2026 Dahezhinan South North Xinjiang Loop Train from Zhengzhou Booking Channel
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Multiple specifications from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train special tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 Want to experience a slow journey ‘from the Yellow River to the Tianshan Mountains’? In 2026, a special train named ‘Dahezhinan Hao’ is departing from Zhengzhou, connecting the magnificent scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang. This article will guide you on how to plan this 17-day trip from the perspective of ‘booking channels’.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:Dahezhinan Hao Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama 17-Day Tour
The ‘Dahezhinan Hao’ is a tourist special train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. The train body incorporates Central Plains cultural elements such as the Yellow River and peonies, while the carriages are designed with the concept of ‘hotel-style rooms’, offering various room types like 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all equipped with bathrooms and using noise-reduction technology to enhance travel comfort.
The train adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night, train follows people’ model, allowing you to explore during the day and rest peacefully at night, effectively utilizing travel time. The train also features multi-functional carriages (including audio-visual, meeting, dining, board games, KTV, etc.) and a dedicated dining car, with a professional chef team ensuring the quality of meals during the journey.
📌 Core Information
Route Name:Dahezhinan Hao Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama 17-Day Tour (Duku Edition)
Departure/End:Zhengzhou
Itinerary Pace:17 days, covering core scenic spots in both southern and northern Xinjiang
Train Features:Full-train bathrooms, all-in-one ticket service, slow-paced in-depth tour
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary Overview
> Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama 17-Day Tour Duku Edition Brief Itinerary:
> 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, free rest or entertainment on the train
> Main Stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
🚂 Want to experience a slow journey ‘from the Yellow River to the Tianshan Mountains’? In 2026, a special train named ‘Dahezhinan Hao’ is departing from Zhengzhou, connecting the magnificent scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang. This article will guide you on how to plan this 17-day trip from the perspective of ‘booking channels’.> D3 Arrive in Turpan, Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Turpan
> D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar, Lunch/Dinner, Dahezhinan Special Train
> D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
> D6 Tashkurgan – Local Ethnic Group Home Visit -白沙湖 – Kashgar
> D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – 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
> D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
> D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jia Dengyu/Buerjin
> D13 Jia Dengyu/Buerjin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Special train to Urumqi
> D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
> D15 Take the special train back from Urumqi in the morning
> D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way
> Main Stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
🗺️ Route Overview: Dahezhinan Hao Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama 17-Day Tour> D17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip
> Main Stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Itinerary Highlights Overview:
D1-D2 | Departure from Central Plains:Depart from Zhengzhou, enjoy the scenery of the Central Plains and Northwest along the way, free activities on the special train.
D3-D4 | Flaming Land Charm:Arrive in Turpan, visit classic attractions like Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley.
D5-D7 | Southern Xinjiang Exploration:Delve into the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake and Stone City; explore Kashgar Old City to experience Silk Road charm.
D8-D10 | Duku Highway:Travel on the Duku Highway ‘spanning the spine of the Tianshan Mountains’, connecting stunning landscapes like Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Bayinbuluke Grassland, and Nalati Valley Grassland.
D11-D13 | Northern Xinjiang’s Picturesque Scenery:Visit the ‘picturesque scenery’ of Kanas, the ‘self-contained land’ of Hemu, and enjoy the sunset glow at Colorful Beach.
D14-D17 | Tianshan Tianchi & Return with Full Load:Visit Tianshan Tianchi to experience the tranquility of the alpine lake. Then return along the same route, getting off at stations like Lanzhou and Xi’an, ending the unforgettable 17-day journey.
💰 Price and Departure Date Description
> The Dahezhinan Hao special train features full-train bathrooms, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms to meet the needs of different travelers. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional carriages are equipped with audio-visual systems, also serving meeting, dining, board games, and karaoke functions; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the journey!
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> Dahezhinan Hao Southern and Northern Xinjiang
> Departure Dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
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The ‘Dahezhinan Hao’ is a tourist special train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group. The train body incorporates Central Plains cultural elements such as the Yellow River and peonies, while the carriages are designed with the concept of ‘hotel-style rooms’, offering various room types like 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, all equipped with bathrooms and using noise-reduction technology to enhance travel comfort.> May 9, 2026:
> Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 15,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 4-person room child 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on special train, no bed on land
> Bathroom 2-person room 39,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on special train, no bed on land
> 19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) Service standards same as adults
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> May 30, 2026:
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, multiple specifications from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
> Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 4-person room child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on special train, no bed on land
> Bathroom 2-person room 45,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on special train, no bed on land
> 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) Service standards same as adults
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The train adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night, train follows people’ model, allowing you to explore during the day and rest peacefully at night, effectively utilizing travel time. The train also features multi-functional carriages (including audio-visual, meeting, dining, board games, KTV, etc.) and a dedicated dining car, with a professional chef team ensuring the quality of meals during the journey.> June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
> Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 19,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 21,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 4-person room child 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on special train, no bed on land
> Bathroom 2-person room 45,999 RMB/person
> Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on special train, no bed on land
> 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above) Service standards same as adults
💡 Warm Tips
The above are planned schedules and reference prices for 2026; actual prices may fluctuate due to market conditions and other factors.
The pricing policies for children and ‘value 3rd person’ are clearly stated; the specific scope of application is subject to the contract.
The final price, availability, and preferential policies must be confirmed with the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 Booking Channel Summary
You can book the ‘Dahezhinan Hao’ Southern and Northern Xinjiang route through the following two main methods:
1. Railway Channel: Railway 12306 App
Path:Open the Railway 12306 App → Click ‘Tickets·Travel’ or ‘Railway Travel’ → Enter the ‘Tourist Special Train’ section → Select the ‘Central Plains Railway·Dahezhinan Hao’ related product.
📌 Core InformationAdvantages:Platform, professional information, can directly check schedules, availability, and pay online.
Tip:Some schedules may offer both ‘railway self-operated’ and ‘travel agency cooperation’ products; please distinguish between them.
2. Partner Travel Agency Channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Service Content:Provides itinerary consultation, schedule recommendations, price calculation, contract signing, and full-service coordination.
Consultation Methods:
Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233
Advantages:Can obtain localized itinerary suggestions and provide package services based on your needs (such as berth preferences, companion situations).
📌 Booking Tips
Book Early:Tourist special train seats are limited; it is recommended to inquire several months in advance, especially during peak periods like summer and National Day.
Clarify Needs:Before booking, determine the travel date, number of people, berth preferences, and budget range.
Double-Check:Regardless of the channel, ensure the final itinerary includes dates, stops, and cost details, and sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Costs Reference
Main Transportation:Special train sleeper berth cost (including bathroom).
Route Name: Dahezhinan Hao Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama 17-Day Tour (Duku Edition)Ground Transportation:Tour bus costs during the itinerary.
Accommodation:Hotel or camp accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Some itineraries include meals; specific details are subject to the product description.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Guide commentary, train butler, onboard medical services, etc.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Costs Reference
Personal transportation costs to and from the departure point.
Self-funded items and personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Services and
Train Services:Equipped with train butler, guide, commentator, and onboard medical staff, providing basic medical services like blood pressure measurement.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
Single Person Registration:The travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
⚠ ️ Important Notes
This route is an ‘all-in-one’ package product; specific inclusions are subject to the contract.
Cancellations or changes due to personal reasons will be handled according to the ‘Tourism Law’ and contract terms; it is recommended to purchase personal travel accident insurance before departure.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)

