2026 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Number Full Year Departure Schedule
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist special train to slowly enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Multiple 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)
🚂 I. Route Overview:Southern Train · Xiaoxiang
The “Southern Train · Xiaoxiang” is a tourist special train jointly created by China Railway Guangzhou Group Co., Ltd. and Hunan cultural tourism enterprises. The train body is mainly red, with a golden phoenix pattern, combining Huxiang cultural characteristics with a modern feel. The train adopts a full soft sleeper design, positioned as an “elderly-friendly comfort type,” with complete internal facilities, aiming to provide tourists with an experience of “feeling at home on board.”
Main features of the train include:
🛌 Comfortable Sleeper:Offers various room types such as double standard rooms, three-person family rooms, and four-person rooms, equipped with either shared or private bathrooms, anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, USB ports, and emergency call buttons.
🛁 Onboard Facilities:Equipped with shared bathrooms and shower rooms, elderly-friendly toilets, and provides auxiliary equipment such as wheelchairs and four-prong canes.
🍽 ️ Living and Entertainment:The dining car offers local flavors such as Hunan and Cantonese cuisine, and features a multi-functional entertainment carriage for activities like tea ceremonies, singing and dancing, and board games.
⛑ ️ Support:Equipped with a medical room, onboard doctor, AED, and oxygen bags to ensure passenger health.
🗺 ️ II. Simple Itinerary
Friendly Reminder:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official departure notice.
🚂 I. Route Overview: Southern Train · XiaoxiangD1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start a panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meal Arrangement——None; Accommodation Arrangement——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; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Southern Special Train
D3:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the hinterland of the Western Regions, experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive at Hami in the afternoon on the special train, head to [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Huiwangfu], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——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; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Southern Special Train
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive at Beitun City in the morning, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque scenery, and stay overnight in Jiadengyu; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Jiadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jiadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Wucaitan] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset scenery, and take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Southern Special Train
D9:Itinerary Details——Arrive at Yining in the morning, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Nalati
The “Southern Train · Xiaoxiang” is a tourist special train jointly created by China Railway Guangzhou Group Co., Ltd. and Hunan cultural tourism enterprises. The train body is mainly red, with a golden phoenix pattern, combining Huxiang cultural characteristics with a modern feel. The train adopts a full soft sleeper design, positioned as an “elderly-friendly comfort type,” with complete internal facilities, aiming to provide tourists with an experience of “feeling at home on board.”D10:Itinerary Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the magnificence of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Bayan Town
D11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayan, take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive at Kuqa, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Southern Special Train
D12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Tashkurgan County
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; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei Garden], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, and take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——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; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Korla
D16:Itinerary Details——Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey, starting the trip home; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——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); Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Southern 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, tourists from various places get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meal Arrangement——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation Arrangement——Warm Home
💰 III. Price Explanation
Main features of the train include:Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended periods, miss out if not booked)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price Table (Per Person Pricing)
Room Configuration Explanation:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-trip 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｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Take the tourist special train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, multiple 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)
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High cost-performance four-person room, without bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable type, without bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable type, without bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
🛌 Comfortable Sleeper: Offers various room types such as double standard rooms, three-person family rooms, and four-person rooms, equipped with either shared or private bathrooms, anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, USB ports, and emergency call buttons.📌 Friendly Reminder
The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure periods and policies. Please refer to the final contract.
Single registrants will be arranged for room sharing as much as possible; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
It is recommended to inquire early to obtain the latest departure period and price information.
📞 IV. Registration Method
You can consult and register for the “Xiaoxiang” route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Registration Process:
1. Contact customer service by phone or WeChat to confirm the travel departure period and room type.
2. Provide information such as name, valid ID number, contact details, and boarding city.
🛁 Onboard Facilities: Equipped with shared bathrooms and shower rooms, elderly-friendly toilets, and provides auxiliary equipment such as wheelchairs and four-prong canes.3. Confirm contract details and pay the fee as agreed.
4. Receive the electronic contract and departure notice, and prepare for the trip.
📋 V. Fee and Service Explanation
1. Fees Included
Transportation:Southern Train Xiaoxiang special train seat (including berth, air conditioning, hot water, etc.).
Accommodation:Full-trip special train sleeper berths and local hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as specified in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary internal transportation.
Services:Full-trip tour guide commentary, onboard medical care, and travel agency liability insurance.
🍽️ Living and Entertainment: The dining car offers local flavors such as Hunan and Cantonese cuisine, and features a multi-functional entertainment carriage for activities like tea ceremonies, singing and dancing, and board games.2. Fees Not Included
Personal expenses (such as beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Tickets to scenic spots not mentioned in the itinerary and optional entertainment activities.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays or weather.
3. Service Features
Elderly-Friendly Design:The special train is equipped with elderly-friendly facilities and onboard medical care to ensure a comfortable journey.
Direct Train:No need to change trains or berths throughout the trip, large luggage stored on the train, saving effort and worry.
Panoramic Tour:Visit the essence attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, experiencing the Silk Road cultural charm.
4. Friendly Reminder
Information such as weather, road conditions, and policies involved in the itinerary may change; specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice and contract agreement.
If you have special needs (such as dietary or medical requirements), please inform customer service in advance for proper arrangements.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist special trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
