2027 Dahezhinan Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Ticket Purchase Guide
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 secure a spot → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🚂 In-depth experience of the Dahe Zhinan special train:17-Day Panoramic Journey through North and South Xinjiang Full Guide (2027 Departure Dates)
[Route Overview:A Moving “Five-Star Viewing Platform”]
The newly upgraded 2027 “Dahe Zhinan” tourist special train, with its core selling points of “full-train bathrooms + multi-functional entertainment carriage + professional chef team,” creates a moving “five-star viewing platform.” The special train adopts silent noise-reduction technology and is equipped with 2-4 person soft sleeper compartments, each with its own bathroom, solving the pain point of inconvenient washing on traditional special trains. The multi-functional carriage integrates karaoke, card and board tables, a movie viewing area, and reception functions. Along the way, you can experience featured activities such as song and dance lessons with people of all ethnic groups and Western Regions cuisine classes.
The route design covers 90% of the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, connecting three major IPs: the Duku Highway, the Pamir Plateau, and Kanas, balancing natural wonders and cultural experiences. In 2027, a “Deep Tour of the Southern Section of the Duku Highway” and a “Home Visit to People of All Ethnic Groups” project will be newly added. The itinerary specially arranges 2 sunrise and sunset photography sessions to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts.
[Route Highlights:Why Choose This Special Train?]
Comfort Upgrade:All soft sleeper compartments are equipped with humidifiers, charging ports, and safes. The lower berth of a 4-person compartment is 90cm wide, comparable to a standard hotel room.
Off-Peak Sightseeing:During the Duku Highway passage period (June-September), the special train travels at night and stops at attractions during the day, avoiding self-driving congestion.
Cultural Immersion:Each group is equipped with 1 folk culture lecturer who explains the history of the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions along the way, and organizes a “Bazaar Treasure Hunt” interactive game in the old city of Kashgar.
Photography Support:Reflectors, tripods, and other equipment are carried on board, and a professional photographer is arranged for a 1-hour follow-shoot at Sayram Lake and Hemu Village.
[Simple Itinerary (Used As-Is)]
D1 Board the Dahe Zhinan featured special train along the way and begin a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhinan featured special train along the way; rest or entertain freely on the special train
🚂 In-depth experience of the Dahe Zhinan special train: 17-Day Panoramic Journey through North and South Xinjiang Full Guide (2027 Departure Dates)Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Turpan
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Take the special train to Kashgar (Lunch, Dinner) Dahe Zhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Home Visit to People of All Ethnic Groups – White Sand Lake – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Xiangfei Garden – Take the special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak
D9 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati River Valley Grassland – Liuxing Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Khorgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Take the special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Five-Colored Beach – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning: take the special train from Urumqi for the return journey
[Route Overview: A Moving “Five-Star Viewing Platform”] D16 Enjoy the Northwest scenery, disembark from the special train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark from the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
[2027 Prices and Departure Dates (Professional Version)]
Departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Price reference (final price subject to the signed contract):
May 9 departure:
4-person compartment upper berth 15,999 yuan/person | lower berth 17,999 yuan/person
2-person compartment 39,999 yuan/person | Value 3rd person (under 6 years old) 13,999 yuan/person
May 30 / June-September departures:
4-person compartment upper berth 19,999 yuan/person | lower berth 21,999 yuan/person
2-person compartment 45,999 yuan/person | Value 3rd person (under 6 years old) 15,999 yuan/person
The newly upgraded 2027 “Dahe Zhinan” tourist special train, with its core selling points of “full-train bathrooms + multi-functional entertainment carriage + professional chef team,” creates a moving “five-star viewing platform.” The special train adopts silent noise-reduction technology and is equipped with 2-4 person soft sleeper compartments, each with its own bathroom, solving the pain point of inconvenient washing on traditional special trains. The multi-functional carriage integrates karaoke, card and board tables, a movie viewing area, and reception functions. Along the way, you can experience featured activities such as song and dance lessons with people of all ethnic groups and Western Regions cuisine classes.Child Policy:
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Children under 6 years old: no berth on the special train, no bed on land, charged 5,999-6,999 yuan/person
Children aged 6 and above receive the same service standards as adults, charged 19,999-23,999 yuan/person
[Transportation Guide:How to Reach the Special Train?]
