Xiaoxiang Special Train 2026 Travel Costs and Official Website Booking
How to purchase tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang Special Train? In 2026, tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang Special Train must be booked through a railway-certified travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Xiaoxiang Special Train:An 18-day slow journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, a Western Regions trip that turns ‘home’ onto the rails
In this fast-paced era, more and more people long for a trip that doesn’t rush, doesn’t hassle, and truly relaxes the body and mind. In 2026, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ tourist special train, with its concept of a ‘mobile comfortable residence,’ offers a new choice for tourists yearning for Xinjiang—combining full sleeper berths with boutique hotels, luggage travels with the train, deep exploration during the day, and peaceful sleep at night, especially suitable for retirees, those uncomfortable with long-distance buses, and families seeking travel quality.
🌄 Train Route and Itinerary Features
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station and returns to the starting point, lasting about 18 days in total. It crosses Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, finally delving deep into Xinjiang, connecting key destinations in Northern and Southern Xinjiang such as Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, Nalati, Kuqa, Kashgar, and Korla. Unlike regular tours that require frequent bus transfers, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ adopts a ‘travel by day, ride by night’ mode—visiting attractions during the day and traveling smoothly on the train at night, eliminating the hassle of moving luggage and making the journey truly relaxed.
The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences: from the Yardang landforms of the Great Sea Road Devil City to the picturesque Heavenly Lake of Tianshan; from the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Ancient Village to the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau; and then to the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayanbulak—scenery like a painting all the way, with a relaxed pace, reasonable daily tour durations, and ample rest time.
🚂 Xiaoxiang Special Train: An 18-day slow journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, a Western Regions trip that turns ‘home’ onto the rails🛏 ️ Cabin Configurations:Four room types to meet diverse needs
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train offers a variety of sleeper cabin options, all built to high standards with a focus on privacy and comfort:
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, spacious and private
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom, suitable for two traveling together
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:High-value four-person room without private bathroom, suitable for families or friends
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room:Divided into upper berth (17999 yuan/person) and lower berth (19999 yuan/person), convenient and comfortable, without private bathroom
In this fast-paced era, more and more people long for a trip that doesn’t rush, doesn’t hassle, and truly relaxes the body and mind. In 2026, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ tourist special train, with its concept of a ‘mobile comfortable residence,’ offers a new choice for tourists yearning for Xinjiang—combining full sleeper berths with boutique hotels, luggage travels with the train, deep exploration during the day, and peaceful sleep at night, especially suitable for retirees, those uncomfortable with long-distance buses, and families seeking travel quality.All cabins are equipped with air conditioning, reading lights, power sockets, and storage space. Bedding is configured to hotel standards to ensure sleep quality during the journey.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (subject to actual departure notice)
> Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final departure notice shall prevail
Day 1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the Western Regions panoramic tour; Meals—None; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 2:Sightseeing along the train route, reference stops: Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58), enjoying the scenery along the way; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 3:Sightseeing along the train route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
🌄 Train Route and Itinerary FeaturesDay 4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit the [Great Sea Road Devil City] to explore the Yardang wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Hami
Day 5:Visit the [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Urumqi
Day 6:Depart from Urumqi, visit [Heavenly Lake of Tianshan] to check in at the picturesque lake, explore the [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 7:Arrive in Beitun City early, visit the [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jiadengyu; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Jiadengyu
Day 8:Depart from Jiadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, and take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 9:Arrive in Yining early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then explore [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Nalati
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station and returns to the starting point, lasting about 18 days in total. It crosses Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, finally delving deep into Xinjiang, connecting key destinations in Northern and Southern Xinjiang such as Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, Nalati, Kuqa, Kashgar, and Korla. Unlike regular tours that require frequent bus transfers, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ adopts a ‘travel by day, ride by night’ mode—visiting attractions during the day and traveling smoothly on the train at night, eliminating the hassle of moving luggage and making the journey truly relaxed.Day 10:In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Bayan Town
Day 11:Depart from Bayan, take the scenic section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 12:Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Tashkurgan
Day 13:Depart from Tashkurgan, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Kashgar
Day 14:Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine Garden], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, and take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 15:Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake], experience the unique water town and folk customs of Southern Xinjiang; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Korla
The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences: from the Yardang landforms of the Great Sea Road Devil City to the picturesque Heavenly Lake of Tianshan; from the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Ancient Village to the White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau; and then to the magnificent canyons of the Duku Highway and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayanbulak—scenery like a painting all the way, with a relaxed pace, reasonable daily tour durations, and ample rest time.Day 16:Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey, starting the trip home; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 17:Sightseeing along the return train route, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 18:Reference stops along the train route: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, tourists get off at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Warm Home
💰 Prices and Tour Dates (New for 2026)
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Comfort, Splendid Jinjiang, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Great River South, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Limited annual scheduled departures (6 recommended, don’t miss out):
🛏️ Cabin Configurations: Four room types to meet diverse needsMay 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special train room types and price list (per person pricing):
Xiaoxiang Mansion:62999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:45999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:42999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth:17999 yuan/person
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train offers a variety of sleeper cabin options, all built to high standards with a focus on privacy and comfort:Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth:19999 yuan/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may fluctuate due to factors like departure date and room availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📝 Booking Process (via Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1. Consult Itinerary: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service to learn about ‘Xiaoxiang’ departure dates, room types, and service details;
2. Confirm Information: Select travel date, room type, and boarding point, and verify the itinerary;
3. Pay Deposit: Follow instructions to pay a deposit to secure your spot;
Xiaoxiang Mansion: Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, spacious and private4. Sign Contract: Sign a formal travel contract online to clarify rights, responsibilities, and service standards.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and consult via Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
Address information can be obtained by directly consulting customer service.
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room: Comfortable double room without private bathroom, suitable for two traveling together✅ Inclusions and Service Description
Included Items:Special train sleeper accommodation, local boutique hotels, first admission tickets to listed attractions, full meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), professional guide service, basic medical support on board, local transportation transfers.
Excluded Items:Personal expenses, (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases need separate negotiation), self-paid items within scenic areas, travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own).
> Remarks:‘Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.’ If force majeure factors or policy changes occur during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable adjustments to the itinerary.
🌟 Why is ‘Xiaoxiang’ Consistently Popular?
Compared to other travel methods, ‘Xiaoxiang’ has significant advantages:
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room: High-value four-person room without private bathroom, suitable for families or friends✅ No need to move luggage throughout the trip; the special train is a ‘mobile home’;
✅ Relaxed pace, suitable for middle-aged and elderly people and those sensitive to long-distance travel;
✅ Light and palatable meals, balancing Northern and Southern tastes;
✅ On-board medical staff + professional butler for a more secure journey;
✅ Traveling with peers, harmonious atmosphere, and smooth communication.
For tourists who want to deeply experience Xinjiang without the hassle of travel fatigue, ‘Xiaoxiang’ offers an elegant and worry-free choice.
📌 Warm Tips:Xinjiang is vast with changeable weather; it is recommended to prepare clothing according to the season. Some sections of the itinerary are at high altitudes; please participate cautiously based on your health condition. All arrangements are subject to the contract and departure notice. Have a pleasant trip!
