2027 Grand River South Tourist Train Official Website Booking Guide
The Dahe Zhinan (South of the Great River) is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a spot → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🌄 Dahe Zhinan special train:17-day panoramic in-depth tour of North and South Xinjiang, unlocking the stunning scenery of the Western Regions! 🚂
📌 Route overview:A moving feast crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
In 2027, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches the “Dahe Zhinan” 17-day panoramic North and South Xinjiang tour Duku edition special train, creating an immersive travel experience with the standard of a “mobile five-star hotel.” The entire train is equipped with bathrooms (2/3/4-person rooms available), a multi-functional audio-visual carriage, a professional dining car and chef team. No need to carry luggage throughout the trip; travel at night and sightsee during the day, covering core attractions in North and South Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake. Suitable for family trips, silver-haired travelers, and photography enthusiasts.
🌟 Route highlights:Recently tested advantages in 2026
Seasonal suitability:May to September is the golden travel season in Xinjiang, avoiding winter cold and dusty weather. Seasonal roads such as the Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway are open for limited periods, with excellent views of grasslands, flower seas, snow-capped mountains, and lakes along the way.
Upgraded comfort:The special train uses silent noise-reduction technology, and bathrooms solve the washing difficulties of traditional special trains. 2-person rooms are equipped with large beds/twin beds, and the 4-person room bunk design is scientific; the policy of children not occupying berths is friendly.
Cultural depth:Arrangements include home visits to people of all ethnic groups, intangible cultural heritage experiences in Kashgar Old Town, and multicultural visits to Liuxing Street, offering an immersive experience of the living customs of all ethnic groups.
Photography-friendly:Dedicated stopping points are set up on sections such as the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, allowing free photography during the golden hours of sunrise and sunset.
🗺 ️Simple itinerary (original version of 2027 departure dates)
▶️ D1-D2:Zhengzhou/Luoyang→Xi’an/Lanzhou (free time on the special train)
▶️ D3:Arrive in Turpan (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
🌄Dahe Zhinan special train: 17-day panoramic in-depth tour of North and South Xinjiang, unlocking the stunning scenery of the Western Regions! 🚂▶️ D4:Karez-Flaming Mountains-Grape Valley→special train to Kashgar (lunch and dinner)
▶️ D5:Kashgar→Pamir Plateau→Karakul Lake→Stone City→Golden Grassland→Tashkurgan
▶️ D6:Tashkurgan→home visits to people of all ethnic groups→White Sand Lake→return to Kashgar
▶️ D7:Kashgar Old Town→→Xiangfei Garden→special train to Kuqa
▶️ D8:Kuqa→southern section of Duku Highway→Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon→Bayinbuluke
▶️ D9:Bayinbuluke Grassland→middle section of Duku Highway→Nalati
▶️ D10:Nalati River Valley Grassland→Liuxing Street→Yining
▶️ D11:Yining→Khorgos Port→Sayram Lake→return to Yining→special train to Beitun
▶️ D12:Beitun→Kanas→Jiadengyu/Burqin
▶️ D13:Jiadengyu/Burqin→Hemu→Wucaitan→Beitun special train to Urumqi
▶️ D14:Urumqi→Tianshan Tianchi→Grand Bazaar
📌Route overview: a moving feast crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains▶️ D15:Take the special train from Urumqi for the return journey
▶️ D16-D17:Lanzhou/Xi’an→Luoyang/Zhengzhou (get off along the way)
🚆 Transportation guide:Seamless connection between special train and land transport
Special train starting point:Zhengzhou/Luoyang (board on D1), endpoint: Luoyang/Zhengzhou (get off on D17)
Land transport:A 38-seat air-conditioned tour bus is provided throughout, with 7-seat business vehicles used on the Duku Highway section, striving to provide each person a proper seat plus luggage space.
Transfer tips:Urumqi Diwopu Airport/Railway Station provides 24-hour free pick-up service; flight/train information must be provided 3 days in advance.
