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[How to Buy Tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 Dahezhinan Tourist Train?
The 2027 Dahezhinan Tourist Train 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 phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 The 2027 Dahezhinan Tourist Train is here! Slowly tour North and South Xinjiang, a 17-day immersive journey through the scenery of the Western Regions
Want to enter Xinjiang in a more relaxed and comfortable way? No need to catch early flights, no need to change hotels frequently, no need to drag luggage around during transfers — the Dahezhinan special tourist train is a long-distance slow travel solution tailor-made for travelers seeking in-depth experiences and quality living on the road. Trains run at night and sightseeing takes place during the day, with a “mobile hotel” accompanying you throughout, allowing you to roam leisurely across the vast Western Regions and truly leave your time to the scenery and your state of mind.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Special Train
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, custom-operated by professional cultural tourism institutions in conjunction with railway departments, and designed specifically for tourists yearning for in-depth travel in Xinjiang. It is not an ordinary train, but a movable comfortable living space that integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and service.
The special train adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model:Sleep soundly in the smoothly running carriages at night, arrive at the destination in the morning and spend the whole day visiting core attractions, then return to your familiar “home” in the evening to rest. There is no need to repeatedly check in and out throughout the journey, saving the hassle of intercity transportation connections, making it especially suitable for family trips, senior groups, and travelers who prefer a relaxed pace.
The overall travel experience emphasizes a gentle pace, rich content, and a complete service loop. The 17-day itinerary spans north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, covering the natural wonders of North Xinjiang and the cultural landmarks of South Xinjiang. You will see snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and canyons, and also taste local flavors and experience diverse cultures, truly achieving “one trip, panoramic Xinjiang.”
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan
The entire Dahezhinan train features soft-sleeper compartments, and all room types are equipped with bathrooms, completely eliminating the inconvenience of queuing for public washrooms on traditional tourist trains. The carriage interiors have been specially renovated to balance comfort and practicality:
Exclusive 2-person room:Highly private, suitable for couples, spacious, equipped with high-resilience latex mattresses, multi-source soft lighting, and noise-reduction and soundproofing systems, creating a quiet sleeping environment.
Parent-child 3-person room:Flexibly arranged to meet the needs of families with children, featuring widened ladders and non-slip carpets, with more thoughtful details.
Friends 4-person room:Cost-effective, suitable for traveling with relatives and friends, with a reasonable upper and lower berth design that facilitates communication without disturbing one another.
🚂 The 2027 Dahezhinan Tourist Train is here! Slowly tour North and South Xinjiang, a 17-day immersive journey through the scenery of the Western RegionsAll compartments provide a full set of amenities including disposable toiletry kits, bath towels, and slippers, and are equipped with emergency call devices. The carriage aisles are designed without thresholds and feature fluorescent accessible handrails, with special consideration for the mobility of middle-aged and elderly tourists. In addition, the train is equipped with a multi-functional entertainment carriage, including audio-visual systems, card and board game tables, and karaoke equipment, so the journey is never short of fun.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Dahezhinan
What makes this journey different lies not only in the destinations but also in the complete service loop throughout:
✅ Full-journey escort system:Experienced national tour guides accompany and coordinate throughout, local licensed interpreters provide in-depth explanations at attractions, train butlers respond to needs 24 hours a day, and professional medical staff are on duty throughout to ensure peace of mind during the trip.
✅ Dual accommodation guarantee:During land tours, you stay in high-end quality hotels, while on the special train you enjoy compartments with bathrooms, with uniform and comfortable accommodation standards.
✅ Authentic cuisine arrangements:Exclusive customized menus include Xinjiang roast whole lamb, Burqin cold-water fish banquet, Xibe specialty meals, Kashgar meals, Tashkurgan yak hot pot, and more, letting your taste buds also take part in this journey through the Western Regions.
✅ Convenient boarding and alighting points:Departing from Zhengzhou, with convenient boarding and alighting available in Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, avoiding long-distance travel and saving energy and time costs.
The entire itinerary is arranged in a relaxed manner, with ample time reserved for sightseeing, photography, and free activities, rejecting “check-in style” rushing and truly practicing the concept of “slow travel.”
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the Dahezhinan
The following is the official finalized itinerary, strictly arranged according to the logic of “travel by night, tour by day,” covering the highlights of North and South Xinjiang:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way and begin a pleasant journey! Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang — No meals — Dahezhinan Special Train
Want to enter Xinjiang in a more relaxed and comfortable way? No need to catch early flights, no need to change hotels frequently, no need to drag luggage around during transfers — the Dahezhinan special tourist train is a long-distance slow travel solution tailor-made for travelers seeking in-depth experiences and quality living on the road. Trains run at night and sightseeing takes place during the day, with a “mobile hotel” accompanying you throughout, allowing you to roam leisurely across the vast Western Regions and truly leave your time to the scenery and your state of mind.D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way; rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train! Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Dahezhinan Special Train
D3 Arrive in Turpan — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Turpan
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Visits to ethnic families – White Sand Lake – Kashgar — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old Town – – Xiangfei Garden – Special train to Kuqa — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Dahezhinan 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
D10 Nalati River Valley Grassland – Liuxing Street – Yining — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Yining
D11 Yining – Khorgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Dahezhinan Special Train
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu / Burqin — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Jiadengyu / Burqin
I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Special Train D13 Jiadengyu / Burqin – Hemu – Wucaitan – Beitun special train to Urumqi — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Dahezhinan Special Train
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Urumqi
D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the special train back. — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Dahezhinan Special Train
D16 Enjoy the scenery of the Northwest, disembark along the way. Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner — Dahezhinan Special Train
D17 Disembark along the way and end the pleasant Xinjiang journey!
