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The 2026 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist train is a customized light-luxury railway tourist train, different from regular passenger trains. The entire train operates with a directed quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by authorized cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway for quota allocation, berth assignment, and itinerary coordination. Travelers planning a trip can go through the entire travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time train schedules, travel policies, and itinerary details. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? The 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Western Regions Panorama Special Train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.
This route is jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group. It is a ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Hao’ Xinjiang Panorama Grand Loop designed for comfortable slow travel. The train departs from Guangzhou and takes 18 days in total, connecting Xinjiang’s highlights such as Hami Grand Sea Road, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar Old City, offering a relaxed travel experience where ‘the train moves with you.’
🛏 ️ ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Special Train:Your Mobile Hotel
Positioned as a luxury soft-sleeper tourist train, the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ features a ‘hotel-style sleeper’ design throughout, committed to providing a comfortable experience for middle-aged and elderly friends, families, and travelers seeking a hassle-free trip.
Comfortable Sleep:Say goodbye to traditional hard sleepers. The entire train consists of soft-sleeper compartments, with a quiet environment and spacious beds, suitable for relaxation and rest.
Senior-Friendly Design:The carriages are specially adapted for seniors, equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, etc., ensuring the safety of the elderly.
Entertainment and Socializing:Features KTV, chess and card rooms, multi-functional activity areas, etc., to enrich the journey and make new friends.
Professional Service:Equipped with a ‘hotel butler + tour guide + onboard medical’ team, providing 24-hour service for a more secure journey.
🏠 Multiple Room Types to Meet Different Needs

🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? The 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Western Regions Panorama Special Train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.The special train offers multiple room types, all priced per person. You can choose flexibly based on your budget and group size.
Xiaoxiang Mansion (Family Room)
Configuration:Approx. 7.2 sqm, with bathroom, 1.5m double bed + single bed, capacity 2-3 people.
Features:Good privacy, suitable for families or close friends, high comfort level.
Zhengxiang Courtyard (Double Room/Quad Room)
Configuration:Double room approx. 6.2 sqm, quad room approx. 3.9 sqm, both with shared bathrooms.
Features:Warm decor, high cost-effectiveness, suitable for couples, sisters, or friends traveling together.
Yuanxiang Pavilion (Quad Room)
Configuration:Approx. 3.9 sqm, shared bathroom, with upper and lower berths.

This route is jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group. It is a ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Hao’ Xinjiang Panorama Grand Loop designed for comfortable slow travel. The train departs from Guangzhou and takes 18 days in total, connecting Xinjiang’s highlights such as Hami Grand Sea Road, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar Old City, offering a relaxed travel experience where ‘the train moves with you.’Features:Economical and affordable, a budget-friendly choice for group travel.
> Warm Tips:Specific room types are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🗓 ️ Itinerary Overview and Departure Dates
Simplified Itinerary
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only. The final details are subject to the official departure notice.
D1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start the Western Regions Panorama tour; Meals: None; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D2:Scenic 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
D3:Scenic sightseeing along the train route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing the changing landscapes; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Grand Sea Road Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Hami
D5:Visit [Hami King’s Palace], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Urumqi

🛏️ ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Special Train: Your Mobile HotelD6:Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianchi Lake of Tianshan] to see the picturesque lake, explore [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
D7:Arrive in Beitun early, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Jadengyu
D8:Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset scenery, and take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D9:Arrive in Yining early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Nalati
D10:In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then visit [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the magnificence of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Bayin Town
D11:Depart from Bayin, take the [Duku Highway] scenic section, visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D12:Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grass Beach], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Tashkurgan
D13:Depart from Tashkurgan, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to learn about folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Kashgar
D14:Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar’s ancient city, and take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train

Positioned as a luxury soft-sleeper tourist train, the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ features a ‘hotel-style sleeper’ design throughout, committed to providing a comfortable experience for middle-aged and elderly friends, families, and travelers seeking a hassle-free trip.D15: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
D16:Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D17:Scenic sightseeing along the return train route, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D18:Train route reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Passengers disembark at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Warm Home
2026 Departure Dates
Limited annual departures (6 recommended periods, don’t miss out):

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, An Yi Hao, Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silk Road Dream Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindou Hao, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star Hao, etc. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat).
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19.
💰 Price Explanation
Special Train Room Types and Price Table (Priced Per Person)

Comfortable Sleep: Say goodbye to traditional hard sleepers. The entire train consists of soft-sleeper compartments, with a quiet environment and spacious beds, suitable for relaxation and rest.Xiaoxiang Mansion:62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard Double Room:45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard Quad Room:42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion Quad Room Upper Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion Quad Room Lower Berth:19,999 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to departure periods, policies, etc. Please refer to the final contract.
📝 How to Book and Reserve
You can book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the desired seats.

Senior-Friendly Design: The carriages are specially adapted for seniors, equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, etc., ensuring the safety of the elderly.3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit based on the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirming receipt, the customer service will issue a departure notice, travel guide, and luggage checklist.
🍽 ️ Reception Standards Reference
Accommodation:Combination of special train sleeper berths throughout the journey and local boutique hotels.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided on the special train, with local specialty meals arranged during the land segments. Meals focus on balanced nutrition and relatively mild flavors, catering to the habits of travelers from both north and south.
Transportation:Special train seats + local air-conditioned tourist buses.
Service:Equipped with butlers, tour guides, and onboard medical staff.
Tickets:Includes the first admission tickets and necessary shuttle buses for all scenic spots listed in the itinerary.

Entertainment and Socializing: Features KTV, chess and card rooms, multi-functional activity areas, etc., to enrich the journey and make new friends.> Remarks:Specific inclusions and standards are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ Special Train Features and Advantages
Relaxed Pace:Adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, resting on the train at night and exploring deeply during the day, reducing travel fatigue.
Hassle-Free Accommodation:Sleeper berths on the special train throughout the journey, no need to change hotels, especially friendly for the elderly.
Comprehensive Service:Equipped with butlers, tour guides, and onboard medical staff, with entertainment facilities like karaoke and chess, making the journey enjoyable.
Senior-Friendly:All soft sleepers, with senior-friendly facilities and emergency call systems, ensuring safe travel.
Panoramic Experience:Covers Xinjiang’s highlights including Eastern, Northern, Southern Xinjiang, and the Pamir Plateau in one trip.
👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable For
Middle-aged and elderly friends who prefer a ‘slow pace, in-depth tour.’

Professional Service: Equipped with a ‘hotel butler + tour guide + onboard medical’ team, providing 24-hour service for a more secure journey. Travelers not accustomed to long car rides or who want to minimize luggage handling.
Families or groups of friends who enjoy making new friends and the social atmosphere of travel.
❤ ️ Why ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ is Highly Favored
Reliable Brand:Jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, ensuring quality.
Good Reputation:Since its launch, it has been very popular among middle-aged and elderly tourists, with many repeat customers.
Unique Experience:Treats the ‘train’ itself as a travel destination, enjoying the comfort and convenience of a ‘mobile hotel.’
📞 Inquire and Book Now
If you are interested in the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ special train or want to know about the availability of various room types and detailed itineraries, feel free to contact:
Phone Inquiry:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Customer Service
WeChat Inquiry:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Customer Service
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