South of the Great River Online Official Booking Channel Prepaid Seat Deposit Seat Locking Operation Guide
How can I buy tickets and book for the 2027 Dahezhinan tourist train? The Dahezhinan tourist train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist special train. It does not open a ticket purchasing channel on 12306, and seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can register and select berths, sign contracts and enroll, and check in real time the remaining seats for departure dates, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 [Full analysis of the Dahezhinan special train:A guide to in-depth experience from carriages to the journey]
1. Train positioning: a mobile “five-star hotel” and cultural corridor
As the first tourist special train in China with bathrooms in all carriages, Dahezhinan breaks through the limitations of traditional green trains and deeply integrates “comfort” and “culture.” Its positioning is not recommended as a means of transportation, but rather as a mobile “Xinjiang Culture Museum”—the carriage interiors are decorated with traditional patterns of various ethnic groups, the corridors display Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and each carriage is named after themes such as “Tianshan,” “Gobi,” and “Oasis,” allowing passengers to immerse themselves in Silk Road charm from the moment they board.
The train adopts recent noise-reduction technology, with operating noise below 55 decibels, equivalent to the volume of a soft conversation. The multi-function carriage is equipped with a 4K audio-visual system, playing the documentary “Xinjiang Is a Good Place” at night and switching to karaoke or board games during the day. The dining car is staffed by a chef team from the Urumqi Hilton Hotel, providing certified meals, with 6 hot dishes, 2 staple foods, and seasonal fruit carefully provided at each meal.
2. Compartment configuration: full-scenario coverage from solitude to gatherings
▶ Bathroom 2-person room (about 7.2㎡)
Bed size:0.7×1.95 meters×2 beds
Facilities:Dry-wet separated bathroom, thermostatic showerhead, humidifier, 220V charging port (including USB interface)
Suitable for:Couples, business travelers
▶ Bathroom 4-person room (about 7.2㎡)
🚂[Full analysis of the Dahezhinan special train: a guide to in-depth experience from carriages to the journey]Bed size:0.7×1.95 meters×4 beds (bunk bed design)
Facilities:Bathroom, folding table, luggage storage cabinet, emergency call button
Child policy:Under 6 years old: 5999-6999 yuan/person (including berth and meals)
▶ Featured services:
The entire train uses a medical-grade air purification system, with circulation disinfection every 2 hours
Each berth is equipped with a memory foam mattress and adjustable reading light
The bathroom provides a disposable toiletries kit (including compressed towel, toothbrush, shampoo)
Operation information:
Maiden voyage:2025 (currently the 3rd year of operation)
Boarding points:Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou (need to arrive at the station 30 minutes in advance to use the dedicated boarding channel)
1. Train positioning: a mobile “five-star hotel” and cultural corridor3. 17-day panoramic itinerary: in-depth travel with a scientific pace
📅 2027 departure dates:
May 9/30, June 17, July 5/24, August 25, September 11
🗺 ️ Daily pace control:
D1-2:Special train travel (3 hours of free time + 2 hours of cultural lectures arranged daily)
D3-14:Land sightseeing (average daily drive ≤3 hours, stay at each attraction ≥2.5 hours)
D15-16:Return special train (observation carriage provided, with Xinjiang dried fruits and tea snacks)
⏰ Rest guarantee:
Mandatory rest period from 13:00-15:00
Lights out at 22:00 every night, wake-up call at 8:00 the next day
As the first tourist special train in China with bathrooms in all carriages, Dahezhinan breaks through the limitations of traditional green trains and deeply integrates “comfort” and “culture.” Its positioning is not recommended as a means of transportation, but rather as a mobile “Xinjiang Culture Museum”—the carriage interiors are decorated with traditional patterns of various ethnic groups, the corridors display Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and each carriage is named after themes such as “Tianshan,” “Gobi,” and “Oasis,” allowing passengers to immerse themselves in Silk Road charm from the moment they board.Arrange one in-depth tour with a 2-hour midday rest every 2 days (such as Bayanbulak Grassland)
4. Price system: transparent tiered charging
💰 2027 reference price (subject to contract):
4-person room upper berth:15999-21999 yuan/person
2-person room:39999-45999 yuan/person
Child price:Under 6 years old: reduced by 10000-12000 yuan (excluding bed and tickets)
Included in the fee:
▶ Full-section berth fee on the special train
▶ 14 main meals (meal standard 80 yuan/person/meal)
▶ First admission tickets to scenic areas (refund of price difference for those over 60 eligible for free admission)
