Xiaoxianghao Tourist Train How to Register Where to Book Where to Board
How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train? The New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train requires purchasing tickets through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or contact the train department manager Guo Jing via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 New travel option from Guangzhou to Xinjiang in 2026:Xiaoxiang Panoramic Tour Train Registration Guide
Entering May, Xinjiang gradually enters the golden period of annual tourism. Many tourists from Guangzhou are planning trips to Xinjiang, and many face the same dilemma:The vast span between Southern and Northern Xinjiang requires multiple long-distance transfers to visit core attractions in one go. Packing luggage and changing hotels daily is exhausting, and planning routes independently involves issues like ticket reservations, road conditions, and the opening period of the Duku Highway. The Xiaoxiang Tour Train, launching in 2026, solves these travel pain points. It combines sleeper berths on the train with local boutique hotels, eliminating the need to repeatedly move luggage while covering core attractions in Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang. There are 6 limited departure dates per year, suitable for family trips, group outings with friends, and middle-aged and elderly travel.
✨ Route Features and Destination Introduction
This Xiaoxiang Tour Train connects various tourism resources such as yardang landforms, plateau lakes, snowy mountains and grasslands, Danxia landforms, ancient cultural cities, and intangible cultural heritage experiences. Without splitting trips to Xinjiang multiple times, you can experience the unique scenery of different regions at once. Many transit attractions also have convenient policies in 2026:
The Grand Sea Devil City is a rare yardang geological community in China. Its vast wind-eroded landforms have a unique desolate texture, and casual photos yield great results. In 2026, the scenic area added new sightseeing trails for a smoother experience.
Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, a World Natural Heritage site, introduced multiple ticket discount policies in 2026. During peak season (April 1 to October 31), tickets are 95 yuan/person for two-day entry. Medical staff in May and teachers in September can enjoy free entry with relevant certificates. Visitors can also enter for free on their birthday with valid ID, and eligible visitors can get 50% off tickets.
Kanas Scenic Area in 2026 allows ticket purchase without reservation. From May 1, it switches to summer operation mode, open from 8:00 to 20:00. The area offers a green travel service with “interval sightseeing buses + public buses,” with village buses running until midnight for more convenient visits.
Sayram Lake operates from 8:00 to 21:00 from April 16 to September 1, 2026. It offers free entry on birthdays for visitors with the zodiac sign of the horse. Along the lake, you can enjoy views of snowy mountains, grasslands, and the lake, with changing light and shadow at different times.
🚂 New travel option from Guangzhou to Xinjiang in 2026: Xiaoxiang Panoramic Tour Train Registration Guide. The Duku Highway is expected to open from mid-May to early October 2026. This route selects the essence section of the Duku Highway for sightseeing, allowing you to experience “one day through four seasons, ten miles with different skies” without planning routes or handling registration procedures.
Scenery like Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grassland on the Pamir Plateau also offers a unique highland experience. Points like Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb allow deep immersion in local folk culture.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Warm Tips:The train route, transit stations, and times are for reference only. The final departure 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, heading to beautiful Xinjiang for a panoramic Western Regions tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the train route, transit stations reference: 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, transit stations reference: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing changing regional scenery; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Grand Sea Devil City] to explore yardang wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Prince’s 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
Entering May, Xinjiang gradually enters the golden period of annual tourism. Many tourists from Guangzhou are planning trips to Xinjiang, and many face the same dilemma: The vast span between Southern and Northern Xinjiang requires multiple long-distance transfers to visit core attractions in one go. Packing luggage and changing hotels daily is exhausting, and planning routes independently involves issues like ticket reservations, road conditions, and the opening period of the Duku Highway. The Xiaoxiang Tour Train, launching in 2026, solves these travel pain points. It combines sleeper berths on the train with local boutique hotels, eliminating the need to repeatedly move luggage while covering core attractions in Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang. There are 6 limited departure dates per year, suitable for family trips, group outings with friends, and middle-aged and elderly travel.D6:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Heavenly Lake of Tianshan] to capture picturesque lake views, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] for 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 City early, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, exploring picturesque landscapes, 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 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, visit [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 visit [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 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 Taxian County; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Taxian County
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Taxian County, experience [Ethnic Folk Home Visits] to feel local culture, 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
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Train Ticket Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing
✨ Route Features and Destination IntroductionD15: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 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, transit stations reference: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details——Transit stations reference: 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
💴 Pricing and Departure Dates
Annual Limited Departure Dates (6 recommended, no more if missed)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Train Room Types and Price Table (Per Person Pricing)
This Xiaoxiang Tour Train connects various tourism resources such as yardang landforms, plateau lakes, snowy mountains and grasslands, Danxia landforms, ancient cultural cities, and intangible cultural heritage experiences. Without splitting trips to Xinjiang multiple times, you can experience the unique scenery of different regions at once. Many transit attractions also have convenient policies in 2026:Room Configuration Description:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining sleeper berths on the train with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, good privacy｜62,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room, no bathroom｜45,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High-value 4-person room, no bathroom｜42,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable, no bathroom｜17,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable, no bathroom｜19,999 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference. Prices and availability may vary by departure date. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and the content of the signed travel contract shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
Interested tourists can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation hotline is 181-3962-2229, and the WeChat ID is also 181-3962-2229. Specific offline location information can be obtained by contacting customer service.
The Grand Sea Devil City is a rare yardang geological community in China. Its vast wind-eroded landforms have a unique desolate texture, and casual photos yield great results. In 2026, the scenic area added new sightseeing trails for a smoother experience.📝 Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include: sleeper berth fees for the corresponding room type on the special train, local boutique hotel accommodation fees as indicated in the itinerary, full meal fees as indicated in the itinerary, first-entry ticket fees for listed attractions, local regular tourist bus transfer fees, guide service fees, and travel accident insurance fees.
Costs typically do not include:Secondary consumption items such as scenic area shuttle buses, boat rides, and experience activities; personal dining and consumption expenses; other consumption items outside the itinerary; and other costs incurred due to personal reasons.
Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and all rights and interests are based on the content of the signed travel contract.
⚠ ️ Travel Precautions
Document Preparation: Carry valid documents at all times. For border areas like the Pamir Plateau, a travel permit must be obtained in advance, which can be applied for free at the local police station in your registered residence or at a local police station in Xinjiang. Bring valid documents like student IDs, medical staff IDs, and teacher IDs, as some scenic areas offer corresponding discounts.
Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, prepare a light jacket or thick coat. Grassland and lakeside areas have strong winds, so windproof clothing is recommended. Comfortable sports shoes are advised, and light or bright-colored clothes yield better photos.
Protection Preparation:Xinjiang has strong UV rays, so prepare high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, a sun hat, lip balm, and moisturizing skincare products. The Pamir Plateau area has high altitudes, so prepare oxygen bottles and altitude sickness medication as needed. Also, bring common medicines like gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, and motion sickness medicine.
Travel Tips: Xinjiang has a time difference of about 2 hours from inland China, so adjust your schedule accordingly. The journey involves long drives, so prepare snacks and neck pillows for comfort. Some remote areas have poor signals, so bring some cash as backup. Drones require prior registration in some scenic areas, so consult the guide about relevant regulations in advance.
Other Tips:In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, or departure date changes, the itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement. All itinerary arrangements are subject to the final departure notice and signed travel contract. Cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
2026 New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
