Xiaoxiang Tourism Special Train 18 Day Tour 2026 Price

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🚂 If you’ve already read a few regular introductions to the ‘Xiaoxiang’, this one takes a dual perspective of ‘on-train life + ground itinerary’ to reintroduce you to this 18-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.
Let’s take a look together:
🛏 🛏️ How to stay, eat, and have fun on the ‘mobile star-rated hotel’ Xiaoxiang.
🗺 🗺️ How the 18-day itinerary connects places like Hami, Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar.
💰 💰 Reference price range and registration methods for 2026.
📝 What’s included in the cost and what to pay attention to before traveling.
🛤 ️ Route Overview:Southern Train · Xiaoxiang
Full Name:Southern Train · Xiaoxiang Tourist Special Train
Positioning:Jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, it’s a comfortable tourist special train themed around ‘Huxiang Culture’, catering to the travel needs of middle-aged and elderly groups.
Features:Adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, with all soft sleepers, known as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel’.
Operations:Launched in 2025, with multiple departures planned for 2026, such as May 10 and May 30, subject to the dispatch orders of China Railway Group.
🏨 On-Train Life:Mobile ‘Star-Rated Hotel’
1. Carriages and Room Types

🚂 If you’ve already read a few regular introductions to the ‘Xiaoxiang’, this one takes a dual perspective of ‘on-train life + ground itinerary’ to reintroduce you to this 18-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang.The train has about 17 carriages with a capacity of over 260 people. Main room types are as follows:
| Room Type | Layout | Bathroom | Reference Price/Person | Suitable For |
| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Xiaoxiang Mansion | 2-person (double bed + single bed) | Private bathroom | From 56,999 yuan | Families/tourists valuing privacy |
| Zhengyuan Court | 2-person | Shared bathroom | From 45,999 yuan | Couples/friends |
| Zhengyuan Court | 4-person | Shared bathroom | From 42,999 yuan | Group travel, good value |
| Yuanxiang Pavilion | 4-person (upper/lower bunk) | None (shared carriage wash area) | 17,999-19,999 yuan | Budget-conscious tourists experiencing the special train |
2. Public Areas
🍽 ️ Qin Xiaoxiang Dining Car:Offers breakfast, main meals, and afternoon tea, blending Hunan, Cantonese, and Xinjiang flavors.
🎲 Zui Xiaoxiang Multi-Function Car:Features KTV, mahjong area, reading area, medical room, etc., serving as the social and leisure hub during the journey.
🛌 Elderly-Friendly Design:The entire train is equipped with anti-slip flooring, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, and onboard healthcare staff.
🗺 ️ Detailed 18-Day Itinerary:Panoramic Connection of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
📌 Friendly Reminder:The following is a reference itinerary from Guangzhou round trip; the number of days may vary for different boarding stations.

Let’s take a look together:D1:Depart from Guangzhou
Depart in the evening from Guangzhou Baiyun Station on the special train, starting the 18-day journey.
D2-D3:Scenic Views Along the Way
The train passes through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc., allowing you to enjoy the scenery and participate in carriage activities.
D4:Hami—Dahaidai Devil City
Arrive in Hami, visit ‘Dahaidai Devil City’ to admire the spectacular yardang landforms, stay overnight at a Hami hotel.
D5:Hami—Urumqi
Visit Hami Royal Palace, enjoy the Twelve Muqam performance, then take the special train to Urumqi in the afternoon.
D6:Urumqi—Tianchi Lake—Beitun
Visit ‘Tianchi Lake’ on Tianshan Mountain, explore the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar in the afternoon, then take the special train to Beitun in the evening.
D7:Beitun—Kanas
Take a bus to Jiadengyu, enter the Kanas scenic area, enjoy the lake and mountain views, stay overnight in Jiadengyu or Burqin.
D8:Kanas—Hemu—Colorful Beach—Yining

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🛏️ How to stay, eat, and have fun on the ‘mobile star-rated hotel’ Xiaoxiang.Head to the ‘picturesque’ Hemu Village in the early morning, visit Colorful Beach in the afternoon, then take the special train to Yining in the evening.
D9:Yining—Sayram Lake—Horgos Port
Visit ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’ Sayram Lake, overlook the snow-capped mountains, visit Horgos Port in the afternoon, stay overnight in Yining.
D10:Yining—Nalati Grassland—Kuqa
Head to the ‘sky grassland’ Nalati, experience the prairie scenery, then take the special train to Kuqa in the evening.
D11:Kuqa—Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon—Kashgar
Visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, feel the shock of the red canyon, then take the special train to Kashgar in the evening.
D12:Kashgar—Pamir Plateau
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland, enjoy the reflection of highland snow mountains, stay overnight in Tashkurgan.
D13:Tashkurgan—Tajik Home Visit—White Sand Lake—Kashgar
Experience a home visit with local ethnic groups, feel the simple folk customs, visit White Sand Lake, return to Kashgar for the night.
D14:Kashgar Old City—Fragrant Concubine Garden—Id Kah Mosque
Spend the whole day exploring Kashgar in depth, including the Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, and Id Kah Mosque, experience the charm of the Silk Road ancient city, stay overnight in Kashgar.

🗺️ How the 18-day itinerary connects places like Hami, Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar.D15:Kashgar—Korla
Take the special train to Korla, visit Lop Nur Village and Bosten Lake’s Lotus Sea World, experience the blend of desert and lake, stay overnight in Korla.
D16-D18:Korla—Return Journey
Take the special train back along the same route, enjoy the scenery, and end the unforgettable journey in Guangzhou.
💰 2026 Reference Prices
The following are reference prices per person for each room type. Actual prices may vary due to departure dates, berths, policies, etc., subject to the final contract.
Yuanxiang Pavilion (4-person):Approximately 17,999 – 19,999 yuan/person
Zhengyuan Court (4-person, shared bathroom):From approximately 42,999 yuan/person
Zhengyuan Court (2-person, shared bathroom):From approximately 45,999 yuan/person
Xiaoxiang Mansion (family room, private bathroom):Approximately 56,999 – 62,999 yuan/person
📝 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes
Accommodation:7 nights of high-end land hotels + 10 nights of corresponding berths on the special train.

💰 Reference price range and registration methods for 2026.Transportation:Special train berths + local air-conditioned tour buses.
Meals:Approximately 37 meals in total, including 4 specialty meals (e.g., roast whole lamb, cold-water fish feast, etc.).
Services:Full-time staff, tour guides, and onboard healthcare personnel.
Tickets:First admission tickets to listed attractions and necessary internal transport.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance (it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance separately).
Cost Excludes
Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Registration Methods
Registration Channel:Register at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Registration Process:Inquire about departure dates → Submit materials → Sign contract and pay → Wait for departure notice.
Friendly Reminder
Weather, road conditions, policies, and other information in the itinerary may change; specific arrangements are subject to the contract and on-site confirmation.
It is recommended to inquire and register 1.5-2 months in advance, especially for popular departure dates.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free detailed itinerary and train introduction).