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The 2026 Dahezhinan Luxury Tourist Train is a customized light-luxury railway travel train, different from regular passenger trains. The entire train operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by regular cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway for quota allocation, berth arrangement, and itinerary coordination. Travelers with travel plans can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for registration, berth selection, contract signing, and other complete travel procedures, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and detailed itinerary along the way. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 How to book the Dahezhinan? 2026 official registration process and fee details overview
Want to deeply explore northern and southern Xinjiang with a slow-paced, high-comfort special train journey? The ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train is becoming a reassuring choice for more and more travelers. Unlike traditional group tours with frequent vehicle changes and luggage hauling, this ‘mobile hotel’ that moves throughout the journey makes the trip itself a scenic experience. This article will clearly outline key information for 2026 travel, covering how to register properly, fee structure, service details, and suitable target groups.
🚄 Train positioning and overall introduction
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a high-quality tourist train specially designed for medium-to-long-distance cultural tourism, featuring no vehicle changes throughout the journey, one berth all the way, bathroom facilities, and a slow-paced, in-depth experience. The entire train is equipped with toilets and shower facilities, and features multifunctional carriages for audio-visual entertainment, dining, meeting, chess and cards, and karaoke. A professional chef team provides meals on board, ensuring food hygiene and consistent taste. Its route runs through Xinjiang’s core scenic belt, from Turpan to Kashgar, from the Pamir Plateau to Kanas, covering the essence of the Tianshan Mountains’ north and south, suitable for travelers who want to reduce transportation hassle and focus on travel comfort.
🛏 ️ Detailed cabin configuration (2026 standard)
Quadruple room:Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds (size 0.7m×1.95m), with bathroom
Double room:Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 2 beds of the same size, with bathroom
Triple room:Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 3 beds of the same size, with bathroom

🚂 How to book the Dahezhinan? 2026 official registration process and fee details overview> All cabins feature noise-reduction design, balancing privacy and convenience. The train has been in operation since 2023 and is currently in good service condition.
> Boarding points covered:According to the itinerary, travelers can board at major stations such as Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou in segments (specific details subject to the departure notice).
📅 Simple itinerary and 2026 departure dates
Dahezhinan itinerary arrangement
Day 1:Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey (stay on Dahezhinan special train, passing through Zhengzhou, Luoyang)
Day 2:Rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the special train, enjoying the scenery along the way (stay on Dahezhinan special train, passing through Xi’an, Lanzhou)
Day 3:Arrive in Turpan, full-day sightseeing (stay in Turpan)
Day 4:Karez Well → Flaming Mountain → Grape Valley → Take special train to Kashgar (stay on Dahezhinan special train)

Want to deeply explore northern and southern Xinjiang with a slow-paced, high-comfort special train journey? The ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train is becoming a reassuring choice for more and more travelers. Unlike traditional group tours with frequent vehicle changes and luggage hauling, this ‘mobile hotel’ that moves throughout the journey makes the trip itself a scenic experience. This article will clearly outline key information for 2026 travel, covering how to register properly, fee structure, service details, and suitable target groups.Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan (stay in Tashkurgan)
Day 6:Tashkurgan → Home visits to various ethnic groups →白沙湖 → Return to Kashgar (stay in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb → Take special train to Kuqa (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
Day 8:Kuqa → Southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret 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)
Day 11:Yining → Horgos Port → Sayram Lake → Return to Yining → Take special train to Beitun (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
Day 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (stay in Jadengyu/Burqin)

🚄 Train positioning and overall introductionDay 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu → Colorful Beach → Beitun → Take special train to Urumqi (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → International Grand Bazaar (stay in Urumqi)
Day 15:Take special train from Urumqi for return journey (stay on Dahezhinan special train)
Day 16:Enjoy northwestern scenery along the way, disembark from the special train gradually (stay on Dahezhinan special train, passing through Lanzhou, Xi’an)
Day 17:Disembark from the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip (passing through Luoyang, Zhengzhou)
2026 departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
> The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with reasonable daily sightseeing arrangements and ample rest time, avoiding rushed sightseeing.
💰 Price explanation (based on local finalized version)

