Zhengzhou Departure to Explore Beautiful Xinjiang, Dahezhinan South North Xinjiang Complete Registration Guide

No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to slowly enjoy the scenery of the northern and southern 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)
🚂 Want to start from Zhengzhou and see the essence of Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions all at once? A special train called ‘Dahezhinan’ might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.
This guide will comprehensively analyze the ‘Zhengzhou—Northern and Southern Xinjiang 17-Day Tour’ route, from route highlights, itinerary arrangements, cost explanations to registration methods, helping you plan easily and travel with confidence.
🌟 Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Hotel + Living Room’
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train built by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. The train body incorporates Central Plains cultural elements like the ‘nine bends and eighteen turns’ of the Yellow River, earning it the reputation of a ‘walking Central Plains culture’ exhibition hall.
🛏 ️ Comfortable Accommodation, Private and Convenient
Room Types:The entire train consists of soft sleeper compartments, offering 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet different travel group needs.
Bathroom:Each compartment is equipped with a separate wet and dry bathroom, eliminating the crowding of public facilities.
Hotel-Level Amenities:High-rebound mattresses, multi-source reading lights, smart temperature control, and USB charging ports, with thoughtful details.
Elderly-Friendly:The corridors are laid with non-slip carpets, equipped with barrier-free passages, handrails, and emergency call buttons, making it very suitable for elderly travelers.
🍽 ️ Onboard Dining, Balancing Taste and Health
Professional Dining Car:The train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Specialty Cuisine:While focusing on nutritional balance, meals also include local specialties like Xinjiang roast whole lamb and cold-water fish feast, letting your taste buds start the journey.
🎲 Rich Entertainment, No Loneliness on the Trip

🚂 Want to start from Zhengzhou and see the essence of Xinjiang’s northern and southern regions all at once? A special train called ‘Dahezhinan’ might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.Multi-Functional Carriage:Equipped with an audio-visual area, meeting area, chess and card area, and karaoke, you can watch movies, sip tea, sing, and play cards during the journey.
Cultural Experience:Some routes also organize interactive activities like Henan opera performances and intangible cultural heritage crafts, adding fun to the trip.
🛡 ️ Full Service, Worry-Free
One-Ticket Travel:Adopting a ‘day tour, night travel’ model, saving daytime travel time, sleeping on the train, and sightseeing off the train.
Professional Team:Equipped with train stewards, guides, local guides, and onboard medical staff, providing 24-hour service to handle emergencies.
Seamless Connection:Local tourist buses connect directly between stations and trains, with large luggage stored on the train, allowing you to travel light.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:Explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 17 Days
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Full Tour (Duku Edition):
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, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main Stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan

This guide will comprehensively analyze the ‘Zhengzhou—Northern and Southern Xinjiang 17-Day Tour’ route, from route highlights, itinerary arrangements, cost explanations to registration methods, helping you plan easily and travel with confidence.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 – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Local Ethnic Home Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Princess Garden – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan 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 – Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way

🌟 Route Highlight: Mobile ‘Hotel + Living Room’Main Stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main Stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Price Explanation:No self-paid items throughout, flexible spending
💡 Warm Tips
The following are reference prices for some 2026 departures. Actual prices may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, etc. Please refer to the final contract.
Children’s prices and ‘Value Third Person’ prices have specific age and berth requirements. Please check carefully when booking.

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)
Departure Dates
May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Price Details for Each Departure
1. May 9, 2026
Bathroom 4-person upper berth:15999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person lower berth:17999 RMB/person

The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train built by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. The train body incorporates Central Plains cultural elements like the ‘nine bends and eighteen turns’ of the Yellow River, earning it the reputation of a ‘walking Central Plains culture’ exhibition hall.Bathroom 4-person child:5999 RMB/person (Under 6 years old, no berth on 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 train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:19999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
2. May 30, 2026
Bathroom 4-person upper berth:19999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person lower berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person child:6999 RMB/person (Under 6 years old, no berth on 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 train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
3. June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Bathroom 4-person upper berth:19999 RMB/person

🛏️ Comfortable Accommodation, Private and ConvenientBathroom 4-person lower berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person child:6999 RMB/person (Under 6 years old, no berth on 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 train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
Included Costs Reference
Transportation:Corresponding seats on the Dahezhinan special train and destination tourist buses.
Accommodation:Train accommodation and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals included in the itinerary (specific standards based on the contract).
Tickets:First entrance tickets and necessary shuttle buses for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Service:Guide, tour leader, and onboard medical staff services.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance (it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance separately).
Excluded Costs Reference

Room Types: The entire train consists of soft sleeper compartments, offering 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet different travel group needs. Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
(Single registrants will try to arrange shared rooms, special cases need negotiation).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
📝 Registration Methods
You can inquire and register through the following two methods:
1. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Inquiry Content:Confirm departure availability, prices, room types, understand contract details and special needs (e.g., diet, medical care, etc.).
2. Railway 12306 Channel
Operation Path:Open the ‘Railway 12306’ App → Click ‘Railway Tourism’ on the homepage → Enter ‘Tourist Special Train’ → Search ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahezhinan’ → Select route, date, and seat, and complete the booking as prompted.
💡 Warm Tips
Pre-Trip Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, it’s recommended to bring a jacket. Strong sunlight, so prepare sunscreen.
Health:Travelers with underlying conditions like cardiovascular diseases should consult a doctor before traveling and carry common medications.
Contract Confirmation:Before departure, carefully read the contract terms, especially regarding itinerary changes, cancellation rules, etc., to ensure clear rights and responsibilities for both parties.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)