South of the Great River Tourist Train Official Pricing Peak and Off Season Schedule Price Differences and Advance Booking Guide

How can I buy tickets and book the 2027 Dahezhinan Tourist Train? The Dahezhinan Tourist Train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist special train. It does not open ticket sales through the 12306 channel, and seats are uniformly allocated by authorized 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 and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Registration, berth selection, and contract signing for enrollment can be handled, with real-time inquiries available for schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Dahezhinan:A mobile “five-star inn” running through both southern and northern Xinjiang 🚂✨
[Train positioning:A “mobile resort hotel” created for in-depth travel]
If ordinary trains are transportation tools, the Dahezhinan is more like a “mobile five-star inn.” This tourist special train, newly upgraded in 2025, is designed specifically for a 17-day in-depth tour of southern and northern Xinjiang. The entire train uses private en-suite compartments and is equipped with audio-visual entertainment systems, a professional chef team, and a accompanying doctor, turning long-distance transportation into “enjoyment during the journey.” According to recent 2027 operating data, its compartment soundproofing technology can reduce environmental noise by 30%, the dining car offers 8 flavors of meals, and it serves more than 200 tourists per day on average, making it a popular choice for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family trips.
[Compartment configuration:Diverse spaces from solitude to gathering]
🛏 ️ Compartment types and parameters
Four-person compartment:Area 7.2㎡, 4 beds of 0.7×1.95 meters, private bathroom, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
Two-person compartment:Area 7.2㎡, 2 beds of 0.7×1.95 meters, private bathroom, good privacy, suitable for couples or business travel.

Dahezhinan: A mobile “five-star inn” running through both southern and northern Xinjiang 🚂✨Three-person compartment:Area 7.2㎡, 3 beds of 0.7×1.95 meters, private bathroom, a cost-effective choice, suitable for small families or three people traveling together.
🚂 Special train features
The entire train uses shock-absorption technology, improving ride stability by 40%; each compartment is equipped with USB charging ports, reading lights, and luggage racks; the multi-function car has karaoke and card and board tables to meet social needs.
📍 Boarding points
Recent 2027 scheduling shows that the special train has fixed stops in Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, allowing tourists to board nearby and reduce transfer fatigue.
[17-day panoramic itinerary:“Fully explore” one destination each day]
According to the recent 2027 departure dates (May 9/30, June 17, July 5/24, August 25, September 11), the itinerary design emphasizes “in-depth travel without rushing”:
Day1-2:Boarding and adjustment period

[Train positioning: A “mobile resort hotel” created for in-depth travel]After boarding in Zhengzhou/Luoyang, tourists can enjoy a welcome dinner in the dining car or participate in card games and movie activities in the carriages to warm up for the long journey.
Day3-14:Full coverage of core attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang
Turpan:Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley (average 4 hours of sightseeing per day, with a 2-hour midday break to avoid the heat).
Kashgar:Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake (oxygen supply vehicles are arranged in plateau areas, and the sightseeing pace is slowed down).
Duku Highway:The southern section (Kuqa-Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon) and the middle section (Bayinbuluke Grassland) are visited over two days to avoid fatigue from continuous driving.
Kanas:Accommodation in Jiadengyu/Burqin, and enter the scenic area early the next morning during off-peak hours to avoid crowds.
Day15-17:Return journey and summary
On the return special train from Urumqi, a “travel sharing session” is held. Tourists can exchange photos and receive commemorative certificates, bringing the journey to a warm conclusion.

If ordinary trains are transportation tools, the Dahezhinan is more like a “mobile five-star inn.” This tourist special train, newly upgraded in 2025, is designed specifically for a 17-day in-depth tour of southern and northern Xinjiang. The entire train uses private en-suite compartments and is equipped with audio-visual entertainment systems, a professional chef team, and a accompanying doctor, turning long-distance transportation into “enjoyment during the journey.” According to recent 2027 operating data, its compartment soundproofing technology can reduce environmental noise by 30%, the dining car offers 8 flavors of meals, and it serves more than 200 tourists per day on average, making it a popular choice for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family trips.⏰ Rest time guarantee
After each day’s sightseeing, at least 2 hours of free time is reserved; the special train runs at night and stops at attractions during the day, striving to ensure tourists get enough sleep.
[Price explanation:Transparent pricing with clear child discounts]
The recent 2027 price list shows that the fee includes special train seats, full-board meals, vehicle seats, and guide service fees, excluding scenic area tickets (tourists over 60 can enjoy ticket discounts, subject to scenic area policies).
💰 Price range (taking the May 9 departure as an example)
Four-person compartment upper berth:15999 yuan/person, lower berth: 17999 yuan/person (children under 6: 5999 yuan/person).
Two-person compartment:39999 yuan/person (third person under 6: 13999 yuan/person; over 6: 19999 yuan/person).
Land portion:Four-person compartment 1500 yuan/full journey, two-person compartment 2200 yuan/full journey.

[Compartment configuration: Diverse spaces from solitude to gathering]⚠ ️ Special reminder
Prices may fluctuate with departure dates and are subject to the signed contract; peak season (June-September) prices increase by 20%, but include more specialty meals (such as Turpan grape banquet and Kanas fish banquet).
[Booking process:Five steps to easily secure a seat]
1️⃣ Consultation and selection
Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm 2027 departure dates, seat availability, and child policies.
2️⃣ Submit information
Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to secure the desired compartment (such as four-person compartment lower berth, two-person compartment, etc.).

🛏️ Compartment types and parameters 3️⃣ Pay deposit
Pay a 30% deposit according to compartment class (for example, four-person compartment deposit 5000 yuan/person) and obtain an electronic receipt.
4️⃣ Sign contract
Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, focusing on checking the itinerary, price, and cancellation/change clauses (subject to Tourism Law regulations).
5️⃣ Settle the balance
Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.
[Service standards:Details reflect quality]
✅ Included items

Four-person compartment: Area 7.2㎡, 4 beds of 0.7×1.95 meters, private bathroom, suitable for families or friends traveling together.Special train seats, full-board meals (including 8 dishes and 1 soup + fruit), land accommodation (four-star/five-star standard), guide service, and accompanying doctor.
❌ Excluded items
Scenic area tickets, personal expenses (for single applicants, every effort will be made to arrange room sharing; in special circumstances, a supplement must be negotiated).
🍽 ️ Meal features
Two choices are provided daily: halal and Han meals, with half mild flavors and half heavier oily/spicy flavors; specialty meals include baked samsa, pilaf, and big plate chicken, with a meal standard of 80 yuan/person/meal.
[Service features:Four major advantages stand out]
1️⃣ Accommodation upgrade
Land accommodation is all four-star/five-star hotels, and the Kanas section is upgraded to characteristic wooden cabins inside the scenic area to avoid long-distance travel.

Two-person compartment: Area 7.2㎡, 2 beds of 0.7×1.95 meters, private bathroom, good privacy, suitable for couples or business travel. 2️⃣ Thoughtful dining
The accompanying chef changes the menu based on tourist feedback, such as reducing salt for tourists with high blood pressure and adding desserts for children.
3️⃣ Humanized service
The guide notifies the meeting time 1 hour in advance every day, and emergency items such as thermos bottles and sewing kits are provided in the compartment.
4️⃣ Worry-free transportation
Luggage is transported with the special train throughout the journey. Tourists only need to carry personal items and do not need to repeatedly move luggage.
[Suitable for:The “recommended special train” for these tourists]
👵 Retired elderly:The itinerary pace is slow, tourists can rest in the compartment at any time, and the accompanying doctor provides health protection.

Three-person compartment: Area 7.2㎡, 3 beds of 0.7×1.95 meters, private bathroom, a cost-effective choice, suitable for small families or three people traveling together.👨👩👧👦 Family tourists:Four-person compartments are suitable for parents and children, and child policy discounts are substantial.
🚗 Tourists prone to motion sickness/afraid of fatigue:The special train goes directly to attractions, avoiding long-distance car bumping, and sightseeing time is ample.
[Reasons for popularity:Reputation and strength coexist]
According to the 2027 tourist satisfaction survey, 90% of tourists believe that “special train service exceeds expectations,” mainly due to:
🌟 Strong stability:Fixed departure dates and seats avoid the risk of temporary cancellation.
🌟 Social attributes:Card games and photography exhibitions are held in the carriages, and tourists can quickly meet fellow travelers.
🌟 High cost-effectiveness:The 17-day itinerary includes transportation, accommodation, and dining, and the average daily cost per person is lower than independent travel.
[Contact method]
If you need to know the recent 2027 departure dates, remaining seats, or customized itineraries, you can contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, for detailed information.
How to sign up for the 2026 Dahezhinan 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 Dahezhinan. If you want to lie down in light luxury and experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, with real-time inquiries available for special train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.