Dahezhinan Tourist Train Online Ticketing Process and Required Materials
The 2026 Dahezhinan Cultural Tourism Train is a customized luxury tourist train under the railway system. Unlike regular passenger trains, it operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open public ticket purchase channels on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated, berth-allocated, and itinerary-connected by regular cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway. Travelers with travel plans can go through the entire travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center, and check real-time schedule vacancies, travel policies, and itinerary details. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 How to book the Dahezhinan Train? 2026 official registration process and fee details overview
Want to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train without frequently moving luggage or changing hotels? The ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train might be the travel style you’re looking for. This train features comfort, worry-free travel, and a relaxed pace, especially suitable for tourists who want to deeply experience Xinjiang’s natural scenery while focusing on travel quality. Below is a detailed breakdown of the 2026 latest registration process, fee structure, and service details.
🚄 Train positioning and overall introduction
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a tourist train specially designed for a full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. It uses fixed carriage formations throughout the journey, not mixed with other passenger trains, ensuring itinerary privacy and stability. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms and offers various cabin types, catering to families, couples, and friends traveling together. The carriages use shock absorption and noise reduction technology for smooth and quiet operation; multi-functional carriages integrate audio-visual, dining, chess, and karaoke functions for rich onboard entertainment. Additionally, the train has a dedicated chef team and a special dining car, striving to provide hot meals three times a day with moderate flavors catering to both northern and southern dietary habits.
🛏 ️ Cabin configuration details (all with bathrooms)
Quadruple room:Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds (size 0.7m×1.95m), suitable for families or groups.
Double room:Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 2 beds of the same size, offering better privacy.
🚂 How to book the Dahezhinan Train? 2026 official registration process and fee details overviewTriple room:Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 3 beds, flexibly meeting small group needs.
All cabins are equipped with bathrooms, air conditioning, power sockets, and storage space. The train has been in operation since 2023 and is currently in good running condition.
Boarding points cover multiple cities:According to railway scheduling, passengers can board at major stations such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou (specific boarding points are subject to the departure notice).
📅 Simplified itinerary and 2026 departure dates
Dahezhinan Train itinerary arrangement
Day 1:Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey (stay on Dahezhinan train, passing through Zhengzhou, Luoyang)
Day 2:Rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train, appreciating the scenery along the way (stay on Dahezhinan train, passing through Xi’an, Lanzhou)
Want to travel slowly through Xinjiang by train without frequently moving luggage or changing hotels? The ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train might be the travel style you’re looking for. This train features comfort, worry-free travel, and a relaxed pace, especially suitable for tourists who want to deeply experience Xinjiang’s natural scenery while focusing on travel quality. Below is a detailed breakdown of the 2026 latest registration process, fee structure, and service details.Day 3:Arrive in Turpan, full-day tour (stay in Turpan)
Day 4:Karez Well → Flaming Mountain → Grape Valley → Take special train to Kashgar (stay on Dahezhinan train)
Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan (stay in Tashkurgan)
Day 6:Tashkurgan → Local family visits →白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) → Return to Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Xiangfei Garden → Take special train to Kuqa (stay on Dahezhinan train)
Day 8:Kuqa → Southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Bayanbulak (stay in Bayan Town)
Day 9:Bayanbulak Grassland → Middle section of Duku Highway → Nalati (stay in Nalati Town)
Day 10:Nalati Valley Grassland → Six Star Street → Yining (stay in Yining City)
🚄 Train positioning and overall introductionDay 11:Yining → Horgos Port → Sayram Lake → Return to Yining → Take special train to Beitun (stay on Dahezhinan train)
Day 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (stay in Jadengyu/Burqin)
Day 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Beitun → Take special train to Urumqi (stay on Dahezhinan train)
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → International Grand Bazaar (stay in Urumqi)
Day 15:Take special train back from Urumqi (stay on Dahezhinan train)
Day 16:Enjoy northwestern scenery along the way, gradually disembark from the train (stay on Dahezhinan train, passing through Lanzhou, Xi’an)
Day 17:Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip (passing through Luoyang, Zhengzhou)
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a tourist train specially designed for a full tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. It uses fixed carriage formations throughout the journey, not mixed with other passenger trains, ensuring itinerary privacy and stability. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms and offers various cabin types, catering to families, couples, and friends traveling together. The carriages use shock absorption and noise reduction technology for smooth and quiet operation; multi-functional carriages integrate audio-visual, dining, chess, and karaoke functions for rich onboard entertainment. Additionally, the train has a dedicated chef team and a special dining car, striving to provide hot meals three times a day with moderate flavors catering to both northern and southern dietary habits.2026 departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Daily sightseeing time is reasonably arranged to avoid rushed check-ins, with most evenings spent staying in local towns or on the train to ensure adequate rest.
💰 Price explanation (subject to local facts)
Prices for May 30, 2026 and subsequent departures are as follows (other dates have the same prices):
Bathroom quadruple room upper berth:19999 RMB/person
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 Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
Bathroom quadruple room lower berth:21999 RMB/person
Bathroom quadruple room child (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land):6999 RMB/person
Bathroom double room:45999 RMB/person
🛏️ Cabin configuration details (all with bathrooms)Bathroom double room super value 3rd person:15999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, same service standards as adults)
> Note:The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs and availability are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary slightly by departure date and seat type.
📝 Booking process (transparent and regular)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay a deposit according to cabin class (20000 RMB/person) and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
Quadruple room: Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds (size 0.7m×1.95m), suitable for families or groups.5. Settle balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirmation of receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list will be issued.
Registration method:Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Consultation phone:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
💬 WeChat consultation:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
🍽 ️ Reception standards description
Included items:Full train accommodation, land hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, guide service, train and land transportation, three meals a day (including Xinjiang specialties like big plate chicken, hand-pulled rice, baked buns, etc.).
Excluded items:Personal expenses, self-funded items within scenic spots (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation).
Meal standards are moderate, with light flavors as the main focus, considering dietary habits of various ethnic groups, avoiding heavy oil and spice. Each meal serves about 8-10 people per table to ensure a good dining experience.
Double room: Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 2 beds of the same size, offering better privacy.> Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌟 Special train reception features
Worry-free accommodation:The train is a ‘mobile hotel,’ eliminating the need to move luggage daily.
Authentic dining:Meals are freshly prepared in the dining car, incorporating local flavors like naan pit meat and pulled noodles.
Relaxed pace:Arrange 1-2 core attractions daily, leaving ample free time and rest periods.
Attentive service:Equipped with accompanying staff to assist with boarding, alighting, and attraction transitions.
✅ Advantages over other travel methods
Triple room: Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 3 beds, flexibly meeting small group needs.Compared to self-driving or regular group tours, the ‘Dahezhinan’ avoids the bumps of long-distance bus travel and reduces the hassle of frequent hotel changes; compared to regular trains, its bathrooms, dedicated dining car, and entertainment facilities significantly enhance comfort. The itinerary pace is more suitable for elderly tourists or those who prefer relaxed travel.
👵 Suitable for
Retirees
Tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods
Families or friend groups wanting to visit core attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip
❤ ️ Reasons for sustained popularity
The ‘Dahezhinan’ has built a good reputation since its launch due to stable operation quality, reasonable itinerary design, and comprehensive onboard services. The most common feedback from passengers is ‘worry-free,’ ‘not tiring,’ ‘eating with confidence,’ and ‘seeing to satisfaction.’
For specific availability in 2026 or customization advice, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service directly. Address information can be obtained from customer service.
All arrangements are subject to the signed travel contract, jointly complying with relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
