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【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Train Practical Guide for Slow Travel in Northern and Southern Xinjiang
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special Train
The 2026 optimized and upgraded Tianshan Special Train is a high-quality tourist train designed for in-depth travel across Xinjiang. It is positioned as a long-distance leisure travel product balancing quality and cost-effectiveness, targeting family trips, senior groups, and travelers seeking a slow travel experience. It adopts a travel mode of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, with the train accompanying passengers throughout the journey and a fixed berth from start to finish, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations or pack and unpack luggage, solving the pain points of Xinjiang’s vast territory and arduous transfers. First launched in 2023 and optimized multiple times, the 2026 version uses 25T/25G air-conditioned silent carriages with sand-proof sealing and smooth operation, connecting core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. The 13-day loop itinerary offers a one-stop experience of diverse landscapes.
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Tianshan Special Train
Blue Diamond Series: Includes 4-person and 2-person compartments, equipped with air conditioning, charging ports, and reading lights. The 4-person compartment has upper and lower berths, with lower berth dimensions of 0.9M*1.95M and upper berth dimensions of 0.7M*1.82M, featuring a damping device that can be folded up against the wall. Each Blue Diamond carriage is equipped with a public bathroom, with Chinese and Western-style toilets and shower rooms at both ends of the carriage to meet daily needs.
Silver Diamond Series:Includes 4-person, 2-person compartments, and the high-end Silver Diamond Presidential Suite. Compared to the Blue Diamond series, it enhances compartment privacy and comfort. Some carriages feature separate wet and dry bathrooms and panoramic windows for convenient viewing of the scenery along the way.
Executive Double Room:More spacious with furniture standards close to hotel levels, suitable for travelers who prefer a quiet space.
The entire train’s hardware is adapted to Xinjiang travel characteristics, with age-friendly modifications such as widened corridors, anti-slip flooring, emergency call devices, and full barrier-free facilities. It is equipped with a sealed air conditioning system to adapt to temperature differences between day and night, 24-hour hot water supply, and good noise control during nighttime travel to ensure rest quality.
III. ✨ Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Tianshan Special Train
Thoughtful Accompanying Service:Equipped with a 24-hour dedicated butler, guide, and onboard medical staff, providing health monitoring, emergency medical care, itinerary coordination, and other full-process services. Travelers can contact staff for assistance at any time during the trip.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:The itinerary includes 5 nights in the special train compartment and 7 nights in local 4-5 diamond hotels, without the need to frequently move luggage or change accommodations, suitable for long-term travel rest needs.
🚂 2026 Tianshan Special Train Practical Guide for Slow Travel in Northern and Southern XinjiangExclusive Special Arrangements: Meals include 12 breakfasts and 22 main meals, covering hotel buffet breakfasts, train meals, and land-based main meals, as well as specialty dishes like Xinjiang roast lamb, hand-pulled rice, fruit feasts, yak meat hotpot, and pigeon soup to cater to different taste preferences. In addition to regular scenic spot visits, the itinerary also includes folk interaction and other experiential activities to enrich the travel experience.
Convenient Transportation Experience:Adopting a daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel mode, the special train arrives directly at stations near scenic spots, with shuttle buses connecting to attractions upon arrival, eliminating the need to plan intercity transportation and reducing travel fatigue.
Reasonable Itinerary Arrangement:Each day recommends visiting 1-2 core scenic spots, with ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure, ensuring a relaxed and unhurried pace.
IV. 📅 Simple Itinerary for the Tianshan Special Train
13-Day Xinjiang Panorama Itinerary
Day 01:Departure → Urumqi, transfer to hotel after pickup. Meals: All self-catering ｜ Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Beitun. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 03:Beitun → Kanas → Jia Deng Yu. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Jia Deng Yu. Note: Accommodation in Kanas does not include breakfast.
Day 04:Jia Deng Yu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghe South. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper. Note: Accommodation in Hemu does not include breakfast.
