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How to buy tickets and book the Dahezhinan Tourist Train? In 2026, the Dahezhinan Tourist Train is a customized light-luxury tourist train by the railway, and the 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal 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 seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚞 Which train should you choose for a 2026 trip to northern and southern Xinjiang? Full breakdown of Dahezhinan configuration & costs
Entering 2026, taking a tourist train to Xinjiang has become a recommended travel option for many tourists. This travel mode, which eliminates the need to repeatedly plan intercity transportation or drag luggage between hotels, suits many tourists who want a worry-free trip to northern and southern Xinjiang. Today, I will sort out the details of the Dahezhinan Xinjiang tourist train for tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026.
Basic train introduction
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train designed for full tours of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering the core attractions of both regions. Positioned as a comfortable leisure tourist train, unlike regular passenger trains, this train is fully configured for tourists on trips, with no regular commuters, making the travel environment more exclusive. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, and there is a dedicated multi-function carriage with an audio-visual system, offering meeting, dining, chess/card games, karaoke, and other leisure functions, so you won’t be bored even on the train. The train also features a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team to ensure meal quality throughout the journey, and multiple noise-reduction technologies are adopted to make the train quieter during operation, ensuring more peaceful rest.
Cabin configuration details
This train offers three types of cabins to meet the needs of different travelers. All cabins come with private bathrooms, so there is no need to go to public restroom areas, making the journey more convenient:
4-bed cabin with bathroom:Cabin area is approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds of 0.7*1.95m, suitable for family trips or friends traveling together, offering better value for money.
🚞 Which train should you choose for a 2026 trip to northern and southern Xinjiang? Full breakdown of Dahezhinan configuration & costs3-bed cabin with bathroom:Cabin area is approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 3 beds of 0.7*1.95m, suitable for a family of three, with more space and no need to share the cabin with strangers.
2-bed cabin with bathroom:Cabin area is approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 2 beds of 0.7*1.95m, suitable for tourists who require higher privacy, offering a more comfortable travel experience.
The train departs from the Henan direction, passing through Zhengzhou and Luoyang stations along the way. Tourists can choose the nearest station to board based on their location, without having to go to the departure station specifically.
2026 departure dates & simple itinerary
The currently announced 2026 departure dates include May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, covering the suitable seasons for Xinjiang tourism. Traveling at different times allows you to see different Xinjiang scenery: in spring and summer, you can see grasslands and flower seas, and after autumn, golden poplar forests and layered mountain views.
The itinerary is as follows:
Day 1:Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way and start a pleasant journey (stay on the Dahezhinan 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 train, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou)
Entering 2026, taking a tourist train to Xinjiang has become a recommended travel option for many tourists. This travel mode, which eliminates the need to repeatedly plan intercity transportation or drag luggage between hotels, suits many tourists who want a worry-free trip to northern and southern Xinjiang. Today, I will sort out the details of the Dahezhinan Xinjiang tourist train for tourists planning to visit Xinjiang in 2026.Day 3:Arrive in Turpan, full-day sightseeing (stay in Turpan)
Day 4:Karez System → Flaming Mountains → Grape Valley → take the train to Kashgar (stay on the Dahezhinan train)
Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan County (stay in Tashkurgan County)
Day 6:Tashkurgan County → local ethnic home visits → Baisha Lake → return to Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → take the train to Kuqa (stay on the Dahezhinan train)
Day 8:Kuqa → Southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Bayanbulak (stay in Bayanbulak Town)
Day 9:Bayanbulak Grassland → Middle section of Duku Highway → Nalati (stay in Nalati Town)
Basic train introductionDay 10:Nalati Valley Grassland → Liuxing Street → Yining (stay in Yining City)
Day 11:Yining → Khorgos Port → Sayram Lake → return to Yining → take the train to Beitun (stay on the Dahezhinan train)
Day 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (stay in Jadengyu/Burqin)
Day 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Beitun → take the train to Urumqi (stay on the Dahezhinan train)
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → International Grand Bazaar (stay in Urumqi)
Day 15:Take the train from Urumqi for the return trip (stay on the Dahezhinan train)
Day 16:Enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way, gradually disembarking from the train (stay on the Dahezhinan train, passing through Lanzhou and Xi’an)
Day 17:Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip (passing through Luoyang and Zhengzhou)
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train designed for full tours of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering the core attractions of both regions. Positioned as a comfortable leisure tourist train, unlike regular passenger trains, this train is fully configured for tourists on trips, with no regular commuters, making the travel environment more exclusive. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, and there is a dedicated multi-function carriage with an audio-visual system, offering meeting, dining, chess/card games, karaoke, and other leisure functions, so you won’t be bored even on the train. The train also features a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team to ensure meal quality throughout the journey, and multiple noise-reduction technologies are adopted to make the train quieter during operation, ensuring more peaceful rest.The overall pace of the itinerary is relaxed, with a reasonable balance between daily sightseeing time and rest time, avoiding long periods of rushing. Tourists have ample time to visit attractions and rest. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
2026 reference prices
Reference price for the May 30, 2026 departure:
4-bed cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 19,999 CNY/person
4-bed cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 21,999 CNY/person
4-bed cabin with bathroom, child: 6,999 CNY/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
2-bed cabin with bathroom: 45,999 CNY/person
Cabin configuration details2-bed cabin with bathroom, value 3rd person:15,999 CNY/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
23,999 CNY/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
Reference prices for the June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2026 departures:
4-bed cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 19,999 CNY/person
4-bed cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 21,999 CNY/person
4-bed cabin with bathroom, child: 6,999 CNY/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
2-bed cabin with bathroom: 45,999 CNY/person
2-bed cabin with bathroom, value 3rd person:15,999 CNY/person (under 6 years old), no berth on the train, no bed on land
This train offers three types of cabins to meet the needs of different travelers. All cabins come with private bathrooms, so there is no need to go to public restroom areas, making the journey more convenient:23,999 CNY/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
The above prices are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure schedules. The actual contract signed by both parties shall prevail. For related questions, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Booking process reference
If you intend to book this train, you can follow the process below:
Consultation and selection:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4-bed cabin with bathroom: Cabin area is approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds of 0.7*1.95m, suitable for family trips or friends traveling together, offering better value for money.Sign the contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by national tourism authorities, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms. Cancellation and modification rules are subject to relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
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.
