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【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 channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center, and 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.
🚂 Want to ride the Dahezhinan Special Train to explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang? Get these details clear before booking.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Special Train
The Dahezhinan Special Train is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential travel experience. It operates on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. This train starts and gathers at Zhengzhou, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou before entering Xinjiang. The entire route connects the core scenic areas of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, blending natural landscapes with cultural experiences. It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, parent-child families, and groups of friends. The pace is relaxed throughout, allowing tourists to focus more on the sightseeing experience without worrying about rushing itineraries, finding accommodations, or moving luggage. The 2026 full-view 17-day Duku version route covers most classic tourist destinations in Xinjiang, allowing travelers to experience the unique charm of different landscapes at once.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan Special Train
The Dahezhinan Special Train offers various seat and compartment types, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing free choice based on budget and travel preferences.
✅ 4-person compartment:Features upper and lower berths, each equipped with a reading light, charging port, and storage space. The overall space is sufficient, offering higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for groups of friends or multi-member families. The compartment includes a bathroom, making daily washing and living convenient.

🚂 Want to ride the Dahezhinan Special Train to explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang? Get these details clear before booking.✅ 2-person compartment:More spacious with better privacy and larger berth sizes, suitable for tourists with higher comfort requirements or couples traveling together. Also equipped with a bathroom for more comfortable daily living.
✅ 3-person compartment:Designed to meet the needs of a family of three, with a reasonable layout that balances the convenience of family living with comfort.
In addition to compartment configurations, the train’s overall hardware design fully considers the needs of long-distance travel: compartments use various noise reduction technologies to minimize noise during travel, ensuring better rest quality; public areas have anti-slip flooring, and corridors are equipped with night-lit handrails for elderly passengers; the multi-functional car is equipped with an audio-visual system, serving multiple functions like meeting, dining, board games, and leisure entertainment, providing suitable relaxation options during breaks; the train also features a dedicated dining car and professional chef team to meet different taste preferences and ensure travel meal quality.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Dahezhinan Special Train
The Dahezhinan Special Train offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangement, distinctly different from regular tourism.
✅ Hassle-free travel experience:Follows the logic of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing throughout, allowing tourists to rest at night while the train moves to the next destination, then directly disembark for sightseeing during the day. No need to frequently change hotels, pack luggage, or endure long land transfers, greatly reducing travel fatigue.

I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Special Train✅ Attentive accompanying service:Staff accompany the entire journey to address any travel-related issues promptly. Meals can be customized in advance based on taste preferences, such as light, low-salt, or soft food, catering to different age groups’ dietary habits.
✅ Relaxed itinerary arrangement:The entire route covers well-known landmarks and popular tourist destinations along the way, with a relaxed and unhurried schedule. Each scenic spot has ample time for viewing, photography, and leisure, allowing an immersive experience of long-distance slow travel without repeated transfers, easily enjoying all major highlights along the way.
✅ Standardized operation guarantee:The train’s operation complies with railway department regulations for tourist special trains, ensuring stable operation. Land transfers use officially operated vehicles, providing a more secure travel experience.
IV. Simple Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Special Train
The specific itinerary for the 17-day full-view Duku version of Northern and Southern Xinjiang 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 on the train. Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou

The Dahezhinan Special Train is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential travel experience. It operates on a model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. This train starts and gathers at Zhengzhou, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou before entering Xinjiang. The entire route connects the core scenic areas of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, blending natural landscapes with cultural experiences. It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, parent-child families, and groups of friends. The pace is relaxed throughout, allowing tourists to focus more on the sightseeing experience without worrying about rushing itineraries, finding accommodations, or moving luggage. The 2026 full-view 17-day Duku version route covers most classic tourist destinations in Xinjiang, allowing travelers to experience the unique charm of different landscapes at once.D3 Arrive in Turpan, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stay in Turpan
D4 Visit Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, then take the special train to Kashgar, including lunch and dinner, stay on the Dahezhinan special train
D5 Depart from Kashgar to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, then stay in Tashkurgan
D6 Depart from Tashkurgan, visit local ethnic families, visit白沙湖 (Baisa Lake), then return to Kashgar

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, contact Manager Mai for itinerary and pricing
D7 Visit Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, then take the special train to Kuqa
D8 Depart from Kuqa, take the southern section of Duku Highway, visit Tianshan Grand Canyon, then head to Bayin

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Dahezhinan Special Train D9 Visit Bayinbuluke Grassland, take the middle section of Duku Highway, head to Nalati
D10 Visit Nalati Valley Grassland, Six-Star Street, then stay in Yining
D11 Depart from Yining, visit Horgos Port, Sayram Lake, then return to Yining, take the special train to Beitun
D12 Depart from Beitun, visit Kanas, then stay in Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13 Depart from Jiadengyu/Burqin, visit Hemu, Colorful Beach, then return to Beitun, take the special train to Urumqi
D14 Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi, Grand Bazaar
D15 Take the special train from Urumqi for the return journey in the morning

The Dahezhinan Special Train offers various seat and compartment types, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort, allowing free choice based on budget and travel preferences.D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way. Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip. Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
The actual order of visits and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, and other objective factors, subject to mutual agreement.
V. 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train Departure Dates and Pricing
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train has multiple departure sessions throughout the year, with sessions from May to September arranged for different travel plans. Different seat types and departure periods have varying per-person travel prices. The following are reference price ranges; specific costs, availability, and room types are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and may vary slightly by session.
The Dahezhinan special train features bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person compartments to meet different travel needs. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional car is equipped with an audio-visual system, serving multiple functions like meeting, dining, board games, and karaoke; the train includes a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure travel meal quality.

✅ 4-person compartment: Features upper and lower berths, each equipped with a reading light, charging port, and storage space. The overall space is sufficient, offering higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for groups of friends or multi-member families. The compartment includes a bathroom, making daily washing and living convenient.Departure dates for the Dahezhinan Northern and Southern Xinjiang route:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026.
Reference price for the May 9, 2026 session: Bathroom 4-person upper berth 15,999 yuan per person, bathroom 4-person lower berth 17,999 yuan per person, bathroom 4-person child 5,999 yuan per person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land), bathroom 2-person 39,999 yuan per person, bathroom 2-person value third person: 13,999 yuan per person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land), 19,999 yuan per person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults).
Reference price for the May 30, 2026 session: Bathroom 4-person upper berth 19,999 yuan per person, bathroom 4-person lower berth 21,999 yuan per person, bathroom 4-person child 6,999 yuan per person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land), bathroom 2-person 45,999 yuan per person, bathroom 2-person value third person: 15,999 yuan per person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land), 23,999 yuan per person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults).
Reference price for the June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026 sessions: Bathroom 4-person upper berth 19,999 yuan per person, bathroom 4-person lower berth 21,999 yuan per person, bathroom 4-person child 6,999 yuan per person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land), bathroom 2-person 45,999 yuan per person, bathroom 2-person value third person: 15,999 yuan per person (under 6 years old, no berth on train, no bed on land), 23,999 yuan per person (6 years and above, service standards same as adults).
For solo bookings, the travel agency will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation. All service content, cancellation policies, and liability divisions are based on the signed travel contract and follow relevant legal regulations.
VI. How to Book the Dahezhinan Special Train
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train can be booked through the official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center, and cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Travelers in need can contact Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center for 24-hour consultation and registration.
Travel tips:Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. Prepare appropriate clothing, sunscreen, common medications, etc. before traveling. Tourists over 65 are advised to provide a recent health certificate, and those over 70 are recommended to be accompanied by a direct relative to better handle various situations during the trip.
The 2026 Dahezhinan Special Train must be booked through the official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center, and 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.