Great River South Train to Xinjiang Group Tour Guide How to Choose Berths in Different Compartments, Tour Dates and Availability Inquiry
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Dahe Zhi Nan (South of the Great River) train? The Dahe Zhi Nan is a customized light-luxury tourist train by the railway, and it does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by officially authorized cultural tourism agencies. To register for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration, berth selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about departure schedules, available seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
【Dahe Zhi Nan Train:A Mobile Resort Experience Across the Northwest】
🚂 Train Positioning:A Mobile ‘Five-Star Resort Hotel’
The Dahe Zhi Nan train is not an ordinary tourist train, but a ‘mobile resort carrier’ specially designed for in-depth tours of the Northwest. The entire train adopts a ‘one berth, one bathroom’ design, with each carriage equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and humidification systems to address comfort issues in the arid Northwest climate. The train features a multi-functional entertainment car equipped with karaoke, chess and card tables, sightseeing tea seats, and can even host small birthday parties. The dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, offering customized services such as meals, wellness meals, and children’s meals. The newly upgraded noise reduction technology in 2026 keeps train noise below 50 decibels during operation, comparable to the sleeping environment of a star-rated hotel.
🛏 ️ Cabin Configurations:‘Mobile Rooms’ Meeting Diverse Needs
【Quadruple Room】
Capacity:4 people (including children)
Area:7.2㎡
Facilities:Bathroom, 0.7×1.95m beds ×4, luggage rack, charging sockets, reading lights
Suitable for:Family trips, friends traveling together
【Dahe Zhi Nan Train: A Mobile Resort Experience Across the Northwest】【Double Room】
Capacity:2 people
Area:7.2㎡
Facilities:Bathroom, 0.7×1.95m beds ×2, sofa seat, mini wine cabinet (optional)
Suitable for:Couples, business travel
【Value Third Person】
Recommended as an addition to double rooms. Children under 6 years old do not occupy a berth; those over 6 are charged at the adult rate and enjoy the same dining services.
📍 Boarding Locations:Boarding available at Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou
The train departs from Zhengzhou and travels westward along the Longhai Railway, with boarding and alighting services at Luoyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, covering the three major cultural zones of the Central Plains, Guanzhong, and Hexi Corridor, making it convenient for tourists from various places to board nearby.
📅 2026 Departure Dates and Itinerary Pace
🚂 Train Positioning: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Resort Hotel’▶ Fixed Departure Schedule:
May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11
▶ Sample Daily Schedule (using the May 30 departure as an example):
07:00-09:00 Board at Zhengzhou/Luoyang, check-in
10:00-12:00 Onboard cultural lecture (Northwest history/photography tips)
12:30-14:00 Lunch (Xinjiang dapanji, hand-grabbed rice, and other specialty dishes)
14:30-17:00 Free time (chess/cards, sightseeing, karaoke)
17:30-19:00 Dinner (wellness meal)
19:30-21:00 Documentary ‘The Silk Road’ shown on the audio-visual system
▶ Scenic Spot Stay Duration:
The Dahe Zhi Nan train is not an ordinary tourist train, but a ‘mobile resort carrier’ specially designed for in-depth tours of the Northwest. The entire train adopts a ‘one berth, one bathroom’ design, with each carriage equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and humidification systems to address comfort issues in the arid Northwest climate. The train features a multi-functional entertainment car equipped with karaoke, chess and card tables, sightseeing tea seats, and can even host small birthday parties. The dining car is staffed by a professional chef team, offering customized services such as meals, wellness meals, and children’s meals. The newly upgraded noise reduction technology in 2026 keeps train noise below 50 decibels during operation, comparable to the sleeping environment of a star-rated hotel.Turpan full-day tour (8 hours)
Kashgar Old City (4 hours)
Tianshan Tianchi (5 hours)
Kanas Lake (6 hours)
Each day’s schedule reserves more than 3 hours of free time to avoid rushed sightseeing.
💰 2026 Price Description (subject to the contract)
▶ May 30 Departure:
Quadruple room upper berth:RMB 19,999/person
Quadruple room lower berth:RMB 21,999/person
Children (under 6):RMB 6,999/person
🛏️ Cabin Configurations: ‘Mobile Rooms’ Meeting Diverse NeedsDouble room:RMB 45,999/person
Value third person (over 6):RMB 23,999/person
▶ Other Departures (June 17, July 5, etc.):
Prices are the same as the May 30 departure, with identical standards for children/adults.
