2026 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang, North South Xinjiang Loop Special Price Released
No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains from north to south. Various options 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)
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one go, but worried about the travel fatigue? The newly upgraded ‘Southern Train · Xiaoxiang’ in 2026 might be the ideal choice you’re looking for. This north-south Xinjiang loop train departing from Guangzhou will take you on an 18-day leisurely journey of ‘sleeping on the train, playing off the train’.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:Mobile Comfortable Hotel
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is known as a ‘mobile hotel’, designed for middle-aged and elderly friends and family trips, offering a comfortable experience where ‘the train is the destination’.
🛏 ️ Comfortable Sleeper:All soft sleepers, with carriages adapted for the elderly, equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS callers, and some bathrooms, combining privacy.
🍽 ️ Onboard Facilities:Dining car provides nutritious meals, plus multi-functional carriages like KTV, chess and card rooms, reading areas, making the journey rich and colorful.
👨 👩👧👦 Attentive Service:Equipped with a ‘hotel butler + tour guide + onboard medical’ team, ready to respond to needs at any time, giving family peace of mind.
🏞 ️ North-South Xinjiang Loop:One trip covers the highlights of Eastern Xinjiang (Hami), Northern Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu), Western Xinjiang (Sayram Lake, Nalati), and Southern Xinjiang (Kashgar, Pamir Plateau), saving the hassle of frequent transportation changes.
📅 Simple Itinerary
Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only, subject to the final group departure notice.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one go, but worried about the travel fatigue? The newly upgraded ‘Southern Train · Xiaoxiang’ in 2026 might be the ideal choice you’re looking for. This north-south Xinjiang loop train departing from Guangzhou will take you on an 18-day leisurely journey of ‘sleeping on the train, playing off the train’.D1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train, 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, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the hinterland of the Western Regions, experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Dahai Road Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders, experiencing the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Hui Wang Fu], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, 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, take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque scenery, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, 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 in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] sky grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
🗺️ Route Highlights: Mobile Comfortable HotelD10:Itinerary Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland], experience the magnificence 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 [Duku Highway] scenic section, visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, 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], 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], return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei Garden], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, 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], [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 on the return trip, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details——Reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, passengers get off at nearby stops, return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home
💰 Price Description
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is known as a ‘mobile hotel’, designed for middle-aged and elderly friends and family trips, offering a comfortable experience where ‘the train is the destination’.Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended sessions, miss out if not taken)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person)
Room Configuration Description:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45999 RMB/person
Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, various options 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｜42999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜17999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜19999 RMB/person
🛏️ Comfortable Sleeper: All soft sleepers, with carriages adapted for the elderly, equipped with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS callers, and some bathrooms, combining privacy.💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to berth, room type, season, and other factors. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency before signing the contract, and the signed tourism contract shall prevail.
📞 Registration Method
You can consult and register for the ‘Xiaoxiang’ route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233
Registration Process Reference:
1. Consultation Confirmation: Call or add WeChat to confirm the departure date, room type, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide name, valid ID number, contact information, and boarding station.
3. Sign and Pay: After confirming itinerary details, sign an electronic tourism contract supervised by the national cultural and tourism department, and pay the corresponding amount.
🍽️ Onboard Facilities: Dining car provides nutritious meals, plus multi-functional carriages like KTV, chess and card rooms, reading areas, making the journey rich and colorful.4. Obtain Voucher: After payment, you will receive electronic itinerary and other materials; please keep them safe.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes
Transportation:Seat on the Southern Train ‘Xiaoxiang’ (no change of train throughout the trip), and air-conditioned tourist buses within the itinerary.
Accommodation:Sleeper berths on the special train and local hotel standard rooms as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Group meals as indicated in the itinerary (specific standards subject to the contract).
Tickets:First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary internal transportation.
Service:Travel agency liability insurance, and labor fees for butler, guide, onboard medical staff, etc.
Cost Excludes
👨👩👧👦 Attentive Service: Equipped with a ‘hotel butler + tour guide + onboard medical’ team, ready to respond to needs at any time, giving family peace of mind. Personal transportation costs to and from Guangzhou Baiyun Station.
Self-funded items and personal expenses not indicated in the itinerary (e.g., additional consumption in hotels, laundry, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, policy changes, etc.
Service and Notes
Elderly-Friendly Design:The special train has optimized facilities for elderly tourists, but elderly tourists or those with underlying conditions are advised to consult a doctor before traveling and bring their own common medications.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, the travel agency may make reasonable changes to the itinerary after reaching consensus with tourists.
Personal:Please comply with scenic area regulations, pay attention to sun protection and hydration, and keep personal belongings safe.
💡 Pre-Trip Preparation Suggestions
Clothing Preparation:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; even in summer, a thick jacket is needed. It is recommended to bring long sleeves, fleece jackets, windbreakers, etc., and prepare comfortable hiking shoes.
Health Protection:It is recommended to bring personal common medications (e.g., blood pressure medication, heart medication, etc.), sunscreen, lip balm, sun hat, and sunglasses.
Document Preparation:Please be sure to bring the original valid ID documents when traveling; children should bring their household registration book. If you have special documents (e.g., senior citizen card, etc.), bring them along to enjoy possible ticket discounts.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, consult Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
