Grand River South Tour Train Route Xinjiang Special Train via Turpan Kanas Kashgar 17 Day Tour

How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao is a light-luxury tourist train customized by the railway, and the 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural and 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” train:A mobile home-style journey across northern and southern Xinjiang
If you yearn for the vast landscapes of Xinjiang but worry about long journeys and the hassle of frequently changing hotels, then the “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” tourist train running in 2026 may be just right for you. This train is not an ordinary green train, but a “mobile living space” integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. It focuses on a relaxed pace, meticulous service, and a deep slow-travel experience without the need to carry luggage throughout the journey.
🚆 Train positioning and features
The “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” is a special tourist train supported by China Railway Zhengzhou. In 2026, it will continue to operate the 17-day panoramic loop route through northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model—focusing on visiting attractions during the day and sleeping comfortably on the train at night, avoiding the fatigue of packing luggage and rushing between hotels every day as in traditional group tours. The entire train is equipped with bathroom facilities, noise reduction technology (nighttime noise below 45 decibels), constant-temperature hot water, emergency call devices, and other elderly-friendly facilities, making it especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly travelers who value comfort and pace.
🛏 ️ Cabin configuration details
The train offers three room types, all equipped with bathrooms. The cabin area is approximately 7.2 square meters, and the bed size is uniformly 0.7m × 1.95m:
4-person bathroom room:4 beds (2 upper, 2 lower), suitable for friends and family traveling together

🚂 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” train: A mobile home-style journey across northern and southern Xinjiang3-person bathroom room:3 beds (1 upper, 2 lower), suitable for families with children
2-person bathroom room:2 flat beds, high privacy, suitable for couples or close friends
This train has been in operation since 2023, with continued service upgrades in 2026. The departure point is Zhengzhou, Henan. Boarding is available at Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other stops along the way. Specific boarding and alighting stations are subject to the signed contract.
📅 Brief itinerary and 2026 departure dates
Departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Dahe Zhi Nan Hao itinerary
Day 1:Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way and begin a pleasant journey (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train, passing through Zhengzhou and Luoyang)

If you yearn for the vast landscapes of Xinjiang but worry about long journeys and the hassle of frequently changing hotels, then the “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” tourist train running in 2026 may be just right for you. This train is not an ordinary green train, but a “mobile living space” integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. It focuses on a relaxed pace, meticulous service, and a deep slow-travel experience without the need to carry luggage throughout the journey.Day 2:Rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train, admiring the scenery along the way (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou)
Day 3:Arrive in Turpan, full-day sightseeing (overnight in Turpan)
Day 4:Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Grape Valley → take the train to Kashgar (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan County (overnight in Tashkurgan County)
Day 6:Tashkurgan County → home visits with local residents →白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) → return to Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → take the train to Kuqa (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 8:Kuqa → southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Bayanbulak (overnight in Bayan Town)
Day 9:Bayanbulak Grassland → middle section of Duku Highway → Nalati (overnight in Nalati Town)

🚆 Train positioning and featuresDay 10:Nalati Valley Grassland → Six-Star Street → Yining (overnight in Yining City)
Day 11:Yining → Khorgos Port → Sayram Lake → return to Yining → take the train to Beitun (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (overnight in Jadengyu/Burqin)
Day 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu → Rainbow Beach → Beitun → take the train to Urumqi (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 14:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → International Grand Bazaar (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 15:Take the train back from Urumqi (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 16:Enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way and gradually disembark from the train (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train, passing through Lanzhou and Xi’an)

The “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” is a special tourist train supported by China Railway Zhengzhou. In 2026, it will continue to operate the 17-day panoramic loop route through northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a “travel by night, sightsee by day” model—focusing on visiting attractions during the day and sleeping comfortably on the train at night, avoiding the fatigue of packing luggage and rushing between hotels every day as in traditional group tours. The entire train is equipped with bathroom facilities, noise reduction technology (nighttime noise below 45 decibels), constant-temperature hot water, emergency call devices, and other elderly-friendly facilities, making it especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly travelers who value comfort and pace.Day 17:Disembark from the train along the way and conclude the pleasant Xinjiang journey (passing through Luoyang and Zhengzhou)
Each day includes 2–3 core attractions with approximately 4–6 hours of sightseeing time, with 1.5 hours reserved for meals and rest at midday—a relaxed pace without rushing.
💰 Price information (2026 reference)
The following price information comes from the finalized route. Actual costs are subject to the signed contract and may vary slightly depending on departure date and seat type:
May 30, 2026 departure:
4-person bathroom room, upper berth:19,999 yuan/person
4-person bathroom room, lower berth:21,999 yuan/person
4-person bathroom room, child (under 6):6,999 yuan/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)

🛏️ Cabin configuration details2-person bathroom room:45,999 yuan/person
2-person bathroom room, value third person:15,999 yuan/person (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 yuan/person (6 and above, same service standards as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026 departures:
Price structure is the same as May 30.
> Note:The price includes full transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, meals, and tour guide services. It does not include personal expenses or items not mentioned. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for specifics.
📝 Booking process
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm 2026 departure dates, route, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.

The train offers three room types, all equipped with bathrooms. The cabin area is approximately 7.2 square meters, and the bed size is uniformly 0.7m × 1.95m:2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to reserve the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and receive an official tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign the unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, carefully checking itinerary, price, cancellation and modification terms, and other details.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
Registration is handled exclusively through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🍽 ️ Reception standards
Included items:Full train accommodation, land hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, three meals per day (including specialty meals), accompanying service staff, and travel insurance.
Excluded items:Personal expenses, secondary consumption within scenic areas (for solo travelers, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).

4-person bathroom room: 4 beds (2 upper, 2 lower), suitable for friends and family traveling togetherMeal arrangements:The dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, with light and low-salt flavors that accommodate both northern and southern dietary habits. Daily Xinjiang specialty dishes such as big plate chicken, hand-pulled rice, and baked buns are provided.
> Remarks:“Please refer to actual consultation and contract for specifics”
✨ Train reception features
The train travels with passengers throughout the journey—no need to change hotels daily; accommodation is the carriage itself, so luggage doesn’t need to be repeatedly moved; meals focus on healthy, elderly-friendly options; daily itineraries reserve ample rest time; some departures include onboard medical staff to handle unexpected situations during the trip.
🔍 Why choose “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao”?
Compared to self-driving or regular tour groups, this train has clear advantages:
Relaxed pace with reasonable daily sightseeing time

3-person bathroom room: 3 beds (1 upper, 2 lower), suitable for families with children. Most fellow travelers are families or middle-aged and elderly tourists, creating a harmonious atmosphere
Integrated transportation and accommodation throughout the journey—saving effort and worry
Light and healthy meals suited to elderly tastes
Humanized service with cabin stewards assisting with daily matters
👥 Suitable for
Especially suitable for retirees, travelers who cannot tolerate long car rides, and families who want a relaxed and in-depth tour of Xinjiang.
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
Since its launch, the “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” has solved the transportation challenges posed by Xinjiang’s vast territory and scattered attractions through its “mobile hotel + deep slow travel” model. Combined with comprehensive elderly-friendly facilities and attentive service, it has become a long-line product that many travelers choose repeatedly.
For more information, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
How to register for the 2027 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train reservation 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 a light-luxury lying-down travel experience and boutique train trips, you can contact Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection, seat reservation, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.