How to Book the Dahezhinan Xinjiang Tourist Train May September 2027 Schedule Availability
How can I buy tickets and book the 2027 Dahe Zhinan tourist train? The Dahe Zhinan tourist train is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist special train. It does not open a ticketing channel on 12306, and seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate partner 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 sign up, and check in real time the remaining seats for departure dates, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Dahe Zhinan special train:A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang🚂
🌄 Train introduction:A moving “five-star home”
The Dahe Zhinan special train is a characteristic tourist train specially designed for in-depth tours of North and South Xinjiang. It is positioned as a “moving landscape hotel,” excellently integrating transportation and accommodation functions. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, breaking the limitation of traditional special trains’ “public bathrooms” and making long-distance travel more comfortable. The carriages adopt multiple noise-reduction technologies, with noise during travel below 60 decibels, comparable to the quiet level of high-speed rail. The multi-function carriage is equipped with an audio-visual area, chess and card room, and karaoke equipment to meet the entertainment needs of different age groups. The train is equipped with a professional chef team, and the dining car can accommodate 80 people dining at the same time, providing meals that cater to both northern and southern tastes.
🛏 ️Compartment configuration:Privacy and comfort coexist
Four-person room:
Area:7.2 square meters
Beds:4 single beds of 0.7×1.95 meters
Facilities:Bathroom, charging sockets, luggage rack, reading light
Suitable for:Family trips, travel with friends
Two-person room:
Dahe Zhinan special train: a moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang🚂Area:7.2 square meters
Beds:2 single beds of 0.7×1.95 meters
Facilities:Bathroom, sofa, wardrobe, 24-hour hot water
Suitable for:Couples, business travel
Three-person room (supplementary information):
Area:7.2 square meters
Beds:3 single beds of 0.7×1.95 meters
Facilities:Bathroom, folding table, storage cabinet
Suitable for:Small families or three-generation trips
🚉 Operation information:
The special train departs from Zhengzhou, passes through Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, and finally arrives in Xinjiang. Cities where passengers can board in 2027 include: Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou (specific details subject to the dispatch order of China Railway Group). The train uses brand-new carriages with an operating age of no more than 3 years, and the facilities are as new as possible.
🌄Train introduction: a moving “five-star home”📅 Simple itinerary and departure dates (2027)
Itinerary overview:
D1:Board in Zhengzhou/Luoyang and begin the journey
D2:Pass through Xi’an/Lanzhou, free time
D3:Arrive in Turpan
D4:Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley, then to Kashgar
D5:Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Stone City, overnight in Tashkurgan County
D6:Home visits with people of all ethnic groups, White Sand Lake, return to Kashgar
D7:Kashgar Old City, Xiangfei Garden, then to Kuqa
D8:Southern section of Duku Highway, Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, overnight in Bayanbulak
D9:Bayanbulak Grassland, middle section of Duku Highway, overnight in Nalati
The Dahe Zhinan special train is a characteristic tourist train specially designed for in-depth tours of North and South Xinjiang. It is positioned as a “moving landscape hotel,” excellently integrating transportation and accommodation functions. The entire train is equipped with bathrooms, breaking the limitation of traditional special trains’ “public bathrooms” and making long-distance travel more comfortable. The carriages adopt multiple noise-reduction technologies, with noise during travel below 60 decibels, comparable to the quiet level of high-speed rail. The multi-function carriage is equipped with an audio-visual area, chess and card room, and karaoke equipment to meet the entertainment needs of different age groups. The train is equipped with a professional chef team, and the dining car can accommodate 80 people dining at the same time, providing meals that cater to both northern and southern tastes.D10:Nalati Sky Grassland, Liuxing Street, overnight in Yining
D11:Khorgos Port, Sayram Lake, then to Beitun
D12:Kanas, overnight in Jiadengyu/Burqin
D13:Hemu, Wucaitan, then to Urumqi
D14:Tianshan Tianchi, Grand Bazaar
D15:Return from Urumqi
D16:Pass through Lanzhou/Xi’an, enjoy the scenery
D17:Disembark along the way, end of journey
⏰Sightseeing duration and rest:
Daily sightseeing time is controlled at 6-8 hours, with a 1.5-hour meal and rest break at noon. The special train runs at night and tours during the day, making full use of long-distance time and striving to keep energy充沛 during the day. For example:
D4:After sightseeing at Turpan attractions, take the train at night to Kashgar, arriving early the next morning;
🛏️Compartment configuration: privacy and comfort coexistD8:After sightseeing in Kuqa, cross the Duku Highway at night and arrive in Bayanbulak the next day.
💰 Price description (2027 reference)
Departure dates and prices:
First period:May 9, 2027
4-person room upper berth:15,999 yuan/person
4-person room lower berth:17,999 yuan/person
2-person room:39,999 yuan/person
Second period:May 30, 2027
4-person room upper berth:19,999 yuan/person
4-person room lower berth:21,999 yuan/person
Four-person room:Two-person room:45,999 yuan/person
Golden periods:June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, and September 11, 2027
Prices same as the second period
👶 Child policy:
Under 6 years old:
4-person room:5,999-6,999 yuan/person (includes special train berth, meals, vehicle seat, tour guide service fee; excludes scenic area tickets and land beds)
2-person room third person:13,999-15,999 yuan/person
Over 6 years old:Same as adult standard
🏨 Land portion:
4-person room:1,500-2,800 yuan/whole trip
2-person room:2,200-3,500 yuan/whole trip
Area: 7.2 square metersThe price includes special train seats, meals throughout the trip, vehicle seats, and tour guide service fees; excludes scenic area tickets and personal consumption. Specific details are subject to the contract, and prices may fluctuate with departure dates.
📝 Booking process
1️⃣ Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seats, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2️⃣ Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3️⃣ Pay deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment class (usually 30% of the total cost) and obtain an official travel receipt.
4️⃣ Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
5️⃣ Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, they will issue the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list.
🍽 ️Service standards
Included items:
Special train seats, land accommodation (local comfortable hotels), meals throughout the trip (meal standards), air-conditioned tourist bus, tour guide service fee, travel agency liability insurance.
Not included items:
Beds: 4 single beds of 0.7×1.95 metersScenic area tickets (seniors over 65 can enjoy discounts), personal consumption, travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately).
🍜 Meal arrangements:
Provide 3 main meals and 1 breakfast daily. The main meal standard is 30 yuan/person, with eight dishes and one soup. Meals are mainly light in taste, with a small number of heavier oily and spicy dishes (such as big plate chicken and pepper chicken) to meet different needs. Specialty meals include: Turpan Grape Banquet, Kashgar Hand-grabbed Rice, and Yining Liuxing Street snack experience.
🌟 Service features
1️⃣ Accommodation standard:Land accommodation is local comfortable hotels, clean and tidy, with 24-hour hot water; special train compartments have bathrooms and strong privacy.
2️⃣ Specialty meals:Arrange 3 local specialty meals, such as Turpan Grape Banquet, Kashgar Hand-grabbed Rice, and Yining Liuxing Street snacks, allowing tourists to taste authentic flavors.
3️⃣ Slow-paced travel:Daily sightseeing time is reasonable, avoiding “rush-style” tourism, with enough time left for photos and rest.
🆚Comparative advantages
1️⃣ Light diet:Compared with other special trains that are heavy in oil and spice, this train’s meals are mainly light and suitable for all age groups.
2️⃣ Relaxed pace:Travel at night and sightsee during the day, avoiding long-distance bus bumps.
3️⃣ Thoughtful service:Each group is equipped with 1 accompanying doctor to provide basic medical support; tour guides are configured at a ratio of 1:15 for more detailed service.
Facilities: bathroom, charging sockets, luggage rack, reading light4️⃣ Worry-free luggage:Large luggage is kept on the special train throughout the trip, and tourists only need to carry personal items, saving effort and worry.
👨 👩👧👦Suitable for
1️⃣ Retired seniors:Slow pace, no need to frequently move luggage, suitable for long-distance travel.
2️⃣ Family trips:Strong compartment privacy, suitable for three-generation trips.
3️⃣ Those who cannot ride for long periods:The special train goes directly to attractions, reducing bus travel.
🔥 Reasons for popularity
1️⃣ Bathrooms:Solves the “difficulty of bathing” problem of traditional special trains and improves comfort.
2️⃣ Comfortable travel:Transportation, accommodation, and dining are included in the specified items within the itinerary at one price, with no need to arrange by yourself.
3️⃣ In-depth sightseeing:Covers core attractions in North and South Xinjiang, touring both sides of the Tianshan Mountains in 17 days.
4️⃣ Support:Accompanying doctor + professional tour guide, giving family members more peace of mind.
📞 Consultation methods
You can sign up through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult customer service Yang Jia for more details.
How to sign up for the 2026 Dahe Zhinan tourist special 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 Dahe Zhinan. 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 sign up, and check special train departure dates, remaining sleeper seats, and itineraries in real time.