⚠ ️ Price Includes:
Train accommodation, land star-rated hotel accommodation, all meals during the trip, first admission tickets to scenic spots, tour guide services, travel insurance
⚠ ️ Price Excludes:
Personal expenses, optional activities (such as horse riding, photography services)
📝 Booking Process:Five Steps to Complete Travel Preparation
【Quadruple Room】1️⃣ Consultation and Selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm departure date, seats, and availability
2️⃣ Submit Information:Provide travelers’ names, valid ID numbers, and contact information
3️⃣ Pay Deposit:Pay a 30% deposit based on cabin type (e.g., quadruple room deposit is RMB 6,000/person)
4️⃣ Sign Contract:Electronic signing, review itinerary details and cancellation/modification terms
5️⃣ Settle Balance:Pay the remaining amount 30 days before departure and receive the departure notice
🍽 ️ Reception Standards:A Culinary Journey Through the Northwest
▶ Included Items:
3 meals daily (including 1 specialty meal, such as Turpan grape banquet or Kashgar banquet)
Unlimited bottled water supply
24-hour on-call doctor
Capacity: 4 people (including children)▶ Meal Standard Details:
Regular meals:8 dishes and 1 soup (4 meat, 4 vegetable), 10 people per table
Specialty meals:Per capita meal standard of RMB 80 (such as whole roasted lamb feast)
Taste adjustments:Notify customer service in advance to choose light/medium spicy/extra spicy
🎯 Reception Features:Three Differentiating Advantages
1️⃣ Accommodation Standard:Land segments stay at local four-star hotels (such as Kashgar’s Qinibagh Hotel); the train segment’s bathrooms solve the ‘difficult toilet’ problem of Northwest travel.
2️⃣ Meal Arrangements:Each meal offers 3 staple foods (rice/nan bread/lamian noodles) to accommodate dietary habits of various ethnic groups.
3️⃣ Pace Control:Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, and scenic spot stay times are 50% longer than regular tours.
🆚 Comparison with Other Trains:Four Core Advantages
| Comparison Item | Dahe Zhi Nan | Ordinary Tourist Trains |
Area: 7.2㎡|————–|————————–|————————|
| Bathroom facilities | Bathrooms throughout the train | Public restrooms |
| Dining services | Professional chef team | Boxed meals/simple meals |
| Medical support | 24-hour on-call doctor | No fixed medical staff |
| Luggage service | No need to carry luggage throughout | Must carry your own luggage |
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for:These Travelers Will Find It Perfect
Retired seniors:Avoids bumpy long-distance bus rides; can rest anytime on the train
Family tourists:Children have a dedicated activity area, with children’s meals and cribs available
Photography enthusiasts:The train features a ‘sightseeing corridor’ with stops for photography when passing the Gobi Desert and grasslands
Slow travelers:No more than 3 scenic spots per day, rejecting ‘check-in style’ sightseeing
Facilities: Bathroom, 0.7×1.95m beds ×4, luggage rack, charging sockets, reading lights🌟 Five Reasons for Sustained Popularity
1️⃣ Safety:The train travels at night and tours during the day, avoiding the risks of long-distance night driving
2️⃣ Privacy:Cabin doors are lockable, suitable for groups traveling together
3️⃣ Cultural immersion:The train features a ‘Northwest Cultural Corridor’ showcasing ethnic costumes and musical instruments
4️⃣ Flexibility:In case of extreme weather, the itinerary order can be changed (e.g., visiting Kanas first, then Tianchi)
5️⃣ Value for money:The 16-day itinerary includes 12 specialty meals and 15 5A-rated scenic spots, with an average daily cost of about RMB 1,500
📞 Contact Information
Customer Service:Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
(Inquire about departure dates, availability, and pricing details, and obtain the 2026 latest itinerary brochure)
【Special Notice】
Seats for 2026 departures are limited; advance booking 60 days ahead is recommended. Child policies and other details are subject to the contract; both parties may agree to reasonable itinerary changes upon mutual consent.
How to register for the 2027 Dahe Zhi Nan? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as the Jinfu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan. For light-luxury lying travel and premium train experiences, contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection, reservation, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.
