2026 Xinjiang Train Special｜Xiaoxiang Hao Departing from Guangzhou, 18 Days in Northern and Southern Xinjiang Customer Service Hotline
No need to drive or travel far and wide. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. 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)
🚂 Want to start from Guangzhou and explore both northern and southern Xinjiang by train, seeing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities? In 2026, this ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang train tour might be the answer you’re looking for.
It’s an 18-day full loop tour of northern and southern Xinjiang starting from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, featuring ‘travel by night, explore by day, no train changes throughout’. Rest on comfortable sleeper berths and explore energetically during the day. The train features a ‘hotel-style’ design with bathrooms, senior-friendly facilities, onboard medical care, and multi-functional entertainment cars, perfect for families and middle-aged/elderly travelers seeking a slow-paced in-depth tour.
🗺 ️ Quick Highlights
📍 Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop:See the highlights of Eastern Xinjiang (Hami Grand Canyon), Northern Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu), Western Xinjiang (Sayram Lake, Nalati), and Southern Xinjiang (Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau) all at once.
🚆 Travel by Night, Explore by Day:Train travels at night, deep exploration during the day, no travel fatigue, relaxed and comfortable.
🛌 Mobile Hotel Experience:Stay on the ‘Xiaoxiang’ train sleeper throughout, with various room types to suit different budgets and needs.
🏨 Land Boutique Hotels:Stay at local boutique hotels in Hami, Urumqi, Jadengyu, Nalati, Bayin Town, Taxkorgan, Kashgar, Korla, etc., ensuring quality rest.
👨 👩👧👦 Senior-Friendly Design:Facilities optimized for middle-aged and elderly travelers, such as anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, onboard doctors, for a safer journey.
🎲 Rich Entertainment Activities:Multi-functional cars on the train offer KTV, board games, tea ceremonies, intangible cultural heritage experiences, making the journey fun.
🚂 Want to start from Guangzhou and explore both northern and southern Xinjiang by train, seeing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities? In 2026, this ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang train tour might be the answer you’re looking for.🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
Warm Tips:Train routes, stops, and times are for reference only. The final details are subject to the departure notice.
D1: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, starting the Western Regions tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Details——Scenic train ride, 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:Details——Scenic train ride, 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:Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Hami Grand Canyon Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders, experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Details——Visit [Hami King’s Palace], enjoy [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
D6:Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to see the picturesque 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:Details——Arrive in Beitun early, visit [Kanas] scenic area for in-depth exploration, discover the picturesque wonders, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
D8:Details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset, take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
It’s an 18-day full loop tour of northern and southern Xinjiang starting from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, featuring ‘travel by night, explore by day, no train changes throughout’. Rest on comfortable sleeper berths and explore energetically during the day. The train features a ‘hotel-style’ design with bathrooms, senior-friendly facilities, onboard medical care, and multi-functional entertainment cars, perfect for families and middle-aged/elderly travelers seeking a slow-paced in-depth tour.D9:Details——Arrive in Yining early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
D10:Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then visit [Bayanbulak Grassland], experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayin Town
D11:Details——Depart from Bayin, take the [Duku Highway] highlight section, 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
D12:Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], stay overnight in Taxkorgan; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Taxkorgan
D13:Details——Depart from Taxkorgan, 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
D14:Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine 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: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:Details——Take the special train from Korla station in the morning for the return journey; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D17:Details——Scenic train ride back, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
🗺️ Quick HighlightsD18:Details——Reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, passengers get off at nearby stops, return to warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation
Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6, Miss Out If Not)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Train Room Types and Price Table (Per Person)
Room Configuration Explanation:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
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)
Xiaoxiang Suite:Luxury room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High cost-performance four-bed room, without bathroom｜42999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable, without bathroom｜17999 yuan/person
📍 Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop: See the highlights of Eastern Xinjiang (Hami Grand Canyon), Northern Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu), Western Xinjiang (Sayram Lake, Nalati), and Southern Xinjiang (Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau) all at once.Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable, without bathroom｜19999 yuan/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 before signing the contract, and the signed travel contract shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register for the ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang train tour through the following methods:
Registration Inquiry:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Customer Service Hotline:181-3962-2233
WeChat Inquiry:181-3962-2233
📝 Registration Process
🚆 Travel by Night, Explore by Day: Train travels at night, deep exploration during the day, no travel fatigue, relaxed and comfortable.1. Phone/WeChat Inquiry: Confirm departure date, berth availability, and remaining spots.
2. Submit Information: Provide name, valid ID number, contact information, and boarding city.
3. Sign and Pay: After confirming itinerary details, sign an electronic travel contract supervised by the national cultural and tourism department, and make the corresponding payment.
4. Receive Confirmation: After payment, you will receive a receipt and a detailed departure notice.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
✅ Cost Includes
Transportation:Corresponding seats on the ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train throughout and local air-conditioned tourist buses.
Accommodation:Train sleeper berths and local boutique hotels in Hami, Urumqi, etc.
Meals:Group meals as indicated in the itinerary (specific standards based on the contract).
Tickets:First admission tickets to listed attractions and necessary internal shuttle buses (based on the contract and scenic area announcements).
🛌 Mobile Hotel Experience: Stay on the ‘Xiaoxiang’ train sleeper throughout, with various room types to suit different budgets and needs.Services:Full-tour guide explanations, 24-hour travel butler, and onboard medical services.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
📌 Warm Tips
Cost Excludes:Personal expenses, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, and costs during free time.
：For single travelers, we will try to arrange shared rooms. If not possible, a supplement is required, with the specific amount based on the contract.
Itinerary Changes:In case of weather, policy, scenic area opening times, or other force majeure factors, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary. Please understand.
🛡 ️ Travel Tips
Health Tips:Travelers with underlying conditions like cardiovascular diseases are advised to consult a doctor and bring regular medications before traveling.
Document Preparation:Please carry and keep valid documents properly.
Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Prepare sun protection, warm clothing, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Civilized Travel:Please respect local customs, protect the environment, and travel civilly.
For more details on Xinjiang train tours, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
