Dahezhinan 2026 Schedule Route Full Guide
【Dahezhinan Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Dahezhinan Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Want to depart from Zhengzhou, head west all the way to Xinjiang, and see the scenery of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one go?
This ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day panoramic tour of southern and northern Xinjiang by train might be the answer you’re looking for.
🌟 I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Train
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a special tourist train named ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahezhinan’ created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. It is positioned as a long-distance leisure slow travel train, focusing on a comfortable travel experience. The train adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, allowing you to travel while you sleep and play energetically during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and the fatigue of travel.
Departing from Zhengzhou and heading west, the train connects Central Plains culture with northwestern scenery. The interior incorporates Henan elements such as peonies and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival, and is equipped with age-friendly facilities, suitable for travelers of all ages. Whether you are retirees, families with children, or friends traveling together, you can find a comfortable pace here.
🛌 II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Unique Advantages
The Dahezhinan Train features a soft sleeper compartment design throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments, all equipped with bathrooms featuring wet-dry separation, ensuring privacy and comfort. The compartment interiors incorporate Central Plains cultural elements and use noise-reduction technology to create a quiet resting environment.
The train consists of soft sleeper cars, dining cars, and multi-functional cars, fully equipped:
🛏 ️ Bathroom:Provides 24-hour hot water showers, with some compartments equipped with thermostatic toilets and emergency call devices.
🍽 ️ Dining Car:Managed by a professional chef team, offering buffets and table meals that balance health and regional characteristics.
🎲 Multi-functional Car:Integrates audio-visual, meeting, dining, chess, and KTV functions, serving as a social hub during the journey.
🛡 ️ Facilities:The entire train features anti-slip design, equipped with handrails and emergency call systems, and includes a medical function area to ensure passenger safety.
🚂 Want to depart from Zhengzhou, head west all the way to Xinjiang, and see the scenery of both southern and northern Xinjiang in one go?✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
The Dahezhinan Train is committed to providing a one-stop, high-quality travel experience, with highlights including:
🚄 Hassle-free Transportation:Adopts a ‘sightsee by day, travel by night’ model, reducing daytime travel time for a more relaxed trip.
🏨 Comfortable Accommodation:Stay in the train compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to change hotels and making luggage storage more convenient.
🍜 Specialty Dining:The dining car offers specialty dishes such as Xinjiang roast whole lamb and Burqin cold-water fish feast to satisfy your taste buds.
👨 👩👧👦 Professional Team:Equipped with train butlers, guides, interpreters, and medical staff to provide attentive service.
🎉 Rich Activities:Organizes activities like Henan opera performances, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and photography salons on the train to add fun to the journey.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Train
Brief itinerary for the 17-day panoramic tour of southern and northern Xinjiang (Duku version):
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
This ‘Dahezhinan’ 17-day panoramic tour of southern and northern Xinjiang by train might be the answer you’re looking for.Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, breakfast/lunch/dinner, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar, lunch/dinner, Dahezhinan Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic Group Home Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – 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 – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
🌟 I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan TrainD14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Depart from Urumqi by train in the morning for the return journey
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark the train along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
The Dahezhinan special train features bathrooms in all compartments, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet the needs of different groups. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional car is equipped with an audio-visual system, combining meeting, dining, chess, and karaoke functions; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the journey!
Dahezhinan Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth 15,999 RMB/person
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a special tourist train named ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahezhinan’ created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group Co., Ltd. It is positioned as a long-distance leisure slow travel train, focusing on a comfortable travel experience. The train adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, allowing you to travel while you sleep and play energetically during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and the fatigue of travel. Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person compartment 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment value 3rd person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Service standards same as adults
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person compartment 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment 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 and above) Service standards same as adults
Departing from Zhengzhou and heading west, the train connects Central Plains culture with northwestern scenery. The interior incorporates Henan elements such as peonies and the Along the River During the Qingming Festival, and is equipped with age-friendly facilities, suitable for travelers of all ages. Whether you are retirees, families with children, or friends traveling together, you can find a comfortable pace here.June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person compartment upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 4-person compartment child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person compartment 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person compartment 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 and above) Service standards same as adults
Warm reminder:The above are reference prices for some 2026 departures. Actual prices may fluctuate due to factors such as season and berth availability. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
To board the Dahezhinan Train, you can learn about product schedules and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
Reference booking process:
1. Contact and consult: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🛌 II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Unique Advantages2. Choose a product: Based on your own time and preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and seat room type.
3. Submit information: Provide basic identification information such as traveler names and valid ID numbers for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete booking: Pay the booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign a unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
Warm reminder:June to September is the peak tourist season each year, and long-distance train seats are relatively tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat.
📋 VII. Fees and Service Related Information
The service items included in the Dahezhinan Train itinerary are arranged according to uniform standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, and tour support services within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. Specific travel-related rights and fees are based on actual consultation and signing. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
💌 VIII. Final Thoughts
A special train, starting from south of the Yellow River, stretches all the way to the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, packing deserts, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities into a 17-day itinerary. 🚞
If you also want to see a different Xinjiang in a more relaxed and comfortable way, consider adding the ‘Dahezhinan’ to your travel list this year. 📌
To learn about specific berths, children’s policies, or which departure suits you better, you can directly contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, tell him your needs, and let the professionals plan a worry-free and comfortable Xinjiang trip for you. ✨
24-hour consultation and registration
Manager Mai:132-0133-3409 (Mobile/WeChat same number)
Company landline:0991-3333832
The 2026 Dahezhinan Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
