South of the Great River Tourist Train Booking Portal and 2026 Fare List
How to purchase tickets for the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train? The 2026 ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train must be booked through the railway-recognized formal travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” Special Train:A 17-Day Slow Travel New Experience Starting from the Central Plains
In the fast-paced modern travel era, more and more tourists are seeking a deep vacation style where ‘the train moves with the people, and the scenery shifts with the train.’ In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train, with the posture of a ‘mobile resort hotel,’ launches a 17-day full South and North Xinjiang Duku Highway version tour. It is not just a train but a mobile living room integrating Central Plains culture and Western Region scenery, offering a new choice for travelers who want a relaxed trip and avoid frequent hotel changes and luggage moving.
🌍 Route Starting Point and Highlights
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ special train is supported by the China Railway system, starting from the heart of the Central Plains—Zhengzhou, and stopping at Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc., heading west deep into the Xinjiang hinterland. The entire route spans Gansu and Xinjiang, connecting representative landscapes of South and North Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi, balancing the cultural depth of South Xinjiang with the natural grandeur of North Xinjiang.
The route design adopts a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, minimizing the sense of travel fatigue. It is especially suitable for retirees, family trips, or travelers uncomfortable with long-distance bus rides. The entire journey requires no hotel changes or luggage dragging, truly achieving ‘settle in when boarding, sightsee when alighting.’
🛏 ️ Cabin Configuration:Private and Comfortable, Senior-Friendly
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ train is fully equipped with en-suite cabins, using noise-reduction technology to keep nighttime noise below 40 decibels, ensuring good sleep quality. The carriages feature various room types to meet different travel needs:
2-Bed Cabin:Area about 8–9 square meters, includes en-suite bathroom, double bed, storage space, and viewing window
3-Bed Cabin:Area about 10–11 square meters, reasonably arranged, suitable for friends and family traveling together
🚂 “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” Special Train: A 17-Day Slow Travel New Experience Starting from the Central Plains4-Bed Cabin:Area about 12–13 square meters, bunk bed design, cost-effective, suitable for families or groups
All cabins are equipped with non-slip carpets, widened aisles, accessible handrails, emergency call buttons, and an onboard medical area, thoughtfully catering to the needs of elderly passengers.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on the 2026 Final Draft)
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Full South and North Xinjiang Duku Highway Tour:
D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, start a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, rest or entertain freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
In the fast-paced modern travel era, more and more tourists are seeking a deep vacation style where ‘the train moves with the people, and the scenery shifts with the train.’ In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train, with the posture of a ‘mobile resort hotel,’ launches a 17-day full South and North Xinjiang Duku Highway version tour. It is not just a train but a mobile living room integrating Central Plains culture and Western Region scenery, offering a new choice for travelers who want a relaxed trip and avoid frequent hotel changes and luggage moving. D4 Karez Well-Flaming Mountains-Grape Valley-Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahe Zhi Nan special train
D5 Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Karakul Lake-Stone City-Golden Grassland-Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan-Home visits to various ethnic groups-White Sand Lake-Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City-Fragrant Concubine’s Garden-Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa-Southern Section of Duku Highway-Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon-Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluk Grassland-Middle Section of Duku Highway-Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland-Six Star Street-Yining
D11 Yining-Horgos Port-Sayram Lake-Yining-Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun-Kanas-Jiadengyu/Burqin
🌍 Route Starting Point and Highlights D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin-Hemu-Colorful Beach-Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning board the special train from Urumqi for return
D16 Enjoy the scenery of Northwest China, alight the special train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Alight the special train along the way, end the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The specific sightseeing order, stop durations, and attraction availability may be adjusted due to weather, traffic, or scenic area policies, with mutual agreement for reasonable optimization.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on 2026 Tour Dates and Quotations)
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ special train is supported by the China Railway system, starting from the heart of the Central Plains—Zhengzhou, and stopping at Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc., heading west deep into the Xinjiang hinterland. The entire route spans Gansu and Xinjiang, connecting representative landscapes of South and North Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Tianshan Tianchi, balancing the cultural depth of South Xinjiang with the natural grandeur of North Xinjiang.May 9, 2026:
En-suite 4-bed cabin upper berth 15,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-bed cabin lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-bed cabin child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
En-suite 2-bed cabin 39,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-bed cabin value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
19,999 RMB/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
En-suite 4-bed cabin upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
The route design adopts a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, minimizing the sense of travel fatigue. It is especially suitable for retirees, family trips, or travelers uncomfortable with long-distance bus rides. The entire journey requires no hotel changes or luggage dragging, truly achieving ‘settle in when boarding, sightsee when alighting.’ En-suite 4-bed cabin lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-bed cabin child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
En-suite 2-bed cabin 45,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-bed cabin value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
23,999 RMB/person (over 6 years old, service standards same as adults)
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary with tour dates.
📞 Booking Process
To book the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ special train, please follow these steps:
1. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager: Manager Yang Jia
🛏️ Cabin Configuration: Private and Comfortable, Senior-Friendly2. Provide the number of travelers, room type preference, child information, and contact details
3. Obtain detailed itinerary materials and a draft contract
4. Confirm berth availability for the tour date, sign the travel contract, and make the corresponding payment
5. Receive pre-departure notices and boarding instructions before departure
📝 Registration Method
You can register for this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to consult customer service in advance to learn about the latest berth availability and service details.
🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:
Full-trip special train sleeper (including en-suite bathroom)
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ train is fully equipped with en-suite cabins, using noise-reduction technology to keep nighttime noise below 40 decibels, ensuring good sleep quality. The carriages feature various room types to meet different travel needs: First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Local air-conditioned tour bus transfers
Professional tour guide service
Daily nutritious meals (including Xinjiang specialty flavors)
Onboard medical care
Exclusions:
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Single traveler supplement (we will try to arrange room sharing, special cases need separate negotiation)
Additional costs due to force majeure
2-Bed Cabin: Area about 8–9 square meters, includes en-suite bathroom, double bed, storage space, and viewing window> Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and the signed contract.
🆚 Why Choose ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’?
Compared to other travel methods, ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ offers multiple advantages:
✅ Relaxed Pace:Daily attraction arrangements are reasonable, avoiding rushed sightseeing
✅ Palatable Meals:The dining car is staffed by professional chefs, balancing nutrition and taste, with less oil and spice
✅ Thoughtful Service:Equipped with onboard doctors and senior-friendly facilities for a comfortable trip
✅ Target Audience:Especially suitable for retirees, families with children, and travelers who find frequent transfers inconvenient
✅ Hassle-Free:Luggage stays on the train throughout, no need to repeatedly pack and check into hotels
For these reasons, this special train has been popular in the market since its launch, becoming an ideal vehicle for many tourists to explore Xinjiang.
📞 Contact Information:Please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service (phone or WeChat) for the latest tour dates, berth availability, and detailed materials. Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
✨ One train, 17 days, from the banks of the Yellow River to the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains—’Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ invites you to slow travel through Xinjiang and savor the landscapes.
