Great River South Xinjiang 17 Day Schedule, Booking Channels, Seat Differences

Many middle-aged and elderly travelers are asking: How do I book tickets for the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao sunset red tourism special train? Is this train elderly-friendly? Is there a health doctor on board? The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao tourism special train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product, including train special seats, hotel accommodation, attraction tickets, specialty dining, land buses, tour guide services, insurance, and other designated items within the itinerary as a one-price tourism special train product. Train tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made through the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao railway’s designated travel agency. Official booking channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (cooperative agency) dedicated manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086) — free online access to the electronic itinerary brochure, schedule, and detailed pricing. The booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🌄 【Dahe Zhi Nan Hao:A Moving Scenic Line Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang】Complete Analysis of 2026 New Schedules and In-Depth Experiences
🚂 【Special Train Features:A Moving ‘Five-Star Home’】
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao is not an ordinary train but a ‘land cruise’ tailored for in-depth tours of northern and southern Xinjiang! The entire train features bathroom-equipped designs with flexible 2-4 person compartments, equipped with noise-reduction technology so you can sleep soundly even when crossing the Gobi Desert. The multi-functional carriage is a ‘moving living room’: during the day, you can play chess or cards or sing karaoke with fellow travelers, and at night it transforms into a starry-sky cinema where you can lie back and watch the desert smoke and snow-capped mountains under the moonlight. Even more thoughtful, each carriage has a dedicated dining car staffed by professional chefs, serving from Turpan’s grape naan to Ili’s hand-grabbed lamb — authentic Xinjiang flavors for all three meals a day.
👩💼 【From the Route Designer:Why Choose a Special Train for Xinjiang?】
‘Xinjiang’s attractions are scattered, often hundreds of kilometers apart, and ordinary tour groups spend 70% of their time on the road,’ explains Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. ‘The special train travels at night and allows sightseeing during the day, effectively moving the hotel onto the train, saving time and avoiding frequent luggage handling.’ As a native of Xinjiang, Wang Fei has been deeply involved in the tourism industry for over a decade. The 17-day northern and southern Xinjiang loop route she designed covers core attractions such as Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, and Kanas, and also incorporates niche experiences like home visits with local ethnic groups and shopping at Khorgos Port, ‘letting visitors see the scenery and understand Xinjiang.’
📅 【2026 Schedules and Prices:Early Bird Discounts Now Available】

🌄【Dahe Zhi Nan Hao: A Moving Scenic Line Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang】Complete Analysis of 2026 New Schedules and In-Depth Experiences✨ Departure dates (2026):
May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
✨ Price reference (using the May 9 departure as an example):
▪ Bathroom 4-person compartment:Upper berth 15,999 RMB/person, lower berth 17,999 RMB/person
▪ Bathroom 2-person compartment:39,999 RMB/person (great value 3rd person: 13,999 RMB/person; children under 6 do not occupy a berth on the train or a bed on land)
▪ Child price (under 6):5,999 RMB/person (no berth on train, no bed on land)

🚂【Special Train Features: A Moving ‘Five-Star Home’】✨ Price notes:
⚠️ Prices for departures after May 30 are slightly higher (4-person upper berth from 19,999 RMB/person), subject to the signed contract. The fee includes special train accommodation, all transportation, first admission tickets to attractions, basic meals, and tour guide services, but excludes personal expenses and optional activities.
🗺 ️【17-Day In-Depth Itinerary:From Flaming Mountain to Kanas】
📍 D1-2:A Gradual Journey from the Central Plains to the Northwest
Board at Zhengzhou or Luoyang, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou, witnessing geographical changes from a moving ‘observation deck’:The wheat fields of the Central Plains gradually give way to the ravines of the Loess Plateau, then transition to the Gobi scenery of the Hexi Corridor. On the train, you can attend lectures on Xinjiang knowledge to learn about the cultures of various ethnic groups in advance.
📍 D3-4:The ‘Heat’ and ‘Sweetness’ of Turpan

