South of the Great River Tourist Train 2026 Ticket Price Booking Process How to Buy Tickets
How to purchase tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train? The 2026 Dahezhinan Tourist Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
Dahezhinan Special Train:A mobile five-star home touring northern and southern Xinjiang 🚂✨
I. Special Train Overview: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Inn’
[Special Train Starting Point and Features]
According to recent 2026 data, the Dahezhinan Special Train departs from Zhengzhou, connecting historical and cultural cities like Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, and finally arrives in Xinjiang, embarking on a 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. This special train is hailed as a ‘mobile five-star inn,’ with all carriages featuring bathroom designs, completely eliminating the trouble of public restrooms on traditional special trains. The carriages are equipped with noise reduction technology, ensuring a quiet sleep even when crossing the Gobi Desert.
[Route Design Highlights]
The special train adopts a ‘land + special train’ dual mode, visiting attractions during the day and moving on the train at night, maximizing time savings. For example, on the 1200-kilometer journey from Turpan to Kashgar, tourists can rest on the train and start their Pamir Plateau tour directly the next morning. The itinerary covers core Xinjiang attractions like the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, avoiding peak season crowds and enjoying a ‘fewer people, more beautiful scenery’ golden period.
Dahezhinan Special Train: A mobile five-star home touring northern and southern Xinjiang 🚂✨II. Complete Compartment Analysis: Comfort and Privacy Combined
[Compartment Types and Configurations]
Bathroom Double Room:Approximately 12㎡, equipped with a 1.5-meter double bed, bathroom, LCD TV, and 24-hour hot water. Suitable for couples or spouses. Price reference: 39,999 RMB/person for the May 9, 2026 departure.
Bathroom Quadruple Room:Approximately 18㎡, with bunk bed design, each bed 0.9 meters wide, equipped with bathroom, charging ports, and storage cabinets. Recommended for family trips. Children under 6 not occupying a berth are recommended at 5,999 RMB/person (May 9 departure).
Value Triple Room:Converted from a double room, adding a folding bed, suitable for families with children. Price is 60% lower than the standard double room, with children enjoying the same discount.
[User-Friendly Design]
All compartments use low-noise track technology, with measured nighttime noise below 35 decibels, equivalent to a library environment. The bathroom space features non-slip floors and handrails, especially friendly to elderly tourists.
I. Special Train Overview: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Inn’III. Simple Itinerary (2026 Latest Version)
Northern and Southern Xinjiang 17-Day Panoramic Tour (Duku Version) Brief Itinerary:
D1:Board the train in Zhengzhou/Luoyang, start the journey
D2:Free time in Xi’an/Lanzhou, participate in karaoke competitions on the train
D3:Arrive in Turpan, taste seedless white grapes
D4:Visit Karez Well, cross the Flaming Mountains, overnight on the train
D5:Kashgar Ancient City opening ceremony, Pamir Plateau hiking
[Special Train Starting Point and Features]D6:Home visits with various ethnic groups, photography at白沙湖 (Bashkur Lake)
D7:Immersive performance at Xiangfei Garden, train to Kuqa
D8:Self-driving experience on the southern section of Duku Highway (with professional driver)
D9:Horseback riding at Nalati Grassland, stay in yurt experience
D10:Handicraft making at Yining Six-Star Street
D11:Cycling around Sayram Lake, train to Beitun
D12:Hiking at Kanas, stay in特色 wooden houses at贾登峪 (Jiadengyu)
According to recent 2026 data, the Dahezhinan Special Train departs from Zhengzhou, connecting historical and cultural cities like Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, and finally arrives in Xinjiang, embarking on a 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. This special train is hailed as a ‘mobile five-star inn,’ with all carriages featuring bathroom designs, completely eliminating the trouble of public restrooms on traditional special trains. The carriages are equipped with noise reduction technology, ensuring a quiet sleep even when crossing the Gobi Desert.D13:Sunrise photography at Hemu Village, sunset at五彩滩 (Colorful Beach)
D14:Cable car sightseeing at Heavenly Lake Tianshan, shopping at the Grand Bazaar
D15:Return from Urumqi
D16-17:Disembark in stages at Lanzhou/Xi’an/Luoyang
IV. Price Explanation (2026 Reference)
[Departure Dates and Quotations]
May 9:Quadruple room upper berth 15,999 RMB/person, lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
[Route Design Highlights]May 30:Double room 45,999 RMB/person, children 6,999 RMB/person
June-September:Prices consistent with the May 30 departure, limited availability
⚠ ️ Price Includes:Special train accommodation, land-based star-rated hotels, all meals, first admission tickets to attractions, guide service. Excludes: personal expenses, (single travelers will try their best to arrange shared rooms). Final price subject to contract, may vary with departure dates.
