Dahezhinan Tourist Train Ticket Purchase 2026 Schedule and Buying Guide

【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to purchase tickets and make reservations for the 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train?
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Dahezhinan Special Train:A 17-day immersive residential journey through northern and southern Xinjiang
Have you ever thought of traversing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south on a single train, from the scorching heat of the Flaming Mountains to the coolness of Kanas, from the vastness of the Pamir Plateau to the clarity of Sayram Lake? In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train, with its ‘residential slow travel’ pace, will take you deep into the heart of Xinjiang — sightseeing by day and sleeping soundly in a mobile comfortable home at night. No need to frequently move luggage or rush to catch buses, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.’
I. Detailed Introduction to the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel. It is jointly developed by professional travel agencies and railway resources, designed for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and a worry-free experience. The route focuses on the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, adopting the classic model of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day’ — sleep peacefully on the smoothly running special train at night, arrive at the destination in the morning to start the day’s itinerary directly, without changing accommodation throughout the journey, greatly reducing travel fatigue.
This special train is not an ordinary train with additional carriages but a fully functional tourist train with specialized modifications, equipped with bathrooms, a dedicated dining car, and a multi-functional entertainment carriage. The service team accompanies the entire journey, balancing comfort, privacy, and convenience. It is suitable for family trips, senior groups, photography enthusiasts, and travelers who want to avoid the pace of regular group tours.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
The ‘Dahezhinan’ offers various compartment options to meet different travel needs:
4-person compartment with bathroom:Features upper and lower berths, each compartment equipped with a toilet, washbasin, air conditioning, reading light, and storage space. Suitable for friends traveling together or families with multiple people. The upper berth offers a broad view, while the lower berth is easy to access.
2-person compartment with bathroom:A double compartment with more spacious and private space, with wide and comfortable beds, suitable for couples or travelers who value a quiet environment.
Children’s seat policy:Children under 6 years old do not occupy a berth on the special train or a bed in land accommodation, with a discounted price; children aged 6 and above receive the same services as adults.
Hardware advantages:
All carriages are equipped with bathrooms, eliminating the need to queue for public washing facilities;

🚂 Dahezhinan Special Train: A 17-day immersive residential journey through northern and southern Xinjiang. The carriages use multiple noise reduction technologies, running smoothly and quietly;
The multi-functional carriage integrates audio-visual systems, chess tables, and karaoke equipment, enriching travel entertainment;
The dedicated dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, serving nutritionally balanced Chinese hot meals daily, balancing taste and health.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
Different from traditional group tours, the ‘Dahezhinan’ emphasizes a ‘residential feel’ and ‘rhythm’:
Attentive accompanying service:The entire journey is accompanied by guides and medical support personnel, promptly responding to passenger needs;
Comfortable accommodation experience:The special train is a ‘mobile hotel,’ with luggage placed once for a relaxed trip;
Exclusive special arrangements:The itinerary covers core attractions like the Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, and Kanas, and includes cultural experiences such as home visits in Taxkorgan and strolls through the old city;
Convenient transportation experience:The special train arrives directly at stations near scenic spots, reducing long-distance bus transfers;
Reasonable dining standards:The dining car prepares hot meals on-site, with menus combining regional characteristics and popular tastes, striving for nutrition and flavor.
The entire journey has a relaxed pace, with ample time for rest or free activities after daily sightseeing, truly achieving ‘slow down and take it all in.’
IV. Simplified Itinerary for the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train

Have you ever thought of traversing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south on a single train, from the scorching heat of the Flaming Mountains to the coolness of Kanas, from the vastness of the Pamir Plateau to the clarity of Sayram Lake? In 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan’ special tourist train, with its ‘residential slow travel’ pace, will take you deep into the heart of Xinjiang — sightseeing by day and sleeping soundly in a mobile comfortable home at night. No need to frequently move luggage or rush to catch buses, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.’The following is the officially finalized itinerary, strictly following the logic of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day,’ covering the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang:
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 entertain freely on the special train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan, morning/afternoon/evening, Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, afternoon/evening, Dahezhinan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Home visits with various ethnic groups -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayinbuluke Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining

