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【Dahezhinan Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for 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 is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Dahezhinan Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Round Trip Travel Guide
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Train
The name Dahezhinan originates from the Yellow River culture of the Central Plains. Its core departure stations cover Central Plains cities south of the Yellow River, such as Zhengzhou and Luoyang, hence the name. As a domestic special tourist train focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel, it emphasizes a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a mode of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. This train is jointly operated by the railway department and legitimate cultural tourism enterprises. Its body incorporates cultural design elements related to the Yellow River. In 2026, it mainly promotes a full round-trip route through northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly travelers, photography enthusiasts, cultural travel lovers, and other groups. The 17-day itinerary covers core natural and cultural sites in both northern and southern Xinjiang, with a relaxed pace that allows ample time to experience Xinjiang’s diverse scenery.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan Train
Cabin types: The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, offering three cabin types: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins. These cabins differ in space and privacy, allowing travelers to choose based on their budget and travel preferences. The 4-person cabin features an upper and lower bunk design, offering practical space, suitable for friends or family traveling together. The 2-person cabin provides more space and stronger privacy, ideal for travelers with higher quality requirements.
Basic configuration: All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, and privacy sliding doors. The entire train uses noise reduction technology to minimize travel noise and features double-layer panoramic windows for viewing the scenery along the way. Each cabin’s bathroom provides 24-hour hot water for convenience. The carriages also include thoughtful details like anti-slip handrails and barrier-free passages to meet the needs of travelers of all ages.
Public amenities:The train features a multi-functional carriage equipped with an audio-visual system, serving functions such as meeting, dining, chess and card games, and karaoke. There is also a dedicated dining car with a chef team to meet dining and entertainment needs during the journey.

🚂 Dahezhinan Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Round Trip Travel GuideIII. 💁 Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Dahezhinan Train
Convenient transportation experience:Adopting a seamless ‘train + local tourist bus’ connection mode, there is no need to change berths throughout the trip. Large luggage can be left directly in the train cabin, eliminating the need to pack and move it at each destination, saving the hassle of city-to-city transfers.
Reasonable dining arrangements:The train is equipped with a dedicated chef team. Meals during the itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards. In addition to regular meals, local specialty dishes are also provided to cater to the taste preferences of different travelers.
Thoughtful accompanying services:The entire journey is accompanied by professional guides, 24-hour train butlers, and onboard medical staff providing basic health services. This ensures timely response to various emergencies during the trip, making the journey more reassuring.
Relaxed itinerary schedule:Adopting a mode of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, all sightseeing spots have ample time for viewing, photography, and leisure. There is no need to rush, allowing travelers to slowly experience the scenery along the way.
IV. 🗺️ Simplified Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Train
The 17-day full round-trip itinerary of the Dahezhinan Train through northern and southern Xinjiang, including the Duku Highway version, is as follows:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey. Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang

I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan TrainD2 Rest or entertain freely on the train. Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan. All meals included. Stay in Turpan that day.
D4 Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley. Then take the train to Kashgar. Lunch and dinner included that day. Stay on the Dahezhinan train.
D5 Depart from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland. Stay in Tashkurgan that day.
D6 Depart from Tashkurgan for a home visit with local residents, then visit Baisha Lake, and return to Kashgar.
D7 Visit the old city of Kashgar and Fragrant Concubine Garden, then take the train to Kuqa.
D8 Depart from Kuqa, take the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, and stay in Bayin that day.
D9 Visit Bayinbuluke Grassland, take the middle section of the Duku Highway, and head to Nalati.

The name Dahezhinan originates from the Yellow River culture of the Central Plains. Its core departure stations cover Central Plains cities south of the Yellow River, such as Zhengzhou and Luoyang, hence the name. As a domestic special tourist train focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel, it emphasizes a comfortable residential travel experience. It adopts a mode of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need for frequent accommodation changes and the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. This train is jointly operated by the railway department and legitimate cultural tourism enterprises. Its body incorporates cultural design elements related to the Yellow River. In 2026, it mainly promotes a full round-trip route through northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly travelers, photography enthusiasts, cultural travel lovers, and other groups. The 17-day itinerary covers core natural and cultural sites in both northern and southern Xinjiang, with a relaxed pace that allows ample time to experience Xinjiang’s diverse scenery. D10 Visit Nalati Valley Grassland and Six-Star Street, and stay in Yining that day.
D11 Depart from Yining to Horgos Port and Sayram Lake, then return to Yining to take the train to Beitun.
D12 Arrive in Beitun and head to Kanas for sightseeing. Stay in Jadengyu or Burqin that day.
D13 Depart from Jadengyu or Burqin to visit Hemu and Colorful Beach, then return to Beitun to take the train to Urumqi.
D14 Arrive in Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi and Grand Bazaar.

