How to Book the South of the Great River 2026 Xinjiang Special Train Registration Process + Customer Service
No need to drive or rush around. Take a Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose from economy to luxury options. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist 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 get free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 Experience Xinjiang in a different way:Take the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ train to slowly travel through southern and northern Xinjiang, with luggage staying put and a relaxed pace.
Tired of self-driving, frequent hotel changes, and packing luggage every day? In 2026, try a more leisurely travel method—board the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train for a 17-day in-depth tour of southern and northern Xinjiang. This train is not an ordinary green train but a moving resort space. Visit key attractions during the day and sleep in your familiar cabin at night, truly achieving ‘board the train and feel at home, get off and see the scenery’.
📍 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is built by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a comfortable cultural tourism train, focusing on a slow travel experience of ‘travel by day, sleep by night, train follows people’. The route starts from the Central Plains, passes through the Hexi Corridor, and delves into the core areas of southern and northern Xinjiang, covering natural wonders and cultural landscapes.
The itinerary spans the Turpan Basin, Pamir Plateau, northern and southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, Ili River Valley, and Altay region, connecting destinations like Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau lake clusters, Duku Highway, Bayanbulak Grassland, Nalati Valley, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu Village. Along the way, experience diverse landscapes of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, oases, and ancient cities, with a large geographical span and rich scenery layers.
The entire train is equipped with bathroom compartments, noise reduction technology, and fresh air systems to ensure nighttime rest quality; the carriages incorporate Yellow River cultural elements, such as peony patterns and pottery texture decorations, creating a familiar and elegant travel atmosphere. The train also features a dedicated dining car, multi-functional entertainment car (including audio-visual, board games, karaoke), and a professional chef team providing meals blending local flavors.
Additionally, the entire journey includes train butlers, guides, and onboard medical staff, offering meticulous and thoughtful service, especially suitable for family trips or middle-aged and elderly groups who value travel quality.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Local Route Facts)
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panorama Tour (Duku Version):
🚂 Experience Xinjiang in a different way: Take the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ train to slowly travel through southern and northern Xinjiang, with luggage staying put and a relaxed pace.D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, starting 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 Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grass Beach – Taxkorgan
D6 Taxkorgan – Ethnic Home Visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Train to Kuqa
Tired of self-driving, frequent hotel changes, and packing luggage every day? In 2026, try a more leisurely travel method—board the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train for a 17-day in-depth tour of southern and northern Xinjiang. This train is not an ordinary green train but a moving resort space. Visit key attractions during the day and sleep in your familiar cabin at night, truly achieving ‘board the train and feel at home, get off and see the scenery’. D8 Kuqa – Southern Section of Duku Highway – Tianshan 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 – Jia Deng Yu / Burqin
D13 Jia Deng Yu / Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun Train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Morning in Urumqi, take the special train back
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train along the way
📍 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsMain stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, or scenic spot openings, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Route Facts)
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao 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 noise reduction technologies; the multi-functional car is equipped with audio-visual systems, suitable for meetings, dining, board games, karaoke, etc.; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring meal quality during the journey!
Take a tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, 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 get free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Southern and Northern 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
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is built by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a comfortable cultural tourism train, focusing on a slow travel experience of ‘travel by day, sleep by night, train follows people’. The route starts from the Central Plains, passes through the Hexi Corridor, and delves into the core areas of southern and northern Xinjiang, covering natural wonders and cultural landscapes. 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 (over 6 years old, same service standard as adults)
May 30, 2026 and subsequent departures (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
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
The itinerary spans the Turpan Basin, Pamir Plateau, northern and southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, Ili River Valley, and Altay region, connecting destinations like Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Grape Valley, Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau lake clusters, Duku Highway, Bayanbulak Grassland, Nalati Valley, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Hemu Village. Along the way, experience diverse landscapes of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, oases, and ancient cities, with a large geographical span and rich scenery layers.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 (over 6 years old, same service standard as adults)
> Warm Tips:The above prices are for reference only. Specific costs, availability, and room arrangements are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts, and may vary by departure.
📞 Registration Method
Currently, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train can only be booked through travel agencies, not directly on platforms like 12306. Tourists can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and procedures.
Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat ID:181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Inquiry’ when adding)
It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to check current departure availability, boarding and alighting points, and specific contract terms for a smooth trip.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Costs typically include:
The entire train is equipped with bathroom compartments, noise reduction technology, and fresh air systems to ensure nighttime rest quality; the carriages incorporate Yellow River cultural elements, such as peony patterns and pottery texture decorations, creating a familiar and elegant travel atmosphere. The train also features a dedicated dining car, multi-functional entertainment car (including audio-visual, board games, karaoke), and a professional chef team providing meals blending local flavors.✅ Full-trip train transportation (including compartment accommodation)
✅ First admission tickets to listed attractions
✅ Meals (some main meals)
✅ Local guide service
✅ Train butler and basic medical support
Exclusions include:Personal expenses, some unmarked meals, optional self-funded activities, etc. Specific services are subject to the signed travel contract.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; if a single room is needed due to special circumstances, further negotiation is possible.
All itinerary arrangements, prices, and service standards comply with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations, protecting tourists’ legal rights.
🌄 Final Thoughts
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is not just a train but a travel philosophy—slow down, explore deeply, and stay comfortably. Multiple departures are open for spring, summer, and autumn 2026. Whether you want to take your parents on a relaxing trip or join friends on a Silk Road journey, this train offers a worry-free and comfortable solution.
For more details, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency by phone or WeChat:181-3962-2233. Spaces are limited, so it’s recommended to confirm your itinerary early.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
