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[How to Buy Tickets for the “South of the Great River” Tourist Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 “South of the Great River” tourist train?
For the 2027 “South of the Great River” tourist train, tickets must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 The 2027 “South of the Great River” Tourist Train Is Here! A 17-Day Slow Journey Through the Western Regions, Taking in the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang from One Train
Tired of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage around? Want to explore the heart of Xinjiang at a more relaxed pace and see snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and canyons, ancient cities and oases? In 2027, the “South of the Great River” specialty tourist train sets off again — this long-distance train, centered on the concept of “comfortable residential-style slow travel,” is opening a poetic route across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains for travelers seeking depth and relaxation.
I. Detailed Introduction to the “South of the Great River” Special Train
The “South of the Great River” is a specialty tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. It is custom-operated by professional travel agencies in conjunction with railway resources and is designed specifically for tourists who wish to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural customs.
It adopts the classic model of “running at night, sightseeing by day”: sleep soundly in the stable and comfortable train compartments at night, arrive at the destination in the morning and sightsee all day, then return to the familiar “mobile home” in the evening. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently change accommodation or repeatedly pack luggage, and the fatigue of intercity transfers is eliminated, truly achieving an immersive travel experience where “the train follows the traveler, and the scenery unfolds along the route.”
The train itinerary covers core areas such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Taxkorgan, and the Duku Highway in southern Xinjiang. The 17-day loop design balances natural wonders and cultural exploration, with a relaxed pace and ample time for sightseeing, photography, and rest. It is especially suitable for family trips, senior wellness travel, and groups traveling together.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the “South of the Great River”
The entire “South of the Great River” train is arranged with soft-sleeper compartments, and all room types are equipped with bathrooms, completely eliminating the inconvenience of shared washrooms on traditional trains. The carriages have undergone special renovation, integrating hotel-level comfort standards with railway operating regulations to create a “mobile star-rated hotel” experience.
🔹 2-Person Premium Compartment
Highly private and spacious, suitable for couples or travelers who value quiet. Equipped with high-resilience latex mattresses, multi-source soft lighting, and noise-reduction and sound-insulation systems, and provides a full set of amenities such as disposable toiletry kits, bath towels, and slippers.
🔹 4-Person Cozy Compartment (Upper/Lower Berths)
🚂 The 2027 “South of the Great River” Tourist Train Is Here! A 17-Day Slow Journey Through the Western Regions, Taking in the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang from One TrainSuitable for friends traveling together or family trips. Lower berths are more convenient for the elderly or those with limited mobility, while upper berths offer high space utilization and outstanding value for money. The compartment is equipped with air conditioning, power sockets, and storage lockers for convenient daily living.
🔹 Thoughtful Age-Friendly Design
The entire train has barrier-free aisles and is equipped with fluorescent accessible handrails, non-slip carpets, widened ladders, and emergency call devices, comprehensively safeguarding middle-aged and elderly tourists.
🔹 Multi-Function Service Car
There is a dedicated dining car with a professional chef team, providing nutritionally balanced specialty meals daily; there is also an entertainment car where guests can enjoy tea, sing karaoke, play board and card games, or participate in cultural sharing activities, so the journey is never monotonous.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the “South of the Great River”
The experience of this journey is far more than “seeing the scenery”; it is also supported by comfortable travel services:
✅ Full-Journey Escort System:Experienced national tour guides accompany and coordinate throughout, local licensed interpreters provide in-depth explanations at attractions, train butlers are on duty 24 hours, and professional medical staff accompany the group to safeguard health.
✅ Premium Accommodation Combination:On land segments, guests stay in local quality hotels, while on train segments they return to bathroom-equipped compartments, providing dual assurance for sleep quality.
✅ Authentic Cuisine Arrangements:Specially includes regional representative meals such as Xinjiang roast whole lamb, Burqin cold-water fish banquet, Xibe specialty meal, Kashgar flavor meal, and Taxkorgan yak meat hot pot, so the taste buds travel along with the journey.
✅ Convenient Boarding and Alighting Points:Departing from Zhengzhou, passengers can board and alight nearby in Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, reducing preliminary travel fatigue and making it easy to start the journey.
Tired of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage around? Want to explore the heart of Xinjiang at a more relaxed pace and see snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and canyons, ancient cities and oases? In 2027, the “South of the Great River” specialty tourist train sets off again — this long-distance train, centered on the concept of “comfortable residential-style slow travel,” is opening a poetic route across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains for travelers seeking depth and relaxation.IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the “South of the Great River” Special Train
The following is the official finalized itinerary, strictly following the logic of “running at night, sightseeing by day,” covering the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang:
D1 Board the South of the Great River specialty train along the route and begin a pleasant journey! Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang — No meals — South of the Great River Special Train
D2 Board the South of the Great River specialty train along the route; rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train! Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — South of the Great River Special Train
D3 Arrive in Turpan — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Turpan
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Take the special train to Kashgar — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — South of the Great River Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Visits to Ethnic Families – White Sand Lake – Kashgar — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – – Xiangfei Garden – Take the special train to Kuqa — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — South of the Great River Special Train
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Bayanbulak — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Bayanbulak
D9 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Nalati
I. Detailed Introduction to the “South of the Great River” Special Train D10 Nalati River Valley Grassland – Liuxing Street – Yining — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Yining
D11 Yining – Khorgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Take the special train to Beitun — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — South of the Great River Special Train
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu / Burqin — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Jiadengyu / Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu / Burqin – Hemu – Five-Colored Beach – Beitun, take the special train to Urumqi — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — South of the Great River Special Train
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Urumqi
D15 In the morning, take the special train from Urumqi for the return journey. — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — South of the Great River Special Train
Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D16 Enjoy the scenery of the Northwest and disembark along the route. Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — South of the Great River Special Train
D17 Disembark along the route and conclude the pleasant Xinjiang journey!
