Xiaoxiang Special Train Xinjiang Tour Cost Complete Quotation for 16 Day North and South Xinjiang Tour Recommended Itinerary Cost and Price
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[Exploring the Western Regions] Xiaoxiang Special Train:16-Day Comprehensive In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: Complete Guide
🌄 Itinerary Highlights:A Moving Viewing Platform Across Mountains and Rivers
The Xiaoxiang Special Train, with the core concept of ‘Slow Tour of the Western Regions,’ adopts a dual transportation mode of ‘special train + local vehicles,’ connecting the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train features all-sleeper carriages equipped with charging sockets, constant temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. It travels at night to save time and stops at key scenic spots during the day, allowing tourists to enjoy the scenery along the way. The itinerary covers four major landscapes: deserts, grasslands, canyons, and plateaus, including World Natural Heritage sites, national 5A-level scenic spots, and intangible cultural heritage experiences, suitable for travelers seeking both depth and comfort.
🚂 Simple Itinerary (Latest Version 2026)
⚠ ️ Warm Tips:The special train route and stopover times may be slightly adjusted, subject to the final tour notice.
Day 1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 23:40, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, beginning the journey to the Western Regions
Meals:None | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
Day 2:Special train sightseeing, passing through Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58)
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
Day 3:Special train sightseeing, passing through Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), experiencing the changing regional scenery
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
Day 4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon to explore the [Haidao Devil’s City] yardang landform
[Exploring the Western Regions] Xiaoxiang Special Train: 16-Day Comprehensive In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: Complete GuideMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Hami
Day 5:Visit the [Hui Royal Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Mukam] performance, and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Urumqi
Day 6:Depart from Urumqi to visit [Tianshan Tianchi] and stroll through the [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar]
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
Day 7:Arrive in Beitun City for an in-depth tour of the [Kanas] scenic area, overnight in Jiadenyu
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Jiadenyu
Day 8:Visit the ancient village of [Hemu] and [Colorful Beach], take the special train to Yining in the evening
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
Day 9:Arrive in Yining to visit [Sayram Lake] and [Nalati Aerial Grassland]
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Nalati
Day 10:An in-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then visit [Bayinbuluk Grassland] to see Swan Lake
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Bayin Town
🌄 Itinerary Highlights: A Moving Viewing Platform Across Mountains and RiversDay 11:Travel the精华段 (highlight section) of the [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], and arrive in Kuqa
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
Day 12:Depart from Kashgar to visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], and [Golden Grassland], overnight in Taxkorgan
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Taxkorgan
Day 13:Experience [Home Visits to Various Ethnic Groups], visit [Baisha Lake], and return to Kashgar
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Kashgar
Day 14:Visit [Kashgar Old Town], [Etiqal Mosque], and [Fragrant Concubine’s Garden]
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
Day 15:Depart from Korla to visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake]
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Korla
Day 16:Board the special train at Korla Station for the return journey
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
The Xiaoxiang Special Train, with the core concept of ‘Slow Tour of the Western Regions,’ adopts a dual transportation mode of ‘special train + local vehicles,’ connecting the core scenic areas of northern and southern Xinjiang. The train features all-sleeper carriages equipped with charging sockets, constant temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. It travels at night to save time and stops at key scenic spots during the day, allowing tourists to enjoy the scenery along the way. The itinerary covers four major landscapes: deserts, grasslands, canyons, and plateaus, including World Natural Heritage sites, national 5A-level scenic spots, and intangible cultural heritage experiences, suitable for travelers seeking both depth and comfort.Day 17:Special train returns, passing through Lanzhou (8:51) and Chongqing North (21:08)
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Southern Special Train
Day 18:Pass through Xiangtan (10:14) and Zhuzhou (11:08), arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Price Description (Reference 2026)
🔹 Limited to 6 departures per year:
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
🔹 Room Types and Prices (per person):
Xiaoxiang Mansion (Deluxe 2-3 Person Room with En-suite Bathroom):62,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Person Room (Comfortable Double Room):45,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Person Room (High Cost-Effective Quad Room):42,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Person Upper Bunk (Convenient Type):17,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Person Lower Bunk (Convenient Type):19,999 yuan/person
🚂 Simple Itinerary (Latest Version 2026)⚠ ️ Important Notice:
The price includes special train sleeper, local vehicles, first entrance tickets to scenic spots, all meals, and accommodation fees, subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Availability and prices may fluctuate with departure dates. It is recommended to consult Zhang Jing, the customer service manager of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, 30 days in advance for confirmation.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency by providing your name, valid ID number, and contact information to complete the reservation. Staff will contact you within 24 hours to confirm itinerary details and contract signing matters.
