Great River South Special Train Double Room 16 Day Cost Breakdown and Upper Lower Berth Price Difference Verification Booking Reference
How to buy and book tickets for the Dahezhinan (South of the Great River) tourist train? The 2026 Dahezhinan tourist train is a customized light-luxury tourist train by the railway, and the 12306 ticket-purchasing channel is not open. Berths are uniformly allocated by regular cooperative cultural tourism agencies. If you want to register for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for berth selection, sign up, and check real-time departure schedules, remaining berths, travel policies, and itinerary details.
One of the most concerning questions about taking the ‘Dahezhinan’ to Xinjiang is:Where to buy tickets? 🎫
Don’t worry, this article will clarify the ticket-purchasing channels, itinerary arrangements, and price details for the ‘Dahezhinan’, helping you plan this journey with ease.
🚂 What exactly is the ‘Dahezhinan’?
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable, elderly-friendly tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. Positioned as a ‘mobile hotel’, it is designed for travelers seeking comfort and convenience, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends and family trips.
✨ Quick highlights of the train:
All-berth sleeper cars:Say goodbye to hard seats; enjoy comfortable sleep as soon as you board.
Bathrooms:Each compartment is equipped with one, featuring wet-dry separation for privacy and convenience.
Elderly-friendly design:The cars have no thresholds and are equipped with anti-slip handrails and emergency call devices, very friendly to seniors.
Quiet cars:Adopting the ‘quiet capsule cabin’ concept to effectively reduce noise interference.
Onboard entertainment:Equipped with multi-functional cars such as tea rooms, chess and card rooms, and karaoke, making the journey never boring.
One of the most concerning questions about taking the ‘Dahezhinan’ to Xinjiang is: Where to buy tickets? 🎫🛌 Compartment reveal:Choose the right berth for a more comfortable journey
All cars of the ‘Dahezhinan’ are soft-sleeper compartments, mainly divided into double rooms, triple rooms, and quadruple rooms. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms. The specific dimensions are as follows:
Quadruple room
Layout:4 beds (0.7m × 1.95m)
Area:Approximately 7.2㎡
Suitable for:Friends traveling together, families
Double room
Layout:2 beds (0.7m × 1.95m)
Area:Approximately 7.2㎡
Suitable for:Couples, partners, or travelers who value privacy
Triple room
Don’t worry, this article will clarify the ticket-purchasing channels, itinerary arrangements, and price details for the ‘Dahezhinan’, helping you plan this journey with ease.Layout:3 beds (0.7m × 1.95m)
Area:Approximately 7.2㎡
Suitable for:Families or three friends traveling together
> Friendly reminder:The train has been recently renovated in recent years; specific facilities are subject to actual boarding. After boarding, the crew will give you a detailed introduction to the use of the onboard facilities.
🗺 ️ Itinerary overview:17-day panoramic Xinjiang tour
This ‘Dahezhinan’ Xinjiang special train lasts 17 days in total, adopting a ‘train follows the traveler’ model, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery while avoiding the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
Simplified itinerary:
Day 1:Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way and start a pleasant journey (stay on the Dahezhinan special train, passing through Zhengzhou and Luoyang)
Day 2:Rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train, admiring the scenery along the way (stay on the Dahezhinan special train, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou)
Day 3:Arrive in Turpan, spend the whole day sightseeing (stay in Turpan)
Day 4:Karez → Flaming Mountains → Grape Valley → take the special train to Kashgar (stay on the Dahezhinan special train)
🚂 What exactly is the ‘Dahezhinan’?Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan (stay in Tashkurgan)
Day 6:Tashkurgan → home visits with local residents → Baisha Lake → return to Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → take the special train to Kuqa (stay on the Dahezhinan special train)
Day 8:Kuqa → southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Bayanbulak (stay in Bayanbulak town)
Day 9:Bayanbulak Grassland → middle section of Duku Highway → Nalati (stay in Nalati town)
Day 10:Nalati Valley Grassland → Liuxing Street → Yining (stay in Yining city)
Day 11:Yining → Khorgos Port → Sayram Lake → return to Yining → take the special train to Beitun (stay on the Dahezhinan special train)
Day 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (stay in Jadengyu/Burqin)
Day 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu → Rainbow Beach → Beitun → take the special train to Urumqi (stay on the Dahezhinan special train)
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → International Grand Bazaar (stay in Urumqi)
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable, elderly-friendly tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. Positioned as a ‘mobile hotel’, it is designed for travelers seeking comfort and convenience, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends and family trips.Day 15:Take the special train back from Urumqi (stay on the Dahezhinan special train)
Day 16:Enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way and get off the train gradually (stay on the Dahezhinan special train, passing through Lanzhou and Xi’an)
Day 17:Get off the train along the way and end the pleasant Xinjiang trip (passing through Luoyang and Zhengzhou)
📅 2026 departure dates:
May 9
May 30
June 17
July 5
July 24
August 25
September 11
✨ Quick highlights of the train:> Itinerary notes:The above is the itinerary. The actual sightseeing order or times may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, and other factors. The contract and departure notice shall prevail.
