Xiaoxiang 2026｜Xinjiang Train Special Departing from Guangzhou North South Xinjiang 18 Day Authoritative Guide
No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Choose from economy to luxury options. Professionally operating Xinjiang train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 Why is the ‘Xiaoxiang’ worth departing from Guangzhou?
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a tourist train jointly created by Hunan cultural tourism enterprises and the railway department, positioned as the ‘Southern Train · Xiaoxiang’, designed for long-distance slow travel. Its major feature is the ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode: rest on comfortable sleeper berths at night, and visit attractions energetically during the day, avoiding travel fatigue.
The train is equipped with all-soft sleeper berths, offering double, triple, and quadruple room types, with age-friendly designs such as anti-slip floors and emergency call buttons, very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends or tourists seeking a relaxed journey. The train also features a dining car, entertainment car, and multi-functional activity area, making the long journey full of fun.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:See the Best of Xinjiang in One Trip
This 18-day journey will take you to experience the diverse landscapes of eastern, western, southern, and northern Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities.
Eastern Xinjiang Charm:In Hami, you will visit the [Great Sea Devil City] to experience the wonders of nature, then tour the [Royal Palace], enjoy the [Twelve Mukam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and experience the charm of Silk Road culture.
Northern Xinjiang Scenic Beauty: Deep into the [Kanas] scenic area, visit the [Hemu] ancient village, admire the magnificent sunset at [Colorful Beach]. Then head to [Tianchi Lake of Tianshan] to feel the beauty of the ‘Heavenly Lake’, and gallop across the [Nalati] and [Bayinbuluke] grasslands, experiencing the scenery of the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’.
Western Frontier Secrets:Drive along the scenic essence section of the [Duku Highway], visit the [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon]. Then arrive at the important southern Xinjiang city [Kashgar], the core area for experiencing Silk Road customs.
Southern Xinjiang Culture:On the [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], and [Golden Grass Beach]. You can also participate in [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to experience local folk customs. Finally, stroll through [Kashgar Old City] to feel the charm of the thousand-year-old city.
🚂 Why is the ‘Xiaoxiang’ worth departing from Guangzhou?📅 Simple 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 around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start the Western Regions tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train route, 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——Sightseeing along the special train route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions, experiencing the changing 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 Yadan wonders, experiencing the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Royal Palace], enjoy the [Twelve Mukam] intangible cultural heritage performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
D6:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianchi Lake of Tianshan] to see the beautiful lake, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun early, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the beautiful scenery, stay overnight in Jiadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jiadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jiadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset, take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a tourist train jointly created by Hunan cultural tourism enterprises and the railway department, positioned as the ‘Southern Train · Xiaoxiang’, designed for long-distance slow travel. Its major feature is the ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode: rest on comfortable sleeper berths at night, and visit attractions energetically during the day, avoiding travel fatigue.D9:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Yining early, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the 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 magnificence 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 in Kuqa, 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], stay overnight in Taxian; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Taxian
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Taxian, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel folk customs, visit [Baisha Lake], return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei Garden], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, 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], [Bosten Lake], experience 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 return journey; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train return route, 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
The train is equipped with all-soft sleeper berths, offering double, triple, and quadruple room types, with age-friendly designs such as anti-slip floors and emergency call buttons, very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends or tourists seeking a relaxed journey. The train also features a dining car, entertainment car, and multi-functional activity area, making the long journey full of fun.💰 Price Description
Limited Annual Departures (Recommended 6, Miss Out)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price Table (Per Person)
Room Type Configuration Description:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 RMB/person
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, choose from economy to luxury options. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High cost-performance quadruple room, without bathroom｜42999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜17999 RMB/person
🗺️ Route Highlights: See the Best of Xinjiang in One TripYuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜19999 RMB/person
Warm Tips:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to travel dates, berth selection, etc. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency when registering, and the signed travel contract shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register for the ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang special train through the following methods:
Phone Inquiry:181-3962-2233
WeChat Inquiry:181-3962-2233
Registration Process:
1. Inquiry and Confirmation: Contact customer service to confirm travel dates, room type, and price.
2. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, etc., for booking and reporting.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit as guided by customer service to secure your spot.
This 18-day journey will take you to experience the diverse landscapes of eastern, western, southern, and northern Xinjiang, including snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities.4. Sign Contract: Sign a formal travel contract to clarify rights and responsibilities.
5. Receive Notice: Receive the departure notice before travel, including meeting details, etc.
Travel Agency Information:This route is provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Please contact customer service directly for the specific office address.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:
Transportation:Southern Special Train corresponding seats (including berths, air conditioning, hot water, etc.).
Accommodation:Local boutique hotels and special train accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to listed attractions and necessary internal shuttle buses.
Service:Full-tour guide commentary, tour leader service, and travel agency liability insurance.
Eastern Xinjiang Charm: In Hami, you will visit the [Great Sea Devil City] to experience the wonders of nature, then tour the [Royal Palace], enjoy the [Twelve Mukam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and experience the charm of Silk Road culture.Cost Excludes:
Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
(Single registrants will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases need separate negotiation).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, policies, etc.
Service Features:
Age-Friendly Design:The special train is equipped with age-friendly facilities, with a relaxed itinerary pace.
One Train Direct:No need to change trains or berths throughout the journey, large luggage can be stored on the train.
Butler Service:Some departures include an on-board butler for attentive service.
Warm Tips:
Weather, road conditions, and attraction opening times in the itinerary may change. Specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice and on-site conditions, and reasonable changes can be made by mutual agreement.
This route’s prices and departure recommendations are for reference only. Final information is subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