💡 Fee Description and Service Standards
Fees Include:Special train sleeper, local air-conditioned tour bus, entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, 15 breakfasts and 30 dinners, 15 nights of accommodation (including on the special train), guide services, and travel accident insurance.
Fees Exclude:Personal consumption, (single registrants will do their best to coordinate shared rooms, special circumstances require negotiation), voluntary entertainment projects.
Service Standards:Bilingual guides are provided throughout the journey. The special train offers 24-hour hot water and emergency medical kits. Ample time is allocated for scenic spot visits, avoiding a rushed experience.
🌍 In-Depth Destination Analysis
🔸 Geographical Division of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:
The Tianshan Mountains divide Xinjiang into northern and southern parts. Northern Xinjiang is dominated by grasslands, lakes, and forests, while southern Xinjiang features deserts, gobi, and plateaus. The Xiaoxiang Special Train cleverly connects these two regions, focusing on northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery in the first half and delving into southern Xinjiang’s cultural charm in the second half.
🔸 Interpretation of Core Scenic Spots:
⚠️ Warm Tips: The special train route and stopover times may be slightly adjusted, subject to the final tour notice.Kanas:Known as the ‘Backyard Garden,’ it features layers of autumn foliage, lakes that change color with the light, and Tuva wooden houses dotted among them, creating a fairy-tale-like scene.
Nalati Grassland:One of the world’s four major alpine grasslands, it is covered with wildflowers from June to August. Visitors can ride horses across the aerial grassland and overlook the Gongnaisi River Valley.
Pamir Plateau:The roof of the high plateau, with Muztagata Peak covered in snow year-round, Karakul Lake reflecting the snow-capped mountains, and the ruins of Stone City witnessing the vicissitudes of the Silk Road.
Duku Highway:The ‘Heroic Road’ running north and south through the Tianshan Mountains, featuring four landscapes of snow-capped mountains, canyons, wetlands, and grasslands along the way. It is recommended to be open for 4 months each year.
🔸 Cultural Experience Highlights:
Twelve Mukam Performance:A traditional musical treasure of various ethnic groups, integrating song, dance, and music, listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2005.
Home Visits to Various Ethnic Groups:Interact with eagle flute dancers in Taxkorgan County, taste hand-pulled rice and cream, and learn about the life wisdom of highland ethnic groups.
Lop Nur Village:Explore the primitive village in the desert, watch the Lop Nur people build boats from poplar wood, and listen to their stories of coexisting with the Tarim River.
📌 Practical Information
Climate Tips:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, warm outerwear is necessary. Southern Xinjiang is dry, so it is advisable to bring moisturizer and sunglasses.
Photography Suggestions:Morning fog at Sayram Lake, the sunset over the meandering Bayinbuluk River, and the starry sky at Kanas are must-capture scenes. It is recommended to bring a tripod and wide-angle lens.
Special Notes:The itinerary involves high-altitude areas (such as the Pamir Plateau). Those with a history of heart disease or high blood pressure need to assess their physical condition in advance.
⚠ ️ Compliance Statement
This itinerary is designed and operated by Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency, with all arrangements complying with national tourism regulations. Information on scenic spot opening times, transportation schedules, etc., has been verified through official channels. In case of force majeure factors (such as extreme weather, policy changes), both parties can reasonably adjust the itinerary by mutual agreement. Specific terms are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
Contact Manager Yang Jia at 13325559266 or WeChat 13325559266 to send itinerary and quotation.
