2026 North South Xinjiang 17 Day Special Train Includes What Dahezhinan Full Package

No need to drive or rush around. Take Xinjiang’s special tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available. 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).
🚂 Travel Xinjiang on a ‘mobile hotel’ — the 17-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Tour on the ‘Dahezhinan’ train. How to enjoy it with no self-paid activities?
Tired of traditional travel with frequent hotel changes, dragging luggage, and a packed schedule that leaves you breathless? In 2026, more and more tourists are choosing a more relaxed way to explore Xinjiang — boarding the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train for an immersive slow journey of ‘traveling by day, sleeping by night, moving with the train.’ This train is not just transportation but a ‘home’ on the road: en-suite cabins, a dedicated dining car, and a multi-functional entertainment car are all available. During the day, get off to visit key attractions, and at night, return to your familiar berth to sleep, truly achieving ‘board the train as if coming home, get off to see the scenery.’
🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route and Destinations
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a high-quality tourist train specially designed for an in-depth experience of Xinjiang. The itinerary spans both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, covering the lakes and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang and the oases and plateaus of Southern Xinjiang. From Turpan’s Karez and Grape Valley, to the Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau; from the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway, to the emerald-green Nalati Valley Grassland; and then to Kanas’s primeval forests, Hemu Village’s morning mist and cooking smoke, and Sayram Lake’s clear blue waters… The journey connects snow-capped mountains, deserts, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and ports, showcasing the diverse geography and culture of Xinjiang.
The itinerary specially arranges visits to ethnic families in Taxkorgan County, strolls through Kashgar’s Old City, visits to the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, and tours of Tianshan Tianchi and the Grand Bazaar. While ensuring a good viewing pace, it incorporates moderate cultural interactions, making the journey more than just ‘seeing’ but also ‘feeling.’ All land tours use local regular tourist vehicles with professional guides, balancing effort and experience.
Notably, this train departs from the central plains, allowing tourists to board at major cities like Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou without needing to fly to Urumqi in advance, saving time and transportation costs, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on the Final Draft)
Simplified Itinerary for the 17-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Tour (Duku Edition):
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey

🚂 Travel Xinjiang on a ‘mobile hotel’ — the 17-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Tour on the ‘Dahezhinan’ train. How to enjoy it with no self-paid activities?Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or entertain freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan County
D6 Taxkorgan County – Ethnic family visits – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Bayin

Tired of traditional travel with frequent hotel changes, dragging luggage, and a packed schedule that leaves you breathless? In 2026, more and more tourists are choosing a more relaxed way to explore Xinjiang — boarding the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train for an immersive slow journey of ‘traveling by day, sleeping by night, moving with the train.’ This train is not just transportation but a ‘home’ on the road: en-suite cabins, a dedicated dining car, and a multi-functional entertainment car are all available. During the day, get off to visit key attractions, and at night, return to your familiar berth to sleep, truly achieving ‘board the train as if coming home, get off to see the scenery.’ D9 Bayinbuluke 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 – Jia Deng Yu / Burqin
D13 Jia Deng Yu / Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the special train back
D16 Enjoy the scenery of Northwest China, get off the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an

🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route and DestinationsD17 Get off the 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 opening policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Departure Dates and Quotes)
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11

Travel through beautiful Xinjiang on a tourist train. Various options from economy to luxury are available. 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).
May 9, 2026:
En-suite 4-person cabin upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person cabin lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person cabin child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)

The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a high-quality tourist train specially designed for an in-depth experience of Xinjiang. The itinerary spans both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, covering the lakes and grasslands of Northern Xinjiang and the oases and plateaus of Southern Xinjiang. From Turpan’s Karez and Grape Valley, to the Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau; from the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway, to the emerald-green Nalati Valley Grassland; and then to Kanas’s primeval forests, Hemu Village’s morning mist and cooking smoke, and Sayram Lake’s clear blue waters… The journey connects snow-capped mountains, deserts, grasslands, lakes, ancient cities, and ports, showcasing the diverse geography and culture of Xinjiang. En-suite 2-person cabin: 39,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-person cabin 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 old and above, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026:
En-suite 4-person cabin upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person cabin lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person cabin child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
En-suite 2-person cabin: 45,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-person cabin value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old); 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:

The itinerary specially arranges visits to ethnic families in Taxkorgan County, strolls through Kashgar’s Old City, visits to the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, and tours of Tianshan Tianchi and the Grand Bazaar. While ensuring a good viewing pace, it incorporates moderate cultural interactions, making the journey more than just ‘seeing’ but also ‘feeling.’ All land tours use local regular tourist vehicles with professional guides, balancing effort and experience.Prices are the same as the May 30 departure.
> All prices are reference quotes. Actual costs may vary due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please refer to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
Interested parties can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation, registration, berth selection, and contract signing.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2233
Specific boarding and alighting plans, remaining berths, and latest travel policies are subject to customer service confirmation.
🧳 Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions typically include:

Notably, this train departs from the central plains, allowing tourists to board at major cities like Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou without needing to fly to Urumqi in advance, saving time and transportation costs, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists.✅ Full train transportation (including soft sleeper cabin accommodation)
✅ First admission tickets to listed attractions
✅ Air-conditioned tourist bus service on land
✅ Some main meals (train meals provided by professional chef team)
✅ Full-tour guide and train butler service
✅ Basic on-board medical support
Exclusions:Personal expenses, some unspecified meals, voluntary self-paid activities, etc.
For single travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases will be discussed separately.
> For specific services, meal arrangements, attraction order, etc., please refer to actual consultation and signed contract. In case of force majeure or temporary service changes at scenic spots, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary adjustments.
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is not just a train but a travel philosophy — slow down to truly see the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang. 17 days, one train all the way, no need to move luggage or worry about transfers, just immerse yourself in the seasonal tapestry of the Tianshan Mountains. This summer, try a different way and embark on your own Western Regions travelogue.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).