💰 Price details:One price includes designated items in the itinerary, transparent consumption
This Xinjiang special train adopts the ‘one price includes designated items in the itinerary’ model. The fee covers transportation, accommodation, some meals, attraction tickets, and tour guide services. The specific prices are as follows:
May 30, 2026:
Quadruple room with bathroom, upper berth:19,999 yuan/person
Quadruple room with bathroom, lower berth:21,999 yuan/person
Quadruple room with bathroom, child:6,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Double room with bathroom:45,999 yuan/person
Double room with bathroom, value third person:15,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Double room with bathroom, value third person:23,999 yuan/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
All-berth sleeper cars: Say goodbye to hard seats; enjoy comfortable sleep as soon as you board.Quadruple room with bathroom, upper berth:19,999 yuan/person
Quadruple room with bathroom, lower berth:21,999 yuan/person
Quadruple room with bathroom, child:6,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Double room with bathroom:45,999 yuan/person
Double room with bathroom, value third person:15,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Double room with bathroom, value third person:23,999 yuan/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
> Price reminder:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to market conditions. The final signed travel contract shall prevail.
📝 How to book? A step-by-step guide
There are mainly two ways to purchase ‘Dahezhinan’ tickets:
1. Channel: Railway 12306 App
Bathrooms: Each compartment is equipped with one, featuring wet-dry separation for privacy and convenience.This is the most professional and convenient way to buy tickets.
Steps:
1. Open the ‘Railway 12306’ App and log in to your account.
2. On the homepage, find and click the ‘Tickets · Travel’ or ‘Railway Travel’ entrance.
3. After entering, select the ‘Tourist Special Train’ section.
4. Search for ‘Dahezhinan’ or ‘Central Plains Railway · Dahezhinan’.
5. Choose your preferred departure date and itinerary (such as the Xinjiang loop).
6. Select the compartment type and berth according to your needs, and fill in the passenger information.
7. Pay the fare online to complete the booking.
2. Travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
If you want a more worry-free ‘one price includes designated items in the itinerary’ service, you can choose to register through a travel agency.
Elderly-friendly design: The cars have no thresholds and are equipped with anti-slip handrails and emergency call devices, very friendly to seniors.Booking process:
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, berth types, and remaining berth availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended berths.
3. Pay the deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain a formal travel receipt.
4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by national tourism authorities, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
> Registration method:Registration is uniformly handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For specific registration details, please consult the relevant customer service.
💡 Friendly reminders
Book early:Berths on tourist special trains are limited, especially during holidays and peak travel seasons. It is recommended to consult and book several months in advance.
Stay informed:Before departure, be sure to pay attention to the latest notices on the Railway 12306 App or from the travel agency to learn about train schedules, stops, and other latest information.
Prepare documents:When traveling, be sure to carry valid documents such as valid ID to ensure smooth boarding and check-in.
We hope this ticket-purchasing guide helps you! If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Wishing you a pleasant trip! 😊
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist special train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist special train booking services, covering light-luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahezhinan. If you want to enjoy a light-luxury lying tour and experience a boutique special train trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign up, and check real-time special train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.
