South of the Great River Xinjiang Special Train Price List, Plan Xinjiang Special Train Itinerary with Reference Price List
How to 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 12306 ticket purchasing channel, 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 same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
The Complete Guide to Buying Tickets for the Dahe Zhinan Special Train:12 Key Steps from Selection to Boarding
🚂 [Train Positioning:A Moving “Five-Star Hotel”]
As the first tourist special train in China with bathrooms in every carriage, the Dahe Zhinan is designed with the concept of a “moving vacation resort,” specifically for in-depth tours of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train uses shock-absorption and noise-reduction technology, with noise levels below 60 decibels while running, equivalent to the volume of normal indoor conversation. The newly upgraded multi-function carriage in 2027 is equipped with a 4K audio-visual system, automatic mahjong tables, and karaoke equipment. The dining car has a five-star chef team on site, providing meals and local specialty dishes.
📦 [Full Cabin Analysis:From 2-Person Honeymoon Cabins to 4-Person Family Rooms]
✔ ️ En-suite 2-Person Cabin (7.2㎡)
Bed dimensions:0.7×1.95 meters×2 beds
Facilities:Smart toilet, thermostatic showerhead, panoramic viewing window
Suitable for:Couples/lovers/business travel
✔ ️ En-suite 4-Person Cabin (7.2㎡)
Bed dimensions:0.7×1.95 meters×4 beds (upper and lower berths)
The Complete Guide to Buying Tickets for the Dahe Zhinan Special Train: 12 Key Steps from Selection to BoardingFeatures:Child safety guardrails, quiet air conditioning
Suitable for:Family trips/traveling with friends
📆 [2027 Departure Dates]
Golden periods:June 17/July 5/July 24/August 25/September 11
Regular schedules:May 9/May 30
Boarding points:Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou (seats must be confirmed 30 days in advance)
🎫 [Full Ticket Purchasing Process]
1️⃣ Consultation and Selection
Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm remaining seats for 2027. Key questions:
Real-time availability of different cabins
🚂[Train Positioning: A Moving “Five-Star Hotel”] Special policies for child seats
Golden period surcharge rules
2️⃣ Submit Information
Provide for all travelers:
Name + valid ID number (passport required for foreign nationals)
Special needs (such as wheelchair assistance/dietary restrictions)
3️⃣ Pay Deposit
Pay a 30% deposit according to cabin class (4-person cabin 5,000 yuan/person, 2-person cabin 12,000 yuan/person), and obtain an electronic receipt.
4️⃣ Sign Contract
Carefully check:
As the first tourist special train in China with bathrooms in every carriage, the Dahe Zhinan is designed with the concept of a “moving vacation resort,” specifically for in-depth tours of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train uses shock-absorption and noise-reduction technology, with noise levels below 60 decibels while running, equivalent to the volume of normal indoor conversation. The newly upgraded multi-function carriage in 2027 is equipped with a 4K audio-visual system, automatic mahjong tables, and karaoke equipment. The dining car has a five-star chef team on site, providing meals and local specialty dishes.Cancellation and change terms (implemented in accordance with the Tourism Law)
List of self-paid items for scenic area tickets
Explanation (4-person cabin 1,500-2,800 yuan for the whole trip)
5️⃣ Settle the Balance
Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure. Customer service will issue:
Electronic tour departure notice
Exclusive boarding guide (including carriage floor plan)
Xinjiang travel packing list (recommended to bring a thermos/sunscreen)
💰 [Price Explanation (2027 Standard)]
▶️ Base price (including special train seat + full-board meals + guide service)
📦[Full Cabin Analysis: From 2-Person Honeymoon Cabins to 4-Person Family Rooms]4-person cabin upper berth:15,999-21,999 yuan/person
4-person cabin lower berth:17,999-23,999 yuan/person
2-person cabin:39,999-45,999 yuan/person
▶️ Child Policy
Under 6 years old:5,999-6,999 yuan/person (excluding berth/bed)
6 years old and above:Same as adult standard
⚠ ️ Price fluctuation explanation:
Golden periods increase by 20%
The final price is subject to the signed contract
Scenic area tickets must be paid separately (reference price:Tianchi 155 yuan/person, Kanas 230 yuan/person)
🍽 ️[Service Standard Analysis]
✔️ En-suite 2-Person Cabin (7.2㎡)✅ Included items:
16 breakfasts and 32 main meals (including 6 specialty meals:Turpan fruit banquet/Kashgar roast whole lamb/Yining hand-grabbed rice)
Full-journey air-conditioned special train + local licensed tour buses
500,000 yuan travel accident insurance
❌ Not included:
Secondary consumption such as electric carts/cable cars within scenic areas
Personal consumption and
itinerary change costs caused by weather
🌄 [Itinerary Highlights]
1️⃣ Pace design:Arrange 2-3 core attractions per day, with a 2-hour rest period at noon. For example:
Bed dimensions: 0.7×1.95 meters×2 bedsTurpan day:Karez Wells (1.5h) + Flaming Mountains (1h) + Grape Valley (2h)
Kashgar day:Old Town (3h) + Xiangfei Garden (1.5h), home visit after the noon rest
2️⃣ Accommodation standard:
Special train accommodation:Lights out at 22:00 every night, wake-up service at 7:00 in the morning
Land accommodation:Four-star hotels arranged in Kashgar/Tashkurgan/Bayinbulak and other places (including breakfast)
3️⃣ Catering guarantee:
Meal standard 80 yuan/person/main meal
Three flavor options: mild/mildly spicy/very spicy
Each meal includes seasonal fruit and health soup
🆚[Three Major Advantages Compared with Other Special Trains]
Facilities: Smart toilet, thermostatic showerhead, panoramic viewing window1️⃣ Luggage without worry:During the whole trip, you only need to organize luggage once when boarding in Zhengzhou/Luoyang. The special train goes directly to each scenic area, avoiding repeated handling.
2️⃣ Medical support:Each group is equipped with 1 general practitioner + basic medicine kit, responding 24 hours to emergencies such as altitude sickness.
3️⃣ Age-friendly design:
Carriage aisle width reaches 1.2 meters
Anti-slip handrails installed in restrooms
Bed height from the floor is 45 cm (convenient for elderly to get in and out of bed)
👨👩👧👦 [Suitable Customer Profile]
Retired seniors aged 55-75 (accounting for 65% of customers)
Families with children aged 6-12
Tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods
Suitable for: couples/lovers/business travelers and photography enthusiasts seeking quality travel
🌟 [Five Reasons for Continued Popularity]
1️⃣ Rarity:Only 3 all-carriage en-suite special trains nationwide are recommended
2️⃣ Stability:Zero major complaints since operation began in 2016
3️⃣ Flexibility:The order of attractions can be changed according to weather
4️⃣ Privacy:Each group accepts at most 108 people
5️⃣ Cultural nature:Arrange in-depth experiences such as home visits to people of all ethnic groups/song and dance performances by people of all ethnic groups
📞 [Immediate Action Guide]
1️⃣ WeChat consultation:Add Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
2️⃣ Phone confirmation:Call customer service Yang Jia (weekdays 9:00-18:00)
3️⃣ Prepare in advance:Scanned copies of valid ID documents + recent medical examination report (required for those over 70 years old)
(All information in this article was newly verified as of March 2027, and the specific terms are subject to the signed travel contract. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.)
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 to travel lying down in light luxury and experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries about special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
