2026 departure dates announced, South of the Great River Special Train locked in at a discounted price
No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 2026 departure dates are out, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special train offers locked-in discounted prices:Slow travel in Xinjiang starts with a mobile journey
Tired of the hassle of frequently moving luggage, changing hotels, and scrambling for tickets and rooms in traditional travel? Want to explore the vast and magnificent Xinjiang at a more relaxed pace in a leisurely journey? In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train, with the concept of ‘mobile hotel + cultural living room,’ offers a new choice for travelers seeking deep slow travel. This train not only connects the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang but also turns the journey itself into a lifestyle worth savoring.
🌄 Route Highlights:Panoramic coverage of both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, immersive experience of the Silk Road scenery
The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train runs through the Central Plains hinterland and Xinjiang’s core scenic areas. The 17-day itinerary covers iconic destinations like Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, and Kanas. Explore scenic spots during the day and sleep soundly in soft-sleep compartments with bathrooms at night, saving the hassle of intercity transfers and repeated check-ins and check-outs.
The entire train features age-friendly design, equipped with anti-slip carpets, emergency call buttons, constant temperature systems, and high-resilience latex mattresses; the multi-functional carriages integrate audio-visual entertainment, chess and cards, karaoke, and tea breaks. The dedicated dining car has a professional chef team cooking fresh meals, balancing nutrition and local flavors. The whole journey is accompanied by guides, train butlers, and medical staff to ensure comfort and peace of mind.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on local finalized text)
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour (Duku Edition) Simplified Itinerary:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
🚂 2026 departure dates are out, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special train offers locked-in discounted prices: Slow travel in Xinjiang starts with a mobile journeyMain 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 – Special train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic Home Visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Garden – Special train to Kuqa
Tired of the hassle of frequently moving luggage, changing hotels, and scrambling for tickets and rooms in traditional travel? Want to explore the vast and magnificent Xinjiang at a more relaxed pace in a leisurely journey? In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train, with the concept of ‘mobile hotel + cultural living room,’ offers a new choice for travelers seeking deep slow travel. This train not only connects the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang but also turns the journey itself into a lifestyle worth savoring. D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke 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 Dengyu / Burqin
D13 Jia Dengyu / Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the special train back
🌄 Route Highlights: Panoramic coverage of both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, immersive experience of the Silk Road scenery D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the special train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:Specific itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and policies, subject to mutual agreement.
Travel on the tourist train to beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple options from economy to luxury. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local finalized text)
The Dahezhinan special train features bathrooms in all compartments, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet different travel needs. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional carriages are equipped with audio-visual systems, combining meeting, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke functions; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the journey!
Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train runs through the Central Plains hinterland and Xinjiang’s core scenic areas. The 17-day itinerary covers iconic destinations like Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, and Kanas. Explore scenic spots during the day and sleep soundly in soft-sleep compartments with bathrooms at night, saving the hassle of intercity transfers and repeated check-ins and check-outs.Departure Dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd 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) Service standard same as adult
May 30, 2026:
The entire train features age-friendly design, equipped with anti-slip carpets, emergency call buttons, constant temperature systems, and high-resilience latex mattresses; the multi-functional carriages integrate audio-visual entertainment, chess and cards, karaoke, and tea breaks. The dedicated dining car has a professional chef team cooking fresh meals, balancing nutrition and local flavors. The whole journey is accompanied by guides, train butlers, and medical staff to ensure comfort and peace of mind.Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd 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) Service standard same as adult
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Prices are the same as the May 30 schedule.
> Warm Tips:The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs may vary due to schedule, policies, and other factors. Please refer to the signed travel contract.
🗓️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on local finalized text)📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in registering can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
📱 WeChat same number:181-3962-2233
📍 For specific boarding points, seat availability, and itinerary details, please contact customer service for the latest information.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Costs usually include transportation within the itinerary, accommodation (train compartments), some main meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and guide services. Accommodation standards, meal arrangements, and vehicle specifications during land tours are subject to the actual signed contract. For solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing, but special cases require separate negotiation.
Uncontrollable factors such as scenic spot opening status, traffic conditions, and weather changes may affect the specific tour order or items. Both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary based on mutual agreement. All service content and responsibility allocation are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations.
Boarding the ‘Dahezhinan’ is not just about seeing the scenery, but letting your body and mind converse with the earth during a slow journey. Multiple schedules in 2026 are now open for booking. Seize the opportunity to use a 17-day train tour to pack Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities into your memory.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
