Dahezhinan Special Train Official Ticket Entrance
How to purchase tickets for the Dahezhinan Tourist Train? The 2026 Dahezhinan Tourist Train must be booked through officially recognized railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’s Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Train:Slow travel for 17 days, lying down to explore the Tianshan Mountains from north to south
Many people yearn for the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but are deterred by its vast territory and long distances between attractions, fearing travel fatigue. The 2026 Dahezhinan special train offers a comfortable travel option for such tourists, with no frequent transfers or repeated luggage handling. Wake up at the next scenic spot and easily tour the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang.
This train departs from Zhengzhou and can board at Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou along the way, connecting the Central Plains with the northwestern border region. The train features customized car design, with all compartments equipped with bathrooms and multiple soundproofing technologies for a restful sleep even during night travel. It also includes multi-functional cars with audio-visual systems, offering meeting, dining, chess, and karaoke functions to keep the journey enjoyable. A dedicated dining car with a professional chef team can adjust meal flavors to meet diverse dietary preferences. The route covers southern Xinjiang’s cultural landscapes and northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery, including the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, allowing you to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, ancient cities, and plateaus in one trip without planning.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Details
The train offers three compartment types, selectable based on group size and needs:
2-person compartment:Approximately 7.2-9 square meters, accommodating 2 people, with two berths, separate wet and dry bathroom, wardrobe, multi-port charging, and viewing window. High privacy, suitable for quality-seeking tourists or pairs.
3-person compartment:Approximately 10-11 square meters, accommodating 3 people, with reasonable berth layout and spacious activity area, suitable for groups of three or families.
4-person compartment:Approximately 12-13 square meters, accommodating 4 people, with bunk beds, bathroom, and ample storage. Higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for friends or families with multiple children.
All compartments feature anti-slip floors, SOS call buttons, and ergonomically optimized bed heights for easy access, especially catering to elderly tourists.
🚂 2026 Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Train: Slow travel for 17 days, lying down to explore the Tianshan Mountains from north to south🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Simplified itinerary for the 17-day South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Tour (Duku version):
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Key stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train
Key stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Local family visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
Many people yearn for the magnificent scenery of Xinjiang but are deterred by its vast territory and long distances between attractions, fearing travel fatigue. The 2026 Dahezhinan special train offers a comfortable travel option for such tourists, with no frequent transfers or repeated luggage handling. Wake up at the next scenic spot and easily tour the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang. D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke 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 – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning departure from Urumqi by train
D16 Enjoy northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
This train departs from Zhengzhou and can board at Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou along the way, connecting the Central Plains with the northwestern border region. The train features customized car design, with all compartments equipped with bathrooms and multiple soundproofing technologies for a restful sleep even during night travel. It also includes multi-functional cars with audio-visual systems, offering meeting, dining, chess, and karaoke functions to keep the journey enjoyable. A dedicated dining car with a professional chef team can adjust meal flavors to meet diverse dietary preferences. The route covers southern Xinjiang’s cultural landscapes and northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery, including the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, allowing you to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, ancient cities, and plateaus in one trip without planning.Key stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Key stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Note:Due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot opening status, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for 2026 schedules are as follows. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may vary by schedule. The signed contract prevails:
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
🛏️ Train Compartment Details Bathroom 2-person: 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person value 3rd person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), same service standard as adults
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental 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)
Bathroom 4-person child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person value 3rd person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), same service standard as adults
The train offers three compartment types, selectable based on group size and needs:June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person value 3rd person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old), no berth on train, no bed on land
23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), same service standard as adults
📝 Booking Process
To book this train, follow the process below. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager Yang Jia:
1. Intent Confirmation: Contact Manager Yang Jia to discuss your preferred departure date, group size, room type preference, and nearest boarding point.
2-person compartment: Approximately 7.2-9 square meters, accommodating 2 people, with two berths, separate wet and dry bathroom, wardrobe, multi-port charging, and viewing window. High privacy, suitable for quality-seeking tourists or pairs.2. Seat Verification: Manager Yang Jia will check availability for the corresponding schedule and inform you of the cost details and service inclusions for your chosen room type.