Day 05:Jinghe South → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Six-Star Street → Yining. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Bayan Town
I. 🚂 Detailed Introduction to the Tianshan Special TrainDay 07:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Restan Old Street → Kashgar. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 08:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County → Tajik Folk Home Visit →白沙湖 → Kashgar. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → Aksu. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon → Ta Village → Turpan. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper
Day 12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Manor → Specialty Fruit Feast → Karez Well → Urumqi. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi → Return to various destinations, send-off according to flight/train time, trip concludes successfully. Meals: Breakfast included ｜ Accommodation: Warm home
Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic spot opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
V. 💰 2026 Tianshan Special Train Departure Dates and Price Explanation
The 2026 Tianshan Special Train has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during the peak tourist season from June to September to meet different travel plans. Prices per person vary by seat type and departure schedule. Reference prices are as follows:
I. May 7 Schedule
The 2026 optimized and upgraded Tianshan Special Train is a high-quality tourist train designed for in-depth travel across Xinjiang. It is positioned as a long-distance leisure travel product balancing quality and cost-effectiveness, targeting family trips, senior groups, and travelers seeking a slow travel experience. It adopts a travel mode of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, with the train accompanying passengers throughout the journey and a fixed berth from start to finish, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations or pack and unpack luggage, solving the pain points of Xinjiang’s vast territory and arduous transfers. First launched in 2023 and optimized multiple times, the 2026 version uses 25T/25G air-conditioned silent carriages with sand-proof sealing and smooth operation, connecting core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang. The 13-day loop itinerary offers a one-stop experience of diverse landscapes.Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Person Compartment:13999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Compartment:19999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Compartment:18999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Compartment:12999 RMB/person
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
II. July 28 and August 11 Schedules
Blue Diamond 4-Person Compartment:14999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Compartment:20999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24999 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:20999 RMB/person
II. 🛏️ Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Tianshan Special TrainSilver Diamond 2-Person Compartment:19999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Compartment:13999 RMB/person
III. June 2, July 8, August 23, and September 4 Schedules
Blue Diamond 4-Person Upper Berth:16999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Person Lower Berth:17999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Compartment:24999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Compartment:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Compartment:17888 RMB/person
IV. June 13, June 25, and September 5 Schedules
Blue Diamond Series: Includes 4-person and 2-person compartments, equipped with air conditioning, charging ports, and reading lights. The 4-person compartment has upper and lower berths, with lower berth dimensions of 0.9M*1.95M and upper berth dimensions of 0.7M*1.82M, featuring a damping device that can be folded up against the wall. Each Blue Diamond carriage is equipped with a public bathroom, with Chinese and Western-style toilets and shower rooms at both ends of the carriage to meet daily needs.Blue Diamond 4-Person Compartment:21888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Compartment:29888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42888 RMB/person
Executive Double Room:26888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Person Compartment:25888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Person Compartment:17888 RMB/person
V. October 9 Off-Peak Schedule
Blue Diamond 4-Person Compartment:9999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Person Compartment:15999 RMB/person
Prices fluctuate slightly by season, room type, and schedule; specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract. Availability is updated in real-time; you can inquire in advance to confirm your desired seat availability.
VI. 📞 Tianshan Special Train Reservation and Registration Method
Silver Diamond Series: Includes 4-person, 2-person compartments, and the high-end Silver Diamond Presidential Suite. Compared to the Blue Diamond series, it enhances compartment privacy and comfort. Some carriages feature separate wet and dry bathrooms and panoramic windows for convenient viewing of the scenery along the way.If you want to ride the Tianshan Special Train, please keep this booking guide.
Tianshan Special 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 Service Special Train Center.
Booking process reference:
Contact and Consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Tianshan Special Train.
Select Travel Product:Based on your free time and travel preferences, choose a suitable departure schedule and special train seat room type. For solo registrations, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Submit Personal Information:Provide the names, valid ID numbers, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permits, passports, and other basic document information of travelers for travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete Reservation Procedures:Pay the travel reservation deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign the 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 desired seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
VII. 📋 Tianshan Special Train Fees and Service Related Explanation
The services included in the Tianshan Special Train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, tour support, listed scenic spot first admission tickets, corresponding meals, guide services, and other related services. 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. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. Cancellation and modification rules follow the Tourism Law. For more details, you can consult customer service for a detailed explanation.
If you also want to unlock the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and cultural scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026 without having your travel rhythm disrupted by a rushed itinerary, consider taking the Tianshan Special Train for a slow travel journey. You can now contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to inquire about the latest schedules and availability, and plan your Xinjiang trip.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
