covers Xinjiang’s Highlights:The route connects classic destinations like Turpan, Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, combining nature and culture.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (2026 Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour Duku Version)
> Note:The following is the original locally finalized text, recommended for minor punctuation and paragraph adjustments. The content order and stops strictly follow the original text.
Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour Duku Version Simplified Itinerary:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or entertain freely on the train

❓ What is the “Dahezhinan” Tourist Special Train?Main stops: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 – Bayinbuluke
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin

The “Dahezhinan” is a special tourist train featuring a slow pace, in-depth travel, and comfortable experiences. It is supported and operated by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, blending Central Plains culture with Western Regions scenery to create a “mobile hotel-style sleeper.” It is not a traditional green train but a high-quality tourist train equipped with private bathrooms, quiet carriages, a professional dining car, and multifunctional entertainment spaces. D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning, take the special train from Urumqi for return journey
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

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center booking tickets contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to send itinerary and pricing
💰 2026 Price and Departure Date Information
> Note:The following prices and departure dates are the original locally finalized text, fully recorded, recommended for compliant transition.
The Dahezhinan special train has private bathrooms in all cabins, with 2-bed, 3-bed, and 4-bed options to meet the travel needs of different groups. The cabin design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multifunctional carriage is equipped with audio-visual systems, also serving functions like meeting, dining, board games, and karaoke; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring meal quality during the journey!
Departure Dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026

This train is especially suitable for elderly tourists, family groups, and those who are not used to long-distance bus rides but wish to easily see the highlights of Xinjiang. The entire journey adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” model, so you don’t need to move luggage or change hotels, truly achieving an immersive travel experience of “the train follows you, and the scenery changes with the route.”May 9, 2026:
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Cabin Upper Berth 15,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Cabin Lower Berth 17,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Cabin Child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Cabin 39,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Cabin Value 3rd Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026 and later departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Cabin Upper Berth 19,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Cabin Lower Berth 21,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Cabin Child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Cabin 45,999 RMB/person

🛏️ What types of cabins are available? How comfortable are they?Private Bathroom 2-Bed Cabin Value 3rd Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults)
> Warm Reminder:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on the departure date and room type. The specific details are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
📞 How to Book the “Dahezhinan” Tourist Special Train?
If you want to ride the “Dahezhinan” special train, please keep this booking guide!
The “Dahezhinan” tourist special train does not sell individual train tickets through railway ticket platforms like 12306. Instead, it sells overall tourism products through authorized travel agency channels cooperating with the railway. You can register and inquire through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
Booking Process:
1. Contact the travel agency: Call 132-0133-3409 (Manager Mai, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency) to learn about the special train’s detailed itinerary, prices, and room types;
2. Choose a product: Select the appropriate cabin type (e.g., 2-bed, 4-bed, etc.) based on your travel time and needs;
3. Provide information: Submit necessary details such as name and valid ID number for booking registration;
4. Pay the fee: Pay the travel fee as required and sign the unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract to complete the booking.
> ⚠️ Reminder:June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism. Seats for popular departures are limited. It is recommended to inquire early and pay a deposit to secure your seat. Please be sure to go through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (phone/WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to protect your rights and avoid booking through unofficial channels.

All cabins on the “Dahezhinan” have private bathrooms and use multiple noise-reduction technologies. Measured nighttime noise is below 35 decibels, equivalent to a library environment, ensuring a quiet and private journey. Currently, the following three room types are available:📌 Fee Inclusions and Service Description
Fees typically include:
Special train cabin accommodation for the entire journey (including private bathroom)
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Local tour bus transfer service
Professional tour guide commentary
Three meals on the special train (provided by the chef team)
On-board medical staff and basic emergency support
Fees do not include:Personal expenses, self-funded items within scenic spots, (for single travelers, we will try our best to arrange shared accommodation, special cases need to be negotiated separately), etc.
> All service content and standards are subject to the final travel contract signed by both parties. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies, the itinerary may be reasonably changed with mutual agreement.
🌄 Embark on a “Poem of the Western Regions on Wheels”
If you long for the magnificence of snowy mountains and lakes, the vastness of grasslands and canyons, and want a relaxed and worry-free journey with a slow pace, the “Dahezhinan” might be the perfect choice for you. It is not just a means of transportation but a flowing landscape and a mobile home.
Multiple departures in spring, summer, and autumn of 2026 are now open for booking, with limited seats. Feel free to call 132-0133-3409 to contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and start this 17-day slow journey across Central Plains and Western Regions!
How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan special train? Contact the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010) to send detailed itinerary and pricing