How to Book Tickets for the Guangzhou to Xinjiang Xiaoxiang Tourist Train
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist train? For the Guangzhou to Xinjiang Xiaoxiang Hao tourist train, tickets must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Xiaoxiang Hao Southern Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 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.
🚂 A new way to slow-travel Xinjiang:Full analysis of the 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ tourist train
Tired of the travel rhythm of rushing between attractions, lugging luggage, and scrambling for hotels? Want a more relaxed way to visit the highlights of Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang all at once? In 2026, the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ tourist train, with the concept of a ‘mobile cultural living room,’ departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station for an 18-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The entire journey adopts a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, eliminating the hassle of frequent transfers and packing, making it especially suitable for families, friends traveling together, or tourists who prefer a slower pace.
🌄 Introduction to route and destination highlights
The ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ special train is jointly created by China Railway Guangzhou Group and Hunan cultural tourism enterprises. It is the first domestic high-end tourist train with a Hunan culture theme. The carriages incorporate traditional elements like Xiang embroidery and phoenix totems, and are equipped with multifunctional leisure areas, dining cars, elderly-friendly facilities, and onboard medical care, balancing comfort and cultural experience.
The itinerary covers multiple representative regions of Xinjiang:
Natural wonders:Tianchi Lake (World Natural Heritage), Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Bayinbulak Nine Bends, the essence section of the Duku Highway, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Great Sea Devil City, and Wucaitan Danxia landforms.
Cultural experiences:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Fragrant Concubine’s Garden, and the Prince’s Mansion, with arrangements for visits to ethnic families and intangible cultural heritage performances (such as the Twelve Muqam) for an in-depth experience of local life and cultural heritage.
Highland scenery:Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau, Stone City, Golden Grassland, and White Sand Lake, showcasing the vast and magnificent Western Regions landscape.
🚂 A new way to slow-travel Xinjiang: Full analysis of the 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ tourist trainAll tour periods are scheduled during the comfortable travel season in Xinjiang in 2026, with pleasant weather and abundant scenery. The Duku Highway is expected to be open from mid-June to early October, and all listed departures cover this period, with a high probability of smooth passage.
🗓 ️ Simplified itinerary (included as per the local finalized draft)
> Warm reminder:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official departure notice.
D1:Itinerary details——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 panoramic Western Regions tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train, 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, with reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing the changing regional landscapes; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Great Sea Devil City] to explore the Yardang wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary details——Visit [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, then take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
Tired of the travel rhythm of rushing between attractions, lugging luggage, and scrambling for hotels? Want a more relaxed way to visit the highlights of Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang all at once? In 2026, the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ tourist train, with the concept of a ‘mobile cultural living room,’ departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station for an 18-day panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The entire journey adopts a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, eliminating the hassle of frequent transfers and packing, making it especially suitable for families, friends traveling together, or tourists who prefer a slower pace.D6:Itinerary details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianchi Lake] 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 in the morning, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, exploring the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Wucaitan] Danxia landforms, 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 in the morning, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
D10:Itinerary details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayinbulak Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Bayin Town
D11:Itinerary details——Depart from Bayin, take the essence section of the [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], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Taxian County; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Taxian County
D13:Itinerary details——Depart from Taxian County, experience [visits to ethnic families] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], then return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
🌄 Introduction to route and destination highlightsD14:Itinerary details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine’s Garden], 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
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D15: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
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 on the return trip, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary details——Reference stops: 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 explanation (included as per the local finalized draft)
> Limited departures for the year (6 recommended, miss out if not taken)
> May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
The ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ special train is jointly created by China Railway Guangzhou Group and Hunan cultural tourism enterprises. It is the first domestic high-end tourist train with a Hunan culture theme. The carriages incorporate traditional elements like Xiang embroidery and phoenix totems, and are equipped with multifunctional leisure areas, dining cars, elderly-friendly facilities, and onboard medical care, balancing comfort and cultural experience.Special train room types and price list (per person pricing)
Room configuration explanation:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining sleeper berths on the special train with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience.
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Luxury room type, with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:Comfortable double room, without private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:High cost-effectiveness 4-person room, without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth:Convenient and comfortable type, without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth:Convenient and comfortable type, without private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference quotes for 2026. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors like departure date and availability, and are subject to the signed travel contract.
The itinerary covers multiple representative regions of Xinjiang:📞 Registration method
Tickets for the 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ tourist train are not sold through public platforms like 12306. Seats are arranged by cooperative cultural tourism institutions. Tourists can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Inquiry phone:181-3962-2229
💬 Same as WeChat:181-3962-2229 (please note ‘Xiaoxiang Hao inquiry’ when adding)
In addition to Guangzhou Baiyun Station, tourists from Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other locations can also board or alight at nearby stops, eliminating the need to travel to and from Guangzhou, offering high convenience.
ℹ️ Cost and service explanation
The cost includes transportation, accommodation (sleeper berths on the special train + local boutique hotels), first admission tickets to attractions, full meals (three meals daily), guide services, special activities (such as intangible cultural heritage performances, visits to ethnic families), onboard medical care, and basic travel photography.
The train is a 2026 upgraded model, equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, USB charging ports, smart call buttons, 24-hour hot water, and elderly-friendly facilities. It runs smoothly and quietly with good sand and dust sealing performance.
> Important note: The opening status of scenic spots, weather, road conditions, etc., involved in the itinerary may be affected by force majeure. The travel agency and tourists can make reasonable changes to the itinerary under the premise of protection, in accordance with relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. For specific service content, room type details, cancellation and change policies, etc., please refer to the actual consultation results and signed contract.
Board the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ and let the railway tracks become a scenic line, allowing the journey to return to ease. 18 days, one train all the way, see the four-season scenery of Xinjiang.
2026 Xiaoxiang Hao special train ticket booking center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang customized travel manager Guo Jing WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
