Login Method for Official Ticket Booking Website of The South of the Great River Detailed Explanation of Special Train Reservation Steps
How to purchase and book tickets for the ‘Grand River South’ tourist train in 2027? The ‘Grand River South’ tourist train is a customized luxury travel train operated by the railway, and does not offer ticket purchasing through the 12306 platform. Seats are uniformly allocated by officially partnered cultural tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile/WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration and berth selection, sign up, and inquire in real-time about remaining seats for scheduled departures, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 【Grand River South:A Moving Five-Star Hotel Crossing Northern and Southern Xinjiang | 2027 In-Depth Experience Guide】
🌄 【Train Positioning:A Mobile Cultural Tourism Complex】
As the first tourist train in China equipped with full bathrooms in all carriages, the ‘Grand River South’ breaks the limitations of traditional green trains, creating a mobile cultural tourism complex that integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The train is retrofitted from a 25T-type carriage, equipped with a shock absorption and noise reduction system, with nighttime operation noise below 45 decibels, equivalent to a library environment. After renovation and upgrading in 2023, it has traveled over 500,000 kilometers and served over 30,000 tourists.
🛏 ️【Cabin Configuration:Meeting Diverse Needs】
The entire train offers three types of rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, thermostatic showers, and USB charging ports:
👨👩👧👦 Quadruple Room (7.2㎡)
Bed Size:0.7×1.95m×4 beds
Capacity:4 people
🚂【Grand River South: A Moving Five-Star Hotel Crossing Northern and Southern Xinjiang | 2027 In-Depth Experience Guide】Special Features:Foldable meeting table, luggage storage rack
👫 Double Room (7.2㎡)
Bed Size:0.7×1.95m×2 beds
Capacity:2 people
Special Features:Humidifier, emergency call system
👨👩👧 Triple Room (7.2㎡)
Bed Size:0.7×1.95m×3 beds
Capacity:3 people
🌄【Train Positioning: A Mobile Cultural Tourism Complex】Special Features:Child safety railings (advance reservation required)
📍 Boarding Points:Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou (subject to China Railway’s scheduling orders)
📆 Years in Operation:Renovation completed in 2023, stable operation for 4 years
🗺 ️【17-Day Panoramic Itinerary Breakdown】
According to the new 2027 schedule, there are 7 departure dates (May 9/30, June 17, July 5/24, August 25, September 11), with daily itinerary arrangements as follows:
📅 Core Itinerary Highlights:
D3-D14:Average daily sightseeing duration of 6-8 hours, with a 1.5-2 hour lunch break
🌄 Natural Landscapes:Tianshan Tianchi (3 hours), Kanas Lake (4 hours), Sayram Lake (3.5 hours)
As the first tourist train in China equipped with full bathrooms in all carriages, the ‘Grand River South’ breaks the limitations of traditional green trains, creating a mobile cultural tourism complex that integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The train is retrofitted from a 25T-type carriage, equipped with a shock absorption and noise reduction system, with nighttime operation noise below 45 decibels, equivalent to a library environment. After renovation and upgrading in 2023, it has traveled over 500,000 kilometers and served over 30,000 tourists.🏛 ️ Cultural Experiences:Kashgar Old Town (2.5 hours), Khorgos Port (1.5 hours), Grape Valley (2 hours)
🚗 Transportation Connections:The special train operates at night, allowing for daytime sightseeing, with an average daily travel distance of ≤3 hours
🛏 ️ Accommodation Arrangements:6 nights on the special train + 10 nights in land hotels (including 3 nights in characteristic homestays)
💰 【2027 Pricing System Explanation】
(Prices valid until December 31, 2027, subject to the signed contract)
👨👩👧👦 Base Prices:
▫️ Upper Bunk in Quadruple Room:15,999-21,999 RMB/person
▫️ Lower Bunk in Quadruple Room:17,999-23,999 RMB/person
