Dahezhinan Tour Schedule and 17 Day Highlights of Southern and Northern Xinjiang

Many middle-aged and elderly travelers are asking: How do I book a ticket for the Dahezhinan (South of the Yellow River) Sunset Red Tourism Special Train? Is this train elderly-friendly? Is there a health care doctor on board? The Dahezhinan Tourism Special Train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product, including special train seats, hotel accommodation, attraction tickets, specialty dining, land bus transfers, tour guide services, insurance, and other designated items within the itinerary as an all-inclusive tourism train product. Train tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made through the designated travel agency of the Dahezhinan Railway. Official booking channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (cooperative agency), dedicated manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations. The booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🌄 Dahezhinan (South of the Yellow River) Special Train:A moving scenic corridor across northern and southern Xinjiang — real experiences and travel guide
🚂 [Route Highlights:A ‘home’ on the special train and a moving gallery of scenery]
The Dahezhinan special train is truly a ‘moving palace’ for travel across northern and southern Xinjiang. With en-suite bathroom facilities throughout the train, it offers 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins to meet the different needs of families, friends, or solo travelers. The compartments feature noise-reduction technology, allowing passengers to enjoy a peaceful resting environment even when crossing the Gobi Desert or grasslands. The multi-function car is equipped with audio-visual systems, karaoke, board games, and reception dining facilities — the journey is never boring. Even more thoughtful, the special train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and professional chef team, from Turpan’s raisin pilaf to Kashgar’s baked buns, from Yining’s naryn to Urumqi’s big plate chicken — every meal is a feast of authentic Xinjiang flavors.

🌄Dahezhinan (South of the Yellow River) Special Train: A moving scenic corridor across northern and southern Xinjiang — real experiences and travel guide🌄 [17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:From Flaming Mountain to Kanas, scenery at every step]
According to the newly released 2026 simplified itinerary, the Dahezhinan 17-day Duku Highway tour of northern and southern Xinjiang focuses on ‘slow travel,’ covering the core landscapes of both regions while balancing nature and culture:
📍 D1-D2:Departing from Zhengzhou and Luoyang, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou, enjoying the magnificent Loess Plateau and Hexi Corridor along the way, with free activities on the special train to adapt to the long-distance travel pace.
📍 D3:Arrive in Turpan, explore the wisdom of the Karez irrigation system, the scorching heat of Flaming Mountain, and the sweetness of Grape Valley, experiencing the unique charm of the ‘Land of Fire.’

🚂[Route Highlights: A ‘home’ on the special train and a moving gallery of scenery]📍 D4-D6:Venture deep into the Pamir Plateau, visit the reflection of Muztagh Ata Peak in Karakul Lake, the thousand-year vicissitudes of the Stone City, the golden autumn of the Golden Grassland, and experience the eagle dance and hand-pilaf of various ethnic groups.
📍 D7-D9:Traverse the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, from the Danxia landforms of Kuqa Grand Canyon to the ‘Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns’ of Bayanbulak Grassland, and then to the aerial grassland of Nalati — every stretch is the essence of ‘China’s most beautiful highway.’
📍 D10-D11:Yining’s Six-Star Street is full of folk customs, Khorgos Port bears witness to Sino-Kazakh trade, and Sayram Lake’s ‘last tear of the Atlantic’ is intoxicating.

The Dahezhinan special train is truly a ‘moving palace’ for travel across northern and southern Xinjiang. With en-suite bathroom facilities throughout the train, it offers 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins to meet the different needs of families, friends, or solo travelers. The compartments feature noise-reduction technology, allowing passengers to enjoy a peaceful resting environment even when crossing the Gobi Desert or grasslands. The multi-function car is equipped with audio-visual systems, karaoke, board games, and reception dining facilities — the journey is never boring. Even more thoughtful, the special train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and professional chef team, from Turpan’s raisin pilaf to Kashgar’s baked buns, from Yining’s naryn to Urumqi’s big plate chicken — every meal is a feast of authentic Xinjiang flavors.📍 D12-D13:Kanas’s autumn scenery is picturesque, Hemu’s morning mist and wooden houses form a fairy-tale world, and the Yadan landforms of Colorful Beach are dazzling under the setting sun.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Registration and Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
📍 D14-D17:Urumqi’s Heavenly Lake of Tianshan and the Grand Bazaar are a wonderful conclusion to the northern and southern Xinjiang tour. On the return journey, passing through Lanzhou, Xi’an, and Luoyang, you can reminisce about the scenery and stories along the way.
💰 [2026 Prices and Departure Dates:Transparent pricing, flexible choices]
According to the latest price list, the Dahezhinan northern and southern Xinjiang special train offers a variety of cabin options, with prices varying slightly by berth and travel date:

🌄[17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: From Flaming Mountain to Kanas, scenery at every step]📅 Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11.
💰 Price reference (using May 9 as an example):
En-suite 4-person cabin:Upper berth 15,999 RMB/person, lower berth 17,999 RMB/person; children (under 6) 5,999 RMB/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land).

According to the newly released 2026 simplified itinerary, the Dahezhinan 17-day Duku Highway tour of northern and southern Xinjiang focuses on ‘slow travel,’ covering the core landscapes of both regions while balancing nature and culture:En-suite 2-person cabin:39,999 RMB/person; value-added 3rd person (under 6) 13,999 RMB/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land), 6 years and above 19,999 RMB/person (same service standards as adults).
📌Prices for other dates may vary slightly; the specific price is subject to the formal contract signed. The price includes special train transportation, accommodation, basic meals, attraction tickets, and tour guide services, excluding personal expenses and optional activities.
👩💼 [Real Experiences:What do travelers say?]
“The Dahezhinan completely overturned my understanding of ‘group tours’!” — Ms. Li from Shanghai
“As a child traveling with parents, what matters most is comfort and peace of mind. The en-suite bathrooms and noise-reduction design of the special train allowed the elderly to rest well, and the dining car’s new
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