2026Great South of the River Zhengzhou→Xinjiang Special Train Tour
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 to suit your needs. 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 for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 2026 Dahezhinan号｜Depart from Zhengzhou·Slowly tour Xinjiang on a 17-day panoramic journey aboard a ‘mobile hotel’
Tired of the hassle of frequently moving luggage and switching hotels in traditional travel? In spring and summer 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan号’ tourist train redefines an in-depth Xinjiang journey with a rhythm of ‘travel by day, rest by night, scenery follows the train’. This special train departing from Zhengzhou on the banks of the Yellow River integrates transportation and accommodation, allowing you to explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang during the day and return to your familiar cabin at night, truly achieving ‘board the train as if coming home, disembark to see the scenery’.
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destination
Xinjiang is vast, combining alpine lakes, grasslands, forests, canyons, oases, and cultural neighborhoods. The 17-day ‘Dahezhinan号’ itinerary spans the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, covering the Turpan Basin, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Ili River Valley, and Altay region, linking iconic attractions like Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Kashgar Old City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas Lake.
The itinerary specially includes the Duku Highway, expected to open around mid-June 2026 (actual access depends on weather and road conditions that year), allowing visitors to experience the magnificent landscape of ‘four seasons in one day, different skies in ten miles’. Meanwhile, the train crosses the Gobi Desert, oases, and snow-capped mountains, with ever-changing scenery along the way, enabling an immersive experience of Xinjiang’s natural diversity and cultural depth without changing trains.
It’s worth noting that the entire train features hotel-style cabin designs with interior elements incorporating Central Plains culture, creating a travel space that balances comfort and cultural atmosphere, suitable for families, friends, or quality-conscious elderly travelers.
📅 Simplified itinerary
Brief itinerary for the 17-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang (Duku version):
🚂 2026 Dahezhinan号｜Depart from Zhengzhou·Slowly tour Xinjiang on a 17-day panoramic journey aboard a ‘mobile hotel’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, rest or entertain freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
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 – Ethnic home visits -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine’s Garden – Special train to Kuqa
Tired of the hassle of frequently moving luggage and switching hotels in traditional travel? In spring and summer 2026, the ‘Dahezhinan号’ tourist train redefines an in-depth Xinjiang journey with a rhythm of ‘travel by day, rest by night, scenery follows the train’. This special train departing from Zhengzhou on the banks of the Yellow River integrates transportation and accommodation, allowing you to explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang during the day and return to your familiar cabin at night, truly achieving ‘board the train as if coming home, disembark to see the scenery’. D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan 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 – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
D15 Depart from Urumqi on the special train for return journey
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, disembark along the way
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destinationMain stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Disembark along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
> Note:Specific stops and itinerary are subject to the signed travel contract. In case of weather, road conditions, or policy changes, the travel agency will reasonably optimize the itinerary after consultation with tourists.
💰 Price explanation
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, choose from economy to luxury options to suit your needs. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
The Dahezhinan号 special train features full-train bathrooms, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms 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, serving functions like meeting, dining, chess, and karaoke; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring quality meals during the journey!
Departure dates:May 9, 2026, May 30, 2026, June 17, 2026, July 5, 2026, July 24, 2026, August 25, 2026, September 11, 2026
May 9, 2026:
Xinjiang is vast, combining alpine lakes, grasslands, forests, canyons, oases, and cultural neighborhoods. The 17-day ‘Dahezhinan号’ itinerary spans the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, covering the Turpan Basin, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Ili River Valley, and Altay region, linking iconic attractions like Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Kashgar Old City, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas Lake.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 the 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 the train, no bed on land; 19,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
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 the train, no bed on land
The itinerary specially includes the Duku Highway, expected to open around mid-June 2026 (actual access depends on weather and road conditions that year), allowing visitors to experience the magnificent landscape of ‘four seasons in one day, different skies in ten miles’. Meanwhile, the train crosses the Gobi Desert, oases, and snow-capped mountains, with ever-changing scenery along the way, enabling an immersive experience of Xinjiang’s natural diversity and cultural depth without changing trains. 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 the train, no bed on land; 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
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 the 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 the train, no bed on land; 23,999 RMB/person (6 years and above), service standards same as adults
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary based on departure, room type, and availability, and are subject to the signed contract.
It’s worth noting that the entire train features hotel-style cabin designs with interior elements incorporating Central Plains culture, creating a travel space that balances comfort and cultural atmosphere, suitable for families, friends, or quality-conscious elderly travelers.📞 Registration method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For information on departure availability, berth selection, or itinerary details, contact customer service:
📞 Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2233
(Address information can be obtained directly from customer service)
ℹ️ Cost and service explanation
The cost includes train cabin accommodation, land hotels, first admission tickets to attractions, meals (as per itinerary), guide service, and train management. It does not include personal expenses, self-funded items within attractions, or additional costs due to force majeure.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, related arrangements can be discussed separately. All service content and cancellation policies are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
✨ Slow down to see a broader Xinjiang
The ‘Dahezhinan号’ is not just a train but a lifestyle of leisurely travel. 17 days, spanning thousands of miles of mountains and rivers, in a mobile comfortable space, encountering the dawn, dusk, and seasons of the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
