Xiaoxiang 2026 Guangzhou Departure Special Train Official Website Ticket Inquiry
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train? The New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train requires purchasing tickets through the professional and legitimate travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 【Xiaoxiang Special Train · Departing from Guangzhou in 2026】19-Day Round Trip of Xinjiang Panorama Tour｜6 Recommended Departures Throughout the Year, Don’t Miss It for Another Year!
If you long for a deep journey without frequent transfers, with full sleeper berths and hotel connections, covering the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, then the ‘Xiaoxiang’ tour train might be your ideal way to travel. This route starts from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, crosses the edges of Gansu and Qinghai, delves deep into Xinjiang, connecting core areas like Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yili, Kashgar, and Korla. Over 19 days, it systematically lets you experience the grandeur of the Western Regions’ landscapes and the warmth of its culture.
🌄 Route Highlights:One Special Train, See All of Xinjiang
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions; self-driving can be tiring, and regular group tours often struggle to balance comfort and freedom. The ‘Xiaoxiang’ uses a combination of tour train and local transport: sightseeing during the day, sleeping on the train at night, saving the hassle of moving luggage daily. The itinerary covers classic destinations like Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and the Lop Nur Village, along with cultural activities like intangible cultural heritage performances and folk experiences. The pace is balanced, suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, families, and photography enthusiasts.
Based on publicly available information as of early May 2026, this route is organized and operated by a travel agency with proper qualifications, with clear vehicle and accommodation standards, standardized service procedures, and meeting the basic requirements of the current cultural and tourism department for tour train products.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
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🚂【Xiaoxiang Special Train · Departing from Guangzhou in 2026】19-Day Round Trip of Xinjiang Panorama Tour｜6 Recommended Departures Throughout the Year, Don’t Miss It for Another Year!Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official departure notice.
Day 1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start the Western Regions panorama tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 2: Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing on the special train, 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:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing on the special train, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the heart of the Western Regions, experiencing the changing landscapes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit the [Great Sea Devil City] to explore the Yardang wonders, experiencing the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
Day 5:Itinerary Details——Visit the [Hui King’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:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, 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:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun City early, visit the [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, exploring the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
If you long for a deep journey without frequent transfers, with full sleeper berths and hotel connections, covering the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, then the ‘Xiaoxiang’ tour train might be your ideal way to travel. This route starts from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, crosses the edges of Gansu and Qinghai, delves deep into Xinjiang, connecting core areas like Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yili, Kashgar, and Korla. Over 19 days, it systematically lets you experience the grandeur of the Western Regions’ landscapes and the warmth of its culture.Day 8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jadengyu, 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:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Yining early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then explore [Nalati] sky grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
Day 10:Itinerary Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayin Town
Day 11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayin, take the scenic section of [Duku Highway], 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
Day 12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to the [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan County
Day 13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Tashkurgan County, 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:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei 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
🌄 Route Highlights: One Special Train, See All of XinjiangDay 15:Itinerary Details——Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake], experiencing the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Korla
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Day 16:Itinerary Details——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:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing on the return special train, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 18:Itinerary Details——Reference stops on the special train: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, passengers get off at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home
💰 Price and Departure Schedule
This route has a limited recommended schedule of 6 departures throughout the year, with departure dates as follows:
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Room types and corresponding reference prices (per person) are as follows:
Xinjiang is vast with scattered attractions; self-driving can be tiring, and regular group tours often struggle to balance comfort and freedom. The ‘Xiaoxiang’ uses a combination of tour train and local transport: sightseeing during the day, sleeping on the train at night, saving the hassle of moving luggage daily. The itinerary covers classic destinations like Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas, the Pamir Plateau, Kashgar Old City, and the Lop Nur Village, along with cultural activities like intangible cultural heritage performances and folk experiences. The pace is balanced, suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers, families, and photography enthusiasts.Xiaoxiang Mansion:Luxury room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, good privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High cost-performance four-bed room, without bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors like departure date and room availability, subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
Based on publicly available information as of early May 2026, this route is organized and operated by a travel agency with proper qualifications, with clear vehicle and accommodation standards, standardized service procedures, and meeting the basic requirements of the current cultural and tourism department for tour train products.This route can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Customer Service Phone:181-3962-2229
Same as WeChat:181-3962-2229
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📋 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes special train sleeper berths, local hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to listed attractions, meals (as indicated), local transportation, and guide services. It does not include personal expenses, (single room supplement negotiable if needed), self-funded items at attractions, and additional expenses due to force majeure.
The transportation, accommodation, and attraction opening status involved in the itinerary may change due to weather, policies, or operational changes. In case of special circumstances, while ensuring the rights of tourists, the travel agency can negotiate with tourists to reasonably optimize the itinerary.
All service content and responsibility allocation are subject to the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the signed travel contract. It is recommended to fully understand the itinerary details before travel and assess whether long-distance travel is suitable based on your health condition.
✨ One special train, nineteen days of time, starting from Lingnan, crossing the Hexi Corridor, delving deep into the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and finally returning full of memories. This is not just a geographical journey but a deep dialogue with nature, history, and life. If you are ready to slow down and let the scenery enter your heart, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ might be the perfect start.
2026 New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train Ticketing Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour consultation hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
