South of the Great River Special Train Medical Crew Safe Journey Through North and South Xinjiang
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. 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).
🚞 The Dahezhinan special train comes with onboard medical care, ensuring a worry-free tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
Tired of the hassle of frequently moving luggage, changing hotels, and booking tickets in traditional travel? In 2026, why not change your pace—take the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train and embark on a 17-day immersive slow tour of Xinjiang. This train not only connects the best attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang but also comes with professional onboard medical staff, adding a layer of safety to your journey.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel + cultural living room,’ focusing on a ‘travel by day, rest by night, train follows people’ lifestyle experience. The entire train features soft sleeper compartments, each with a private bathroom, anti-slip carpets, emergency call buttons, and multiple noise reduction treatments, balancing comfort and age-friendly needs.
The itinerary covers Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes: from the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan, to Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau; from the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway, to the vast grasslands of Nalati and Bayinbuluke; and then to the fairy-tale forests of Kanas and Hemu, and the sunset views at Colorful Beach… Traveling across the Tianshan Mountains, you’ll experience a vivid ecological picture of four distinct seasons.
Notably, the train places special emphasis on health protection during the journey. In the 2026 operating schedules, onboard medical staff are provided throughout the trip, offering basic health monitoring and emergency support, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists. The train also has a dedicated dining car where a professional chef team cooks fresh hot meals, balancing northern and southern tastes and nutritional needs.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Version) Brief Itinerary:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
🚞 Dahezhinan special train with onboard medical care, worry-free tour of northern and southern XinjiangMain 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 – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – 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 Garden – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
Tired of the hassle of frequently moving luggage, changing hotels, and booking tickets in traditional travel? In 2026, why not change your pace—take the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train and embark on a 17-day immersive slow tour of Xinjiang. This train not only connects the best attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang but also comes with professional onboard medical staff, adding a layer of safety to your journey. 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登峪/Burqin
D13 Jia登峪/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the train back
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
🌄 Route and Destination HighlightsD17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang tour
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The itinerary order and stops are subject to actual execution. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, traffic, or scenic area policies, reasonable changes to the tour arrangement may be made upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Reference)
The Dahezhinan special train has private bathrooms throughout, 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 car is equipped with an audio-visual system, serving multiple functions like meeting, dining, chess, and karaoke; the train has a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring quality meals during the trip!
Departure Dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, from economy to luxury options. 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:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 15999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 17999 yuan/person
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel + cultural living room,’ focusing on a ‘travel by day, rest by night, train follows people’ lifestyle experience. The entire train features soft sleeper compartments, each with a private bathroom, anti-slip carpets, emergency call buttons, and multiple noise reduction treatments, balancing comfort and age-friendly needs. Bathroom 4-person room child 5999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 39999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:13999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land; 19999 yuan/person (6 years and above) same service standard as adults
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 19999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 21999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 6999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 45999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:15999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land; 23999 yuan/person (6 years and above) same service standard as adults
The itinerary covers Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes: from the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan, to Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau; from the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway, to the vast grasslands of Nalati and Bayinbuluke; and then to the fairy-tale forests of Kanas and Hemu, and the sunset views at Colorful Beach… Traveling across the Tianshan Mountains, you’ll experience a vivid ecological picture of four distinct seasons.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 reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to schedule, policies, etc. Specific details are subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
Interested travelers can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2233
(Please note ‘Dahezhinan consultation’ when adding)
Customer service will assist you in understanding current availability, boarding point arrangements (supports boarding at Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc.), berth selection, and contract signing.
Notably, the train places special emphasis on health protection during the journey. In the 2026 operating schedules, onboard medical staff are provided throughout the trip, offering basic health monitoring and emergency support, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists. The train also has a dedicated dining car where a professional chef team cooks fresh hot meals, balancing northern and southern tastes and nutritional needs. ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
Costs typically include:
✅ Full-trip train transportation and accommodation (bathroom compartments)
✅ First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary
✅ Some main meals (train dining car + local specialty meals on land)
✅ Professional local guide service
✅ Basic health support from onboard medical staff
✅ 24-hour train butler service
Excluded items (such as personal expenses, some optional activities) will be clearly stated before signing. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
All service content, cancellation, and change rules follow the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations, with specifics based on actual consultation and signed contract.
🌿 On the ‘Dahezhinan,’ travel is no longer about rushing, but a flowing life. Walk into snow-capped mountains and lakes during the day, sleep soundly in a mobile home at night, with medical staff accompanying to protect your health—this might be the ideal form of slow travel in 2026.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
