Xiaoxiang Special Train Official Website How to Book, Register, Fees, Ticket Prices, and Travel Guide
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Xiaoxianghao tourist train? For the Xiaoxianghao tourist train from Guangzhou to Xinjiang, tickets must be purchased through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Xiaoxianghao Southern Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services,” and train tickets are not sold separately.
🚂 Xiaoxianghao Special Train:A New Slow Travel Experience Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 18 Days
If you are tired of the traditional travel hassle of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage, yet yearn for a deep, comfortable, and leisurely-paced panoramic tour of Xinjiang, then the “Xiaoxianghao” tourist train running in 2026 might be your ideal travel mode. This special tourist train, departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, adopts a “travel by day, sleep by night” model—exploring scenery during the day and sleeping in the train’s sleeper berths at night. Large luggage stays on the train throughout the journey, eliminating the need for repeated moving, truly realizing a “train follows the traveler, scenery shifts with the route” living-travel experience.
🌄 Route and Destination Highlights
The Xiaoxianghao special train runs for 18 days, spanning three major regions: Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang, connecting Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary includes alpine lakes (such as Sayram Lake and Tianchi Lake), grassland wetlands (Nalati and Bayanbulak), yardang landforms (Dahaidao Devil City), plateau scenery (Pamir Plateau and Karakul Lake), and historically rich city districts (Kashgar Old City, Kuqa, Hami, etc.).
The entire train is fixed with 17 carriages, featuring a dedicated dining car and multi-functional entertainment carriage, equipped with an exclusive chef team and accompanying service staff, including certified guides, train butlers, and healthcare personnel, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey. Various room types are available in the carriages to meet different needs for privacy, space, and budget.
It is worth noting that in 2026, Xinjiang continues to implement multiple scenic spot benefit policies. Eligible tourists can enjoy ticket discounts with valid documents, further reducing overall travel costs.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (subject to actual departure notice)
🚂 Xiaoxianghao Special Train: A New Slow Travel Experience Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 18 Days> Warm Tips:Train routes, stops, and times are for reference only; specifics are subject to the final 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 Western Regions tour; Meals—None; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the special 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 special 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 [Dahaidao Devil City] to explore yardang wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; 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 [Tianchi Lake] to capture picturesque lake views, 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
D7:Itinerary Details—Arrive in Beitun early in the morning, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, exploring picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jiadengyu; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Jiadengyu
If you are tired of the traditional travel hassle of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage, yet yearn for a deep, comfortable, and leisurely-paced panoramic tour of Xinjiang, then the “Xiaoxianghao” tourist train running in 2026 might be your ideal travel mode. This special tourist train, departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, adopts a “travel by day, sleep by night” model—exploring scenery during the day and sleeping in the train’s sleeper berths at night. Large luggage stays on the train throughout the journey, eliminating the need for repeated moving, truly realizing a “train follows the traveler, scenery shifts with the route” living-travel experience.D8:Itinerary Details—Depart from Jiadengyu, 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
D9:Itinerary Details—Arrive in Yining early in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the alpine blue lake scenery, then explore [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—Bayin Town
D11:Itinerary Details—Depart from Bayin, take the scenic section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious 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; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Tashkurgan
D13:Itinerary Details—Depart from Tashkurgan, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel local 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’s ancient city, and take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
🌄 Route and Destination HighlightsD15:Itinerary 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
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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 special train route on the return trip, 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 special train route: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Passengers from various locations get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Warm Home
💰 Price Explanation (reference information, subject to contract)
Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended sessions, miss out if not booked)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price Table (per person pricing)
The Xiaoxianghao special train runs for 18 days, spanning three major regions: Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang, connecting Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes. The itinerary includes alpine lakes (such as Sayram Lake and Tianchi Lake), grassland wetlands (Nalati and Bayanbulak), yardang landforms (Dahaidao Devil City), plateau scenery (Pamir Plateau and Karakul Lake), and historically rich city districts (Kashgar Old City, Kuqa, Hami, etc.).Xiaoxiang Suite:Luxury room type, with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiangyuan 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiangyuan 4-Bed Room:High cost-performance quadruple room, without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiangge 4-Bed Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiangge 4-Bed Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, 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 dates and room availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract between both parties.
📞 Registration Method
The entire train is fixed with 17 carriages, featuring a dedicated dining car and multi-functional entertainment carriage, equipped with an exclusive chef team and accompanying service staff, including certified guides, train butlers, and healthcare personnel, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey. Various room types are available in the carriages to meet different needs for privacy, space, and budget.Passengers interested in registering for the Xiaoxianghao special train can inquire and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Contact Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 Same as WeChat:181-3962-2229
(For details on departure cities, transfer arrangements, document requirements, etc., please contact customer service directly for the latest information)
ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
This product adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services.” The cost includes the entire journey’s special train sleeper berths, local boutique hotel accommodations, first admission tickets to listed attractions, three daily meals, and accompanying guide and medical services.
Excluded costs include:Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items, (if single occupancy is required), and other expenses not mentioned.
If the itinerary is affected by force majeure factors such as weather, traffic, or scenic area policies, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the order of visits or accommodation locations. All service content and cancellation/modification rules are in accordance with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant laws and regulations.
For more details on the Xiaoxianghao special train’s arrangements, availability, or personalized needs, feel free to contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service for one-on-one consultation.
2026 Xiaoxianghao Special Train Ticket Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Xinjiang Customized Travel Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
