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Xinjiang Train Special Line Registration and Consultation: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Mai Zi 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation
🚂 Dahezhinan Hao:Mobile ‘Central Plains Cultural Living Room’
“Dahezhinan Hao” is the first special tourist train in Henan created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., positioned as a hotel-style special train with “full-train EMU design,” aimed at enhancing travel comfort and age-friendly experience.
The train’s exterior is inspired by the Yellow River’s “nine bends and eighteen turns” and painted pottery patterns, while the interior incorporates Central Plains cultural elements such as peonies and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival scroll, featuring non-heritage interactive activities like Henan opera performances and dough figurine making, making the journey a “walking Central Plains cultural experience.”
Currently, this special train has launched routes such as “Bringing Guests to Henan” and “Yunnan-Guizhou Scenic Tour,” and plans to introduce a “Beautiful Xinjiang” panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. This article will focus on the highly anticipated “Dahezhinan Hao 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Edition).”
🛌 Hotel-style Compartments, Home-like Journey
“Dahezhinan Hao” adopts hotel-style management throughout the train, offering various room types including 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments, all equipped with bathrooms to meet the travel needs of different groups.
🏨 Bathroom:All compartments feature a wet-dry separation design, equipped with thermostatic toilets and emergency call devices, ensuring privacy and safety.
🤗 Age-friendly Design:Anti-slip carpets are laid in the corridors, handrails are installed beside beds and in bathrooms, and the compartment ladders are widened and anti-slip treated for the convenience of elderly passengers.
🎶 Quiet and Comfortable:Multiple technologies are used to reduce operational noise, and controlled warm-toned downlights and reading lights are provided to create a quiet and comfortable resting environment.
🛋 ️ Multi-functional Carriage:Equipped with a multi-functional carriage for meetings, dining, chess and card games, and karaoke, as well as an entertainment space with audio-visual systems to enrich the travel experience.
✨ Quality Service, Slow Travel Enjoyment
🚂 Dahezhinan Hao: Mobile ‘Central Plains Cultural Living Room’🥗 Healthy Dining:The dining car is managed by a professional chef team, with dishes designed to be light, low in oil and salt, promoting small portions and multiple meals to cater to different passengers’ tastes and health needs.
🛡 ️ Safety Assurance:The train is equipped with a medical room and medical function area, and all crew members have received emergency rescue training. Multiple SOS emergency call buttons are installed throughout the train for quick response to passenger needs.
👨 👩👧👦 Slow-paced Itinerary:The itinerary is designed with “the train following the passengers,” allowing ample time for sightseeing at core scenic spots, avoiding a tight schedule, and especially suitable for travelers seeking a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
🗺 ️ 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang · 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, free rest or entertainment on the 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
“Dahezhinan Hao” is the first special tourist train in Henan created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., positioned as a hotel-style special train with “full-train EMU design,” aimed at enhancing travel comfort and age-friendly experience.D6 Tashkurgan – Home visits with various ethnic groups – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – 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 Dengyu/Burqin
D13 Jia Dengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the special train along the way
The train’s exterior is inspired by the Yellow River’s “nine bends and eighteen turns” and painted pottery patterns, while the interior incorporates Central Plains cultural elements such as peonies and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival scroll, featuring non-heritage interactive activities like Henan opera performances and dough figurine making, making the journey a “walking Central Plains cultural experience.”Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang tour
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
The Dahezhinan Hao special train features bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments to meet different travel needs. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using multiple technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional carriage is equipped with audio-visual systems and serves as a space for meetings, dining, chess and card games, and karaoke; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure the quality of meals during the journey!
17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Edition)
🔥 For Xinjiang train special lines, trust Manager Mai Zi 🔥 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, over a decade of industry experience, professional and reliable! Full coverage of Xinjiang routes, one-stop service for special train bookings: New Oriental Express | Panda Series Special Trains (Chengdu Hao / Shifang Hao / Anyi Hao / Jinxiu Tianfu Hao) | Tianshan Hao | Kunlun Hao | Silk Road Dream Hao | Kunming Hao | Lindou Hao | Dahezhinan Hao | Yangtze River Delta Star Hao | New National Train | Gobi Cruise | Sunshine Hao | Sunset Red Senior Special Trains, full-process hassle-free coordination, customized itinerary planning ☎️ Consultation and booking: 132-0133-3409, copy to add as friend, get the latest special train routes + quotations for free!
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth:15999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth:17999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child:5999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on special train, no bed on land
Currently, this special train has launched routes such as “Bringing Guests to Henan” and “Yunnan-Guizhou Scenic Tour,” and plans to introduce a “Beautiful Xinjiang” panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. This article will focus on the highly anticipated “Dahezhinan Hao 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Edition).”Bathroom 2-person compartment:39999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment value third person:13999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on special train, no bed on land
19999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) service standards same as adults
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth:19999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child:6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on special train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person compartment:45999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment value third person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on special train, no bed on land
23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) service standards same as adults
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
🛌 Hotel-style Compartments, Home-like JourneyBathroom 4-person compartment upper berth:19999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child:6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on special train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person compartment:45999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment value third person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) no berth on special train, no bed on land
23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) service standards same as adults
> 💡 Friendly Reminder:The above are reference prices for some departure dates in 2026. Actual prices may vary due to season, berth, room type, etc. Please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for details.
📞 How to Book
To board the “Dahezhinan Hao,” you can register through Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
Booking Process
1. Contact and consult: Call 132-0133-3409 to learn about the itinerary, prices, and room types.
“Dahezhinan Hao” adopts hotel-style management throughout the train, offering various room types including 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments, all equipped with bathrooms to meet the travel needs of different groups.2. Confirm itinerary: Based on your time and preferences, confirm the departure date and seat type.
3. Submit information: Provide personal information such as name and valid ID number for booking and insurance.
4. Sign contract and pay: Make payment and sign the unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract to complete the booking.
> 📌 Friendly Reminder:June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and seats are limited. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to secure your spot. Please register through official channels to protect your rights.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Fees include:Special train seat fee, land transportation as per itinerary, most meals indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, guide service, and travel agency liability insurance.
Fees do not include:Personal transportation to and from the departure point, meals not specified in the itinerary, personal expenses, and additional costs due to force majeure.
Service changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary. Specific service standards are subject to the itinerary and contract terms.
💌 Start Your Journey from the Central Plains
A journey starting from the banks of the Yellow River, heading west to Xinjiang, connecting Central Plains culture, northwestern scenery, and the customs of various ethnic groups.
If you want to experience northern and southern Xinjiang in depth over 17 days at a slow pace, then the “Dahezhinan Hao” departing from Zhengzhou might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.
For more details or to check availability, feel free to contact Manager Mai Zi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center at 132-0133-3409 to plan your 2026 Xinjiang trip in advance.
Consultation and registration contact Manager Mai Zi 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation
