Dahezhinan Xinjiang Special Train Price List Travel Booking Guide
How to purchase tickets for the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train? For the 2026 ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train, tickets must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’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.
Want to experience the comfort of ‘watching Xinjiang by train’? 🚂 In 2026, a ‘Dahezhinan’ panoramic special train from Zhengzhou covering northern and southern Xinjiang might be the ideal choice you’re looking for. This article will provide a detailed interpretation of all aspects of this journey.
🚄 Train Overview:A Mobile ‘Heluo Culture’ Hotel
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist special train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel on tracks.’ The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, emphasizing ‘hotel-style management + butler-style service.’
Route Theme:With ‘Heluo Culture’ as its foundation, it integrates Central Plains cultural elements into the train’s interior and exterior, making the journey part of the cultural experience.
Travel Mode:Adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, effectively utilizing time and reducing travel fatigue.
Core Experience:All soft sleeper compartments are equipped with bathrooms, disposable toiletries, high-resilience mattresses, multi-light source lighting, and large-view windows, with comfort comparable to a land-based hotel.
🛌 Compartment Details:Multiple Choices, Comfortable and Private
The special train offers various compartment types to meet different travel needs. All compartments are soft sleeper configurations with bathrooms; specific sizes are subject to on-site conditions.
🛏 ️ 2-Person Bathroom Compartment
Capacity:2 people
Want to experience the comfort of ‘watching Xinjiang by train’? 🚂 In 2026, a ‘Dahezhinan’ panoramic special train from Zhengzhou covering northern and southern Xinjiang might be the ideal choice you’re looking for. This article will provide a detailed interpretation of all aspects of this journey.Suitable for:Couples, spouses, or close friends seeking privacy and comfort.
Core Advantages:Relatively spacious, strong privacy, suitable for travelers who value rest quality.
🛌 3-Person Bathroom Compartment
Capacity:3 people
Suitable for:Family trips (e.g., a family of three) or friends traveling together.
Core Advantages:High cost-effectiveness, accommodating multiple people while sharing costs.
🏠 4-Person Bathroom Compartment
Capacity:4 people
Suitable for:Large families or groups of friends.
Core Advantages:Economical and practical, a popular choice for group travel or company team packages.
🚄 Train Overview: A Mobile ‘Heluo Culture’ Hotel🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:17-Day Panoramic View
Brief itinerary for the 17-day northern and southern Xinjiang panoramic tour (Duku version):
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, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
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 family visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a comfortable tourist special train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel on tracks.’ The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, emphasizing ‘hotel-style management + butler-style service.’ D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – 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 – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪/Burqin
D13 Jia登峪/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning in Urumqi, take special train back
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Route Theme: With ‘Heluo Culture’ as its foundation, it integrates Central Plains cultural elements into the train’s interior and exterior, making the journey part of the cultural experience.Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Price Explanation:One Price Includes Multiple Benefits
Prices and Tour Dates
May 9, 2026:
4-person bathroom compartment upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
4-person bathroom compartment lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
4-person bathroom compartment child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
2-person bathroom compartment: 39,999 RMB/person
Travel Mode: Adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, effectively utilizing time and reducing travel fatigue.2-person bathroom compartment value 3rd 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:
4-person bathroom compartment upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person bathroom compartment lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
4-person bathroom compartment child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
2-person bathroom compartment: 45,999 RMB/person
2-person bathroom compartment value 3rd 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
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Core Experience: All soft sleeper compartments are equipped with bathrooms, disposable toiletries, high-resilience mattresses, multi-light source lighting, and large-view windows, with comfort comparable to a land-based hotel.4-person bathroom compartment upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person bathroom compartment lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
4-person bathroom compartment child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
2-person bathroom compartment: 45,999 RMB/person
2-person bathroom compartment value 3rd 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
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for some 2026 departures. Actual prices may fluctuate based on market conditions. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
The pricing policies for children and ‘value 3rd person’ are clearly defined. Please confirm the specific scope of application (e.g., age, whether occupying a bed, etc.) with the travel agency before signing.
📝 Booking Process:Four Easy Steps
🛌 Compartment Details: Multiple Choices, Comfortable and Private1. Consult the route: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm your preferred departure date, compartment type, and availability.
2. Submit materials: Provide necessary information such as traveler names, valid ID numbers, and contact details as instructed by customer service for booking and insurance.
3. Sign and pay: Sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency, clarifying the itinerary, costs, service standards, and rights and responsibilities of both parties, and pay the amount as agreed.
4. Pre-trip preparation: Pay attention to customer service notifications before departure to obtain information on meeting time, location, required documents, and packing list, and prepare thoroughly.
> Booking Tips:For this route, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager Manager Yang Jia for consultation and booking.
📞 Registration and Consultation:Convenient Dual Channels
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for registration or consultation through the following two methods:
📞 Phone Consultation
Call the travel agency’s customer service number directly for immediate answers about routes, prices, departure dates, etc.
💬 WeChat Consultation
The special train offers various compartment types to meet different travel needs. All compartments are soft sleeper configurations with bathrooms; specific sizes are subject to on-site conditions.Add the travel agency’s customer service WeChat for easy sharing of images, itineraries, and other materials, making communication more intuitive and convenient.
> Warm Tips:For specific registration addresses, business hours, and other information, it is recommended to contact customer service directly for the latest arrangements.
📋 Costs and Services:Transparent Spending
✅ Included Items (Example)
Transportation:Corresponding berth fee on the special train (including bathroom).
Accommodation:Hotel or camp accommodation in cities listed in the itinerary (usually standard double rooms).
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary, typically group standard meals or buffets.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary (excluding internal transportation, optional activities, etc.).
Guide:Full-tour guide service and special train butler service.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance; it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance separately.
🛏️ 2-Person Bathroom Compartment❌ Excluded Items (Example)
Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
(For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, policies, etc.
Optional activities within scenic spots such as internal transportation, cable cars, boat rides, etc.
> Notes:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and signing. There may be differences between departures or channels. Please carefully read the itinerary and contract before signing.
✨ Advantages of the Special Train:Why Is It So Popular?
1. 👵 Senior-friendly design, worry-free for elders
All soft sleeper compartments have bathrooms and are equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call buttons, large-font signage, etc., very friendly to elders with mobility issues or those on their first long trip.
2. 🚫 No more frequent luggage moving
Capacity: 2 peopleStay in the same compartment throughout the trip, eliminating the need to change hotels and pack luggage daily like in bus tours, greatly saving energy.
3. 🍃 Relaxed pace, better experience
Adopting a ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning’ mode, sightseeing during the day and resting at night, with a well-paced itinerary, especially suitable for travelers not used to long bus rides.
4. 🩺 Medical support, peace of mind
The train has a medical area, and crew members are trained in emergency first aid, providing initial support for unexpected situations during the trip.
5. 👨👩👧👦 High adaptability for all groups
Whether retired seniors, family travelers, or friends, everyone can find their own pace and social circle on the special train, with a relaxed social atmosphere.
6. 🍽️ Light meals, catering to most tastes
Meal design focuses on health, with light, low-oil, low-salt options suitable for most dietary habits.
7. 🏨 One price includes multiple benefits, hassle-free
The special train itself is a ‘mobile hotel + restaurant + entertainment venue,’ meeting most needs on the train, reducing extra planning and spending.
