Dahezhinan Train June August Schedule + Price + Official Website
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🚂 What is it like to travel through Xinjiang by train?
In the fast-paced era of travel, slowing down has become a luxury. The ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train, with its ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning; travel by day, rest by night’ approach, turns the journey itself into a scenic experience. This mobile cultural station, created by China Railway Zhengzhou, not only connects the magnificent landscapes of Central China and the Western Regions but also condenses a 17-day panoramic tour of Xinjiang into a comfortable special train equipped with bathrooms, personal butlers, and customized meals—the journey is not about rushing, but about immersion.
🌄 Route Highlights:Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang · Essence of the Duku Highway
In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ will launch a 17-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, a classic loop that balances natural wonders and cultural depth. The itinerary spans both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, from the scorching Flaming Mountains to the tranquility of Kanas, from the vastness of the Pamir Plateau to the azure of Sayram Lake, and then traverses the Duku Highway, known as ‘China’s most beautiful road’—a lifeline connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang, open for just over a hundred days a year, with the train schedule perfectly covering its optimal travel period (May to September).
Along the way, it includes:
The oasis wisdom of Turpan’s Karez system and Grape Valley
The millennia-old alleys of Kashgar’s Old City and the historical echoes of the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb
Karakul Lake and the Stone City ruins on the Pamir Plateau
The Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon on the southern section of the Duku Highway and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayanbulak on the middle section
The pastoral scenery of Nalati Valley Grassland
The crystal clarity of Sayram Lake, ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’
🚂 What is it like to travel through Xinjiang by train? The fairy-tale autumn colors of Kanas and Hemu (especially recommended for autumn departures)
The bustling market atmosphere of Urumqi’s Grand Bazaar and the snow-capped peak reflections of Tianchi Lake
The entire route is designed with seasonal suitability in mind, with departures from May to September all falling within Xinjiang’s pleasant climate and abundant landscape golden period.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Simplified itinerary for the 17-day Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour (Duku version):
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, free to rest or enjoy 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 – Taxkorgan
In the fast-paced era of travel, slowing down has become a luxury. The ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train, with its ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning; travel by day, rest by night’ approach, turns the journey itself into a scenic experience. This mobile cultural station, created by China Railway Zhengzhou, not only connects the magnificent landscapes of Central China and the Western Regions but also condenses a 17-day panoramic tour of Xinjiang into a comfortable special train equipped with bathrooms, personal butlers, and customized meals—the journey is not about rushing, but about immersion. D6 Taxkorgan – Home visits with local ethnic groups -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak
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 – 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, board the return train
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
🌄 Route Highlights: Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang · Essence of the Duku HighwayD17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang tour
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tour Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The actual order of visits and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Description
The Dahezhinan special train features bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins to meet the needs of different travelers. The cabin design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise. The multi-functional car is equipped with an audio-visual system, suitable for meetings, dining, board games, karaoke, and more. The train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the journey!
Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Specific prices are as follows (reference range, actual price subject to signed contract):
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person cabin upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person cabin lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person cabin child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ will launch a 17-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, a classic loop that balances natural wonders and cultural depth. The itinerary spans both sides of the Tianshan Mountains, from the scorching Flaming Mountains to the tranquility of Kanas, from the vastness of the Pamir Plateau to the azure of Sayram Lake, and then traverses the Duku Highway, known as ‘China’s most beautiful road’—a lifeline connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang, open for just over a hundred days a year, with the train schedule perfectly covering its optimal travel period (May to September). Bathroom 2-person cabin: 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 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 and subsequent departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Bathroom 4-person cabin upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person cabin lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person cabin child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person cabin: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person cabin value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
> Warm reminder:Prices may fluctuate with departure dates. Please confirm specific room availability and costs at the time of inquiry. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
🧳 Services and Facilities
The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train is designed with a focus on comfort and suitability for long-distance travel, especially for the elderly:
All cabins are equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, anti-slip floors, and SOS emergency call devices
Along the way, it includes: Each carriage has a train butler providing 24-hour service response
Onboard professional medical team and basic medical equipment
Dining car with chef team preparing fresh meals, blending Central China and Northwestern flavors
Multi-functional car supports tea gatherings, board games, karaoke, and other leisure activities
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information, please consult customer service directly for details)
ℹ️ Cost Description and Warm Reminder
The cost includes round-trip train transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, local transportation, guide service, and some meals. Specific service content, cancellation and change policies, and measures for force majeure are all in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations. Please inquire in detail at the time of registration and refer to the formal contract terms.
Xinjiang has a vast territory and changeable climate. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, warm clothing, and common medicines. The itinerary involves high-altitude areas, so please choose carefully based on your health condition.
One train, seventeen days, from the banks of the Yellow River to the snow waters of the Tianshan Mountains—this is not just a simple displacement, but a deep dialogue about time, scenery, and culture.
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