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi 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.
D15 Depart from Urumqi on the train for the return trip in the morning.
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, and get off the train at corresponding stops along the way. Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train at corresponding stops along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip. Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou

II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan TrainNote:If uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic spot openings occur during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
V. 📅 2026 Dahezhinan Train Departure Dates and Price Information
The Dahezhinan train is fully equipped with bathrooms, offering 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins to meet the needs of different groups. The cabin design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise. The multi-functional carriage is equipped with an audio-visual system, serving functions such as meeting, dining, chess and card games, and karaoke. The train also has a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure quality dining during the journey!
The 2026 departure dates for the Dahezhinan train’s northern and southern Xinjiang route are:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2026.
Reference prices for different departure dates are as follows:
May 9, 2026 departure:
Bathroom 4-person cabin upper berth reference price: 15,999 RMB/person, lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person; children under 6 years old not occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land reference price: 5,999 RMB/person; bathroom 2-person cabin reference price: 39,999 RMB/person; third person in 2-person cabin under 6 years old not occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land reference price: 13,999 RMB/person, over 6 years old with same service standard as adults reference price: 19,999 RMB/person.
May 30, 2026 departure:

Cabin types: The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, offering three cabin types: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins. These cabins differ in space and privacy, allowing travelers to choose based on their budget and travel preferences. The 4-person cabin features an upper and lower bunk design, offering practical space, suitable for friends or family traveling together. The 2-person cabin provides more space and stronger privacy, ideal for travelers with higher quality requirements.Bathroom 4-person cabin upper berth reference price: 19,999 RMB/person, lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person; children under 6 years old not occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land reference price: 6,999 RMB/person; bathroom 2-person cabin reference price: 45,999 RMB/person; third person in 2-person cabin under 6 years old not occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land reference price: 15,999 RMB/person, over 6 years old with same service standard as adults reference price: 23,999 RMB/person.
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2026 departures:
Bathroom 4-person cabin upper berth reference price: 19,999 RMB/person, lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person; children under 6 years old not occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land reference price: 6,999 RMB/person; bathroom 2-person cabin reference price: 45,999 RMB/person; third person in 2-person cabin under 6 years old not occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land reference price: 15,999 RMB/person, over 6 years old with same service standard as adults reference price: 23,999 RMB/person.
Note:The above prices are for reference only. Prices may vary slightly depending on the season, room type, and departure date. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Prices and availability are based on customer service confirmation and the signed travel contract. For single travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation, but special cases require separate negotiation.
VI. 📞 Dahezhinan Train Booking and Registration Method
If you want to ride the Dahezhinan train, here is a ticket booking guide.
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 Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:

Basic configuration: All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, charging sockets, and privacy sliding doors. The entire train uses noise reduction technology to minimize travel noise and features double-layer panoramic windows for viewing the scenery along the way. Each cabin’s bathroom provides 24-hour hot water for convenience. The carriages also include thoughtful details like anti-slip handrails and barrier-free passages to meet the needs of travelers of all ages.Contact consultation: Manager Maizi 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 learn about the detailed itinerary, cabin types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Dahezhinan train.
Select travel product:Choose a suitable departure schedule and train cabin type based on your free time and travel preferences.
Submit personal information:Provide basic document information such as traveler names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong and Macau passes, passports, etc., 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 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 relatively tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred 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. 📝 Dahezhinan Train Cost and Service Related Information
The services included in the Dahezhinan train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and sightseeing support. 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. Specific travel-related rights and fees are based on actual consultation and contract signing. For more details, you can contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
If you also want to slowly explore the snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities of northern and southern Xinjiang without the fatigue of self-driving or the hassle of frequent hotel changes, consider taking the Dahezhinan train to start this journey. If you have travel plans, feel free to contact Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center at any time to discuss details and plan your Xinjiang trip in advance.
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 is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.