Southern Train Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Loop Pricing Includes
How to purchase tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang Special Tourist Train? For the 2026 Southern Train Xiaoxiang Special Tourist Train, tickets must be booked through a railway-certified regular travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia 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-distance route where you can ‘board at your doorstep, sleep all the way to Xinjiang, and never have to move your luggage,’ then the ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train is worth your attention.
This article will start with ‘2026 departure schedules and fare inquiries’ to systematically introduce this luxury special train spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, and explain how to inquire and book.
🌟 Overview of the ‘Xiaoxiang’ Special Train
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a Hunan-themed comfortable tourist special train jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group. It is positioned as ‘elderly-friendly and comfortable,’ especially suitable for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace and in depth.
First Launch and Operation:It has been running multiple times since 2025 and is the first tourist special train in South China focusing on ‘silver-haired comfortable travel.’
Core Features:
Elderly-Friendly Design:The carriages are generally equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, and use noise-reduction technology to ensure the journey and rest quality of elderly passengers.
🚂 If you are looking for a long-distance route where you can ‘board at your doorstep, sleep all the way to Xinjiang, and never have to move your luggage,’ then the ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train is worth your attention.Mobile Hotel:The train integrates accommodation, dining, entertainment, and medical services, featuring bathrooms, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment carriages (KTV, board games, etc.), and provides 24-hour butler and onboard medical services.
One-Train Direct:Adopting a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, the train runs at night while you sleep, and you explore in depth during the day, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
📍 Departure Station:Guangzhou Baiyun Station
Hub Status:Guangzhou Baiyun Station is an important railway hub in South China and has been one of the key departure stations for the ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train since 2025.
Convenient Experience:The station provides dedicated waiting and guidance services for special train passengers, with a comfortable environment and convenient transportation, making it easy for tourists from the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to board nearby.
🛏 ️ Detailed Introduction to Special Train Cabins
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ offers various cabin types to meet different travel needs. All cabin types are equipped with comfortable bedding, charging ports, temperature control, and emergency call systems.
| Cabin Name | Capacity | Core Configuration | Reference Area |
This article will start with ‘2026 departure schedules and fare inquiries’ to systematically introduce this luxury special train spanning northern and southern Xinjiang, and explain how to inquire and book.| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Xiaoxiang Suite | 2-3 people | Private bathroom, high privacy, spacious | Larger |
| Zhengyuan Double Room | 2 people | Comfortable double room, shared bathroom | Medium |
| Zhengyuan Quad Room | 4 people | High-value quad room, shared bathroom | Medium |
| Yuanxiang Quad Upper Berth | 4 people | Convenient and comfortable, shared bathroom, upper berth | Compact |
| Yuanxiang Quad Lower Berth | 4 people | Convenient and comfortable, shared bathroom, lower berth | Compact |
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and schedule are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official tour notice.
🌟 ‘Xiaoxiang’ Special Train OverviewDay 1:Details—Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at approximately 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, starting a panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meals—None; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 2: Details—Scenic sightseeing on the special train, with 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
Day 3:Details—Scenic sightseeing on the special train, with reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the heart of the Western Regions, experiencing the changing landscapes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 4:Details—Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Hami
Day 5:Details—Visit [Huiwangfu], enjoy the intangible cultural heritage performance of [Twelve Muqam], and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Urumqi
Day 6: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, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 7:Details—Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Jadengyu
Day 8: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
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a Hunan-themed comfortable tourist special train jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group. It is positioned as ‘elderly-friendly and comfortable,’ especially suitable for tourists who want to explore Xinjiang at a slow pace and in depth.Day 9:Details—Arrive in Yining in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then explore [Nalati] Sky Grassland; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Nalati
Day 10:Details—In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Bayan Town
Day 11:Details—Depart from Bayan, take the scenic section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 12:Details—Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Tashkurgan County
Day 13:Details—Depart from Tashkurgan County, 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
Day 14: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; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 15: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
Day 16: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
First Launch and Operation: It has been running multiple times since 2025 and is the first tourist special train in South China focusing on ‘silver-haired comfortable travel.’Day 17:Details—Scenic sightseeing on the return special train, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
Day 18:Details—Reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, where tourists from various places disembark nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Warm Home
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
Limited Annual Departures (Recommended 6 sessions, miss out if not booked)
May 10
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years 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 Xuelian, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinfu 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 friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
May 30
June 22
July 11
Core Features: August 19
September 19
Special Train Cabin Types and Price Table (Per Person)
Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium cabin with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengyuan Double Room:Comfortable double room, no private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengyuan Quad Room:High-value quad room, no private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Quad Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable, no private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Quad Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable, no private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
Elderly-Friendly Design: The carriages are generally equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, and use noise-reduction technology to ensure the journey and rest quality of elderly passengers.> 💡 Warm Tips
> The above are reference prices for 2026; actual prices may fluctuate due to tour dates, policies, etc. Please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📋 Fee and Service Description
Included Items
Transportation:Corresponding seats on the special train, local air-conditioned tour bus.
Accommodation:Berths on the special train throughout the journey and local boutique hotels.
Meals:Meals included in the special train and land itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets to listed attractions and necessary internal transport in scenic areas.
Mobile Hotel: The train integrates accommodation, dining, entertainment, and medical services, featuring bathrooms, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment carriages (KTV, board games, etc.), and provides 24-hour butler and onboard medical services.Services:Full-tour guide, 24-hour travel butler, onboard medical staff.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
(Our agency will try to arrange shared rooms).
Voluntary additional self-paid activities.
Transportation costs to and from Guangzhou Baiyun Station.
> Note:Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
One-Train Direct: Adopting a ‘travel by night, explore by day’ model, the train runs at night while you sleep, and you explore in depth during the day, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels.👨 👩👧👦 Who is Suitable for the ‘Xiaoxiang’?
Retired Seniors:Slow-paced itinerary, equipped with elderly-friendly facilities and medical care, worry-free.
Family Travel:Various cabin types to suit couples, parent-child, friends, and other combinations.
Those Who Dislike Hassles:Berths on the special train throughout, no need to frequently change hotels or move luggage.
First-Time Visitors to Xinjiang:One trip covers the highlights of eastern, southern, northern, and western Xinjiang.
✅ Why is the ‘Xiaoxiang’ Highly Favored?
Mature Brand:Jointly created by Guangzhou Railway Group and Hunan Tourism Group, with rich operational experience.
Elderly-Friendly:From hardware facilities to service teams, comprehensively considering the needs of seniors.
📍 Departure Station: Guangzhou Baiyun StationRich Itinerary:Covers most of Xinjiang’s key attractions, offering a strong experience.
Good Reputation:High satisfaction among past tourists, with high return and recommendation rates.
📞 How to Inquire and Book?
1. Contact Customer Service: Call or add WeChat to consult with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to confirm tour dates and prices.
2. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, contact information, and preferred cabin type.
3. Sign Contract: Sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency and make the corresponding payment.
4. Receive Notice: Receive the tour departure notice before departure and prepare relevant documents as required.
> 📌 Important Note
> This route requires early planning, with 6 recommended sessions per year. To ensure a smooth trip, it is advised to consult with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency in advance to confirm availability.