> Note:The above itinerary time points are for reference only. The actual itinerary may be reasonably changed by mutual agreement due to weather, traffic, scenic area opening conditions, and other circumstances.
V. 2027 Dahezhinan Departure Dates and Price Description
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 phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
According to the latest official schedule, the 2027 Dahezhinan departure dates and quotations are as follows (subject to the contract):
May 9, 2027 departure
4-person room with bathroom, upper berth:15,999 yuan/person
4-person room with bathroom, lower berth:17,999 yuan/person
2-person room with bathroom:39,999 yuan/person
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, custom-operated by professional cultural tourism institutions in conjunction with railway departments, and designed specifically for tourists yearning for in-depth travel in Xinjiang. It is not an ordinary train, but a movable comfortable living space that integrates transportation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and service.Children under 6 (4-person room):5,999 yuan/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land, tickets not included)
Third person in 2-person room (under 6):13,999 yuan/person (includes special train berth)
Land portion:4-person room full journey 1,500 yuan, 2-person room full journey 2,200 yuan
May 30, 2027 departure
4-person room with bathroom, upper berth:19,999 yuan/person
4-person room with bathroom, lower berth:21,999 yuan/person
2-person room with bathroom:45,999 yuan/person
Children under 6 (4-person room):6,999 yuan/person
Third person in 2-person room (under 6):15,999 yuan/person
Land portion:4-person room full journey 2,800 yuan, 2-person room full journey 3,500 yuan
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2027 departures
The special train adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model: sleep soundly in the smoothly running carriages at night, arrive at the destination in the morning and spend the whole day visiting core attractions, then return to your familiar “home” in the evening to rest. There is no need to repeatedly check in and out throughout the journey, saving the hassle of intercity transportation connections, making it especially suitable for family trips, senior groups, and travelers who prefer a relaxed pace. Prices are the same as the May 30 departure, all at peak-season standards.
> Departure dates are subject to the dispatch orders of China Railway Group. Reference boarding points:Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou.
> Prices fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and departure date; the specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
VI. Dahezhinan Booking and Registration Methods: How to Buy Tickets, Where to Book and Register?
If you want to ride the Dahezhinan, please keep this ticket-booking guide 👇
📌 Important note:The Dahezhinan tourist train does not sell tickets separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through an authorized travel agency.
The booking process is as follows for reference:
1. Contact for consultation: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center provides consultation services 24 hours a day. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile phone same as WeChat:132-0133-3409
2. Choose a product: Based on your own time and preferences, select the travel date and seat type (such as 2-person room, 4-person room upper/lower berth, etc.).
The overall travel experience emphasizes a gentle pace, rich content, and a complete service loop. The 17-day itinerary spans north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, covering the natural wonders of North Xinjiang and the cultural landmarks of South Xinjiang. You will see snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and canyons, and also taste local flavors and experience diverse cultures, truly achieving “one trip, panoramic Xinjiang.”3. Submit materials: Provide the names of travelers and valid ID numbers or valid travel document information for berth 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.
June to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and special train seats are in high demand. It is recommended to check schedules and pay a deposit as early as possible to lock in your preferred berth. Please make sure to contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center and beware of information from non-official channels.
VII. Explanation of Dahezhinan Costs and Services
Itinerary costs include:Round-trip transportation on the special train, high-end hotel accommodation on land, first admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary, full-board meals (with indicated meal standards), tour guide services, train butler services, accompanying medical staff, and other basic service items.
Items not included:Personal voluntary consumption (such as souvenirs and optional experience items), meals not listed in the itinerary, single supplement arising from solo registration (we will do our best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), etc.
All service content, fee standards, and scope of rights are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. If you have any questions, you may request a detailed service list from customer service.
VIII. Invitation to Depart: Let the Journey Become a Poem of Life
Starting from the heartland of the Central Plains and heading all the way west, passing through gobi deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and ancient cities, 17 days are stretched into a flowing landscape. The Dahezhinan is not just a train, but an expression of an attitude toward life — slow down, go deeper, and feel the breath of every inch of land with your heart.
If you also yearn for such an unhurried, warm, and quality journey through the Western Regions, why not contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center now and start your 2027 Dahezhinan journey.
📞 Consultation hotline:0991-3333832
📱 WeChat same number:132-0133-3409
Seats are limited; book early for peace of mind. We are waiting for you on the special train to join this appointment across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains.
The 2027 Dahezhinan Tourist Train 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 phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
