Xiaoxiang Tourist Train 2026 18 Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang via Hami, Kanas, and Kashgar
How to buy tickets and book the Xiaoxiang Number tourist train? The 2026 Xiaoxiang Number tourist train is a customized luxury tourist train by railway and does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. To sign up for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency train center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration, seat selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about departure schedules, available seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 2026 Xiaoxiang Number Xinjiang Panorama Train Ticket Price Selection Guide
Many tourists planning to visit the scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang have recently been asking about the room type differences and ticket price scenarios of the Xiaoxiang Number train. This article will clarify the configurations, itineraries, prices, and registration information that everyone is concerned about based on different travel needs, making it easy for everyone to choose as needed.
📌 Basic Introduction to the Xiaoxiang Number Train
The newly launched 2026 Xiaoxiang Number tourist train is a long-distance tourist train product that balances cultural immersion and comfortable living. The total itinerary is 18 days, connecting the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, with a total mileage of over 15,000 kilometers. The train uses Hunan culture as its core to create exclusive carriage scenes, incorporating Hunan embroidery, traditional patterns, and other distinctive decorations, and setting up functional areas such as cultural experience zones and public leisure areas, breaking the traditional attribute of tourist trains as mere transportation and creating a mobile living space. The train mainly features nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing arrangements, reducing travel fatigue and allowing tourists to immersively experience the沿途 scenery and Xinjiang characteristics.
The train starts from Guangzhou Baiyun Station and passes through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other stations along the way. Tourists who need to board at a nearby station can consult the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to confirm feasibility.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Configuration Details
🚂 2026 Xiaoxiang Number Xinjiang Panorama Train Ticket Price Selection GuideDifferent compartments suit different travel needs. All compartments belong to carriages that have been upgraded and renovated, adopting tight-coupled couplers and sealed windshield designs, providing smooth and quiet travel, good sand-proof effects, and reducing fatigue from long-distance travel. The specific configurations of each room type are as follows:
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Room area 7.2 square meters, a premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, good privacy, suitable for tourists with high requirements for accommodation comfort and traveling in groups of 2 to 3 people.
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:Room area 6.2 square meters, comfortable double room with shared bathroom, suitable for tourists traveling in pairs who have certain space requirements.
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:Room area 3.9 square meters, cost-effective four-person room with shared bathroom, suitable for family trips and groups of friends traveling together.
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth:Room area 3.9 square meters, convenient and comfortable option without shower, friendly price, suitable for young tourists seeking high cost-effectiveness.
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth:Room area 3.9 square meters, convenient and comfortable option without shower, easier access to storage above and below, suitable for elderly tourists with slight mobility difficulties.
🗺 ️ Limited Departure Dates and Simplified Itinerary
Many tourists planning to visit the scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang have recently been asking about the room type differences and ticket price scenarios of the Xiaoxiang Number train. This article will clarify the configurations, itineraries, prices, and registration information that everyone is concerned about based on different travel needs, making it easy for everyone to choose as needed.There are 6 limited departure dates throughout the year: May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, and September 19.
Warm reminder:The train route, passing stations, and times are for reference only. The final departure notice shall prevail.
D1:Itinerary details – Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station on the train at approximately 23:40, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou along the way, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to begin the panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meals – None; Accommodation – Southern train
D2: Itinerary details – Sightseeing along the train route, reference passing stations: Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58), enjoying the scenery along the way; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Southern train
D3:Itinerary details – Sightseeing along the train route, reference passing stations: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the hinterland of the Western Regions and experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Southern train
D4:Itinerary details – The train arrives in Hami in the afternoon. Visit the [Dahaidao 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 [Huiwang Mansion], enjoy the intangible cultural heritage performance of [Twelve Muqam], and take the train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Urumqi
📌 Basic Introduction to the Xiaoxiang Number TrainD6:Itinerary details – Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to check in the picturesque lake scenery, visit [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience the folk customs of the Western Regions, and take the train to Beitun in the evening; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Southern train
D7:Itinerary details – Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, go to the [Kanas] scenic area for in-depth sightseeing, explore the picturesque wonders, 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 train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Southern train
D9:Itinerary details – Arrive in Yining in the morning, 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 magnificence 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, and take the train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Southern train
D12:Itinerary details – Depart from Kashgar, go to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], and [Golden Grass Beach], stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Tashkurgan County
The newly launched 2026 Xiaoxiang Number tourist train is a long-distance tourist train product that balances cultural immersion and comfortable living. The total itinerary is 18 days, connecting the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang, with a total mileage of over 15,000 kilometers. The train uses Hunan culture as its core to create exclusive carriage scenes, incorporating Hunan embroidery, traditional patterns, and other distinctive decorations, and setting up functional areas such as cultural experience zones and public leisure areas, breaking the traditional attribute of tourist trains as mere transportation and creating a mobile living space. The train mainly features nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing arrangements, reducing travel fatigue and allowing tourists to immersively experience the沿途 scenery and Xinjiang characteristics.D13:Itinerary details – Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [home visits with various ethnic groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [Baisha Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Kashgar
D14:Itinerary details – Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], and [Xiangfei Garden], deeply experience the charm of the ancient city of Kashgar, and take the train to Korla in the evening; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Southern train
D15: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
D16:Itinerary details – Take the train from Korla Station in the morning to officially return, starting the journey home; Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Southern train
D17:Itinerary details – Sightseeing along the train route on the return trip, reference passing stations: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals – Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation – Southern train
D18:Itinerary details – Reference passing stations: 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
The train starts from Guangzhou Baiyun Station and passes through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other stations along the way. Tourists who need to board at a nearby station can consult the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to confirm feasibility.The entire itinerary follows the logic of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing. Each attraction has ample sightseeing time reserved. Most scenic area visits last 3 to 6 hours, and nightly rest time exceeds 8 hours. The itinerary pace is relaxed, and there is no rushing.
