How to Buy Tickets for the Great River South Tourist Train Special Train Booking Channel
【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 Agency · Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
“Dahezhinan” is a comfortable tourist train operated by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. Due to its body incorporating Central Plains cultural elements such as peonies and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival, it is often called “Central Plains Railway · Dahezhinan.” It does not refer to a specific city but is a mobile cultural tourism brand starting from Henan and heading to Xinjiang, Northeast China, Inner Mongolia, and other places.
🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Train
📍 Route Overview
Since its launch in April 2025, it has introduced multiple routes including Northeast Snow and Ice, Southern and Northern Xinjiang, Central Plains Culture, and Yunnan-Guizhou Scenery. Among them, the 17-day Panoramic Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang is one of the key long-distance routes for 2026.
🌙 Travel Mode
Adopting a “night travel, day sightseeing” mode, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning. The entire train consists of sleeper berths, with the train following the passengers, eliminating the need to change accommodations or frequently move luggage, making it especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists.
🛌 Elderly-Friendly Design
The train has undergone systematic elderly-friendly renovations, hailed as a combination of a “mobile hotel and retirement apartment.” Details include:
Compartment:The entire train features soft sleepers, with 2/3/4-person rooms, all equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, constant-temperature toilets, and emergency call devices.
Public Areas:Corridors are fitted with anti-slip carpets, threshold-free passages, fluorescent handrails, widened anti-slip ladders, and are equipped with SOS buttons and emergency lighting.
Health Guarantee:A medical function area is set up, and crew members have received emergency rescue training.
🏮 Cultural Experience
Themed as “Walking Central Plains Culture,” the carriages feature activities such as Henan opera performances and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, allowing passengers to experience Central Plains culture during the journey.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
“Dahezhinan” is a comfortable tourist train operated by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. Due to its body incorporating Central Plains cultural elements such as peonies and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival, it is often called “Central Plains Railway · Dahezhinan.” It does not refer to a specific city but is a mobile cultural tourism brand starting from Henan and heading to Xinjiang, Northeast China, Inner Mongolia, and other places.🏠 Bathroom Soft Sleeper Compartment
All carriages are soft sleeper compartments, offering 2/3/4-person room options, all equipped with bathrooms (separate wet and dry, constant-temperature toilets), high-resilience latex mattresses, multi-light source lighting, and emergency call systems. Disposable toiletries are fully provided, ensuring privacy and comfort.
🎲 Multi-Functional Entertainment Carriage
Equipped with an audio-visual area, reception area, tea room, chess and card room, and KTV, offering various entertainment options like karaoke, movie watching, tea tasting, and chatting to enrich the journey.
🍽 ️ Dedicated Dining Car and Elderly-Friendly Meals
Equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, providing freshly cooked meals. For elderly tourists, healthy and nutritious meals with less oil and salt, soft and easy to digest, are prepared.
🛡 ️ and Service Guarantee
The entire train uses soundproofing and noise reduction technology, equipped with fresh air and shock absorption systems. Each carriage has a train butler providing 24-hour service, with basic medical supplies on board, and crew members trained in first aid.
✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
🚐 Direct Train, Hassle-Free
The entire journey follows the “train follows passengers” model, eliminating the need to change transportation or hotels, especially suitable for tourists with limited mobility.
👨 👩👧👦 Family/Friends Friendly
Offering 2/3/4-person rooms with good privacy, convenient for families or friends traveling together to enjoy exclusive space.
🏞 ️ Panoramic In-Depth Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang
🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan TrainThe 17-day itinerary covers highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, experiencing diverse scenery including snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities.
🎉 Rich Onboard Activities
In addition to sightseeing, the train organizes activities like Henan opera, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and photography salons, making the journey full of fun.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Train
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang (Duku Edition):
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, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, Dahezhinan Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Ethnic Home Visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Train to Kuqa
📍 Route OverviewD8 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 – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Early morning board the train from Urumqi for return journey
Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D16 Enjoy the Northwest scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang tour
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Explanation
The Dahezhinan special train features bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet the travel needs of different groups. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional carriage is equipped with an audio-visual system, combining reception, dining, chess and cards, karaoke, and other functions; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring quality meals during the journey!
Since its launch in April 2025, it has introduced multiple routes including Northeast Snow and Ice, Southern and Northern Xinjiang, Central Plains Culture, and Yunnan-Guizhou Scenery. Among them, the 17-day Panoramic Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang is one of the key long-distance routes for 2026.Dahezhinan Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
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
19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) service standard same as adult
May 30, 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
🌙 Travel ModeBathroom 2-person room value third 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 standard same as adult
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
23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) service standard same as adult
> Warm reminder:The above are reference prices for some 2026 departure dates. Actual prices may vary due to season, berth type, and departure date. Please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for details.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Method
If you want to take the Dahezhinan, please keep this ticket guide.
Dahezhinan-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
Adopting a “night travel, day sightseeing” mode, departing in the evening and arriving in the morning. The entire train consists of sleeper berths, with the train following the passengers, eliminating the need to change accommodations or frequently move luggage, making it especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists.1. Contact and consultation: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Dahezhinan.
2. Choose travel products: Based on your free time and travel preferences, select suitable departure dates and train seat room types.
3. Submit personal information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers (Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permits, passports, etc.) of travelers for registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete booking procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign a unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats for popular long-distance special train routes are limited. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your desired seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
📋 VII. Cost and Service Related Explanation
The services included in the Dahezhinan itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and tour services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Travel-related rights and fees are based on actual consultation and signing. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
🌟 VIII. Conclusion:Start Your Journey from the Central Plains
A ride on the “Dahezhinan” starts from the profound Central Plains and heads west to the magnificent Xinjiang. Over 17 days, traveling by night and sightseeing by day, you don’t need to worry about booking tickets, changing trains, or luggage. Just accompany your family and friends and watch the scenery change from the comfort of your compartment.
If you want to see the classic scenery of Southern and Northern Xinjiang all at once in a hassle-free, relaxed way, start with this “Dahezhinan Fee Price List,” contact Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, and secure your berth and departure date.
Contact Information
Contact person:Manager Maizi
24-hour consultation and registration phone/WeChat:132-0133-3409
Company landline:0991-3333832
May this train carry you from “South of the Great River” and collect the distant mountains, rivers, and stories into the memories of your journey.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
