How to register for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train How to reserve seats for the Xinjiang loop 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 it does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. If you want to register for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive 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 departure schedules, travel policies, and itinerary details in real time.
🚂 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao”:A mobile living experience traveling slowly through northern and southern Xinjiang
If you yearn for the vast landscapes of Xinjiang but hope for a relaxed travel pace, stable accommodation, and no need to frequently change hotels or carry luggage—then the 2026 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” tourist train may be exactly the travel style you idealize. This train is not an ordinary train, but a “mobile living space” integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment, especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly travelers who value comfort and a relaxed itinerary.
🚆 Train positioning:Not just a means of transportation, but a “home” during the journey
“Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” is a special tourist train supported by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. In 2026, it will continue to operate the 17-day in-depth loop of northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model—focusing on visiting core attractions during the day and sleeping comfortably on the train at night, avoiding fatigue from rushing around. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, noise reduction systems, constant-temperature air conditioning, and features a dedicated dining car and multi-functional carriage, making it a “residential hotel running on rails.”
The train departs from Zhengzhou, Henan, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou and other cities before entering Xinjiang, covering classic destinations such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, connecting the entire northern and southern Xinjiang panorama.
🛏 ️ Cabin configuration:Three room types, all with private bathrooms
All cabins on “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” are equipped with private bathrooms, solving the problems of using the toilet and washing up during long journeys. The cabin design balances privacy and functionality, using shock-absorbing car bodies and soundproofing materials to keep nighttime noise at a low level.
4-bed room:Approximately 7.2㎡, with 4 beds (0.7m × 1.95m), suitable for traveling with friends and family

🚂 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao”: A mobile living experience traveling slowly through northern and southern Xinjiang3-bed room:Approximately 7.2㎡, with 3 beds (0.7m × 1.95m), suitable for family trips
2-bed room:Approximately 7.2㎡, with 2 flat beds (0.7m × 1.95m), more private space, suitable for couples
The train has been in operation since 2023, and 2026 marks the fourth year of continuously optimized service. Passengers can board at stations such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou. The specific boarding point is 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, and September 11, 2026
Brief itinerary (presented strictly according to local factual sources):
Day 1:Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way and begin a pleasant journey (stay on the Dahe Zhi Nan 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 Dahe Zhi Nan train, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou)

If you yearn for the vast landscapes of Xinjiang but hope for a relaxed travel pace, stable accommodation, and no need to frequently change hotels or carry luggage—then the 2026 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” tourist train may be exactly the travel style you idealize. This train is not an ordinary train, but a “mobile living space” integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment, especially suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly travelers who value comfort and a relaxed itinerary.Day 3:Arrive in Turpan and spend the whole day sightseeing (stay in Turpan)
Day 4:Karez Irrigation System → Flaming Mountains → Grape Valley → take the special train to Kashgar (stay on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan County (stay in Tashkurgan County)
Day 6:Tashkurgan County → home visits with local residents → Baisha Lake → return to Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Xiangfei Garden → take the special train to Kuqa (stay on the Dahe Zhi Nan 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)
Day 10:Nalati Valley Grassland → Liuxing Street → Yining (stay in Yining City)

🚆 Train positioning: Not just a means of transportation, but a “home” during the journeyDay 11:Yining → Khorgos Port → Sayram Lake → return to Yining → take the special train to Beitun (stay on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burjin (stay in Jadengyu/Burjin)
Day 13:Jadengyu/Burjin → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Beitun → take the special train to Urumqi (stay on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianchi Lake of Tianshan → International Grand Bazaar (stay in Urumqi)
Day 15:Take the special train back from Urumqi (stay on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 16:Enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way and get off the train gradually (stay on the Dahe Zhi Nan train, passing through Lanzhou and Xi’an)
Day 17:Get off the train along the way and conclude the pleasant Xinjiang journey (passing through Luoyang and Zhengzhou)
Each day arranges 2–3 core attractions with about 4–6 hours of sightseeing, leaving ample time for lunch and rest at noon, with a relaxed pace and no rushed itinerary.

“Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” is a special tourist train supported by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. In 2026, it will continue to operate the 17-day in-depth loop of northern and southern Xinjiang. It adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model—focusing on visiting core attractions during the day and sleeping comfortably on the train at night, avoiding fatigue from rushing around. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, noise reduction systems, constant-temperature air conditioning, and features a dedicated dining car and multi-functional carriage, making it a “residential hotel running on rails.”💰 Price description (2026 reference)
The following price information is compiled based on local factual sources. Actual fees are subject to the signed contract and may vary slightly by departure date and seat type:
May 30, 2026 departure:
4-bed room with bathroom, upper berth:RMB 19,999/person
4-bed room with bathroom, lower berth:RMB 21,999/person
4-bed room with bathroom, child (under 6):RMB 6,999/person (no berth on the train, no bed on land)
2-bed room with bathroom:RMB 45,999/person
2-bed room with bathroom, value third person:RMB 15,999/person (under 6, no berth on the train, no bed on land); RMB 23,999/person (6 and above, service standards same as adults)

The train departs from Zhengzhou, Henan, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou and other cities before entering Xinjiang, covering classic destinations such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, connecting the entire northern and southern Xinjiang panorama.June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2026 departures:
The price structure is the same as above, all using the same quotation system.
📝 Booking process (through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change policies.
5. 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.

🛏️ Cabin configuration: Three room types, all with private bathrooms🍽 ️ Reception standards:Light and healthy, balancing northern and southern flavors
Included items:Full transportation (special train + scenic area shuttle), accommodation (train cabin + land hotel), first admission tickets to attractions, professional tour guide service, three meals per day (including specialty meals)
Excluded items:Personal expenses, self-funded items within scenic areas (for solo registrants, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation)
Dining arrangements:The dining car prepares fresh meals with a professional chef team, focusing on less oil and less salt, with light flavors suitable for seniors and families; some itineraries include Xinjiang specialty meals such as hand-pilaf, baked buns, and big plate chicken, but spiciness and greasiness will be adjusted based on group feedback.
> Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
✨ Reception features:Comfortable, worry-free, and guaranteed
Stable accommodation:Stay on the special train or at designated hotels throughout the trip, no need to pack luggage and change rooms daily
Medical support:Some departures include an onboard doctor to handle emergencies such as altitude sickness

All cabins on “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” are equipped with private bathrooms, solving the problems of using the toilet and washing up during long journeys. The cabin design balances privacy and functionality, using shock-absorbing car bodies and soundproofing materials to keep nighttime noise at a low level.Attentive service:Each carriage has a dedicated steward to assist with luggage, scenic area reservations, and other matters
Harmonious atmosphere:Most fellow travelers are families and middle-aged and elderly tourists, with a consistent pace and smooth communication
🌟 Why choose “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao”?
Compared with self-driving or regular tour groups, “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” has obvious advantages:
✅ Avoids the risk of traffic jams on the Duku Highway during peak season; the special train stops at key nodes and passengers take shuttle buses for sightseeing
✅ Travel light throughout the trip; luggage can be left in the cabin
✅ Light and healthy meals that meet wellness needs
✅ Relaxed pace with reasonable daily sightseeing time and ample rest

4-bed room: Approximately 7.2㎡, with 4 beds (0.7m × 1.95m), suitable for traveling with friends and family👥 Suitable for
Retirees
Travelers who cannot tolerate long car rides
Families who want an in-depth tour of Xinjiang but do not want to frequently change hotels
Travelers who value comfort and service details during the journey
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
Since its launch, “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” has become a popular choice for long-distance tours of northern and southern Xinjiang thanks to its stable hardware configuration, reasonable itinerary pace, and thoughtful service. Especially in spring, summer, and autumn, when grasslands turn green, lakes are crystal clear, and fruits are fragrant, the special train covers prime viewing periods, allowing travelers to experience Xinjiang’s natural and cultural beauty in a relaxed atmosphere.
For seat availability or itinerary details, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
> Warm reminder:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and policies. Specific arrangements are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
How to register for the 2027 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jingxiu 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 tour and boutique train experience, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign up, and check train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries in real time.