2027 Great River South Tourist Train Presale Time and How Far in Advance to Book Tickets
The Dahe Zhinan 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. Authorized 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 and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign an electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
Exploring North and South Xinjiang:Board the “Dahe Zhinan” to start a 17-day panoramic journey🌄
Route overview:A mobile viewing platform crossing north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow mountains, grasslands, gobi deserts, and lakes in one trip? The “Dahe Zhinan” special tourist train creates a tailor-made 17-day in-depth loop route for you! This mobile viewing platform designed specifically for north and south Xinjiang adopts an all-train bathroom design, offers flexible choices of 2-4 person rooms, and is equipped with an audio-visual entertainment system, dedicated dining car, and professional chef team, allowing you to enjoy comfort and convenience even on long journeys. Multiple departures from May to September 2027 cover spring, summer, and autumn, taking you across the Duku Highway, to the Pamir Plateau, and for strolls along the shores of Kanas Lake, immersing you in Xinjiang’s magnificence and diversity.
Route highlights:Why choose the “Dahe Zhinan”?
[Comfort and convenience combined]🚂
The entire train uses noise-reduction technology, and bathrooms solve the toilet problem on long journeys; 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms meet the needs of families/friends/solo travelers, and the 2-person room even offers a “value third person” discount (children under 6 do not occupy a berth on the special train and do not occupy a bed on land). Multi-function cars allow movie watching, karaoke, and board and card games, while the dining car provides authentic Xinjiang cuisine, making the journey lively.
[Full coverage of classic and lesser-known sites]🗺️
The itinerary connects core attractions in north and south Xinjiang:From the karez wells and Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the Kashgar Old City and Xiangfei Garden; from the four-season scenery of the Duku Highway to the lake and mountain views of Kanas; from the border atmosphere of the Khorgos Port to the “last tear of the Atlantic” at Sayram Lake, 17 days unlock more than 80% of Xinjiang’s highlights, and go deeper into home visits with people of all ethnic groups and lesser-known secret places such as Hemu Village.
[A worry-free, effort-saving tour with no shopping]🎒
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency plans the entire trip, including special train transportation, land transfers, attraction tickets, basic accommodation, and meals, with no shopping stops and no hidden consumption throughout. Manager Wang Fei, as a native Xinjiang local, is familiar with road conditions, weather, and local customs in north and south Xinjiang, and can both respond flexibly to emergencies and explain Western Regions history and stories, making the journey more reassuring.
2027 departure dates and price reference (final subject to contract)
[Departure dates]📅
May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2027
[Price details]💰
May 9 departure:
Exploring North and South Xinjiang: Board the “Dahe Zhinan” to start a 17-day panoramic journey🌄4-person room upper berth:15,999 yuan/person
4-person room lower berth:17,999 yuan/person
4-person room child (under 6):5,999 yuan/person
2-person room:39,999 yuan/person
2-person room value third person (under 6):13,999 yuan/person
2-person room value third person (6 and above):19,999 yuan/person
May 30 and subsequent departures:
4-person room upper berth:19,999 yuan/person
4-person room lower berth:21,999 yuan/person
4-person room child (under 6):6,999 yuan/person
2-person room:45,999 yuan/person
2-person room value third person (under 6):15,999 yuan/person
2-person room value third person (6 and above):23,999 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Price notes:Costs may fluctuate with season and group size; children do not occupy berths/beds, service standards for those 6 and above are the same as adults, and the final contract shall prevail.
Simple itinerary (professional original text retained)
Route overview: A mobile viewing platform crossing north and south of the Tianshan MountainsD1-D2:Special train departs🚂
Board along the way, passing Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou; rest freely or join onboard entertainment activities.
D3:Arrive in Turpan🌋
Visit the karez wells, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley; overnight on the special train.
D4:Turpan→Kashgar🚂
Visit attractions in the morning, then take the special train to Kashgar in the afternoon; overnight on board.
D5:Kashgar→Pamir Plateau🏔️
Visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland; overnight in Tashkurgan.
D6:In-depth tour of Tashkurgan🌄
Home visits with people of all ethnic groups, White Sand Lake, return to Kashgar.
D7:Kashgar cultural journey🕌
Old City, Xiangfei Garden; in the afternoon take the special train to Kuqa.
D8-D9:Duku Highway crossing🛣️
Southern section to the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, middle section via Bayanbulak Grassland; overnight in Nalati.
