South of the Great River Tourist Train Seat Reservation Cycle and Official Booking Channels Full Analysis
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. 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 and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a spot → sign an electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
Exploring North and South Xinjiang:Board the “Dahe Zhinan” and start a comfortable journey✨
Route overview:A mobile “home” created for in-depth travel
Want to spend 17 days exploring the essence of North and South Xinjiang but worry that long-distance travel will be too tiring? The “Dahe Zhinan” special tourist train was created precisely to solve this pain point! This train, newly upgraded in 2027, features “full-train bathrooms + multi-functional entertainment car + professional dining car,” creating a mobile “comfortable home,” especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and travelers seeking quality.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, introduced: “The special train uses low-noise technology, so almost no noise can be heard in the carriages during nighttime operation. The 2/3/4-person bathrooms can meet different needs, and children under 6 also have exclusive discounts. We deliberately designed the rhythm of ‘the train follows the scenery, traveling by night and touring by day,’ allowing tourists to tour easily during the day and rest on the special train at night, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus travel.”
Route highlights:Panoramic North and South Xinjiang + Duku Highway + dual experience of culture and nature
Scenery and culture: From the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, from the forests and lakes of Kanas to the grasslands and flower seas of Ili, 17 days connect the most classic landscape belt of North and South Xinjiang. Along the way, you will also visit cultural landmarks such as Kashgar Old City, Xiangfei Garden, and Khorgos Port, experiencing the unique customs of various ethnic groups blending together.
Location and season: Recent data from 2026 shows that May to September is the golden period for tourism in Xinjiang, with pleasant climate, lush grasslands, and fragrant fruits. The special train deliberately avoids the July-August tourism peak and chooses departure months such as May, June, and September, allowing you to avoid the crowds while enjoying comfortable weather.
Suitable groups: The special train itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily travel time controlled within 3-4 hours, ample time for sightseeing at attractions, and professional guides accompanying throughout, making it very suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists over 50. The private room design with bathrooms also makes family trips more convenient, and children under 6 can enjoy the discount of “no berth on the special train, no bed on land.”
Recommended check-in spots:
Turpan:Karez Wells (experience ancient water conservancy wisdom), Flaming Mountains (filming location of “Journey to the West”), Grape Valley (taste seedless white grapes)
Exploring North and South Xinjiang: Board the “Dahe Zhinan” and start a comfortable journey✨Pamir Plateau:Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata), Stone City (ancient Silk Road ruins), Baisha Lake (the “eye of the desert” beneath the snow mountains)
Duku Highway:The Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon in the southern section, Bayanbulak Grassland in the middle section (sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns)
Ili:Nalati River Valley Grassland (Sky Grassland), Sayram Lake (“the last tear of the Atlantic”)
Kanas:Jiadengyu/Burqin (fairy-tale town), Hemu Village (“a place of one’s own”)
Simple itinerary arrangement:17 days to explore North and South Xinjiang
D1-D2:Board in Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou, rest or entertain freely on the special train
D3:Arrive in Turpan, visit Karez Wells, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley
D4:Take the special train to Kashgar, enjoy Gobi scenery along the way
D5:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Karakul Lake-Stone City-Tashkurgan
D6:Tashkurgan-home visits with people of various ethnic groups-Baisha Lake-return to Kashgar
D7:Kashgar Old City-Xiangfei Garden-special train to Kuqa
Route overview: A mobile “home” created for in-depth travelD8: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-return to Yining-special train to Beitun
D12:Beitun-Kanas-Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13:Jiadengyu/Burqin-Hemu-Wucaitan-return to Beitun-special train to Urumqi
D14:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Grand Bazaar
D15:Take the special train from Urumqi for the return journey
D16-D17:Get off in Lanzhou/Xi’an/Luoyang/Zhengzhou, end of journey
Transportation guide:Seamless connection between the special train and local transportation
Major transportation:The special train boards in Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other places, covering major cities in the Central Plains. Tourists can choose the nearest boarding station according to their city.
