Southern Xiaoxiang Train Ticket Entry Comfortable Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang 18 Day Tour Details
How to purchase tickets for the New Southern Train · Xiaoxiang Tour Train? The 2026 New Southern Train · Xiaoxiang Tour 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.
🚂 If you are looking for a long Xinjiang route with a relaxed pace, comfortable accommodation, and no need to frequently move luggage throughout the trip, then the ‘Southern Xiaoxiang’ special train might be worth your serious consideration.
This train departs from Guangzhou, heading westward, connecting the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, the eastern Xinjiang Gobi, the northern Xinjiang forests, and the southern Xinjiang culture. The entire journey lasts 18 days, featuring a slow-paced experience of ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day,’ especially suitable for tourists who want a hassle-free trip.
🚄 Train Overview:A Mobile ‘Huxiang Cultural Living Room’
The ‘Southern Xiaoxiang’ is a Huxiang-themed comfortable tourist special train jointly created by Hunan Tourism Development Investment Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, hailed as the country’s first Huxiang-themed cultural tourism special train.
Launch and Positioning:The train officially began operation in 2025, positioned as ‘age-friendly + comfortable,’ primarily serving the elderly, families with children, and tourists seeking a slow-paced travel experience.
Appearance and Formation:The train body is mainly red, with streamlined color-blocking designs and phoenix patterns, making it highly recognizable. The entire formation consists of about 17 cars, all soft sleeper compartments, with a capacity of over 260 people, offering relatively spacious accommodations.
‘Decoding the Western Regions · Tianshan Journey’ Route:The 18-day route you are interested in departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, heads west along the Beijing-Guangzhou Line, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and finally enters Xinjiang, covering core areas such as Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Nalati, and Kashgar, achieving the goal of ‘seeing Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one trip.’
🛏 ️ Special Train Compartments:Multiple Room Types to Suit Your Needs
The compartment design of ‘Xiaoxiang’ fully considers the needs of different groups, mainly divided into the following categories:
1. Xiaoxiang Mansion: Premium Family Room
🚂 If you are looking for a long Xinjiang route with a relaxed pace, comfortable accommodation, and no need to frequently move luggage throughout the trip, then the ‘Southern Xiaoxiang’ special train might be worth your serious consideration.Layout:Typically ‘1.5-meter big bed + single bed,’ accommodating 2-3 people, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
Configuration:🛁 Bathroom, 🛌 Comfortable bedding, 📱 USB charging port, 🚨 Emergency call button, offering excellent privacy and comfort.
Area:About ten square meters, relatively spacious for a special train.
2. Zhengxiang Courtyard: Comfortable Double Room/Quadruple Room
Layout:Offers double rooms and quadruple rooms, accommodating 2 or 4 people, suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
Configuration:🚿 Shared bathroom, 🛌 Soft sleeper standard beds, 📱 Charging facilities, good value for money.
Area:Double room about seven to eight square meters, quadruple room per person area similar to double room.
3. Yuanxiang Pavilion: Economy Quadruple Room
Layout:Accommodates 4 people, with upper and lower berths, an affordable option for budget-conscious travelers.
Configuration:🚿 Shared bathroom, 🛌 Soft sleeper standard beds, meeting basic rest needs.
Area:Per person area similar to Zhengxiang Courtyard quadruple room.
This train departs from Guangzhou, heading westward, connecting the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains, the eastern Xinjiang Gobi, the northern Xinjiang forests, and the southern Xinjiang culture. The entire journey lasts 18 days, featuring a slow-paced experience of ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day,’ especially suitable for tourists who want a hassle-free trip.> 💡 Warm Tips
> For the exact area of each compartment, it is recommended to refer to the on-site announcement by the train operator or the contract appendix.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:18 Days to Experience the Silk Road Charm
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and time recommendations 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, Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang, starting a panoramic Western Regions tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special 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 special train route, reference stops: 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
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonder, experiencing the unique Western Regions landform; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Huiwangfu], 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 [Tianshan Tianchi] 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
🚄 Train Overview: A Mobile ‘Huxiang Cultural Living Room’D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, stay overnight in Jiadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jiadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jiadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset scenery, 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 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 [Bayanbulak Grassland], experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayan Town
D11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayan, take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious 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 Grassland], stay overnight in Taxkorgan County; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Taxkorgan County
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Taxkorgan 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
D14: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
D15:Itinerary Details——Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village], [Bosten Lake], experience the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Korla
D16:Itinerary Details——Board 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, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
The ‘Southern Xiaoxiang’ is a Huxiang-themed comfortable tourist special train jointly created by Hunan Tourism Development Investment Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, hailed as the country’s first Huxiang-themed cultural tourism special train.D18:Itinerary Details——Reference stops on the special train route: 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
💰 Price Description:One price includes designated items in the itinerary, with options for different budgets
Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6 sessions, miss and they’re gone)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price Table (Per Person Pricing)
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type, with bathroom, accommodates 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinfu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahenan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High-value quadruple room, without bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable, without bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable, without bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
Launch and Positioning: The train officially began operation in 2025, positioned as ‘age-friendly + comfortable,’ primarily serving the elderly, families with children, and tourists seeking a slow-paced travel experience.> ⚠️ Important Notice
> 1. The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, policies, etc. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
> 2. Prices usually follow a one-price-includes-designated-items model, covering special train seats, most ground transportation, hotel accommodation, itinerary tickets, and some meals. Specific included items please check the contract appendix.
