Xiaoxiang New South Train, 2026 North South Xinjiang Loop Registration Full Guide

No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains, north and south. Choose from economy to luxury options. 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 trip, without constantly packing luggage and dealing with transfers?
The “Xiaoxiang” new southern train might be the 18-day northern and southern Xinjiang loop itinerary tailored for you.
This guide will analyze this route in detail from two perspectives: “Why choose it” and “How to sign up,” helping you make an easy decision.
🌟 Why choose “Xiaoxiang”?
1. Route Design: See the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go
The “Xiaoxiang” is positioned as a full loop of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering the eastern, northern, western, and southern regions in an 18-day itinerary, connecting Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural attractions.
Eastern Xinjiang:Hami Grand Canyon Devil City, Huiwangfu (Prince’s Mansion)
Northern Xinjiang:Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Tianshan Tianchi, Nalati Grassland
Western Xinjiang:Sayram Lake, the highlight section of the Duku Highway
Southern Xinjiang:Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland)
This “travel by night, tour by day” model lets you rest on the train and explore energetically during the day, making it very friendly for family trips or tourists with average stamina.

🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities in one trip, without constantly packing luggage and dealing with transfers?2. Train Features: A comfortable experience like a “mobile hotel”
The “Xiaoxiang” is hailed as the first senior-friendly tourist train in South China, with the design concept of “the train is the destination.”
🛏 ️ Hotel-style Sleeper Berths:All soft sleepers throughout the train, offering double, triple, and quadruple room types. Some rooms have private bathrooms and are equipped with senior-friendly facilities like anti-slip floors, handrails, and emergency call buttons, ensuring safety and privacy.
🛋 ️ Rich Entertainment Facilities:Features KTV, chess and card rooms, multi-function activity carriages, and regularly organizes activities like tea ceremonies and intangible cultural heritage experiences, making the journey not boring.
⛑ ️ Professional Medical Support:Equipped with a medical room, onboard doctors, and basic medical equipment (such as AED and oxygen generators) to safeguard passengers’ health.
3. Suitable Travelers: An ideal choice for family trips
Seniors:A slow-paced, hassle-free itinerary with comprehensive senior-friendly facilities and medical support, giving children peace of mind.
Families with Children:Unified management on the special train eliminates worries about children’s safety and routines during the trip.
Friends Traveling Together:Multiple room types available, public activity areas facilitate interaction, making it a great way to strengthen bonds.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview
> Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only. The final details are subject to the official departure notice.
D1: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 the Western Regions full tour; Meals: None; Accommodation: Southern Special Train

The “Xiaoxiang” new southern train might be the 18-day northern and southern Xinjiang loop itinerary tailored for you.D2:Scenic sightseeing along the special train route, passing through stations: 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:Scenic sightseeing along the special train route, passing through stations: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the heart of the Western Regions, experiencing the changing regional landscapes; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Hami Grand Canyon Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Hami
D5:Visit [Huiwangfu (Prince’s Mansion)], enjoy the [Twelve Mukam] intangible cultural heritage performance, then take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Urumqi
D6:Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, then take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D7:Arrive in Beitun early 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
D8:Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, then take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D9:Arrive in Yining early in the morning, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the high-altitude blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Nalati
D10: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: Bayin Town
D11:Depart from Bayin, take the highlight section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, then take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D12: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
D13: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

This guide will analyze this route in detail from two perspectives: “Why choose it” and “How to sign up,” helping you make an easy decision.D14:Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei Garden], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, then take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D15:Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake], experiencing the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Korla
D16: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:Scenic sightseeing along the special train route on the return trip, passing through stations: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D18:Special train passing through stations: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Passengers from various places get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation: Warm Home
💰 Prices and Tour Dates
1. Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended sessions, don’t miss out)

Take the tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, choose from economy to luxury options. 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)
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2. Special Train Room Types and Price List (per person)
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 private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy | 62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room, no private bathroom | 45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High-value 4-person room, no private bathroom | 42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, no private bathroom | 17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, no private bathroom | 19,999 RMB/person
> 💡 Warm Tips
> The above are reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to factors like departure dates and policies. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency when signing up, and the signed travel contract shall prevail.
📞 How to Sign Up

1. Route Design: See the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one goYou can sign up through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Inquiry Content:You can inquire about details like remaining spots for departure dates, prices, room types, and whether room sharing is possible.
Registration Process:Confirm interest → Submit information (name, valid ID number, etc.) → Pay deposit/full amount → Sign electronic contract → Receive departure notice.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes
Transportation:Southern special train seat (including berth, air conditioning, hot water, etc.); local air-conditioned tourist bus.
Accommodation:Special train sleeper berths and local hotels as listed in the itinerary (usually standard double rooms).
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary (some specialty meals may need to be self-paid or at extra cost).
Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary and necessary internal transportation within the scenic areas.
Services:Full-trip tour guide/escort service, travel agency liability insurance.
Cost Excludes

The “Xiaoxiang” is positioned as a full loop of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering the eastern, northern, western, and southern regions in an 18-day itinerary, connecting Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural attractions. Personal round-trip transportation costs to Guangzhou Baiyun Station.
Meals not specified in the itinerary and personal expenses (such as alcohol, laundry, etc.).
Additional costs due to force majeure and self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Service Highlights
Senior-Friendly Design:The special train is equipped with senior-friendly facilities and onboard medical care to ensure health.
Butler Service:Provides 24-hour travel butler to assist with various needs during the trip.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
💡 Pre-Registration Notes
1. Book Early: 6 recommended annual departures, limited spots, suggest inquiring and signing up 2-3 months in advance.
2. Health Assessment: This itinerary is long and requires a certain level of stamina. If you have underlying health conditions, be sure to consult a doctor before signing up and truthfully inform the travel agency.
3. Luggage Preparation: The special train provides large luggage storage areas. It is recommended to bring a suitcase and a small carry-on bag. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so bring warm clothing.
4. Contract Confirmation: Before paying and signing the contract, carefully read the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, and other terms to ensure everything is correct before signing.
If you’re looking for a worry-free, comfortable itinerary that lets you see all of Xinjiang’s highlights in one trip, consider the “Xiaoxiang.” Pick up the phone or WeChat and inquire with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for more details!
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)