Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Special Train 2026 Guangzhou Departure North and South Xinjiang 18 Day Booking Process
No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Choose from economy to luxury options. Professionally operated Xinjiang 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 get free detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂 Want to take your family to Xinjiang but worried about the travel fatigue?
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang special train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.
This is an 18-day full-loop tour of northern and southern Xinjiang starting from Guangzhou, designed for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. With sleeper berths on the special train throughout the journey, no need to frequently change accommodations, and luggage stays on the train, allowing you to easily enjoy Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and ancient city scenery.
This article will provide a detailed analysis of the route highlights, itinerary, pricing, and booking process to help you easily plan this journey to the Western Regions.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:Why choose ‘Xiaoxiang’?
1. 🚄 Direct train, no berth changes throughout the journey
Departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, during the 18-day trip, you only need to sleep on the special train, arriving at destinations during the day for sightseeing, saving the hassle of frequent packing and moving. Large luggage can be stored in the carriage, making the trip more relaxed.
2. 🛌 Mobile hotel, comfortable and worry-free
The special train is known as a ‘mobile hotel,’ with facilities focused on elderly-friendliness and comfort, ideal for middle-aged and elderly friends and travelers seeking a relaxed journey.
Various room types:Options include the ‘Xiaoxiang Mansion’ with private bathroom, the comfortable double room ‘Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room,’ the cost-effective ‘Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room,’ and the ‘Yuanxiang Pavilion’ bunk beds.
Thoughtful amenities:The entire train is equipped with hot water, charging ports, emergency call buttons, some carriages have public showers, and there is a medical room with an onboard doctor to ensure your health.
🚂 Want to take your family to Xinjiang but worried about travel fatigue?3. 🏞️ Panoramic views of northern and southern Xinjiang, see it all at once
The itinerary covers four major regions: Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, Western Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang, linking highlights like Hami Grand Sea Road, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, allowing you to experience diverse landscapes of glaciers, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities.
4. 🎉 Lively onboard life
The special train is not just transportation but a ‘mobile cultural living room.’ It features KTV, chess rooms, multi-functional activity areas, and organizes tea ceremonies, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and dance activities, making the journey never boring.
📅 Simplified Itinerary Overview
Friendly Reminder:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official tour notice.
Day 1:Itinerary details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the Western Regions panoramic tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 2: Itinerary details——Scenic sightseeing on the special train, passing 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
Day 3:Itinerary details——Scenic sightseeing on the special train, passing 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
Day 4:Itinerary details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Grand Sea Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
Day 5:Itinerary details——Visit [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
Day 6: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, take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang special train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.Day 7:Itinerary details——Arrive in Beitun early, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque human paradise, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
Day 8:Itinerary details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 9:Itinerary details——Arrive in Yining early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] sky grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
Day 10:Itinerary details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then visit [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayan Town
Day 11:Itinerary details——Depart from Bayan, take the scenic section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 12:Itinerary details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], stay overnight in Tashkurgan; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan
Day 13:Itinerary details——Depart from Tashkurgan, experience [Home visits with various ethnic groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
Day 14:Itinerary details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb], 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
Day 15: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
Day 16:Itinerary details——Take the special train from Korla station in the morning to officially start the return journey; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 17:Itinerary details——Scenic sightseeing on the special train during the return, passing stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 18:Itinerary details——Passing 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
This is an 18-day full-loop tour of northern and southern Xinjiang starting from Guangzhou, designed for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. With sleeper berths on the special train throughout the journey, no need to frequently change accommodations, and luggage stays on the train, allowing you to easily enjoy Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and ancient city scenery.💰 Price Explanation
Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6 sessions, miss out if not booked)
May 10
May 30
June 22
July 11
August 19
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’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free detailed itinerary and train introduction)
September 19
Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person)
Different room types suit different travel needs, combining sleeper berths on the special train with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience.
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 RMB/person
This article will provide a detailed analysis of the route highlights, itinerary, pricing, and booking process to help you easily plan this journey to the Western Regions.Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom｜45999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:Cost-effective four-person room without private bathroom｜42999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person upper berth:Convenient and comfortable option without private bathroom｜17999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person lower berth:Convenient and comfortable option without private bathroom｜19999 RMB/person
> 💡 Friendly Reminder
> The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to departure dates, policies, 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:
Registration Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Inquiry:181-3962-2233
Registration Unit:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Suggested Operation Process:
🗺️ Route Highlights: Why choose ‘Xiaoxiang’?1. Phone/WeChat Inquiry: Confirm departure date, room type, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide name, valid ID number, contact info, and chosen boarding city.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit to secure your spot and sign a formal travel contract.
4. Receive Confirmation: Get the tour notice and prepare for the trip as required.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Costs
Transportation:Seat on the Southern Special Train and local air-conditioned tourist bus during the itinerary.
Accommodation:Sleeper berths on the special train throughout the journey and local boutique hotel stays.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as marked in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to listed attractions and necessary internal transport.
Services:Full-tour guide commentary, 24-hour travel butler, and onboard medical service.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
1. 🚄 Direct train, no berth changes throughout the journeyExcluded Costs
Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
(Single registrants will be matched with roommates where possible; special cases require separate negotiation).
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies).
Service Features
Elderly-friendly Design:The special train is equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, with a relaxed pace to reduce travel fatigue.
Guarantee:Onboard medical team provides basic medical services; it is recommended that travelers bring their own common medications based on their condition.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure like weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement, subject to the tour notice and contract.
💡 Pre-booking Notes
1. Book Early: Limited seats on the special train, especially for popular departure dates; it is recommended to inquire and book 2-3 months in advance.
2. Health Assessment: Given the long itinerary, it is recommended to have a health check before travel and consult a doctor about suitability for long-distance travel.
3. Prepare Documents: Carry valid ID and other necessary documents for verification.
4. Sign Contract: Ensure you sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency to clarify rights and obligations and protect your interests.
For more details on Xinjiang train tours, contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free detailed itinerary and train introduction)
