Guangzhou Departure, Five Star Train Special Xiaoxiang South Train Ticket Price
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xiaoxiang Special Train Ticket Booking Center: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Slowly Traveling the Western Regions by Train:Southern Express ‘Xiaoxiang’ 18-Day Panoramic Tour: Embark on a Mobile Hunan Cultural Living Room
In the fast-paced era of travel, ‘slowing down’ has become a luxury. In 2026, a high-end tourist special train blending Hunan culture and Western Regions scenery—the Southern Express·Xiaoxiang—is adopting a unique model of ‘traveling by day, sleeping by night, and the train following the guests,’ taking travelers across thousands of miles from Lingnan deep into Xinjiang. Without the need for frequent hotel changes, it offers both comfort and experience. This is not just a journey but a practice of mobile lifestyle aesthetics.
🌄 Route Highlights:Immersive Fusion of Hunan Culture and Western Regions Scenery
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is jointly created by Hunan Tourism Development Investment Group and China Railway Guangzhou. It features 17 soft sleeper carriages with a capacity of about 264 people, positioned as a high-end Hunan-themed tourist special train. The carriages incorporate elements like Hunan embroidery and Fenghuang Ancient Town, with dining cars, multi-functional entertainment carriages (including KTV, reading areas, and board game zones), and are equipped with 24/7 dedicated butlers, onboard medical staff, and age-friendly facilities (such as SOS call devices and accessible handrails), balancing comfort and safety.
The route uses Urumqi as the hub, connecting key destinations in northern and southern Xinjiang like Hami, Kanas, Yining, Nalati, Kashgar, and Korla, covering diverse landscapes such as yardang landforms, alpine lakes, grasslands, wetlands, and ancient ruins. The entire journey follows a ‘travel by day, sleep by night’ rhythm—deep exploration during the day, restful sleep on the smoothly running train at night, saving travel fatigue, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers.
Notably, the itinerary includes multiple cultural experience activities, such as intangible cultural heritage Twelve Muqam performances, visits to various ethnic homes, and Hunan cuisine tastings, allowing travelers to appreciate human warmth while enjoying natural wonders.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (subject to actual departure notice)
🚂 Slowly Traveling the Western Regions by Train: Southern Express ‘Xiaoxiang’ 18-Day Panoramic Tour: Embark on a Mobile Hunan Cultural Living Room> Warm Tips:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final departure notice shall prevail.
Day 1:Details—Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at approximately 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the panoramic Western Regions tour; Meals—None; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 2: Details—Scenic sightseeing on the special train, with 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
Day 3:Details—Scenic sightseeing on the special train, with 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
Day 4:Details—Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore yardang wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Hami
Day 5:Details—Visit [Huiwangfu], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Urumqi
Day 6: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
Day 7:Details—Arrive in Beitun early, head to [Kanas] scenic area for in-depth exploration, discovering the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Jadengyu
In the fast-paced era of travel, ‘slowing down’ has become a luxury. In 2026, a high-end tourist special train blending Hunan culture and Western Regions scenery—the Southern Express·Xiaoxiang—is adopting a unique model of ‘traveling by day, sleeping by night, and the train following the guests,’ taking travelers across thousands of miles from Lingnan deep into Xinjiang. Without the need for frequent hotel changes, it offers both comfort and experience. This is not just a journey but a practice of mobile lifestyle aesthetics.Day 8: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
Day 9:Details—Arrive in Yining early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then explore [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Nalati
Day 10:Details—In-depth exploration of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [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:Details—Depart from Bayan, take the scenic section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 12:Details—Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grass Beach], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Tashkurgan
Day 13:Details—Depart from Tashkurgan, experience [Visits to Various Ethnic Homes] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Kashgar
Day 14:Details—Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei 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
🌄 Route Highlights: Immersive Fusion of Hunan Culture and Western Regions SceneryDay 15:Details—Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake], experiencing the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Korla
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 16:Details—Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 17:Details—Scenic sightseeing on the return special train, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 18:Details—Reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, travelers disembark at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Warm Home
💰 Price Information (2026 Latest Reference)
Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended sessions, don’t miss out):
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price List (per person):
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is jointly created by Hunan Tourism Development Investment Group and China Railway Guangzhou. It features 17 soft sleeper carriages with a capacity of about 264 people, positioned as a high-end Hunan-themed tourist special train. The carriages incorporate elements like Hunan embroidery and Fenghuang Ancient Town, with dining cars, multi-functional entertainment carriages (including KTV, reading areas, and board game zones), and are equipped with 24/7 dedicated butlers, onboard medical staff, and age-friendly facilities (such as SOS call devices and accessible handrails), balancing comfort and safety.Xiaoxiang Suite:Luxury room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard Double Room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard Quad Room:High-value quad room without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion Quad Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable type without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion Quad Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable type without private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; specific costs, availability, and room type arrangements are subject to the signed travel contract and may reasonably fluctuate due to factors like departure dates and policies.
📞 Registration Method
The route uses Urumqi as the hub, connecting key destinations in northern and southern Xinjiang like Hami, Kanas, Yining, Nalati, Kashgar, and Korla, covering diverse landscapes such as yardang landforms, alpine lakes, grasslands, wetlands, and ancient ruins. The entire journey follows a ‘travel by day, sleep by night’ rhythm—deep exploration during the day, restful sleep on the smoothly running train at night, saving travel fatigue, especially suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers.This product can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei at 180-9596-9599
💬 Same as WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei at 180-9596-9599
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ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
The cost includes full transportation (special train + local vehicles), accommodation (special train sleeper + local boutique hotels), first admission tickets to attractions, 37 meals (approximately 8 breakfasts and 23 lunches/dinners on land, 9 breakfasts and 11 lunches/dinners on the train), guide service, onboard medical and butler services, etc.
The cost does not include personal expenses, (single room supplement negotiable), internal scenic area transportation, and voluntary self-funded activities.
Unforeseeable factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening status may lead to changes in some arrangements. The travel agency will reasonably optimize after consulting with travelers to ensure their rights, in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant regulations.
Specific itinerary details, service standards, and cost composition are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
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