Xiaoxiang Train 2026 Price List Guangzhou to Xinjiang Special Train North and South Xinjiang 18 Days Official
No need to drive or travel back and forth. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Various options from economy to luxury are available. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities in one trip? The ‘Xiaoxiang’ 18-day train tour from Guangzhou to northern and southern Xinjiang might be the slow travel plan tailored for you.
This train adopts a ‘travel at night, play during the day’ model, allowing you to rest in comfortable sleeper carriages and explore deeply during the day with full energy. The itinerary covers places like the Hami Grand Sea Road in eastern Xinjiang, Kanas and Nalati in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, connecting Xinjiang’s diverse natural scenery and cultural customs.
🗺 ️ Quick Highlights of the Route
🚄 18-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:See snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities all at once, experiencing the relaxed pace of ‘hotel on the train + ground attractions’.
🌙 Travel at Night, Play During the Day:Save travel time, leaving precious daytime for core attractions like Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar Ancient City.
🛌 Full-Journey Train Sleeper:Avoid the hassle of frequently changing hotels. Some room types are equipped with bathrooms, anti-slip facilities, and emergency call buttons, making them friendly for elderly travelers.
🍽 ️ Thoughtful Onboard Services:The dining car offers hot meals, and some sections incorporate local specialties. The train is equipped with a medical room, onboard doctor, and basic medical equipment to ensure travel health.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities in one trip? The ‘Xiaoxiang’ 18-day train tour from Guangzhou to northern and southern Xinjiang might be the slow travel plan tailored for you.🎲 Rich Cultural and Entertainment Activities:On the train, you can participate in tea art, intangible cultural heritage experiences, karaoke, board games, and more, making the journey not boring.
🗓 ️ 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, and Lanzhou on the way to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the 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 train route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the heart of 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 the [Grand Sea Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and feel the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
This train adopts a ‘travel at night, play during the day’ model, allowing you to rest in comfortable sleeper carriages and explore deeply during the day with full energy. The itinerary covers places like the Hami Grand Sea Road in eastern Xinjiang, Kanas and Nalati in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, connecting Xinjiang’s diverse natural scenery and cultural customs.D5:Itinerary Details——Visit the [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, 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] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, explore [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 in Beitun early, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore 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 [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 in Yining early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then explore [Nalati] sky grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
D10: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 highlight section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
🗺️ Quick Highlights of the RouteD12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], and [Golden Grassland], 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 the local 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], and [Fragrant Concubine Garden], 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], experience the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Korla
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury available. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
D16:Itinerary Details——Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning to officially return, starting the journey home; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the train route on the return trip, 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
🚄 18-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: See snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities all at once, experiencing the relaxed pace of ‘hotel on the train + ground attractions’.💰 Prices and Departure Dates
Limited Departures for the Year (Recommended 6 Dates, Miss Out If Not Booked)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person)
Xiaoxiang Suite:Luxury room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High-value 4-bed room, without bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
🌙 Travel at Night, Play During the Day: Save travel time, leaving precious daytime for core attractions like Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar Ancient City.Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs may vary due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please refer to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Single travelers will try to be paired for room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation.
🏨 Accommodation and Experience
🚆 Train Accommodation:Travel the entire journey on the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang’, with a comfortable interior environment, equipped with a medical room, onboard doctor, and basic medical equipment.
🏨 Ground Accommodation:In cities like Hami, Urumqi, Jadengyu, Nalati, Bayin Town, Tashkurgan, Kashgar, and Korla, local boutique hotels will be arranged. Specific standards and room types are subject to the departure notice and contract.
🛌 Full-Journey Train Sleeper: Avoid the hassle of frequently changing hotels. Some room types are equipped with bathrooms, anti-slip facilities, and emergency call buttons, making them friendly for elderly travelers.📞 Registration and Consultation
Registration Method:Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Company Address:Please contact customer service directly for the specific address.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes:Round-trip train sleeper tickets, ground transportation, first admission tickets to listed attractions, meals as indicated in the itinerary, hotel accommodation, guide service, and travel accident insurance.
Cost Excludes:Personal expenses (such as drinks, laundry), costs during free time, additional costs due to force majeure factors, and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Service Description:Weather, road conditions, policies, and attraction openings mentioned in the itinerary may change. Both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary. Specific service details are subject to the signed travel contract.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
