Great River South Tourism Train South North Xinjiang 17 Day Registration Guide
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🚂 Dahezhinan Tourist Train:Slow Travel Through Xinjiang: A 17-Day Immersive Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
In this fast-paced era, a truly ‘slow’ travel experience is especially precious. In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train offers a comfortable way to explore Xinjiang with well-equipped carriages, bathrooms, full-service dining cars, and a carefully designed panoramic route through Northern and Southern Xinjiang—no rushing, no hotel changes, waking up to scenery every day.
This journey not only connects the classic landscapes of the Tianshan Mountains but also makes the travel itself an enjoyment through the unique lifestyle of the special train. From the heat of Turpan to the clarity of the Pamir Plateau, from the grandeur of the Duku Highway to the tranquility of Kanas Lake, the 17-day itinerary covers the most representative natural and cultural features of Xinjiang.
🌄 Route Highlights:A Single Route Covering the Best of Xinjiang
The ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang is one of the few in-depth itineraries that traverses Xinjiang’s core scenic areas via a special tourist train. The itinerary includes:
Flaming Mountains and Grape Valley:Experience the fiery land’s charm and oasis culture;
Pamir Plateau:Pass by白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) and Karakul Lake, with distant views of Muztagh Ata Peak;
Kashgar Old City:Stroll through the ancient city and touch the memories of the Silk Road;
Full Duku Highway:The ‘Hero’s Road’ open for a few months each year, spanning the Tianshan Mountains;
Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak:Lush in summer, with the Nine-Bend and Eighteen-Curve River like a painting;
🚂 Dahezhinan Tourist Train: Slow Travel Through Xinjiang: A 17-Day Immersive Journey Across Northern and Southern XinjiangSayram Lake:Known as the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic,’ with crystal-clear blue waters;
Kanas and Hemu Village:While autumn colors are vibrant, spring and summer also offer forests, snowfields, and morning mist;
Tianshan Tianchi and International Bazaar:A blend of nature and city, ending with a taste of Urumqi’s charm.
The special train features carriages with bathrooms throughout, offering 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments, equipped with multi-functional carriages (including audio-visual, board games, and karaoke), and a professional chef team to ensure dining quality, balancing privacy and social interaction, suitable for families, friends, or senior groups traveling together.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Included as per the final draft)
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Version):
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the route, starting the pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the route, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
In this fast-paced era, a truly ‘slow’ travel experience is especially precious. In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train offers a comfortable way to explore Xinjiang with well-equipped carriages, bathrooms, full-service dining cars, and a carefully designed panoramic route through Northern and Southern Xinjiang—no rushing, no hotel changes, waking up to scenery every day. D4 Karez Well – 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 – Local Family Visits – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Garden – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan 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 – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – International Bazaar
This journey not only connects the classic landscapes of the Tianshan Mountains but also makes the travel itself an enjoyment through the unique lifestyle of the special train. From the heat of Turpan to the clarity of the Pamir Plateau, from the grandeur of the Duku Highway to the tranquility of Kanas Lake, the 17-day itinerary covers the most representative natural and cultural features of Xinjiang. D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Travel Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the route
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the route, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The actual itinerary may be affected by the opening status of scenic spots, road conditions, and weather. Reasonable changes can be made by mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on the final draft of the 2026 tour dates)
Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train Departure Dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026.
Prices for each period (reference range, subject to the signed contract):
May 9, 2026 Departure:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth:15,999 RMB/person
🌄 Route Highlights: A Single Route Covering the Best of XinjiangBathroom 4-person compartment lower berth:17,999 RMB/person
Children (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land):5,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment:39,999 RMB/person
Third person in 2-person compartment (under 6):13,999 RMB/person; 6 years and above at adult rate 19,999 RMB/person
May 30, 2026 and Subsequent Departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth:19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth:21,999 RMB/person
Children (under 6):6,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment:45,999 RMB/person
Third person in 2-person compartment (under 6):15,999 RMB/person; 6 years and above at adult rate 23,999 RMB/person
> Warm Reminder:Prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, room types, and policy adjustments. The final cost is subject to the signed travel contract.
The ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang is one of the few in-depth itineraries that traverses Xinjiang’s core scenic areas via a special tourist train. The itinerary includes:📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information can be obtained directly from customer service)
📋 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes round-trip special train transportation, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, local air-conditioned tour buses, meals on the special train and land-based meals, accommodation (special train + land hotels), tour guide service, and travel agency liability insurance.
Excludes personal expenses, (single room supplement can be arranged if needed), internal scenic area transportation, and voluntary self-funded activities.
All service details, accommodation standards, vehicle arrangements, etc., are subject to the travel contract signed before departure. In case of force majeure factors (such as weather, traffic control, temporary scenic area closures, etc.), the travel agency will negotiate with tourists to make reasonable changes to the itinerary while ensuring safety.
This journey is not just about seeing the scenery but also about redefining the meaning of ‘on the road’ over 17 days. Sitting by the window, watching the Gobi, snow-capped mountains, and grasslands slowly pass by; sharing stories, enjoying hot meals, and softly singing with travel companions in the special train carriage—this is the romantic rhythm of Xinjiang.
If you plan to travel in 2026, consider this ‘Dahezhinan’ special train tour that combines comfort and depth.
📞 Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei:180-9596-9599 (Same number for WeChat)
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
