South of the Great River Zhengzhou Departure Online and Offline Registration Portal Full Summary Multiple Booking Methods Available

How to buy tickets for the 2026 ‘Great River South’ tourist train? Tickets for the ‘Great River South’ tourist train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Manager Guo Jing of the ‘Great River South’ department via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels such as 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once, but worried about the fatigue of self-driving and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Great River South’ tourist train offers a worry-free solution where ‘the train follows you.’ This guide will provide a detailed analysis of this 16-17 day in-depth Xinjiang tour from aspects such as route highlights, registration methods, and cost details.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:Great River South, Direct to Xinjiang
The ‘Great River South’ tourist train is based on the ‘Central Plains Railway · Great River South’ comfortable tourist train built by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. The train body has been specially modified, turning long-distance travel into comfortable ‘lying down travel.’
✨ Train Features
🛌 Hotel-style Sleeper:The entire train features soft sleeper compartments, offering 2/3/4-bed rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, wet-dry separation, constant-temperature toilets, and emergency call buttons, ensuring privacy and safety.
👵 Elderly-friendly Design:The carriages feature threshold-free passages, anti-slip carpets, widened ladders, and fluorescent handrails, making them very friendly for elderly passengers.
🎲 Rich Entertainment:Equipped with a multi-functional entertainment room for tea tasting, karaoke, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and a 24-hour train butler.
🏞 ️ Itinerary Overview
Core Experience:One trip covers the highlights of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang, including famous attractions like Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Kanas, and Sayram Lake.
Special Transportation:Experience the essence of the ‘Four Seasons in One Day’ Duku Highway, and use the train to ‘follow you’ between attractions, avoiding travel fatigue.
Pacing Arrangement:Adopts a ‘depart at night, arrive in the morning’ mode, resting on the train and playing energetically during the day, suitable for travelers of all ages.
📅 Simplified Itinerary Overview
> D1 Board the ‘Great River South’ special train along the way, starting a pleasant journey
> Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
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> D2 Board the ‘Great River South’ special train along the way, rest or entertain freely on the train

🚂 Want to see Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities all at once, but worried about the fatigue of self-driving and frequent hotel changes? The ‘Great River South’ tourist train offers a worry-free solution where ‘the train follows you.’ This guide will provide a detailed analysis of this 16-17 day in-depth Xinjiang tour from aspects such as route highlights, registration methods, and cost details.> Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
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> D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
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> D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, ‘Great River South’ Train
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> D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
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> D6 Tashkurgan – Local Family Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
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> D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Train to Kuqa
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> D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
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> D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
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> D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six Star Street – Yining

🗺️ Route Highlights: Great River South, Direct to Xinjiang>
> D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Train to Beitun
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> D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jia登峪/Burqin
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> D13 Jia登峪/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
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> D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
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> D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the train back
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> D16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, get off the train along the way
> Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
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> D17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
> Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 2026 Price and Departure Schedule Reference

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Customized Travel Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience, add as friend to send itinerary and pricing
The ‘Great River South’ tourist train is based on the ‘Central Plains Railway · Great River South’ comfortable tourist train built by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. The train body has been specially modified, turning long-distance travel into comfortable ‘lying down travel.’🗓 ️ Departure Schedule
May 9, 2026
May 30, 2026
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
💸 Berth Prices
| Departure Date | Berth Type | Price (RMB/person) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| May 9 | 4-bed upper berth | 15999 |
| | 4-bed lower berth | 17999 |
| | 4-bed child (under 6) | 5999 |
| | 2-bed room | 39999 |
| | 2-bed room 3rd person (under 6) | 13999 |
| | 2-bed room 3rd person (6+) | 19999 |
| May 30 and later | 4-bed upper berth | 19999 |
| | 4-bed lower berth | 21999 |
| | 4-bed child (under 6) | 6999 |

✨ Train Features| | 2-bed room | 45999 |
| | 2-bed room 3rd person (under 6) | 15999 |
| | 2-bed room 3rd person (6+) | 23999 |
📌 Child Fee Explanation
No berth on train, no bed on land:Child fee applies to children who do not occupy a separate berth or bed.
Service Standard:Children aged 6 and above who choose the ‘Value 3rd Person’ service will receive the same service standard as adults.
⚠ ️ Warm Reminder
The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to departure, berth, policy, and other factors. All prices and discounts are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 Registration and Consultation Guide
You can consult and register for the ‘Great River South’ tourist train through the following two methods:
1. Official Channel: Railway 12306 App
Click ‘Railway · Tourism’ or ‘Tickets · Tourism’ on the app homepage.
Enter the ‘Tourist Train’ section and search for ‘Central Plains Railway · Great River South.’
Select the route, date, and room type, and complete the booking as prompted.
2. Travel Agency Channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
You can also contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for route details and booking assistance.
Contact Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229

🛌 Hotel-style Sleeper: The entire train features soft sleeper compartments, offering 2/3/4-bed rooms, all equipped with bathrooms, wet-dry separation, constant-temperature toilets, and emergency call buttons, ensuring privacy and safety.Warm Reminder:Specific departure and meeting point details should be confirmed with the travel agency customer service at the time of registration.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
🧾 Included Items
Transportation:Corresponding berth fee on the train (including bathroom).
Accommodation:Hotel stays in towns listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary.
Ground Transportation:Tour buses and scenic area shuttle buses.
Guide Service:Full-tour guide commentary and train butler service.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
🚫 Excluded Items
Personal transportation costs to and from the departure point.
Meals not specified in the itinerary and personal expenses (e.g., drinks, laundry).
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policy).
🛡 ️ Service and Tips
Elderly-friendly Service:The train offers various convenient facilities for elderly passengers; it is recommended to inform the travel agency in advance if needed.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, the travel agency may reasonably change the itinerary; please understand.
Personal Safety:Please follow scenic area regulations and take care of personal safety and belongings.
Final Confirmation:All service details are subject to the itinerary and the final signed travel contract.
2026 ‘Great River South’ Train Ticket Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase