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How can I buy tickets and book for 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 12306 ticket purchase channel, 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 same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can register and select berths, sign contracts and sign up, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
[Dahe Zhinan:A moving scenic route across the north and south of Xinjiang]
🚂 Train positioning:A “mobile resort hotel” created for in-depth travel
As China’s first tourist special train with bathrooms in every carriage, Dahe Zhinan overturns the travel experience of traditional green-skinned trains. It is not an ordinary passenger train, but a “mobile resort hotel” tailor-made for panoramic tours of northern and southern Xinjiang—the entire train uses shock-absorbing and noise-reducing technology, compartments are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, humidifiers, and 24-hour hot water, and the multi-function carriage also has an audio-visual entertainment area, a card and chess room, and an open dining bar. With “slow travel” as its core concept, the train travels no more than 8 hours per day on average, with the remaining time for tourists to move freely or participate in on-board cultural salons, truly realizing an in-depth travel mode of “sightseeing by day, resting by night.”
🛏 ️ Full compartment analysis:From economical four-person rooms to luxury double rooms
The entire train has 3 types of compartments, all equipped with bathrooms:
Luxury double room (7.2㎡):1.95m × 0.7m double bed, including luggage rack, reading light, and USB charging port, suitable for couples or family travel.
Comfortable four-person room (7.2㎡):4 single beds of 1.95m × 0.7m, with an upper-berth ladder cabinet design, high space utilization, suitable for friends traveling together or multiple generations of a family.
Family triple room (7.2㎡):3 single beds of 1.95m × 0.7m, balancing privacy and interaction, suitable for small families or tourists with children.
All compartments use soundproof materials, beds are equipped with memory foam mattresses, and bathrooms provide disposable toiletries. Since the train was put into operation in 2025, it has traveled more than 500,000 kilometers and served more than 20,000 tourists. During the 2027 departure period, tourists can board in Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, enjoying diverse landforms such as the Yellow River canyon and the Gobi Desert along the way.

[Dahe Zhinan: A moving scenic route across the north and south of Xinjiang]🗓 ️ 2027 departure plan and itinerary rhythm
According to the latest scheduling, there are 7 departures in 2027, covering spring, summer, and autumn:
Regular departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Itinerary highlights:
2-3 core attractions arranged each day, with each visit controlled within 3 hours
1.5 hours reserved at noon for meals and rest
Return to the special train after 18:00 in the evening, and arrive at the new destination before 9:00 the next day
Taking the May 9 departure as an example:
D1:Board in Zhengzhou/Luoyang, with a welcome ceremony and briefing session held on the train

🚂 Train positioning: A “mobile resort hotel” created for in-depth travelD3:Full-day tour in Turpan of Karez Wells and Flaming Mountains, with a melon and fruit feast in Grape Valley at noon
D5:Light hiking on the Pamir Plateau; for overnight stay in Tashkurgan, an altitude of 3,100 meters is recommended to avoid altitude sickness
D10:Horse riding experience on the Nalati Grassland, return to Yining in the evening to enjoy a roast whole lamb dinner
D14:Free spending at Urumqi Grand Bazaar, with dedicated staff assisting with bargaining and quality inspection
💰 Price system and children’s policy (latest for 2027)
Prices are tiered by berth type and travel time:
Basic four-person room:
Upper berth:15,999-19,999 yuan/person
Lower berth:17,999-21,999 yuan/person

As China’s first tourist special train with bathrooms in every carriage, Dahe Zhinan overturns the travel experience of traditional green-skinned trains. It is not an ordinary passenger train, but a “mobile resort hotel” tailor-made for panoramic tours of northern and southern Xinjiang—the entire train uses shock-absorbing and noise-reducing technology, compartments are equipped with constant-temperature air conditioning, humidifiers, and 24-hour hot water, and the multi-function carriage also has an audio-visual entertainment area, a card and chess room, and an open dining bar. With “slow travel” as its core concept, the train travels no more than 8 hours per day on average, with the remaining time for tourists to move freely or participate in on-board cultural salons, truly realizing an in-depth travel mode of “sightseeing by day, resting by night.”Luxury double room:39,999-45,999 yuan/person
Children’s policy:
Under 6 years old:5,999-6,999 yuan/person (including special train berth, meals, and vehicle seat)
6 years old and above:Same price as adults
Special note:
Special offer for the third person in a double room:Under 6 years old: 13,999-15,999 yuan/person; 6 years old and above: 19,999-23,999 yuan/person
Land portion:Four-person room: 1,500-2,800 yuan/full journey; double room: 2,200-3,500 yuan/full journey
The price includes special train seats, full-board meals, vehicle seats, and guide service fees, excluding scenic area tickets and personal consumption. The final price is subject to the signed contract and may fluctuate slightly due to supply and demand as the departure date approaches.
📝 Full booking process guide

🛏️ Full compartment analysis: From economical four-person rooms to luxury double roomsStep 1:Consultation and selection
Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, remaining seats, and compartment types. Customer service will recommend suitable departures based on tourists’ age and physical condition (for example, autumn departures are more suitable for photography enthusiasts).
Step 2:Submit information
Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the intended berths. Families can note special needs (such as adjacent compartments, low-sugar meals, etc.).
Step 3:Pay deposit
Pay a 30% deposit according to the compartment class (about 5,000 yuan per person for a four-person room and about 12,000 yuan per person for a double room), and obtain an electronic receipt and reservation number.
Step 4:Sign contract
Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, focusing on checking itinerary details, cancellation and change clauses, and insurance coverage. The contract clearly stipulates:If the trip is canceled due to force majeure, all paid fees will be fully refunded.
Step 5:Settle the balance

The entire train has 3 types of compartments, all equipped with bathrooms:Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, a departure notice will be sent, including a boarding guide, packing list, and Xinjiang climate guide.
🍽 ️ Detailed reception standards
Included items:
Accommodation throughout the special train journey and selected land hotels (all three-star and above)
16 breakfasts and 28 main meals, meal standard 80 yuan/person/meal, including 3 specialty meals (Turpan fruit feast, Yining roast whole lamb, Kashgar pilaf)
Air-conditioned tourist bus throughout and scenic area tickets (tourists over 60 can enjoy discounts)
Tour doctor and 24-hour emergency support
Not included items:
Personal consumption (such as shopping and entertainment items)

Luxury double room (7.2㎡): 1.95m × 0.7m double bed, including luggage rack, reading light, and USB charging port, suitable for couples or family travel. Small transportation within scenic areas (such as battery carts and cableways)
Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately)
Meal features:
Daily dual choices of special meals and regular meals
Dishes balance northern and southern tastes, with reduced use of spicy seasonings
Each meal carefully includes 2 green leafy vegetables and 1 soup
🌟 Reception features:Understands tourists’ needs better than ordinary special trains
Accommodation upgrade:Land accommodation is all local TOP3 hotels, such as Kashgar Qinibagh Hotel and Urumqi Yinxing Hotel, all equipped with humidifiers and oxygen generation equipment.
Dietary care:Portable blood pressure monitors and commonly used medicines are carried on the train, and the dining car provides customized low-sugar and low-salt meals.

Comfortable four-person room (7.2㎡): 4 single beds of 1.95m × 0.7m, with an upper-berth ladder cabinet design, high space utilization, suitable for friends traveling together or multiple generations of a family.Pace control:Daily driving distance does not exceed 300 kilometers to avoid long-distance fatigue. For example, from Kuqa to Bayanbulak Grassland, departure is specially arranged for the afternoon to avoid the midday heat.
Community service:Lectures on various ethnic cultures are held regularly on the train, and tourists can learn simple Uyghur dialogues to enhance travel interaction.
🆚 Horizontal comparison:Why choose Dahe Zhinan?
Healthier food:Ordinary special trains mostly provide boxed simple meals, while this train provides freshly stir-fried hot dishes and fresh fruit
More relaxed pace:Similar products travel more than 10 hours per day on average, while this train strictly controls travel time
More thoughtful service:Equipped with 2 tour doctors and 3 bilingual guides, while ordinary special trains usually recommend 1 guide
More worry-free experience:Luggage is kept on the special train throughout, with no need to carry it up and down every day, suitable for elderly groups
👨👩👧👦 Suitable audience profile
Retired people over 55:Daily walking is controlled within 5,000 steps, with battery cart transfers between attractions

Family triple room (7.2㎡): 3 single beds of 1.95m × 0.7m, balancing privacy and interaction, suitable for small families or tourists with children.Family parent-child travel:There is a children’s entertainment area on the train, and the itinerary includes parent-child activities such as grape picking in Grape Valley and horse riding in Nalati
Photography enthusiasts:Special time slots are arranged for sunrise at Sayram Lake and starry sky photography at Kanas
Those who cannot sit for long periods:Stop every 2 hours for rest, and move freely in the compartment
🔥 Three major reasons for continued popularity
Rarity:Full-train bathroom design, with less than 10% of similar domestic products
Word-of-mouth effect:Tourist satisfaction reached 98.7% in 2026, with an old-customer recommendation rate exceeding 65%
Seasonal suitability:Spring departures avoid the rainy season in the south, and autumn departures avoid the National Day crowds
📞 Act now
Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the latest 2027 remaining seat information and discount plans. Book now to enjoy an early-bird gift:Each compartment receives a Xinjiang specialty gift pack (including 500 grams each of red dates, walnuts, and raisins).
(The data in this article is as of December 2026 and is ultimately subject to the signed contract. The itinerary may be slightly adjusted due to weather, policies, and other factors, and the travel agency will notify tourists 7 days in advance.)
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 light-luxury lying-down travel 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 same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign contracts and sign up, and check special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries in real time.