South of the Great River Pre sale Rules A Guide to Official Booking Channels and the Best Time to Book

Many middle-aged and elderly tourists ask: How do you book tickets for the Dahezhinan (South of the Great River) Sunset Red tourist special train? Is this train senior-friendly? Is there a healthcare doctor on board? The Dahezhinan tourist special train is a customized railway packaged cultural tourism product, including train special train seats, hotel accommodation, attraction tickets, specialty dining, land buses, guide services, insurance, and other designated items within the itinerary under a one-price package. It does not sell train tickets separately and can only be booked uniformly through the Dahezhinan railway authorized travel agency. Authorized booking channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (partner organization) dedicated manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Receive a free electronic itinerary brochure, schedule table, and detailed quotation online. The specific ticket purchase process includes: selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🌄 [Dahezhinan:A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang, unlocking N kinds of romance in Xinjiang] 🌄
“Without going to Xinjiang, you don’t know how big China is; without going to North and South Xinjiang, you don’t know how beautiful Xinjiang is.” As the train slowly leaves the Central Plains, the scenery outside the window gradually changes from the Loess Plateau to snow-capped mountains and grasslands. This special train named “Dahezhinan” is using a 17-day in-depth itinerary to take you through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang. As a “star route” of Xinjiang tourism, it is not recommended as just a trip, but also a dialogue about nature, culture, and the soul.
🚂 [Special train features:A moving “five-star hotel,” where comfort and fun coexist] 🚂
The Dahezhinan special train can be called a “moving scenic route.” The entire train adopts a bathroom design and offers multiple room types: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, meeting different travel needs of families, couples, and friends. The compartments are equipped with noise-reduction technology, so you can enjoy a quiet space even at high speed; the multi-function carriage integrates audio-visual entertainment, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke, so the journey is no longer boring. Even more noteworthy is that the train is equipped with a professional chef team, from Turpan raisin pilaf to Kashgar baked samsa, from Ili naren to Urumqi big plate chicken, every meal is authentic Xinjiang flavor, letting your taste buds reach the destination first.
🌍 [Route highlights:Panorama of North and South Xinjiang, see all four seasons in 17 days] 🌍
The beauty of Xinjiang lies in its diversity. From Turpan in the east to Khorgos in the west, from Kanas in the north to the Pamir Plateau in the south, the Dahezhinan itinerary covers 80% of Xinjiang’s core attractions and cleverly avoids the “hurried sightseeing” of conventional routes, making every stop full of depth.
🔸 Natural wonders:Duku Highway, Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake… these names themselves represent Xinjiang’s top beauty. The Duku Highway’s “four seasons in one day,” Tianshan Tianchi’s “picturesque jade pool,” Kanas’s “palette,” and Sayram Lake’s “last tear of the Atlantic”—each place makes people marvel at nature’s uncanny workmanship.
🔸 Cultural experiences:Kashgar Old City, Xiangfei Garden, Khorgos Port… here there are not only thousand-year relics of the Silk Road, but also the everyday life of all ethnic groups. In Kashgar Old City, you can learn to make pottery with artisans; in Xiangfei Garden, listen to a legend about Emperor Qianlong and Xiangfei; at Khorgos Port, feel the prosperity of trade at the China-Kazakhstan border.

🌄 [Dahezhinan: A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang, unlocking N kinds of romance in Xinjiang] 🌄🔸 Niche secret places:In addition to famous attractions, the itinerary also incorporates niche experiences such as Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, home visits to people of all ethnic groups, and the morning mist in Hemu Village. These places have fewer tourists but hide Xinjiang’s most pristine beauty, suitable for travelers who like in-depth travel.
📅 [2026 departure dates and prices:Transparent and open, honest to all] 📅
According to the latest information, the 2026 departure dates for the Dahezhinan 17-day North and South Xinjiang tour have been confirmed, as follows:
🔹 Departure dates:May 9, May 30, June 17, July 5, July 24, August 25, September 11 (7 departures in total)
🔹 Price reference (taking May 9 as an example; prices for other dates fluctuate slightly):
Bathroom 4-person room upper berth:15,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room lower berth:17,999 yuan/person
Bathroom 4-person room child (under 6 years old):5,999 yuan/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room:39,999 yuan/person

“Without going to Xinjiang, you don’t know how big China is; without going to North and South Xinjiang, you don’t know how beautiful Xinjiang is.” As the train slowly leaves the Central Plains, the scenery outside the window gradually changes from the Loess Plateau to snow-capped mountains and grasslands. This special train named “Dahezhinan” is using a 17-day in-depth itinerary to take you through the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and experience the vastness and diversity of Xinjiang. As a “star route” of Xinjiang tourism, it is not recommended as just a trip, but also a dialogue about nature, culture, and the soul.Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person (under 6 years old):13,999 yuan/person (no berth on the special train, no bed on land)
Bathroom 2-person room value 3rd person (6 years old and above):19,999 yuan/person (service standards same as adults)
⚠ ️ Special note:Prices may fluctuate with travel season, group size, and service standards, and the final signed formal contract shall prevail. Child prices require age proof. Children under 6 years old have no berth on the special train and no bed on land, but must be accompanied by an adult.
🗺 ️ [Simple itinerary:17 days, every day is a new scenery] 🗺️
📍 D1-D2:Zhengzhou/Luoyang → Xi’an/Lanzhou (rest or entertainment freely on the special train)
📍 D3:Arrive in Turpan, visit Karez, Flaming Mountains, Grape Valley
📍 D4:Turpan → Kashgar (enjoy northwest scenery on the special train)
📍 D5:Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan
📍 D6:Tashkurgan → home visits to people of all ethnic groups → Baisha Lake → Kashgar