I. Detailed Introduction to the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jiadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the special train for return journey
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
The entire journey lasts 17 days, crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, connecting deserts, oases, snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities, offering an immersive experience of Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural features.
V. 2026 ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train Departure Dates and Price Information
According to the officially finalized information, the departure dates for the 2026 ‘Dahezhinan’ northern and southern Xinjiang route are as follows:

The ‘Dahezhinan’ is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel. It is jointly developed by professional travel agencies and railway resources, designed for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and a worry-free experience. The route focuses on the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, adopting the classic model of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day’ — sleep peacefully on the smoothly running special train at night, arrive at the destination in the morning to start the day’s itinerary directly, without changing accommodation throughout the journey, greatly reducing travel fatigue.May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Reference prices for each period (subject to contract):
May 9, 2026:
4-person compartment with bathroom, upper berth:15,999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, lower berth:17,999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, child (under 6, no berth on special train, no bed in land accommodation):5,999 RMB/person
2-person compartment with bathroom:39,999 RMB/person
2-person compartment with bathroom, value third person (under 6):13,999 RMB/person
Children aged 6 and above:19,999 RMB/person (service standards same as adults)
May 30, 2026 and subsequent departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
4-person compartment with bathroom, upper berth:19,999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, lower berth:21,999 RMB/person
4-person compartment with bathroom, child (under 6):6,999 RMB/person

This special train is not an ordinary train with additional carriages but a fully functional tourist train with specialized modifications, equipped with bathrooms, a dedicated dining car, and a multi-functional entertainment carriage. The service team accompanies the entire journey, balancing comfort, privacy, and convenience. It is suitable for family trips, senior groups, photography enthusiasts, and travelers who want to avoid the pace of regular group tours.2-person compartment with bathroom:45,999 RMB/person
2-person compartment with bathroom, value third person (under 6):15,999 RMB/person
Children aged 6 and above:23,999 RMB/person (service standards same as adults)
> Note:Prices may vary slightly depending on the departure period and seat type. The specific details are subject to the actual signed contract.
VI. How to Book and Register for the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
Want to ride the ‘Dahezhinan’? Here’s your ticket booking guide 👇
Tickets for ‘Dahezhinan’ related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through designated travel agencies.
The booking process is as follows:
📞 Contact for consultation:Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile and WeChat:132-0133-3409
Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the special train.

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train✅ Choose a travel product:Select the departure period and seat type based on your time and preferences.
📄 Submit personal information:Provide your name, valid ID number (or information from valid documents such as Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits or passports) for registration and seat reservation.
💳 Complete the booking procedure:Pay the booking deposit as required, obtain a payment receipt, and sign a unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking.
> Warm reminder:June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, and special train seats are in high demand. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred berth. Please register through official channels and be cautious of unauthorized agents.
VII. Cost and Service Information for the ‘Dahezhinan’ Special Train
The itinerary cost includes:Round-trip transportation on the special train, land transportation within the itinerary, accommodation on the special train and in hotels (according to standards), first admission tickets to attractions, meals (as per the itinerary), guide services, and basic insurance.
Excluded items:Personal expenses (such as beverages, souvenirs), optional experience activities (such as horse riding, boat rides), single room supplements (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange shared accommodation; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
All service content, fee standards, and rights scope are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. For details, you can request a complete service list from customer service.
VIII. Set Off, Let the Scenery Be on the Road, and Let Your Heart Find Peace
The ‘Dahezhinan’ is not just a train but an extension of a lifestyle — in a fast-paced era, give yourself the right to slow down for 17 days. Depart from the Central Plains, cross the Hexi Corridor, go deep into the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, see the vast desert and solitary smoke, and the lakes and mountains, and spend an undisturbed time with family and friends.
If you also long for such a calm, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang journey, why not contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center now and start your special train roaming plan.
📞 24-hour consultation hotline:0991-3333832
📱 Same number on WeChat:132-0133-3409
The scenery is just right, the special train is ready to depart, and we look forward to meeting you on the ‘Dahezhinan’!
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.