Dahezhinan Ticket Booking Official Website Price Inquiry Booking Method
How to purchase tickets for the Dahezhinan Tour Train? The 2026 Dahezhinan Tour 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 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Tourists planning to deeply explore Southern and Northern Xinjiang in 2026 might consider the Dahezhinan special train. Without repeatedly planning transportation or dragging luggage between transfers, you can cover the core natural and cultural attractions of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go.
📍 Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special Train
The Dahezhinan special train departs from Zhengzhou, with boarding stops along the way in Luoyang, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou before entering Xinjiang. This 17-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Duku Edition route connects over ten core attractions including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Nalati, Kanas, and Tianchi Lake. You can experience the profound cultural heritage of Southern Xinjiang and the magnificent natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang, and it also includes tours of the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, eliminating the need to plan a separate Duku route.
The special train has many highlights. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms, and various technologies are used to reduce train noise, ensuring a quiet resting environment even on long journeys. The train features multi-functional carriages with audio-visual systems, accommodating meetings, dining, board games, karaoke, and more, allowing you to relax and have fun with travel companions during downtime. The train also includes a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team to ensure meal quality throughout the trip, with the option to adjust meal flavors as needed. Compared to ordinary Xinjiang travel methods, the special train adopts a ‘people play, train stops, one berth all the way’ model. When disembarking for sightseeing, large luggage can be left in the compartment, eliminating the need to move luggage each time you change accommodations, saving a lot of hassle.
🛏 ️ Compartment Configuration Details
The special train currently offers three types of compartments to meet the needs of different travelers:
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment:Total area approximately 8-9 square meters, accommodating 2 people. Equipped with a viewing window, storage wardrobe, and charging ports, offering strong privacy, suitable for travelers with high quality requirements.
Private Bathroom 3-Bed Compartment:Total area approximately 10-11 square meters, accommodating 3 people. Spacious, ideal for a family of three or three friends traveling together.
🚂 Tourists planning to deeply explore Southern and Northern Xinjiang in 2026 might consider the Dahezhinan special train. Without repeatedly planning transportation or dragging luggage between transfers, you can cover the core natural and cultural attractions of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go.Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment:Total area approximately 12-13 square meters, accommodating 4 people. Features a bunk bed design with ample storage space, offering better value for money, suitable for family trips or groups of friends.
All compartments use soundproof and noise-reducing designs, with bed heights optimized for ergonomics. Each compartment is equipped with an SOS call system, and the carriages have barrier-free passages and anti-slip floors, making them very friendly for elderly travelers.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic 17-Day Tour Duku Edition Brief Itinerary:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, rest or entertain freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Turpan
📍 Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special Train D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar Lunch, Dinner Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Local Ethnic Family Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Khorgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
The Dahezhinan special train departs from Zhengzhou, with boarding stops along the way in Luoyang, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou before entering Xinjiang. This 17-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Duku Edition route connects over ten core attractions including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Nalati, Kanas, and Tianchi Lake. You can experience the profound cultural heritage of Southern Xinjiang and the magnificent natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang, and it also includes tours of the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, eliminating the need to plan a separate Duku route. D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Depart from Urumqi on the special train for the return trip
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Note:Involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
The special train has many highlights. All compartments are equipped with private bathrooms, and various technologies are used to reduce train noise, ensuring a quiet resting environment even on long journeys. The train features multi-functional carriages with audio-visual systems, accommodating meetings, dining, board games, karaoke, and more, allowing you to relax and have fun with travel companions during downtime. The train also includes a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team to ensure meal quality throughout the trip, with the option to adjust meal flavors as needed. Compared to ordinary Xinjiang travel methods, the special train adopts a ‘people play, train stops, one berth all the way’ model. When disembarking for sightseeing, large luggage can be left in the compartment, eliminating the need to move luggage each time you change accommodations, saving a lot of hassle.💰 Price Explanation
The current 2026 tour dates and corresponding reference prices for the Dahezhinan special train are as follows:
May 9, 2026:
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Upper Berth 15,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Lower Berth 17,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
Private Bathroom 2-Bed 39,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Value Third Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land; 19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
May 30, 2026:
🛏️ Compartment Configuration DetailsPrivate Bathroom 4-Bed Upper Berth 19,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Lower Berth 21,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
Private Bathroom 2-Bed 45,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Value Third Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land; 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinfu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Upper Berth 19,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Lower Berth 21,999 RMB/person
The special train currently offers three types of compartments to meet the needs of different travelers: Private Bathroom 4-Bed Child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
Private Bathroom 2-Bed 45,999 RMB/person
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Value Third Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land; 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
Tip:The above prices are for reference. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with tour dates. The signed contract prevails.
