Zhengzhou to Xinjiang Special Train Dahezhinan Independent Bathroom 17 Days
No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. 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 receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 Is there a special train from Zhengzhou to Xinjiang? The Dahezhinan Hao (Great River South) with en-suite bathrooms for 17 days, a new choice for a slow journey along the Silk Road.
Tired of the hassle of frequently moving luggage, changing hotels repeatedly, and scrambling for tickets and room bookings in traditional travel? In 2026, a special tourist train named ‘Dahezhinan Hao’ is slowly departing from Zhengzhou, embarking on a 17-day immersive journey across the Central Plains and the Western Regions. This train not only offers en-suite cabins throughout the journey but also adopts a ‘travel by day, ride by night, train follows people’ model, making the magnificent landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang easily accessible.
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
‘Dahezhinan Hao’ is not an ordinary passenger train but a high-quality tourist special train tailored for deep long-distance travel. It departs from the hinterland of the Yellow River culture, crosses the Gansu Corridor, delves into the core area of Xinjiang, connecting the cultural relics of southern Xinjiang with the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang.
The itinerary covers iconic destinations such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu Village, and Tianshan Tianchi. Tourists can experience the scorching heat of the Flaming Mountains and the wisdom of the Karez irrigation system, as well as appreciate the clarity of Karakul Lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata and the vastness of the Bayinbuluke Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
Notably, the train will travel along the Duku Highway (southern and middle sections), known as one of China’s most beautiful roads, experiencing the changing seasons in a single day, with snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and lakes alternating, offering a rich visual experience. Additionally, the itinerary includes a distant view of the Horgos Port, a stroll through the old city of Kashgar, and a visit to the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, showcasing the beauty of multicultural integration while respecting the local pace of life.
The entire train features soft sleeper cabin design, equipped with en-suite bathrooms, anti-slip flooring, accessible handrails, and soundproofing materials, along with a dedicated dining car and multi-functional entertainment car (including audio-visual, board games, meeting areas, etc.). A professional chef team provides hot meals daily, balancing travel comfort and convenience.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on the original local finalized text)
Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Duku Version):
🚂 Is there a special train from Zhengzhou to Xinjiang? The Dahezhinan Hao with en-suite bathrooms for 17 days, a new choice for a slow journey along the Silk Road.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 to rest or enjoy entertainment on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Turpan
D4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar (Lunch, Dinner) Dahezhinan special train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Ethnic home visits -白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb – Special train to Kuqa
Tired of the hassle of frequently moving luggage, changing hotels repeatedly, and scrambling for tickets and room bookings in traditional travel? In 2026, a special tourist train named ‘Dahezhinan Hao’ is slowly departing from Zhengzhou, embarking on a 17-day immersive journey across the Central Plains and the Western Regions. This train not only offers en-suite cabins throughout the journey but also adopts a ‘travel by day, ride by night, train follows people’ model, making the magnificent landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang easily accessible. 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 – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu -五彩滩 (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
🌄 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 actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by the travel agency in consultation with tourists due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, while ensuring the rights of tourists.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on the original local finalized text)
The Dahezhinan Hao special train features en-suite bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person cabins to meet the travel needs of different groups. The cabin design balances comfort and convenience, using various technologies to reduce noise; the multi-functional car is equipped with an audio-visual system, also serving as a meeting, dining, board game, and karaoke area; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring the quality of meals during the journey!
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, with various options from economy to luxury. 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).
Dahezhinan Hao Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
May 9, 2026:
‘Dahezhinan Hao’ is not an ordinary passenger train but a high-quality tourist special train tailored for deep long-distance travel. It departs from the hinterland of the Yellow River culture, crosses the Gansu Corridor, delves into the core area of Xinjiang, connecting the cultural relics of southern Xinjiang with the natural wonders of northern Xinjiang.En-suite 4-person cabin upper berth: 15,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person cabin lower berth: 17,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person cabin child: 5,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
En-suite 2-person cabin: 39,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-person cabin value third person:13,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land); 19,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
Sessions from May 30, 2026 onwards (June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11):
En-suite 4-person cabin upper berth: 19,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person cabin lower berth: 21,999 RMB/person
En-suite 4-person cabin child: 6,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land)
The itinerary covers iconic destinations such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Hemu Village, and Tianshan Tianchi. Tourists can experience the scorching heat of the Flaming Mountains and the wisdom of the Karez irrigation system, as well as appreciate the clarity of Karakul Lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata and the vastness of the Bayinbuluke Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns. En-suite 2-person cabin: 45,999 RMB/person
En-suite 2-person cabin value third person:15,999 RMB/person (under 6 years old, no berth on the train, no bed on land); 23,999 RMB/person (6 years old and above, service standards same as adults)
> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific fees, availability, and session arrangements are subject to the signed travel contract and may fluctuate with seasons and supply-demand.
📞 Registration Method
This special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and is not sold through public platforms like 12306. Interested applicants can inquire with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233
It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to inquire about current session availability, boarding and alighting stations (supporting nearby boarding at Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc.), and specific signing procedures.
ℹ️ Fee and Service Description
Notably, the train will travel along the Duku Highway (southern and middle sections), known as one of China’s most beautiful roads, experiencing the changing seasons in a single day, with snow-capped mountains, canyons, grasslands, and lakes alternating, offering a rich visual experience. Additionally, the itinerary includes a distant view of the Horgos Port, a stroll through the old city of Kashgar, and a visit to the Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, showcasing the beauty of multicultural integration while respecting the local pace of life.Fees typically include:
✅ Full-journey special train transportation (including en-suite cabin accommodation)
✅ First admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary
✅ Meals (as specified in the itinerary)
✅ Local guide and train butler services
✅ Basic onboard medical support
⚠ ️ Warm Reminder:
For single travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require separate negotiation.
Child policies, additional berth rules, specific meal standards, and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract content.
All itinerary arrangements comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations; the rights and obligations of both parties are based on the written contract.
This 17-day journey is not just about seeing the scenery but an extension of a lifestyle—waking up in a moving ‘home,’ opening the window to see snow-capped mountains and lakes; falling asleep at night to the gentle sound of train tracks, with luggage always in place. If you yearn for the vast Western Regions but desire a relaxed pace and comprehensive service, ‘Dahezhinan Hao’ might be the travel answer you’ve been waiting for.
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).