3. Requirement Submission: Submit identity information for all travelers and inform of special needs, such as dietary restrictions or special care requirements for companions.
4. Contract Signing: After confirming all details including itinerary, cost, and service standards, sign a formal tourism service contract.
5. Payment: Pay the corresponding fees as per the contract.
6. Travel Notice: 3-5 days before departure, you will receive a detailed travel notice including meeting time, location, packing list, and precautions.
📞 Registration Method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact customer service by phone or WeChat. For offline consultation addresses, inquire with customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included: Train berth fees for the corresponding room type, land accommodation as per itinerary, meals as per itinerary, first admission tickets for listed attractions, local ground transportation, tour guide service, basic medical service from onboard staff, and travel insurance.
Not included: (Single travelers: we will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation), personal consumption not listed, secondary consumption at attractions (e.g., shuttle buses, boat rides, experience activities), and additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, road conditions, policy changes, temporary scenic spot closures).
3-person compartment: Approximately 10-11 square meters, accommodating 3 people, with reasonable berth layout and spacious activity area, suitable for groups of three or families.Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All service content and rights and obligations are based on the signed tourism contract and relevant tourism laws.
✨ Advantages of Train Travel
Compared to other travel methods and regular tourist trains, the Dahezhinan has clear advantages:
More Comfortable Travel:All compartments have bathrooms, eliminating queues for public facilities. Multiple soundproofing technologies ensure better sleep. Regular tourist trains mostly only have bathrooms in high-end rooms; standard rooms use public facilities.
More Thoughtful Dining:The dining car has a professional chef team that can adjust meal flavors, including light options for those unaccustomed to strong flavors.
More Relaxed Itinerary:Daily sightseeing time is reasonably arranged, with no early wake-ups or rushed travel, meeting slow travel needs.
Better Support:The train has onboard medical staff with basic medications and first aid equipment for timely treatment of discomfort.
Better Companionship:Passengers on this train are often of similar age and travel needs, making it easier to find like-minded companions.
More Hassle-Free Itinerary:Fixed berths throughout the trip eliminate daily packing and hotel changes. Luggage stays in the compartment without repeated handling, avoiding frequent transfers.
👥 Suitable Travelers
4-person compartment: Approximately 12-13 square meters, accommodating 4 people, with bunk beds, bathroom, and ample storage. Higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for friends or families with multiple children.This train suits a wide range of people, especially:
Retired Seniors:Facilities cater to elderly needs, with a slow pace, onboard medical support, and no need to plan itineraries.
Travelers Unable to Handle Long Car Rides:Xinjiang’s long distances between attractions are replaced by sleeper trains, offering a more comfortable experience than regular bus tours.
Family Travelers:Various room types available, with child discounts, and itineraries covering landscapes for all ages.
Travelers Who Don’t Want to Plan:The 17-day itinerary covers core Xinjiang attractions without needing to research, book hotels, or buy tickets—just follow along.
🌟 Why the Train is Popular
This train has been favored by many tourists for several reasons:
First, comprehensive route: The 17-day itinerary includes southern Xinjiang’s cultural and plateau landscapes (Turpan, Kashgar, Pamir) and northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery (Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu), plus the Duku Highway’s southern and middle sections, allowing you to see core attractions without multiple trips.
Second, reasonable schedules: Departures from May to September cover Xinjiang’s spring, summer, and autumn seasons. May offers spring flowers, June-August lush grasslands, and September golden autumn colors. Tourists can choose based on their time and preferred scenery.
Third, thoughtful service: From booking to trip end, dedicated staff assist. The train has 24-hour butler service, professional guides for ground tours, and onboard medical support for a better experience.
Finally, remind all tourists: Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Bring a windbreaker or light down jacket, take sun protection and moisturizing measures, carry valid ID, apply for border permits in advance for border attractions, and respect local customs for a comfortable trip.
