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【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Xinjiang “Tianshan” Tourism Special Train:Slow Travel Through the Vast Beauty of Xinjiang, Enjoy a Long-Distance Residential-Style Journey
I. Detailed Introduction to the “Tianshan” Special Train
The “Tianshan” tourism special train is a distinctive travel product in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel. It is operated by the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and is designed for travelers who wish to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse landforms and cultural landscapes. The train adopts a residential travel model of “traveling by night, sightseeing by day” — during the day, it stops at core scenic areas where travelers can sightsee, take photos, and rest at their leisure; at night, they sleep comfortably in sleeper berths as the train moves on, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and repeatedly checking in and out of hotels.
The entire itinerary covers Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang, crosses the Duku Highway, delves into the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar Old City in southern Xinjiang, and then returns to the Turpan Basin. Over 13 days, it connects Xinjiang’s representative landforms including snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and oases. This rhythm of “the train follows the traveler, and the scenery moves with the train” keeps the journey relaxed and well-paced, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and family travelers who value experience and seek a relaxed pace.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the “Tianshan” Special Train
The “Tianshan” special train offers multiple seat and compartment types to meet different budget and comfort needs. All carriages are upgraded air-conditioned tourist carriages, equipped with bathrooms (in some room types), temperature control systems, 24-hour hot water, power outlets, and reading lights, with a clean and quiet overall environment.
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:Spacious with a private bathroom, sofa area, and panoramic windows, offering high privacy — suitable for travelers seeking a premium experience.
Executive 2-Bed Room:Double compartment with upper and lower berths or flat beds (depending on the departure date), featuring a wash area with high comfort.
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room / Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:Well-designed layout with soft beds, storage lockers, and curtains, balancing value for money and privacy.
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room / Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room:Economical and practical options. The 4-bed room has upper and lower berths (clearly distinguished on some departure dates) and is fully equipped, suitable for group travel.
The advantage of the special train is that there is no need to switch transportation throughout the journey, and luggage can be stored long-term in a fixed compartment, truly achieving “one berth all the way, relaxed roaming.”
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the “Tianshan” Special Train

🚂 Xinjiang “Tianshan” Tourism Special Train: Slow Travel Through the Vast Beauty of Xinjiang, Enjoy a Long-Distance Residential-Style JourneyDifferent from regular group tours, the “Tianshan” emphasizes a “residential-style” service concept:
✅ Attentive Accompanying Service:Professional tour guides and medical staff accompany the entire journey, providing itinerary explanations, health care, and emergency assistance.
✅ Comfortable Accommodation Experience:Stay at selected hotels during the day and return to the special train sleeper berths at night, avoiding travel fatigue.
✅ Exclusive Featured Arrangements:Such as Tajik folk home visits in Tashkurgan, fruit banquets at grape estates, and free strolls on Liuxing Street, integrating into local life scenes.
✅ Convenient Transportation Experience:The special train stops directly at stations near scenic areas, reducing long-distance bus transfers and saving energy.
✅ Reasonable Meal Standards:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included throughout the trip (except Day 01), with meals combining regional flavors while balancing nutrition and taste.
The itinerary has a relaxed pace with ample time at core scenic spots each day, reserving free activity and photography time for a truly immersive slow travel experience.
IV. Brief Itinerary of the “Tianshan” Special Train
13-Day Xinjiang Panorama Itinerary
Day 01:Departure point → Urumqi. After private pickup, check in at the hotel and rest ｜ Meals: self-arranged throughout ｜ Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 02:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → Beitun ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
Day 03:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Jadengyu ⚠️ Breakfast not included at Kanas accommodation

I. Detailed Introduction to the “Tianshan” Special TrainDay 04:Jadengyu → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Jinghenan ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper berth ⚠️ Breakfast not included at Hemu accommodation
Day 05:Jinghenan → Sayram Lake → Guozigou Bridge → Liuxing Street → Yining ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Yining
Day 06:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Bayan Town
Day 07:Bayanbulak → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Restan Old Street → Kashgar ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
Day 08:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Tashkurgan County
Day 09:Tashkurgan County → Tajik Folk Home Visit → Baisha Lake → Kashgar ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 10:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → Aksu ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
Day 11:Tianshan Wensu Grand Canyon → Ta Village → Turpan ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Train sleeper berth
Day 12:Flaming Mountains → Grape Estate → Featured Fruit Banquet → Karez Irrigation System → Urumqi ｜ Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner included ｜ Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 13:Urumqi → Return to various destinations. Transfer according to flight/train times. The itinerary concludes successfully ｜ Meals: breakfast included ｜ Accommodation: Warm home
> Note:Scenic area openings and traffic conditions mentioned in the itinerary may be affected by weather or policies. With mutual agreement, reasonable changes to the sightseeing order may be made.
V. 2026 “Tianshan” Special Train Departure Dates and Price Description

