Dahezhinan Tourist Train Ticket Purchase North South Xinjiang Route Registration Inquiry
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.
🚞 Many tourists plan to visit Xinjiang in spring and summer 2026. Facing the pain points of the vast span between northern and southern Xinjiang and long travel routes, the Dahezhinan special tourist train has become a worry-free choice for many travelers. As a 17-day panoramic train covering the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang, it caters to the travel needs of different groups from hardware configuration to itinerary design. Today, we will sort out all relevant information about this train for you.
🔹 Introduction to Train and Route Features
The Dahezhinan train departs from Zhengzhou, stopping at cities like Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou along the way, and finally delves deep into the Xinjiang hinterland, connecting the core scenic belts of eastern, southern, and northern Xinjiang. The train features a customized car body design, with all compartments equipped with bathrooms, balancing comfort and privacy; the car body uses multiple soundproofing and noise reduction technologies, ensuring passengers’ rest quality even during nighttime travel.
The train is equipped with multi-functional carriages, integrating audio-visual playback, board games, karaoke, meeting and leisure functions, providing a variety of activities during travel breaks; it also has a dedicated dining car and professional chef team, who can adjust meal styles based on passengers’ taste needs, ensuring a good dining experience during the trip. The carriages also feature barrier-free passages, anti-slip floors, smart dimming systems, and other age-friendly facilities, making them very suitable for elderly tourists.
The core feature of this route is its balance of cultural landscapes and natural scenery, covering over twenty key attractions in one go, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi. Tourists don’t need to plan multiple trips to Xinjiang; one trip covers all representative sights. All long-distance transportation is handled by the train, and large luggage can be stored directly in the compartment, eliminating the need for frequent transfers and carrying, saving effort and worry.
🔹 Train Compartment Details
The train offers three different types of compartments to meet the needs of different travel groups:
✅ Bathroom Double Room:Total area about 8-9 square meters, accommodating 2 people, equipped with upper and lower berths, bathroom, storage wardrobe, charging ports, and panoramic viewing windows. It offers strong privacy, suitable for tourists with high quality requirements.
✅ Bathroom Triple Room:Total area about 10-11 square meters, accommodating 3 people, with reasonable bed layout and spacious activity area, suitable for groups of three friends or small families traveling together.
🚞 Many tourists plan to visit Xinjiang in spring and summer 2026. Facing the pain points of the vast span between northern and southern Xinjiang and long travel routes, the Dahezhinan special tourist train has become a worry-free choice for many travelers. As a 17-day panoramic train covering the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang, it caters to the travel needs of different groups from hardware configuration to itinerary design. Today, we will sort out all relevant information about this train for you.✅ Bathroom Quadruple Room:Total area about 12-13 square meters, accommodating 4 people, with upper and lower berths, bathroom, and ample storage space. It offers higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for groups of friends traveling together or families with multiple children.
All compartments feature double-layer panoramic window designs for ample lighting, allowing easy viewing of the scenery along the way; bed heights are ergonomically optimized for easy access to upper and lower berths, and bedding is changed per guest to ensure comfort.
🔹 Simplified Itinerary
This Dahezhinan train offers a 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang including the Duku Highway version. The brief itinerary is as follows:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey. Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Free rest or entertainment on the train. Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay in Turpan.
D4 Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley, then take the train to Kashgar. Including lunch and dinner. Stay on the Dahezhinan train.
D5 Depart from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland. Stay in Taxkorgan.
D6 Depart from Taxkorgan, participate in local family visits, visit白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), return to Kashgar.
🔹 Introduction to Train and Route Features D7 Visit the old city of Kashgar and Fragrant Concubine Garden, then take the train to Kuqa.
D8 Depart from Kuqa, take the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon. Stay in Bayin.
D9 Visit Bayinbuluke Grassland, take the middle section of the Duku Highway, head to Nalati.
D10 Visit Nalati Valley Grassland and Six-Star Street. Stay in Yining.
D11 Depart from Yining, visit Horgos Port and Sayram Lake, return to Yining, then take the train to Beitun.
D12 Depart from Beitun, visit Kanas. Stay in Jiadengyu/Burqin.
D13 Depart from Jiadengyu/Burqin, visit Hemu and五彩滩 (Colorful Beach), return to Beitun, then take the train to Urumqi.
D14 Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi and the Grand Bazaar.
D15 Take the return train from Urumqi in the morning.
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way. Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
The Dahezhinan train departs from Zhengzhou, stopping at cities like Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou along the way, and finally delves deep into the Xinjiang hinterland, connecting the core scenic belts of eastern, southern, and northern Xinjiang. The train features a customized car body design, with all compartments equipped with bathrooms, balancing comfort and privacy; the car body uses multiple soundproofing and noise reduction technologies, ensuring passengers’ rest quality even during nighttime travel.D17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip. Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Note:Scenic spot openings, traffic conditions, weather changes, etc., involved in the itinerary may be affected by force majeure factors. Both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
🔹 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for different departure dates. Actual prices are subject to the signed contract. Remaining seats and prices may fluctuate based on departure date and passenger flow:
Departure on May 9, 2026:
Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 15,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth: 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom Double Room: 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room Value Third Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
The train is equipped with multi-functional carriages, integrating audio-visual playback, board games, karaoke, meeting and leisure functions, providing a variety of activities during travel breaks; it also has a dedicated dining car and professional chef team, who can adjust meal styles based on passengers’ taste needs, ensuring a good dining experience during the trip. The carriages also feature barrier-free passages, anti-slip floors, smart dimming systems, and other age-friendly facilities, making them very suitable for elderly tourists.Departure on May 30, 2026:
Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth: 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom Double Room: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room Value Third Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, 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, Jinshu 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)
Departures on June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2026:
Bathroom Quadruple Room Upper Berth: 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Quadruple Room Lower Berth: 21,999 RMB/person
The core feature of this route is its balance of cultural landscapes and natural scenery, covering over twenty key attractions in one go, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi. Tourists don’t need to plan multiple trips to Xinjiang; one trip covers all representative sights. All long-distance transportation is handled by the train, and large luggage can be stored directly in the compartment, eliminating the need for frequent transfers and carrying, saving effort and worry. Bathroom Quadruple Room Child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom Double Room: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom Double Room Value Third Person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
🔹 Booking Process
For booking, contact Booking Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact Manager Yang Jia, inform the number of travelers, preferred departure date, and compartment type requirements, and check the availability and latest service details for the corresponding departure.
