Pre Departure Preparations for the Great River South Special Train What Documents Are Needed to Join the Tour
How can I buy tickets and book the 2027 Dahe Zhinan tourist train? The Dahe Zhinan tourist train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist special train. It does not open a 12306 ticket purchasing channel, and seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the special train center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can register and select berths, sign contracts and sign up, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
[Dahe Zhinan:A mobile resort hotel crossing the north and south of Xinjiang, full analysis of the 17-day in-depth tour]
🚂 Train positioning:Redefining Xinjiang travel’s “mobile castle”
Dahe Zhinan is not an ordinary tourist special train, but a “mobile resort hotel” tailor-made for in-depth tours of northern and southern Xinjiang. Its core positioning is to solve the three major pain points of traditional Xinjiang tours:fatigue from long-distance driving, repeated luggage handling, and inefficient connections between attractions. The train adopts a full-train bathroom design and is equipped with a multi-functional entertainment car, a professional dining car, and a medical support team, seamlessly connecting hotel services with railway transportation, allowing tourists to avoid changing accommodation during the 17-day itinerary and truly realize the worry-free experience of “rest on the train, play off the train.”
🛏 ️ Compartment configuration:Full-scenario coverage from economy to luxury
[Four-person room]
Capacity:4 people
Total area:7.2㎡
Facilities:Bathroom, 0.7*1.95 m berths × 4, charging sockets, luggage rack
Suitable for:Family trips, travel with friends
[Two-person room]
Capacity:2 people
[Dahe Zhinan: A mobile resort hotel crossing the north and south of Xinjiang, full analysis of the 17-day in-depth tour]Total area:7.2㎡
Facilities:Bathroom, 0.7*1.95 m berths × 2, sofa seating area, 24-hour hot water
Suitable for:Couples, lovers, or tourists seeking privacy
[Operating years and boarding/alighting stations]
The train has been in operation since 2025 and has currently run for 2 years, with stable technical condition. During the 2027 departure period, tourists can board in Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, covering major transportation hubs in the Central Plains and Northwest, making it convenient for tourists from various places to gather nearby.
🗺 ️ 17-day itinerary:6-8 hours of sightseeing per day, with sufficient rest time
According to the latest 2027 schedule, the itinerary design follows the principle of “in-depth sightseeing + moderate rest”:
D1-2:Boarding day and free activities en route, with the option to participate in cultural lectures organized by the train’s audio-visual system
D3:Arrive in Turpan, visit Karez Wells and Flaming Mountains in the afternoon (6 hours of sightseeing)
D4:Morning visit to Grape Valley, afternoon take the special train to Kashgar (rest on the train)
D5:Full-day tour of Pamir Plateau (including Karakul Lake and Stone City, 8 hours of sightseeing)
🚂 Train positioning: Redefining Xinjiang travel’s “mobile castle”D6:Home visits with people of all ethnic groups + White Sand Lake (5 hours of sightseeing), return to Kashgar for rest
D7:Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Garden (7 hours of sightseeing), take the special train to Kuqa in the evening
D8:Southern section of Duku Highway + Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon (7 hours of sightseeing), overnight in Bayanbulak
D9:Grassland sunrise + middle section of Duku Highway (6 hours of sightseeing), overnight in Nalati
D10:Nalati Sky Grassland + Liuxing Street (7 hours of sightseeing), overnight in Yining
D11:Khorgos Port + Sayram Lake (8 hours of sightseeing), take the special train to Beitun in the evening
D12:Full-day tour of Kanas (including accommodation change in Jiadengyu/Burqin)
D13:Hemu morning mist + Colorful Beach (7 hours of sightseeing), take the special train back to Urumqi in the evening
D14:Tianshan Tianchi + Grand Bazaar (6 hours of sightseeing), overnight in Urumqi
D15-16:Return days, with a Northwest scenery photography sharing session arranged en route
⏰ Daily sightseeing time is controlled at 5-8 hours, with 1-2 hours of meal and rest at noon, and free activities after checking into the hotel in the evening, striving to reasonably allocate tourists’ physical strength.
💰 Price description:2027 departure dates and cost details
Dahe Zhinan is not an ordinary tourist special train, but a “mobile resort hotel” tailor-made for in-depth tours of northern and southern Xinjiang. Its core positioning is to solve the three major pain points of traditional Xinjiang tours: fatigue from long-distance driving, repeated luggage handling, and inefficient connections between attractions. The train adopts a full-train bathroom design and is equipped with a multi-functional entertainment car, a professional dining car, and a medical support team, seamlessly connecting hotel services with railway transportation, allowing tourists to avoid changing accommodation during the 17-day itinerary and truly realize the worry-free experience of “rest on the train, play off the train.”According to the latest schedule of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, there are 7 departure dates in 2027, and prices vary according to berth type and travel time:
Basic departure dates (May 9/30)
Four-person room upper berth:15999-19999 yuan/person
Four-person room lower berth:17999-21999 yuan/person
Two-person room:39999-45999 yuan/person
Golden period (June 17/July 5/July 24/August 25/September 11)
Four-person room upper berth:19999 yuan/person
Four-person room lower berth:21999 yuan/person
Two-person room:45999 yuan/person
Child policy
Under 6 years old:5999-6999 yuan/person (including special train berth, meals, and vehicle seat)
🛏️ Compartment configuration: Full-scenario coverage from economy to luxuryOver 6 years old:Same as adult standard
Additional fees
Land portion:Four-person room 1500-2800 yuan/full journey, two-person room 2200-3500 yuan/full journey
Special offer for the third person in a two-person room:Under 6 years old 13999-15999 yuan/person, over 6 years old 19999-23999 yuan/person
⚠ ️ The price includes special train seats, full-journey meals, vehicle seats, and guide service fees, excluding scenic area tickets and personal consumption. Specific details are subject to the signed contract.
