Southern Train Xiaoxiang Number Fee Standard Inquiry and Official Website Fare List
How to purchase tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang Special Tourist Train? The 2026 Southern Train Xiaoxiang Special Tourist Train must be booked through a regular travel agency recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one trip, but worried about the travel fatigue? The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special tourist train, designed for comfortable slow travel, might be the ideal choice you’re looking for. This article will analyze the route features, room configurations, and guide you step by step on how to check 2026 tour dates and book.
🌟 “Xiaoxiang” Special Train Highlights
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a Hunan-themed comfortable tourist special train jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group. It is positioned as a ‘mobile hotel + slow travel special train,’ especially suitable for travelers who want to ‘see sights during the day and rest at night.’
📍 Departure and Route
This route departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, heading west along the Beijing-Guangzhou Line, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other places, ultimately reaching deep into Xinjiang, connecting the key attractions north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. For tourists from South and Central China, you can board near your home without multiple transfers.
🛏 ️ Onboard Facilities and Services
The train adopts a ‘hotel-style’ design concept, with hardware and services configured around comfort and senior-friendliness:
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one trip, but worried about the travel fatigue? The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special tourist train, designed for comfortable slow travel, might be the ideal choice you’re looking for. This article will analyze the route features, room configurations, and guide you step by step on how to check 2026 tour dates and book.Senior-Friendly Details:The entire train has been modified for senior-friendliness, equipped with anti-slip flooring, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, and uses noise-reduction technology to ensure a peaceful sleep for the elderly.
Public Areas:Includes a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car (offering KTV, board games, reading, cultural salons, etc.), and a medical area, meeting passengers’ dining, entertainment, and health needs.
Professional Team:Equipped with 24-hour travel butlers, professional guides, and onboard medical staff, providing a triple service of ‘butler + guide + medical care’ for a worry-free long journey.
🗺 ️ Route Features
The itinerary covers four major regions: Eastern, Northern, Western, and Southern Xinjiang, connecting representative Xinjiang attractions such as Hami Grand Canyon Devil City, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City. Travelers can experience diverse landscapes of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities in 18 days.
🛌 “Xiaoxiang” Room Configuration Overview
The special train offers multiple room types, all focusing on privacy and comfort to meet different travel needs.
Xiaoxiang Mansion (Premium Family Room)
🌟 “Xiaoxiang” Special Train HighlightsLayout:With private bathroom, usually a 1.5m double bed + single bed, capacity 2-3 people.
Area:Approximately over ten square meters, spacious.
Suitable for:Families or friends who value privacy and comfort.
Zhengxiang Courtyard (Comfortable Double/Four-Bed Room)
Layout:Shared bathroom, double room suitable for couples or friends, four-bed room offers high cost-effectiveness.
Area:Double room about ten square meters, four-bed room more spacious.
Suitable for:Budget-friendly travelers who don’t have high requirements for bathroom facilities.
Yuanxiang Pavilion (Economy Four-Bed Room)
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a Hunan-themed comfortable tourist special train jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group. It is positioned as a ‘mobile hotel + slow travel special train,’ especially suitable for travelers who want to ‘see sights during the day and rest at night.’Layout:Shared bathroom, divided into upper berth (good privacy) and lower berth (easy to move), capacity 4 people.
Area:Similar to Zhengxiang Courtyard four-bed room.
Suitable for:Young people or groups of friends traveling together.
> Warm Tips:The specific area of each room type is subject to on-site conditions. Products may vary slightly between batches. Consult the travel agency when booking.
🗓 ️ Quick Itinerary Overview
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and time recommendations are for reference only. The final departure notice shall prevail.