The “Tianshan” tourism special train is a distinctive travel product in China that focuses on long-distance, leisurely slow travel. It is operated by the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and is designed for travelers who wish to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse landforms and cultural landscapes. The train adopts a residential travel model of “traveling by night, sightseeing by day” — during the day, it stops at core scenic areas where travelers can sightsee, take photos, and rest at their leisure; at night, they sleep comfortably in sleeper berths as the train moves on, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and repeatedly checking in and out of hotels.According to the latest schedule arrangements of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, the 2026 “Tianshan” offers multiple departure dates covering spring, summer, and autumn, with more frequent departures during peak season. Prices vary by seat type and travel period, as detailed below (prices are for reference only; the signed contract shall prevail):
I. May 7 Departure
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:23,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room:13,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:19,999 RMB/person
Executive 2-Bed Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room:18,999 RMB/person

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:12,999 RMB/person
II. July 28 and August 11 Departures
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room:14,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:24,999 RMB/person

The entire itinerary covers Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang, crosses the Duku Highway, delves into the Pamir Plateau and Kashgar Old City in southern Xinjiang, and then returns to the Turpan Basin. Over 13 days, it connects Xinjiang’s representative landforms including snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and oases. This rhythm of “the train follows the traveler, and the scenery moves with the train” keeps the journey relaxed and well-paced, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and family travelers who value experience and seek a relaxed pace.Executive 2-Bed Room:20,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room:19,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:13,999 RMB/person
III. June 2, July 8, August 23, and September 4 Departures
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room Upper Berth:16,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:24,999 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive 2-Bed Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:17,888 RMB/person
IV. June 13, June 25, and September 5 Departures

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the “Tianshan” Special TrainBlue Diamond 4-Bed Room:21,888 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:29,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond Presidential Suite:42,888 RMB/person
Executive 2-Bed Room:26,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 2-Bed Room:25,888 RMB/person
Silver Diamond 4-Bed Room:17,888 RMB/person
V. October 9 Off-Peak Departure
Blue Diamond 4-Bed Room:9,999 RMB/person
Blue Diamond 2-Bed Room:15,999 RMB/person
> Warm Reminder:Prices may fluctuate slightly depending on season, room type, and departure date. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
VI. How to Book and Register for the “Tianshan” Special Train
If you want to ride the “Tianshan” special train, here is your ticket booking guide.

The “Tianshan” special train offers multiple seat and compartment types to meet different budget and comfort needs. All carriages are upgraded air-conditioned tourist carriages, equipped with bathrooms (in some room types), temperature control systems, 24-hour hot water, power outlets, and reading lights, with a clean and quiet overall environment. “Tianshan” related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
📞 Contact and Consultation:Call the company landline 0991-3333832, or add the mobile and WeChat 132-0133-3409 (Manager Mai). Available 24 hours for consultation to learn about the itinerary, seats, prices, and departure dates.
🗓 ️ Choose Your Travel Product:Based on personal schedule and preferences, select the appropriate departure date and room type.
📄 Submit Personal Information:Provide name and valid ID number (or valid documents such as Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan travel permits or passports) for registration and seat reservation.
💳 Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the booking deposit as required, obtain the payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking.
June to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and popular seats on the special train sell out quickly. We recommend contacting us as early as possible to secure your preferred berth. Please use official channels and beware of misleading information from unauthorized platforms.
VII. Fees and Service Description for the “Tianshan” Special Train
The itinerary fee includes:Round-trip transportation on the special train, hotels and sleeper berth accommodation as listed in the itinerary, meals marked as included, first admission tickets to scenic areas, tour guide services, and basic on-board support.
Not included:Transportation from the departure point to Urumqi, personal expenses, voluntary self-funded activities (such as horse riding or upgraded shuttle services), meals not marked as included, and single room supplements (for solo travelers, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
All service content, fee standards, and rights coverage are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. If you have any questions, please contact customer service for a detailed service list.
VIII. Inviting You to a Slow Journey Across the Tianshan North and South
As the train slowly crosses the Guozigou Bridge and the azure blue of Sayram Lake comes into view; as you spend the night among the forests of Kanas and morning mist gently touches the wooden rooftops — this is not just travel, but a life ritual of dialogue with nature. The “Tianshan” uses the rhythm of 13 days to help you understand the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang.
If you long for such a journey without rushing and simply immersing yourself, feel free to contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (phone/WeChat: 132-0133-3409, landline: 0991-3333832) to begin your chapter of slow travel through the Tianshan. The wheels are ready, the scenery is at its finest, and we await your company 🌄
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.