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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 ticket purchasing channel on 12306, and seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate partner cultural 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. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
“Dahe Zhinan”:A mobile palace开启 the panoramic journey of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
🚂 Train introduction:Redefining high-end tourist special trains
“Dahe Zhinan” is a panoramic tourist special train designed specifically for in-depth tours of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Positioned as a “mobile star-rated hotel,” it breaks the limits of traditional tourist special trains and excellently integrates comfort and functionality. The train adopts a full-train bathroom design and offers three types of compartments: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, meeting different travel needs. The carriages use multiple noise-reduction technologies to make nighttime travel as quiet and comfortable as possible; the multi-function car is equipped with an audio-visual system and can provide reception, dining, chess and cards, karaoke, and other entertainment services; the dedicated dining car is managed by a professional chef team and provides freshly cooked meals every day, catering to both northern and southern taste preferences.
As the “mobile base” for the panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, the train connects core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining, and Kanas. There is no need to change hotels frequently throughout the journey, and luggage can remain in the compartment the whole time, truly realizing the travel mode of “in-depth sightseeing by day and comfortable rest by night.”
📦 Compartment configuration:Details highlight quality
Double room
Capacity:2 people
Compartment area:About 7.2㎡
Bed size:0.7×1.95 meters (2 beds)
“Dahe Zhinan”: A mobile palace opening the panoramic journey of Northern and Southern XinjiangBathroom:Equipped
Facility highlights:Spacious storage cabinet, charging ports, reading lights, constant-temperature air conditioning
Triple room
Capacity:3 people
Compartment area:About 7.2㎡
Bed size:0.7×1.95 meters (3 beds)
Bathroom:Equipped
Facility highlights:Family-friendly layout, suitable for parents and children or friends traveling together
Quad room
🚂Train introduction: Redefining high-end tourist special trainsCapacity:4 people
Compartment area:About 7.2㎡
Bed size:0.7×1.95 meters (4 beds)
Bathroom:Equipped
Facility highlights:Economical and affordable, suitable for multiple people traveling together
🚉 Special train information
Operating years:Put into operation after a brand-new upgrade and renovation in 2026
Starting point:Zhengzhou/Luoyang (departure station) → Urumqi (terminal station)
Boarding points:Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou (subject to the dispatch order of China Railway Group)
“Dahe Zhinan” is a panoramic tourist special train designed specifically for in-depth tours of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Positioned as a “mobile star-rated hotel,” it breaks the limits of traditional tourist special trains and excellently integrates comfort and functionality. The train adopts a full-train bathroom design and offers three types of compartments: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, meeting different travel needs. The carriages use multiple noise-reduction technologies to make nighttime travel as quiet and comfortable as possible; the multi-function car is equipped with an audio-visual system and can provide reception, dining, chess and cards, karaoke, and other entertainment services; the dedicated dining car is managed by a professional chef team and provides freshly cooked meals every day, catering to both northern and southern taste preferences.📅 2027 departure dates and simple itinerary
Departure dates
First period:May 09, 2027
Second period:May 30, 2027
Golden dates:June 17, July 05, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2027
Simple itinerary (17-day panoramic tour)
D1:Board in Zhengzhou/Luoyang and begin the journey
D2:The special train passes through Xi’an and Lanzhou; rest or entertainment at leisure
D3:Arrive in Turpan
As the “mobile base” for the panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, the train connects core attractions such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Yining, and Kanas. There is no need to change hotels frequently throughout the journey, and luggage can remain in the compartment the whole time, truly realizing the travel mode of “in-depth sightseeing by day and comfortable rest by night.”D4:Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley; take the special train to Kashgar
D5:Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland; overnight in Tashkurgan
D6:Home visits with people of all ethnic groups, White Sand Lake; return to Kashgar
D7:Kashgar Old Town, Xiangfei Garden; take the special train to Kuqa
D8:Kuqa, southern section of Duku Highway, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon; overnight in Bayanbulak
D9:Bayanbulak Grassland, middle section of Duku Highway; overnight in Nalati
D10:Nalati Sky Grassland, Liuxing Street; overnight in Yining
D11:Khorgos Port, Sayram Lake; take the special train to Beitun
D12:Beitun, Kanas; overnight in Jiadengyu/Burqin
📦Compartment configuration: Details highlight qualityD13:Hemu, Wucaitan; take the special train to Urumqi
D14:Tianshan Tianchi, Grand Bazaar
D15:Take the special train back from Urumqi
D16:The special train passes through Lanzhou and Xi’an; enjoy the scenery of the Northwest
D17:Disembark along the way and end the journey
⏰Itinerary pace:About 6-8 hours of sightseeing per day, with a 1-1.5 hour meal and rest break at noon, and return to the special train or hotel in the evening to rest, striving to allow sufficient rest time.
💰 Price description (2027 reference)
First period (May 09)
Quad room upper berth:15,999 yuan/person
Double roomQuad room lower berth:17,999 yuan/person
Quad room child (under 6 years old):5,999 yuan/person (same as adult for 6 years old and above)
2-person room:39,999 yuan/person
Special offer for the 3rd person in a 2-person room (under 6 years old):13,999 yuan/person (19,999 yuan/person for 6 years old and above)
Land portion:Quad room 1,500 yuan/full journey; 2-person room 2,200 yuan/full journey
Second period (May 30) and golden dates
Quad room upper berth:19,999 yuan/person
Quad room lower berth:21,999 yuan/person
Quad room child (under 6 years old):6,999 yuan/person (same as adult for 6 years old and above)
Capacity: 2 people2-person room:45,999 yuan/person
Special offer for the 3rd person in a 2-person room (under 6 years old):15,999 yuan/person (23,999 yuan/person for 6 years old and above)
Land portion:Quad room 2,800 yuan/full journey; 2-person room 3,500 yuan/full journey
📝 Price includes:Special train seat, full-journey meals, vehicle space, guide service fee (no berth on the special train and no bed on land, scenic area tickets not included)
⚠ ️Tip:Prices may fluctuate with departure dates; the contract or same-day confirmation shall prevail.
📝 Booking process
1. Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the departure date, itinerary route, seat type, and remaining availability, 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 the deposit according to the compartment class and obtain an official travel receipt.
Compartment area: about 7.2㎡4. Sign the contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details.
5. Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.
🍽 ️Service standards
Included items
Special train seat, full-journey meals (including Xinjiang specialty meals), vehicle space, guide service fee, land hotel accommodation (not included).
Excluded items
Scenic area tickets, personal consumption, and self-paid items outside the itinerary.
Meal standards
Provide 3 main meals and 1 breakfast every day. The main meal standard is 80 yuan/person/meal, with 10 people per table (if fewer than 10 people, it will be adjusted proportionally). Meal flavors cater to both north and south, with a combination of light and rich dishes, and provide Xinjiang specialty foods such as pilaf, baked buns, and big plate chicken.
🎉 Service features
Accommodation:Special train package
How to sign up for the 2026 Dahe Zhinan tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in 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 and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries about special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
