2026 Xiaoxiang Tour from Guangzhou to Xinjiang Train Ticket Booking
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Xiaoxianghao tourist train? For the Xiaoxianghao tourist train from Guangzhou to Xinjiang, tickets must be purchased through the professional and regular railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Guo Jing, Manager of the Xiaoxianghao Southern Train Department, via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Slow travel through Xinjiang, exploring both southern and northern Xinjiang on one train — a comprehensive guide to the 2026 Xiaoxianghao tourist train
Tired of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage around? In 2026, ‘residential-style’ long-distance train travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for tourists. Among them, the Xiaoxianghao tourist train, with its coverage of Xinjiang’s highlights and exclusive transportation and accommodation arrangements, has become a top option for slow travel across southern and northern Xinjiang. It’s not an ordinary train but a ‘mobile living space’ traveling along the Silk Road — explore deeply during the day, and sleep comfortably in a sleeper berth as you travel thousands of miles at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you travel within a painting.’
📍 Route and destination highlights
The Xiaoxianghao train departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, crossing Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, finally reaching the heart of Xinjiang, connecting the core attractions of Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang. The itinerary includes diverse elements such as snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, wetlands, yardang landforms, and ancient city culture. You can admire the clear waters of Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, explore the mysterious Kanas, drive along the scenic Duku Highway, and climb the Pamir Plateau to gaze at the Kunlun snow peaks.
Key scenic spots along the route include:
🌄 Dahaidai Devil City:A representative yardang landform in Hami, with breathtaking wind-eroded wonders
🏞 ️ Tianshan Tianchi Lake:A UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, with picturesque lake and mountain views (peak season ticket in 2026: 95 yuan/person, valid for two days)
🏘 ️ Kanas & Hemu:A classic Northern Xinjiang combination, lush green in summer, with tranquil wooden villages like a painting
💙 Sayram Lake:Known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ a clear highland blue lake
🚂 Slow travel through Xinjiang, exploring both southern and northern Xinjiang on one train — a comprehensive guide to the 2026 Xiaoxianghao tourist train🐎 Nalati & Bayinbuluke Grasslands:The aerial grassland and Swan Lake complement each other
🏜 ️ Duku Highway scenic section & Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon:Experience four seasons in one day
🏯 Kashgar Old City & Id Kah Mosque:Feel the historical pulse of this thousand-year-old city
🌊 Lop Nur Village & Bosten Lake:A rare water town scenery in Southern Xinjiang
The entire journey uses a combination of ‘train sleeper berths + local boutique hotels.’ Luggage can be left on the train for long periods, allowing for light travel during the day with a relaxed pace, suitable for families, friends, or solo slow travel.
🗓 ️ Simplified itinerary (subject to the company’s final version)
> Reminder:Train routes, stops, and times are for reference only; the final itinerary will be based on the official travel notice.
D1: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 a panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meals: None; Accommodation: Southern Train
D2:Scenic sightseeing along the 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 Train
D3:Scenic sightseeing along the 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 Train
Tired of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage around? In 2026, ‘residential-style’ long-distance train travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for tourists. Among them, the Xiaoxianghao tourist train, with its coverage of Xinjiang’s highlights and exclusive transportation and accommodation arrangements, has become a top option for slow travel across southern and northern Xinjiang. It’s not an ordinary train but a ‘mobile living space’ traveling along the Silk Road — explore deeply during the day, and sleep comfortably in a sleeper berth as you travel thousands of miles at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you travel within a painting.’D4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore the yardang 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
D6:Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi Lake] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, 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 Train
D7:Arrive in Beitun early in the morning, head to [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 Train
D9:Arrive in Yining early in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Nalati
D10: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
D11:Depart from Bayin, drive along 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 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
📍 Route and destination highlightsD13:Depart from Tashkurgan, experience [home visits with local ethnic groups] to learn about folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Kashgar
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service – Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center, Manager Guo Jing, 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as a friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
D14:Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, and take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Train
D15: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
D16:Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning to officially start the return journey; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Train
D17:Scenic sightseeing along the return train route, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Train
D18:Train stops include: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Passengers can get off at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Warm home
💰 Price explanation (based on 2026 finalized information)
The 2026 Xiaoxianghao train is recommended to have 6 scheduled departures throughout the year, no make-up trips if missed:
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Train room types and reference prices (per person) are as follows:
The Xiaoxianghao train departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, crossing Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, finally reaching the heart of Xinjiang, connecting the core attractions of Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang. The itinerary includes diverse elements such as snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, wetlands, yardang landforms, and ancient city culture. You can admire the clear waters of Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, explore the mysterious Kanas, drive along the scenic Duku Highway, and climb the Pamir Plateau to gaze at the Kunlun snow peaks.Xiaoxiang Mansion:Luxury room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy | 62,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom | 45,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:High cost-performance four-person room without private bathroom | 42,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person upper berth:Convenient and comfortable type without private bathroom | 17,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person lower berth:Convenient and comfortable type without private bathroom | 19,999 yuan/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure date and room availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration method
For the 2026 Xiaoxianghao tourist train, you can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229 (Manager Guo Jing)
Key scenic spots along the route include:Registration hotline:0991-8585456
This train does not open regular railway ticket platforms like 12306; seats are arranged by cooperative cultural and tourism institutions. Travelers can contact customer service in advance to confirm boarding points (in addition to Guangzhou, you can also choose to board or alight at Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc.) and obtain detailed itinerary materials.
📋 Cost and service description
Cost includes:Full transportation (train sleeper berths + local vehicles), accommodation (train + boutique hotels), first admission tickets to scenic spots, meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary), guide service, basic travel photography, and onboard activities.
Cost excludes:Personal expenses, non-itinerary self-funded items, (separate room arrangements can be negotiated if needed), secondary consumption within scenic spots, etc.
> Special note: For uncontrollable factors such as scenic area openings, traffic conditions, and weather changes involved in the itinerary, the travel agency and tourists can negotiate to adjust the order or content of the itinerary within a reasonable range to ensure travel and experience. All arrangements comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations.
For specific service details, cancellation policies, insurance terms, etc., please refer to the actual consultation and signed contract.
🌄 This 18-day, 17-night journey is not just a geographical crossing but also a mental slowdown. If you yearn for vast landscapes and want to measure the beauty of the Western Regions at a leisurely pace, consider this limited 2026 Xiaoxianghao train. Seats are limited, so register quickly.
📞 For inquiries, please call:181-3962-2229 (same as WeChat)
Travel agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
For address information, please contact customer service directly.
2026 Xiaoxianghao train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang customized travel manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
