2027 Dahezhinan Tourist Train Official Authorized Booking Channel Registration Process
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 date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign an electronic contract. The whole process is transparent and traceable.
🚂✨ [Complete Guide to Buying Tickets for the Dahe Zhinan Tourist Special Train | A Moving Scenic Route Across North and South Xinjiang]✨
“Tour Xinjiang by special train, lie down and watch the Tianshan Mountains!” This Dahe Zhinan tourist special train, called a “moving five-star hotel” by tourists, has become a popular choice for in-depth tours of North and South Xinjiang in 2026 thanks to configurations such as full-train bathrooms, multi-functional entertainment cars, and a professional chef team. How to buy tickets? What are the itinerary highlights? This article explains it all!
🌄 Route overview:A 17-day “slow travel” across North and South Xinjiang
The Dahe Zhinan special train is designed with a rhythm of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night,” connecting core attractions in North and South Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, covering diverse landscapes including deserts, plateaus, grasslands, lakes, and canyons. The 2026 departure dates are concentrated from May to September (avoiding extreme winter weather), suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family tourists, and travelers seeking a comfortable experience.
📅 Recent 2026 departure dates and prices (subject to contract)
The special train currently recommends the following departure dates, with limited remaining seats; booking 30 days in advance is advised:
May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
💰 Price reference (child/adult/third-person policies clearly stated):
Taking the May 9 departure as an example:
4-person room with bathroom:Upper berth 15,999 yuan/person, lower berth 17,999 yuan/person
Child (under 6 years old):5,999 yuan/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
2-person room with bathroom:39,999 yuan/person
Value third person (under 6 years old):13,999 yuan/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
🚂✨[Complete Guide to Buying Tickets for the Dahe Zhinan Tourist Special Train | A Moving Scenic Route Across North and South Xinjiang]✨Value third person (6 years old and above):19,999 yuan/person (service standard same as adult)
⚠ ️ Price notes:
Prices vary slightly by departure date (for example, after May 30, the upper berth in the 4-person room changes to 19,999 yuan/person);
The fee includes special train transportation, accommodation, basic admission tickets, and guide service;
The final price is subject to the signed official contract.
🗺 ️ Simple itinerary (17-day highlights version)
D1-D2:Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou, departure by special train
Enjoy the changing scenery from the Central Plains to the Northwest along the way, singing, playing cards, and watching movies in the multi-functional car.
D3:Arrive in Turpan
Visit the Karez Wells, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley, and taste Hami melon and raisins.
D4:Turpan → Kashgar
Board the special train in the evening and arrive in Kashgar the next morning.
D5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau
“Tour Xinjiang by special train, lie down and watch the Tianshan Mountains!” This Dahe Zhinan tourist special train, called a “moving five-star hotel” by tourists, has become a popular choice for in-depth tours of North and South Xinjiang in 2026 thanks to configurations such as full-train bathrooms, multi-functional entertainment cars, and a professional chef team. How to buy tickets? What are the itinerary highlights? This article explains it all!Visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, and gaze at Muztagh Ata from afar.
D6:Tashkurgan → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Experience home visits with people of various ethnic groups and photograph Baisha Lake, the “blue lake on the plateau.”
D7:Kashgar Old Town → Xiangfei Garden → Kuqa
Stroll through the century-old old town, check in at photo spots, and board the special train to Kuqa in the evening.
D8-D9:Southern section of the Duku Highway → Bayanbulak Grassland
Cross “China’s most beautiful highway” and watch the sunset over the winding bends of the grassland.
D10:Nalati River Valley Grassland → Yining
Ride horses, enjoy flowers, and head to Yining in the evening.
D11:Yining → Khorgos Port → Sayram Lake
Check in at the China-Kazakhstan border and tour around “the last tear of the Atlantic” lake.
D12-D13:Beitun → Kanas → Hemu
Stay in Jiadengyu, climb the Fish Watching Platform to overlook Kanas Lake, and see the morning mist in Hemu Village.
🌄 Route overview: A 17-day “slow travel” across North and South XinjiangD14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi
Manager of the Travel 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)
Visit “Jade Lake” Tianshan Tianchi and shop for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar.
D15-D17:Return trip
Return via Lanzhou, Xi’an, and Luoyang, ending the journey.
🚆 Transportation guide:How to reach the starting point of the special train?
Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou are the departure stations; tourists need to arrive at the nearest station on their own;
Within Xinjiang, the entire journey is by special train, with no need for frequent bus transfers;
It is recommended to arrive in the departure city one day in advance to avoid missing the train.
🎫 Open reservation policy (recent 2026)
Ticketing method:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency;
Reservation rules:Valid ID information is required; children need a household register;
Refund and change policy:Subject to the provisions of the Tourism Law; the itinerary can be changed by mutual agreement.
🍜 North and South Xinjiang Food Map (not included in the special train, at own expense)
The Dahe Zhinan special train is designed with a rhythm of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night,” connecting core attractions in North and South Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, covering diverse landscapes including deserts, plateaus, grasslands, lakes, and canyons. The 2026 departure dates are concentrated from May to September (avoiding extreme winter weather), suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family tourists, and travelers seeking a comfortable experience.Turpan:Samsa, cold noodles with roast meat, raisin pilaf;
Kashgar:Cup meat, rose jam naan, medicinal tea at a century-old teahouse;
Yining:Hand-grabbed lamb, kvass, whole roast lamb;
Urumqi:Big plate chicken, pepper-flavored chicken, Hotan rose roast meat.
📸 Recommended photography spots
Sayram Lake:The “Swan Joying in Water” area on the west shore around the lake;
Hemu Village:Cooking smoke and wooden houses at sunrise;
Duku Highway:The snow walls and winding mountain roads at Haxilegen Pass;
Kanas:Panoramic view from the Fish Watching Platform, morning mist at the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay).
⚠ ️ Travel tips (practical information for 2026)
Documents:Carry valid ID and children’s household registers; border areas require permits (the travel agency assists);
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windbreaker in summer and a down jacket in winter;
Sun protection:UV rays are strong in plateau areas; prepare sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat;
📅 Recent 2026 departure dates and prices (subject to contract)Altitude sickness:The Pamir Plateau is over 3,000 meters above sea level; avoid strenuous exercise and consider bringing rhodiola;
Network:Some scenic areas have weak signals; download offline maps in advance.
💡 FAQ:Questions tourists care about most
Q:Are there charging sockets on the special train?
A:Each car is equipped with 220V sockets; bringing your own adapter plug is recommended.
Q:What services are included in the child ticket price?
A:Children under 6 do not occupy a berth on the special train or a bed on land; meals, bus seats, and guide service are included; children 6 and above receive the same service as adults.
Q:Can I book a ticket for only a certain segment?
A:The Dahe Zhinan is a full-journey special train and does not accept segment ticket purchases.
👩💼 Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?
Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang who has worked in the tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full travel routes of North and South Xinjiang, 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 tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys.
Wang Fei is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining the humanistic history of the Western Regions, and easily resolves travel trivialities; she is considerate and reliable throughout the trip. She always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping on itineraries without consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not do assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel the vast beauty and simple enthusiasm of Xinjiang and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 Consult now:
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number)
✨”In life, one should always take a tourist special train once and see Xinjiang’s summer once!” The Dahe Zhinan special train takes you to understand this 1.66 million square kilometer land in the most comfortable way.🚂🌿
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