Overseas Chinese booking Xinjiang Dahezhinan Tourist Train how to reserve
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Dahezhinan Special Train Ticket Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌍 For overseas Chinese friends who want to experience a special train journey across northern and southern Xinjiang with their families, the two biggest concerns are:Where to book and how to book reliably and hassle-free.
This article is specifically from an ‘overseas Chinese perspective’ to outline the booking channels and practical advice for the ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
🚂 What is the ‘Dahezhinan’?
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train brand created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. Due to its high configuration and age-friendly design, it is often called a ‘mobile hotel’.
The ‘Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang’ route introduced here is a 17-day panoramic tour connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a ‘train follows people, travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and explore energetically during the day.
🛏 ️ Train Highlights:Mobile Comfort Hotel
🛌 En-suite Compartments
The entire train consists of soft sleeper compartments, offering 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, enhancing privacy and convenience. The carriages use various technologies to reduce noise and are equipped with non-slip carpets and large-view windows.
🍽 ️ Onboard Dining and Entertainment
Equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team. The multi-functional carriage integrates audio-visual, meeting, dining, board games, and karaoke, making the journey enjoyable.
👵 Age-Friendly Design
The train is designed with the needs of seniors in mind, such as non-slip and noise reduction features, making it suitable for family trips and convenient for family members to look after each other.
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
> Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour (Duku Edition):
> Day 1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
> Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
> Day 2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment on the train
🌍 For overseas Chinese friends who want to experience a special train journey across northern and southern Xinjiang with their families, the two biggest concerns are: where to book and how to book reliably and hassle-free.> Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
> Day 3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
> Day 4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, Dahezhinan Special Train
> Day 5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
> Day 6 Tashkurgan – Local Family Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
> Day 7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
> Day 8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayin
> Day 9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
> Day 10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
> Day 11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
> Day 12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
> Day 13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
> Day 14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
> Day 15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
> Day 16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
> Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
> Day 17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
> Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
This article is specifically from an ‘overseas Chinese perspective’ to outline the booking channels and practical advice for the ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.💰 Price and Departure Date Reference
> The Dahezhinan special train features en-suite bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet different travel needs. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional carriage is equipped with an audio-visual system, integrating meeting, dining, board games, and karaoke functions; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the journey!
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> Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang
> Departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
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> May 9, 2026:
> En-suite 4-person room upper berth 15,999 RMB/person
> En-suite 4-person room lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
> En-suite 4-person room child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
> En-suite 2-person room 39,999 RMB/person
> En-suite 2-person room value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
> 19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Same service standards as adults
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> May 30, 2026:
> En-suite 4-person room upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
> En-suite 4-person room lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
> En-suite 4-person room child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
🚂 What is the ‘Dahezhinan’? > En-suite 2-person room 45,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
> En-suite 2-person room value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
> 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Same service standards as adults
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> June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
> En-suite 4-person room upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
> En-suite 4-person room lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
> En-suite 4-person room child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
> En-suite 2-person room 45,999 RMB/person
> En-suite 2-person room value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
> 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Same service standards as adults
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for some departures in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to exchange rates, taxes, and market conditions. Final costs, availability, and discounts are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
🎟 ️ How Can Overseas Chinese Book?
1. Online Channel: Railway 12306 App
This is the unified platform of China State Railway Group, providing professional and reliable information.
Steps
1. Download and log in to the ‘Railway 12306’ App.
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist train brand created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. Due to its high configuration and age-friendly design, it is often called a ‘mobile hotel’.2. Find the ‘Tickets·Travel’ or ‘Railway·Travel’ entrance on the homepage.
3. Enter the ‘Tourist Special Train’ list and search for ‘Dahezhinan’.
4. Select products like ‘Northern and Southern Xinjiang 17-Day Panoramic Tour’ to check departure dates, availability, and prices.
5. Fill in the information and pay online to generate an electronic boarding voucher.
💡 Tips for Overseas Chinese Ticket Purchase
Documents:Use a valid Chinese passport or travel document to purchase tickets.
Payment:Supports domestic bank cards, WeChat, and Alipay. If you are abroad, you can ask relatives or friends in China to help with payment.
Customer Service:If you have questions, call the 12306 customer service hotline.
2. Offline Travel Agency Channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
For overseas Chinese families seeking one-stop service, choosing an experienced travel agency is a hassle-free option.
📞 How to Contact
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:18095969599
WeChat:18095969599 (Please note ‘Dahezhinan Inquiry’ when adding)
✅ Service Advantages
Professional Consultation:Recommend suitable departure dates and room types based on your budget, time, and preferences.
Procedure Assistance:Help with passport information registration, special documents, etc.
Contract Guarantee:Sign a formal electronic contract filed on the national tourism supervision platform, clarifying the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
The ‘Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang’ route introduced here is a 17-day panoramic tour connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a ‘train follows people, travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and explore energetically during the day.Pre-Trip Service:Provide a detailed ‘Departure Notice’ and travel guide.
🤔 How to Choose a Booking Channel?
✅ Recommend choosing Railway 12306 if:
You or your family are familiar with the App operation.
You want to control booking details and prices yourself.
You have strong autonomy over the itinerary.
✅ Recommend choosing Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency if:
You want a one-stop service including ‘flights + visa + special train + local reception’.
Traveling with relatives or friends in China and want one person to coordinate.
You are unfamiliar with domestic travel procedures and need professional assistance.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:Usually refers to special train compartment berth fees, meals within the itinerary, tourist buses, first admission tickets to attractions, and guide services. Specific items are subject to the ‘Travel Contract’.
Cost Excludes:Round-trip transportation to the departure point, personal expenses, optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary, etc.
Service Description:The travel agency and railway department will provide standard guarantees. In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes. Specific service details are subject to the contract and departure notice.
✨ Pre-Departure Checklist
1. Plan Early: It is recommended to start consulting and booking 1-2 months in advance, especially for summer and holiday departures.
2. Prepare Documents: Ensure passports, visas, etc., are valid and allow sufficient entry stay time.
3. Health Assessment: If traveling with seniors, it is recommended to have a full medical check-up before departure and consult a doctor about suitability for long-distance travel.
4. Stay in Communication: Keep in touch with the travel agency to get the latest departure notices and precautions.
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