2026 South North Xinjiang 17 Day Tour Route Stops Query
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao is a railway-customized light luxury tourist train that does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by正规 cooperative cultural tourism institutions. To register for travel, you can contact Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration, berth selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about departure schedules, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Xinjiang Special Train:New choice for in-depth travel in 2026, combining comfort and culture 🚂
🌄 Train positioning and features:A mobile ‘five-star home’
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Xinjiang Special Train is a ‘mobile resort hotel’ designed for medium and long-distance travel, featuring a differentiated experience of ‘full-train bathrooms + multifunctional entertainment spaces’. Unlike traditional green trains, it uses shock absorption and noise reduction technology, keeping cabin noise below 50 decibels (close to a library environment), suitable for tourists with high sleep quality requirements. The train is equipped with audio-visual systems, chess and card rooms, a karaoke area, and even a small reading corner to meet the needs of different age groups. The dining car, newly upgraded in 2026, is staffed by a professional chef team offering a fusion of northern and southern flavors, with 4 hot dishes + 2 staple foods + seasonal fruits per meal, solving the pain point of ‘eating poorly’ on long journeys.
🛏 ️ Cabin configuration:Full bathroom coverage, more reasonable space utilization
Quadruple room (7.2㎡)
Capacity:4 people (upper and lower berths)
Bed size:0.7 × 1.95 meters
Facilities:Bathroom, charging sockets, luggage rack, reading light, air conditioning
Suitable for:Family trips, friends traveling together
Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Xinjiang Special Train: New choice for in-depth travel in 2026, combining comfort and culture 🚂Double room (7.2㎡)
Capacity:2 people (king bed/twin beds optional)
Bed size:0.7 × 1.95 meters
Facilities:Bathroom, sofa, small coffee table, 24-hour hot water
Suitable for:Couples, romantic partners, business travel
Value third-person policy:Children under 6 years old do not occupy a berth, recommended price 6,999 yuan/person; children over 6 years old are charged the adult price of 23,999 yuan/person, with the same service standards as adults.
📅 2026 departure dates and itinerary pace
Departure dates:
May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
🌄 Train positioning and features: A mobile ‘five-star home’Simplified itinerary (daily sightseeing time approximately 6-8 hours, with ample rest time):
Day 1:Board at Zhengzhou/Luoyang, enjoy Yellow River scenery along the way (overnight on the train)
Day 2:Free time in the Xi’an/Lanzhou section, optional participation in calligraphy exchange activities organized on the train (overnight on the train)
Day 3:Full-day tour of Turpan (Karez irrigation system, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley, lunch included) (overnight in Turpan)
Day 4:Morning sightseeing, then take the special train to Kashgar (overnight on the train)
Day 5:In-depth tour of the Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake, Stone City, with high-altitude oxygen supply) (overnight in Tashkurgan County)
Day 6:Home visits with local ethnic groups + Baisha Lake (experience naan making, ethnic dances) (overnight in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City + Fragrant Concubine Garden (professional guide accompanying) (overnight on the train)
Day 8:Self-driving experience on the southern section of Duku Highway (with accompanying photographer) (overnight in Bayin Town)
Day 9:Horseback riding at Bayanbulak Grassland (protective gear and coaches provided) (overnight in Nalati Town)
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Xinjiang Special Train is a ‘mobile resort hotel’ designed for medium and long-distance travel, featuring a differentiated experience of ‘full-train bathrooms + multifunctional entertainment spaces’. Unlike traditional green trains, it uses shock absorption and noise reduction technology, keeping cabin noise below 50 decibels (close to a library environment), suitable for tourists with high sleep quality requirements. The train is equipped with audio-visual systems, chess and card rooms, a karaoke area, and even a small reading corner to meet the needs of different age groups. The dining car, newly upgraded in 2026, is staffed by a professional chef team offering a fusion of northern and southern flavors, with 4 hot dishes + 2 staple foods + seasonal fruits per meal, solving the pain point of ‘eating poorly’ on long journeys.Day 10:Nalati Valley Grassland + Six-Star Street (taste baked buns, hand-pulled rice) (overnight in Yining City)
Day 11:Khorgos Port + Sayram Lake (lakeside cycling experience) (overnight on the train)
Day 12:Light hiking at Kanas (anti-slip shoe covers provided) (overnight in Jadengyu/Burqin)
Day 13:Hemu Village + Colorful Beach (sunset photography spot recommendations) (overnight on the train)
Day 14:Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi + International Grand Bazaar (free shopping time) (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 15:Return special train (organized ‘travel story sharing session’) (overnight on the train)
Days 16-17:Get off at Lanzhou/Xi’an/Luoyang in stages, end of the journey
💰 Price description (subject to the contract)
2026 reference prices:
🛏️ Cabin configuration: Full bathroom coverage, more reasonable space utilizationMay 30 departure:
Quadruple room upper berth:19,999 yuan/person
Quadruple room lower berth:21,999 yuan/person
Double room:45,999 yuan/person
Prices for June 17, July 5 and other departures are the same as May 30. Children’s prices and the value third-person policy are the same as above.
