South of the Great River Xinjiang Special Train Price List, Detailed Introduction to Peak and Off Season Travel Price Differences

How can I buy tickets and book for 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 12306 ticket purchase channel; 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. You can register and select berths, sign contracts and sign up, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Dahe Zhinan special train:A mobile “five-star inn” crossing the north and south of Xinjiang 🚂✨
[Train positioning:Redefining the “mobile palace” of in-depth Xinjiang travel]
The Dahe Zhinan special train is not an ordinary tourist train, but a “mobile vacation complex” tailor-made for panoramic tours of northern and southern Xinjiang. With “slow travel in Xinjiang” as its core, it upgrades the transportation function of traditional special trains into a travel space integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and social interaction. The train adopts a full-train bathroom design and is equipped with audio-visual systems, chess and card rooms, karaoke halls, and even a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team, allowing tourists to avoid frequently changing hotels during the 17-day journey and truly realize the immersive experience of “vacation as soon as you board, attractions as soon as you get off.”
[Full analysis of compartments:Multiple choices from economy to high-end]
🛏 ️Four-person compartment (7.2㎡)
Capacity:4 people (upper and lower berths)
Berth size:0.7×1.95 meters
Bathroom:✅
Facility highlights:Noise reduction technology, storage lockers, charging ports, reading lights
Suitable for:Family trips, budget-sensitive tourists

Dahe Zhinan special train: a mobile “five-star inn” crossing the north and south of Xinjiang 🚂✨🛏 ️Three-person compartment (7.2㎡)
Capacity:3 people (upper and lower berths)
Berth size:0.7×1.95 meters
Bathroom:✅
Facility highlights:Same as the four-person compartment, with more compact space utilization
Suitable for:Friends traveling together, small families
🛏 ️Double compartment (7.2㎡)
Capacity:2 people (double bed/twin beds optional)
Berth size:0.7×1.95 meters
Bathroom:✅
Facility highlights:Upgraded bedding, privacy curtains, luggage racks

[Train positioning: redefining the “mobile palace” of in-depth Xinjiang travel]Suitable for:Couples, lovers, business travel
🚂 Special train operation information
Starting point:Zhengzhou/Luoyang (departure) → Urumqi (return)
Stations along the way:Xi’an, Lanzhou (can board)
Operating years:2027 brand-new upgraded version (specific train numbers subject to China Railway Group scheduling)
[17-day panoramic itinerary:Every day is a golden ratio of “attractions + leisure”]
According to the latest 2027 schedules (May 9/30, June 17, July 5/24, August 25, September 11), the itinerary is designed to balance depth and comfort:
D1-2:Board in Zhengzhou/Luoyang, enjoy the northwest scenery along the way, and freely use the train’s entertainment facilities (tour duration: all day; rest time: sufficient)
D3:Arrive in Turpan and adapt to the climate (tour duration: 4 hours; rest time: lunch break + free time in the evening)
D4:Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley, return to the special train in the evening to Kashgar (tour duration: 6 hours; rest time: overnight on the train)

The Dahe Zhinan special train is not an ordinary tourist train, but a “mobile vacation complex” tailor-made for panoramic tours of northern and southern Xinjiang. With “slow travel in Xinjiang” as its core, it upgrades the transportation function of traditional special trains into a travel space integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and social interaction. The train adopts a full-train bathroom design and is equipped with audio-visual systems, chess and card rooms, karaoke halls, and even a dedicated dining car and a professional chef team, allowing tourists to avoid frequently changing hotels during the 17-day journey and truly realize the immersive experience of “vacation as soon as you board, attractions as soon as you get off.”D5:Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake (tour duration: 5 hours; rest time: lunch break in Tashkurgan)
D6:White Sand Lake, home visits to people of all ethnic groups (tour duration: 4 hours; rest time: nap on the train back to Kashgar)
D7:Kashgar Old City, (tour duration: 5 hours; rest time: on the special train to Kuqa)
D8:Southern section of Duku Highway, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon (tour duration: 6 hours; rest time: camping experience in Bayanbulak Grassland)
D9-10:Nalati Air Grassland, Sayram Lake (tour duration: 5 hours per day; rest time: comfortable overnight stay in Yining hotel)
D11-13:Kanas, Hemu, Wucaitan (tour duration: 6 hours per day; rest time: hotel changes in Jiadengyu/Burqin)
D14-15:Tianshan Tianchi, Grand Bazaar, return special train (tour duration: 4 hours; rest time: sightseeing on the train + catching up on sleep)
D16-17:Pass through Lanzhou/Xi’an, end of journey (rest time: free activities all day)
[Price transparency:Latest 2027 charging standards]
💰 Tour dates and prices (subject to contract)
May 9/30:

