2026 North South Xinjiang Loop Special Train Guide for Xiaoxiang Mobile Five Star Hotel
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to slowly enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, from economy to luxury options to choose from, professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and canyons in one trip, while staying comfortable and not getting tired?
The “Xiaoxiang” South-North Xinjiang Loop Train might be the mobile vacation solution tailor-made for you.
🌍 Route Highlights:Mobile “Five-Star Hotel”
The “Xiaoxiang” is a tourist train jointly created by the railway department and cultural tourism enterprises. Due to its comfortable facilities and age-friendly design, it is called a “mobile five-star hotel” by many travelers.
🛏 ️ Comfortable Sleep:The entire train consists of soft sleeper compartments, divided into double, triple, and quadruple rooms to meet different travel combinations. Some rooms have private bathrooms, and all cabins feature soundproof design to ensure rest quality during the journey.
🛡 ️ Safety Assurance:The train is equipped with a medical room, automated external defibrillator (AED), oxygen bags, and other equipment, along with a onboard doctor providing basic medical services, adding peace of mind for elderly passengers and those with underlying conditions.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and canyons in one trip, while staying comfortable and not getting tired?🍽 ️ Specialty Dining:The dining car changes menus based on the regions along the route, offering nutritionally balanced meals and incorporating Hunan, Cantonese, and Northwest flavors, letting your taste buds also embark on a journey.
🎲 Rich Entertainment:The train features a multi-functional carriage offering tea ceremonies, intangible cultural heritage experiences, karaoke, board games, and other activities, making the journey anything but monotonous.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the 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 on the way to beautiful Xinjiang, starting a panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the 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 train route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the heart of the Western Regions, experiencing the changing landscapes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
The “Xiaoxiang” South-North Xinjiang Loop Train might be the mobile vacation solution tailor-made for you.D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Dahai Road Ghost City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Huiwangfu], 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
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun early, go to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jiadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jiadengyu
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, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then tour [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
🌍 Route Highlights: Mobile “Five-Star Hotel”D11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayan, 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 Grass Beach], 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 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], [Xiangfei Garden], 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
Take a tourist train to explore beautiful Xinjiang, from economy to luxury options to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
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
D16:Itinerary Details——Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning to officially start the return journey; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
The “Xiaoxiang” is a tourist train jointly created by the railway department and cultural tourism enterprises. Due to its comfortable facilities and age-friendly design, it is called a “mobile five-star hotel” by many travelers.D17:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the return train route, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details——Reference train stops: 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 and Departure Dates
Limited annual departure dates (6 recommended sessions, miss them and they’re gone)
Departure Dates:May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person)
Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
🛏️ Comfortable Sleep: The entire train consists of soft sleeper compartments, divided into double, triple, and quadruple rooms to meet different travel combinations. Some rooms have private bathrooms, and all cabins feature soundproof design to ensure rest quality during the journey.Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium room type, with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard Double Room:Comfortable double room, without private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard Quadruple Room:High-value quadruple room, without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion Quadruple Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion Quadruple Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
> 💡 Warm Tips
> The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency before signing the contract, and the contract shall prevail.
🛡️ Safety Assurance: The train is equipped with a medical room, automated external defibrillator (AED), oxygen bags, and other equipment, along with a onboard doctor providing basic medical services, adding peace of mind for elderly passengers and those with underlying conditions.📝 Registration and Consultation
Registration Method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Company Address:Please contact customer service directly for the specific address.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Fee Includes:Train sleeper berths, local hotel accommodations as listed in the itinerary, most meals specified in the itinerary, first entrance tickets and internal transportation for listed attractions, guide service, and basic onboard medical care.
Fee Excludes:Round-trip transportation to Guangzhou, personal expenses, costs during free time, and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Service Description:The entire journey adopts a “hotel butler + guide” service model. Without reducing the number of attractions and dedication, the travel agency may reasonably adjust the itinerary based on weather, road conditions, etc. Single travelers will be assisted in finding roommates; special cases require separate negotiation.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