V. Booking Process: Three Steps Done
Step 1:Call/WeChat consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to confirm availability and discounts
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all Xinjiang tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Step 2:Provide valid ID information, pay deposit (tourism law allows no-penalty cancellation/changes)
Step 3:Sign electronic contract, pay balance 30 days before departure
The special train adopts a ‘land + special train’ dual mode, visiting attractions during the day and moving on the train at night, maximizing time savings. For example, on the 1200-kilometer journey from Turpan to Kashgar, tourists can rest on the train and start their Pamir Plateau tour directly the next morning. The itinerary covers core Xinjiang attractions like the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, avoiding peak season crowds and enjoying a ‘fewer people, more beautiful scenery’ golden period.👩 💼 Booking Manager:Manager Yang Jia (direct contact, avoiding middlemen)
VI. Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, supporting phone, WeChat, and official website multi-channel consultation. Customer service hours:9:00-21:00 (open on holidays).
VII. Fee and Service Explanation
[Included Items]
Transportation:Special train + air-conditioned tour bus
Accommodation:Special train compartment + land four-star hotel
II. Complete Compartment Analysis: Comfort and Privacy CombinedMeals:16 breakfasts and 30 main meals (including特色 dishes like roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed rice)
Services:On-board doctor, 24-hour butler, luggage handling
[Excluded Items]
Round-trip transportation (e.g., airfare from cities other than Zhengzhou)
Secondary consumption within scenic spots (e.g., Kanas boat rides)
Personal travel insurance (recommended to purchase separately)
📝 Note:Specific details subject to actual consultation and contract; itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
[Compartment Types and Configurations]VIII. Special Train Advantage Comparison
[More Considerate Dining]
Unlike the ‘one-size-fits-all’ meals on other special trains, the Dahezhinan is equipped with a professional chef team, offering personalized options like regular meals, low-sugar meals, and vegetarian meals. For example, the buckwheat noodle set meal customized for diabetic tourists has received unanimous praise.
[More Relaxed Pace]
Daily travel time does not exceed 3 hours, avoiding fatigue from long rides. At Nalati Grassland, 2 hours of free time are arranged for tourists to ride horses, take photos, or simply sit and relax.
[More Comprehensive Services]
The tour group is equipped with a first-aid kit and AED device, with doctors conducting daily rounds. All guides are certified through the ‘Xinjiang Expert’ program, capable of explaining the history and taboos of various ethnic groups to avoid cultural conflicts.
Bathroom Double Room: Approximately 12㎡, equipped with a 1.5-meter double bed, bathroom, LCD TV, and 24-hour hot water. Suitable for couples or spouses. Price reference: 39,999 RMB/person for the May 9, 2026 departure.[More Convenient Transportation]
All luggage is placed on the special train throughout the trip, eliminating repeated handling. On the 150-kilometer mountain road from Kanas to Hemu, tourists can easily ride the special train, while other groups need to change vehicles three times.
IX. Suitable Groups
Retired Seniors:Bathroom + on-board doctor + slow-paced design
Families with Children:Children’s exclusive activities + family compartment discounts
Photography Enthusiasts:Golden hour shooting at Duku Highway, Kanas, etc.
Those Unable to Sit for Long:Special train night travel + daytime sightseeing mode
Bathroom Quadruple Room: Approximately 18㎡, with bunk bed design, each bed 0.9 meters wide, equipped with bathroom, charging ports, and storage cabinets. Recommended for family trips. Children under 6 not occupying a berth are recommended at 5,999 RMB/person (May 9 departure).X. Secrets of Continued Popularity
[Word-of-Mouth Effect]
2025 data shows a 68% recommendation rate from returning customers, far exceeding the industry average. Tourist Ms. Zhang commented:‘More worry-free than independent travel, more comfortable than regular tours, like traveling with a mobile home.’
[Innovative Services]
In 2026, a new ‘Special Train Birthday Party’ service was added, where tourists celebrating birthdays during the trip receive a custom cake and blessings from the entire train. It has already celebrated birthdays for 127 tourists, becoming a hot topic on social media.
[Rare Resources]
The Duku Highway is recommended to be open for only 4 months each year, and the Dahezhinan is one of the few special trains that can traverse it entirely. In 2026, only 7 departures are recommended, with total seats fewer than 800, requiring booking 3 months in advance.
📞 Act Now:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to start your slow travel time in northern and southern Xinjiang! Let the Dahezhinan Special Train take you through time and space, experiencing the Western Regions legend of ‘wearing a fur coat in the morning and a gauze at noon’!