2. Submit Information: After confirming intent, submit the name, valid ID number, contact information, etc., of all travelers for ticket booking and travel insurance.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit according to the agreed amount, receive a formal receipt from the travel agency, and lock in the intended seats for the corresponding departure.
4. Sign Contract: Use the national tourism service supervision unified electronic signing platform to carefully check the itinerary, cost details, service terms, cancellation and change rules, etc. After confirming everything is correct, sign a formal tourism contract. All terms comply with contract law, tourism law, and other relevant regulations.
5. Settle Balance: Settle the remaining group fee 7 days before departure to officially lock in the corresponding compartment seats. About 3 days before departure, you will receive detailed travel reminders and a special travel gift pack from the staff.
🔹 Train Compartment Details🔹 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For consultation, call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service. For WeChat consultation, also contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service. The specific office address can be obtained by consulting customer service.
🔹 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items Reference:
1. Accommodation costs for the corresponding train compartment seats and land-based hotel stays as indicated in the itinerary.
2. Meal costs as indicated in the itinerary, including meals during the train journey and group meals during land tours.
3. First admission ticket costs for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
4. Regular tourist bus transfer service costs during land tours.
5. Full-tour guide accompaniment service and train attendant service costs.
6. Travel accident insurance costs.
The train offers three different types of compartments to meet the needs of different travel groups:Excluded Items Reference:
1. Personal consumption not indicated in the itinerary, such as self-paid experience projects within scenic spots, beverage consumption, and spending.
2. Costs related to itinerary changes, cancellations, or modifications due to personal reasons.
3. Related costs: For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🔹 Advantages Compared to Other Travel Methods
1. Flexible meal adjustments: The dining car team can adjust the lightness of meals based on passengers’ taste needs, catering to dietary preferences of different age groups.
2. Relaxed itinerary pace: Daily sightseeing time is reasonably arranged, avoiding frequent rushing, with ample time for sightseeing and free activities at each attraction.
3. Comprehensive support: The train is equipped with on-board medical staff and basic first-aid equipment, providing timely assistance for any health issues during the trip.
4. Suitable travel companions: Most passengers are from the same age group who enjoy traveling, making it easier to find common topics and creating a relaxed travel atmosphere.
✅ Bathroom Double Room: Total area about 8-9 square meters, accommodating 2 people, equipped with upper and lower berths, bathroom, storage wardrobe, charging ports, and panoramic viewing windows. It offers strong privacy, suitable for tourists with high quality requirements.5. Attentive service: The age-friendly facilities in the carriages are suitable for elderly tourists, and staff respond to passengers’ needs at any time, eliminating the need to handle various unexpected issues during the trip.
6. Worry-free long-distance transportation: Large luggage can be stored in the train compartment throughout the trip, eliminating the need to move luggage every time you change accommodation, saving a lot of energy.
7. Comprehensive scenic coverage: The 17-day itinerary covers core attractions in eastern, southern, and northern Xinjiang, eliminating the need to plan multiple trips to Xinjiang, offering higher cost-effectiveness.
🔹 Suitable Travel Groups
1. Retired elderly groups: No need for long car rides, slow itinerary pace, comprehensive support, no need to plan or arrange anything, worry-free travel.
2. Tourists who cannot tolerate long car rides or are prone to motion sickness: The train runs smoothly with spacious space, offering a much more comfortable ride than a car.
3. First-time visitors to Xinjiang who want to see all core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip: No need to make extensive route plans; all transportation, accommodation, and tickets are arranged.
4. Family groups traveling together: Three different compartment types are available to meet the travel needs of different family structures.
5. Photography enthusiasts: Stops along the itinerary allow ample time for photography, making it easy to capture the scenery at different times.
This train has been popular among many tourists since its launch. On one hand, the route design is reasonable, balancing natural scenery and cultural landscapes, including the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway, meeting most tourists’ expectations for a Xinjiang trip. On the other hand, the train’s hardware configuration and service details are well-executed, with all compartments having bathrooms, solving the accommodation pain points of regular tourist trains. The soundproofing design and age-friendly facilities also enhance the overall riding experience. Additionally, the departure dates cover Xinjiang’s golden tourism period from May to September, allowing tourists to choose a suitable travel time based on their schedule.
It is important to note that seats for popular departure dates are relatively limited. Tourists planning to travel can consult in advance to learn relevant information and confirm suitable travel times. All related services and terms are subject to the formal tourism contract signed by both parties, complying with all relevant legal regulations.