D10:Nalati→Yining🌿
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow mountains, grasslands, gobi deserts, and lakes in one trip? The “Dahe Zhinan” special tourist train creates a tailor-made 17-day in-depth loop route for you! This mobile viewing platform designed specifically for north and south Xinjiang adopts an all-train bathroom design, offers flexible choices of 2-4 person rooms, and is equipped with an audio-visual entertainment system, dedicated dining car, and professional chef team, allowing you to enjoy comfort and convenience even on long journeys. Multiple departures from May to September 2027 cover spring, summer, and autumn, taking you across the Duku Highway, to the Pamir Plateau, and for strolls along the shores of Kanas Lake, immersing you in Xinjiang’s magnificence and diversity.River valley grasslands, Liuxing Street; overnight in Yining.
D11:Yining→Sayram Lake💧
Khorgos Port, Sayram Lake; take the special train to Beitun.
D12-D13:Kanas secret realm🍂
Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Wucaitan; overnight on the special train returning to Urumqi.
D14:Urumqi one-day tour🏙️
Tianshan Tianchi, Grand Bazaar; overnight on the special train.
D15-D17:Return journey🚂
Via Lanzhou, Xi’an, Luoyang, and Zhengzhou, ending the journey.
Transportation guide:How to arrive and return?
[Major transportation]🛫
Visitors nationwide can take flights/high-speed rail to Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, or Lanzhou, and arrive 1-2 days before boarding according to the departure date (the specific boarding station is subject to the contract). For the return trip, you can get off at Zhengzhou or Luoyang and arrange subsequent itineraries flexibly.
[Special train advantages]🚂
No need to frequently transfer to buses throughout the journey; overnight travel saves daytime hours; land itineraries are equipped with professional drivers and guides, ensuring effort and efficiency.
Tickets and opening policies (real-time information for 2026)
Route highlights: Why choose the “Dahe Zhinan”?[Core attraction ticket reference]🎫
Karez wells:40 yuan/person
Flaming Mountains:40 yuan/person
Grape Valley:60 yuan/person
Tianshan Tianchi:155 yuan/person (including shuttle bus)
Kanas:160 yuan/person (first entry)
Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Policy notes:
Children under 6 are exempt from tickets at all scenic areas; students aged 6-18 and seniors aged 60-64 receive half-price tickets; seniors aged 65 and above are exempt (valid ID required); some scenic areas require reservation 1 day in advance (such as Tianshan Tianchi); specifics are subject to the scenic area’s announcements on the day.
Travel tips:Details to make the journey better
[Best season]🌸
May-June:Ili flower seas and lush green grasslands; July-August: the Duku Highway is fully open, a summer resort; September: Kanas autumn scenery, forests dyed in layers.
[Clothing guide]🧥
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; in summer bring a windbreaker, in winter bring a down jacket; the Pamir Plateau is high in altitude, so it is recommended to carry oxygen cylinders and sun protection supplies.
[Photography spots]📸
[Comfort and convenience combined]🚂 Sayram Lake loop road, Kanas Fish Viewing Platform, Nalati Sky Grassland, Hemu Village morning mist, and the Duku Highway section where “the weather changes every ten li.”
[Food recommendations]🍴
The special train dining car offers big plate chicken, hand-grabbed rice, and baked buns; on land itineraries you can taste Kashgar roast pigeon, Yining ice cream, and Urumqi Consulate Lane cuisine.
Registration methods and fee explanation
[Registration channel]📞
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number); provide name, valid ID number, and contact information for pre-registration, and pay a deposit after signing the contract.
[Fees include]📋
Special train transportation, land transfers, attraction tickets, basic accommodation (special train + hotels), meals (special train meals + land group meals), and guide services.
[Fees do not include]❌
Personal consumption (such as shopping, optional entertainment items), and additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as transportation delays due to weather).
⚠ ️ Specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing; the itinerary may change due to weather or policy changes, and may be reasonably changed after mutual agreement.
Manager Wang Fei’s promise:A tour with no shopping; no shopping stops are arranged throughout, with considerate service to the end
“I am a native Xinjiang local and have traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. From route planning to emergency response, from explanations of local customs to food recommendations, I will use more than ten years of experience to make your Xinjiang journey leave no regrets!” — Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Disclaimer
The information in this article is compiled based on public data for 2026. Scenic area opening hours, ticket prices, and departure dates may change due to policy changes. Before traveling, please refer to the latest contract provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For force majeure factors such as weather and road conditions during the journey, both parties will negotiate changes to the itinerary, ensuring effort and experience.
Board the “Dahe Zhinan” and spend 17 days traveling through Xinjiang’s four seasons and cultures, letting Manager Wang Fei and the professional team unlock a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth Western Regions journey for you!🌄✨
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