Day 1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start a panoramic Western Regions tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 2: Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train, passing stops 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
📍 Departure and RouteDay 3:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train, passing stops for reference: 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
Day 4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Grand Canyon Devil City] to explore the unique Yardang landforms, experiencing the unique Western Regions terrain; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
Day 5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Royal Palace], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
Day 6:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianchi Lake of Tianshan Mountains] 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
Day 7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun City early, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque scenery, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
Day 8: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
Day 9: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
Day 10:Itinerary Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then visit [Bayanbulak Grassland], experiencing the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayan Town
This route departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, heading west along the Beijing-Guangzhou Line, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and other places, ultimately reaching deep into Xinjiang, connecting the key attractions north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. For tourists from South and Central China, you can board near your home without multiple transfers.Day 11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayan, take the scenic 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
Day 12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, visit [Pamir Plateau], explore [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grass Beach], stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan County
Day 13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
Day 14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine 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
Day 15: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
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism. Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
Day 16:Itinerary Details——Board the special train at Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey, starting the trip home; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 17:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train on the return trip, passing stops for reference: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 18:Itinerary Details——Passing stops for reference: 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
🛏️ Onboard Facilities and Services💰 Price Explanation
Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended sessions, don’t miss out)
Departure Dates:May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price List (per person)
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type, with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High cost-effectiveness four-bed room, without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
The train adopts a ‘hotel-style’ design concept, with hardware and services configured around comfort and senior-friendliness:Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
> Price Note:The above are reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 How to Inquire and Book
1. Contact the Travel Agency: Call or add the WeChat of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service, stating your intended route as ‘Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Panoramic 18-Day Tour.’
2. Confirm Departure Date and Room Type: Inquire with customer service about availability for 2026 departures on May 10, May 30, etc., and choose a room type based on budget and needs.
3. Submit Personal Information: Provide name, valid ID number, contact information, etc., and confirm special requirements (e.g., dietary restrictions).
4. Payment and Contract Signing: Pay a deposit or full amount, and sign a formal travel contract to clarify rights and responsibilities.
5. Receive Departure Notice: Before departure, the travel agency will provide a detailed departure notice, including meeting time, location, etc.
Senior-Friendly Details: The entire train has been modified for senior-friendliness, equipped with anti-slip flooring, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, and uses noise-reduction technology to ensure a peaceful sleep for the elderly.> Booking Note:This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. To ensure information accuracy, please refer to the contract and departure notice signed with the travel agency.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
✅ Included Items (Reference)
Transportation:Special train seat fee, local tourist bus fee.
Accommodation:Corresponding seat on the special train and hotel accommodation listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals included on the special train and during the land itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary internal transportation.
Services:Travel agency liability insurance, guide service fee, onboard medical staff service, etc.
Public Areas: Includes a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car (offering KTV, board games, reading, cultural salons, etc.), and a medical area, meeting passengers’ dining, entertainment, and health needs.❌ Excluded Items (Reference)
Personal transportation costs to and from the departure point.
Meals and personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Single supplement for solo travelers (to be negotiated with the travel agency).
> Important Note:The above items are for reference only. Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to the final signed travel contract.
🤔 Why Choose ‘Xiaoxiang’?
👨 👩👧👦 Friendly for All, Relaxed Pace
Professional Team: Equipped with 24-hour travel butlers, professional guides, and onboard medical staff, providing a triple service of ‘butler + guide + medical care’ for a worry-free long journey.The special train uses a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, designed for travelers not accustomed to long car rides, especially suitable for retired seniors, family trips, and tourists who value comfort.
🏨 One Train, One Hotel, Hassle-Free
Full journey sleeper berths on the special train, no need to change hotels or pack luggage, especially friendly for the elderly. The train is equipped with senior-friendly facilities and medical support for a safe journey.
🍃 Attentive Service, Rich Experience
Provides 24-hour butler service, senior-friendly meals, entertainment car, and onboard medical care. The itinerary covers Xinjiang’s key attractions, making the trip fulfilling without being tiring.
🚆 Advantages Over Self-Driving/Bus
Compared to the fatigue of self-driving and the bumpiness and frequent transfers of buses, train travel is smoother and more comfortable, without worrying about road conditions or driving—an ideal choice for long trips.
❤ ️ Good Reputation, Widely Favored
Since its launch, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ has been repeatedly rated as one of the ‘most desirable travel destinations for the people’ due to its quality service and unique experience, earning a good market reputation.
