Guangzhou Departure Southern Express Xiaoxiang Luxury Tourist Train Official Website
Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Xiaoxiang Special Train of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Exploring the Western Regions:Embark on an 18-day panoramic journey aboard the ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train 🚂
Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination:An immersive journey across mountains and rivers
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a deep Western Regions themed tourist special train launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, centered on ‘slow travel, deep experience,’ connecting the unique routes of Central Plains culture and Silk Road customs. The newly upgraded itinerary in 2026 covers four major geographical units of Xinjiang—the Yardang landforms of Eastern Xinjiang, the grasslands and lakes of Northern Xinjiang, the desert oases of Southern Xinjiang, and the snowy mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau—while integrating intangible cultural heritage experiences of various ethnic groups, allowing tourists to enjoy a visual and cultural feast of ‘one step, one view; one day, one city’ over 18 days.
The special train adopts a ‘mobile hotel + destination boutique accommodation’ model, with in-depth tours of scenic spots during the day and travel to the next stop on the train at night, saving time and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance driving. The carriages are equipped with charging ports, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows, with some room types featuring private bathrooms to meet the travel needs of different tourists.
Simplified Itinerary:Full Analysis of the 18-Day Panoramic Route
According to the latest schedule for 2026, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ is recommended to depart 6 times a year, with specific departure dates: May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, and September 19. The following is the detailed itinerary (Note: The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official tour notice):
Day 1:Depart from Guangzhou, start the Western Regions journey
Board the special train at Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, heading towards Xinjiang.
Meals:None
Accommodation:Southern Special Train
Day 2:Cross the Central Plains, enjoy the scenery
Sightseeing along the train route, passing through Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), and Zhengzhou (23:58), enjoying the landscapes of the Central Plains.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Southern Special Train
Day 3:Approach the Western Regions, feel the change
Continue the train journey, passing through Xi’an (10:12) and Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions and experiencing the changing regional landscapes.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Southern Special Train
Exploring the Western Regions: Embark on an 18-day panoramic journey aboard the ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train 🚂Day 4:Arrive in Hami, explore the Devil City
Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, head to the Great Sea Road Devil City to explore the Yardang wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Hami
Day 5:Royal Palace and Intangible Cultural Heritage Performance
Visit the Royal Palace, 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:Tianchi Lake and Grand Bazaar
Depart from Urumqi, visit Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, explore the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, 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:In-depth tour of Kanas
Arrive in Beitun City early, head to Kanas Scenic Area for an in-depth tour, and stay overnight in Jadengyu.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Jadengyu
Day 8:Hemu Ancient Village and Colorful Beach
Depart from Jadengyu, visit Hemu Ancient Village and the Colorful Beach Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, and take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening.
Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination: An immersive journey across mountains and riversMeals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Southern Special Train
Day 9:Sayram Lake and Nalati
Arrive in Yining early, head to Sayram Lake to enjoy the beautiful highland blue lake, then visit the Nalati Sky Grassland.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Nalati
Day 10:Nalati and Bayinbuluke
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
Day 11:Duku Highway and Tianshan Grand Canyon
Depart from Bayin, take the essence section of the Duku Highway, visit the 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:Pamir Plateau Tour
Depart from Kashgar, head to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grass Beach, and stay overnight in Tashkurgan County.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Tashkurgan County
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Booking and Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a deep Western Regions themed tourist special train launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, centered on ‘slow travel, deep experience,’ connecting the unique routes of Central Plains culture and Silk Road customs. The newly upgraded itinerary in 2026 covers four major geographical units of Xinjiang—the Yardang landforms of Eastern Xinjiang, the grasslands and lakes of Northern Xinjiang, the desert oases of Southern Xinjiang, and the snowy mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau—while integrating intangible cultural heritage experiences of various ethnic groups, allowing tourists to enjoy a visual and cultural feast of ‘one step, one view; one day, one city’ over 18 days.Day 13:Home Visits with Ethnic Groups and White Sand Lake
Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience home visits with various ethnic groups, visit White Sand Lake, and return to Kashgar city.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Kashgar
Day 14:In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City
Visit Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and Fragrant Concubine Garden, deeply experience the charm of Kashgar Old City, and take the special train to Korla in the evening.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Southern Special Train
Day 15:Lop Nur Village and Bosten Lake
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
Day 16:Return journey on the special train, start the trip home
Board the special train at Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Southern Special Train
Day 17:Scenery along the return journey
Sightseeing along the train route on the return journey, passing through Lanzhou (8:51) and Chongqing North (21:08).
The special train adopts a ‘mobile hotel + destination boutique accommodation’ model, with in-depth tours of scenic spots during the day and travel to the next stop on the train at night, saving time and avoiding the fatigue of long-distance driving. The carriages are equipped with charging ports, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows, with some room types featuring private bathrooms to meet the travel needs of different tourists.Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Southern Special Train
Day 18:Arrive in Guangzhou, end the journey
The special train passes through Xiangtan (10:14) and Zhuzhou (11:08), arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, where tourists can disembark nearby and return to their warm homes.
Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:Warm Home
Price Description:Various room types to meet different needs
The 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train offers 5 room type options, priced per person and including the entire journey’s special train sleeper + local boutique hotel accommodation, as follows:
Xiaoxiang Mansion (Premium Room Type):With private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, 62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room (Comfortable Double Room):Without private bathroom, 45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room (High Cost-Effectiveness Quad Room):Without private bathroom, 42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Upper Berth (Convenient and Comfortable Style):Without private bathroom, 17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Lower Berth (Convenient and Comfortable Style):Without private bathroom, 19,999 RMB/person
Price Description:The above prices are for reference only; actual prices may fluctuate based on departure dates and room availability. The specific details are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Registration Method:Convenient channel, easily start your journey
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries, please contact Manager Wang Fei.
Cost and Service Description:Transparent consumption, worry-free travel
Cost Includes
Simplified Itinerary: Full Analysis of the 18-Day Panoramic RouteTransportation:Round-trip special train sleeper from Guangzhou to Xinjiang, local tourist bus
Accommodation:Special train room type + destination boutique hotel (including breakfast)
Meals:17 breakfasts and 33 main meals throughout the journey (main meals are local specialty dishes)
Tickets:First admission tickets to all scenic spots in the itinerary
Guide:Full-journey professional tour guide accompaniment + local guide explanations
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance + travel accident insurance
Costs Not Included
：If you need a separate room, additional fees apply
Personal Expenses:Such as consumption, entertainment, and other non-itinerary items
Service Description
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather or policy, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary
Special Needs:If you need to upgrade your room type or add services, please communicate with customer service in advance
Contract Signing:After registration, a formal travel contract must be signed to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
Contact Us:Professional service, full companionship
#☎️：Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
#Wang Fei:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
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The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train is not just a trip; it is a cultural exploration through time and space. From the prosperity of the Central Plains to the vastness of the Western Regions, from the expansiveness of grasslands to the sanctity of the plateau, the 18-day itinerary will take you to experience China’s most diverse landforms and cultures. Whether traveling with family, friends, or solo, you can find your travel meaning here. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service now to start your Western Regions legendary journey!
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