Xiaoxianghao Tourist Train Ticket Booking Channel Entrance Ticket Price How Much Registration Fee Standard Itinerary
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 railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456), or by contacting Manager Guo Jing of the Xiaoxianghao Southern Train Department via WeChat: 18139622229. Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 2026 Xiaoxianghao Xinjiang Tourist Train Travel Guide
Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang often face issues like long distances, daily hotel changes and luggage packing, and time-consuming cross-city travel. The Xiaoxianghao Tourist Train is designed to address these needs, offering a panoramic Xinjiang travel product. It uses a combination model of ‘train sleeper + local boutique hotels,’ with daytime stops and nighttime travel to save a lot of travel time, eliminating the need for frequent public transport changes. One trip covers the core attractions of Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang, suitable for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang in depth without rushing.
🌄 Route Introduction
In 2026, there are many new changes to the visiting policies of Xinjiang’s scenic spots. You can learn about relevant information before traveling to make your trip smoother:
✅ No need to repeatedly pack luggage and change transport. The train follows the itinerary, so large luggage can be left on the train, allowing you to visit scenic spots lightly and reduce travel fatigue.
✅ Covers core attractions of Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang. Unlock various landforms like yardangs, grasslands, lakes, plateaus, canyons, and ancient cities in one trip, without needing to split multiple visits to Xinjiang.
✅ The itinerary has a relaxed pace with reasonable daily sightseeing time, avoiding fatigue from long journeys, and you can enjoy the changing scenery of different regions along the way.
✅ The train’s service configuration has also been upgraded, with 24-hour constant temperature air conditioning, public charging ports, humidifiers, and emergency call devices throughout the train. Each carriage has dedicated service staff to promptly respond to tourists’ needs.
🚂 2026 Xiaoxianghao Xinjiang Tourist Train Travel GuideAdditionally, here is some practical information about scenic spots in 2026 for reference:
The Hami Pterosaur Yardang Grand Sea Road Scenic Area included in the itinerary offers free admission in 2026 for tourists born in the Year of the Horse. Show valid ID at the entrance for verification. Other expenses like self-driving tickets, dining, and accommodation within the scenic area must be paid separately. The scenic area features rich yardang landforms, with spots like Tongtian Cave, Aisikai Xiagu Castle, Water Source, and Pterosaur Grand Canyon. Spring and autumn have cool weather, offering a better travel experience.
The Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway section involved in the itinerary will be fully open from around June 5 to 10 in 2026, and closed from October 5 to 15. Daily passage hours are 08:00 to 21:00, with nighttime traffic service guidance. Vehicles with 7 seats or fewer are recommended. All departure dates of the Xiaoxianghao cover the opening period of the Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway, allowing a smooth experience of this scenic road.
Sayram Lake Scenic Area requires advance booking 7 days via the official account during peak season (June-August) in 2026. The self-driving ticket reference price is 145 yuan/person, with limited daily quotas. Entering before 8:00 AM can avoid peak crowds. During off-peak season (November to May of the next year), no advance booking is needed; tickets can be purchased on-site. Regular shuttle buses within the scenic area cover all core spots, with no need for additional transport services.
Kanas Scenic Area does not require booking in 2026. Tickets can be purchased via the official account or at the scenic area window. The reference price for a single-entry ticket plus shuttle bus is 230 yuan/person, and for a double-entry ticket, it’s 270 yuan/person. The Guanyu Pavilion spot does not require additional booking. Visiting before 9:00 AM or after 4:00 PM can avoid crowds.
🗺 ️ 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:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at approximately 23:40 on the train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start a panoramic Western Regions journey; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Train
Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang often face issues like long distances, daily hotel changes and luggage packing, and time-consuming cross-city travel. The Xiaoxianghao Tourist Train is designed to address these needs, offering a panoramic Xinjiang travel product. It uses a combination model of ‘train sleeper + local boutique hotels,’ with daytime stops and nighttime travel to save a lot of travel time, eliminating the need for frequent public transport changes. One trip covers the core attractions of Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang, suitable for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang in depth without rushing.D2: Itinerary Details——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:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the train route, with reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Train
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Grand Sea Road Devil City] to explore yardang wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy the intangible cultural heritage performance of [Twelve Muqam], and take the train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
D6:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience folk customs, and take the train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Train
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, exploring the picturesque scenery, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, and take the train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Train
D9:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Yining in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
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🌄 Route IntroductionD10:Itinerary Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then visit [Bayinbuluke Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayin Town
D11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayin, take the [Dushanzi-Kuqa Highway] section, visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, and take the train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Train
D12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Tashkurgan, experience home visits with various ethnic groups to feel folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar’s ancient city, and take the train to Korla in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Train
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 train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey, starting the trip home; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Train
D17:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the train route on the return trip, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Train
In 2026, there are many new changes to the visiting policies of Xinjiang’s scenic spots. You can learn about relevant information before traveling to make your trip smoother:D18:Itinerary Details——Train stops reference: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Tourists get off at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation
The Xiaoxianghao has 6 limited departure dates in 2026, with no repeats: May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, and September 19. The current time is May 26, 2026. The May 10 departure has already set off, and the May 30 departure has limited remaining seats. Tourists planning to travel can inquire in advance.
Train room types and prices are per person. Different room types suit different travel needs. The entire journey uses a combination of train sleeper and local boutique hotels, comfortable and worry-free:
Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium room type with bathroom, capacity 23 people, good privacy|62,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room, no bathroom|45,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High-value 4-person room, no bathroom|42,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, no bathroom|17,999 yuan/person
✅ No need to repeatedly pack luggage and change transport. The train follows the itinerary, so large luggage can be left on the train, allowing you to visit scenic spots lightly and reduce travel fatigue.Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, no bathroom|19,999 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference. Prices and availability may vary by departure date. The final details are subject to the contract or confirmation from customer service on the day, and ultimately based on the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
Interested tourists can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation phone number and WeChat are both:18139622229. The specific office address can be obtained by contacting customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included costs reference: Full journey train sleeper cost for the corresponding room type, local boutique hotel accommodation costs as indicated in the itinerary, all meal costs as indicated in the itinerary, first-entry ticket costs for scenic spots in the itinerary, regular tourist bus transportation costs for local tours, full-journey tour guide service costs, and travel accident insurance costs.
Excluded costs reference:Self-paid experience items within scenic spots, personal expenses, and other consumption items outside the itinerary due to personal reasons.
Specific included and excluded costs are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
There are also some things to note before traveling: Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night. Bring clothes of different thicknesses like short sleeves, windbreakers, and light down jackets. Prepare sunscreen and common medicines. When visiting scenic spots, strictly follow the scenic area guidelines, protect the environment, and take trash with you. In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, or departure date changes, both parties can negotiate to reasonably modify the itinerary. Cancellation and change rules are implemented according to relevant laws and regulations such as the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the ‘Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China’.
2026 Xiaoxianghao Train Ticket Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 09918585456) Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 18139622229 for ticket purchase

