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🚂 2026 Dahezhinan South-North Xinjiang Travel Guide:A Panoramic Tour Option Without Switching Hotels
When planning a trip to South and North Xinjiang, many people worry about the hassle of changing hotels and moving luggage every day, as well as the fatigue of long-distance travel. The 17-day South-North Xinjiang panoramic route on the Dahezhinan train perfectly addresses these pain points.
✨ Basic Introduction to the Train
The Dahezhinan, officially named the Zhongyuan Railway·Dahezhinan Special Tourist Train, is positioned as a mobile station integrating transportation, accommodation, and cultural experiences. It began trial operations in April 2025 and, as of spring 2026, has successfully completed over twenty trips, covering regions such as Henan, Yunnan-Guizhou, Xinjiang, and Northeast China. The train design incorporates Central Plains cultural elements, with a body painted in a golden Yellow River belt style, adorned with details like Yangshao pottery patterns and Longmen flying apsaras, focusing on a comfortable travel experience suitable for families, friends, seniors, and other groups.
✨ Train Carriages and Hardware Features
Cabin Types: All carriages feature cabins with private bathrooms, available in 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person configurations to meet different travel needs. The 2-person cabin is about 7.2㎡, with options for a double bed or twin beds; the 3-person cabin suits family trips; the 4-person cabin offers better value for groups.
Cabin Configuration:All cabins have wet-dry separated bathrooms, beds designed with ergonomic height measurements, emergency call buttons and light adjustment panels by the bedside, and noise-reduction technology to improve rest comfort.
Public Facilities:The train includes a multi-functional carriage with an audio-visual system for meetings, dining, board games, and entertainment, along with a dedicated dining car staffed by professional chefs to ensure meal quality during the journey.
Senior-Friendly Design:The carriage connections feature gentle slopes and handrails with anti-slip textures, making them more accessible for elderly travelers.
🚂 2026 Dahezinan South-North Xinjiang Travel Guide: A Panoramic Tour Option Without Switching Hotels✨ Train Service Advantages
The itinerary uses a night-travel, day-sightseeing model, eliminating the need to pack luggage and change hotels daily, saving the hassle of transfers and making the trip more convenient.
Boarding points cover multiple hub cities like Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, allowing travelers to board at the nearest location without going to the departure station.
Onboard service staff are available to respond to travelers’ needs at any time, along with medical personnel for health consultations, ensuring a safer journey.
✨ Simplified Itinerary
Brief 17-Day South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Tour (Duku Highway Version):
D1 Board the Dahezinan special train along the route, starting a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahezinan special train along the route, free rest or entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
When planning a trip to South and North Xinjiang, many people worry about the hassle of changing hotels and moving luggage every day, as well as the fatigue of long-distance travel. The 17-day South-North Xinjiang panoramic route on the Dahezinan train perfectly addresses these pain points.D3 Arrive in Turpan, includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stay in Turpan
D4 Visit Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley, then take the special train to Kashgar, includes lunch and dinner, stay on the Dahezinan special train
D5 Depart from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, then go to Tashkurgan
D6 Depart from Tashkurgan, participate in local family visits, visit白沙湖 (White Sand Lake), then return to Kashgar
D7 Visit Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, then take the special train to Kuqa
D8 Depart from Kuqa, take the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, then go to Bayin
D9 Visit Bayanbulak Grassland, take the middle section of the Duku Highway, go to Nalati
D10 Visit Nalati Valley Grassland, Six-Star Street, then go to Yining
D11 Depart from Yining, visit Horgos Port, Sayram Lake, then return to Yining to take the special train to Beitun
D12 Depart from Beitun, visit Kanas, then stay in Jiadengyu/Burqin
✨ Basic Introduction to the Train D13 Depart from Jiadengyu/Burqin, visit Hemu, Colorful Beach, then return to Beitun to take the special train to Urumqi
D14 Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi, Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwest scenery, can disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, end the pleasant Xinjiang trip
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Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
✨ Price Explanation
The Dahezinan special train features all carriages with private bathrooms, offering 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins to meet different travel needs. The cabin design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional carriage has an audio-visual system for meetings, dining, board games, and karaoke; the train includes a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the trip!
The Dahezinan, officially named the Zhongyuan Railway·Dahezinan Special Tourist Train, is positioned as a mobile station integrating transportation, accommodation, and cultural experiences. It began trial operations in April 2025 and, as of spring 2026, has successfully completed over twenty trips, covering regions such as Henan, Yunnan-Guizhou, Xinjiang, and Northeast China. The train design incorporates Central Plains cultural elements, with a body painted in a golden Yellow River belt style, adorned with details like Yangshao pottery patterns and Longmen flying apsaras, focusing on a comfortable travel experience suitable for families, friends, seniors, and other groups.Departure dates for this Dahezinan South-North Xinjiang route:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
Reference price for the May 9, 2026 departure:
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, child (under 6): 5,999 RMB/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 39,999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land); 19,999 RMB/person (6 and above, same service standard as adult)
Reference price for the May 30, 2026 departure:
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
✨ Train Carriages and Hardware Features 4-person cabin with bathroom, child (under 6): 6,999 RMB/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 45,999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 and above, same service standard as adult)
Reference price for departures on June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
4-person cabin with bathroom, upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
4-person cabin with bathroom, child (under 6): 6,999 RMB/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)
2-person cabin with bathroom: 45,999 RMB/person
2-person cabin with bathroom, value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6, no berth on train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 and above, same service standard as adult)
Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date; the actual price is subject to consultation and contract.
Cabin Types: All carriages feature cabins with private bathrooms, available in 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person configurations to meet different travel needs. The 2-person cabin is about 7.2㎡, with options for a double bed or twin beds; the 3-person cabin suits family trips; the 4-person cabin offers better value for groups.✨ Registration Method
To book the Dahezinan, refer to this guide: The Dahezinan does not sell tickets separately on the 12306 railway website; you can obtain tourism product information and make reservations through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s train center Manager Mai Zi. Consultation phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409
Booking Process:
1. Contact staff: Call the above number to reach Manager Mai Zi to learn about the train’s detailed itinerary, prices, and room types.
2. Choose a product: Select a suitable train departure date and room type based on your travel time and preferences.
3. Provide personal information: Provide necessary details like name and valid ID number to the staff for booking.
4. Pay the booking fee: Pay the travel fee as required and receive a receipt. Also, sign the national unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking.
June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, with popular routes having limited seats. It is recommended to check itineraries and plan early to avoid missing your preferred departure.
✨ Cost and Service Explanation
The fee includes the train seat fee for the corresponding departure, meals as marked in the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions, land transportation, local accommodation, and guide services. For solo travelers, the agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, or departure changes; the actual details are subject to consultation and contract, with all arrangements complying with contract law, tourism law, and other regulations.
🌸 Currently, Xinjiang’s scenic spots are gradually opening for 2026. Spring apricot blossoms, summer grasslands, and autumn poplar forests each have their charm. To experience the diverse scenery of South and North Xinjiang in one trip, feel free to contact Manager Mai Zi for departure details and start a comfortable and worry-free Xinjiang journey.
Consultation and registration contact Manager Mai Zi at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, send detailed itinerary and quotation
