Dahezhinan Xinjiang Special Train Pricing List Official Website Booking and Ticketing Methods
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 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.
Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, but worried about the travel fatigue? 🚂
The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train might be your ideal choice. Departing from Zhengzhou, Henan, it connects the magnificent scenery and cultural customs of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, allowing you to easily embark on a 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang in a comfortable ‘mobile hotel’.
🚄 Highlights of the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
📍 Departing from the Central Plains, Connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The special train is built by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, with its design inspired by the ‘nine bends and eighteen turns’ of the Yellow River. It departs from Zhengzhou Station, connecting key scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kanas, and Nalati, achieving a slow-paced, in-depth tour where ‘the train travels with the people’.
🛌 Hotel-style Sleeper Berths, En-suite Bathrooms Throughout
The entire train adopts the ‘hotel-style sleeper berth’ concept, with all compartments equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, as well as age-friendly facilities like thermostatic toilets and emergency call buttons. The carriage aisles are covered with non-slip carpets and fitted with handrails, with detailed designs fully considering the comfort and safety of elderly and passengers with limited mobility.
🍽 ️ Onboard Dining, Light and Age-Friendly
The train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, offering buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meals focus on low oil, low salt, soft and easy-to-digest food, balancing nutritional needs with local flavors, suitable for the elderly and health-conscious travelers.
Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, but worried about the travel fatigue? 🚂🎲 Rich Entertainment, No Loneliness on the Journey
The special train features a multi-functional carriage, integrating audio-visual, meeting, dining, board games, and karaoke. You can enjoy the scenery during the day and have fun at night, with cultural activities like Henan opera performances and intangible cultural heritage experiences, making the journey full of joy.
🛡 ️ Age-Friendly Services, Full Journey Care
The train is staffed with train stewards and crew trained in emergency rescue, and has a medical function area. The itinerary is designed with a ‘slow pace, less hassle’ approach, reducing night travel, allowing the elderly to travel easily.
🛌 Overview of Compartment Types
The special train offers various compartments to meet different travel needs (*Note: Specific area subject to on-site conditions*):
🏠 En-suite 2-person Compartment
Layout:One room with one bathroom, offering strong privacy.
Suitable for:Couples, friends, or travelers valuing privacy.
Area:Approximately over ten square meters, relatively spacious.
The ‘Dahezhinan’ special train might be your ideal choice. Departing from Zhengzhou, Henan, it connects the magnificent scenery and cultural customs of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, allowing you to easily embark on a 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang in a comfortable ‘mobile hotel’.🛌 En-suite 3-person Compartment
Layout:Three sleeper berths, one room with one bathroom, can be set as upper and lower berths or upper, middle, and lower berths.
Suitable for:Families or friends traveling together.
Area:Between the 2-person and 4-person compartments.
👨 👩👧👦 En-suite 4-person Compartment
Layout:Four sleeper berths, one room with one bathroom, usually designed as upper and lower berths.
Suitable for:Groups of friends or shared rooms, offering good value for money.
Area:Approximately ten square meters, fully functional.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
🚄 Highlights of the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special TrainBrief itinerary for the 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku Highway 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 Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
📍 Departing from the Central Plains, Connecting Northern and Southern Xinjiang D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbrook 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 – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning, take the special train back from Urumqi
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark the special train along the way
The special train is built by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, with its design inspired by the ‘nine bends and eighteen turns’ of the Yellow River. It departs from Zhengzhou Station, connecting key scenic spots in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kanas, and Nalati, achieving a slow-paced, in-depth tour where ‘the train travels with the people’.Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang tour
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Prices and Departure Dates
May 9, 2026:
En-suite 4-person Compartment Upper Berth:15,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 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 Xinjiang 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 to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
En-suite 4-person Compartment Lower Berth:17,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person Compartment Child:5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
En-suite 2-person Compartment:39,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-person Compartment Value 3rd Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
🛌 Hotel-style Sleeper Berths, En-suite Bathrooms Throughout19,999 RMB/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026:
En-suite 4-person Compartment Upper Berth:19,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person Compartment Lower Berth:21,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person Compartment Child:6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
En-suite 2-person Compartment:45,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-person Compartment Value 3rd Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
23,999 RMB/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
The entire train adopts the ‘hotel-style sleeper berth’ concept, with all compartments equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, as well as age-friendly facilities like thermostatic toilets and emergency call buttons. The carriage aisles are covered with non-slip carpets and fitted with handrails, with detailed designs fully considering the comfort and safety of elderly and passengers with limited mobility.En-suite 4-person Compartment Upper Berth:19,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person Compartment Lower Berth:21,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person Compartment Child:6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
En-suite 2-person Compartment:45,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-person Compartment Value 3rd Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
23,999 RMB/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
💡 Important Notes
The above are current reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure dates and policies. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📝 How to Book
1. Contact Customer Service: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service by phone or WeChat, indicating the desired itinerary ‘Dahezhinan 17-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour’.
🍽️ Onboard Dining, Light and Age-Friendly2. Submit Information: The customer service will check the availability for your desired departure date and assist you in preparing valid documents and other required materials for registration.
3. Sign and Pay: After confirming the itinerary details, sign a formal travel contract and make the payment as agreed.
4. Pre-departure Preparation: Before departure, pay attention to customer service notifications, arrive at the meeting point on time, and prepare your personal documents and commonly used medications.
📞 Registration and Inquiry
Registration Method:Can be registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Inquiry Phone:Please call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service.
WeChat Inquiry:Please add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service on WeChat.
Company Address:Please inquire directly with customer service for the specific address.
📋 Cost and Service Description
The train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, offering buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meals focus on low oil, low salt, soft and easy-to-digest food, balancing nutritional needs with local flavors, suitable for the elderly and health-conscious travelers.✅ Included Items (Example)
Cost of the Dahezhinan special train berth as listed in the itinerary.
Cost of land hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (usually standard rooms).
Most meals as listed in the itinerary (breakfast, main meals).
First entrance tickets to scenic spots and necessary internal transportation as listed in the itinerary.
Travel agency liability insurance.
❌ Excluded Items (Example)
Personal transportation costs to and from the departure point.
Meals and personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Costs during free time.
🎲 Rich Entertainment, No Loneliness on the Journey Additional costs incurred due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays or weather.
💡 Important Notes
For specific included and excluded items, please refer to the travel contract signed with the travel agency.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is it suitable for?
Retired Seniors:Slow-paced itinerary, age-friendly facilities on the train, comprehensive medical support.
Family Travel:Eliminates the hassle of changing hotels, large luggage can be stored on the train, easy and worry-free.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassle:Enjoy the scenery during the day, rest on the train at night, effectively alleviating the fatigue of long journeys.
✨ Why is it highly favored?
Reliable Brand:Operated by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, ensuring quality.
Unique Experience:Integrates ‘food, accommodation, travel, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment’, offering rich cultural and entertainment activities on the train.
Good Reputation:Since its launch, it has built a good reputation, especially among the elderly, and has been repeatedly selected as a quality case.
