Official Registration Guide for 2026 Xiaoxiang Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Full Loop
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s 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, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one go, but worried about the travel fatigue? The ‘Xiaoxiang’ South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Special Train, designed for comfortable slow travel, might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.
This guide will comprehensively analyze this 18-day exciting journey from aspects such as route highlights, itinerary, and registration methods.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:One Train, Direct to Panoramic Xinjiang
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a south-north Xinjiang panoramic loop train departing from Guangzhou, delving deep into the Xinjiang hinterland. It cleverly combines the train with hotels, allowing you to ‘rest on the train, play off the train,’ easily experiencing the convenience of ‘one train direct, no berth change throughout the journey.’
✨ Itinerary Coverage
One journey connects the core landscapes of eastern, western, southern, and northern Xinjiang:
Eastern Xinjiang Charm:Hami Grand Canyon Devil City, Hui Wang Fu (Prince’s Palace)
Northern Xinjiang Secrets:Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, Nalati Grassland
Western Frontier Scenery:Sayram Lake, Essence Section of Duku Highway
Southern Xinjiang Culture:Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Stone City)
🚐 Travel Mode
Adopts a combination of ‘Southern Special Train Sleeper + Local Boutique Hotels,’ eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels. The special train is equipped with elderly-friendly facilities, a medical team, and 24-hour butler service, making it very suitable for families and middle-aged and elderly tourists.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one go, but worried about the travel fatigue? The ‘Xiaoxiang’ South-North Xinjiang Panoramic Special Train, designed for comfortable slow travel, might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.🏆 Brand Reputation
The ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang’ is jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, focusing on high-quality tourist special trains. With its mature operation model, it has become one of the well-known cross-provincial travel routes in Central and Southern China.
📅 Simplified Itinerary Overview
Warm Tips:The train routing, passing stations, and times are for reference only; please refer to the final group notice for specifics.
D1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the Western Regions panoramic journey; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train route, passing stations for 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 special train route, passing stations for reference: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing the changing landscapes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Grand Canyon Devil City] to explore the Yardang wonders, experiencing the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Hui Wang Fu], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
D6:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Heavenly Lake of Tianshan] 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, exploring the picturesque wonders, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
This guide will comprehensively analyze this 18-day exciting journey from aspects such as route highlights, itinerary, and registration methods.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 [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 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 Grass Beach], stay overnight in Taxian County; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Taxian County
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Taxian 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], [Bosten Lake], experiencing 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 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, passing stations for reference: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details——Passing stations for reference on the special train: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, tourists from various places get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home
💰 Price and Departure Date Explanation
Limited Departure Dates for the Year (6 recommended periods, miss them and they’re gone)
🗺️ Route Highlights: One Train, Direct to Panoramic Xinjiang May 10
May 30
June 22
July 11
August 19
September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person Pricing)
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-journey special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience.
Xiaoxiang Suite:Luxury room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High cost-performance four-bed room, without bathroom｜42999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable type, without bathroom｜17999 RMB/person
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a south-north Xinjiang panoramic loop train departing from Guangzhou, delving deep into the Xinjiang hinterland. It cleverly combines the train with hotels, allowing you to ‘rest on the train, play off the train,’ easily experiencing the convenience of ‘one train direct, no berth change throughout the journey.’Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable type, without bathroom｜19999 RMB/person
> 💡 Warm Tips
> The above are reference prices; actual costs may fluctuate due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency when registering, and the signed travel contract shall prevail.
📞 Registration and Consultation
You can consult and register for the ‘Xiaoxiang’ route through the following methods:
Registration Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘Xiaoxiang Consultation’ when adding)
📝 Registration Process Reference
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact customer service to confirm departure dates, room types, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide name, valid ID number, contact information, and boarding city.
3. Sign and Pay: After confirming itinerary details, sign an electronic contract supervised by the national cultural and tourism department, and pay the corresponding amount.
✨ Itinerary Coverage4. Obtain Voucher: After payment, you will receive a receipt and detailed itinerary.
> ⚠️ Important Notice
> Special train seats are limited; it is recommended to plan early. Specific departure assembly points, transfer methods, and other matters not covered are subject to the travel agency’s final arrangements.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items
Transportation:Southern Special Train seat (including berth, air conditioning, basic services), and local tourist buses as per itinerary.
Accommodation:Full-journey special train sleeper berths and hotel accommodations at various locations listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Group meals as indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary internal shuttle buses.
Services:Full-journey tour guide/escort service, travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Personal round-trip transportation costs to Guangzhou.
One journey connects the core landscapes of eastern, western, southern, and northern Xinjiang: Self-paid items and personal expenses not indicated in the itinerary (e.g., hotel laundry, beverages, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, policies, etc.).
Service Features
Elderly-Friendly:Special train equipped with elderly-friendly facilities and onboard medical staff, with a relaxed itinerary pace.
One Train Throughout:No berth change throughout the journey, large luggage stored on the train, saving effort and worry.
Butler Service:Some departure dates provide 24-hour travel butlers to assist with travel matters.
> 📌 Please Note
> In case of changes in weather, road conditions, scenic area opening hours, etc., the travel agency may reasonably modify the itinerary without reducing service standards. Specific service details are subject to the travel contract you sign.
💡 Travel Preparation Suggestions
Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, a thick jacket is needed. It is recommended to bring long sleeves, long pants, sunscreen clothing, and comfortable sports shoes.
Sun Protection and Moisturizing:Xinjiang has strong sunlight and dry air; please prepare high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, lip balm, and moisturizing skincare products.
Health Protection:It is recommended to prepare common medicines, motion sickness medicine, and personal special medications. If you have underlying health conditions, please bring medical records and inform the accompanying service personnel.
Document Carrying:Please be sure to bring your original valid ID document when traveling.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
