2026 New South Train Xiaoxiang, South North Xinjiang Loop Travel Cost Pre Calculation
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various specifications 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 receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 An 18-day grand loop spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, departing from Guangzhou, heading west to Xinjiang, and then returning to South China. This ‘New Southern Train · Xiaoxiang’ special train focuses on a slow pace of ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day,’ turning the train itself into a mobile hotel, allowing you to easily enjoy the charm of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in a comfortable environment.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights at a Glance
🚄 Mobile Hotel-Style Special Train
No need to change berths throughout the journey, large luggage can be stored on the train. The train features an age-friendly design, equipped with bathrooms, anti-slip facilities, emergency call buttons, and an onboard medical team to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
🏞 ️ All the Best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Trip
The itinerary covers famous attractions such as Hami Grand Canyon in Eastern Xinjiang, Kanas and Hemu in Northern Xinjiang, Sayram Lake and Nalati in Western Xinjiang, Kashgar Ancient City and Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, as well as Turpan’s Flaming Mountains, allowing you to see the diverse scenery of Xinjiang all at once.
🎭 Immersive Cultural Experience
The special train is themed around Huxiang culture, with interior decorations incorporating Hunan embroidery and historical and cultural elements. During the journey, you can enjoy tea ceremonies, traditional Chinese dance, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, taste Hunan cuisine and Xinjiang food, and participate in entertainment activities like chess, cards, and karaoke to enrich your travel experience.
👨 👩👧👦 Slow-Paced Age-Friendly Design
🚂 An 18-day grand loop spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, departing from Guangzhou, heading west to Xinjiang, and then returning to South China. This ‘New Southern Train · Xiaoxiang’ special train focuses on a slow pace of ‘traveling by night and sightseeing by day,’ turning the train itself into a mobile hotel, allowing you to easily enjoy the charm of snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in a comfortable environment.Adopting a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model to reduce travel fatigue. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, equipped with butlers, guides, and medical staff, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends who want to travel easily, and also convenient for children to plan trips for their elders.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
Friendly Reminder:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only. The final details are subject to the official departure notice.
D1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at approximately 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou on the way to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the Western Regions panoramic 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 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 Yadan wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and 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, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun City early, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
🗺️ Route Highlights at a GlanceD8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, and 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 early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then explore [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, and 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], and stay overnight in Taxian; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Taxian
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Taxian, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and 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, and 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] and [Bosten Lake], experience 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, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
🚄 Mobile Hotel-Style Special TrainD18: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 Explanation
Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended sessions, don’t miss out)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person Pricing)
Room Configuration Explanation:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels throughout the journey for comfort and convenience
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various specifications 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 receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Xiaoxiang Suite:Luxury room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High cost-performance four-bed room, without bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
No need to change berths throughout the journey, large luggage can be stored on the train. The train features an age-friendly design, equipped with bathrooms, anti-slip facilities, emergency call buttons, and an onboard medical team to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
💡 Friendly Reminder
The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary depending on travel dates, berth selection, and other factors. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency before signing the contract, and the signed travel contract between both parties shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register for the ‘Xiaoxiang’ route through the following methods:
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
(Please note ‘Xiaoxiang Route Inquiry’ when adding on WeChat)
Registration Process:
1. Communicate by phone or WeChat to confirm the travel date and room type.
2. Submit personal information such as name and valid ID number.
🏞️ All the Best of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Trip3. Sign a formal travel contract with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and pay the fee.
> Please Note:Specific details such as the departure meeting point and whether transfers are included should be confirmed with the travel agency customer service at the time of registration.
📋 Fee and Service Explanation
✅ Included Items
Transportation:Southern Special Train seat (including berth, air conditioning, hot water, etc.), and local tourist buses during the itinerary.
Accommodation:Special train sleeper accommodation and local hotels during the itinerary.
Meals:Group meals as specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to listed attractions and necessary internal shuttle buses.
Services:Full-tour guide commentary, travel agency liability insurance.
⚠ ️ Excluded Items
The itinerary covers famous attractions such as Hami Grand Canyon in Eastern Xinjiang, Kanas and Hemu in Northern Xinjiang, Sayram Lake and Nalati in Western Xinjiang, Kashgar Ancient City and Pamir Plateau in Southern Xinjiang, as well as Turpan’s Flaming Mountains, allowing you to see the diverse scenery of Xinjiang all at once.Personal transportation costs to and from Guangzhou Baiyun Station.
Meals and personal expenses not specified in the itinerary (e.g., beverages, laundry, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, policies, etc.).
📝 Friendly Reminder
For solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; if not possible, a supplement is required, with the specific amount based on the contract.
Weather, road conditions, and attraction opening hours mentioned in the itinerary may change. The travel agency can reasonably adjust the itinerary order after consultation with you based on actual conditions. Please understand.
💡 Pre-Trip Preparation Suggestions
Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a warm jacket. For the Pamir Plateau, prepare a thick jacket or even a down jacket.
Health Protection:Tourists with chronic conditions are advised to bring regular medications and inform family members or the onboard doctor in advance.
Document Carrying:Please be sure to bring the original valid ID for checks along the way and entry to attractions.
Luggage Packing:It is recommended to prepare a carry-on suitcase and a small backpack. Large luggage can be stored on the special train for convenience.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