💰 Ticket fees (recent reference prices for 2026)
▶️ Must-include attraction tickets:
Turpan combo ticket (Karez+Flaming Mountains+Grape Valley):120 yuan/person
Kanas Scenic Area:160 yuan/person + shuttle bus 70 yuan/person
Tianshan Tianchi:95 yuan/person + shuttle bus 60 yuan/person
In 2027, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches the “Dahe Zhinan” 17-day panoramic North and South Xinjiang tour Duku edition special train, creating an immersive travel experience with the standard of a “mobile five-star hotel.” The entire train is equipped with bathrooms (2/3/4-person rooms available), a multi-functional audio-visual carriage, a professional dining car and chef team. No need to carry luggage throughout the trip; travel at night and sightsee during the day, covering core attractions in North and South Xinjiang such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Duku Highway, Kanas, and Sayram Lake. Suitable for family trips, silver-haired travelers, and photography enthusiasts.Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person (self-driving lake loop fee extra)
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
▶️ Discount notes:
Seniors over 65 enjoy half-price tickets with valid ID (shuttle bus at full price)
Children under 1.2 meters are exempt from tickets (children’s tickets required for shuttle bus)
Students/military personnel/disabled persons enjoy corresponding discounts with valid ID
⚠ ️ Price fluctuation notice:Scenic area tickets may change with policies; the final price shall be based on the scenic area’s announcement on the day.
📅 Open reservation policy (tested in 2026)
Special train departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11, 2027
Reservation deadline:Each departure has a maximum of 80 people; registration closes when full. It is recommended to register 60 days in advance.
Document requirements:Registration requires valid ID, health code (green code), and contact information; foreign tourists need to provide additional passport information
📸 Recommended photography spots
🌟Route highlights: recently tested advantages in 2026Duku Highway:Haxilegen Pass (snow mountain pass), Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery (memorial and grassland in the same frame)
Kanas:Guanyu Terrace (overlooking the lake), Three Bays (morning mist at Xianwan, S-shaped river bend at Moon Bay, reflections at Wolong Bay)
Sayram Lake:Songshutou (overlooking the lake), Dianjiang Terrace (where grassland meets lake water), Xihai Grassland (wildflowers everywhere)
Pamir Plateau:Muztagh Ata (Father of Glaciers), White Sand Lake (blue-and-white lake), Stone City (ancient Silk Road site)
🍜 Food map (special train dining car + local specialty meals)
Special train meals:3 main meals provided daily (8 dishes + 1 soup + fruit); specialty meals include Turpan Grape Banquet, Kashgar meal, and Ili hand-grabbed rice
Local recommendations:
Urumqi:Lingguan Lane (baked buns, hand-grabbed mutton, kvass)
Kashgar:Id Kah Square (tea at a century-old teahouse, jar meat)
Yining:Liuxing Street (Russian bread, Kazakh milk skin)
Burqin:Riverside Night Market (grilled pike, kvass, yogurt zongzi)
Seasonal suitability: May to September is the golden travel season in Xinjiang, avoiding winter cold and dusty weather. Seasonal roads such as the Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway are open for limited periods, with excellent views of grasslands, flower seas, snow-capped mountains, and lakes along the way.💡 Travel tips
Clothing preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; bring a windbreaker + thin down jacket, and a windproof face mask for the Duku Highway section
Sun protection measures:SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat (plateau UV is 2-3 times that of inland areas)
Travel documents:Going to the Pamir Plateau requires a Border Pass in advance (free; apply with valid ID at the Kashgar International Self-Driving RV Camp)
Cash preparation:Some pastoral areas have weak signal; it is recommended to carry 500 yuan in cash as backup
👩💼 Itinerary planner:Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang who has worked in the tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full travel routes of North and South Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism special trains, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys.
Wang Fei is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, and easily resolves travel trivialities; she is considerate and reliable throughout the trip. She always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption on itineraries with no consumption, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not do assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, carefully allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number), and provide name, valid ID number, contact information, and special train date to complete the reservation.
⚠ ️Disclaimer
The information in this article is current as of December 2026. The actual itinerary may change due to weather, policies, and other factors, and the final version shall be subject to the Tourism Contract. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the right to reasonably optimize the itinerary, and part of the content may be changed after mutual agreement between both parties.
🌈From the Flaming Mountains to Kanas, from the Duku Highway to the Pamir Plateau, travel through North and South Xinjiang in 17 days, and let the “Dahe Zhinan” take you to unlock the many possibilities of Xinjiang! 🚂✨
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