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🚞 Dahezhinan No. Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 17-Day Tour | A Comfortable Choice to Explore the Tianshan Mountains While Lying Down
When planning a trip to Xinjiang, many people worry about long travel times between attractions and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and packing luggage. The 2026 Dahezhinan No. special train perfectly solves these travel pain points. Without having to rush and move luggage every day, you can travel between popular attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang while lying in a comfortable compartment, seeing grasslands, lakes, canyons, plateaus, ancient cities, and more diverse scenery all at once.
Xinjiang is vast, with unique landscapes in the south and north. Southern Xinjiang boasts rich cultural history and magnificent plateau scenery, while northern Xinjiang is known for its vibrant grasslands and lakes. This train route connects all representative attractions in both regions, covering the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway. Without planning your own route, you can visit most of the Xinjiang attractions that people dream of in one go.
🍇 At the Turpan stop, you can visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley, experiencing the local hot island climate and unique oasis culture. The Karez Well is a wise water conservancy project left by local ancestors, still providing water for local agriculture and residents. The scorching landscape of Flaming Mountain contrasts sharply with the sweet fruits of Grape Valley, making it a first-choice stop for many tourists visiting Xinjiang.
🕌 In the Kashgar and Pamir Plateau section, you can explore the old city of Kashgar, Fragrant Concubine Garden, and head to the Pamir Plateau to see Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, and White Sand Lake. The alleys of the old city hide various specialty foods and crafts, where strolling allows you to feel the strong local atmosphere. The azure lakes of the Pamir Plateau contrast with the snow-capped mountains, making every snapshot look textured.
🏞️ The Duku Highway section is one of the highlights of the entire route. The Duku Highway is expected to open in mid-June 2026, and the tour dates of this route just cover the suitable travel period. Along the way, you can see the red rock scenery of the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, the open meadows of Bayinbuluke Grassland, and the lush landscapes of Nalati Valley Grassland. The unique experience of ‘seeing four seasons in one day’ can be felt here. Even during the open season, the weather in the Duku Highway mountainous area is changeable, with occasional temporary traffic controls. Staff will confirm real-time road conditions before departure to ensure a smooth journey.
🌊 In the Yining and Sayram Lake section, you can visit Liuxing Street, Horgos Port, and explore Sayram Lake. The lake water is clear and bright, and a tour around the lake offers different views of the lake and mountains. In summer, wildflowers bloom along the lakeside, making it a popular spot for many tourists visiting Xinjiang. Scenic area buses are used for tours, allowing stops at various viewpoints for photos without needing to plan your own route around the lake.
🌲 In the northern Xinjiang section, you can visit Kanas, Hemu, and Colorful Beach. The water of Kanas Lake changes color with the light, and the morning mist at Three Bays is very distinctive. The wooden houses of Hemu Village, set against distant snow-capped mountains, are popular for their morning mist and starry nights. The colorful Yadan landform of Colorful Beach becomes more vivid under the sunset, making it a great place for landscape photography.
🏔️ Finally, you can visit Tianshan Tianchi and Urumqi Grand Bazaar. The reflection of snow-capped mountains on Tianshan Tianchi is very beautiful, and at the Grand Bazaar, you can buy various specialty souvenirs and taste local Xinjiang cuisine.
📋 Simple Itinerary
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Tour (Duku Version):
🚞 Dahezhinan No. Southern and Northern Xinjiang Special Train 17-Day Tour | A Comfortable Choice to Explore the Tianshan Mountains While Lying DownD1 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 train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Local family visit – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayinbuluke
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Liuxing Street – Yining
When planning a trip to Xinjiang, many people worry about long travel times between attractions and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and packing luggage. The 2026 Dahezhinan No. special train perfectly solves these travel pain points. Without having to rush and move luggage every day, you can travel between popular attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang while lying in a comfortable compartment, seeing grasslands, lakes, canyons, plateaus, ancient cities, and more diverse scenery all at once. D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Return train from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang tour
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💴 Price Explanation
The Dahezhinan No. special train features full-train bathrooms, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments to meet the travel needs of different groups. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise. The multi-functional car is equipped with an audio-visual system, suitable for meetings, dining, chess, karaoke, and more. The train has a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the trip!
