17 days without backtracking! Dahezhinan Special Train Travels Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose from economy to luxury options. Professionally operated Xinjiang train 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 free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 17 days without backtracking! The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ tourist train explores northern and southern Xinjiang.
Tired of driving around, constantly changing hotels, and dragging luggage to attractions? In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ tourist train, with its ‘mobile home’ concept, takes you on a 17-day leisurely journey through the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang—from the Grape Valley in Turpan to the Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau, from the forest secrets of Kanas to the blue waters and skies of Sayram Lake. No need to move luggage throughout the trip, travel by night and sightsee by day, with a relaxed pace, especially suitable for families and elderly tourists seeking an easy trip.
🌄 Route Highlights:One journey, see all of the Tianshan Mountains.
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ train connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary covers northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar Old City, Taxkorgan County, Baisha Lake, and Duku Highway. The terrain is rich and diverse—snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and oases interweave, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.’
Notably, the itinerary includes the Duku Highway section (specific access depends on the latest traffic authority announcements). If open, tourists will take scenic area shuttle buses to experience the ‘see four seasons in one day’ vertical landscape belt; if closed due to weather or policy, the travel agency will reasonably adjust the route with mutual agreement to ensure a fulfilling experience.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
17-day Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour (Duku Version) Simplified Itinerary:
🚂 17 days without backtracking! The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ tourist train explores northern and southern Xinjiang.D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way and start a pleasant journey.
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, free rest or entertainment on the train.
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Turpan
D4 Karez Well – Flaming Mountain – Grape Valley – Train to Kashgar (Lunch, Dinner) Dahe Zhi Nan Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Taxkorgan County
D6 Taxkorgan County – Ethnic Home Visits – Baisha Lake – Kashgar
Tired of driving around, constantly changing hotels, and dragging luggage to attractions? In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ tourist train, with its ‘mobile home’ concept, takes you on a 17-day leisurely journey through the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang—from the Grape Valley in Turpan to the Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau, from the forest secrets of Kanas to the blue waters and skies of Sayram Lake. No need to move luggage throughout the trip, travel by night and sightsee by day, with a relaxed pace, especially suitable for families and elderly tourists seeking an easy trip. D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle Section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Horgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
🌄 Route Highlights: One journey, see all of the Tianshan Mountains. 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
D17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang trip.
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, choose from economy to luxury options. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area capacity, etc., with mutual agreement. Please refer to the signed contract.
💰 Price Description
The Dahe Zhi Nan special train features full-train bathrooms, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms 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, suitable for meetings, dining, chess, karaoke, etc.; the train has a dedicated dining car and chef team to ensure meal quality during the trip!
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan’ train connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary covers northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar Old City, Taxkorgan County, Baisha Lake, and Duku Highway. The terrain is rich and diverse—snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and oases interweave, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting.’Dahe Zhi Nan Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Departure Dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
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 train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room: 39,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land; 19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Same service standards as adults
Notably, the itinerary includes the Duku Highway section (specific access depends on the latest traffic authority announcements). If open, tourists will take scenic area shuttle buses to experience the ‘see four seasons in one day’ vertical landscape belt; if closed due to weather or policy, the travel agency will reasonably adjust the route with mutual agreement to ensure a fulfilling experience.May 30, 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 train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room: 45,999 RMB/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old) No berth on train, no bed on land; 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above) Same service standards as adults
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Prices are the same as the May 30 departure.
🗓️ Simplified Itinerary> Warm Tips:The above prices are reference quotes. Actual costs may vary due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please refer to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can consult and register for this trip through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Customer service phone:181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat). Add as friend to receive free detailed itinerary materials, seat availability information, and the latest travel policies.
🧳 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes train compartment accommodation (with bathroom), first admission tickets for listed attractions, local transfer transportation, some main meals, professional tour guide service, and basic onboard support. The train is equipped with senior-friendly facilities, emergency call devices, and has accompanying service personnel to provide assistance.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if a single room is needed due to special circumstances, related matters can be discussed separately. All service details, specific reception standards, and cancellation/change policies are based on the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, and ultimately depend on the signed travel contract.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with a dry climate and large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, moisturizing products, and warm clothing. The itinerary involves high-altitude areas, so please arrange your trip according to your health condition. If you have special dietary or health needs, inform us in advance during registration for proper arrangements.
This 17-day trip is not just sightseeing, but a slow, deep dialogue—with the mountains and rivers, with history, and with yourself. Sitting in a quiet and comfortable compartment, the scenery outside the window flows gently, the tea fragrance inside the car fills the air, and the journey itself becomes a landscape.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