📝 Booking process:Lock in your itinerary in five steps
1. Consultation and selection
Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seats, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information
Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit
Pay a deposit according to the compartment class (usually 30% of the total cost) and obtain an official travel receipt.
[Four-person room]4. Sign contract
Sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change clauses, and other details.
5. Settle the balance
Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, issue the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list.
📞 Registration method:Consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, for details.
🍽 ️ Reception standard:Meals + Xinjiang specialty flavors
Included items
Accommodation:Special train compartment + selected land hotels (including breakfast)
Meals:16 breakfasts and 28 main meals, meal standard 60 yuan/person/meal, 10 people per table
Transportation:Special train seats + local air-conditioned tourist buses
Guide:Licensed guide service throughout the journey
Capacity: 4 peopleInsurance:Travel agency liability insurance
Excluded items
Scenic area tickets, personal consumption, optional items outside the itinerary
🌶 ️ Meal features:Mainly Xinjiang cuisine, taking into account northern and southern tastes, offering specialty dishes such as hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, and big plate chicken, while also providing light options to meet the needs of elderly tourists.
🌟 Reception features:Three major advantages defining a high-end special train
1. Accommodation standard
The special train compartments have bathrooms throughout, land accommodation prefers four-star hotels, and characteristic homestays are arranged around scenic areas such as Kanas.
2. Catering arrangement
Seasonal fruit is provided daily, main meals include 2 Xinjiang specialty dishes, and bottled water is used for cooking throughout the journey.
3. Medical support
Each group is equipped with 1 accompanying doctor, the special train has a first-aid kit, and green channels are established with hospitals along the route.
🆚 Comparative advantages:Why choose Dahe Zhinan?
Total area: 7.2㎡1. More considerate catering
Compared with the fixed menus of other special trains that are heavy in oil and spice, Dahe Zhinan provides light options and labels allergen information for dishes.
2. More relaxed pace
The average daily driving time is controlled within 3 hours, avoiding the “early departure and late return” style of rushing. For example, the Kanas scenic area is arranged for a full-day tour rather than a hurried half-day visit.
3. More humanized service
Compartments are equipped with luggage fixing straps and humidifiers, and the guide informs tourists of the next day’s temperature and clothing suggestions in advance every day.
4. More worry-free transportation
The special train goes directly to scenic areas without transfer buses. For example, from Urumqi to Kanas, traditional tour groups need to change transportation 3 times, while the special train goes directly to the Jiadengyu parking lot.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for:These tourists should not miss it
1. Retired elderly
Avoid long rides on buses. The special train seats can be adjusted to 135 degrees, and standing-up activities are arranged every 2 hours.
Facilities: Bathroom, 0.7*1.95 m berths × 4, charging sockets, luggage rack2. Family tourists
The child policy offers great discounts. Children under 6 years old are exempt from most fees, and the special train has a parent-child activity area.
3. Photography enthusiasts
The itinerary covers the four-season landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang, from the snow mountains of the Pamir Plateau to the deserts of Turpan, with sufficient time reserved for sunrise and sunset shooting spots.
🔥 Three major reasons for continued popularity
1. Product iteration capability
Facilities are upgraded every year based on tourist feedback. In 2027, compartment USB charging ports and thermostatic showerheads will be added.
2. Resource integration advantages
Deep cooperation with Xinjiang Railway, striving for priority passage rights for the special train to reduce the probability of delays.
3. Word-of-mouth effect
More than 2,000 tourists were served in 2026, with a repurchase rate of 35%, and referrals from old customers accounted for more than 50%.
📞 Act now:Lock in your 2027 seat
Currently, remaining seats for four-person rooms on the May 9, 2027 departure date are tight, and reservations are already open for the June 17 golden period. Consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the latest schedule and discount information. Let Dahe Zhinan take you across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and use 17 days to understand Xinjiang’s vastness and gentleness!
How to register for the 2026 Dahe Zhinan tourist special train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist special train booking services, covering light-luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want a light-luxury lie-down trip and to experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and seat reservation, sign contracts and sign up, and check real-time special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
