Xiaoxiang New South Train, North South Xinjiang Loop Official Registration Portal Summary
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 take the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang’ to Xinjiang but worried about not finding the official registration portal? Don’t worry, this article will clarify it for you:From route highlights and itinerary arrangements to price explanations and registration methods, it helps you sort out your thoughts in one stop, making it easy to plan this northern and southern Xinjiang loop tour.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:Why choose ‘Xiaoxiang’?
‘Xiaoxiang’ is a tourist special train jointly created by China Railway Guangzhou Group and Hunan cultural tourism enterprises, positioned as comfortable and age-friendly, suitable for travelers who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
🚄 Direct train, no need to change berths throughout the journey
Air-conditioned soft sleeper throughout, large luggage can be stored on the train, no need to frequently move luggage, very friendly for families and elderly travelers.
🛌 Mobile hotel, thoughtful facilities
The carriage design is similar to a ‘mobile hotel’, offering options like double, triple, and quadruple rooms. Some room types come with bathrooms and are equipped with age-friendly facilities such as anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, and SOS call buttons, ensuring comfort and safety during the trip.
🏞 ️ Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop, see it all at once
The itinerary covers Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang, as well as the Pamir Plateau, linking famous scenic spots like Hami Grand Sea Devil City, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City, experiencing diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and canyons.
🚂 Want to take the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang’ to Xinjiang but worried about not finding the official registration portal? Don’t worry, this article will clarify it for you: from route highlights and itinerary arrangements to price explanations and registration methods, it helps you sort out your thoughts in one stop, making it easy to plan this northern and southern Xinjiang loop tour.🎲 Rich entertainment, no boredom on the journey
The special train features a dining car and multi-functional entertainment carriage, offering chess and cards, KTV, reading areas, etc. Play during the day, rest or have fun on the train at night, with a relaxed pace.
👨 👩👧👦 Butler service, worry-free throughout
Adopting a ‘hotel butler + quality guide’ model, equipped with a medical team on board, providing 24-hour service, ensuring care in diet, accommodation, and health for travelers.
📅 Simple itinerary overview
Warm reminder:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only, subject to the final departure notice.
D1:Itinerary details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at about 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the Western Regions panorama tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary details——Sightseeing along the special train, 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, reference stops: 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
🗺️ Route Highlights: Why choose ‘Xiaoxiang’?D4:Itinerary details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Grand Sea Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders, experiencing the unique Western Regions landscape; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary details——Visit [Prince’s Mansion], 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
D7:Itinerary details——Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, exploring the picturesque wonderland, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary details——Depart from Jadengyu, 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, 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 [Bayinbuluke Grassland], experiencing 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 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 Grass Beach], stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan County
‘Xiaoxiang’ is a tourist special train jointly created by China Railway Guangzhou Group and Hunan cultural tourism enterprises, positioned as comfortable and age-friendly, suitable for travelers who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.D13: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
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], 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 on the return trip, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Take a 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)
D18:Itinerary details——Reference stops on the special train: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, travelers get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm home
💰 Price explanation
Price and tour dates (please include in the text as per the original):
Annual limited departures (recommended 6 sessions, miss out if not)
🚄 Direct train, no need to change berths throughout the journeyMay 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special train room types and price list (per person)
Room configuration description:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:High cost-performance quadruple room, without bathroom｜42999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person upper berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without bathroom｜17999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person lower berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without bathroom｜19999 RMB/person
💡 Warm reminder
Air-conditioned soft sleeper throughout, large luggage can be stored on the train, no need to frequently move luggage, very friendly for families and elderly travelers.The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to travel dates, berth selection, and other factors. Please confirm the final price with the travel agency when registering, and the signed travel contract shall prevail.
📞 Summary of official registration portals
To ride ‘Xiaoxiang’, it is recommended to consult and register through the following regular travel agencies:
1. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
You can directly contact their customer service, indicating the intended route as ‘Xiaoxiang New Southern Train Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop’, and inquire about tour dates, prices, and availability.
2. Other cooperation channels
Some provincial and municipal offline stores or partner organizations (such as Changsha Evening News ‘Travel Together Through Mountains and Rivers·Cultural Tourism Station’) also provide consultation and contract signing services.
It is recommended to choose a travel agency with physical stores that can provide formal contracts and invoices.
> ⚠️ Registration tips
🛌 Mobile hotel, thoughtful facilities> Regardless of the channel, ensure the other party can provide an electronic contract supervised by the national cultural and tourism department, and clarify service content, cost composition, and cancellation and change rules.
📝 Fee and service description
Fees include:Usually include special train sleeper berths, local hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and some scenic area transportation, meals within the itinerary, guide services, and travel agency liability insurance, etc.
Fees do not include:Transportation to and from the departure point, personal expenses, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, and costs during free time, etc.
Service standards:Provide special train soft sleeper, local air-conditioned tourist bus, professional guide commentary, and on-board medical services throughout. Specific service details are subject to the itinerary and contract.
💡 Things to know before registering
Signing the contract:Ensure to sign an electronic contract uniformly supervised by the national cultural and tourism department with the travel agency, and read the terms carefully.
Health assessment:This route is long, with some areas at high altitudes. It is recommended to have a physical examination before travel and consult a doctor about suitability.
Prepare documents:Carry valid identification documents at all times for ticket purchase, accommodation, and scenic area verification.
Rational consumption:When consuming at scenic spots, stay rational, choose regular stores, and keep consumption vouchers.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
