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How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan tourism special train? Tickets for the Dahe Zhi Nan tourism special train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Manager Guo Jing of the Dahe Zhi Nan Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
Want to sign up for the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ Xinjiang special train but confused about ‘where to book, how much it costs, and how to pay’? Don’t worry, this guide will clarify everything for you and help you plan your trip easily.
🚂 Route Overview:Dahe Zhi Nan Hao
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is a comfortable tourism special train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, focusing on a slow travel style of ‘one berth round trip, multiple destinations on one route’.
🛏 🛏️ Accommodation Experience:Offers 2/3/4-person rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, wet-dry separation, and emergency call devices.
🛋 🛋️ Public Spaces:Includes a dining car, multi-functional entertainment room (tea room/chess room/KTV), and incorporates Central Plains cultural elements, offering activities like Henan opera performances and intangible cultural heritage experiences.
👵 Senior-Friendly Design:The carriages feature barrier-free passages, anti-slip carpets, widened ladders, large-font signage, and are equipped with a medical room, making them very friendly for elderly travelers.
📅 Route Theme:The summer and autumn of 2026 will mainly feature the ‘Classic Xinjiang North and South Route’, connecting highlights like Turpan, Kashgar, Kanas, and Sayram Lake.
🗺 🛤️ Simple Itinerary Overview
D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
Want to sign up for the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ Xinjiang special train but confused about ‘where to book, how much it costs, and how to pay’? Don’t worry, this guide will clarify everything for you and help you plan your trip easily.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 – Local Family Visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special 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 – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jia Dengyu/Burqin
D13 Jia Dengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Depart from Urumqi on the special train for return trip
🚂 Route Overview: Dahe Zhi Nan HaoD16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, get off the special train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the special train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 Price and Departure Date Description
🗓 🛤️ 2026 Departure Dates
May 9
May 30
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
💸 Unified Price for All Departures
Bathroom 4-person Room
Upper berth:15999 RMB/person (May 9) / 19999 RMB/person (Other dates)
Lower berth:17999 RMB/person (May 9) / 21999 RMB/person (Other dates)
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Customized Travel Car Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and price
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is a comfortable tourism special train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. The entire train features soft sleeper compartment design, focusing on a slow travel style of ‘one berth round trip, multiple destinations on one route’.Children (under 6 years old):5999 RMB/person (May 9) / 6999 RMB/person (Other dates) (No berth on train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person Room
Adults:39999 RMB/person (May 9) / 45999 RMB/person (Other dates)
Value 3rd Person:13999 RMB/person (May 9) / 15999 RMB/person (Other dates) (Under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land)
3rd Person (6 years old and above):19999 RMB/person (May 9) / 23999 RMB/person (Other dates) (Same service standard as adults)
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices. Actual prices may fluctuate due to factors like departure dates and policies. Please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 Booking and Inquiry Channels
You can inquire and book the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ Xinjiang special train through any of the following methods:
1. 📱 Railway 12306 App (Channel)
Enter the ‘Tickets·Travel’ or ‘Railway Travel’ section on the app’s homepage.
Search for ‘Zhongyuan Railway·Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’, select the route, date, and room type.
Complete the information filling and payment as prompted.
🛏️ Accommodation Experience: Offers 2/3/4-person rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, wet-dry separation, and emergency call devices.*Note:Specific departure dates and availability are subject to real-time display on the 12306 system.*
2. 🏢 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (Offline Inquiry)
For detailed itinerary details, service standards, or customization needs, contact the travel agency.
Inquiry Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
Service Hours:It is recommended to call during working hours on weekdays for more detailed information.
📋 Cost and Service Details
Included Costs Reference
Transportation:Berth on the special train and air conditioning costs on the train.
Accommodation:Accommodation costs as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals on the special train.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Guide:Full-tour guide commentary and basic services on the train.
Excluded Costs Reference
🛋️ Public Spaces: Includes a dining car, multi-functional entertainment room (tea room/chess room/KTV), and incorporates Central Plains cultural elements, offering activities like Henan opera performances and intangible cultural heritage experiences. Transportation costs to and from the departure point.
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Services and Guarantees
Train Service:Hotel-style management, equipped with train butler, providing 24-hour service.
Guarantees:The entire train is equipped with emergency call devices, has a medical room, and has emergency plans in place.
Senior-Friendly Details:Carriages have been modified for senior-friendliness, such as anti-slip handrails and barrier-free passages, making it convenient for elderly travelers.
> Important Note:All service details and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the formal travel contract signed with the travel agency.
💡 Practical Booking Tips
1. Plan Early: Special train seats are limited. It is recommended to inquire 1-2 months in advance, especially for popular holidays and summer departures.
2. Choose Berths as Needed: Lower berths are convenient for movement, while upper berths offer better privacy. Choose flexibly based on travel companions’ needs.
3. Confirm the Contract: Before signing, carefully read the itinerary, costs, and cancellation/modification terms, and confirm whether round-trip transportation is included.
4. Prepare Documents: Bring valid identification documents and prepare common medications.
5. Stay Communicative: If you have special needs during the trip, promptly inform the train butler or guide.
2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Special Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
