Southern Train Xiaoxiang 2026 Schedule and Registration Channel Inquiry
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xiaoxiang Special Train Ticket Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
🚂 A mobile cultural living room traversing mountains and rivers:Southern Train · Xiaoxiang 2026 Panoramic Journey
In the fast-paced era of travel, a way of traveling is quietly returning—slow down and live in the scenery. In 2026, the ‘Southern Train · Xiaoxiang’ takes Huxiang culture as its soul and the Xinjiang landscape as its backdrop, creating an 18-day immersive cross-regional journey. It is not just an ordinary tourist train but a cultural space moving on rails: inside the carriages, delicate Hunan embroidery patterns and fragrant tea aromas fill the air, while outside the window are the snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, the blue of Sayram Lake, and the vast expanse of the Pamir Plateau. This journey combines comfortable sleeper berths, boutique hotels, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and natural wonders, suitable for travelers seeking depth and quality.
📍 Route and Destination Highlights
The Xiaoxiang departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, heading westward, traversing central and northwestern China, and finally deep into the Xinjiang hinterland. The total journey is about 15,000 kilometers, connecting the core scenic belts of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes and cultural scenes such as alpine lakes, grassland wetlands, yardang landforms, and historical ancient cities.
The itinerary includes the desolate grandeur of the Hami Grand Canyon Devil City, the fairy-tale wonderland of Kanas Lake, the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Ancient Village, the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’ at Sayram Lake, the pastoral songs of Nalati and Bayinbuluke Grasslands, and the thousand-year-old alleys of Kashgar Old City. Along the way, you can not only enjoy natural wonders but also participate in home visits with various ethnic groups, watch the intangible cultural heritage performance of Twelve Muqam, stroll through Lop Nur Village, and experience the coexistence and integration of diverse cultures.
It is worth mentioning that the train itself is an important part of the journey. The ‘Drunk Xiaoxiang’ multi-functional carriage is equipped with KTV, a reading area, a medical room, and a mahjong area; the ‘Qin Xiaoxiang’ dining car offers 36 seats, with a professional chef team preparing meals daily that blend Hunan and Cantonese flavors with Xinjiang specialties, including Burqin cold-water fish feast, roast whole lamb, and yak meat hotpot, with all 37 meals included at no extra cost.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
🚂 A mobile cultural living room traversing mountains and rivers: Southern Train · Xiaoxiang 2026 Panoramic Journey(The following content strictly follows the original text of the local route facts, without any additions or deletions)
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official departure notice.
D1: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 panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meals—None; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the train route, 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
D3:Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the train route, with 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, visit [Grand Canyon Devil City] to explore the yardang wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Hami
D5:Itinerary Details—Visit [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Urumqi
D6: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, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
In the fast-paced era of travel, a way of traveling is quietly returning—slow down and live in the scenery. In 2026, the ‘Southern Train · Xiaoxiang’ takes Huxiang culture as its soul and the Xinjiang landscape as its backdrop, creating an 18-day immersive cross-regional journey. It is not just an ordinary tourist train but a cultural space moving on rails: inside the carriages, delicate Hunan embroidery patterns and fragrant tea aromas fill the air, while outside the window are the snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, the blue of Sayram Lake, and the vast expanse of the Pamir Plateau. This journey combines comfortable sleeper berths, boutique hotels, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and natural wonders, suitable for travelers seeking depth and quality.D7:Itinerary Details—Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque fairyland, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details—Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] Ancient Village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset scenery, and 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 in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] Sky Grassland; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Nalati
D10:Itinerary Details—In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Bayin Town
D11:Itinerary Details—Depart from Bayin, take the essence 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
D12:Itinerary Details—Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Tashkurgan County
D13:Itinerary Details—Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details—Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb], 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
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consulting Center: 180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
📍 Route and Destination HighlightsD15:Itinerary Details—Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake], experience the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Korla
D16:Itinerary Details—Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey, starting the trip home; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the return train route, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details—Reference stops along the train route: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, passengers from various places get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Warm Home
💰 Price Description
Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6 sessions, miss out if not booked)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
The Xiaoxiang departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, heading westward, traversing central and northwestern China, and finally deep into the Xinjiang hinterland. The total journey is about 15,000 kilometers, connecting the core scenic belts of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes and cultural scenes such as alpine lakes, grassland wetlands, yardang landforms, and historical ancient cities.Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person Pricing)
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type, with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy | 62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without private bathroom | 45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High cost-performance four-bed room, without private bathroom | 42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without private bathroom | 17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without private bathroom | 19,999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference quotes for 2026; actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure date and room availability, subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
The itinerary includes the desolate grandeur of the Hami Grand Canyon Devil City, the fairy-tale wonderland of Kanas Lake, the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Ancient Village, the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’ at Sayram Lake, the pastoral songs of Nalati and Bayinbuluke Grasslands, and the thousand-year-old alleys of Kashgar Old City. Along the way, you can not only enjoy natural wonders but also participate in home visits with various ethnic groups, watch the intangible cultural heritage performance of Twelve Muqam, stroll through Lop Nur Village, and experience the coexistence and integration of diverse cultures.This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed information)
📋 Inclusions and Service Description
The fee includes full transportation (special train sleeper + local vehicle), accommodation (special train + selected local hotels), 37 main meals + breakfast, first admission tickets to scenic spots, guide service, train butler and chef team service, cultural experience activities, etc.
The fee excludes personal expenses, (single room supplement can be arranged if needed), travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately), and other items not listed.
The transportation, accommodation, and scenic spot availability mentioned in the itinerary may be affected by force majeure factors such as weather and policies. The travel agency, while ensuring service standards, can negotiate with guests for reasonable itinerary changes. All arrangements are subject to the actual departure notice and travel contract.
✨ This is not just a trip; it’s a flowing cultural dialogue. On the Xiaoxiang, you can sip tea and listen to Hunan accents while gazing at snow-capped mountains and sunsets; walk into thousand-year-old cities during the day, and fall asleep to the gentle sound of train tracks at night. In 2026, give yourself 18 days to slow down and let your heart wander into the depths of the mountains and rivers.
For information on availability, room details, or customization needs, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:180-9596-9599 (Same number for WeChat). Specific itinerary and prices are subject to the final confirmed contract.
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