The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a high-quality tourist train specially designed for medium-to-long-distance cultural tourism, featuring no vehicle changes throughout the journey, one berth all the way, bathroom facilities, and a slow-paced, in-depth experience. The entire train is equipped with toilets and shower facilities, and features multifunctional carriages for audio-visual entertainment, dining, meeting, chess and cards, and karaoke. A professional chef team provides meals on board, ensuring food hygiene and consistent taste. Its route runs through Xinjiang’s core scenic belt, from Turpan to Kashgar, from the Pamir Plateau to Kanas, covering the essence of the Tianshan Mountains’ north and south, suitable for travelers who want to reduce transportation hassle and focus on travel comfort.May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person upper berth:19999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person lower berth:21999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person child:6999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on special train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room:45999 yuan/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 Xinjiang-wide tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Manager Yang Jia contact: 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:15999 yuan/person (under 6 years old, no berth on special train, no bed on land); 23999 yuan/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:Same prices as above.
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual fees are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary slightly depending on schedule and seat type.

🛏️ Detailed cabin configuration (2026 standard)📝 Booking process (standard and transparent)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia of 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 yuan/person) and receive a formal travel receipt.
4. Sign contract: Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, the customer service will issue the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
> Registration is uniformly handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Please contact the service’s customer service (by phone or WeChat) for inquiries.
🍽 ️ Reception standard explanation

Quadruple room: Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 4 beds (size 0.7m×1.95m), with bathroomIncluded items:Full-journey special train accommodation, first admission tickets to listed attractions, local air-conditioned tour bus, professional guide service, three meals daily (including specialty meals), on-board medical support.
Excluded items:Personal expenses, internal scenic area transportation (for single travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation).
> Meals mainly feature Xinjiang local flavors, balancing northern and southern tastes. Daily dishes are low in oil and spice, focusing on lightness and nutritional balance, with about 8-10 people per table. Specific menus may be adjusted slightly based on season and region.
> Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
🌟 Special train reception features
Hassle-free accommodation:Full-journey special train cabins + selected local hotels, eliminating the trouble of frequent luggage moving
Authentic dining:Arrangements for Xinjiang specialty dishes like baked buns, hand-grabbed rice, and big plate chicken, while accommodating different dietary habits
Attentive service:Equipped with on-board doctor and professional tour leader, focusing on the health and needs of elderly travelers

Double room: Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 2 beds of the same size, with bathroom✅ Why choose the ‘Dahezhinan’?
Compared to other travel methods, this special train has clear advantages:
Relaxed pace, reasonable daily sightseeing time, suitable for those with limited physical strength
Fixed berth throughout the journey, no need to repeatedly pack luggage
Fellow travelers are mostly retirees or family groups, creating a harmonious atmosphere
Light and palatable meals, reducing digestive burden
Comprehensive medical and service support for a more reassuring trip
👥 Suitable for which groups?

Triple room: Cabin area about 7.2㎡, equipped with 3 beds of the same size, with bathroomEspecially recommended for:
Retired elders who want to travel Xinjiang easily
Travelers who are not comfortable with long car rides
Family parent-child trips (significant discounts for children under 6)
In-depth travelers who prefer slow travel and focus on experience
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
With its stable hardware configuration, reasonable itinerary design, and thoughtful service details, the ‘Dahezhinan’ has received praise from travelers for consecutive years. Its ‘mobile hotel’ model truly achieves the ideal travel state of ‘the train moves with the scenery, and the scenery moves with the train.’
📞 Contact information:Please directly contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (by phone or WeChat) to get the latest availability and detailed information. Address details can be confirmed through customer service inquiries.
> Warm reminder:Due to uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, reasonable itinerary changes can be made with mutual agreement. All arrangements are subject to the Tourism Law and the formal contract.