2026South of the Great River Hao Suitable for Seniors Private Bathroom + Onboard Medical Care
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely 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’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚞 2026 ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ Special Train:A slow-paced, in-depth Xinjiang trip customized for the elderly
As the demand for silver-haired tourism continues to rise, more and more families are paying attention to comfortable, low-intensity travel methods suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups. In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ special tourist train, with the concept of a ‘mobile elderly-friendly hotel,’ offers a new option for seniors to leisurely explore Xinjiang—no need to change trains throughout the trip, luggage stays put, and accommodation travels with you, truly achieving ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery changes along the way.’
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights:See the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ 17-day full route covering northern and southern Xinjiang includes various landscapes such as Tianshan Mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi, ancient cities, and plateaus, connecting the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang with the cultural scenery of southern Xinjiang, with no backtracking on the itinerary.
Northern Xinjiang Section:Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, Nalati Valley Grassland, Sayram Lake, fully enjoying the ecological picture of distinct seasons.
Southern Xinjiang Section:Turpan’s Karez Well and Flaming Mountain, Kashgar Old City, White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, Kuqa Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, experiencing the blend of history and nature.
Duku Highway Experience:Travel through the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, known as one of China’s most beautiful roads, experiencing the change of four seasons in one day, with stunning visuals and a relaxed pace.
The train departs from the Central Plains, passing through cities like Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, then returns along the same route after going deep into Xinjiang. No frequent transfers are needed throughout the trip, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists who want to reduce travel fatigue and focus on sightseeing.
🚞 2026 ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ Special Train: A slow-paced, in-depth Xinjiang trip customized for the elderly🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the local finalized text)
Brief itinerary for the 17-day full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku version):
D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment freely 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, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan County
As the demand for silver-haired tourism continues to rise, more and more families are paying attention to comfortable, low-intensity travel methods suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups. In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ special tourist train, with the concept of a ‘mobile elderly-friendly hotel,’ offers a new option for seniors to leisurely explore Xinjiang—no need to change trains throughout the trip, luggage stays put, and accommodation travels with you, truly achieving ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery changes along the way.’ D6 Tashkurgan County – Home visits to various ethnic groups – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret 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 Lake – Grand Bazaar
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights: See the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
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:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, from economy to luxury multiple specifications to choose from, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
💰 Price and Departure Dates (Presented as per the local finalized text)
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao special train features full-train bathrooms, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms 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 audio-visual systems, serving functions such as meeting, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring the quality of meals during the trip!
Departure Dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ 17-day full route covering northern and southern Xinjiang includes various landscapes such as Tianshan Mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi, ancient cities, and plateaus, connecting the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang with the cultural scenery of southern Xinjiang, with no backtracking on the itinerary.Specific prices for reference (subject to contract confirmation):
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 15999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 17999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 5999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room 39999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:13999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land); 19999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026 and subsequent departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 19999 RMB/person
Northern Xinjiang Section: Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, Nalati Valley Grassland, Sayram Lake, fully enjoying the ecological picture of distinct seasons. Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room 45999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land); 23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
> Warm Reminder:Prices and availability may fluctuate with the departure schedule, and the final decision is based on the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can consult and register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Contact Number:181-3962-2233
💬 Same as WeChat:181-3962-2233
Southern Xinjiang Section: Turpan’s Karez Well and Flaming Mountain, Kashgar Old City, White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, Kuqa Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, experiencing the blend of history and nature.📍 For specific boarding points and assembly arrangements, please consult customer service to obtain the current departure notice.
🛎 ️ Service and Fee Description
The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, quiet compartments, anti-slip passages, and SOS emergency call systems to ensure the safety and privacy of the elderly.
The compartments have multi-functional areas with audio-visual, chess and cards, karaoke, and other facilities to enrich travel entertainment.
The dedicated dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, focusing on soft, light, and bland food, balancing nutrition and palatability.
The itinerary adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, visiting attractions during the day and sleeping on the special train at night, saving time and reducing fatigue.
> When registering alone, the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing; if special circumstances require a supplement, both parties can negotiate separately.
> All service content, tickets, transportation, accommodation, etc., are subject to the actual signed contract. If force majeure factors occur during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes.
🌿 For families who want to experience Xinjiang in depth at a relaxed pace, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is not just a train but a mobile comfortable living space. It allows the elderly to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the vast Western Regions in a safe, convenient, and familiar environment.
For more details, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233。
To learn more about Xinjiang tourist special train details, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing, phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
