2026 Big River South Xinjiang Tour from Zhengzhou Registration Method
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🚂 【Where is the Dahezhinan Route? A 17-day mobile cultural living room traversing northern and southern Xinjiang】
If you’ve ever imagined slowly traveling through Xinjiang by train, watching snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons during the day, and peacefully sleeping in a cabin with a private bathroom at night—then the “Dahezhinan” special tourist train might be the travel style you’re looking for. This tourist train, operated by China Railway Group from Zhengzhou, is not an ordinary passenger service but a “mobile vacation space” integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and cultural displays. In 2026, it has been running multiple routes regularly, with the most popular being the 17-day full loop of northern and southern Xinjiang.
🌄 Detailed Route and Destinations:See All of Xinjiang’s Diverse Landscapes at Once
The “Dahezhinan” northern and southern Xinjiang loop avoids backtracking, starting from the Central Plains and heading west deep into Xinjiang, connecting the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang with the cultural imprints of southern Xinjiang. The itinerary covers over 20 representative attractions, including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley.
The uniqueness of this route lies in its vast geographical span but relaxed pace: the train adopts a “travel by day, rest by night” mode, where tourists get off to explore during the day and return to the special train to rest at night, avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and travelers who prefer deep, slow travel. Along the way, there are alpine lakes (like Sayram Lake), glacial relics (Kanas), desert oases (Turpan), and historically significant Silk Road towns (Kashgar, Kuqa), offering rich landscapes and culture, all without the need for self-driving or early flights.
It’s worth noting that the train passes through the Duku Highway (recommended for summer travel), one of China’s most beautiful roads, connecting northern and southern Tianshan, where you can experience four seasons in a single day. In 2026, this route has included the Duku section in its regular itinerary, provided weather and road conditions permit—if temporary restrictions occur, the travel agency will negotiate route changes with tourists, striving to balance experience.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Presented strictly according to local facts)
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Full Tour (Duku Version):
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
🚂【Where is the Dahezhinan Route? A 17-day mobile cultural living room traversing northern and southern Xinjiang】Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, morning/afternoon/evening, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, afternoon/evening, Dahezhinan special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Local ethnic family visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
If you’ve ever imagined slowly traveling through Xinjiang by train, watching snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons during the day, and peacefully sleeping in a cabin with a private bathroom at night—then the “Dahezhinan” special tourist train might be the travel style you’re looking for. This tourist train, operated by China Railway Group from Zhengzhou, is not an ordinary passenger service but a “mobile vacation space” integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and cultural displays. In 2026, it has been running multiple routes regularly, with the most popular being the 17-day full loop of northern and southern Xinjiang. D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jia Dengyu / Burqin
D13 Jia Dengyu / Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train from Urumqi for return journey
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Detailed Route and Destinations: See All of Xinjiang’s Diverse Landscapes at Once> Note:The actual order of visits and stay times may be reasonably optimized due to objective factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Presented strictly according to local facts)
The Dahezhinan special train features private bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins to meet different travel needs. 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, chess, karaoke, and other functions; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring meal quality during the trip!
Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
May 9, 2026:
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 15,999 yuan/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 17,999 yuan/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, child (under 6): 5,999 yuan/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)
The “Dahezhinan” northern and southern Xinjiang loop avoids backtracking, starting from the Central Plains and heading west deep into Xinjiang, connecting the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang with the cultural imprints of southern Xinjiang. The itinerary covers over 20 representative attractions, including Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley. 2-person cabin with bathroom: 39,999 yuan/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, value third person:13,999 yuan/person (under 6) no berth on train, no bed on land
19,999 yuan/person (6 and above) service standards same as adults
May 30, 2026 and later departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 19,999 yuan/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 21,999 yuan/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, child (under 6): 6,999 yuan/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 45,999 yuan/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, value third person:15,999 yuan/person (under 6) no berth on train, no bed on land
23,999 yuan/person (6 and above) service standards same as adults
The uniqueness of this route lies in its vast geographical span but relaxed pace: the train adopts a “travel by day, rest by night” mode, where tourists get off to explore during the day and return to the special train to rest at night, avoiding the hassle of frequent hotel changes. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and travelers who prefer deep, slow travel. Along the way, there are alpine lakes (like Sayram Lake), glacial relics (Kanas), desert oases (Turpan), and historically significant Silk Road towns (Kashgar, Kuqa), offering rich landscapes and culture, all without the need for self-driving or early flights.> The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs, availability, and room arrangements are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary with departure dates and resource conditions.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information, please consult customer service directly)
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
The cost includes round-trip special train transportation, first admission tickets to listed attractions, local air-conditioned tour buses, full-time tour leader and local guide services, special train accommodation (cabin with bathroom), three meals per day (train meals + some land meals).
Excludes personal expenses, internal scenic area transportation, (single room supplement negotiable if needed), travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately).
The train is equipped with professional service staff, and some departures also arrange cultural interactive activities (such as intangible cultural heritage experiences, local opera performances, etc.) to enhance the fun of the trip. All service details are subject to the actual signed contract, and the rights and obligations of both parties are implemented in accordance with the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China” and relevant regulations.
🌿 This journey is not just about seeing the scenery; it’s about experiencing the vastness of the mountains and rivers and the warmth of life in a moving “Central Plains Cultural Living Room.” If you long for a deep Xinjiang trip with a relaxed pace, complete facilities, and rich content, the “Dahezhinan” might be worth including in your 2026 travel plans. Before setting off, feel free to call Manager Wang Fei for more details:180-9596-9599。
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