How to book the Dahe South Express? Price and detailed itinerary description

“Dahe Nanhao”The special tourism train has launched a 15 day in-depth tour of the panoramic view of northern and southern Xinjiang, taking the journey from the Central Plains to the Western Regions. All room types on the train are equipped with independent bathrooms, creating a comfortable cross regional travel experience in Xinjiang. The boarding locations cover Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi'an, and Lanzhou, providing a one-stop connection between the core beauty and cultural customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. The entire journey is equipped with a professional service team, making the trip to Xinjiang worry free and comfortable.

1、 Core features of the route

The special train provides a comfortable experience, with all trains equipped with independent bathrooms

As an exclusive tourist train, the "Dahe South" is different from ordinary trains in that all room types on the train are equipped with independent bathrooms, greatly improving the travel and living experience, solving the convenience problem of long-distance train travel, and making cross regional trips to Xinjiang more comfortable.

Panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, with full coverage of classic scenic spots

The 15 day itinerary runs through the north and south of Xinjiang, checking in core cities such as Turpan, Kashgar, Kuche, Yining, Beitun, and Urumqi, covering diverse landscapes such as natural wonders, cultural relics, plateau scenery, grassland beauty, and ethnic customs. From the unique landforms of Turpan's Karez and Flame Mountain, to the picturesque scenery of Baisha Lake and Karakuli Lake in the Pamir Plateau, to the fairyland of Kanas and Hemu in northern Xinjiang, as well as the stunning scenery of Tianchi Lake and Sailimu Lake in the Tianshan Mountains, and the cultural heritage of Kashgar's old city and Aitigar Mosque in the western region, a trip unlocks the classic scenery of Xinjiang.

Clear food and accommodation standards, rich specialty meals

The accommodation adopts a combination mode of "6 nights of land hotel+8 nights of special train accommodation". The land hotel is a double standard room, divided into different levels of 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom, all arranged in local high-quality hotels of the same standard; Meals are divided into land meals and train meals, including land meals at 9:19 am and train meals at 5:9 am. Different room types correspond to different meal standards. Land meals are priced at 50-80 yuan/person, special meals are priced at 100-150 yuan/person, and special trains are priced at 50-80 yuan/person. You can also taste Xinjiang specialties such as Xinjiang Roasted whole lamb, Burqin Cold Water Fish Feast, Taxian Yak Meat Hot Pot. Train meals are distributed as required, and land meals are group table meals to experience authentic Xinjiang flavor.

Comprehensive service throughout the entire journey, with guaranteed travel

The itinerary is equipped with multiple levels of service personnel, including local tour guides, accompanying service personnel throughout the journey, River South Butler, and professional medical staff on board, to ensure comprehensive travel safety and tourism experience; The entire transportation process is seamlessly connected, including dedicated train seats and destination regular tourist air-conditioned buses, without the need for self planning of local transportation.

All tickets are included without any additional charges, and package discounts are more cost-effective

The first major ticket for all the scenic spots listed in the itinerary and the necessary small transportation for the scenic spots are all included. This product is a discounted package for renting a special train, covering the core cost of the tour in one go, with no additional scenic spot ticket expenses.

2、 Overview of the 15th reference itinerary

This itinerary starts from Zhengzhou and stops in Luoyang, Sanmenxia, Xi'an and other places to enter Xinjiang. The specific time is subject to the railway department's order, and the itinerary takes into account both sightseeing and rest

Day 1: Departing from Zhengzhou, stopping at Luoyang, Xi'an, Lanzhou and other above ground special trains along the way, taking the special train to Turpan, staying on the special train throughout the journey, including three meals on the train.

Day 2: Arrive in Turpan in the evening and check into a local hotel, including three meals by train.

Day 3: Visit Turpan Karez, Flame Mountain, and Grape Valley, take a special train to Kashgar in the evening, stay on the special train, including hotel breakfast and ground lunch and dinner.

Day 4: Arrive in Kashgar, take a bus to the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake and Karakuli Lake, overlook Mount Mustag and Gonggeer, stay at the Taxian Hotel, including train breakfast and ground lunch and dinner.

Day 5: Depart from Ta County, check in at Panlong Ancient Road, Bandir Blue Lake, and Taheman Wetland, return to Kashgar and check into a hotel, including hotel breakfast and ground lunch and dinner.

