Great River South Tourism Train Ticket Prices & Official Booking Guide

How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan tourist train? The Dahe Zhi Nan tourist train can only be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Manager Guo Jing of the Dahe Zhi Nan Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one trip, but worried about the fatigue of self-driving and constantly changing hotels? The “Dahe Zhi Nan” tourist train offers a slow-travel solution where “the train travels with you.” This article will focus on the ticket prices, registration methods, and cost breakdown that everyone cares about most, helping you plan your trip with ease.
🗺 ️ “Dahe Zhi Nan”:A mobile hotel-style special train
The “Dahe Zhi Nan” is a distinctive tourist train named “Central Plains Railway · Dahe Zhi Nan” created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. It brings hotel-style rooms onto the rails, with the entire train featuring soft sleeper compartments in designs such as 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all equipped with private bathrooms, offering the privacy and convenience of “one berth, one bathroom.”
The train’s hardware fully considers the needs of elderly passengers and family travel:
Design:Anti-slip carpeting is laid in the corridors, with accessible pathways and fluorescent handrails; compartment ladders are widened with handrails; SOS emergency call buttons are installed at key locations such as bedside and bathroom areas.
Comfort experience:High-resilience latex mattresses and multi-light-source lighting systems are used. Some carriages also feature multifunctional entertainment spaces such as tea rooms, chess and card rooms, and KTV, with train butlers providing 24-hour service.
In terms of itinerary, the special train mostly adopts a “sightseeing by day, resting by night” model, allowing you to enjoy the sights during the day and rest on the train at night, making efficient use of travel time and reducing fatigue from commuting.
📅 Brief itinerary overview
D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way and begin a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan Breakfast, lunch, dinner Turpan

🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one trip, but worried about the fatigue of self-driving and constantly changing hotels? The “Dahe Zhi Nan” tourist train offers a slow-travel solution where “the train travels with you.” This article will focus on the ticket prices, registration methods, and cost breakdown that everyone cares about most, helping you plan your trip with ease. D4 Karez System – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar Lunch, dinner Dahe Zhi Nan special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Home visits with local ethnic groups – Baisha Lake – 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 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Liuxing Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Khorgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way

🗺️ “Dahe Zhi Nan”: A mobile hotel-style special trainMain stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train along the way and end the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 2026 Prices and departure dates
📌 Important notice
The following are some departure dates and reference prices for 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions; please refer to the final signed contract.
Children and “value-added 3rd passenger” prices have special notes; please pay attention to the differences.
Departure dates and price details
1. May 9, 2026
4-person room with bathroom, upper berth:RMB 15,999/person
4-person room with bathroom, lower berth:RMB 17,999/person
4-person room with bathroom, child:RMB 5,999/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
2-person room with bathroom:RMB 39,999/person
2-person room with bathroom, value-added 3rd passenger:RMB 13,999/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)

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The “Dahe Zhi Nan” is a distinctive tourist train named “Central Plains Railway · Dahe Zhi Nan” created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. It brings hotel-style rooms onto the rails, with the entire train featuring soft sleeper compartments in designs such as 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all equipped with private bathrooms, offering the privacy and convenience of “one berth, one bathroom.”2-person room with bathroom, value-added 3rd passenger:RMB 19,999/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
2. May 30, 2026
4-person room with bathroom, upper berth:RMB 19,999/person
4-person room with bathroom, lower berth:RMB 21,999/person
4-person room with bathroom, child:RMB 6,999/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
2-person room with bathroom:RMB 45,999/person
2-person room with bathroom, value-added 3rd passenger:RMB 15,999/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
2-person room with bathroom, value-added 3rd passenger:RMB 23,999/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
3. June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
4-person room with bathroom, upper berth:RMB 19,999/person
4-person room with bathroom, lower berth:RMB 21,999/person
4-person room with bathroom, child:RMB 6,999/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
2-person room with bathroom:RMB 45,999/person

The train’s hardware fully considers the needs of elderly passengers and family travel:2-person room with bathroom, value-added 3rd passenger:RMB 15,999/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
2-person room with bathroom, value-added 3rd passenger:RMB 23,999/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
Price pattern summary
4-person rooms:Prices are lower on May 9; from May 30 onward, the price is uniformly RMB 19,999/person and up.
2-person rooms:Overall prices are higher than 4-person rooms; from May 30 onward, uniformly RMB 45,999/person and up.
Child prices:Children under 6 enjoy significant discounts, with no berth on the train and no bed on land.
3rd passenger prices:A 3rd passenger can be added to 2-person rooms; prices are better for children under 6, while those 6 and above receive the same service standards as adults.
📞 How to register and inquire
You can inquire and register for the “Dahe Zhi Nan” tourist train through the following channels:
Registration and consultation:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
💡 Recommendation
Since product details of the special train (such as whether meals are included, ticket policies, etc.) may change, it is recommended that you first obtain the latest product information through the above channels, then make a comprehensive judgment based on the price information in this article.

Design: Anti-slip carpeting is laid in the corridors, with accessible pathways and fluorescent handrails; compartment ladders are widened with handrails; SOS emergency call buttons are installed at key locations such as bedside and bathroom areas.📋 Cost and service description
Cost breakdown reference
Tourist train products like “Dahe Zhi Nan” typically adopt a “one price includes all itinerary items” model, and the cost generally includes:
Transportation:Berth fee on the special train.
Accommodation:Hotel accommodation in the cities listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals for part or all of the itinerary.
Tickets:First-entry tickets to the scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Tour guide services and travel accident insurance, etc.
Service features
Elderly-friendly design:The entire train features soft sleeper compartments with private bathrooms, emergency call systems, anti-slip facilities, etc., making it friendly for elderly travelers.
Onboard entertainment:Tea rooms, KTV, chess and card rooms, etc., enrich the travel experience.
Dining arrangements:Meals take into account health and palatability, and some routes provide light, soft “healthy meals.”
⚠ ️ Important notice
For specific inclusions, children’s and special group discount policies, please be sure to refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
If the itinerary encounters changes such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening hours, both parties may reasonably adjust the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
2026 Dahe Zhi Nan special train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.