📝 Booking Process
To book the Dahezhinan special train itinerary, follow these steps:
1. Confirm your desired travel date and compartment type in advance, and verify the age and identity information of all travelers to ensure compliance with policies such as child tickets.
2. Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to inquire about availability for the desired date and itinerary details.
3. After confirming sufficient availability for the desired date, submit the identity information of all travelers for registration and verification.
Private Bathroom 2-Bed Compartment: Total area approximately 8-9 square meters, accommodating 2 people. Equipped with a viewing window, storage wardrobe, and charging ports, offering strong privacy, suitable for travelers with high quality requirements.4. After confirming itinerary details, service content, and relevant notes with both parties, sign a formal travel contract.
5. Pay the corresponding amount as per the contract to complete the booking. Pre-departure notifications, notes, etc., will be provided by customer service in advance.
📞 Registration Method
Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For inquiries, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service by phone or WeChat. Address-related questions can be directed to customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:
✅ Full-trip special train sleeper accommodation as per itinerary
✅ Ground accommodation as per itinerary
✅ Meals as per itinerary
Private Bathroom 3-Bed Compartment: Total area approximately 10-11 square meters, accommodating 3 people. Spacious, ideal for a family of three or three friends traveling together.✅ First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
✅ Ground transportation via regular tourist buses as per itinerary
✅ Services of accompanying staff and tour guides
✅ Basic services on the special train and access to public areas
Excluded Items:
❌ Personal consumption items not listed in the itinerary
❌ Expenses incurred due to personal reasons (single travelers: we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation)
❌ Additional expenses due to force majeure (e.g., weather, road conditions, policy changes)
Private Bathroom 4-Bed Compartment: Total area approximately 12-13 square meters, accommodating 4 people. Features a bunk bed design with ample storage space, offering better value for money, suitable for family trips or groups of friends.❌ Secondary consumption items within scenic spots (e.g., electric carts, cable cars, amusement rides)
Remarks:Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ Advantages of Special Train Travel
Compared to ordinary travel methods and regular tourist trains, the Dahezhinan special train has clear advantages:
🍱 Strong Meal Adaptability:The train’s chef team can provide light meals with less oil and salt, suitable for elderly travelers and those with light tastes, eliminating concerns about not liking local food during the trip.
⏱️ Relaxed Itinerary Pace:The overall itinerary is not rushed, with ample time allocated for each attraction. You can explore slowly without rushing to check in.
🩺 Comprehensive Travel Assurance:The special train is equipped with accompanying medical staff and basic first-aid equipment. If you feel unwell during the trip, you can receive initial treatment promptly, making travel more reassuring.
👥 Compatible Travel Group:Most travelers choosing this train are enthusiasts of slow-paced travel, with similar age groups and travel rhythms, making it easier to make like-minded friends during the trip.
🧳 Hassle-Free Long-Distance Travel:With one berth all the way, large luggage can be left in the compartment when disembarking for sightseeing, eliminating the need to drag luggage each time you change accommodations, saving a lot of trouble.
All compartments use soundproof and noise-reducing designs, with bed heights optimized for ergonomics. Each compartment is equipped with an SOS call system, and the carriages have barrier-free passages and anti-slip floors, making them very friendly for elderly travelers.👪 Suitable Travel Groups
This special train is very suitable for the following groups:
Retired seniors who want to explore Xinjiang slowly but worry about travel fatigue
Travelers who cannot sit in cars for long periods and want to reduce road bumps
Families traveling together with elderly or children
Travelers who want to visit all core attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go without repeatedly planning transportation routes
Groups of friends traveling together who want relatively relaxing space
🌟 Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
The Dahezhinan special train is popular among many tourists, first for its well-designed route. The 17-day itinerary covers almost all core attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang, including tours of the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, allowing you to experience different styles of Xinjiang landscapes without planning separate routes. Second, the train’s supporting facilities are complete and comfortable, solving the pain points of Xinjiang’s vast geographical span and long-distance travel fatigue. Even a 17-day trip doesn’t feel too tiring. Additionally, tour dates cover May to September, offering different scenery at different times. In May, you can see Turpan’s grapevines sprouting and the Pamir Plateau’s snowmelt; in July and August, you can see Nalati’s grassland flowers and Sayram Lake’s blue surface; in September, you can see Kanas’s autumn scenery. There’s plenty of choice to meet different travelers’ time needs.
All services and agreements are subject to contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws. Please carefully review the contract content before departure. For any questions, feel free to consult the travel agency staff.
