2027 Dahe Zhinan Tourist Train Where to Book Tickets
The Dahe Zhinan (South of the Great River) is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a spot → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🚂 In-depth experience on the Dahe Zhinan special train:A full guide to a 17-day panoramic journey across North and South Xinjiang
🌄 Route overview:A moving “five-star viewing platform”
The “Dahe Zhinan” special train launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency breaks the traditional travel experience with a “panoramic in-depth + mobile hotel” model. This distinctive special train, fully equipped with bathrooms, offers three room types: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person. Each room uses noise-reduction technology and is equipped with audio-visual systems, card and board game tables, karaoke, and other facilities. The dining car provides three meals a day served by a professional chef team. There are 7 departures in total from May to September 2027, departing from Zhengzhou, traveling 17 days through 12 prefectures and cities in North and South Xinjiang, connecting more than 20 core attractions such as the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake. The average daily driving time is controlled within 3 hours, truly achieving a comfortable experience of “in-depth sightseeing by day, staying on the special train at night.”
📸 Route highlights:Why choose this special train?
Seasonal exclusivity:The Duku Highway is recommended to be open from June to September, and the special train precisely matches the excellent passage period
Scenic density:1-2 core attractions per day, rejecting “sleeping on the bus and taking photos when getting off”
Comfort guarantee:No need to frequently move luggage throughout the journey; land accommodations are all four-star hotels
Cultural immersion:Arrangements include visits to the homes of people of various ethnic groups, Kashgar Old City handicraft experiences, and other special activities
Photography-friendly:The special train schedules stops during golden hours such as sunrise at Sayram Lake and morning mist in Hemu
🗺 ️Simple itinerary (2027 departures)
D1-2 Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou:The special train departs, enjoying Yellow River scenery along the way, with card games and karaoke on board
🚂In-depth experience on the Dahe Zhinan special train: a full guide to a 17-day panoramic journey across North and South XinjiangD3 Turpan:Karez Wells + Flaming Mountains + Grape Valley, tasting authentic Hami melon
D4 To Kashgar:Crossing the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, watching Xinjiang documentaries on board
D5 Pamir Plateau:Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata) + Stone City ruins
D6 Tashkurgan:Cycling by Baisha Lake + visits to the homes of people of various ethnic groups, tasting highland yak meat hot pot
D7 Kashgar:Old City opening ceremony + listening to folk singing in a century-old teahouse + folk performances at Xiangfei Garden
D8-9 Duku Highway:The southern section crosses the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, and the middle section reaches Nalati Grassland
D10 Yining:Liuxing Street handicraft market + shopping at Khorgos Port duty-free shops
D11 Sayram Lake:Self-driving around the lake, with the special train stopping for 2 hours to photograph the “last tear of the Atlantic”
D12-13 Kanas:Jiadengyu hiking + stargazing photography in Hemu Village + sunset at Wucaitan
D14 Urumqi:Tianshan Tianchi hiking + purchasing dried fruits at the International Grand Bazaar
D15-17 Return:Disembark in batches at Lanzhou/Xi’an/Luoyang/Zhengzhou, ending the journey
🌄Route overview: a moving “five-star viewing platform”🎫 Ticket fees (real-time reference for 2026)
Included in the special train fee:
Turpan combo ticket (Karez Wells + Flaming Mountains + Grape Valley):140 yuan/person
Kashgar Old City ticket:30 yuan/person
Tianshan Tianchi ticket + shuttle bus:155 yuan/person
Sayram Lake ticket:145 yuan/person
Kanas + Hemu combo ticket:375 yuan/person
Reference for optional paid items:
Pamir Plateau permit:Free (must be processed in advance at the place of household registration)
Duku Highway car rental:800-1200 yuan/day (4-seat)
Kashgar Old City travel photography:399 yuan/set (including costume + 10 retouched photos)
The “Dahe Zhinan” special train launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency breaks the traditional travel experience with a “panoramic in-depth + mobile hotel” model. This distinctive special train, fully equipped with bathrooms, offers three room types: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person. Each room uses noise-reduction technology and is equipped with audio-visual systems, card and board game tables, karaoke, and other facilities. The dining car provides three meals a day served by a professional chef team. There are 7 departures in total from May to September 2027, departing from Zhengzhou, traveling 17 days through 12 prefectures and cities in North and South Xinjiang, connecting more than 20 core attractions such as the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake. The average daily driving time is controlled within 3 hours, truly achieving a comfortable experience of “in-depth sightseeing by day, staying on the special train at night.”🚌 Transportation guide
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
Outbound journey:Zhengzhou Station Z135 train (departs at 20:15) directly to the special train connection point
Land section:Fully equipped with 38-seat air-conditioned coaches; the Duku Highway section switches to 7-seat off-road vehicles
Return journey:For Urumqi Diwopu Airport, it is recommended to purchase flights after 18:00
📅 Open reservation policy
Valid ID information must be provided 30 days in advance to process the permit (Kashgar section)
Reservations are now open for 2027 departures, with a limit of 200 passengers per departure
Child policy:Children under 6 years old do not occupy a berth on the special train and do not occupy a bed on land
🏨 Accommodation description
Special train section:Upper berth in a 4-person room starts at 15,999 yuan; 2-person room starts at 39,999 yuan (including bathroom)
Land section:Four-star standard such as Wyndham Hotel Urumqi and Kanas Jiadengyu RV Camp
📸Route highlights: why choose this special train?🍴 Food map
Special train dining car:Big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and baked samsa are served in daily rotation
Special experiences:Rose tea at Kashgar’s century-old teahouse (20 yuan/pot), Russian ice cream at Khorgos Port (15 yuan/each)
Popular recommended restaurants:“Ailijiang Nangkang Meat” on Lingguan Lane in Urumqi (about 60 yuan per person)
📸 Photography spots
Sunrise at Jincaotan:D5 at 7:00 a.m., requires advance reservation for the special train stop
Sayram Lake loop:D11 from 10:00 to 12:00 a.m., Songshutou viewing platform recommended
Starry sky in Hemu Village:D13 at 2:00 a.m., tripod required
💡 Travel tips
Clothing:From June to August, bring a windbreaker (large temperature differences on the Duku Highway)
Medicines:Altitude sickness medication (Pamir Plateau section), motion sickness patches
Seasonal exclusivity: the Duku Highway is recommended to be open from June to September, and the special train precisely matches the excellent passage periodPayment:Some stalls in Kashgar Old City recommend supporting cash
Network:Signal is weak in the northern Xinjiang section; it is recommended to download offline maps
👩💼 Route designer’s note
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of North and South Xinjiang.
“The biggest advantage of this special train is the ‘off-peak design,'” Wang Fei introduced. “For example, we arrange to enter Kanas after 4 p.m. to avoid the peak of tour groups; at Sayram Lake we deliberately stop for 2 hours so tourists can photograph the empty lakeside road. The special train is like a mobile base camp, integrating transportation, accommodation, and entertainment, especially suitable for families traveling with parents or photography enthusiasts who do not want to deal with luggage.”
⚠ ️Important reminder
The current price is valid until September 30, 2027, and the final version shall be subject to the signed formal contract
In case of extreme weather, if the Duku Highway is closed, it will be changed to the Yizhao Highway + S101 National Defense Highway
The special train does not accept temporary cancellations or changes; it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance (about 50 yuan/person)
📞 Registration method
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number)
(Disclaimer:The information in this article is current as of November 2026. The specific itinerary may change due to weather, policies, and other factors, and the final confirmation form of the travel agency shall prevail)
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