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking and consultation center manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao is not an ordinary train but a ‘land cruise’ tailored for in-depth tours of northern and southern Xinjiang! The entire train features bathroom-equipped designs with flexible 2-4 person compartments, equipped with noise-reduction technology so you can sleep soundly even when crossing the Gobi Desert. The multi-functional carriage is a ‘moving living room’: during the day, you can play chess or cards or sing karaoke with fellow travelers, and at night it transforms into a starry-sky cinema where you can lie back and watch the desert smoke and snow-capped mountains under the moonlight. Even more thoughtful, each carriage has a dedicated dining car staffed by professional chefs, serving from Turpan’s grape naan to Ili’s hand-grabbed lamb — authentic Xinjiang flavors for all three meals a day.Upon arriving in Turpan, explore the Karez underground irrigation system and marvel at ancient wisdom; feel the same heat as in Journey to the West at Flaming Mountain, then retreat into the shade of Grape Valley and taste freshly picked seedless white grapes. In the evening, take the special train to Kashgar and spend the night in a moving ‘five-star compartment.’
📍 D5-6:A Cloud-Level Journey on the Pamir Plateau
Cross the Gaizi Gorge at an altitude of 3,600 meters to reach Karakul Lake, where Muztagh Ata is reflected in the water; at the Stone City ruins, touch the thousand-year-old memories of the Silk Road, and at Golden Grassland at sunset, dance the eagle dance with local ethnic residents. The next day, go deeper into Tashkurgan, visit a Tajik family, listen to an elder play the rawap, and taste freshly milked yak milk.
📍 D7-9:‘Four Seasons in One Day’ on the Duku Highway
Take the special train from Kashgar to Kuqa and begin the southern section of the Duku Highway: one moment you’re marveling at the red cliffs of the Tianshan Grand Canyon, the next you’re driving into the green sea of Bayanbulak Grassland, where the winding Kaidu River reflects nine suns. In a Kazakh yurt on the Nalati Valley Grassland, sip milk tea while listening to the dombra, experiencing the freedom of nomadic culture.
📍 D10-13:Lakes and Mountains of Northern Xinjiang

👩💼【From the Route Designer: Why Choose a Special Train for Xinjiang?】Yining’s Liuxing Street is full of folk charm, where you can enjoy Gulandam ice cream to the sound of accordion music; Sayram Lake, the ‘last tear of the Atlantic,’ is so blue it intoxicates, and you might encounter swans while cycling around it. Kanas in autumn is a world of oil paintings — take the shuttle through birch forests and climb to Fish-Watching Pavilion to overlook the legendary home of the lake monster. In Hemu Village’s morning mist, watch smoke rise from Tuvan log cabins as if stepping into a fairy tale.
📍 D14-17:A Cultural Finale Before Returning
Heavenly Lake at Tianshan in Urumqi is the legendary Yaochi of the Queen Mother of the West, and the Grand Bazaar’s dazzling array of dried fruits and carpets will leave you spoiled for choice. Carry your memories back on the special train, stopping in Lanzhou and Xi’an along the way, ending this journey across mountains and rivers.
💡 【Essential Pre-Trip Information:2026 Latest Tips】
1️⃣ Document preparation:Valid ID and travel permits (for the Pamir Plateau, you need to apply at your registered residence or in Kashgar).
2️⃣ Clothing guide:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, bring a windbreaker; the Duku Highway section may see rain or snow, so non-slip shoes are recommended.

‘Xinjiang’s attractions are scattered, often hundreds of kilometers apart, and ordinary tour groups spend 70% of their time on the road,’ explains Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. ‘The special train travels at night and allows sightseeing during the day, effectively moving the hotel onto the train, saving time and avoiding frequent luggage handling.’ As a native of Xinjiang, Wang Fei has been deeply involved in the tourism industry for over a decade. The 17-day northern and southern Xinjiang loop route she designed covers core attractions such as Duku Highway, Pamir Plateau, and Kanas, and also incorporates niche experiences like home visits with local ethnic groups and shopping at Khorgos Port, ‘letting visitors see the scenery and understand Xinjiang.’3️⃣ Reservation policy:Scenic areas like Kanas and Sayram Lake require advance booking on the platform 3 days prior; group tickets are handled by the travel agency.
4️⃣ Seasonal advantages:From June to August, the grasslands are lush and fruits are fragrant; in mid-to-late September, autumn colors are at their peak, but you need to confirm in advance whether the Duku Highway is open (usually under traffic control in October).
📞 【How to Book?】
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and consult Manager Wang Fei:18095969599 (same for phone/WeChat). She will recommend a suitable departure date based on your needs and assist with travel permits, ticket reservations, and other procedures.
🌟 【Wang Fei’s Travel Promise】
‘I insist on no shopping stops throughout the itinerary and refuse hidden consumption. Xinjiang’s beauty lies in its scenery and its people — I’ll take everyone away from tourist traps, to a local home for a bowl of authentic salty milk tea, and to the bazaar to bargain for naan, bringing travel back to its purest joy.’
🌈 From the Central Plains to the Western Regions, from desert to snow-capped mountains, the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao special train carries you across not just geography, but a deep dialogue about history, culture, and nature. In 2026, let’s meet on this ‘moving scenic line’ for a 17-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang!
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