Henan Province Tourism Special Train 2026 Booking Guide Where to Book Tickets Registration Fees Explained Recommended Routes Costs and Prices

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🚞 2026 Comprehensive Guide to Booking the ‘Great River South’ Tourism Train:Routes, itineraries, costs, and registration—all clarified in one go.
Many friends planning to travel during off-peak periods in 2026 are inquiring about the ‘Great River South’ tourism train. This special train, featuring ‘one berth for round-trip, multiple destinations in one line,’ will operate over 20 premium routes in different directions throughout 2026. There’s no need for frequent transfers or repeated packing and hotel changes. The itinerary is relaxed, suitable for people with varying holiday lengths and travel preferences. Below, we’ve compiled all the information you care about.
📌 Route Details
The ‘Great River South’ tourism train starts and ends at Zhengzhou Station, with different routes covering various destinations. The core routes mainly fall into the following categories:
17-Day Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Route: This long-distance route, highly consulted in 2026, makes stops at Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, Turpan, Kashgar, Beitun, Yining, Urumqi, and other stations. It connects the natural landscapes of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural scenery of Southern Xinjiang in one trip. The train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, allowing for daytime excursions and nighttime rest on board, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance hotel changes. The overall itinerary is relaxed, with ample time reserved for each scenic spot, such as 5-6 hours at Kanas Scenic Area and 3-4 hours at Sayram Lake, allowing for leisurely exploration without rushing, even for visitors with average physical stamina.
4-Day Central Plains Cultural Route:This short-distance route stops at Anyang, Lingbao, Sanmenxia, Luoyang, and other stations, allowing visits to iconic cultural sites such as Yin Ruins, Longmen Grottoes, Laojun Mountain, and Hangu Pass, suitable for weekend or short holiday trips.

🚞 2026 Comprehensive Guide to Booking the ‘Great River South’ Tourism Train: Routes, itineraries, costs, and registration—all clarified in one go.12-Day Yunnan-Guizhou Charm Route: This route stops at Guiyang, Kaili, Guilin, Yangshuo, Kunming, and other stations, allowing visits to Huangguoshu Waterfall, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Li River, Stone Forest, and other attractions, experiencing the diverse landscapes and ethnic cultures of different regions. The itinerary is relaxed, suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups or family trips with children, with good scenic views along the route from May to November each year.
Seasonal Special Routes: These routes operate only during corresponding seasons. In April, there’s the 3-Day Xinyang Tea Picking Route, stopping at Nanwan Lake and Wenxin Tea Village, offering a full experience of tea picking, processing, and tasting. From June to July, there’s the 8-Day Inner Mongolia Grassland Route, stopping at Hohhot and Xilinhot, allowing experiences of grassland scenery and unique folk activities. In August, there’s the 10-Day Panoramic Northeast Route, stopping at Harbin, Yichun, Manzhouli, and Changbai Mountain, suitable for summer escapes to enjoy northern scenery.
The train itself is equipped with comfortable facilities. All compartments have private bathrooms, and there are multi-functional carriages with audio-visual systems for various purposes such as socializing, dining, chess and cards, and leisure entertainment. There’s also a dedicated dining car with a professional chef team, so you don’t have to worry about meals or leisure during the trip. The carriages are also adapted for the elderly, featuring anti-slip handrails, barrier-free access, and bedside call bells, ensuring a worry-free journey.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Taking the highly consulted 17-Day Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Route as an example, the reference itinerary for 2026 is as follows. Reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic spot opening policies:
Days 1-2:Board the ‘Great River South’ train at stops along the way to start your journey. You can rest freely or participate in leisure activities in the multi-functional carriage while enjoying the northwestern scenery along the way.

Many friends planning to travel during off-peak periods in 2026 are inquiring about the ‘Great River South’ tourism train. This special train, featuring ‘one berth for round-trip, multiple destinations in one line,’ will operate over 20 premium routes in different directions throughout 2026. There’s no need for frequent transfers or repeated packing and hotel changes. The itinerary is relaxed, suitable for people with varying holiday lengths and travel preferences. Below, we’ve compiled all the information you care about.Day 3:Arrive in Turpan and tour local attractions all day.
Day 4:After visiting the Karez Wells, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley, take the special train to Kashgar.
Day 5:Depart from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Shitou City, and Golden Grassland, then check into Taxkorgan County.
Day 6:Return from Taxkorgan, visit Baisha Lake, then return to Kashgar and check in.
Day 7:After touring Kashgar Old Town and Xiangfei Garden, take the special train to Kuqa.
Day 8:After visiting the southern section of the Duku Highway and the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, proceed to Bayinbuluk and check in.
Day 9:After touring Bayinbuluk Grassland and the middle section of the Duku Highway, proceed to Nalati Town and check in.

