Where to Buy Tickets for the Great River South Tourist Train Application Requirements and Procedures for Waitlist Registration

How to 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 ticketing channel on 12306, and seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate 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 same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Registration and berth selection, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, and real-time inquiries can be made about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
[Dahe Zhinan:A mobile “five-star inn” crossing the north and south of Xinjiang]
🚂 Train positioning:A “mobile resort hotel” designed specifically for in-depth travel
Dahe Zhinan is not an ordinary tourist special train, but China’s first “in-depth travel customized special train” with bathrooms in every carriage. Its design concept breaks the single attribute of traditional trains as a “means of transportation” and integrates “accommodation + dining + entertainment + sightseeing” functions, making it worthy of the title “mobile five-star inn.” The train uses low-noise technology, and the carriages are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, humidifiers, and a fresh air system, maintaining a constant 22°C even when crossing the Gobi Desert. After the 2026 upgrade, a new “Starry Sky Observation Cabin” was added, with a panoramic skylight on the roof, allowing passengers to lie down and watch the Milky Way at night.
🛏 ️Compartment configuration:Full-age adaptability from economy to high-end
The train has 3 types of compartments, all equipped with bathrooms, smart toilets, and 24-hour hot water:

[Dahe Zhinan: A mobile “five-star inn” crossing the north and south of Xinjiang]Four-person compartment (7.2㎡):0.7×1.95 m berths × 4, suitable for families or friends traveling together, with child-friendly policies (recommended for children under 6, starting from 5,999 yuan);
Double compartment (7.2㎡):0.7×1.95 m large beds × 2, equipped with a sofa seating area, suitable for couples or business travel;
Triple compartment (7.2㎡):0.7×1.95 m berths × 3, specially designed for multi-generational families, with extremely high space utilization.
All compartments use soundproof materials, and the beds are equipped with latex mattresses and four-level adjustable bedside lamps. In 2027, “age-friendly designs” will be added, such as non-slip floors, emergency call buttons, and low-position sockets, making them friendlier to elderly tourists.
🗺 ️2027 departure dates and itinerary pace
According to the latest schedule, there are 7 departures in 2027 (May 9/30, June 17, July 5/24, August 25, September 11), covering spring, summer, and autumn. The 17-day panoramic itinerary adopts a “slow travel mode”:

🚂Train positioning: A “mobile resort hotel” designed specifically for in-depth travelDaily touring time:Stay 4-6 hours at core scenic areas (such as a full-day visit to Kanas and 3 hours of horseback riding at Nalati Grassland);
Rest time:The special train travels at night, with an average daily drive of no more than 3 hours, and a 1.5-hour lunch break is arranged at noon;
Flexible arrangements:In case of extreme weather, activities can be changed to indoor ones (such as in-depth explanations at the Turpan Museum).
💰 Price system:Transparent tiered pricing
2027 prices are divided into 3 tiers (taking the May 9 departure as an example):
Four-person compartment upper berth:15,999 yuan/person (lower berth +2,000 yuan);

Dahe Zhinan is not an ordinary tourist special train, but China’s first “in-depth travel customized special train” with bathrooms in every carriage. Its design concept breaks the single attribute of traditional trains as a “means of transportation” and integrates “accommodation + dining + entertainment + sightseeing” functions, making it worthy of the title “mobile five-star inn.” The train uses low-noise technology, and the carriages are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, humidifiers, and a fresh air system, maintaining a constant 22°C even when crossing the Gobi Desert. After the 2026 upgrade, a new “Starry Sky Observation Cabin” was added, with a panoramic skylight on the roof, allowing passengers to lie down and watch the Milky Way at night.Double compartment:39,999 yuan/person (including exclusive butler service);
Child policy:Children under 6 receive a 10,000 yuan discount; those 6 and above are charged the same as adults.
The fee includes the special train seat, full-board meals, vehicle seats, and guide services, excluding scenic area tickets (those over 60 can enjoy discounts at various ethnic scenic areas). Solo applicants can be assisted with room sharing; if a single room is required, a supplement of 1,500 yuan for the entire trip for a four-person compartment or 2,200 yuan for the entire trip for a double compartment is required.
📝 Full booking process:Lock in your seat in 4 steps
Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm remaining seats and child policies;

