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【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through a professional railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently on platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Special Train? Immersive slow travel through northern and southern Xinjiang, starting from a single berth.
Want to spend 17 days crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, seeing the snow peaks of the Pamir Plateau, the steepness of the Duku Highway, the tranquility of Kanas Lake, and the heat of Turpan… without having to drag luggage, change hotels, or rush between transfers every day? The ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train is a mobile living space tailored for travelers seeking comfort, ease, and in-depth experiences. It’s not an ordinary train, but a ‘moving resort hotel’ — traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, saving effort and worry, with no need for frequent accommodation changes throughout the trip.
I. Detailed Introduction to the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. It departs from the Central Plains region (such as Zhengzhou and Luoyang), goes deep into the Xinjiang hinterland, and covers the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang landscapes. The train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model — sleeping soundly in the smoothly running carriage at night, and starting sightseeing directly upon arrival at the destination in the morning, saving time and avoiding travel fatigue.
The entire journey has a relaxed pace, with 1-2 core attractions arranged daily, leaving ample time for sightseeing, photography, and free activities. Unlike the tight check-in style of traditional group tours, ‘Dahezhinan’ emphasizes immersive experiences:Strolling through the alleys of Kashgar Old City, gazing at the sunset over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns at Bayanbulak Grassland, listening to the wind by Sayram Lake… A professional team accompanies the entire journey, making long-distance travel relaxed and warm.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The ‘Dahezhinan’ train is equipped with bathrooms in all carriages, completely solving the inconvenience of traditional green-skinned tourist trains. The carriages feature various compartment types to meet the needs of families, couples, friends, and other travel groups:
2-person compartment:High privacy, spacious, with two fixed upper and lower beds, bathroom, air conditioning, storage cabinets, and reading lights, suitable for travelers who value comfort and quiet.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Special Train? Immersive slow travel through northern and southern Xinjiang, starting from a single berth.3-person/4-person compartment:Cost-effective, also equipped with a bathroom, with reasonable bed layout, suitable for group travel or family outings. The 4-person compartment has upper and lower berths, with the lower berth more convenient for the elderly or those with limited mobility.
Full-train noise reduction design:Uses multiple soundproofing technologies to effectively reduce wheel-rail noise, ensuring sleep quality at night.
Multi-functional carriage:Equipped with audio-visual systems, chess and card tables, karaoke equipment, and a reception area, allowing social entertainment during the journey, enriching life on the train.
Dedicated dining car and chef team:Provides three meals daily with fresh ingredients, balancing northern and southern cuisines, striving for dietary and nutritional balance.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The core advantage of ‘Dahezhinan’ is the ‘one-stop worry-free experience’:
Accommodation without changing:Stay in the same carriage throughout the trip, no need to repeatedly pack and unpack luggage;
Seamless transportation:The special train goes directly to stations near scenic spots, reducing bus transfer time;
Want to spend 17 days crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, seeing the snow peaks of the Pamir Plateau, the steepness of the Duku Highway, the tranquility of Kanas Lake, and the heat of Turpan… without having to drag luggage, change hotels, or rush between transfers every day? The ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train is a mobile living space tailored for travelers seeking comfort, ease, and in-depth experiences. It’s not an ordinary train, but a ‘moving resort hotel’ — traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, saving effort and worry, with no need for frequent accommodation changes throughout the trip.Service accompanying:Equipped with experienced guides and medical staff on board, responding to needs promptly;
Meal guarantee:Hot meals freshly prepared in the dining car, avoiding monotonous group meals;
Relaxed itinerary:Daily sightseeing intensity is moderate, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family groups.
Additionally, the special train strictly follows railway operation standards with high safety coefficients, and the scenery along the way is itself a sight — from the Loess Plateau to the Gobi oasis, from the Tianshan snow ridges to the Ili River Valley, the views change with the region, making the journey itself an enjoyment.
IV. Simplified Itinerary
The following is a brief itinerary for the ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day northern and southern Xinjiang Duku version (polished based on the original finalized text):
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, main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
I. Detailed Introduction to the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special TrainD3 Arrive in Turpan, full-day tour of Turpan
D4 Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, then take the special train to Kashgar
D5 Depart from Kashgar, head to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, arrive in Tashkurgan
D6 Depart from Tashkurgan, experience a home visit, visit白沙湖 (White Sand Lake), then return to Kashgar
D7 Visit Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, take the special train to Kuqa in the evening
Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, contact Manager Maizi to send itinerary and pricing
D8 Depart from Kuqa, take the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, arrive in Bayin
D9 Visit Bayanbulak Grassland, take the middle section of the Duku Highway to Nalati
D10 Visit Nalati Valley Grassland, head to Yining in the afternoon, stroll through Liuxing Street
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. It departs from the Central Plains region (such as Zhengzhou and Luoyang), goes deep into the Xinjiang hinterland, and covers the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang landscapes. The train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model — sleeping soundly in the smoothly running carriage at night, and starting sightseeing directly upon arrival at the destination in the morning, saving time and avoiding travel fatigue. D11 Depart from Yining, visit Horgos Port, tour Sayram Lake, take the special train to Beitun in the evening
D12 Depart from Beitun, head to Kanas Scenic Area, stay in Jiadengyu or Burqin
D13 Visit Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, take the special train back to Urumqi in the evening
D14 Visit Tianshan Tianchi, International Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train from Urumqi for the return trip in the morning
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:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
The entire journey has a relaxed pace, with 1-2 core attractions arranged daily, leaving ample time for sightseeing, photography, and free activities. Unlike the tight check-in style of traditional group tours, ‘Dahezhinan’ emphasizes immersive experiences: strolling through the alleys of Kashgar Old City, gazing at the sunset over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns at Bayanbulak Grassland, listening to the wind by Sayram Lake… A professional team accompanies the entire journey, making long-distance travel relaxed and warm.V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Explanation
The 2026 ‘Dahezhinan’ northern and southern Xinjiang special train has confirmed the following departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11.
Prices for each period are as follows (strictly based on the original finalized text):
2026 May 9 period:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth 15,999 yuan/person, lower berth 17,999 yuan/person;
Children under 6 years old 5,999 yuan/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land);
Bathroom 2-person compartment 39,999 yuan/person;
2-person compartment value third person:Under 6 years old 13,999 yuan/person, over 6 years old 19,999 yuan/person (service standards same as adults).
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages2026 May 30 and later periods (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth 19,999 yuan/person, lower berth 21,999 yuan/person;
Children under 6 years old 6,999 yuan/person;
Bathroom 2-person compartment 45,999 yuan/person;
2-person compartment value third person:Under 6 years old 15,999 yuan/person, over 6 years old 23,999 yuan/person.
> All prices are for reference only; specific fees are subject to the actual signed contract and may vary slightly by period and room type.
VI. How to Purchase Tickets and Register?
The 2026 ‘Dahezhinan’ special train must be booked through a professional travel service agency cooperating with the railway, and cannot be purchased independently on public platforms like 12306. The current official registration channel is: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.
It is recommended that interested travelers contact early to confirm availability and berth selection, especially for 2-person compartments and lower berths, which are in high demand. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing, with special cases negotiable.
🌄 One special train, seventeen days of time, from the Central Plains to the western frontier, seeing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and cultural streets. ‘Dahezhinan’ is not just a trip, but a dialogue about slow living and the poetry of the land. Berths are limited, and the scenery won’t wait — your Xinjiang story starts with a comfortable sleeper.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through a professional railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently on platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.
