How to Buy Tickets for Dahezhinan Most Reliably Official Booking Process and Registration Requirements
Many middle-aged and elderly travelers are asking: How do I book tickets for the Dahe zhi Nan (South of the Yellow River) Sunset Red Tourism Special Train? Is this train elderly-friendly? Is there a health doctor accompanying? The Dahe zhi Nan tourism special train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product, including train special berths, hotel accommodation, scenic spot tickets, specialty dining, land buses, tour guide services, insurance, etc., as a one-price tourism special train product covering designated items in the itinerary. Train tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made through the designated travel agency of the Dahe zhi Nan railway. Official booking channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (cooperative agency), dedicated manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to e-version itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations. The specific booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Dahe zhi Nan South-North Xinjiang Special Train:A mobile viewing platform crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, unlocking a new way to explore the full panorama of Xinjiang!
【Route Features and Cultural Geography】
🌄 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s newly upgraded “Dahe zhi Nan” special train is built to the standard of a “mobile five-star hotel,” with all cars equipped with bathrooms, noise-reduction systems, and multi-functional entertainment cars. This 17-day panoramic tour of southern and northern Xinjiang connects three major geographic units: the Tianshan Mountains, the Taklamakan Desert, and the Pamir Plateau, crossing 8 climate zones along the way and witnessing the landscape transformation from the Hexi Corridor to the heart of Central Asia.
🎭 The special train features a specially designed “mobile cultural classroom,” hosting Western Regions culture lectures in the multi-functional car every evening, with researchers from the Xinjiang Museum specially invited to explain historical mysteries such as the ancient Loulan Kingdom and Qiuci music and dance. The cars are equipped with 4K high-definition screens looping the documentary “Historical Imprints of Xinjiang, China,” allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the thousand-year stories of this land during the journey.
🌿 Seasonal limited experiences:The May-September 2026 departures cleverly avoid the peak tourist crowds in Xinjiang. In May, you can encounter the purple lavender fields of the Ili River Valley; in June, witness the wildflowers blooming on the Nalati Grassland; in July, when the Duku Highway is fully open, enjoy the wonder of snow-capped mountains and grasslands in the same frame; in September, autumn colors dye the Siberian larch trees by Kanas Lake.
【Core Attractions Check-in Guide】
📍 Three Wonders of Turpan:At the Karez Paradise, experience firsthand the water diversion principle of the underground canals; at the foot of the Flaming Mountains, measure the extreme ground temperature of 68°C with a thermometer; in the Grape Valley, learn from Uyghur farmers how to make seedless white raisins.
🏔 Four Treasures of the Pamir Plateau:Hike on the Muztagh Ata glacier to find the glacial erosion lakes of the “Father of Ice Mountains”; wait by Karakul Lake for the sunrise golden glow on the “Three Heroes of the Kunlun Mountains”; touch the city walls of the “Chishi Kingdom” recorded in Xuanzang’s westward journey at the Tashkurgan Stone City ruins; ride horses across the summer pastures of the local Tajik people on the Golden Grassland.
🚂 Dahe zhi Nan South-North Xinjiang Special Train: A mobile viewing platform crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, unlocking a new way to explore the full panorama of Xinjiang!🛣 Duku Highway Hidden Gems:The special train specially arranges an early morning crossing of the northern section of the Duku Highway, photographing the winding mountain road in the sea of clouds at Hashilegen Daban, waiting for the sunset reflection on the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns at Bayanbulak Grassland, and searching for the prototype location of the song “The Shepherd of Koktokay” on the Nalati Sky Grassland.
