South North Panorama Loop Line Zhengzhou Start and End Dahezhinan Number 2026 Departure Date
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 Want to see all the highlights of both sides of the Tianshan Mountains at once without the hassle of traveling all the way?
The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train departing from Zhengzhou might be the ‘mobile hotel + viewing corridor’ you are looking for.
This full-loop route of northern and southern Xinjiang focuses on ‘the train follows the people, travel by day and sleep by night’, allowing you to sleep comfortably on the sleeper and wake up at a new destination. Multiple schedules for 2026 are already set, time to save it for later! ✨
🗺 ️ Route Highlights Overview
📍 Start and End Points:Zhengzhou ⇌ Xinjiang (Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop)
⏳ Trip Duration:17 days
🚄 Core Transportation:‘Dahezhinan’ special train, all sleeper berths, equipped with bathrooms.
🌄 Tour Method:Adopts the ‘travel by day, sleep by night’ mode, sightseeing during the day, traveling at night, maximizing sightseeing time.
🏨 Accommodation Arrangement:Full-trip train accommodation, eliminating the hassle of changing hotels.
👨 👩👧👦 Suitable For:Travelers who want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, prefer comfort and convenience, and dislike frequently moving luggage, especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly friends.
🌟 ‘Dahezhinan’ Train Revealed
‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train launched by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel + cultural tourism space’, with hardware and service configurations that stand out among similar special trains.
🚂 Want to see all the highlights of both sides of the Tianshan Mountains at once without the hassle of traveling all the way?🛏 ️ Accommodation Experience:The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, offering 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms. Details like mattresses and lighting focus on comfort and elderly-friendly design, and are equipped with emergency call devices.
🍽 ️ Onboard Dining:Has a dedicated dining car, with a chef team providing three meals a day. Meals balance health and taste, and incorporate local specialties.
🎲 Entertainment and Socializing:Multi-functional carriages integrate audio-visual, meeting, dining, chess, and KTV, enriching the travel experience.
🛡 ️ Service Guarantee:The train is equipped with train butlers, tour guides, and onboard medical staff, providing 24-hour service to ensure travel health.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
> Brief itinerary for the 17-day full-loop tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku version):
> 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 train
> Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
> D3 Arrive in Turpan, morning/afternoon/evening, Turpan
> D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, afternoon/evening, Dahezhinan special train
> D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train departing from Zhengzhou might be the ‘mobile hotel + viewing corridor’ you are looking for. > D6 Tashkurgan – Home visits with various ethnic groups -白沙湖 – Kashgar
> D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa
> D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayin
> D9 Bayanbulak 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登峪 / Burqin
> D13 Jia登峪 / Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun special train to Urumqi
> D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
> D15 Morning, take the special train from Urumqi for return journey
> D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
> Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
> D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
This full-loop route of northern and southern Xinjiang focuses on ‘the train follows the people, travel by day and sleep by night’, allowing you to sleep comfortably on the sleeper and wake up at a new destination. Multiple schedules for 2026 are already set, time to save it for later! ✨> Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Itinerary Pace Interpretation:
D1-D2 | Assembly and Rest:Departing from Zhengzhou, stopping at Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc., you can move freely on the train and change your state.
D3-D7 | Southern Xinjiang Charm and Pamir Plateau:After arriving in Turpan, visit classic attractions like Karez Well and Flaming Mountain. Then delve into the Pamir Plateau, explore Karakul Lake, Tashkurgan, and Kashgar Old City, experiencing the cultural charm of southern Xinjiang.
D8-D10 | Crossing the Duku Highway:This is the highlight section of the itinerary. Along the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, connect magnificent scenery like Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Bayanbulak Grassland, and Nalati Valley Grassland.
D11-D14 | Northern Xinjiang Scenery and Return:Visit famous northern Xinjiang attractions like Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu, and五彩滩, finally return to Urumqi, leave an impression of northern Xinjiang at Tianchi and the Bazaar, then take the special train back.
D15-D17 | Return Journey and Arrival:Return along the same route, continue to enjoy the northwestern scenery, and arrive in Zhengzhou on D17, ending the trip.
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
💰 2026 Prices and Group Dates
Departure Dates
May 9, 2026
May 30, 2026
June 17, 2026
🗺️ Route Highlights Overview July 5, 2026
July 24, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 11, 2026
💡 Warm Tips
The following are starting price references for each group date. Actual prices vary due to factors like berth type and children’s policies.
Children’s prices apply to children under 6 years old who do not occupy a berth or bed.
Service standards for children over 6 years old are the same as adults.
All prices and availability are subject to the final signed travel contract.
Price Details for Each Group Date
1. Group Date: May 9, 2026
Bathroom 4-person berth, upper berth:15999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person berth, lower berth:17999 RMB/person
📍 Start and End Points: Zhengzhou ⇌ Xinjiang (Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop)Bathroom 4-person berth, child:5999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room:39999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room, 3rd person:13999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
Bathroom 2-person room, 3rd person:19999 RMB/person (over 6 years old)
2. Group Date: May 30, 2026
Bathroom 4-person berth, upper berth:19999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person berth, lower berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person berth, child:6999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room:45999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room, 3rd person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
Bathroom 2-person room, 3rd person:23999 RMB/person (over 6 years old)
3. Group Dates: June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Bathroom 4-person berth, upper berth:19999 RMB/person
⏳ Trip Duration: 17 daysBathroom 4-person berth, lower berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person berth, child:6999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room:45999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room, 3rd person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
Bathroom 2-person room, 3rd person:23999 RMB/person (over 6 years old)
📝 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:Typically includes special train sleeper accommodation, meals specified in the itinerary, tourist bus, first admission tickets to listed attractions in the itinerary, tour guide service, and travel accident insurance, etc.
Cost Excludes:Round-trip transportation to Zhengzhou, personal expenses, and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
Service Standards:Hotel-style management and elderly-friendly services are provided on the train. In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted, subject to the contract and on-site arrangements.
📞 How to Register and Inquire
Registration and Inquiry:You can register and inquire about the itinerary through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233 (Same number for phone and WeChat)
Company Address:Please contact customer service directly for the specific address.
It is recommended that you contact customer service as early as possible to confirm availability and final prices for your preferred group date, so you can plan your trip in advance.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
