Dahezhinan Train Route + Ticket Prices + Booking Guide

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Dahezhinan Special Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 [Dahezhinan Special Train:Another Way to Slowly Explore Xinjiang]
If you’ve ever felt that Xinjiang is too vast, the attractions too scattered, and transportation too complicated, consider a different approach—not ‘rushing to check in,’ but ‘living in the scenery and moving slowly.’ In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train will take travelers on a 17-day journey across northern and southern Xinjiang in a relaxed manner, from the Flaming Mountains to the Pamir Plateau, from Sayram Lake to Kanas, without the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage—the train itself is a mobile home.
This special train is not an ordinary train but a specially modified comfortable travel train: all cars are equipped with bathrooms, offering various room types including double, triple, and quadruple rooms; the cars use noise-reduction technology to ensure quality nighttime rest; there is also a multi-functional car integrating meeting, dining, chess, and karaoke; a dedicated dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, striving to keep every meal hot and delicious during the journey. For travelers seeking a relaxed, worry-free, and in-depth experience, this ‘train moves with you, scenery outside the window’ model might be the ideal choice.
📍 Route Highlights:See the Best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang at Once
This 17-day itinerary covers the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang:
Turpan:Explore the millennium-old Karez irrigation system, experience the unique landforms of the Flaming Mountains, and stroll under the shade of the Grape Valley;
Pamir Plateau:Ascend to Karakul Lake at an altitude of 3,600 meters, overlook Muztagh Ata Peak, and visit the Stone City and Golden Grassland in Tashkurgan;
Kashgar Old City:Wander through the maze-like old streets, visit the Id Kah Mosque (exterior), and learn the historical stories of the Fragrant Concubine Garden;
Duku Highway:Traverse the heart of the Tianshan Mountains, passing through the Secret Grand Canyon, Bayanbulak Grassland, and the ‘Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns’ of the Kaidu River;
Ili River Valley:Enjoy the vibrant spring scenery of the Nalati River Valley Grassland, the colorful Six-Star Street, and witness the new look of the Silk Road at Horgos Port;

🚂[Dahezhinan Special Train: Another Way to Slowly Explore Xinjiang]Sayram Lake:Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean,’ with azure waters surrounded by snow-capped mountains and early spring wildflowers blooming by the lake;
Northern Xinjiang Hidden Gems:Venture deep into Kanas and Hemu, see the misty wooden village houses, and visit the colorful Wucaitan at dusk for a view of the Yadan landforms;
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan:Snow-capped mountains reflect in the emerald lake, surrounded by forests—a must-see alpine lake near Urumqi.
The entire itinerary has a relaxed pace, with reasonable daily arrangements for main attractions, avoiding strenuous hiking or frequent transfers, making it suitable for family trips, senior groups, and travelers who prefer slow travel.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Presented as per the original local finalized text)
Simplified Itinerary for the 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Highway Edition):
Day 1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
Day 2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou

If you’ve ever felt that Xinjiang is too vast, the attractions too scattered, and transportation too complicated, consider a different approach—not ‘rushing to check in,’ but ‘living in the scenery and moving slowly.’ In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train will take travelers on a 17-day journey across northern and southern Xinjiang in a relaxed manner, from the Flaming Mountains to the Pamir Plateau, from Sayram Lake to Kanas, without the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage—the train itself is a mobile home.Day 3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast, lunch, dinner, Turpan
Day 4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, lunch, dinner, Dahezhinan special train
Day 5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
Day 6 Tashkurgan – Home visits with local ethnic groups -白沙湖 – Kashgar
Day 7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa
Day 8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak
Day 9 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
Day 10 Nalati River Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
Day 11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
Day 12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin

This special train is not an ordinary train but a specially modified comfortable travel train: all cars are equipped with bathrooms, offering various room types including double, triple, and quadruple rooms; the cars use noise-reduction technology to ensure quality nighttime rest; there is also a multi-functional car integrating meeting, dining, chess, and karaoke; a dedicated dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, striving to keep every meal hot and delicious during the journey. For travelers seeking a relaxed, worry-free, and in-depth experience, this ‘train moves with you, scenery outside the window’ model might be the ideal choice. Day 13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Wucaitan – Beitun special train to Urumqi

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 14 Urumqi – Heavenly Lake of Tianshan – Grand Bazaar
Day 15 Morning, take the special train from Urumqi for the return journey
Day 16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the special train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
Day 17 Get off the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
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 Explanation (Based on the finalized 2026 departure schedule)
Departure Dates:May 9, 2026; May 30; June 17; July 5; July 24; August 25; September 11

📍Route Highlights: See the Best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang at OncePrice Reference for May 9, 2026:
Upper berth in a 4-person room with bathroom:15,999 RMB/person
Lower berth in a 4-person room with bathroom:17,999 RMB/person
Child in a 4-person room with bathroom:5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
Double room with bathroom:39,999 RMB/person
Value third person in a double room with bathroom:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land); 19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults)
Price Reference for May 30, 2026 and subsequent departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
Upper berth in a 4-person room with bathroom:19,999 RMB/person
Lower berth in a 4-person room with bathroom:21,999 RMB/person
Child in a 4-person room with bathroom:6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)

This 17-day itinerary covers the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang:Double room with bathroom:45,999 RMB/person
Value third person in a double room with bathroom:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults)
> The above prices are reference ranges. For specific costs, availability, and room type arrangements, please refer to the actual signed contract. Prices may fluctuate due to factors such as departure dates and seasons.
📞 Registration and Inquiry Methods
You can learn more and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:18095969599
(Please contact customer service directly for address information)
ℹ️Cost and Service Description
The cost includes round-trip special train transportation, accommodation as listed in the itinerary (including special train cars), first admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots, meals (as marked in the itinerary), guide service, and travel agency liability insurance. It does not include personal expenses, optional self-funded projects, (single room supplement can be arranged if needed), and additional costs incurred due to force majeure.
Special Reminder:The itinerary involves special geographical environments such as plateaus, mountainous areas, and border regions. It is recommended to assess your health condition before traveling. All service content and cancellation/modification rules are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations. For specifics, please refer to actual inquiries and contracts.
🌄Instead of worrying about ‘not getting tickets,’ plan a truly personal slow trip in advance. Sit by the window of the ‘Dahezhinan,’ watch the Gobi transform into grasslands, and snow-capped mountains glide past the lake—Xinjiang’s vastness is worth measuring carefully over 17 days.
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