How to Register and Purchase Tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train

How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinanhao Special Train? For 2026, tickets for the Dahezhinanhao Special Train must be booked through professional travel agencies recognized by the railway, specifically the 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 booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinanhao Tourism Special Train? — A clear and practical Q&A guide
❓ 1. What exactly is the Dahezhinanhao Special Train?
The Dahezhinanhao is a special tourism train focused on slow-paced, in-depth experiences, and comfortable travel. It is co-created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, with a visual theme of ‘Yellow River Golden Belt’ incorporating Central Plains cultural elements. Departing from Zhengzhou, it travels westward through Gansu and deep into the northern and southern regions of Xinjiang.
This train is not just for transportation; it is a ‘moving hotel’: the entire train is equipped with private bathroom compartments, a dedicated dining car, multi-functional entertainment cars, and noise-reduction technology to ensure restful sleep at night. The itinerary follows the principle of ‘sightseeing during the day, traveling at night,’ avoiding frequent luggage handling and hotel changes, making it especially suitable for elderly tourists, family trips, or travelers who want to easily see the best of Xinjiang.
🛏 ️ 2. What seat types are available on the special train? What are the configurations?
The Dahezhenanhao offers three types of compartments, all equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, hot water, charging ports, and standardized bedding, balancing privacy and comfort:
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment:Approximately 12㎡, with a 1.5-meter double bed, sofa, small coffee table, and luggage cabinet. Suitable for couples or friends traveling together, offering spaciousness and strong privacy.
Private Bathroom 3-Bed Compartment:Modified from a 2-bed compartment with an added fold-down bed, suitable for families with children. The layout is reasonable, and children enjoy the same service standards.
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment:Approximately 18㎡, with bunk beds, each bed 0.9 meters wide, equipped with storage cabinets and reading lights. Cost-effective, suitable for group travel.
All compartments use low-noise track technology and soundproofing materials, with measured nighttime noise below 35 decibels. The bathroom area features non-slip floors and handrails, making it more friendly for those with limited mobility or elderly travelers.
✨ 3. What is special about the quality and service of this special train?

🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinanhao Tourism Special Train? — A clear and practical Q&A guideUnlike traditional group tours, the Dahezhenanhao has made several service optimizations:
Integrated Accommodation:Large luggage stays in the compartment throughout the trip, eliminating daily luggage handling and hotel changes.
Guaranteed Dining:A professional chef team provides three meals in the dedicated dining car, balancing northern and southern tastes with nutritious, light, and palatable food.
Entertainment Variety:Multi-functional cars include karaoke, board games, and audio-visual systems, ensuring fun interactions during the journey.
Relaxed Pace:1–2 core attractions are arranged daily, avoiding ‘checklist-style’ sightseeing, allowing ample time for photos, rest, and immersive experiences.
Senior-Friendly Design:Compartments feature night-lit handrails, emergency call devices, and medical staff accompany the group, enhancing safety and peace of mind.
🗓 ️ 4. What is the simplified itinerary?
Based on the finalized 2026 itinerary, the simplified 17-day North and South Xinjiang tour (Duku version) is as follows:
D1 Board the Dahezhenanhao special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhenanhao special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou

❓ 1. What exactly is the Dahezhinanhao Special Train?D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhenanhao 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
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪/Burqin
D13 Jia登峪/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun special train to Urumqi

The Dahezhenanhao is a special tourism train focused on slow-paced, in-depth experiences, and comfortable travel. It is co-created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, with a visual theme of ‘Yellow River Golden Belt’ incorporating Central Plains cultural elements. Departing from Zhengzhou, it travels westward through Gansu and deep into the northern and southern regions of Xinjiang. D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the special train back
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic spot openings, and other objective factors, with mutual agreement.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for ticket booking, contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat VX: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itinerary and pricing.
💰 5. What are the 2026 prices and departure dates?
According to the latest confirmed information, the 2026 departure dates for the Dahezhenanhao North and South Xinjiang special train are:
May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Prices for each departure (subject to contract):
May 9, 2026:

This train is not just for transportation; it is a ‘moving hotel’: the entire train is equipped with private bathroom compartments, a dedicated dining car, multi-functional entertainment cars, and noise-reduction technology to ensure restful sleep at night. The itinerary follows the principle of ‘sightseeing during the day, traveling at night,’ avoiding frequent luggage handling and hotel changes, making it especially suitable for elderly tourists, family trips, or travelers who want to easily see the best of Xinjiang.Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Upper Berth:15999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Child (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land):5999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment:39999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment Value 3rd Person (under 6):13999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment Value 3rd Person (6 years and above, same service standards as adults):19999 RMB/person
May 30, 2026 and later departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Upper Berth:19999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Lower Berth:21999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment Child (under 6):6999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment:45999 RMB/person

🛏️ 2. What seat types are available on the special train? What are the configurations?Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment Value 3rd Person (under 6):15999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment Value 3rd Person (6 years and above):23999 RMB/person
> Warm reminder:Prices may vary slightly due to season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract.
📞 6. How to sign up for the Dahezhenanhao?
If you want to ride the Dahezhenanhao tourism special train, here is your ticket booking guide! This special train does not sell tickets individually on railway platforms like 12306, but through productized sales via railway-cooperated travel agencies.
You can sign up through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. The process is as follows:
1. Contact the travel agency: Call 132-0133-3409, or add WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to consult Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409, to learn about itinerary details, availability, and room types.
2. Choose a product: Based on your travel time, select the suitable compartment type (2-bed/3-bed/4-bed).
3. Provide information: Submit necessary details such as name and valid ID number for reservation.
4. Complete payment: Pay the travel amount as required and sign the national unified electronic tourism service contract to finalize the booking.
> Advance planning suggestion:June–September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, with limited availability for popular departures. It is recommended to inquire early and pay a deposit to secure your spot.
📄 7. What is included in the cost? What else should I note?

The Dahezhenanhao offers three types of compartments, all equipped with private bathrooms, air conditioning, hot water, charging ports, and standardized bedding, balancing privacy and comfort:Costs typically include:
Full-trip special train compartment accommodation (with private bathroom)
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Local tourist vehicle transfers
Meals on the special train and during land travel (subject to contract)
Guide and accompanying services
Travel accident insurance
Costs do not include:Personal expenses, some optional activities, single room supplement for solo travelers (we will try to arrange shared accommodation, special cases need separate negotiation), etc.
> All service content, prices, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the signed tourism contract and comply with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
🌄 8. Final words:This journey is worth looking forward to
If you yearn for snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons, but want to avoid the hassle of travel; if you like slow-paced, well-serviced deep travel—then the Dahezhenanhao might be your ideal Xinjiang trip.
It is not just a means of transport, but a moving landscape, a home on wheels. Get off during the day to see the world, return to your compartment to sleep at night, luggage stays put, but your heart travels far.
Contact Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center now (Phone/WeChat:132-0133-3409) to start your 17-day slow tour of North and South Xinjiang! 🚂✨
How to buy tickets for the Dahezhenanhao 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 receive detailed itinerary and pricing.