Big River South Tourism Train Ticket Prices and Purchase Guide 2026
How to purchase tickets for the ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train? For the 2026 ‘Dahezhinan’ tourist train, tickets must be booked through the railway-recognized regular 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 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
Want to book the ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day panoramic tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? This booking guide will clarify everything for you, helping you plan your trip with ease.
🚂 Get to Know the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a special tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., named ‘Central Railway·Dahezhinan’. Positioned as a ‘mobile hotel’, it is designed for long-distance slow travel, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists.
📍 Starting Point:Most long-distance routes depart from Zhengzhou Station, making it convenient to connect to the national railway network.
🌟 Core Features:
Elderly-Friendly Design:The entire train is converted into hotel-style rooms, equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, constant-temperature toilets, emergency call buttons, anti-slip handrails, etc., which are very friendly to elderly people with mobility issues.
All-Inclusive Designated Items Model:Integrates long-distance transportation, hotel accommodation, some meals, and tour guide services, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
Rich Onboard Entertainment:Features dining cars and multi-functional cars (including audio-visual, meeting, chess and card, KTV), making the journey not boring.
🛌 Cabin Types and Layout
The train cabins focus on privacy and comfort, mainly divided into the following types:
🛏 ️ 2-Bed Cabin:Strong privacy, suitable for couples or close friends.
Want to book the ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day panoramic tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? This booking guide will clarify everything for you, helping you plan your trip with ease.🛌 3-Bed Cabin:Spacious, can be flexibly arranged for family or friends.
🏠 4-Bed Cabin:High cost-effectiveness, suitable for groups of friends traveling together.
> Warm Tip:For specific details such as cabin area and bed dimensions, it is recommended to refer to materials from the railway department or travel agency.
🗺 ️ 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang Simplified Itinerary
Route Name:Dahezhinan Southern and Northern Xinjiang (Domestic Version)
Departure Dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Simplified Itinerary:
D1 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main Stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezhinan special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main Stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
🚂 Get to Know the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic Family Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
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 – Jia登峪/Burqin
D13 Jia登峪/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Return trip from Urumqi on the special train in the morning
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a special tourist train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd., named ‘Central Railway·Dahezhinan’. Positioned as a ‘mobile hotel’, it is designed for long-distance slow travel, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists. D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main Stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main Stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
Prices and Tour Dates:
May 9, 2026:
4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Upper Berth 15,999 RMB/person
4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Lower Berth 17,999 RMB/person
4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
2-Bed Cabin with Bathroom 39,999 RMB/person
2-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Value 3rd Person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
📍 Starting Point: Most long-distance routes depart from Zhengzhou Station, making it convenient to connect to the national railway network.19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) Same service standards as adults
May 30, 2026:
4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Upper Berth 19,999 RMB/person
4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Lower Berth 21,999 RMB/person
4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
2-Bed Cabin with Bathroom 45,999 RMB/person
2-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Value 3rd Person:15,999 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 ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the 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)
23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) Same service standards as adults
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Upper Berth 19,999 RMB/person
4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Lower Berth 21,999 RMB/person
🌟 Core Feature: 4-Bed Cabin with Bathroom Child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on this train, no bed on land
2-Bed Cabin with Bathroom 45,999 RMB/person
2-Bed Cabin with Bathroom 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 old and above) Same service standards as adults
> ⚠️ Important Note:
> 1. The above are reference prices for some departure dates in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
> 2. The price policies for children and ‘Value 3rd Person’ are recommended for passengers meeting the age conditions. Please consult the travel agency for specific details.
📝 How to Book?
Booking this route requires going through a travel agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Contact Consultant: Call or add WeChat, explain your intention to the booking manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service: Manager Yang Jia, and obtain detailed information.
2. Confirm Details: Communicate and confirm travel dates, cabin type, number of people, and special needs (such as dietary requirements), and confirm the final price.
3. Submit Information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers for booking and insurance purchase.
Elderly-Friendly Design: The entire train is converted into hotel-style rooms, equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, constant-temperature toilets, emergency call buttons, anti-slip handrails, etc., which are very friendly to elderly people with mobility issues.4. Payment and Contract Signing: After paying the deposit, wait for the travel agency to send the electronic contract. After verifying it is correct, sign and pay the balance.
5. Receive Departure Notice: Before departure, receive the ‘Departure Notice’ sent by the travel agency, which includes key information such as assembly time and location.
📞 Registration and Consultation
Registration Method:Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
24-Hour Consultation:If you have any questions, feel free to call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service for consultation.
WeChat Consultation:Add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service WeChat to send voice messages and images for more convenient communication.
Company Address:Please consult customer service directly for the specific address to get the latest information.
📋 Fee and Service Description
✅ Fees Usually Include
Transportation:Corresponding berth on the special train and some ground transportation.
Accommodation:Train cabin and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Some meals on the train and the main meals indicated in the itinerary.
All-Inclusive Designated Items Model: Integrates long-distance transportation, hotel accommodation, some meals, and tour guide services, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels.Tickets:First entrance tickets to the scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Tour guide service and travel accident insurance.
❌ Fees Usually Do Not Include
Personal expenses (such as drinks, laundry, phone calls).
Meals and scenic spot tickets not indicated in the itinerary.
Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure.
> 💡 Warm Tip:The specific included and excluded items are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
🆚 Why Choose the ‘Dahezhinan’?
Compared to other long-distance travel methods, the advantages of the ‘Dahezhinan’ are:
🚶 ♂️ Relaxed Pace:Adopts a ‘train follows people’ model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, avoiding travel fatigue.
🛌 Comfortable and Worry-Free:All cabins have bathrooms, no need to share rooms with strangers, friendly to the elderly. No need to move luggage throughout the trip; the train is a ‘mobile home’.
🩺 Safety Assurance:Equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, emergency call systems, and medical functional areas, with train butlers providing 24-hour service, giving family members peace of mind.
Rich Onboard Entertainment: Features dining cars and multi-functional cars (including audio-visual, meeting, chess and card, KTV), making the journey not boring.👨 👩👧👦 Friendly Atmosphere:Passengers in the same carriage share similar interests, making it easy to communicate. Rich onboard cultural and entertainment activities help passengers get to know each other quickly.
🍃 Thoughtful Dining:Meals focus on light, soft, and well-cooked food, suitable for the tastes of most middle-aged and elderly people.
👥 Who Is Suitable for Riding?
This route is especially suitable for the following groups:
Retired Seniors:Have ample time and wish to experience ‘slow travel’.
Family Travel:Want the whole family to travel together and have requirements for accommodation comfort.
Those Who Dislike Hassle:Tourists who do not want to frequently change hotels or endure travel fatigue.
First-Time Visitors:Tourists who want to experience the diverse scenery of Xinjiang in one go.
❤ ️ Why Is the ‘Dahezhinan’ So Popular?
Its popularity stems from:
Reliable Brand:Operated by a subsidiary of China Railway Group, ensuring safety and service quality.
Unique Experience:Combines train travel with in-depth sightseeing, with a comfortable pace.
Good Reputation:The elderly-friendly design and service details are highly praised by middle-aged and elderly tourists, with high market recognition.