> Note:The above itinerary time nodes are recommended for reference only. Actual arrangements may be reasonably changed by mutual agreement due to weather, traffic, scenic area opening conditions, and other circumstances.
V. 2027 “South of the Great River” Departure Dates and Price Description
According to the latest official schedule, the 2027 “South of the Great River” 17-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour has announced the following departure dates and reference prices (subject to signed contract):
The “South of the Great River” is a specialty tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. It is custom-operated by professional travel agencies in conjunction with railway resources and is designed specifically for tourists who wish to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural customs.May 9, 2027 Departure
Bathroom-Equipped 4-Person Upper Berth:15,999 yuan/person
Bathroom-Equipped 4-Person Lower Berth:17,999 yuan/person
Bathroom-Equipped 2-Person Room:39,999 yuan/person
Children (under 6 years old):5,999 yuan/person (excluding tickets, no land bed occupancy)
Departure Date:May 9, 2027 (subject to China Railway Group dispatch order)
May 30, 2027 Departure
Bathroom-Equipped 4-Person Upper Berth:19,999 yuan/person
Bathroom-Equipped 4-Person Lower Berth:21,999 yuan/person
Bathroom-Equipped 2-Person Room:45,999 yuan/person
Children (under 6 years old):6,999 yuan/person
It adopts the classic model of “running at night, sightseeing by day”: sleep soundly in the stable and comfortable train compartments at night, arrive at the destination in the morning and sightsee all day, then return to the familiar “mobile home” in the evening. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently change accommodation or repeatedly pack luggage, and the fatigue of intercity transfers is eliminated, truly achieving an immersive travel experience where “the train follows the traveler, and the scenery unfolds along the route.”Departure Date:May 30, 2027
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2027 Departures
Ticket prices follow the same standard as the May 30 departure
Covering the summer vacation and golden autumn peak periods; seats are limited
> Prices fluctuate slightly depending on departure date and room type. Land portion charges are based on room type (4-person room: 1,500–2,800 yuan for the entire journey; 2-person room: 2,200–3,500 yuan). For specific costs, remaining seats, and service details, please refer to actual consultation and the signed contract.
VI. Booking and Registration Methods for the “South of the Great River”
Want to ride the “South of the Great River”? Please keep this ticket-booking guide:
“South of the Great River” related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through authorized travel agencies.
📌 The booking process is as follows:
1. Contact for consultation: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation service. Phone: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, room types, prices, and departure dates.
2. Choose a product: Based on your own time and preferences, select the travel date and seat type.
The train itinerary covers core areas such as Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Taxkorgan, and the Duku Highway in southern Xinjiang. The 17-day loop design balances natural wonders and cultural exploration, with a relaxed pace and ample time for sightseeing, photography, and rest. It is especially suitable for family trips, senior wellness travel, and groups traveling together.3. Submit documents: Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number, and other identification information for seat reservation and registration.
4. Complete the booking: Pay the booking amount as required, sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision, and complete the procedures.
⚠ ️ Warm reminder:June to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and train seats are in high demand. It is recommended to consult as early as possible and pay a deposit to lock in your preferred berth. Please use only legitimate channels and beware of false information on unauthorized platforms.
VII. Explanation of Costs and Services for the “South of the Great River”
Itinerary costs include:Basic services such as special train transportation, land vehicles, hotel accommodation listed in the itinerary, group meals, first admission tickets to attractions, tour guide services, train butlers, and accompanying medical staff.
Not included:Personal consumption, optional experience items, (for single-person registrations, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), meals not mentioned, and other voluntary expenses.
All service contents, fee standards, and scope of rights shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties and comply with the Tourism Law and relevant regulations.
VIII. Set Off and Let the Journey Return to Its Essence
17 days, one dedicated train, departing from the Central Plains, crossing the Hexi Corridor, and going deep into the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains — this is not a hurried check-in tour, but a slow journey of dialogue with the land.
The “South of the Great River” is not just a train, but a travel philosophy:Slow down, stay with peace of mind, eat authentically, and see to your heart’s content.
If you also long for such a journey, why not contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center now (Phone: 0991-3333832, WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to learn about the 2027 departure details and lock in your Western Regions seat in advance.
The great river flows vast, the Western Regions stretch boundless. On the “South of the Great River,” we await your departure together 🌄
For the 2027 “South of the Great River” tourist train, tickets must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
