South Train Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Tourism Special Train 18 Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang

Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xiaoxiang Special Train Booking Center
🚂 “Southern Train · Xiaoxiang” 18-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A mobile Hunan cultural hotel, taking you on a slow journey through Western Regions scenery
If you’ve hesitated to visit Xinjiang due to its vast territory and scattered attractions, or worried about the hassle of frequent hotel changes, luggage moving, and long-distance travel—then this 2026 high-end tourism special train, paced with ‘day tours and night travel,’ might be your ideal way to travel.
“Southern Train · Xiaoxiang” is not an ordinary train, but a mobile resort space blending Hunan culture with modern comfort. Jointly created by China Railway Guangzhou Group and Hunan Tourism Development Investment Group, the entire train is composed of soft sleeper carriages, equipped with a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car, panoramic viewing windows, and an intelligent temperature control system. The carriage interiors incorporate elements like Hunan embroidery and phoenix totems. During the journey, you can also participate in cultural activities such as tea art experiences and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, making the trip not just about scenery but an immersive cultural journey.
🌄 Route Highlights:Visit the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip
This 18-day route covers Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes: from the Yadan wonders of Hami in eastern Xinjiang, to the primeval forests of Kanas and Hemu Village in northern Xinjiang; from Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, to Baisha Lake and Stone City on the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang; then through the Duku Highway across the Tianshan Mountains, finally arriving at Kashgar Old City and Lop Nur Village. The entire journey connects various landforms like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities, truly achieving ‘a single trip to see the essence of the Western Regions.’
Notably, the itinerary adopts a ‘daytime sightseeing + nighttime travel’ model, where tourists explore deeply during the day and sleep peacefully on the special train at night, without repeatedly packing luggage or changing hotels, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups or family tourists seeking a relaxed trip.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (subject to the final travel notice)

🚂 “Southern Train · Xiaoxiang” 18-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A mobile Hunan cultural hotel, taking you on a slow journey through Western Regions sceneryWarm Tips:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final travel notice shall prevail.
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 Western Regions tour; Meals—None; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the special 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
D3:Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the special 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 on the special train, visit [Grand Sea Devil City] to explore Yadan wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Hami
D5:Itinerary Details—Visit [Hami King’s Mansion], 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 [Tianshan Tianchi] 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 City in the morning, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Jadengyu

If you’ve hesitated to visit Xinjiang due to its vast territory and scattered attractions, or worried about the hassle of frequent hotel changes, luggage moving, and long-distance travel—then this 2026 high-end tourism special train, paced with ‘day tours and night travel,’ might be your ideal way to travel.D8:Itinerary Details—Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [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 in the morning, 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 [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Bayan Town
D11:Itinerary Details—Depart from Bayan, take the highlight section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret 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 Grassland], stay overnight in Taxkorgan County; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Taxkorgan County
D13:Itinerary Details—Depart from Taxkorgan County, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [Baisha Lake], return to Kashgar city; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details—Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei 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] and [Bosten Lake], experience the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Korla

“Southern Train · Xiaoxiang” is not an ordinary train, but a mobile resort space blending Hunan culture with modern comfort. Jointly created by China Railway Guangzhou Group and Hunan Tourism Development Investment Group, the entire train is composed of soft sleeper carriages, equipped with a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car, panoramic viewing windows, and an intelligent temperature control system. The carriage interiors incorporate elements like Hunan embroidery and phoenix totems. During the journey, you can also participate in cultural activities such as tea art experiences and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, making the trip not just about scenery but an immersive cultural journey.D16:Itinerary Details—Depart from Korla Station in the morning on the special train for the return journey; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train

Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consulting Center
D17:Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the special 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 along the special train route: 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
> Note:Factors such as scenic area openings, traffic conditions, and weather may affect the actual order of visits; reasonable changes can be made upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Information (2026 Reference)
Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended periods, 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):

🌄 Route Highlights: Visit the core attractions of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one tripXiaoxiang Suite:Premium room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiangyuan Double Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiangyuan Quadruple Room:High cost-performance quadruple room, without bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiangge Quadruple Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiangge Quadruple Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors like departure period and room availability, subject to the signed tourism contract.
📞 Booking and Consultation
You can book this route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.

This 18-day route covers Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes: from the Yadan wonders of Hami in eastern Xinjiang, to the primeval forests of Kanas and Hemu Village in northern Xinjiang; from Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, to Baisha Lake and Stone City on the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang; then through the Duku Highway across the Tianshan Mountains, finally arriving at Kashgar Old City and Lop Nur Village. The entire journey connects various landforms like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, deserts, and ancient cities, truly achieving ‘a single trip to see the essence of the Western Regions.’For inquiries about availability, room configurations, or itinerary details, feel free to contact:
Manager Wang Fei
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ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
The cost includes round-trip special train sleeper berths, local boutique hotel accommodations, full meals (except D1 dinner), first admission tickets to scenic spots, guide service, onboard medical support, 24-hour butler service, and cultural experience activities.
The cost does not include personal expenses, (if incurred, handled per contract terms), self-funded items within scenic areas, and additional expenses due to force majeure.
This product strictly complies with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and related regulations. Itinerary arrangements, cancellation policies, and liability divisions are all based on the signed tourism contract. The travel agency will strive to ensure service quality, but changes due to uncontrollable factors such as natural conditions, traffic controls, and scenic area policies are subject to understanding.
This journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but a cultural journey for physical and mental relaxation. In the mobile ‘Hunan living room,’ watch the Gobi turn into grasslands and snow-capped mountains connect with lakes, making the 18 days a calm and rich memory.
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