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【Dahezhinan Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for the 2026 Dahezhinan Train?
Tickets for the 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Train Center. They cannot be ordered independently on platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.

🚂 2026 Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang Train Booking Guide: From Seat Selection to Contract Signing, Explained Step by Step
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Train
The Dahezhinan Train is a special tourist train in China focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel. It is part of the planned tourist train product series by the Xinjiang Railway Department for 2026, positioned as a full-view South and North Xinjiang route balancing comfort and cost-effectiveness, emphasizing a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a night travel, day sightseeing model, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and the hassle of repacking luggage and transferring between cities. The train covers core attractions in South and North Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi. During the departure phase, it also passes through several cultural cities along the Yellow River, such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, allowing travelers to experience a rich historical and cultural atmosphere along the way. It is suitable for family trips, group outings with friends and relatives, and various travelers who prefer a slow-paced tour.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan Train
The Dahezhinan Train offers various seat and compartment types, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences:
Bathroom 2-person room:Compartment area approx. 7.2㎡, equipped with 2 beds (0.7*1.95m), offering strong privacy, suitable for couples or two friends traveling together
Bathroom 3-person room:Compartment area approx. 7.2㎡, equipped with 3 beds (0.7*1.95m), suitable for a family of three
Bathroom 4-person room:Compartment area approx. 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds (0.7*1.95m), offering higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for multiple friends traveling together
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🚂 2026 Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang Train Booking Guide: From Seat Selection to Contract Signing, Explained Step by StepThe train’s hardware advantages are also prominent: all compartments use multiple noise reduction technologies, ensuring low noise during operation and fully guaranteeing passenger rest quality; the train features a multi-functional carriage equipped with audio-visual systems, serving various leisure functions such as meeting, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke; additionally, there is a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team to ensure meal quality throughout the journey.
III. 💁 Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Dahezhinan Train
The Dahezhinan Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangement, distinctly different from regular travel:
Relaxed itinerary pace with well-spaced sightseeing stops, no need to rush in the morning, and ample time for viewing, photography, and leisure at each attraction, allowing an immersive experience of long-distance slow travel
Large luggage can be left in the train compartment throughout the journey; only a small bag is needed for land tours, eliminating frequent packing and unpacking and changing accommodations in different cities, reducing the hassle of intercity transfers
Boarding points cover multiple stations including Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, allowing travelers from different regions to board at the nearest station without needing to gather at the departure station, making travel more convenient
Before departure, staff will remind you of items to prepare and precautions for border pass applications, and accompanying personnel will coordinate various travel issues during the trip

IV. 🗺️ Simplified Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Train
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I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan TrainThis 17-day Duku version tour of the Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang full view covers core attractions in both regions without the need for repeated transfers. The specific arrangement is as follows:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey. Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train. Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stay in Turpan
D4 Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley, then take the train to Kashgar, including lunch and dinner, stay on the Dahezhinan Train
D5 Depart from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, then head to Tashkurgan
D6 Depart from Tashkurgan, conduct home visits with various ethnic groups, visit白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), then return to Kashgar
D7 Visit Kashgar Old City and Fragrant Concubine Garden, then take the train to Kuqa
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The Dahezhinan Train is a special tourist train in China focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel. It is part of the planned tourist train product series by the Xinjiang Railway Department for 2026, positioned as a full-view South and North Xinjiang route balancing comfort and cost-effectiveness, emphasizing a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a night travel, day sightseeing model, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and the hassle of repacking luggage and transferring between cities. The train covers core attractions in South and North Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and Tianshan Tianchi. During the departure phase, it also passes through several cultural cities along the Yellow River, such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, allowing travelers to experience a rich historical and cultural atmosphere along the way. It is suitable for family trips, group outings with friends and relatives, and various travelers who prefer a slow-paced tour. D8 Depart from Kuqa, take the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, then head to Bayin
D9 Visit Bayinbuluke Grassland, take the middle section of the Duku Highway, then head to Nalati
D10 Visit Nalati Valley Grassland and Six-Star Street, then head to Yining
D11 Depart from Yining, visit Horgos Port and Sayram Lake, then return to Yining to take the train to Beitun
D12 Arrive in Beitun, visit Kanas, stay at Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Depart from Jiadengyu/Burqin, visit Hemu and Colorful Beach, then return to Beitun to take the train to Urumqi

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D14 Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi and Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the train back from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, get off the train along the way. Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
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II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan TrainD17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip. Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
V. 💰 2026 Dahezhinan Train Departure Dates and Price Explanation
In 2026, the Dahezhinan Train will have multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak tourist seasons to meet different travel plans. Prices per person vary by seat type and departure schedule, with reference price ranges for various berths and compartments.
The Dahezhinan special train features bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet the needs of different travelers. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using multiple technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional carriage is equipped with audio-visual systems, serving various functions such as meeting, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the journey!

Departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Reference price for May 9, 2026 departure:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person, 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)
Reference price for May 30, 2026 departure:
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The Dahezhinan Train offers various seat and compartment types, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can choose based on your budget and travel preferences:Bathroom 4-person room upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person, 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)
Reference price for June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026 departures:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person, 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)
Note:Prices may vary slightly with season, room type, and schedule. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for details.
VI. 📞 How to Book and Register for the Dahezhinan Train: Where to Buy Tickets and Register?
If you want to ride the Dahezhinan Train, please keep this booking guide.
Tickets for Dahezhinan Train-related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.

Booking process reference:
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Bathroom 2-person room: Compartment area approx. 7.2㎡, equipped with 2 beds (0.7*1.95m), offering strong privacy, suitable for couples or two friends traveling togetherContact consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can first learn about the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, departure schedules, and availability. Information on materials needed for travel and border pass application tips can also be inquired.
Select travel product:Based on your free time and travel preferences, choose a suitable departure schedule and train seat room type. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation.
Submit personal information:Provide basic document information such as traveler names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits, passports, etc. Dietary restrictions, compartment arrangement needs for companions, and special physical conditions can also be informed in advance for travel registration and seat reservation.
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. The contract terms strictly follow relevant laws such as contract law and tourism law, completing the booking process.
Note:From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Please book travel through Manager Mai 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. 📝 Explanation of Dahezhinan Train Fees and Services
The service items included in the Dahezhinan Train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
In case of changes due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, schedule changes, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement. All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the signed agreement between both parties. Various travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. For more details, you can consult Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center for a detailed explanation.

VIII. 💌 Travel Invitation
In 2026, the opening period of the Duku Highway is extended compared to previous years, from the end of May to October, allowing you to experience the magnificent scenery of the Duku Highway. Whether you want to see the summer grassland flowers or the autumn layers of color, you can find a suitable schedule. If you also plan to start a full-view South and North Xinjiang tour without rushing, you can now contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center to inquire about availability and plan your slow travel journey.
Tickets for the 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Train Center. They cannot be ordered independently on platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.

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