2026 New Southern Train Schedule, Xiaoxiang Hao North South Xinjiang Tour Available for Booking
No need to drive or travel back and forth. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. 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, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one go, but worried about the travel fatigue? In 2026, a ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang’ departing from Guangzhou might give you the answer. This 18-day north-south Xinjiang panoramic train focuses on ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day,’ allowing you to sleep comfortably on the sleeper and explore fully during the day, saving you the hassle of frequently changing transportation and moving luggage.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Star Hotel’
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is jointly created by the Guangzhou Railway Group and Hunan cultural tourism enterprises. It is a tourist train integrating transportation, accommodation, and leisure.
Comfortable Experience:The train features a red streamlined body, with an interior resembling a ‘mobile hotel,’ offering double, triple, and quadruple rooms to meet different travel needs.
Elderly-Friendly Design:The train has undergone comprehensive age-friendly renovations, equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, large-font signage, and includes a medical room and onboard medical staff to ensure peace of mind for elderly travelers.
Rich Entertainment:The train does not recommend a dining car or tea area but also features KTV, chess and card rooms, multi-functional activity carriages, etc. During the journey, you can sing, play cards, or attend cultural salons, making the time less monotonous.
🏞 ️ Essence of North and South Xinjiang:See All of Xinjiang in One Go
The itinerary covers the east, north, west, and south of Xinjiang, linking over 20 core attractions such as Hami Grand Canyon, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar Ancient City, and the Pamir Plateau, allowing you to experience diverse landscapes including glaciers, snow peaks, forests, grasslands, Gobi deserts, canyon lakes, and Silk Road relics.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one go, but worried about the travel fatigue? In 2026, a ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang’ departing from Guangzhou might give you the answer. This 18-day north-south Xinjiang panoramic train focuses on ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day,’ allowing you to sleep comfortably on the sleeper and explore fully during the day, saving you the hassle of frequently changing transportation and moving luggage.Eastern Xinjiang Charm:In Hami, you will explore the Yadan landform wonder [Grand Canyon Devil City], feeling the marvels of nature; visit [Royal Palace] to learn about the history of this Silk Road hub; enjoy the intangible cultural heritage performance of [Twelve Muqam], immersing yourself in a rich ethnic artistic atmosphere.
Northern Xinjiang Picturesque Scenery:Delve into the [Kanas] scenic area, searching for the legend of the lake monster; visit the Tuva village [Hemu], admiring the fairy-tale world of morning mist and wooden houses; at [Colorful Beach], witness the magnificent sunset where ‘one river separates two banks, each with its own sky.’
Western Xinjiang Scenery:By the ‘last tear of the Atlantic’ [Sayram Lake], feel the purity of the highland blue lake; gallop across the [Nalati] aerial grassland, experiencing the vastness of ‘wind blowing grass low to reveal cattle and sheep’; travel along the essence section of [Duku Highway], experiencing the wonder of four seasons in one day.
Southern Xinjiang Culture: Arrive in [Kashgar], stroll through the maze-like [Kashgar Old City], feeling the vibrant life of this thousand-year-old city; visit [Id Kah] and [Fragrant Concubine Garden] to learn about local history and culture; ascend the Pamir Plateau, admire the majestic reflections of the ‘Three Kunlun Peaks’ by [Karakul Lake], and experience the tranquility of highland lakes at [White Sand Lake] and [Golden Grass Beach].
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only. The final details are subject to the 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, starting the Western Regions panoramic tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Scenic 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
🗺️ Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Star Hotel’D3:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the train route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, head to [Grand Canyon 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 intangible cultural heritage performance of [Twelve Muqam], 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 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
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun early, head to [Kanas] scenic area for in-depth exploration, discover the picturesque scenery, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset scenery, 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, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
D10:Itinerary Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland], experiencing the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayin Town
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is jointly created by the Guangzhou Railway Group and Hunan cultural tourism enterprises. It is a tourist train integrating transportation, accommodation, and leisure.D11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayin, travel along the essence 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
D12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grass Beach], 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 folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah], [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:Itinerary Details——Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village], [Bosten Lake], experiencing 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 are available for you to choose from. 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——Scenic 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
Comfortable Experience: The train features a red streamlined body, with an interior resembling a ‘mobile hotel,’ offering double, triple, and quadruple rooms to meet different travel needs.💰 Price and Tour Dates
Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6 sessions, don’t miss out)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person Pricing)
Room Configuration Description:Different room types suit different travel needs. The combination of full-train sleeper berths and local boutique hotels ensures comfort and convenience.
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High cost-effectiveness quadruple room, without bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Elderly-Friendly Design: The train has undergone comprehensive age-friendly renovations, equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, large-font signage, and includes a medical room and onboard medical staff to ensure peace of mind for elderly travelers.Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable type, without bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable type, without bathroom｜19,999 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 and Consultation
Registration Method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It is recommended to consult in advance so the agency can recommend suitable departure dates and room types based on your needs.
Consultation Channels:
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Rich Entertainment: The train does not recommend a dining car or tea area but also features KTV, chess and card rooms, multi-functional activity carriages, etc. During the journey, you can sing, play cards, or attend cultural salons, making the time less monotonous.Address:Please consult customer service directly for the specific address.
📌 Fee and Service Description
Fee Includes:Typically includes train sleeper berths, local tourist buses, first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary and some scenic area transportation, meals specified in the itinerary, and travel agency liability insurance.
Fee Excludes:Personal expenses (such as additional hotel consumption, optional entertainment activities), additional costs due to force majeure, and travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own).
Service Standards:Equipped with experienced guides and onboard service staff throughout the journey. The train provides age-friendly facilities and basic medical services. Specific service details are subject to the itinerary and contract.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Climate and Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night and long sunshine hours. Please be sure to bring warm clothing, sunscreen, and a sun hat.
Health and Safety:It is recommended that tourists with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular diseases consult a doctor before traveling and bring regular medications. Follow medical advice and act within your limits during the trip.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, the travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary. Specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice and on-site instructions.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