[Full analysis of compartments: multiple choices from economy to high-end]4-person upper berth:15999-19999 yuan/person
4-person lower berth:17999-21999 yuan/person
2-person compartment:39999-45999 yuan/person
June-August golden period:
4-person upper berth:19999 yuan/person
4-person lower berth:21999 yuan/person
2-person compartment:45999 yuan/person
👶 Child policy:
Under 6 years old:5999-6999 yuan/person (including special train berth, meals, and seat)
Over 6 years old:Same as adult standard

🛏️Four-person compartment (7.2㎡)💡 Additional fees:
Land portion:4-person compartment 1500-2800 yuan; 2-person compartment 2200-3500 yuan
Special offer for the 3rd person in a 2-person compartment:Under 6 years old 13999-15999 yuan/person; over 6 years old 19999-23999 yuan/person
(Prices may fluctuate with schedules, subject to the contract signed by both parties)
[Full booking process:Four steps from consultation to travel]
1️⃣ Consultation and selection
Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seats, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2️⃣ Submit information
Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3️⃣ Pay deposit
Pay a deposit according to the compartment class (usually 30% of the total cost) and obtain an official travel receipt.

Capacity: 4 people (upper and lower berths) 4️⃣ Sign contract
Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change clauses, and other details.
5️⃣ Settle the balance
Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, issue the tour notification, boarding guide, and packing list.
[Service standards:Details determine the experience]
✅ Included items:
Special train seats, full-board meals (including Xinjiang specialty meals), seats, guide service fees, land hotel accommodation (excluding scenic area tickets)
❌ Excluded items:
Scenic area tickets, personal consumption, travel accident insurance
🍽 ️Dining features:

Berth size: 0.7×1.95 metersMeals are provided daily, catering to both northern and southern tastes, including Xinjiang classics such as big plate chicken and hand-grabbed rice, as well as light dishes. The meal standard is 50-80 yuan per person per meal, with 10 people per table (children’s meals must be informed in advance).
[Five major service features:Understanding Xinjiang better than ordinary special trains]
1️⃣ Accommodation upgrade:The land portion selects local four-star hotels, scenic areas such as Kanas arrange characteristic wooden cabins, and the special train bathroom compartments are comparable to mobile boutique hotels.
2️⃣ Customized dining:Each group is equipped with a professional chef who changes the menu according to tourists’ tastes and provides seasonal fruits and yogurt daily.
3️⃣ Pace control:Daily tour duration is controlled at 4-6 hours, with a 1-2 hour rest at noon to avoid altitude fatigue.
4️⃣ Medical support:The group is equipped with first-aid kits and common medicines, and all guides have received basic first-aid training.
5️⃣ Social space:The train has public activity areas where tourists can freely organize chess and card tournaments, photography sharing sessions, and other activities.
[Comparative advantages:Why choose Dahe Zhinan?]
🆚Dining:Ordinary special trains mostly provide boxed meals, while Dahe Zhinan provides freshly made hot meals and can customize light/heavy-flavor menus.
🆚Pace:Traditional tour groups have more than 6 hours of daily driving. Dahe Zhinan transfers long-distance transportation to the night special train, focusing on attractions during the day.
🆚Service:Ordinary special train guides are recommended to be responsible for commentary, while Dahe Zhinan guides also serve as “life butlers,” assisting with luggage handling, photography, and more.

Bathroom: ✅🆚Comfort:Ordinary special trains are mainly hard sleepers, while Dahe Zhinan has all soft sleeper standards and is equipped with bathrooms and charging ports.
[Suitable groups:These tourists should choose it most]
👵 Retired elderly:No need to frequently change hotels, can rest at any time on the special train, and the itinerary pace is slow.
👨👩👧👦 Family tourists:Child-friendly policies, lower costs for children under 6, and family compartment options are provided.
📸 Photography enthusiasts:The itinerary covers 90% of Xinjiang’s classic photography spots, and the special train operation time avoids strong midday light.
🚗 People prone to motion sickness:The whole journey is mainly by special train, with daily land driving not exceeding 3 hours.
[Three major reasons for continued popularity]
1️⃣ Rarity:This is the only full-train bathroom special train recommended in all of Xinjiang. Only 7 departure dates are recommended for 2027, and seats are tight.
2️⃣ Reputation accumulation:In 5 years of operation, there have been zero major complaints, and the repeat purchase rate of old customers exceeds 40%.
3️⃣ Flexible changes:In case of extreme weather or policy changes, the itinerary can be reasonably changed by mutual agreement, striving to ensure the experience.
For consultation and registration, please contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the latest 2027 remaining seat information and discount plans! 📞💬
(Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with schedules, subject to the contract signed by both parties)
How to sign up for the 2026 Dahe Zhinan tourist special 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 lying-down tour and a boutique special train experience, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign contracts and sign up, and check real-time special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.