Xiaoxiang Special Train New Southern Train Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Booking Process
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚂 An 18-day ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train journey across northern and southern Xinjiang is slowly departing from Guangzhou to beautiful Xinjiang. This trip turns the train itself into a mobile ‘home,’ allowing you to comfortably enjoy the charm of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities from your sleeper berth.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Home,’ Panoramic Xinjiang
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train connects the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, with no backtracking, making it an ideal choice for experiencing a slow-paced trip where ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops.’
Comfortable Experience:Full-journey special train sleeper berths eliminate the hassle of frequent hotel changes. The combination of the special train and local boutique hotels in Xinjiang ensures both comfort and in-depth exploration.
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop:From Hami and Urumqi to Kanas, Hemu, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, and then to Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau, see snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities all at once.
Cultural Fusion:The train is designed with Huxiang culture as inspiration, incorporating elements like Xiang embroidery and historical humanities into the carriages, creating an immersive cultural space of ‘one carriage, one scene.’
Senior-Friendly:The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with onboard medical care and butler service, making it very suitable for elderly travelers.
No Self-Paid Items:Fees typically include special train sleeper berths, hotel accommodation, most meals, attraction tickets, and tour buses, subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📅 Simple Itinerary
Warm Tips:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the departure notice.
Day 1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, starting a panoramic western journey; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 2: Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train route, 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
🚂 An 18-day ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train journey across northern and southern Xinjiang is slowly departing from Guangzhou to beautiful Xinjiang. This trip turns the train itself into a mobile ‘home,’ allowing you to comfortably enjoy the charm of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities from your sleeper berth.Day 3:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train route, with reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the western region and experiencing the changing landscapes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 4:Itinerary Details——Arrive at Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique western landforms; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
Day 5:Itinerary 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:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience western folk customs, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 7:Itinerary Details——Arrive at Beitun City in the morning, head to [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: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
Day 9:Itinerary Details——Arrive at Yining in the morning, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
Day 10: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
Day 11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayin, take the highlight section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive at Kuqa, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Taxian County; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Taxian County
Day 13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Taxian County, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [Baisha Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
Day 14: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; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
🗺️ Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Home,’ Panoramic XinjiangDay 15: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
Day 16: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
Day 17:Itinerary Details——Scenic sightseeing along the special train route on the return trip, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
Day 18:Itinerary Details——Special train route reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, passengers disembark at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home
💰 Prices and Departure Dates
Limited Annual Departure Dates (6 recommended sessions, miss out if not booked)
Departure Dates:May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price Table (Per Person Pricing)
Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-journey special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High cost-performance four-bed room without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable option without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Our agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train connects the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, with no backtracking, making it an ideal choice for experiencing a slow-paced trip where ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops.’Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable option without private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are current reference prices; actual costs may vary due to policies, market conditions, etc. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency when registering, and refer to the signed travel contract.
📝 Registration Methods
You can inquire and register for the ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train through the following methods:
Phone Registration:Call 181-3962-2233 for inquiries and registration.
WeChat Registration:Add customer service WeChat 181-3962-2233, with the note ‘Xiaoxiang Inquiry’.
Registration Process:
1. Inquiry Confirmation: Contact customer service to confirm the departure date and room type.
2. Submit Information: Provide personal details such as name and valid ID number for booking and insurance.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit to secure your spot and receive a receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign an electronic travel contract supervised by the national cultural and tourism department.
Comfortable Experience: Full-journey special train sleeper berths eliminate the hassle of frequent hotel changes. The combination of the special train and local boutique hotels in Xinjiang ensures both comfort and in-depth exploration.5. Pre-Trip Preparation: Receive the departure notice before the trip and prepare relevant materials as required.
📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Items (Subject to the Contract)
Southern special train sleeper berth fees (including berth and basic services).
Accommodation fees for local hotels in Xinjiang as listed in the itinerary.
Most main meal fees during the trip (some self-paid meals will be noted in advance).
First admission tickets and scenic area shuttle bus fees for listed attractions (excluding self-paid items).
Tour bus fees (for connecting the special train and scenic areas).
Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
📌 Excluded Items (Subject to the Contract)
Round-trip transportation costs to/from Guangzhou Baiyun Station (e.g., airfare, high-speed rail tickets).
Personal expenses, such as laundry, drinks, phone calls in hotels, and self-paid items in scenic areas.
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop: From Hami and Urumqi to Kanas, Hemu, Nalati, Bayinbuluke, and then to Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau, see snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and ancient cities all at once. Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, or policy changes.
🛌 Accommodation and Room Type Description
Special Train Room Types:Various soft sleeper room types are available to meet different budget and privacy needs.
Room Sharing Service:For solo travelers, our agency will try to arrange room sharing. If not possible, a supplement is required, with the specific amount subject to the contract.
📄 Cancellation and Contract Description
Cancellation rules will strictly follow the ‘Tourism Law’ and the signed travel contract.
In case of force majeure or changes by the railway department, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
Information on opening hours, traffic controls, etc., in the itinerary is subject to the announcements of local scenic areas and railway departments on the day.
💡 Practical Booking Tips
1. Book Early: 6 recommended sessions per year with limited spots; it’s advisable to inquire and register months in advance.
2. Accurate Information: Names, valid ID numbers, and other details provided during registration must be accurate to avoid affecting ticketing and insurance.
3. Health Assessment: The itinerary involves high-altitude areas; travelers with underlying conditions like cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases should consult a doctor and assess their health before registering.
4. Pack Light: Limited space on the special train; it’s recommended to bring soft luggage and a small carry-on bag, and keep valuables safe.
5. Pay Attention to Notifications: Watch for customer service notifications before departure, arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station early to allow sufficient time for check-in.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
