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How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? The Dahe Zhi Nan Hao is a custom light-luxury tourist train specially designed by the railway, and it does not open a ticket purchase channel on 12306. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. If you want to register for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for seat selection, sign up, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 Slow travel in Xinjiang starts with a moving home on rails
Tired of the travel pace of self-driving, changing hotels, carrying luggage, and scrambling for scenic area tickets? In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train continues its ‘train follows people, travel by day, rest by night’ model, allowing you to leisurely traverse northern and southern Xinjiang. This is not just a train, but a mobile resort space equipped with bathrooms, a dedicated dining car, and audio-visual entertainment carriages—especially suitable for travelers who want a slower pace, deeper experiences, and less travel fatigue.
🚄 Train positioning:Not a means of transport, but a ‘home’ during the journey
The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is a special tourist train supported by China Railway Zhengzhou. In 2026, it continues to operate the 17-day panoramic loop of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train departs from Zhengzhou, Henan, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou before entering Xinjiang. The entire journey adopts the model of ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning + daytime sightseeing + return to the train at night for rest’, avoiding the hassle of frequently changing accommodation and moving luggage.
The entire train is equipped with bathroom suites, a dedicated dining car, a chef team, and multi-functional carriages (including audio-visual, chess and card, karaoke, etc.), ensuring comfort and social fun even on long journeys. It is especially suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly groups, or travelers seeking a relaxed pace.
🛏 ️ Cabin details:Three room types, all with private bathrooms
All cabins on the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ are equipped with private bathrooms, eliminating the need to share washing facilities and ensuring privacy and convenience:
Double room:2 beds (0.7m × 1.95m), cabin area approximately 7.2㎡

🚂 Slow travel in Xinjiang starts with a moving home on railsTriple room:3 beds (0.7m × 1.95m), cabin area approximately 7.2㎡
Quadruple room:4 beds (0.7m × 1.95m), cabin area approximately 7.2㎡
The train uses noise reduction technology, and the cabin design balances comfort and functionality.
Boarding points:Mainly departs from Zhengzhou, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc., where passengers can board or alight at different stops (subject to seat availability and itinerary arrangements at each boarding point; advance confirmation is required).
📅 Brief itinerary and 2026 departure dates (based on the finalized local text)
Dahe Zhi Nan Hao itinerary arrangement
Day 1:Board the Dahe Zhi Nan special train along the way and start a pleasant journey (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train, passing through Zhengzhou and Luoyang)
Day 2:Rest or enjoy entertainment freely on the train, admiring the scenery along the way (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train, passing through Xi’an and Lanzhou)

Tired of the travel pace of self-driving, changing hotels, carrying luggage, and scrambling for scenic area tickets? In 2026, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ tourist train continues its ‘train follows people, travel by day, rest by night’ model, allowing you to leisurely traverse northern and southern Xinjiang. This is not just a train, but a mobile resort space equipped with bathrooms, a dedicated dining car, and audio-visual entertainment carriages—especially suitable for travelers who want a slower pace, deeper experiences, and less travel fatigue.Day 3:Arrive in Turpan, full-day sightseeing (overnight in Turpan)
Day 4:Karez System → Flaming Mountains → Grape Valley → take the special train to Kashgar (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan County (overnight in Tashkurgan County)
Day 6:Tashkurgan County → home visits with local residents →白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) → return to Kashgar (overnight in Kashgar)
Day 7:Kashgar Old City → Fragrant Concubine Garden → take the special train to Kuqa (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 8:Kuqa → southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Bayanbulak (overnight in Bayan Town)
Day 9:Bayanbulak Grassland → middle section of Duku Highway → Nalati (overnight in Nalati Town)
Day 10:Nalati Valley Grassland → Six-Star Street → Yining (overnight in Yining City)
Day 11:Yining → Khorgos Port → Sayram Lake → return to Yining → take the special train to Beitun (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)

🚄 Train positioning: Not a means of transport, but a ‘home’ during the journeyDay 12:Beitun → Kanas → Jadengyu/Burqin (overnight in Jadengyu/Burqin)
Day 13:Jadengyu/Burqin → Hemu → Rainbow Beach → Beitun → take the special train to Urumqi (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 14:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi Lake → International Grand Bazaar (overnight in Urumqi)
Day 15:Take the special train from Urumqi for the return journey (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train)
Day 16:Enjoy the northwestern scenery along the way and gradually alight from the train (overnight on the Dahe Zhi Nan train, passing through Lanzhou and Xi’an)
Day 17:Alight from the train along the way, ending the pleasant Xinjiang journey (passing through Luoyang and Zhengzhou)
2026 departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
Daily sightseeing time is controlled at 6–8 hours, with 1–1.5 hours of rest reserved at noon, and nighttime travel ensures sufficient sleep. The overall pace is relaxed and well-balanced.

The ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ is a special tourist train supported by China Railway Zhengzhou. In 2026, it continues to operate the 17-day panoramic loop of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train departs from Zhengzhou, Henan, passing through Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou before entering Xinjiang. The entire journey adopts the model of ‘depart in the evening, arrive in the morning + daytime sightseeing + return to the train at night for rest’, avoiding the hassle of frequently changing accommodation and moving luggage.💰 Price description (based on the finalized local text)
May 30, 2026:
Bathroom quadruple room, upper berth:19999 yuan/person
Bathroom quadruple room, lower berth:21999 yuan/person
Bathroom quadruple room, child (under 6):6999 yuan/person (no berth on the train, no bed on land)
Bathroom double room:45999 yuan/person
Bathroom double room, value third person:15999 yuan/person (under 6, no berth on the train, no bed on land); 23999 yuan/person (6 and above, service standards same as adults)
June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2026:

The entire train is equipped with bathroom suites, a dedicated dining car, a chef team, and multi-functional carriages (including audio-visual, chess and card, karaoke, etc.), ensuring comfort and social fun even on long journeys. It is especially suitable for family trips, middle-aged and elderly groups, or travelers seeking a relaxed pace.Price structure is the same as above.
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly depending on the departure date and seat type. The final price is subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
📝 Booking process (via Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and receive an official tourism receipt.
4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by national tourism authorities, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/refund terms.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
Registration method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and consult customer service representative Yang Jia for details.

🛏️ Cabin details: Three room types, all with private bathrooms🍽 ️ Reception standards:What meals are included and what are not? How is the taste?
Included items:Full transportation (special train + local air-conditioned tourist bus), accommodation (train cabin + land hotel), first admission tickets to scenic spots, tour guide service, full meals (including hot meals in the train dining car + regular meals on land).
Excluded items:Personal expenses, internal transportation within scenic areas, voluntary self-funded projects, single room supplement (for solo travelers, our agency will try its best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
Meals are jointly provided by the train chef team and local partner restaurants, balancing nutrition and taste. Daily meal standards are moderate, with a lighter flavor preference, avoiding heavy oil and spice, and can be adjusted as needed. Some itineraries include Xinjiang specialty meals (such as hand-pilaf, baked buns, big plate chicken, etc.) to reflect regional flavors.
> Remarks:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.’
✨ Reception features:Worry-free, comfortable, steady pace
Accommodation worry-free:Throughout the journey, ‘the train serves as accommodation’, with recommended hotel stays on land segments, greatly reducing the number of times luggage needs to be moved.
Meal guarantee:The train has a dining car with freshly prepared hot meals, avoiding cold meals or boxed lunches.

All cabins on the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ are equipped with private bathrooms, eliminating the need to share washing facilities and ensuring privacy and convenience:Reasonable pace:Daily sightseeing is not overly packed, with lunch breaks and nighttime travel ensuring physical recovery.
Suitable for all groups:Especially suitable for retirees, families with children, and travelers who cannot tolerate long hours in a car.
🔍 Comparative advantages:Why choose the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’?
Compared with ordinary bus tours or self-driving, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ has clear differences:
✅ Fixed berth throughout the journey, no need to change hotels daily
✅ Bathroom cabins, combining privacy and convenience
✅ Meals prepared by a professional team, with mild and controllable flavors
✅ A well-paced itinerary that avoids rushed ‘herding-style’ sightseeing

Double room: 2 beds (0.7m × 1.95m), cabin area approximately 7.2㎡✅ Fellow travelers are mostly middle-aged, elderly, or family groups, creating a harmonious atmosphere
👥 Suitable for:
Seniors who want to travel easily after retirement
Families with elderly parents or children
Travelers who do not want to frequently move luggage or change hotels
Travelers who prefer a slow pace and deep experiences over ‘check-in photo’ sightseeing
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
Since its launch, the ‘Dahe Zhi Nan Hao’ has become a product that many travelers repeatedly choose, thanks to its steady pace, reliable reception standards, and comfortable hardware configuration. It does not pursue ‘fast’ or ‘many’, but emphasizes ‘stable’ and ‘deep’—spending 17 days truly immersed in the nature and culture of the vast Xinjiang land.
For more information on 2026 departure availability, cabin photos, or itinerary details, you can consult customer service representative Yang Jia at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
(Note:All information in this article is based on the latest finalized 2026 itinerary. Specific arrangements are subject to the actual signed contract.)
How to register for the 2027 Dahe Zhi Nan Hao? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service mainly provides high-end tourist train reservation services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, New Oriental Express, Kunlun Hao, Tianshan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan Hao. If you want to travel in light luxury and experience premium train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the exclusive customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign up, and check real-time train schedules, berth availability, and travel itineraries.