🛏️【Cabin Configuration: Meeting Diverse Needs】▫️ Double Room:39,999-45,999 RMB/person
🧒 Children’s Policy:
▫️ Under 6 years old:5,999-6,999 RMB/person (including special train berth and meals)
▫️ 6 years old and above:Same as adult standard
💡 Special Note:
▫️ Peak season (June-September) prices increase by 20%
▫️ Land Accommodation:Quadruple Room: 1,500-2,800 RMB for the entire trip, Double Room: 2,200-3,500 RMB for the entire trip
📝 【Full Booking Process Guide】
1️⃣ Consultation and Selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm remaining seats and seat types
The entire train offers three types of rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, thermostatic showers, and USB charging ports:2️⃣ Submit Information:Provide traveler’s name, valid ID number, and emergency contact information
3️⃣ Pay Deposit:Pay a 30% deposit according to the cabin class (Quadruple Room: 5,000 RMB/person, Double Room: 15,000 RMB/person)
4️⃣ Sign Contract:Complete electronic contract signing within 7 working days
5️⃣ Settle Final Payment:Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure and receive the electronic departure notice
🍽 ️【Reception Standards Explained】
✅ Included Items:
▫️ Transportation:Special train seat + local air-conditioned tourist bus
▫️ Accommodation:Special train accommodation + land hotels (including breakfast)
👨👩👧👦 Quadruple Room (7.2㎡)▫️ Dining:16 breakfasts and 28 main meals (including 6 special meals: roast whole lamb/hand-pulled rice/big plate chicken)
▫️ Admission Tickets:First admission tickets to listed attractions (discounts available for those aged 60 and above with valid ID)
❌ Excluded Items:
▫️ In-attraction transportation (e.g., Tianchi cable car: 120 RMB/person)
▫️ Personal expenses and optional activities outside the itinerary
👩🍳 Dining Standards:
▫️ Main Meal Standard:8 dishes and 1 soup (for 10 people)
▫️ Special Meals:Customized by the restaurant, catering to both northern and southern tastes
Bed Size: 0.7×1.95m×4 beds▫️ Special Requests:Low-sugar/low-salt/vegetarian meal options available (advance reservation required 7 days prior)
🌟 【Five Core Advantages】
1️⃣ Relaxed Pace:Average daily travel distance of ≤3 hours, with a guaranteed lunch break of over 1.5 hours
2️⃣ Hassle-Free:Luggage remains on the train throughout the journey, eliminating the need for repeated handling
3️⃣ Medical Support:Each tour group is accompanied by a certified doctor, with an onboard first aid kit containing 23 types of common medications
4️⃣ Elderly-Friendly Design:Aisle width of 85cm in carriages, bathrooms equipped with non-slip handrails
5️⃣ Social-Friendly:Multi-functional carriage features a chess and card area and karaoke area to promote interaction among tourists
👵 【Suitable Demographic Profile】
Capacity: 4 people▫️ Retirees aged 55-75 (68% of passengers)
▫️ Travelers who cannot endure long car rides (22% of passengers)
▫️ Family trips with children (10% of passengers, advance reservation required for family cabins)
🔥 【Three Reasons for Continued Popularity】
1️⃣ Stability:4-year accident-free operation record
2️⃣ Innovation:First tourist train in China with full bathrooms in all carriages
3️⃣ Reputation:98.7% tourist satisfaction rate in 2026
📞 【Take Action Now】
For more details, please consult Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the new 2027 schedule and remaining seat information. Warm reminder:Seats for peak season are limited, so we recommend booking 60 days in advance!
(This information is updated as of March 2027, subject to the signed contract, and policy changes are subject to mutual agreement)
How to sign up for the 2026 ‘Grand River South’ tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering luxury trains such as the Splendid Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Grand River South. For a luxurious and relaxed travel experience on premium trains, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile/WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign up, and inquire in real-time about special train schedules, remaining sleeper seats, and travel itineraries.