Want to spend 17 days exploring the essence of North and South Xinjiang but worry that long-distance travel will be too tiring? The “Dahe Zhinan” special tourist train was created precisely to solve this pain point! This train, newly upgraded in 2027, features “full-train bathrooms + multi-functional entertainment car + professional dining car,” creating a mobile “comfortable home,” especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and travelers seeking quality.Local transportation:After the special train arrives at each attraction, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency arranges local regular tourist buses for transfers. The drivers are all experienced drivers with more than 5 years of driving experience and are familiar with road conditions in North and South Xinjiang.
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)
Ticket fees:Recent reference prices for 2026 (subject to actual conditions)
The special train fee already includes the first admission tickets for most attractions, but some small transportation within scenic areas (such as electric carts and shuttle buses) must be paid separately. Recent reference prices for 2026 are as follows (specific details subject to scenic area announcements):
Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket + shuttle bus about 155 yuan/person
Kanas:Ticket + shuttle bus about 230 yuan/person
Nalati Grassland:Ticket + Sky Grassland shuttle bus about 135 yuan/person
Sayram Lake:Ticket + shuttle bus about 145 yuan/person
Khorgos Port:Ticket about 30 yuan/person
Open reservation policy:Recent regulations for 2026
Special train departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2027; reservation required 30 days in advance.
Scenic area reservations:Popular scenic areas such as Kanas and Tianshan Tianchi require real-name reservations. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency will handle them uniformly, and tourists only need to provide valid ID information.
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, introduced: “The special train uses low-noise technology, so almost no noise can be heard in the carriages during nighttime operation. The 2/3/4-person bathrooms can meet different needs, and children under 6 also have exclusive discounts. We deliberately designed the rhythm of ‘the train follows the scenery, traveling by night and touring by day,’ allowing tourists to tour easily during the day and rest on the special train at night, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus travel.”Special groups:Seniors over 60, students, people with disabilities, and others can enjoy scenic area ticket discounts and must carry valid identification.
Fee explanation and service explanation (specific details subject to actual consultation and signing)
Fees include:
Transportation:Dahe Zhinan special train hard sleeper/soft sleeper (including bathroom), local tourist bus transfers
Accommodation:Special train private rooms (2/3/4-person rooms) + land hotel standard rooms (including breakfast)
Tickets:First admission tickets for attractions marked as included in the itinerary
Meals:Three meals provided on the special train; some main meals included on land (see itinerary for details)
Services:Professional guide accompaniment, travel accident insurance
Fees do not include:
Personal consumption:Such as electric carts, cable cars, entertainment items, etc. within scenic areas
Optional paid items:Such as specialty dining, shopping, etc.
Route highlights: Panoramic North and South Xinjiang + Duku Highway + dual experience of culture and natureForce majeure:Additional expenses caused by weather, policies, or other reasons
Travel tips:Make the journey easier
Clothing preparation:Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so even in summer you need to bring a light down jacket or outdoor jacket; the Pamir Plateau is at a higher altitude, so it is recommended to bring altitude sickness medication.
Dietary notes:Meals are provided on the special train, and land meals mainly feature Xinjiang specialty dishes such as hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, and big plate chicken. Flavors tend to be strong; you can inform the guide in advance to make changes.
Room-sharing policy:The special train provides 2/3/4-person private rooms. If you need room sharing, you can contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (18095969599). We will try our best to coordinate based on age, gender, and other factors.
Senior-friendly:The special train itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily travel time controlled within 3-4 hours, ample time for sightseeing at attractions, and guides accompanying throughout, making it very suitable for seniors.
Registration method:
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number). Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang who has worked in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years and is familiar with the full travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs of North and South Xinjiang, and can provide you with professional itinerary planning suggestions.
Manager’s message:
“The beauty of Xinjiang lies in its vastness and diversity. I have traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains, from the Taklamakan Desert to the forests of Kanas, from the old city of Kashgar to the grasslands of Ili, and every place deeply fascinates me. I always adhere to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout no-consumption itineraries, rejecting hidden consumption, and only creating comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences. I hope every friend who comes from afar can truly feel the magnificence and warmth of Xinjiang through the ‘Dahe Zhinan’ special train.” — Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Disclaimer:
The above itinerary, prices, policies, and other information were recently compiled in 2026 and may change due to weather, policies, scenic area changes, and other reasons. The signed tourism contract shall prevail. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency will reasonably adjust the itinerary according to actual conditions and strive to ensure the tourist experience.
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