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【Dahezhinan Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for 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 directly through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
✨ Dahezhinan Train:A mobile ‘star-rated living space’ traversing northern and southern Xinjiang ✨
I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan Train
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train in China focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel, designed for travelers seeking in-depth experiences. It centers on ‘residential travel,’ adopting a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, allowing tourists to cover long distances in a comfortable mobile space while fully engaging in scenic visits during the day. The train covers core areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting famous landmarks like Turpan, Kashgar, Yining, and Kanas. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family trips, and photography enthusiasts.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configurations, and Unique Features
The Dahezhinan offers diverse seat options to meet different budgets and needs:
Double Room with Bathroom:Good privacy, equipped with a 1.5-meter double bed or two single beds, bathroom with 24-hour hot water, spacious enough for luggage, suitable for couples or families.
Quad Room with Bathroom:Bunk bed design, ample per-person space, also equipped with a bathroom, high cost-effectiveness, suitable for friends or large families.
✨Dahezhinan Train: A mobile ‘star-rated living space’ traversing northern and southern Xinjiang✨Children’s Exclusive Seat:Children under 6 years old do not occupy a berth and do not take a bed on land, with children’s meals and seats provided, reducing the burden on family travel.
Hardware Advantages:
Noise Reduction Technology:Uses multi-layer soundproofing materials and low-noise track design for a quiet sleeping environment.
Multi-functional Car:Equipped with audio-visual systems, chess tables, and karaoke equipment, allowing small events during night travel.
Exclusive Dining Car:Meals provided by a professional chef team, including Xinjiang specialties like pilaf and baked buns, catering to both northern and southern tastes.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
Thoughtful Accompanying Services:Each car is equipped with a dedicated steward providing luggage handling, scenic spot explanations, and emergency medical assistance.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:All cabins are decorated with eco-friendly materials, regularly disinfected, and bedding is replaced every three days.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Dahezhinan TrainExclusive Special Arrangements:The itinerary includes in-depth experiences like home visits with local ethnic groups, horse riding on the Nalati Grassland, and exploring the Tuwa village in Kanas.
Convenient Transportation Experience:The train goes directly to scenic spots, reducing transfer time. For example, it goes directly from Beitun to the Kanas scenic area entrance, saving 2 hours of driving.
Reasonable Meal Standards:Includes 8 breakfasts and 16 main meals, with main meals standard of six dishes and one soup, of which 5 are upgraded to specialty meals (e.g., Turpan Grape Valley fruit feast, Kashgar roast whole lamb).
IV. Simple Itinerary for the Dahezhinan Train
17-Day Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour with Duku Highway Version:
D1-D2:Board at Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou in sequence, free activities on the train, can participate in chess games or watch movies.
D3:Arrive in Turpan, visit Karez Well and Flaming Mountain, enjoy fresh fruits in Grape Valley.
D4:Train to Kashgar, enjoy the Gobi landscape along the way.
The Dahezhinan is a special tourist train in China focusing on long-distance leisure slow travel, designed for travelers seeking in-depth experiences. It centers on ‘residential travel,’ adopting a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ model, allowing tourists to cover long distances in a comfortable mobile space while fully engaging in scenic visits during the day. The train covers core areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting famous landmarks like Turpan, Kashgar, Yining, and Kanas. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family trips, and photography enthusiasts.D5:Explore the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake and Muztagh Ata.
D6:Home visits with local ethnic groups, experience traditional handicraft making.
D7:Stroll through Kashgar’s old city, visit Id Kah Mosque and Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb.
D8-D9:Cross the Duku Highway, visit Tianshan Grand Canyon and Bayanbulak Grassland.
D10:Horse riding on the Nalati River Valley Grassland, overnight at a special homestay in Yining’s Liuxing Street.
Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D11:Shopping at Horgos Port, cycling around Sayram Lake.
D12-D13:Hiking at Kanas Three Bays, stargazing photography at Hemu Village.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configurations, and Unique FeaturesD14:Hiking at Urumqi’s Tianshan Tianchi, shopping for handicrafts at the Grand Bazaar.
D15-D17:Return train, disembark at Lanzhou, Xi’an, and Luoyang along the way.
V. 2026 Train Departure Dates and Price Explanation
In 2026, there will be 7 departures covering spring, summer, and autumn:
Departure Dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11.
Price Reference:
Quad Room Upper Berth:15999-19999 RMB/person (lowest for May 9 departure, highest during peak July-August)
Quad Room Lower Berth:17999-21999 RMB/person
The Dahezhinan offers diverse seat options to meet different budgets and needs:Double Room:39999-45999 RMB/person
Children’s Ticket:5999-6999 RMB/person (under 6 years old)
Value Third Person (Double Room):13999-15999 RMB/person
Prices vary by season, room type, and departure date, subject to the signed contract. For example, the May 9 departure quad room upper berth is 4000 RMB cheaper than the July 5 departure, suitable for budget-sensitive travelers.
VI. Train Booking and Registration Methods
Dahezhinan tickets are exclusively handled by the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center. Booking process:
Contact and Consultation:Manager Maizi available 24/7, landline 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat 132-0133-3409.
Select Product:Determine the departure date and seat type based on travel time and budget.
Double Room with Bathroom: Good privacy, equipped with a 1.5-meter double bed or two single beds, bathroom with 24-hour hot water, spacious enough for luggage, suitable for couples or families.Submit Information:Provide valid ID, children’s household registration, and other document information.
Pay Deposit:Pay 30% after signing the electronic contract, with the remaining balance paid 15 days before departure.
⚠ ️Seats are tight from June to September each year, so it is recommended to book 60 days in advance to secure your preferred room type!
VII. Fee and Service Related Explanation
Fees Include:Train seat, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, full meals, guide service, travel accident insurance.
Fees Exclude:Personal expenses (e.g., Kanas boat ride, Nalati horse riding), optional activities (e.g., Turpan song and dance performance).
Rights Explanation:In case of extreme weather or policy changes, both parties can negotiate to replace equivalent scenic spots or change the itinerary order.
VIII. Conclusion: Start Your Mobile Star-Level Journey
The Dahezhinan is not just a train but a mobile ‘cultural living room.’ Here, you can fall asleep under the Gobi starry sky, wake up in the morning mist of the grassland, and use 17 days to understand the grandeur and gentleness of northern and southern Xinjiang. Contact Manager Maizi (132-0133-3409) now to make this slow travel your most precious memory of 2026!
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 directly through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center offers 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
