How to Book Tickets on the Official Website for the Grand South River Luxury Train Tour of Xinjiang Key Points for Cabin Reservations
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao is a custom light-luxury tourist train by the railway, and it does not open the 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. To register for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive liaison of 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 Special Train:A mobile observation deck across the Northwest, starting a slow-paced in-depth tour
🚂 Train positioning:Panoramic mobile observation platform
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train is a ‘panoramic mobile observation train’ created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service in cooperation with the railway department, designed for middle-aged and elderly groups and quality-seeking travelers. With ‘slow travel in Xinjiang’ as the core, the train connects key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang through a ‘scenery moves with the train, people move with the train’ travel model, solving problems such as long-distance travel fatigue and complex transfers between attractions.
The train features full-carriage bathroom facilities and offers three room types: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, meeting the needs of families, friends, and solo travelers. The carriages use soundproofing and noise reduction technology to minimize nighttime disturbances; the multi-function car is equipped with audio-visual systems, chess and card tables, and karaoke equipment, allowing group activities during the day and transforming into a quiet observation carriage at night.
🛏 ️Full analysis of compartments:Comfort and convenience coexist
4-person room (recommended for family/friend groups)
Capacity:4 people
Total area:7.2㎡
Bed size:0.7×1.95 meters (4 beds)
Bathroom:✅
Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train: A mobile observation deck across the Northwest, starting a slow-paced in-depth tourFeatures:Upper and lower berth design, with lower berth width up to 1.2 meters, suitable for those with limited mobility; each berth is equipped with a reading light and USB charging port.
2-person room (recommended for couples)
Capacity:2 people
Total area:7.2㎡
Bed size:0.7×1.95 meters (2 beds)
Bathroom:✅
Features:Beds widened to 1.2 meters, equipped with wardrobe and luggage storage area; the compartment has an observation window to enjoy the scenery along the way at any time.
3-person room (recommended for small groups)
Capacity:3 people
Total area:7.2㎡
🚂Train positioning: Panoramic mobile observation platformBed size:0.7×1.95 meters (3 beds)
Bathroom:✅
Features:The middle bed is foldable and can be stored during the day to increase activity space; each berth is equipped with a privacy curtain to ensure personal space.
Operating information
Starting point:Zhengzhou/Luoyang (departure) → Urumqi (terminal)
Stops along the way:Xi’an, Lanzhou, Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining, Beitun, etc.
Boarding locations:Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou (subject to the contract)
Operating years:Newly upgraded and put into use in 2026
📅 Itinerary and schedule:17-day in-depth tour with a well-paced rhythm
2026 departure dates
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train is a ‘panoramic mobile observation train’ created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service in cooperation with the railway department, designed for middle-aged and elderly groups and quality-seeking travelers. With ‘slow travel in Xinjiang’ as the core, the train connects key attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang through a ‘scenery moves with the train, people move with the train’ travel model, solving problems such as long-distance travel fatigue and complex transfers between attractions.May:9th, 30th
June:17th
July:5th, 24th
August:25th
September:11th
Daily itinerary highlights
Daily sightseeing duration:6-8 hours (including attraction visits, meals, and free time)
Rest time:1.5-2 hours for lunch and rest at noon, overnight on the special train or at local hotels
Pace design:The first 2 days are an adaptation period, mainly for train sightseeing; from day 3, entering the dense attraction area, 1-2 core attractions are arranged daily to avoid fatigue.
Simplified itinerary (2026 version)
The train features full-carriage bathroom facilities and offers three room types: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, meeting the needs of families, friends, and solo travelers. The carriages use soundproofing and noise reduction technology to minimize nighttime disturbances; the multi-function car is equipped with audio-visual systems, chess and card tables, and karaoke equipment, allowing group activities during the day and transforming into a quiet observation carriage at night.Day 1:Board at Zhengzhou/Luoyang, overnight on the special train
Day 2:Pass through Xi’an and Lanzhou, overnight on the special train
Day 3:Full-day Turpan tour (Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley), overnight in Turpan
Day 4:To Kashgar, overnight on the special train
Day 5:Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland), overnight in Tashkurgan County
Day 6:Home visits with local ethnic groups, Baisha Lake, overnight in Kashgar
Day 7:Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, overnight on the special train
Day 8:Southern section of Duku Highway, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, overnight in Bayin Town
Day 9:Bayinbuluke Grassland, Nalati, overnight in Nalati Town
Day 10:Nalati Valley Grassland, Six-Star Street, overnight in Yining
Day 11:Khorgos Port, Sayram Lake, overnight on the special train
🛏️Full analysis of compartments: Comfort and convenience coexistDay 12:Kanas/Jiadengyu, overnight in Jiadengyu/Burqin
Day 13:Hemu, Colorful Beach, overnight on the special train
Day 14:Tianshan Tianchi, International Grand Bazaar, overnight in Urumqi
Day 15:Return journey, overnight on the special train
Day 16:Pass through Lanzhou and Xi’an, overnight on the special train
Day 17:Arrive in Luoyang/Zhengzhou, end of the tour
💰 Price description:Transparent pricing, no hidden consumption
2026 reference prices (subject to the contract)
4-person room with bathroom
Upper berth:19,999 CNY/person
4-person room (recommended for family/friend groups)Lower berth:21,999 CNY/person
Children (under 6):6,999 CNY/person (no berth on the train, no bed on land)
2-person room with bathroom
Standard price:45,999 CNY/person
Value third person (under 6):15,999 CNY/person (no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Value third person (6 years and above):23,999 CNY/person (same service standards as adults)
Price includes:Train seats, local accommodation, attraction tickets, meals, tour guide services, insurance
Price does not include:Personal expenses, round-trip transportation (if assistance with ticket booking is needed, contact customer service)
📝 Booking process:Five easy steps
Consultation and selection
Capacity: 4 people. Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability.
Submit information
Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
Pay deposit
Pay the deposit according to the compartment level (usually 30% of the total cost) and receive a formal tourism receipt.
Sign the contract
Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by national tourism regulations, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
Settle the balance
Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
🍽 ️Service standards:Balancing Xinjiang specialties with light flavors
Total area: 7.2㎡Included items
Accommodation:Train bathroom compartments + local comfortable hotels (such as four-star hotels in Turpan, characteristic guesthouses in Kashgar)
Meals:15 breakfasts and 24 main meals, meal standard 50 CNY/person/meal (including 3 Xinjiang specialty meals: whole roasted lamb, hand-pulled rice, big plate chicken)
Transportation:Special train + local air-conditioned tourist bus (striving for 1.5 seats per person)
Tour guide:Full-journey certified tour guide + local guide dual service
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance
Excluded items
Personal expenses (such as shopping, entertainment items)
Round-trip transportation (such as flights, high-speed rail)
(Solo registrants will try to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation)
🌄 Service features:Slow travel in Xinjiang, details show quality
Accommodation standards:Special train compartment amenities
How to register for the 2027 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury special 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 special train trips, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive 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, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.
