2027 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Family Travel Guide, Children’s Ticket Standards
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists planning to join the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao Xinjiang special train of the New Southern Train are asking: How do I book tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist special train? How do I reserve the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao Xinjiang special train of the New Southern Train? What is the ticket-buying guide for the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist train? Where can I buy tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist special train? The New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Hao is a customized high-end railway cultural tourism package product, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a spot → sign electronic contract. The whole process is transparent and traceable.
[New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Hao:Full Guide to the 18-Day Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Family Tour] 🚂✨
🌄 Route overview:A moving scenic line across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
“New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Hao” is a special deep tour train through North and South Xinjiang designed specifically for families. For 2027, two departures are recommended from May to June (May 10/30, June 22). It uses all soft-sleeper carriages and offers two room types: 2-person rooms with private bathroom and 4-person rooms with shared bathroom. The route runs through more than 20 core attractions including Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, and Kashgar. The 18-day itinerary covers four major landforms: desert, grassland, snow mountains, and lakes. Daily travel time is controlled within 4 hours, with specially arranged parent-child interaction activities and child-friendly services, making it truly a “moving parent-child paradise.”
👨👩👧👦 Highlights of parent-child-friendly design
✅ Exclusive children’s services:The whole train is equipped with a mother-and-baby room, children’s dining chairs, and bottle warmers
✅ Child-friendly experiences:Horse riding on ponies at Nalati Grassland, visit to a Tuva family in Kanas to learn intangible cultural heritage
✅ Safety assurance:Each carriage is equipped with an accompanying doctor, with full-journey GPS tracking
✅ Entertainment facilities:Children’s play area and parent-child movie room in the carriages
🗓 ️New 2027 departure dates and prices (subject to contract)
📅 Departure dates:
May 10/30 (subject to China Railway Group dispatch orders)
June 22 (subject to China Railway Group dispatch orders)
💰 Price system:
Xiaoxiang Mansion Premium Room (2-person room):
Adult 59,999 yuan/person | Child under 8: 19,999 yuan/person (without bed)
Zhengxiang Courtyard Comfort Room (4-person room):
Upper berth 25,999 yuan/person | Lower berth 28,999 yuan/person | Child under 8: 8,999 yuan/person (without berth)
💡 Price notes:
1. May land hotels: 3,500-5,000 yuan
[New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Hao: Full Guide to the 18-Day Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Family Tour] 🚂✨2. June land hotels: 4,500-5,000 yuan
3. The final price is subject to the signed official contract and may fluctuate with travel season and group size
📜 Simple itinerary (subject to final notice from China Railway Group)
🚂 D1 Departure from Guangzhou Baiyun Station
15:00 Gather at Guangzhou Baiyun Station
Passing through Changsha/Wuchang/Xinyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou, with a “Little Train Classroom” along the way (geography knowledge interaction)
🌄 D4 First exploration of Hami
14:00 Arrive in Hami
15:30 Dahaidao Ghost City (children’s windproof masks provided)
20:00 Special train to Urumqi
🏔 ️D6 Tianshan Tianchi
09:00 Tianchi boat ride (half price for children)
14:00 Parent-child treasure hunt at the International Grand Bazaar
21:00 Special train to Beitun
🌿 D7-8 Kanas secret realm
07:00 Kanas Lake hike (3 km parent-child route available)
15:00 Intangible cultural heritage experience with the Tuva people in Hemu Village (children can make fur ski models)
19:00 Colorful Beach sunset photography contest (children’s tripods provided)
🕌 D12 Pamir Plateau
🌄Route overview: A moving scenic line across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains08:00 Karakul Lake (altitude 3,600 meters, oxygen bags provided)
13:00 Stone City archaeological mini-game
16:00 Golden Grassland kite-flying competition
🏡 D14 Kashgar Old City
10:00 Id Kah architectural puzzle activity
14:00 Historical drama performance at Xiangfei Garden
19:00 Special train to Korla
🚆 Full transportation guide
✈ ️Major transportation:
Outbound:Direct special train from Guangzhou Baiyun Station (no transfer needed)
Return:Korla-Lanzhou-Chongqing North-Xiangtan-Zhuzhou-Guangzhou Baiyun (get off in segments)
🚌 Local transportation:
Between scenic areas:Air-conditioned tourist buses (full coverage of child seats)
Special sections:Four-wheel-drive off-road vehicles for transfers at Kanas/Pamir Plateau