The train adopts recent noise-reduction technology, with operating noise below 55 decibels, equivalent to the volume of a soft conversation. The multi-function carriage is equipped with a 4K audio-visual system, playing the documentary “Xinjiang Is a Good Place” at night and switching to karaoke or board games during the day. The dining car is staffed by a chef team from the Urumqi Hilton Hotel, providing certified meals, with 6 hot dishes, 2 staple foods, and seasonal fruit carefully provided at each meal. ▶ A accompanying doctor on duty 24 hours
Not included in the fee:
▶ Secondary consumption such as sightseeing buses inside scenic areas
▶ Personal travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately)
▶ :4-person room 1500-2800 yuan/full journey, 2-person room 2200-3500 yuan/full journey
5. Full booking process: easy travel in four steps
1️⃣ Consultation and selection
Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm remaining seats and seat types (booking 90 days in advance for prime dates is recommended)
2️⃣ Submit information
Provide valid ID numbers of all travelers and special needs (such as dietary restrictions, mobility assistance equipment)
3️⃣ Pay deposit
2. Compartment configuration: full-scenario coverage from solitude to gatherings. Pay a 30% deposit according to compartment class (2-person room deposit 12000 yuan/person, 4-person room deposit 5000 yuan/person)
4️⃣ Sign the contract
Complete signing within 7 days after receiving the electronic contract, focusing on checking:
▶ Cancellation and change clauses (implemented according to the Tourism Law)
▶ Explanation of consumption points (2 specialty product display points are recommended throughout the trip, with no forced consumption)
▶ Handling plan for force majeure factors
6. Reception standards: details demonstrate quality
✅ Included items:
▶ Daily bottled mineral water and seasonal fruit
▶ Oxygen cylinders provided at high-altitude attractions such as Sayram Lake
▶ Bathroom 2-person room (about 7.2㎡) ▶ Horse riding instruction arranged at Nalati Grassland (including protective gear)
❌ Not included items:
▶ Boat tour inside Kanas Scenic Area (voluntary consumption 120 yuan/person)
▶ Consumption at Khorgos Port duty-free shop
🍽 ️ Dining features:
3 specialty meals provided daily:
▶ Turpan:Whole roast lamb banquet under the grape trellis
▶ Kashgar:Hand-pulled rice experience at a century-old teahouse
▶ Urumqi:International Grand Bazaar food exploration (led by guide)
Meal flavors:
Bed size: 0.7×1.95 meters×2 beds▶ 70% of dishes are improved Sichuan cuisine (mildly spicy)
▶ 30% provide Cantonese steamed dishes and health-preserving soups
▶ Local staples such as yogurt and naan are recommended at each meal
7. Five core advantages
1️⃣ Worry-free luggage:Large luggage is kept on the special train throughout the journey; only a carry-on backpack is recommended
2️⃣ Medical support:The team is equipped with an AED defibrillator and a commonly used medicine box
3️⃣ Age-friendly design:Carriage corridor width reaches 1.2 meters, with handrails installed in bathrooms
4️⃣ Slow travel pace:Average daily walking controlled within 6000 steps
5️⃣ Cultural immersion:Intangible cultural heritage inheritors are arranged to explain along the way (such as Muqam art of all ethnic groups)
8. Target audience profile
Facilities: dry-wet separated bathroom, thermostatic showerhead, humidifier, 220V charging port (including USB interface)✔ Retired people aged 55-75 (accounting for 68%)
✔ Tourists who cannot ride continuously for more than 3 hours
✔ Family trips (three generations traveling together accounting for 41%)
✔ Photography enthusiasts (special sunrise and sunset shooting periods arranged)
9. Three major reasons for continued popularity
1️⃣ Rarity:Only 3 all-bathroom special trains are recommended nationwide
2️⃣ Stability:3 years of operation with a good reputation record (according to Xinjiang cultural and tourism data)
3️⃣ Flexibility:Itinerary order can be changed according to weather (such as indoor museum visits on rainy days)
📞 Consultation method:
Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain recent remaining seat information for 2027 (service hours 10:00-20:00)
💡 Warm reminder:
The current special train adopts a “first come, first served” seat allocation system. It is recommended to choose the June 17/September 11 departures to avoid tourism peaks. All prices may change with fuel surcharges, and the final contract shall prevail.
How to register for the 2026 Dahezhinan tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist special train booking services, covering light-luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahezhinan. If you want a light-luxury lie-down trip and to experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and seat reservation, sign contracts and enroll, and check in real time the special train departure dates, remaining sleeper seats, and travel itineraries.
