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Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Dahezhinan Special Train Ticket Booking Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554 Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
If you want to book the 2026 Xinjiang ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day South and North Xinjiang Panoramic Tour (Duku version), don’t rush to order yet. This guide will help you think clearly and get it done easily, from ‘Is it worth it?’ to ‘How to book step by step.’
🚂 Why choose ‘Dahezhinan’?
‘Dahezhinan’ is a special tourist train launched by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., positioned as a comfortable type, with all soft sleeper compartments, known as a ‘mobile hotel on tracks.’
✨ Core highlights:
🛌 Comfortable sleep:All soft sleeper compartments, offering 2/3/4-person rooms, all with bathrooms, equipped with disposable toiletries, bath towels, slippers, etc., with thoughtful details.
🤫 Quiet environment:The carriages feature soundproofing and noise reduction design, suitable for travelers with high requirements for sleep environment.
🍽 ️ Onboard cuisine:Equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, eliminating the hassle of finding food on your own.
🎲 Rich entertainment:Equipped with a multi-functional entertainment car, offering audio-visual entertainment, meeting guests, dining, board games, karaoke, etc., making the journey not boring.
👵 Elderly-friendly:Carriages feature anti-slip design, accessible handrails, etc., and are equipped with a train butler, making it friendly for elderly travel.
🗺 ️ Itinerary overview:17-day South and North Xinjiang Panoramic Tour
Route name:Dahezhinan 17-day South and North Xinjiang Panoramic Tour (Duku version)
Simplified itinerary:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, start a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang

If you want to book the 2026 Xinjiang ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day South and North Xinjiang Panoramic Tour (Duku version), don’t rush to order yet. This guide will help you think clearly and get it done easily, from ‘Is it worth it?’ to ‘How to book step by step.’D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Local 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
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning

🚂 Why choose ‘Dahezhinan’? D16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, get off the special train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the special train along the way, end the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Itinerary pace:
D1-D2:On the special train, passing through Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, you can enjoy the scenery of the Central Plains and the northwest along the way.
D3-D7:Southern Xinjiang section. Visit Turpan (Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, etc.), go deep into the Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake, Taxkorgan), experience the charm of Kashgar Old City.
D8-D10:Cross the Duku Highway (southern and middle sections), visit Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Bayinbuluke, Nalati Grassland, and other highlights.
D11-D13:Northern Xinjiang section. Along the Ili River Valley to Sayram Lake, then north to Kanas and Hemu, enjoying the ‘fairy tale border town’ scenery.
D14-D17:Return to Urumqi (visit Tianshan Tianchi), then take the special train back along the original route, ending the trip.
💰 Price and departure dates
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11.
💡 Warm reminder:The following are reference prices for each departure date. Actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions. Please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency.
1. May 9, 2026
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth:15999 yuan/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
‘Dahezhinan’ is a special tourist train launched by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., positioned as a comfortable type, with all soft sleeper compartments, known as a ‘mobile hotel on tracks.’Bathroom 4-person room lower berth:17999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room child:5999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room:39999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:13999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:19999 yuan/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
2. May 30, 2026
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth:19999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth:21999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room child:6999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room:45999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:15999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:23999 yuan/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
3. June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth:19999 yuan/person

✨ Core highlights:Bathroom 4-person room lower berth:21999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room child:6999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room:45999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:15999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:23999 yuan/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
Price includes:Special train seat, accommodation during the trip, meals, tourist bus, first admission tickets to attractions, and guide service, etc. Specific items are subject to the contract.
📝 How to book?
1. Clarify needs
Travel time:Choose from 7 departure dates.
Berth selection:Choose 2/3/4-person rooms and upper/lower berths based on budget and companions.
Special groups:If there are children under 6 or a 3rd person over 6, calculate according to child price rules.
2. Contact the travel agency
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:18095969599

🛌 Comfortable sleep: All soft sleeper compartments, offering 2/3/4-person rooms, all with bathrooms, equipped with disposable toiletries, bath towels, slippers, etc., with thoughtful details.WeChat:18095969599
> 💡 It is recommended to consult in advance to confirm if there are still spots for your preferred departure date.
3. Communicate details
Confirm the final price, included and excluded items.
Understand the charging rules for special identities such as children and 3rd persons.
Confirm cancellation and change rules, insurance, and other contract details.
4. Sign and pay
Sign a formal tourism contract filed with the National Tourism Regulatory Platform with the travel agency.
Pay according to the contract terms and keep the payment receipt.
5. Pre-trip preparation
About 15 days before departure, pay attention to the departure notice sent by the travel agency, which includes detailed information such as assembly time and location.
Prepare appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and personal medications based on the season.
💡 Booking tips
Book early in peak season:May to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism. It is recommended to consult and book 1-2 months in advance.
Check information:Ensure personal information such as name and valid ID number is accurate.
View prices rationally:Price is an important reference, but itinerary arrangement and service quality are equally important and need comprehensive consideration.
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