Great River South Tourist Train Route North South Xinjiang Loop Covering Tianchi, Nalati, Sayram Lake, Kashgar
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao is a railway-customized light luxury tourist train that does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. To register for travel, 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, berth selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about departure schedules, travel policies, and itinerary details.
✨ [Dahe Zhi Nan Hao:A Mobile ‘Five-Star Station’ Crossing Northern and Southern Xinjiang] ✨
🚂 Train Positioning:Redefining ‘Slow Enjoyment’ in Xinjiang Travel
In the fast-paced world of travel, the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao train is built around the core concept of a ‘mobile resort hotel,’ designed for tourists seeking in-depth experiences and comfort. It is not just a means of transportation, but a ‘mobile living space’ integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The train features en-suite bathrooms throughout, a multi-function audio-visual car, a dedicated dining car, and a professional chef team, completely overturning the traditional impression of ‘make-do travel’ on regular trains. It turns the 17-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang into a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience.
🛏 ️ Complete Cabin Analysis:‘Private Customization’ from Space to Details
🔹 En-suite 4-Bed Cabin
Capacity:4 people (including children)
Area:7.2㎡
✨ [Dahe Zhi Nan Hao: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Station’ Crossing Northern and Southern Xinjiang] ✨Bed Size:0.7 x 1.95 meters (4 beds)
Features:The train’s family-friendly cabin, with an en-suite bathroom solving the problem of washing up on long journeys. Suitable for families with children under 6 years old.
🔹 En-suite 2-Bed Cabin
Capacity:2 people
Area:7.2㎡
Bed Size:0.7 x 1.95 meters (2 beds)
Features:Great value with a 3rd person policy (children under 6 do not occupy a berth, those over 6 receive adult services). Suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
🚂 Train Positioning: Redefining ‘Slow Enjoyment’ in Xinjiang Travel🔹 En-suite 3-Bed Cabin (availability to be confirmed)
Capacity:3 people
Area:7.2㎡
Bed Size:0.7 x 1.95 meters (3 beds)
Features:High space utilization, suitable for small groups.
🚉 Operating Information:
Train Origin and Destination:Zhengzhou (passing through cities like Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, allowing passengers to board at the nearest station)
In the fast-paced world of travel, the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao train is built around the core concept of a ‘mobile resort hotel,’ designed for tourists seeking in-depth experiences and comfort. It is not just a means of transportation, but a ‘mobile living space’ integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The train features en-suite bathrooms throughout, a multi-function audio-visual car, a dedicated dining car, and a professional chef team, completely overturning the traditional impression of ‘make-do travel’ on regular trains. It turns the 17-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang into a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience.Operating Years:Fully upgraded in 2026 with low-noise technology to maximize nighttime rest quality.
📅 2026 Departure Dates and Itinerary Pace
🔹 Departure Dates:
May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
🔹 Brief Itinerary (17 days):
Day 1-2:Train departs, passing through Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou. Free time for rest or entertainment.
Day 3:Full-day tour of Turpan (approximately 8 hours of sightseeing).
🛏️ Complete Cabin Analysis: ‘Private Customization’ from Space to DetailsDay 4:Turpan → Karez System → Flaming Mountains → Grape Valley → Depart for Kashgar (night travel to save daytime hours).
Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Tashkurgan (sightseeing + travel time approximately 10 hours).
Day 6:Tashkurgan → Home visits with local ethnic groups → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar (sightseeing + travel time approximately 8 hours).
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine’s Garden (Xiangfei Garden) → Depart for Kuqa (night travel).
Day 8:Kuqa → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Bayanbulak (sightseeing + travel time approximately 9 hours).
Day 9:Bayanbulak Grassland → Middle Section of Duku Highway → Nalati (sightseeing + travel time approximately 7 hours).
Day 10:Nalati Valley Grassland → Liuxing Street → Yining (sightseeing + travel time approximately 6 hours).
Day 11:Yining → Khorgos Port → Sayram Lake → Depart for Beitun (night travel).
🔹 En-suite 4-Bed CabinDay 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (sightseeing + travel time approximately 8 hours).
Day 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu → Colorful Beach (Wucaitan) → Beitun → Depart for Urumqi (night travel).
Day 14:Urumqi → Heavenly Lake of Tianshan → International Grand Bazaar (sightseeing + travel time approximately 6 hours).
Day 15:Return journey from Urumqi (night travel).
Day 16-17:Passing through Lanzhou, Xi’an, and Luoyang, passengers disembark progressively.
⏰ Pace Control:
Daily sightseeing time is controlled between 6-10 hours, with approximately 8-10 hours of night travel to ensure ample energy during the day. Rest areas are available on the train for naps or entertainment at any time, avoiding a rushed ‘race-style’ trip.
Capacity: 4 people (including children)💰 Price Information (2026 Reference)
🔹 May 30 Departure:
4-Bed Cabin Upper Berth:19999 RMB/person
4-Bed Cabin Lower Berth:21999 RMB/person
4-Bed Cabin Child (under 6):6999 RMB/person (no berth occupied)
2-Bed Cabin:45999 RMB/person
2-Bed Cabin Great Value 3rd Person (under 6):15999 RMB/person (no berth occupied)
Area: 7.2㎡2-Bed Cabin Great Value 3rd Person (over 6):23999 RMB/person (services same as adult)
🔹 June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11 Departures:Prices are the same as the May 30 departure.
⚠ ️ Note:Prices may fluctuate depending on the departure date; the contract or customer service confirmation shall prevail.
📝 Booking Process (Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1️⃣ Consultation and Selection:Contact customer service representative Yang Jia to confirm departure dates, itinerary routes, cabin types, and availability.
2️⃣ Submit Information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to reserve intended seats.
3️⃣ Pay Deposit:Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and receive an official tourism receipt.
Bed Size: 0.7 x 1.95 meters (4 beds)4️⃣ Sign Contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by national tourism authorities, verifying the itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5️⃣ Settle Final Payment:Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure. Customer service will issue the group departure notice after confirming receipt of payment.
🍽 ️ Service Standards:‘Xinjiang Flavors’ from Cuisine to Service
✅ Included Items:
Train accommodation (with en-suite bathrooms), land hotel accommodation, all meals (including specialty dishes), attraction tickets, tour guide services, and access to onboard entertainment facilities.
❌ Excluded Items:
Personal expenses, single room supplement (efforts will be made to arrange room sharing for solo travelers; special circumstances require negotiation).
🍜 Meal Standards:
3 main meals + 1 breakfast daily, with a meal standard of 80 RMB/person/meal, 10 people per table. Dishes primarily feature Xinjiang specialties (such as hand-pulled rice, baked buns, and big plate chicken), catering to both light and heavy tastes. Dietary requirements can be communicated to customer service in advance.
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 Jinxiu 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, relaxing journey on a premium tourist train, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.
