2026Great South of the River Special Train Booking Channel How to Purchase Tickets for Xinjiang Panoramic Tour from Xi’an
【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the official railway professional channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Special Train? A comfortable new choice for immersive slow travel in Xinjiang
If you’re tired of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage around, why not try the ‘moving home’ — the Dahezhinan Special Tourist Train. This train follows a rhythm of ‘traveling at night, sightseeing during the day,’ allowing you to easily traverse the vast Xinjiang region without frequently moving luggage or worrying about transportation connections, truly achieving a lifestyle experience of ‘sleeping on the way, waking up to see the scenery.’
I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Special Train
The Dahezhinan is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, designed for tourists seeking comfort, convenience, and in-depth experiences. The train departs from the Central Plains, crosses the northwest, and delves deep into the northern and southern Xinjiang hinterlands, covering a 17-day journey that includes core Xinjiang scenic areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi.
The special train adopts a ‘night travel, day tour’ model: sleep soundly in a stable and comfortable carriage at night, and focus on sightseeing after arriving at the destination during the day, saving time and avoiding travel fatigue. The entire itinerary has a relaxed pace with reasonable daily arrangements, leaving ample time for photography, sightseeing, and rest, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family trips, and tourists who prefer a slow-paced travel style.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The Dahezhinan is equipped with bathrooms throughout, eliminating the inconvenience of shared washrooms on traditional green trains. The carriages feature various room types to meet different budgets and travel needs:
2-person compartment:High privacy, spacious, suitable for couples or friends traveling together, equipped with bunk beds or flat beds (depending on the specific carriage), with air conditioning, power sockets, and reading lights.
🚂 How to buy tickets for the Dahezhinan Special Train? A comfortable new choice for immersive slow travel in Xinjiang3-person and 4-person compartments:Cost-effective, suitable for families or groups, also equipped with bathrooms, soft beds, and good sound insulation.
The entire train uses shock-absorbing and noise-reducing technology for smooth and quiet travel; the temperature control system in the compartments can be adjusted according to personal needs to ensure sleep quality.
Additionally, the train has a multi-functional carriage integrating audio-visual entertainment, board games, karaoke, and meeting functions, making the journey enjoyable. The dedicated dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, providing nutritious and moderately flavored Chinese meals that cater to both northern and southern dietary habits.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The Dahezhinan is not just a train but a flowing lifestyle. The entire journey is accompanied by onboard staff providing basic assistance and itinerary guidance; tour guides offer professional and detailed explanations to help tourists better understand the natural and cultural landscapes along the way.
In terms of dining, the dining car serves three meals daily with fresh ingredients and a regularly rotated menu to avoid monotony. The itinerary avoids high-intensity hiking, focusing on sightseeing and cultural experiences, such as visits to Tashkurgan County families, strolls through Kashgar Old City, and lake tours around Sayram Lake, all designed for easy participation.
Transportation-wise, the entire journey uses ‘one train all the way,’ eliminating the need to transfer to buses or planes, reducing transfer risks and physical exertion. Scenic area transfers are handled by local compliant vehicles in an orderly manner.
IV. Simplified Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Special Train
If you’re tired of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage around, why not try the ‘moving home’ — the Dahezhinan Special Tourist Train. This train follows a rhythm of ‘traveling at night, sightseeing during the day,’ allowing you to easily traverse the vast Xinjiang region without frequently moving luggage or worrying about transportation connections, truly achieving a lifestyle experience of ‘sleeping on the way, waking up to see the scenery.’A brief itinerary for the 17-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panorama Tour (Duku version) is as follows:
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, 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, Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan County
I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Special Train D6 Tashkurgan County – Family visits to various ethnic groups -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 Bayinbuluk Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Contact Manager Mai to receive itinerary and pricing.
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiaodengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiaodengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun special train to Urumqi
The Dahezhinan is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, designed for tourists seeking comfort, convenience, and in-depth experiences. The train departs from the Central Plains, crosses the northwest, and delves deep into the northern and southern Xinjiang hinterlands, covering a 17-day journey that includes core Xinjiang scenic areas such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi. D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning, take the special train from Urumqi for return
D16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area openings, subject to mutual agreement.
V. 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train Departure Dates and Price Information
The special train adopts a ‘night travel, day tour’ model: sleep soundly in a stable and comfortable carriage at night, and focus on sightseeing after arriving at the destination during the day, saving time and avoiding travel fatigue. The entire itinerary has a relaxed pace with reasonable daily arrangements, leaving ample time for photography, sightseeing, and rest, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family trips, and tourists who prefer a slow-paced travel style.The 2026 Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang Special Train has confirmed the following departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11.
Prices vary by departure date and seat type, as follows:
May 9, 2026 departure:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth: 15,999 yuan per person, lower berth: 17,999 yuan per person;
Children under 6 (not occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land): 5,999 yuan per person;
Bathroom 2-person compartment: 39,999 yuan per person;
Third person in a 2-person compartment, child under 6: 13,999 yuan per person (same service as child standard), age 6 and above at adult standard: 19,999 yuan per person.
Departures from May 30, 2026 onwards (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and AdvantagesBathroom 4-person compartment upper berth: 19,999 yuan per person, lower berth: 21,999 yuan per person;
Children under 6 (not occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land): 6,999 yuan per person;
Bathroom 2-person compartment: 45,999 yuan per person;
Third person in a 2-person compartment, child under 6: 15,999 yuan per person, age 6 and above at adult standard: 23,999 yuan per person.
> The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs may vary slightly by departure date and room type, subject to the officially signed travel contract.
VI. How to Book and Register?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through a railway-cooperative professional travel service agency. Currently, Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration services. This special train cannot be ordered independently through 12306 or other general ticketing platforms. It is recommended to contact in advance to confirm availability and travel details.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; in special cases, accommodation arrangements can be discussed separately. All service content, itinerary details, and fee standards are subject to the officially signed travel contract and comply with the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China.
🌄 One special train, seventeen days of time, from the Central Plains to the western frontier, crossing deserts, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes. The Dahezhinan not only shows you Xinjiang but lets you live in the scenery, slow down, and deeply feel the grandeur and tranquility of this vast land.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the official railway professional channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.