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🚂 [Special train features: A moving “five-star hotel,” where comfort and fun coexist] 🚂📍 D7:Kashgar Old City → Xiangfei Garden → special train to Kuqa
📍 D8:Kuqa → southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → Bayanbulak
📍 D9:Bayanbulak Grassland → middle section of Duku Highway → Nalati
📍 D10:Nalati River Valley Grassland → Liuxing Street → Yining
📍 D11:Yining → Khorgos Port → Sayram Lake → 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

The Dahezhinan special train can be called a “moving scenic route.” The entire train adopts a bathroom design and offers multiple room types: 2-person, 3-person, and 4-person rooms, meeting different travel needs of families, couples, and friends. The compartments are equipped with noise-reduction technology, so you can enjoy a quiet space even at high speed; the multi-function carriage integrates audio-visual entertainment, dining, chess and cards, and karaoke, so the journey is no longer boring. Even more noteworthy is that the train is equipped with a professional chef team, from Turpan raisin pilaf to Kashgar baked samsa, from Ili naren to Urumqi big plate chicken, every meal is authentic Xinjiang flavor, letting your taste buds reach the destination first.📍 D15:Take the special train back from Urumqi
📍 D16-D17:Lanzhou/Xi’an → Luoyang/Zhengzhou (enjoy scenery along the way, end of journey)
💡 [Itinerary tips] 💡
🔸 Best season:May to September is Xinjiang’s peak tourist season, with pleasant climate, green grasslands, and fragrant fruits. Among them, June to July is when the Duku Highway is open, the golden period for self-driving and special train tours; after September, Kanas’s autumn colors gradually become richer, suitable for photography enthusiasts.
🔸 Clothing guide:Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so warm jackets are needed even in summer. The Pamir Plateau is at a higher altitude, so windproof and cold-proof clothing is recommended.
🔸 Photography equipment:Xinjiang’s scenery is magnificent. It is recommended to bring a wide-angle lens for large scenes and a telephoto lens to capture wild animals and cultural details.
🔸 Cultural respect:Xinjiang is a multi-ethnic region. When visiting old cities and other places, please observe local customs and do not photograph people at will, especially women.
👩 ‍💼 [Manager Wang Fei:Your Xinjiang travel “living map”] 👩‍💼
“The beauty of Xinjiang lies not only in the scenery, but also in the people.” As a manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot in North and South Xinjiang. She is familiar with the full North and South Xinjiang travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs. Whether it is free travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, or tourist special trains, she can customize an exclusive itinerary according to your needs.

🌍 [Route highlights: Panorama of North and South Xinjiang, see all four seasons in 17 days] 🌍Wang Fei is cheerful and humorous, and is good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, from Zhang Qian’s mission to the Western Regions to Xuanzang’s journey west, from traditional festivals of all ethnic groups to changes in modern life. Her stories make travel no longer just “seeing scenery,” but “reading history” and “tasting culture.” She always adheres to the principle of no consumption—no consumption arrangements throughout the itinerary—rejects hidden consumption, and uses sincerity and professionalism to create comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences.
“Xinjiang is very big, but our service is very detailed.” Wang Fei said, “From every meal on the special train to transportation connections between attractions, from accommodation choices to emergency handling, we plan ahead so tourists can travel with peace of mind.”
📞 [Registration method and fee explanation] 📞
🔹 Registration:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number).
🔹 Fees include:Special train transportation, local tourist buses, accommodation (including special train accommodation), tickets, basic meals, guide service.
🔹 Fees do not include:Personal consumption, optional paid items, and additional expenses caused by force majeure (such as transportation delays due to weather).
🔹 Special note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing. Reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement.
🌈 [Conclusion:Xinjiang is waiting for you to “have fun”] 🌈
The beauty of Xinjiang is the grandeur of “lonely smoke rising straight in the desert,” the romance of “grape wine in luminous cups,” and the warmth of “all ethnic groups being one family.” The Dahezhinan special train uses 17 days to take you through North and South Xinjiang, see the scenery of all four seasons, and feel the vastness and simplicity of this land. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, a history fan, or a traveler who just wants to relax, you can find your own “Xinjiang memory” here.
“In life, you should always go to Xinjiang once, otherwise you will never know how big China is and how beautiful the scenery is.” Manager Wang Fei said with a smile, “We are waiting for you on the Dahezhinan, to start this romantic journey about Xinjiang together!” 🚂🌄
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