📝 Booking and Registration:Convenient and Hassle-Free
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service, inform them of your travel intentions (route, departure date, number of people, room type), and get the latest quotes and availability.
2. Submit Information: Follow the customer service instructions to submit valid ID information, contact details, etc., and confirm special needs (such as dietary restrictions, room sharing, etc.).
3. Sign and Pay: Sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency, clarify rights and responsibilities of both parties, and make payment as agreed.
4. Pre-Trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before departure, understand the meeting time, location, and packing list.
> ✨ Exclusive Booking Channel
> You can also directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service booking manager Manager Yang Jia for consultation and booking, to get more direct exclusive service.
📋 Costs and Services:Transparent Spending
Appearance and Formation: The train body is mainly red, with streamlined color-blocking designs and phoenix patterns, making it highly recognizable. The entire formation consists of about 17 cars, all soft sleeper compartments, with a capacity of over 260 people, offering relatively spacious accommodations.✅ Costs Usually Include
Transportation:Southern Xiaoxiang special train corresponding seats, local air-conditioned tour bus.
Accommodation:Special train sleeper berths and ground hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Most meals on the special train and within the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary internal transportation.
Services:Travel agency liability insurance, tour guide services, onboard medical staff, etc.
❌ Costs Usually Do Not Include
Personal expenses (such as drinks, shopping, etc.).
Meals and items not explicitly listed in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
‘Decoding the Western Regions · Tianshan Journey’ Route: The 18-day route you are interested in departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, heads west along the Beijing-Guangzhou Line, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and finally enters Xinjiang, covering core areas such as Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Nalati, and Kashgar, achieving the goal of ‘seeing Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes in one trip.’> 💡 Warm Tips
> For specific included and excluded items, please be sure to refer to the travel contract you sign with the travel agency.
🌟 Why Choose Xiaoxiang?
1. 🌙 Travel by Night, Sightsee by Day, Save Time and Effort: Travel at night, play during the day, effectively using time and reducing travel fatigue.
2. 🛌 Mobile Hotel, Comfortable and Convenient: Stay on the special train throughout, no need to pack luggage or change hotels daily, especially friendly for the elderly.
3. 🩺 Age-Friendly Design, Medical Support: Carriages equipped with age-friendly facilities (such as handrails, anti-slip floors) and onboard medical staff, providing ‘hotel-style butler service,’ giving family members peace of mind.
4. 🍃 Relaxed Pace, In-Depth Experience: The 18-day itinerary covers Xinjiang’s highlights but at a relaxed pace, suitable for tourists who want to travel slowly and savor the experience.
5. 👨👩👧👦 Community Atmosphere, Travel with Like-Minded People: The enclosed carriage environment makes it easy to spend time with family and friends, and also to meet new people, making the journey less lonely.
👥 Who is Suitable for Xiaoxiang?
Elderly:Relaxed pace, comprehensive medical support, comfortable accommodation, ideal for ‘slow travel.’
Families with Children:Family room configuration, age-friendly and child-friendly facilities, and rich cultural activities, suitable for family trips.
🛏️ Special Train Compartments: Multiple Room Types to Suit Your NeedsTourists Who Dislike Hassle:All-in-one special train + bus, luggage follows the train, ideal for ‘sleep on the train, see the sights off the train.’
🔥 Why is Xiaoxiang Continuously Popular?
Brand Assurance:Jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, ensuring quality.
Good Reputation:Since its launch, it has built a good reputation, especially among the elderly.
Distinct Theme:Deeply integrates Huxiang culture, offering intangible cultural heritage experiences, specialty cuisine, etc., with a rich cultural atmosphere.
Hassle-Free Mode:One price includes designated items in the itinerary, travel by night and sightsee by day, precisely meeting the core needs of the target customer group.
📞 Contact Us
If you have any questions, feel free to inquire:
Phone:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
WeChat:Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service customer service
> 💡 Warm Tips
> Specific meeting points, detailed itinerary arrangements, and other matters will be clarified in the departure notice. Please be sure to check it.