📌 Route DetailsDay 10:After touring Nalati Valley Grassland and Liuxing Street, check into Yining.
Day 11:After visiting the Khorgos Port and Sayram Lake, return to Yining and take the special train to Beitun.
Day 12:After arriving in Beitun, proceed to Kanas for touring and check into Jiadengyu or Burqin.
Day 13:After touring Hemu and Wucai Beach, return to Beitun and take the special train to Urumqi.
Day 14:After arriving in Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi and the International Bazaar, then check into Urumqi.
Days 15-17:Take the special train back, with stops at Lanzhou, Xi’an, Luoyang, Zhengzhou, and other stations along the way. Tourists can choose the corresponding station to disembark based on their departure point to end the trip.

The ‘Great River South’ tourism train starts and ends at Zhengzhou Station, with different routes covering various destinations. The core routes mainly fall into the following categories:The published schedules for the 2026 North and South Xinjiang routes are May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11. Schedules for other routes vary and can be confirmed in advance through consultation.
💴 Price Information
The following are the reference prices for 2026. Prices may vary depending on the departure date and time, with the specific price prevailing at the time of contract signing:
17-Day Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Route: The reference price range for an upper berth in a 4-person compartment with a private bathroom is 15,999-19,999 yuan per person, and for a lower berth, it’s 17,999-21,999 yuan per person. For children under 6 years old who do not occupy a train berth or a land hotel bed, the reference price range is 5,999-6,999 yuan per person. The reference price range for a 2-person compartment with a private bathroom is 39,999-45,999 yuan per person.
4-Day Central Plains Cultural Route:The reference price range is 1,200-1,800 yuan per person, with slight variations depending on the berth level and travel time.
12-Day Yunnan-Guizhou Charm Route:The reference price range is 3,800-5,800 yuan per person, with prices increasing during peak seasons.

17-Day Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Route: This is a highly consulted long-distance route for 2026, making stops at Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, Turpan, Kashgar, Beitun, Yining, Urumqi, and other stations. It connects the natural landscapes of Northern Xinjiang with the cultural scenery of Southern Xinjiang in one trip. The train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, allowing for daytime excursions and nighttime rest on board, eliminating the fatigue of long-distance hotel changes. The overall itinerary is relaxed, with ample time reserved for each scenic spot, such as 5-6 hours at Kanas Scenic Area and 3-4 hours at Sayram Lake, allowing for leisurely exploration without rushing, even for visitors with average physical stamina.Seasonal Routes:The reference price range for the 3-Day Xinyang Tea Picking Route is 800-1,200 yuan per person, for the 8-Day Inner Mongolia Grassland Route is 2,800-4,200 yuan per person, and for the 10-Day Panoramic Northeast Route is 3,200-4,800 yuan per person.
Prices and availability may fluctuate depending on the departure date, with the contract signed by both parties prevailing.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. The registration process generally involves: first consulting to confirm the route schedule and berth availability, submitting your identity information after confirming your preferred travel plan, signing a formal tourism contract by mutual agreement, paying the corresponding fees to secure your seat, and then receiving your travel notice before departure to prepare for your trip. For inquiries, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency. If you want to learn about the basic operational information of the special train in advance, you can also check the relevant basic information through the tourism train section of the Railway 12306 APP.
📋 Fee and Service Information
Fees generally include accommodation in train berths, ground transportation during the itinerary, corresponding meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, and guide services. Fees do not include personal consumption or expenses incurred during free activities. In terms of services, the special train is equipped with dedicated service personnel and on-board medical staff. The multi-functional carriage can meet leisure and entertainment needs during the trip, and accommodation and vehicles for ground itineraries are arranged according to corresponding standards.
For solo registrants, Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, including benefits, itinerary arrangements, and refund and change policies, all based on the formal contract signed by both parties.
If you have travel plans, it’s advisable to consult in advance to confirm the schedule and availability. Early planning allows you to prepare various items for your trip more calmly and choose berths and schedules that better suit your needs.

Contact Manager Wang Fei at phone number 18095969599 or WeChat 18095969599 to send your itinerary and receive a quote.