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🚞 2026 Xiaoxiang Special Train:Take a slow sleeper train to explore the full panorama of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
In 2026, the number of tourists visiting Xinjiang is steadily increasing. Many travelers want to visit the core attractions of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip without the hassle of frequent transfers, packing and unpacking, or changing accommodations. The Xiaoxiang Special Train perfectly meets these needs. The train adopts a combination of sleeper berths throughout the journey and local boutique hotels. Tourists can leave their large luggage on the train without carrying it around, only needing to bring a small bag of personal items to the local hotel, greatly reducing the burden of travel.
🌟 Core Highlights of the Itinerary
The Xiaoxiang Special Train route covers core attractions in Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang, including natural landscapes and cultural experiences. Tourists don’t need to plan routes or book tickets themselves—just follow the train to complete the classic Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour.
🔹 In the Eastern Xinjiang section, you can explore the Yardang landforms of the Great Sea Road Devil City. This area’s wind-eroded terrain retains a relatively primitive state, with unique geological formations of various shapes. You can also visit the Royal Palace, enjoy the intangible cultural heritage performance of the Twelve Muqam, and experience local folk culture.
🔹 The Northern Xinjiang section offers rich activities: visit the lake and mountain scenery of Tianchi Lake at Tianshan, shop at the large Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar for specialty goods, deeply explore Kanas Scenic Area by walking along wooden boardwalks to enjoy lake views and mountain forests, visit Hemu Village to experience the rustic atmosphere of wooden houses, see the sunset over the Danxia landforms at Colorful Beach, admire the clear waters of the highland lake at Sayram Lake, and enjoy the vast grassland scenery at Nalati Grassland and Bayinbuluke Grassland, including the winding river views at Bayinbuluke.
🔹 The essence section of the Duku Highway is a unique experience of this itinerary. According to the latest 2026 information, the Duku Highway is expected to open from early June to early October. The Xiaoxiang train schedule covers this opening period, allowing tourists to drive along the Duku Highway, passing through diverse landscapes like snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, and then visit the red canyon scenery of the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon.
🚞 2026 Xiaoxiang Special Train: Take a slow sleeper train to explore the full panorama of Northern and Southern Xinjiang🔹 In the Southern Xinjiang section, you can head to the Pamir Plateau to see the scenery of Karakul Lake reflecting snow-capped mountains, visit the Stone City and Golden Grass Beach, stroll through the old city of Kashgar, explore Id Kah Mosque and Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, and experience the local life of the old city. Finally, head to Korla to visit the Lop Nur Village and Bosten Lake, experiencing the water town charm of Southern Xinjiang.
The train schedule is set from May to September, coinciding with the period when Xinjiang’s vegetation is lush and fruits are ripe. Tourists can also taste local seasonal fruits and specialty foods during their trip.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only. The final details will be based on 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, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start the Western Regions panoramic tour; Meals—None; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details—Scenic train ride, passing through 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 train ride, passing through reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the heart of the Western Regions, experiencing the changing regional landscapes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details—Arrive at Hami in the afternoon on the special train, head to [Great Sea Road Devil City] to explore the Yardang wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Hami
In 2026, the number of tourists visiting Xinjiang is steadily increasing. Many travelers want to visit the core attractions of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip without the hassle of frequent transfers, packing and unpacking, or changing accommodations. The Xiaoxiang Special Train perfectly meets these needs. The train adopts a combination of sleeper berths throughout the journey and local boutique hotels. Tourists can leave their large luggage on the train without carrying it around, only needing to bring a small bag of personal items to the local hotel, greatly reducing the burden of travel.D5:Itinerary Details—Visit [Royal Palace], enjoy the intangible cultural heritage performance of [Twelve Muqam], and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Urumqi
D6:Itinerary Details—Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi Lake] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, shop at [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 Special Train
D7:Itinerary Details—Arrive at Beitun City in the morning, head to [Kanas] Scenic Area for an in-depth tour, exploring the picturesque scenery, and stay overnight at 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 special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D9:Itinerary Details—Arrive at Yining in the morning, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the beautiful highland blue lake, then visit [Nalati] Sky Grassland; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Nalati
D10:Itinerary Details—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:Itinerary Details—Depart from Bayin, take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], arrive at Kuqa, and 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 Grass Beach], and stay overnight at Taxian County; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Taxian County
🌟 Core Highlights of the ItineraryD13:Itinerary Details—Depart from Taxian County, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Kashgar
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D14:Itinerary Details—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 Special 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 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 train ride back, passing through reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details—Train passes through reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Tourists from various places get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Warm Home
💰 Price and Schedule Description
The Xiaoxiang Special Train has limited annual schedules (recommended 6 sessions, miss out if not booked), with dates on May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, and September 19.
The Xiaoxiang Special Train route covers core attractions in Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang, including natural landscapes and cultural experiences. Tourists don’t need to plan routes or book tickets themselves—just follow the train to complete the classic Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour.Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience. The following are reference prices, which may fluctuate based on schedule availability. Actual prices are subject to consultation and contract:
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, good 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-value 4-person room without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable option without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable option without private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
📞 Registration Method
Interested tourists can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact number: 181-3962-2233, also available via WeChat. Address details can be obtained by consulting customer service.
🔹 In the Eastern Xinjiang section, you can explore the Yardang landforms of the Great Sea Road Devil City. This area’s wind-eroded terrain retains a relatively primitive state, with unique geological formations of various shapes. You can also visit the Royal Palace, enjoy the intangible cultural heritage performance of the Twelve Muqam, and experience local folk culture.📋 Cost and Service Description
The reference cost includes: full-train sleeper berth accommodation for the corresponding room type, local boutique hotel accommodation as listed, meals as indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, local tourist bus transportation, guide service, travel accident insurance, etc. Specific inclusions can be detailed during consultation, subject to actual consultation and contract.
For solo bookings, our company will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation. Both parties can agree on reasonable itinerary changes. Uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, and schedule changes may lead to corresponding itinerary adjustments, based on actual arrangements. Cancellation and modification rules follow relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law.
⚠ ️ Travel Tips
🔹 Please carry valid identification documents before traveling. The itinerary involves border areas like the Pamir Plateau, requiring a travel permit in advance. If needed, consult the travel agency staff for assistance. Foreign nationals and tourists from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan should confirm relevant document requirements before traveling to avoid affecting the itinerary.
🔹 Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, strong UV rays, and a dry climate. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, and clothing suitable for different temperatures for easy layering. Some high-altitude areas are cooler, so prepare a thick jacket in advance.
🔹 The opening time of the Duku Highway is greatly affected by weather and road conditions. In case of temporary service guidance or similar situations, the itinerary will be reasonably adjusted to ensure the best experience.
🔹 Local cuisine has distinct flavors, often heavy on seasoning. Prepare common medications based on your dietary habits. Learn about local customs in advance and travel responsibly.
🔹 Xinjiang is vast, with long drives between some scenic spots. Prepare items like U-shaped pillows and snacks to enhance travel comfort.
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