Travel time control:Maximum single-day travel time does not exceed 4.5 hours, with rest stops every 2 hours
🎫 Ticket prices and preferential policies (latest for 2026)
🏞 ️Core attraction tickets:
Tianshan Tianchi:Adult 95 yuan | Ages 6-18: 48 yuan | Under 6: free
Kanas:Adult 160 yuan | Child 80 yuan (including shuttle bus)
“New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Hao” is a special deep tour train through North and South Xinjiang designed specifically for families. For 2027, two departures are recommended from May to June (May 10/30, June 22). It uses all soft-sleeper carriages and offers two room types: 2-person rooms with private bathroom and 4-person rooms with shared bathroom. The route runs through more than 20 core attractions including Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, and Kashgar. The 18-day itinerary covers four major landforms: desert, grassland, snow mountains, and lakes. Daily travel time is controlled within 4 hours, with specially arranged parent-child interaction activities and child-friendly services, making it truly a “moving parent-child paradise.”Nalati Grassland:Adult 95 yuan | Child 48 yuan (including Sky Grassland)
Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
💡 Special reminders:
1. A permit is required in advance for the Pamir Plateau (the travel agency handles it uniformly)
2. Starting June 1, Sayram Lake implements timed reservations
3. Original passports are required at Khorgos Port
📅 Open reservation policy
⏰Reservation channel:
Reserve 60 days in advance through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Daily quota limits:Xiaoxiang Mansion rooms limited to 20, Zhengxiang Courtyard rooms limited to 40
👶 Children’s reservation:
Birth certificate or copy of household register required
Children over 8 are advised to choose lower berths
Free children’s breakfast (dietary restrictions must be noted in advance)
📸 Recommended parent-child photo spots
1. Kanas Fish-Watching Pavilion: shoot “fairy-tale cabins in the morning mist” at sunrise
2. Nalati Grassland: excellent light at 16:00, capture “silhouettes of local families”
3. Kashgar Old City: shoot “intangible cultural heritage inheritance moments” at pottery workshops at 10:00
4. Pamir Plateau: shoot “Golden Grassland under the stars” at Stone City at 20:00
🍽 ️Parent-child food guide
👨👩👧👦Highlights of parent-child-friendly design🥘 Must-try foods:
Urumqi:Hand-grabbed rice in Lingguan Alley (can request less spicy)
Kanas:Tuva milk tea with baursak
Kashgar:Nut yogurt at a century-old teahouse (child-friendly version)
💡 Dining tips:
1. The special train has a children’s dining car with vegetarian options
2. At Kashgar night market, choose easily digestible foods such as grilled eggs and pomegranate juice
3. Carry probiotics to prevent acclimatization
🎒 Travel tips collection
👕 Clothing guide:
May:Large temperature difference between day and night; bring a windbreaker + light down jacket
June:In plateau areas, bring a sun hat + sunglasses + sunscreen
Recommended for children:Windproof sand masks, quick-dry clothing, comfortable sports shoes
🎁 Souvenir recommendations:
Urumqi:Handmade copperware at the Grand Bazaar (lightweight styles)
Kashgar:Atlas silk hair accessories (can be customized on site)
Special train exclusives:Train model + travel commemorative album
❓ FAQ
Q:How are children over 8 charged?
✅ Exclusive children’s services: The whole train is equipped with a mother-and-baby room, children’s dining chairs, and bottle warmersA:Ages 8-12 are charged 50% of the adult price; over 12 is charged full price
Q:What entertainment facilities are on the special train?
A:Each carriage is equipped with:
Children’s play area (slide/ball pit)
Parent-child movie room (2 animated films shown daily)
Craft workshop (materials such as colored clay/puzzles provided)
Q:How to deal with altitude sickness?
A:
1. Take rhodiola 7 days in advance
2. Oxygen cylinders are provided on the Pamir Plateau section
3. Avoid strenuous exercise and rest sufficiently
📞 Registration method
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number)
Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has worked in the tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full routes, road conditions and weather, and local customs throughout North and South Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining Western Regions humanities and history, and easily resolves travel trivialities, making the whole trip thoughtful and reliable.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no consumption and arranges no consumption throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely and doing things professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📌 Disclaimer
1. The specific itinerary may change due to weather, road conditions, and other factors, subject to the final departure notice
2. Scenic area opening hours are subject to local announcements in 2026
3. The information in this guide is current as of December 2026; please confirm details again before traveling
(The full text has been verified through multiple sources and is intended to be valid as of 2026)
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