Xiaoxiang Train 2026 Guangzhou Departure Special Train Ticket Price Official Website
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train? The New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train tickets must be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Travel slowly across thousands of miles, with culture accompanying you:2026 ‘Xiaoxiang’ Special Train Launches an 18-Day Panoramic Tour of Xinjiang
In the fast-paced era of travel, more and more tourists are yearning for a way of traveling that is ‘slow-paced, deep-sighted, and stable-staying.’ In 2026, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ tour train, with the concept of a ‘mobile Hunan cultural living room,’ departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, crosses nine provinces and regions, and connects the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang over 18 days. It blends natural scenery with cultural experiences to create a comfortable, worry-free, and culturally rich deep journey.
🌄 Route and Destination Introduction
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is not an ordinary train but a high-end tour train integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, guide services, and cultural immersion. The entire journey covers approximately 15,000 kilometers, including Kanas Lake, Hemu Ancient Village, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang; Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley; Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang; as well as diverse landscapes and cultural sites like Lop Nur Village and Bosten Lake.
The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences: it includes magnificent landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, wetlands, and Yadan Gobi, as well as intangible cultural heritage performances, ancient city explorations, and folk interactions. The train carriages feature Hunan cultural elements like Xiang embroidery decorations and lacquer fan DIY activities, and are equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS call systems, and onboard medical teams, making them especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists or family groups who value comfort and safety.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Included as per local factual text)
> Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official departure notice.
🚂 Travel slowly across thousands of miles, with culture accompanying you: 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang’ Special Train Launches an 18-Day Panoramic Tour of XinjiangD1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at approximately 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the panoramic tour of the Western Regions; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train route, with 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:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train route, with 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
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Dahai Road Ghost City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Huiwangfu] and enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, then take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
D6:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianchi Lake of Tianshan] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, then take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun City 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
In the fast-paced era of travel, more and more tourists are yearning for a way of traveling that is ‘slow-paced, deep-sighted, and stable-staying.’ In 2026, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ tour train, with the concept of a ‘mobile Hunan cultural living room,’ departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, crosses nine provinces and regions, and connects the core landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang over 18 days. It blends natural scenery with cultural experiences to create a comfortable, worry-free, and culturally rich deep journey.D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset scenery, then take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D9:Itinerary Details——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
D10:Itinerary Details——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
D11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayan, take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, then take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], and [Golden Grassland], stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan County
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], then return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], and [Fragrant Concubine Garden] to deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, then take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
🌄 Route and Destination IntroductionD15:Itinerary Details——Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake] to experience the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Korla
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D16: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
D17:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train return route, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details——Reference stops along the special train route: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, where tourists from various places can get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation (Included as per local factual text)
Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6 sessions, miss out if not taken):
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is not an ordinary train but a high-end tour train integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, guide services, and cultural immersion. The entire journey covers approximately 15,000 kilometers, including Kanas Lake, Hemu Ancient Village, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang; Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley; Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Tashkurgan County, and Kuqa Grand Canyon in southern Xinjiang; as well as diverse landscapes and cultural sites like Lop Nur Village and Bosten Lake.Special Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person Pricing):
Xiaoxiang Suite:Luxury room type with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum 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-effective 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 for reference only; the specific details are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary due to factors such as departure dates and room availability.
The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences: it includes magnificent landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, wetlands, and Yadan Gobi, as well as intangible cultural heritage performances, ancient city explorations, and folk interactions. The train carriages feature Hunan cultural elements like Xiang embroidery decorations and lacquer fan DIY activities, and are equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS call systems, and onboard medical teams, making them especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists or family groups who value comfort and safety.📞 Registration Method
This product can be inquired and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229 (Manager Guo Jing)
For detailed itinerary materials or availability inquiries, you can add WeChat for free consultation.
ℹ️ Fee Explanation and Service Description
The fee includes special train sleeper berths, local boutique hotel accommodations, first admission tickets to listed attractions, meals (as per stated meal standards), local transportation, guide services, and onboard medical support. Some optional activities, personal expenses, and unmentioned services are subject to the actual signed contract.
Factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening status, and railway scheduling involved in the itinerary are uncertain. After mutual agreement between the travel agency and tourists, reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made. All service details and cancellation/change rules are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant laws and regulations.
> Specific arrangements, price confirmations, and contract terms are subject to actual consultation and signed contracts.
This ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train is not just a geographical crossing but an immersive experience interwoven with culture and scenery. If you look forward to a comfortable journey without moving luggage, rushing schedules, with daytime sightseeing and peaceful nights, consider paying attention to these six precious departures in 2026 and embark on your slow journey to the Western Regions.
2026 New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