Day 6: Visit the old city area of Kashgar, Aitigar Mosque, and Xiangfei Garden, take a special train to Kuche in the evening, stay on the special train, including hotel breakfast and ground lunch and dinner.

Day 7: Arrive in Kuche, take the southern section of Duku Highway to explore the mysterious Grand Canyon of Tianshan Mountains, take a special train to Yining in the evening, stay on the special train, including hotel breakfast, ground lunch, and train dinner.

Day 8: Arrive in Yining and take a bus to visit the Nalati Grassland River Valley Grassland. Stay at Yining Hotel, including train breakfast and ground lunch and dinner.

Day 9: Visit Khorgos Port and Sayram Lake, take the special train to Beitun in the evening, and stay in the special train, including hotel breakfast, ground lunch and dinner.

Day 10: Arrive at Beitun and head to Kanas Scenic Area to explore the beautiful scenery of Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, Shenxian Bay, etc. Stay at Jiadengyu/Burqin Hotel, including hotel breakfast, ground level lunch and dinner.

Day 11: Visit Hemu Scenic Area and Wucaitan, take a special train to Urumqi in the evening, stay on the special train, including hotel breakfast and ground lunch and dinner.

Day 12: Arrived in Urumqi, checked in at Tianshan Tianchi and Xinjiang International Bazaar, stayed at Urumqi Hotel, including hotel breakfast and ground lunch and dinner.

Day 13: Return to Urumqi by special train, stay on the special train, including hotel breakfast and train lunch and dinner.

Day 14: The special train stops at Lanzhou, Tianshui, Baoji, Xi'an and other stations along the way, and stays on the special train, including three meals on the train.

Day 15: The special train arrived in Luoyang and Zhengzhou, and tourists got off along the way, ending their trip to Xinjiang.

3、 Does the cost include or exclude

Cost includes

Transportation: Corresponding train seats for the "Zhongyuan Railway - Dahe South" characteristic tourist train+destination regular tourist air-conditioned bus;

Accommodation: 6 nights of standard hotel accommodation for two people on land+8 nights of accommodation for the corresponding seat on Dahe Nanhao. Single man and single woman will share the room, and voluntary single occupancy requires additional room difference;

Meals: 9:19 am on the land and 9:9 am on the train. The meal standard is divided according to the room type, including Xinjiang Roasted whole lamb and other special meals. The breakfast on the land is buffet breakfast in the hotel, and the meals are not refundable;

Accompanying: local tour guide, full accompaniment, butler of Dahe South, professional medical staff on board;

Ticket: The first major ticket to the scenic spots listed in the itinerary and the scenic area must take small transportation. After the package discount, all kinds of documents will no longer enjoy refunds;

Hotel: Arrange high-quality hotels according to local standards for 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom rooms, subject to actual arrangements.

Exclusions

Transportation costs from personal departure point to Zhengzhou/Luoyang/Xi'an/Lanzhou assembly point;

All personal expenses such as train, hotel laundry, telephone, pay TV, beverages, tobacco and alcohol;

4、 Price and reservation

Price Description

Quadruple Room: Upper bunk priced at 15999 yuan/person, lower bunk priced at 17999 yuan/person;

Triple Room: Upper bunk priced at 19999 yuan/person, lower bunk priced at 37999 yuan/person;

Double room: Upper bunk 39999 yuan/person.

The current departure date for the group is May 10th, 2026, and the departure time is quite close. Friends who want to register should hurry up!

Booking method

Phone reservation:+86-23-88721881 (available 24 hours a day)

Online booking: official website of Zudong Travel Train:www.cncqt.com

Offline reservation: 16th floor, Building 1, Sote Building, No. 2 Hongjin Street, Longxi Street, Yubei District, Chongqing

From the cultural customs and plateau wonders of southern Xinjiang to the picturesque lakes, mountains, and grasslands of northern Xinjiang, a one-stop check-in to the core scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang is available. Whether traveling with friends or alone, you can immerse yourself in the magnificence and beauty of Xinjiang, making it a high-quality choice to unlock the panoramic scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang.

If you want to experience the itinerary of northern and southern Xinjiang and see the vast territory, then hurry up and choose the booking channels above to book!

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