Nationwide Connections:You may apply for free shuttle to Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou stations (must be confirmed 15 days in advance)
Special Train Schedule:Departure from Zhengzhou is at 20:00 on D1; it is recommended to arrive at the station 2 hours in advance
Segment Transportation:The Turpan to Kashgar segment uses “special train + local air-conditioned bus” connections; all vehicles are equipped with oxygen cylinders
[Ticket Fees and Opening Policies (Recently Verified in 2026)]
Mandatory tickets (already included in the tour fee):
Tianshan Tianchi 155 yuan | Kanas 160 yuan | Sayram Lake 145 yuan | Nalati 95 yuan
Optional paid items for reference:
Pamir Plateau scenic area vehicle 60 yuan | Duku Highway anti-skid chain rental 200 yuan/vehicle
Reservation Notice:
Kanas Scenic Area requires real-name reservation on the “Yuanxing Web” 3 days in advance; the travel agency handles this uniformly
The route design covers 90% of the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, connecting three major IPs: the Duku Highway, the Pamir Plateau, and Kanas, balancing natural wonders and cultural experiences. In 2027, a “Deep Tour of the Southern Section of the Duku Highway” and a “Home Visit to People of All Ethnic Groups” project will be newly added. The itinerary specially arranges 2 sunrise and sunset photography sessions to meet the needs of photography enthusiasts. Turpan attractions implement a “combined ticket system”; original valid ID documents are required for ticket purchase
[Accommodation and Dining Description]
Special Train Accommodation:
Soft sleeper compartments throughout the journey; 4-person compartment berth size 80×190cm; 2-person compartment berth size 120×200cm
Land Accommodation:
Featured wooden cabins in Kanas/Hemu scenic areas (with underfloor heating); other cities use four-star standard hotels
Dining Arrangements:
Includes 16 breakfasts and 30 main meals; main meal standard 50 yuan/person; special arrangements include the Turpan Grape Banquet and Tashkurgan Yak Hotpot
[Travel Tips:Details to Note]
❶ Clothing Guide:
From June to August, bring a windbreaker (night temperatures on the Pamir Plateau can drop to 5°C); after September, a down jacket is recommended
❷ Photography Equipment:
For Sayram Lake, it is recommended to bring a polarizing filter to eliminate water surface reflections; for morning mist photography in Hemu Village, arrive early to secure a spot
[Route Highlights: Why Choose This Special Train?]❸ Taboos:
No loud noise or photographing people’s faces inside; when visiting Xiangfei Garden, enter the indoor exhibition hall according to instructions
❹ Recommended Items:
Valid ID, sunscreen (SPF50+), moisturizing mask, commonly used medicines (high-altitude sickness medication is available on the special train)
[Registration Method and Service Guarantee]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number). Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full North and South Xinjiang travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining Western Regions cultural history, easily resolves travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the journey.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption on no-consumption itineraries, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and travel with peace of mind in beautiful Xinjiang.
[FAQ:Frequently Asked Questions]
Q:Will the special train be delayed?
A:The railway department gives priority to ensuring tourist special trains run on time. If delays occur due to force majeure, subsequent itinerary will be postponed and compensation of 100 yuan/person/hour will be provided
Q:Can I book a special train ticket separately?
A:The special train recommends accepting full-journey group bookings and does not provide separate ticket sales service
Q:What should I do if I experience altitude sickness?
A:The special train is equipped with oximeters and oxygen concentrators; the Tashkurgan accommodation point provides oxygen bag rental service (50 yuan/bag)
(Disclaimer: The above information is compiled based on public materials as of December 2026; specific implementation is subject to the latest announcements in 2027. Scenic area opening hours and transportation schedules involved in the itinerary may change due to weather/policy; after mutual agreement between both parties, the itinerary may be reasonably changed.)
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