Price includes:Special train seat, first admission tickets to scenic areas, full accommodation, 14 breakfasts and 28 main meals, guide service, travel insurance.
Price does not include:Personal expenses, optional paid items (such as Kanas cruise ship 180 yuan/person), (single travelers will be assisted with room sharing as much as possible).
📝 Booking process
1. Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm departure dates, seat types, and availability.
Quadruple room (7.2㎡)2. Submit information:Provide traveler names and valid ID numbers to lock in desired seats.
3. Pay deposit:Pay a 30% deposit according to cabin class (e.g., quadruple room upper berth deposit 5,999.7 yuan/person) and receive a travel receipt.
4. Sign contract:Sign an electronic contract and verify the itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms (governed by the Tourism Law).
5. Settle the balance:Pay the remaining amount 30 days before departure, and the customer service will issue the departure notice after confirmation.
🍽 ️ Reception standards
Included items:
Special train seat, scenic area tickets, full accommodation, main meals (10 dishes + 1 soup standard), guide service, travel insurance.
Excluded items:
Personal expenses, optional paid items, round-trip transportation to the departure point (such as Zhengzhou-hometown airfare/train tickets).
Special meals:
Capacity: 4 people (upper and lower berths)Turpan Grape Valley offers a ‘fruit feast’ (including Hami melon, grapes, figs);
Kashgar arranges a ‘roasted whole lamb dinner’ (advance reservation required, at your own expense);
Nalati Town provides ‘grassland flavor meals’ (horse meat naryn, milk tea).
Meal standard:
Main meals 50 yuan/person per meal, breakfast is buffet style (including porridge, steamed buns, side dishes).
Taste adaptation:
Three options available: light, mildly spicy, and extra spicy. Notify the guide in advance to make changes.
🌟 Reception features:Slow pace + high adaptability
Accommodation standard:Special train cabin + local four-star hotels, avoiding frequent room changes.
Bed size: 0.7 × 1.95 metersDining arrangements:Daily Xinjiang specialty snacks (such as naan, baked buns) provided, dining car offers 24-hour hot water.
Health guarantee:A doctor accompanies the group, providing blood pressure measurement and altitude sickness medication.
Target audience:Retired seniors account for over 60% of passengers, with multiple rest stops arranged in the itinerary.
🆚 Advantages compared to other special trains
Dining:Light options provided to avoid discomfort from heavy oil and spice.
Pace:Daily travel time does not exceed 3 hours, with ample sightseeing time.
Service:1 guide + 1 life butler serving 10-15 people, with more timely response.
Transportation:Luggage is directly transferred to the special train, no need to carry it yourself throughout the journey.
👥 Suitable for
Facilities: Bathroom, charging sockets, luggage rack, reading light, air conditioningRetired seniors:Relaxed itinerary with comprehensive medical support.
Family tourists:Discounted children’s prices, home visit activities enhance parent-child interaction.
Photography enthusiasts:Golden hour photography arranged at scenic spots such as Sayram Lake and Kanas.
Those who cannot sit for long periods:Special train goes directly to scenic areas, reducing road bumps.
🔥 Reasons for popularity
Hassle-free:One price covers all designated items in the itinerary, no hidden costs.
Comfort:Bathrooms + shock-absorbing carriages solve the pain points of long-distance travel.
Culture:In-depth experience of the lives of various ethnic groups, with rich activities such as home visits and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts.
：The special train travels at night and sightseeing during the day, avoiding the risk of driver fatigue.
📞 Contact information
Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, for the latest 2026 availability information and discounts (prices are subject to the contract and may fluctuate with departure dates).
How to register for the 2027 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, New Oriental Express, Kunlun Hao, Tianshan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan Hao. For light luxury lying travel and boutique train experiences, contact Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service manager at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about train schedules, berth availability, and travel itineraries.