【2026 Latest Prices and Departure Dates】
💰 Price system (including special train accommodation, land hotels, first admission tickets to scenic areas, and all meals):
▫️May 9 special discount departure:
4-berth cabin upper berth 15,999 RMB/person | lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
2-berth cabin 39,999 RMB/person | great value 3rd person 13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
Child price 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth)
▫️May 30 / June 17 / July 5 / July 24 / August 25 / September 11 departures:
【Route Features and Cultural Geography】4-berth cabin upper berth 19,999 RMB/person | lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
2-berth cabin 45,999 RMB/person | great value 3rd person 15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
Child price 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth)
📅 Departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2026 (subject to the signed contract; remaining seats change daily, it is recommended to book 30 days in advance)
【17-Day Full Itinerary Details】
🚂 D1-2 Silk Road Departure:Board at Zhengzhou/Luoyang → sightseeing car tea party at Xi’an/Lanzhou
🌋 D3 First Exploration of the Fire Land:Pick-up at Turpan → Karez Museum → Flaming Mountains Geopark → Grape Valley home visit
🛤 D4 Crossing the Tianshan Mountains:Grape Valley morning views → special train to Kashgar → watch the film “Visitors on the Icy Mountain” in the car
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🌄 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s newly upgraded “Dahe zhi Nan” special train is built to the standard of a “mobile five-star hotel,” with all cars equipped with bathrooms, noise-reduction systems, and multi-functional entertainment cars. This 17-day panoramic tour of southern and northern Xinjiang connects three major geographic units: the Tianshan Mountains, the Taklamakan Desert, and the Pamir Plateau, crossing 8 climate zones along the way and witnessing the landscape transformation from the Hexi Corridor to the heart of Central Asia.🏔 D5-6 Pamir Plateau:White Sand Lake photography → Karakul Lake hiking → intangible cultural heritage experience of local ethnic groups → Stone City archaeological exploration
🕌 D7 Kashgar Old City:Gaotai Folk Houses pottery → Id Kah Folk Experience and Observation → Fragrant Concubine Garden song and dance performance → special train to Kuqa
🛣 D8-9 Duku Highway:Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon adventure → horseback riding on Bayanbulak Grassland → picnic on Nalati Sky Grassland
🌊 D10-11 Ili River Valley:Six-Star Street Russian charm → Khorgos Port duty-free shopping → cycling around Sayram Lake → special train to Beitun
🏞 D12-13 Altay Hidden Realm:Kanas Three Bays hiking → Tuvan family visit in Hemu Village → Colorful Beach sunset photography → return special train from Beitun
🌇 D14-15 Urumqi In-Depth:Heavenly Lake cruise → International Grand Bazaar shopping → return special train
🚂 D16-17 Silk Road Return:Lanzhou/Xi’an cultural lecture → drop-off at Luoyang/Zhengzhou terminal
【Cost Description and Service Standards】
🎭 The special train features a specially designed “mobile cultural classroom,” hosting Western Regions culture lectures in the multi-functional car every evening, with researchers from the Xinjiang Museum specially invited to explain historical mysteries such as the ancient Loulan Kingdom and Qiuci music and dance. The cars are equipped with 4K high-definition screens looping the documentary “Historical Imprints of Xinjiang, China,” allowing travelers to immerse themselves in the thousand-year stories of this land during the journey.✅ Cost includes:
▫️Transportation:Special train soft sleeper/hard sleeper + local air-conditioned tour bus
▫️Accommodation:Special train cars + 4-star land hotels (Kanas/Hemu feature characteristic wooden houses)
▫️Meals:16 breakfasts and 30 main meals (including 5 specialty meals: Turpan fruit banquet / Kashgar banquet / Ili whole roasted lamb / Tuvan family feast / Heavenly Lake nine-bowl-three-row feast)
▫️Tickets:First admission tickets to all scenic areas in the itinerary + shuttle buses
▫️Services:Special train crew + local tour guides + 24-hour medical support
❌ Cost does not include:
▫️Personal expenses:Secondary consumption items within scenic areas
🌿 Seasonal limited experiences: The May-September 2026 departures cleverly avoid the peak tourist crowds in Xinjiang. In May, you can encounter the purple lavender fields of the Ili River Valley; in June, witness the wildflowers blooming on the Nalati Grassland; in July, when the Duku Highway is fully open, enjoy the wonder of snow-capped mountains and grasslands in the same frame; in September, autumn colors dye the Siberian larch trees by Kanas Lake.▫️Optional activities:Nalati helicopter sightseeing (1,280 RMB/person), Kanas cruise (200 RMB/person)
▫️Force majeure:Additional costs due to weather/policies
【Professional Service Guarantee】
👩💼 Route designer Manager Wang Fei’s message:
“As a tourism professional who grew up in Xinjiang, I know the gifts of every season. This special train is specially designed with a ‘slow travel’ rhythm, with no more than 4 hours of driving per day, leaving 6 full hours for in-depth exploration. The special train cars are equipped with humidifiers and oxygen generators to cope with altitude reactions; all land hotels are upgraded with underfloor heating systems to handle the temperature differences between day and night in mountainous areas. We promise no shopping stops throughout the entire journey, leaving time for the scenery.”
【Registration Notes】
📞 Consultation methods:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same as WeChat)
⏰ Booking reminder:Valid ID information must be submitted 30 days in advance to process the travel permit. For May/September departures, it is recommended to bring a down jacket; for July departures, sunscreen with SPF 50+ is required.
📌 Special notice:The special train itinerary may be slightly adjusted due to weather/railway dispatch. The final version of the “Itinerary Confirmation Letter” will be sent 7 days before departure. All prices and services included are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service reserves the final right of interpretation (in accordance with relevant provisions of the Tourism Law).
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