Dahezhinan No. Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Xinjiang is vast, with unique landscapes in the south and north. Southern Xinjiang boasts rich cultural history and magnificent plateau scenery, while northern Xinjiang is known for its vibrant grasslands and lakes. This train route connects all representative attractions in both regions, covering the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway. Without planning your own route, you can visit most of the Xinjiang attractions that people dream of in one go.Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Our agency offers various travel options, including special trains, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person compartment: 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment 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), same service standard as adults
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
🍇 At the Turpan stop, you can visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley, experiencing the local hot island climate and unique oasis culture. The Karez Well is a wise water conservancy project left by local ancestors, still providing water for local agriculture and residents. The scorching landscape of Flaming Mountain contrasts sharply with the sweet fruits of Grape Valley, making it a first-choice stop for many tourists visiting Xinjiang. Bathroom 2-person compartment: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment 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), same service standard as adults
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person compartment: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment 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), same service standard as adults
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may vary by departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for details, with the signed contract as the final basis.
📞 Registration Method
🕌 In the Kashgar and Pamir Plateau section, you can explore the old city of Kashgar, Fragrant Concubine Garden, and head to the Pamir Plateau to see Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, and White Sand Lake. The alleys of the old city hide various specialty foods and crafts, where strolling allows you to feel the strong local atmosphere. The azure lakes of the Pamir Plateau contrast with the snow-capped mountains, making every snapshot look textured.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact number:181-3962-2233, same as WeChat: 181-3962-2233. For specific address, please consult customer service.
📝 Fee and Service Explanation
1. Fees include: train berth usage fee, meals as indicated in the itinerary, land transportation fees, first admission ticket fees for scenic spots, hotel accommodation fees as indicated in the itinerary, guide service fees, travel accident insurance. For specific inclusions, please consult customer service. Detailed content is subject to the signed contract.
2. Fees exclude: personal expenses, meals not indicated in the itinerary, self-paid experience projects within scenic spots, single room supplement for solo travelers (our agency will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation). Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
3. Service explanation: The train is staffed with personnel accompanying throughout the journey. Land itineraries are led by certified guides. Meals during the trip mainly feature Xinjiang specialties, catering to different dietary needs. Reasonable itinerary changes can be made with mutual agreement. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes, staff will communicate change plans with tourists in advance. All itinerary arrangements comply with contract law, tourism law, and other relevant regulations. Cancellation and change rules are based on tourism law.
⚠ ️ Travel Tips
It is recommended to carry valid documents when traveling. For border areas like the Pamir Plateau, a travel permit must be obtained in advance, either at your household registration location or locally in Xinjiang. For specific requirements, please consult customer service.
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is advisable to bring a windbreaker or light down jacket, as temperatures are lower in the morning, evening, and plateau areas. Take warm measures. In grassland areas like Bayinbuluke, temperatures drop sharply after sunset, and there are many mosquitoes. It is recommended to bring a light jacket and mosquito repellent.
Xinjiang has strong ultraviolet rays and a dry climate. Please bring sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, and common medicines such as gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, and anti-altitude sickness medication.
In Xinjiang, food measurements are often in kilograms. When buying specialties or ordering food, confirm the quantity in advance to avoid waste.
During the tour, please respect the living customs of local ethnic groups. Dress appropriately in public places, do not take photos of strangers without permission, and travel civilly.
The Duku Highway section is greatly affected by weather. In case of temporary traffic controls, staff will adjust the itinerary based on actual conditions to ensure travel.
This 17-day train route requires no self-made travel plans or route planning, and no frequent vehicle changes or luggage handling. It is suitable for family trips or group travel with friends. Different compartment levels also meet various travel budget needs. Tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026 can inquire in advance about availability and arrange travel time reasonably.
For more details about Xinjiang tour trains, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