🛏️Compartment configuration: Full-age adaptability from economy to high-endSubmit information:Provide valid ID numbers for all travelers and special needs (such as vegetarian meals or wheelchairs);
Pay deposit:Pay a 30% deposit according to compartment class (starting from 5,000 yuan/person for a four-person compartment);
Sign contract:The electronic contract clearly states the cancellation and change rules (subject to the Tourism Law), and after the final payment is settled, the “Departure Notice” will be issued.
🍽 ️Reception standards:North and south Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue
Included items:16 breakfasts and 30 main meals (including 9 specialty meals: Turpan grape banquet, Kashgar meal, Yining Liuxing Street hand-grabbed rice);
Meal standard:Main meals include 8 dishes and 1 soup (4 meat and 4 vegetarian), with unlimited fruit and yogurt;

The train has 3 types of compartments, all equipped with bathrooms, smart toilets, and 24-hour hot water:Taste adaptation:Three choices are provided: mild, slightly spicy, and very spicy. Elderly groups default to low-oil and low-salt meals.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing*
✨ Reception features:Details that are more worry-free than independent travel
Accommodation:On land segments, 4-diamond hotels are preferred (such as Kashgar Qinibake Hotel), and turndown service is provided on the special train segment;
Dining:Each meal is labeled with calories and allergens, and diabetic patients can enjoy customized meals;
Transportation:Luggage is delivered directly to the room throughout the trip, with no need to carry it midway;

Four-person compartment (7.2㎡): 0.7×1.95 m berths × 4, suitable for families or friends traveling together, with child-friendly policies (recommended for children under 6, starting from 5,999 yuan);Health:Each carriage is equipped with an AED defibrillator and a accompanying doctor (all holding practice qualification certificates).
🆚Comparative advantages:Solving the 4 major pain points of traditional special trains
Food:The dining car avoids “mess-hall style meals,” and dishes are sampled and tested for 48 hours;
Pace:Average daily driving time is reduced by 40%, avoiding “sleeping on the train and taking photos off the train”;
Crowd:No shopping stops are designed throughout the trip, rejecting the awkwardness of “elderly groups turning into shopping groups”;

Double compartment (7.2㎡): 0.7×1.95 m large beds × 2, equipped with a sofa seating area, suitable for couples or business travel;Service:Dual guide configuration (1 cultural interpreter + 1 life butler), with full coverage of services in various ethnic languages.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable groups:These tourists can book with confidence
Retired elderly:Bathrooms + age-friendly design solve toileting difficulties;
Families with children:Child-friendly policies, and a parent-child horse team is provided at Nalati Grassland;
Photography enthusiasts:Dedicated shooting periods are arranged for Kanas morning mist and Sayram Lake starry sky;
People with limited mobility:The special train has barrier-free passages, and scenic areas provide electric mobility vehicles.

Triple compartment (7.2㎡): 0.7×1.95 m berths × 3, specially designed for multi-generational families, with extremely high space utilization.🔥 3 major reasons for continued popularity
Rarity:Only 3 all-carriage bathroom special trains are recommended nationwide, and the bed sell-out rate of Dahe Zhinan exceeds 95% annually;
Word-of-mouth effect:Tourist satisfaction reached 98.7% in 2026, and the repurchase rate of elderly groups was 41%;
Policy support:The train has special approval from China State Railway Group and can directly reach areas that regular groups cannot reach, such as Kanas and the Pamir Plateau.
📞 Act now
Seats for 2027 departures are tight, so booking 60 days in advance is recommended. Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the “2027 North and South Xinjiang Flowering Period Forecast Table” and the “High-Altitude Sickness Prevention Guide.”
(Prices and schedules in the text are subject to the contract and may fluctuate with the market; the final determination shall be made through negotiation between Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and the tourist)
How to sign up for the 2026 Dahe Zhinan 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 Dahe Zhinan. If you want to lie down and travel in light luxury and experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, exclusive customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. Berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and enrollment can be handled, and real-time inquiries can be made about special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.