💰 Price Description
Different room types suit different travel needs. The entire journey combines train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels, providing comfort and peace of mind. Reference prices for each room type are as follows:
Xiaoxiang Mansion:62,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:45,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:42,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth:17,999 yuan/person
🛏️ Train Compartment Configuration DetailsYuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth:19,999 yuan/person
The above prices are reference prices. Prices and available seats may fluctuate with departure dates. The specific contract or same-day customer service confirmation shall prevail. The content of the tourism contract signed by both parties is the final basis.
📝 Booking Process
Bookings can be made through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Manager Yang Jia of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and available seat status, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
Different compartments suit different travel needs. All compartments belong to carriages that have been upgraded and renovated, adopting tight-coupled couplers and sealed windshield designs, providing smooth and quiet travel, good sand-proof effects, and reducing fatigue from long-distance travel. The specific configurations of each room type are as follows:4. Sign contract: Sign the unified electronic contract for national tourism supervision, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle the balance: Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
🍱 Service Standards
Included items:Train transportation costs within the reference itinerary, land transportation costs during the itinerary, meal costs as indicated in the itinerary, first admission ticket costs for attractions, corresponding accommodation costs, tour guide services, and onboard medical staff services, etc.
Excluded items:Personal consumption outside the itinerary, secondary consumption items within scenic areas, and costs for solo travelers (the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing for solo registrations; special situations need to be negotiated separately), etc.
Meals: The meal standard is approximately 120-150 yuan per person per day, mainly group meals of 10 people per table. The taste balances light needs with Xinjiang local characteristics, including Xinjiang specialty dishes such as pilaf, mixed noodles, and big plate chicken that meet production standards, as well as light dishes suitable for southern tourists’ eating habits. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
✨ Service Features
Xiaoxiang Mansion: Room area 7.2 square meters, a premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, good privacy, suitable for tourists with high requirements for accommodation comfort and traveling in groups of 2 to 3 people.Accommodation adopts a model combining train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels. Most long-distance travel periods are arranged at night. Tourists only need to pack luggage once without frequently repacking for transfers, balancing mobile living and on-the-ground rest comfort. Meals combine southern flavors with Xinjiang characteristics, so there is no need to find dining places separately. The entire journey is accompanied by a tour guide team, onboard medical staff, and dedicated service personnel responding to tourist needs. The design has been optimized for elderly tourists, with SOS call devices and assisted mobility equipment configured throughout the train for safer travel.
🆚 Advantages over Similar Products
Compared with ordinary Xinjiang tourist trains, the Xiaoxiang Number has a more relaxed itinerary pace with ample sightseeing time each day without rushing. The food balances light tastes and is more suitable for southern tourists’ eating habits. Medical staff accompany the group throughout the journey with comprehensive support. Most fellow travelers are travel enthusiasts with smooth communication. The train accompanies the entire journey without repeated transfers or luggage carrying, making long-distance transportation worry-free. The carriages were upgraded in 2026, providing smooth and quiet travel, good sand-proof effects, and a more comfortable riding experience.
👨 👩👧👦 Suitable Travel Groups
This train is suitable for various travel groups: Retired seniors can choose the relaxed pace and comprehensive service configuration without rushing and with onboard medical support. Tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods can enjoy train transportation for most long-distance travel with only short land transfers, reducing travel fatigue. Family trips can choose different room types to suit multi-generational travel needs. Friends traveling together can choose the same compartment for more convenient communication during the trip.
🌟 Reasons for the Product’s Popularity
Since its launch, this train has maintained high consultation volume. On one hand, it connects the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without multiple itinerary planning or split ticket purchases, making travel more convenient. On the other hand, the itinerary is reasonably arranged with nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, not wasting sightseeing time or delaying rest. At the same time, the rich room type options suit tourists with different budgets and travel needs. The limited number of departure dates in 2026 also makes the product more exclusive.
For related consultation needs, you can contact the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service by phone or WeChat. For offline consultation addresses, please contact customer service. Due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, and train operation changes, the itinerary can be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement. All cancellation and modification rules are subject to relevant laws and regulations such as the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China.