Bookings can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For related questions, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Service standards description
Included items:Corresponding class of train seat accommodation, hotel accommodation for land itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots as marked in the itinerary, meal services as marked in the itinerary, regular tourist bus services for land itinerary, accompanying staff, and basic medical support services.
Excluded items:Secondary consumption items and internal transportation fees within scenic areas, personal expenses outside the itinerary, (for solo travelers, the travel agency will try its best to coordinate room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation), and other expenses incurred due to personal reasons.
For meals, the itinerary includes a variety of Xinjiang local specialty dishes, including hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, baked buns, hand-grabbed meat, and other local flavors. Daily meal standards meet regular tour group standards, with meals mostly served at tables of 10. The flavors cater to tourists from different regions, offering both Xinjiang local specialties and light, palatable dishes, not overly oily or spicy, suitable for different tastes.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
3-bed cabin with bathroom: Cabin area is approximately 7.2㎡, equipped with 3 beds of 0.7*1.95m, suitable for a family of three, with more space and no need to share the cabin with strangers.Train reception features
The reception configuration of this train leans toward a leisure and comfortable positioning. For accommodation, all cabins on the train are equipped with bathrooms, and land itinerary accommodations are all at locally compliant hotels to ensure comfort. For meals, multiple specialty dining sessions are specially arranged, allowing tourists to experience different Xinjiang local cuisines during the trip without having to research local restaurants themselves. The accompanying staff are also familiar with local conditions, and any needs can be communicated promptly.
Advantages compared to similar trains
Compared to many similar Xinjiang tourist trains, the Dahezhinan has obvious advantages: first, all cabins on the entire train are equipped with bathrooms, so there is no need to go to public restroom areas, especially more convenient at night; second, the itinerary pace is relaxed, with a reasonable balance between daily sightseeing and rest time, avoiding early morning rush every day, making the trip more relaxed; third, a train doctor is on board to provide basic medical support, so minor discomforts during the trip can be handled promptly; fourth, fellow travelers are mostly those who prefer a slow-paced travel style, making the journey more harmonious; fifth, large luggage can be kept directly in the train cabin throughout the trip, so there is no need to drag luggage around when switching land accommodations, saving a lot of hassle; sixth, meal arrangements cater to different tastes, with light dishes also prepared, suitable for tourists who prefer milder flavors.
Suitable traveler groups
This train suits multiple types of travelers:First, retirees, as the slow-paced itinerary is not too tiring, and there is no need to plan transportation and accommodation themselves, making travel more worry-free; second, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods, as the train runs more smoothly, offering higher comfort for long-distance travel; third, tourists who want to visit the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, as this itinerary covers Turpan, Kashgar, Nalati, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and other core attractions, without having to plan multi-destination transfers separately, allowing them to experience the different scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip.
Reasons the train is popular
Since its launch, this train has been well received by many tourists. First, the itinerary is comprehensive, covering the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one 17-day trip, without needing to visit Xinjiang multiple times, saving time and transportation costs; second, the tourist train travel mode offers higher comfort compared to frequently changing public transportation or long rides on tourist buses, with more space and easier rest; third, there are diverse cabin options, so whether traveling with family, friends, or solo, you can find a cabin type that suits your needs; fourth, the itinerary is well arranged with ample rest time, without compressing rest and sightseeing time to rush through attractions, providing a better experience.
If you want to learn more details about this train, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahezhinan. If you want a light-luxury lying trip and a boutique train experience, you can 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, sign up, and check real-time train schedules, remaining berths, and travel itineraries.
