South of the Great River Tourist Train Xinjiang North and South 17 Day Tour Route

How to book tickets for the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ tourist train departing from Zhengzhou? The 2026 ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ tourist train must be booked through the officially recognized travel agency channel designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For the specific booking process, please consult Customer Manager Yang Jia.
🚂 Where to book tickets for the 2026 ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train? — A worry-free choice for a slow-paced, in-depth tour of Xinjiang
Want to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities all at once, without frequently moving luggage, changing hotels, or rushing through itineraries? In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special tourist train continues its ‘mobile hotel + cultural slow travel’ model, offering a comfortable and hassle-free in-depth Xinjiang experience for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists. This route starts from Zhengzhou, Henan, crosses the northwest, and traverses the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. The entire journey lasts 17 days, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ rhythm—focusing on sightseeing during the day and sleeping comfortably on the train at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery changes along the way.’
🚆 Train Overview:A ‘Walking Home’ Starting from Central China
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train is operated with support from China Railway Zhengzhou Group. The train departs from Zhengzhou Station, passes through Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other places to enter Xinjiang, and finally returns in a loop. It is not an ordinary train but a tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and tour guides, especially suitable for tourists who are not used to long car rides and want to reduce travel fatigue.
The biggest feature of this route is its relaxed pace, meticulous service, and senior-friendly design. The entire train is equipped with en-suite compartments, medical function areas, and multi-functional entertainment carriages, with a professional chef team customizing light and nutritious meals, balancing health and taste. Compared to other ways of entering Xinjiang, this special train eliminates the need to repeatedly pack luggage or frequently change accommodations, truly achieving ‘one berth all the way, easy travel everywhere.’
🛏 ️ Compartment Introduction:Private and Comfortable, Choose as Needed
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train offers various compartment types, all built to hotel room standards, focusing on quietness and convenience:

🚂 Where to book tickets for the 2026 ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train? — A worry-free choice for a slow-paced, in-depth tour of Xinjiang2-person compartment:One room with one bathroom, suitable for couples or friends traveling together, with strong privacy
3-person compartment:One room with one bathroom, spacious, suitable for families or groups of three traveling together
4-person compartment:One room with one bathroom, economical and practical, suitable for groups of friends or family
All compartments are equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, constant-temperature toilets, emergency call buttons, high-resilience latex mattresses, personal charging ports, and reading lights. The carriages use noise-reduction technology, with anti-slip carpets in the aisles, widened stairs with handrails, and details reflecting care for the elderly. The specific compartment area may vary slightly by train model; it is recommended to confirm detailed parameters with customer service when booking.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Route Facts)
17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Highway Edition) Brief Itinerary:
D1 Board the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang

Want to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities all at once, without frequently moving luggage, changing hotels, or rushing through itineraries? In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special tourist train continues its ‘mobile hotel + cultural slow travel’ model, offering a comfortable and hassle-free in-depth Xinjiang experience for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists. This route starts from Zhengzhou, Henan, crosses the northwest, and traverses the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. The entire journey lasts 17 days, adopting a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ rhythm—focusing on sightseeing during the day and sleeping comfortably on the train at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with you, and the scenery changes along the way.’D2 Board the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic family visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Garden – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin

🚆 Train Overview: A ‘Walking Home’ Starting from Central China D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Depart from Urumqi on the special train for the return journey
D16 Enjoy the scenery of the northwest, disembark from the special train along the way

The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train is operated with support from China Railway Zhengzhou Group. The train departs from Zhengzhou Station, passes through Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other places to enter Xinjiang, and finally returns in a loop. It is not an ordinary train but a tourism product integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and tour guides, especially suitable for tourists who are not used to long car rides and want to reduce travel fatigue.Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark from the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The opening of scenic spots, road conditions, weather, etc. involved in the itinerary may affect the actual arrangement; both parties can negotiate reasonable changes.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (Based on Local Route Facts)

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 the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
May 9, 2026:
4-person en-suite compartment upper berth:15,999 RMB/person
4-person en-suite compartment lower berth:17,999 RMB/person

The biggest feature of this route is its relaxed pace, meticulous service, and senior-friendly design. The entire train is equipped with en-suite compartments, medical function areas, and multi-functional entertainment carriages, with a professional chef team customizing light and nutritious meals, balancing health and taste. Compared to other ways of entering Xinjiang, this special train eliminates the need to repeatedly pack luggage or frequently change accommodations, truly achieving ‘one berth all the way, easy travel everywhere.’4-person en-suite compartment child:5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
2-person en-suite compartment:39,999 RMB/person
2-person en-suite compartment value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land); 19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026:
4-person en-suite compartment upper berth:19,999 RMB/person
4-person en-suite compartment lower berth:21,999 RMB/person
4-person en-suite compartment child:6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
2-person en-suite compartment:45,999 RMB/person

🛏️ Compartment Introduction: Private and Comfortable, Choose as Needed2-person en-suite compartment value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old); 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Prices same as the May 30 departure.
> Warm Reminder:The above are currently announced reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to market conditions; please refer to the final signed contract.
📝 Booking Process (Through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1. Consult the itinerary: Contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, stating the number of travelers, preferred compartment type, and departure date.
2. Confirm seats: After selecting a departure date, provide identity information (those over 65 are recommended to provide a health statement), and customer service will reserve seats for you.
3. Pay a deposit: Follow the instructions to pay a partial deposit to lock in the spot; multiple payment methods are supported.

The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train offers various compartment types, all built to hotel room standards, focusing on quietness and convenience:4. Sign the contract: After receiving the electronic contract, check the itinerary, costs, and service content, and sign after confirmation.
5. Pay the balance: Pay the remaining amount according to the contract’s agreed time, and receive the departure notice and detailed guide before departure.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries, please directly contact the travel agency’s customer service to get the latest departure availability, compartment details, and contract documents.
🧾 Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions:Special train soft sleeper accommodation (with en-suite bathroom), first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, local air-conditioned tour bus transfers, full-journey Chinese-speaking tour guide service, meals on the special train and on land (as per the itinerary), accompanying staff service, and travel accident insurance.
Exclusions:Personal expenses, single room supplement (for solo travelers, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances need to be negotiated separately), meals not specified, internal scenic area transportation, and optional activities.
> Note:Specific service content, meal standards, vehicle arrangements, etc., are subject to actual consultation and contract.

2-person compartment: One room with one bathroom, suitable for couples or friends traveling together, with strong privacy👥 Target Audience and Reasons for Popularity
This special train is especially suitable for retirees, tourists who are not comfortable with long car rides, and family groups who want a deep, slow tour of Xinjiang. Its continued popularity is due to:
No need to move luggage throughout the journey, reducing travel fatigue
Light and low-oil meals, meeting health and wellness needs
Equipped with on-board medical staff, ensuring emergency support
Most fellow travelers are of similar age, creating a harmonious atmosphere
A well-paced itinerary, avoiding ‘checklist-style’ rushing
Compared to self-driving or regular tour groups, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ special train turns long-distance travel into leisure time, making the Xinjiang trip a true enjoyment rather than a burden.
To learn about the latest 2026 departure availability or compartment details, feel free to consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (phone or WeChat available through the travel agency channel).