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【Dahezhinan Special Train】How to purchase tickets and book 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 Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 【Dahezhinan Special Train:A Complete Guide to the 17-Day Immersive Slow Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang】
I. Train Positioning and Travel Experience: Redefining ‘Train Travel’
The Dahezhinan Special Train is a domestic tourist train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, designed for travelers seeking deep experiences and rejecting superficial sightseeing. Its core highlight is the ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ mode — passengers move with the train at night and explore destinations in depth during the day, without the need to frequently change hotels, saving the hassle of packing and city-hopping fatigue.
The train covers core landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the lake and mountain scenery of Kanas, from the steep Duku Highway to the pastoral songs of the Ili River Valley. The 17-day itinerary connects over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic spots, making it a ‘mobile boutique travel route.’
II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration: Comfort and Privacy Combined
The train offers four seat options to meet different budgets and needs:
✨ Bathroom Double Room:Excellent privacy, suitable for couples or families. The compartment is equipped with a bathroom, air conditioning, sofa, desk, and 24-hour hot water, with ample space for luggage.
✨ Bathroom Triple Room:A cost-effective choice, suitable for friends or small families. Facilities are the same as the double room, slightly more compact but fully functional.

🚂【Dahezhinan Special Train: A Complete Guide to the 17-Day Immersive Slow Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang】✨ Bathroom Quadruple Room:An economical option with bunk beds, suitable for those on a budget or traveling in groups. Children (under 6) can enjoy discounts without occupying a berth on the train or a bed on land.
✨ Multi-Functional Car:The public entertainment space of the entire train, equipped with audio-visual systems, chess tables, and karaoke equipment, suitable for small gatherings or movie screenings, making it an excellent place for socializing and relaxation during the journey.
All compartments use noise-reduction technology to minimize travel noise interference; the dining car is operated by a professional chef team, offering meals that cater to both Northern and Southern tastes.
III. Service Quality and Itinerary Highlights: Details Define the Experience
✔ Thoughtful Accompanying Services:Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated steward responsible for itinerary reminders, supply replenishment, and emergency handling; a team doctor accompanies the entire journey to handle emergencies like altitude sickness.
✔ Exclusive Special Arrangements:On the Pamir Plateau, arrange visits to local ethnic families to experience the intangible cultural heritage Eagle Dance; at the Horgos Port, hold a cross-border consumption mini-class to teach you how to distinguish genuine imported goods.
✔ Convenient Transportation Experience:The train goes directly to scenic spots, reducing transfer time. For example, from Kuqa directly to the southern section of the Duku Highway, avoiding self-driving traffic jams; arrange shuttle buses within the Kanas scenic area to save walking fatigue.
✔ Reasonable Dining Standards:Breakfast is served in the train’s dining car, while main meals are arranged at local specialty restaurants, such as a feast under the grape trellis in Turpan or hand-pulled rice at Six Star Street in Yining, with a per-person meal standard of no less than 80 yuan per meal.

I. Train Positioning and Travel Experience: Redefining ‘Train Travel’IV. Simple Itinerary: 17 Days to Explore the Highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
📅 D1-2:Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou (night travel)
Enjoy the geographical changes from the Central Plains to the Northwest along the way; participate in activities like chess tournaments or movie screenings on the train.
📅 D3:Arrive in Turpan
Visit Karez, Flaming Mountains, and Grape Valley, taste seedless white grapes, and stay in local specialty guesthouses.
📅 D4:Turpan → Kashgar (night travel)
Watch Xinjiang documentaries on the train to learn about the cultures of various ethnic groups.
📅 D5-6:Kashgar and Surroundings
Explore Karakul Lake and the Stone City on the Pamir Plateau, experience the lives of local ethnic groups in Tashkurgan, and return to Kashgar to visit the old city and bazaar.

The Dahezhinan Special Train is a domestic tourist train focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, designed for travelers seeking deep experiences and rejecting superficial sightseeing. Its core highlight is the ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ mode — passengers move with the train at night and explore destinations in depth during the day, without the need to frequently change hotels, saving the hassle of packing and city-hopping fatigue.📅 D7:Kashgar → Kuqa (night travel)
Hold a ‘Xinjiang Knowledge Quiz’ on the train to win special souvenirs.
📅 D8-9:Duku Highway + Bayanbulak
Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon; watch the sunset at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns on Bayanbulak Grassland.
📅 D10-11:Nalati + Yining

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Visit the Nalati River Valley Grassland, experience Russian-style architecture at Six Star Street, and go shopping at the Horgos Port.
📅 D12-13:Kanas + Hemu
Explore Kanas Lake in depth, visit the ‘last piece of paradise’ Hemu Village, and photograph the sunset at Five-Colored Beach.

The train covers core landscapes of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, from the Flaming Mountains in Turpan to the lake and mountain scenery of Kanas, from the steep Duku Highway to the pastoral songs of the Ili River Valley. The 17-day itinerary connects over 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic spots, making it a ‘mobile boutique travel route.’📅 D14:Urumqi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake, and shop for dried fruits and handicrafts at the Grand Bazaar.
📅 D15-17:Return journey (night travel)
Enjoy the Northwest scenery along the way, disembark in Luoyang or Zhengzhou, and end the trip.
V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
📅 Departure Dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026.
💰 Price Reference (subject to contract):
▪ Bathroom Quadruple Room:Upper berth: 15,999-21,999 yuan/person, lower berth: 17,999-23,999 yuan/person (children under 6: 5,999-6,999 yuan/person).
▪ Bathroom Double Room:39,999-45,999 yuan/person, extra third person (under 6): 13,999-15,999 yuan/person.

II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration: Comfort and Privacy Combined⚠ ️ Prices vary by season, room type, and departure date; specifics are subject to the signed contract.
VI. Booking and Registration Methods
📞 Consultation Channels:Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center
▪ 24-hour consultation hotline:0991-3333832
▪ Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
📝 Ticket Booking Process:
1. Contact Manager Maizi to confirm the itinerary, seat type, and price;
2. Submit traveler information (name, valid ID number, etc.);

The train offers four seat options to meet different budgets and needs:3. Pay a deposit to secure the seat and sign an electronic contract;
4. Pay the balance 7 days before departure and receive the travel notice.
⚠ ️ June to September is the peak season; it is recommended to book 30 days in advance.
VII. Fee and Service Description
✅ Fees Include:Train seat, first admission tickets to scenic spots, local transportation, full accommodation (including train compartments), main meals (80 yuan/meal standard), guide service, insurance.
❌ Fees Exclude:Personal expenses (such as shopping, optional activities), single room supplement (single travelers will try to arrange shared rooms; if not possible, the difference must be paid).
⚠ ️ All services are subject to the contract; the itinerary may change due to weather or policy, and optimizations can be made with mutual agreement.
🌄 【Closing Invitation】
From the Central Plains to the Western Regions, from grasslands to snowy mountains, the Dahezhinan Special Train takes you on a 17-day journey to understand the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang. Whether for family trips, group outings, or solo pursuits of poetry and distant lands, this train will leave you with unforgettable memories.
📞 Contact Manager Maizi now (132-0133-3409) to secure your 2026 seat and start your slow journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang!
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 Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center is available for 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.