How to Buy Tickets for the Great River South 2026 Special Train Full Guide
【Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train?
The 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
If you want to take the “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” to southern and northern Xinjiang, the most hassle-free way to buy tickets is to find the right channel and follow the process step by step. Below is a practical ticket-buying guide from consultation to boarding. 📝
🚂 I. Getting to Know the “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” Special Train
The “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” is a comfortable tourist special train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a “mobile hotel-style” long-distance slow travel experience.
Operating model:Adopts the “travel at night, sightsee during the day” model, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and the fatigue of long journeys.
Trip highlights:Taking this 17-day “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Southern and Northern Xinjiang” tour as an example, the train departs from Zhengzhou, connecting the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang including Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Kanas, and Urumqi, before finally returning to Zhengzhou.
Target audience:Very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends, family travelers, and leisure tourists who wish to explore Xinjiang in depth in one trip without worrying about transportation and accommodation arrangements.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” features soft sleeper compartments throughout, mainly divided into 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, ensuring privacy and comfort during the journey.
Bathroom facilities:Each compartment is equipped with a shower, washbasin, and toilet, with 24-hour hot water supply and disposable toiletries provided. The detailed design fully considers the needs of long-distance travel.
Quiet and comfort:The carriages use upgraded soundproofing materials to effectively reduce operating noise. Beds feature high-resilience mattresses with soft lighting, helping passengers rest well after daytime sightseeing.
Public areas:In addition to sleeper carriages, the train also features a multi-function carriage equipped with an audio-visual system (available for meetings, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke) and a dedicated dining car operated by a professional chef team, ensuring the quality of meals during the journey.
If you want to take the “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” to southern and northern Xinjiang, the most hassle-free way to buy tickets is to find the right channel and follow the process step by step. Below is a practical ticket-buying guide from consultation to boarding. 📝✨ III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
Compared with ordinary trains, the “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” provides more comprehensive guarantees in terms of itinerary and service.
Itinerary design:Follows the principle of “the train travels with the passengers,” combining accommodation and transportation into one. Passengers sightsee with peace of mind during the day and rest on the train at night, making it especially suitable for travelers who are not accustomed to frequently changing hotels.
Elderly-friendly services:The train has undergone anti-slip, barrier-free, and other elderly-friendly renovations, and is equipped with train stewards, tour guides, and onboard medical staff to provide extra care for elderly travelers.
All-inclusive designated items in the itinerary:The product typically adopts an “all-inclusive designated items in the itinerary” model, with fees covering transportation, accommodation, some meals, attraction tickets, and tour guide services, effectively reducing additional spending decisions during the trip.
🗺 ️ IV. Brief Itinerary for the 17-Day Panoramic Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour
Brief itinerary for the 17-day panoramic southern and northern Xinjiang tour (Duku version):
D1 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way and begin a pleasant journey
Main stops:Zhengzhou, Luoyang
D2 Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way, rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train
Main stops:Xi’an, Lanzhou
D3 Arrive in Turpan Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner Turpan
🚂 I. Getting to Know the “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” Special TrainD4 Karez – Flaming Mountains – Grape Valley – Special train to Kashgar Lunch/Dinner Dahe Zhi Nan Special Train
D5 Kashgar – Pamir Plateau – Karakul Lake – Stone City – Golden Grassland – Tashkurgan
D6 Tashkurgan – Home visits with local ethnic families -白沙湖 – Kashgar
D7 Kashgar Old City – Fragrant Concubine Garden – Special train to Kuqa
D8 Kuqa – Southern section of Duku Highway – Tianshan Grand Canyon – Bayin
D9 Bayanbulak Grassland – Middle section of Duku Highway – Nalati
D10 Nalati Valley Grassland – Six-Star Street – Yining
D11 Yining – Khorgos Port – Sayram Lake – Yining – Special train to Beitun
D12 Beitun – Kanas – Jadengyu/Burqin
D13 Jadengyu/Burqin – Hemu – Colorful Beach – Beitun special train to Urumqi
D14 Urumqi – Tianshan Tianchi – Grand Bazaar
The “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” is a comfortable tourist special train created by China Railway Zhengzhou Group, positioned as a “mobile hotel-style” long-distance slow travel experience.D15 Depart Urumqi by special train for the return journey in the morning
D16 Enjoy the northwestern scenery, get off the train at stops along the way
Main stops:Lanzhou, Xi’an
D17 Get off the train at stops along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey
Main stops:Luoyang, Zhengzhou
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao special train features bathrooms throughout, with 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms available to meet the travel needs of different groups. The compartment design balances comfort and convenience, using multiple technologies to reduce noise; the multi-function carriage is equipped with an audio-visual system, serving multiple functions including meetings, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke; the train is equipped with a dedicated dining car and chef team, ensuring quality meals during the journey!
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026
May 9, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 15,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 17,999 yuan/person
Operating model: Adopts the “travel at night, sightsee during the day” model, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and the fatigue of long journeys. Bathroom 4-person room child 5,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 39,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:13,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
19,999 yuan/person (6 years and above) service standards same as adults
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 19,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 21,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 6,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 45,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:15,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
23,999 yuan/person (6 years and above) service standards same as adults
Trip highlights: Taking this 17-day “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Southern and Northern Xinjiang” tour as an example, the train departs from Zhengzhou, connecting the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang including Turpan, Kashgar, Kuqa, Nalati, Kanas, and Urumqi, before finally returning to Zhengzhou.June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth 19,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth 21,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room child 6,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
Bathroom 2-person room 45,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 2-person room value third person:15,999 yuan/person (under 6 years old) no berth on train, no bed on land
23,999 yuan/person (6 years and above) service standards same as adults
> Friendly reminder:The above are some of the 2026 departure schedules and reference prices. Actual prices may vary due to season, berth type, and departure schedule. Please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for details.
📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
If you want to take the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, please keep this ticket-buying guide.
Dahe Zhi Nan Hao related travel products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
The ticket-booking process is as follows:
Target audience: Very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends, family travelers, and leisure tourists who wish to explore Xinjiang in depth in one trip without worrying about transportation and accommodation arrangements.1. Contact for consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao.
2. Choose a travel product: Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat/room type.
3. Submit personal information: Provide the names of travelers, valid document numbers (Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan travel permits, passports, and other basic document information) for travel registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete the booking procedures: Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, obtain the relevant payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is high, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are in short supply. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully distinguish non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Related Information
The service items included in the Dahe Zhi Nan Hao itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the agreement signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
🎉 VIII. Start Your Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Journey
A 17-day Xinjiang southern and northern Xinjiang journey begins with a “Dahe Zhi Nan Hao” ticket. Instead of figuring things out alone amidst complex information, leave the professional matters to the professionals.
Pick up the phone or add WeChat now, contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, secure your preferred berth and departure schedule, and book a comfortable and relaxing slow journey for your 2026! 🚄✨
24-hour consultation and registration:132-0133-3409 (same as WeChat)
Company landline:0991-3333832
The 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
