Southern Express Xiaoxiang Train Schedule + Fare + Official Website Guide
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Southern Express Xiaoxiang Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary)
🚂 When the ‘Southern Express · Xiaoxiang’ slowly pulls out of the station, many passengers’ first impression is:This train doesn’t feel like a traditional train; it’s more like a moving hotel.
As a Hunan-themed comfortable tourist special train jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and the railway department, ‘Xiaoxiang’ has attracted much attention since its debut. It focuses on ‘age-friendly design + cultural immersion,’ with Xiang embroidery and Hunan historical and cultural elements visible throughout the carriages, along with panoramic sightseeing windows, smart temperature control, and multifunctional leisure areas, making the journey both comfortable and culturally rich.
🏞 ️ Destination Overview:Xinjiang Panoramic Grand Loop
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang panoramic route is a grand loop connecting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and Silk Road relics. The itinerary covers Eastern Xinjiang’s Hami, Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Western Xinjiang’s Yili, and Southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, including famous scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City, allowing travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse natural and cultural landscapes in over ten days.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Warm Tips:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official group notice.
D1:Itinerary 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 the Western Regions panoramic journey; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train route, 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 route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions, experiencing the changing landscapes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
🚂 When the ‘Southern Express · Xiaoxiang’ slowly pulls out of the station, many passengers’ first impression is: This train doesn’t feel like a traditional train; it’s more like a moving hotel.D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Hami King’s Palace], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and 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 see the picturesque lake, 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
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun 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: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
D9:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Yining in the morning, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
D10:Itinerary Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the magnificence of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayan Town
D11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayan, take the highlight 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
D12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Tashkurgan, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to learn about folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar’s ancient city, and 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] and [Bosten Lake], experience the unique water town and folk customs of Southern Xinjiang; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Korla
As a Hunan-themed comfortable tourist special train jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and the railway department, ‘Xiaoxiang’ has attracted much attention since its debut. It focuses on ‘age-friendly design + cultural immersion,’ with Xiang embroidery and Hunan historical and cultural elements visible throughout the carriages, along with panoramic sightseeing windows, smart temperature control, and multifunctional leisure areas, making the journey both comfortable and culturally rich.D16:Itinerary Details——Depart from Korla Station in the morning on the special train for the return journey; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train route on the return, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details——Special train route reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, passengers disembark nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home
💰 Price Description
Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended sessions, miss out if not booked)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person Pricing)
Room Configuration Description: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, no private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High-value 4-bed room, no private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
🏞️ Destination Overview: Xinjiang Panoramic Grand LoopYuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style, no private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Travel Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary)
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed 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 travel dates, berth selection, and other factors. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency when registering, and the signed travel contract shall prevail.
🛌 Special Train Experience:A Moving Five-Star Hotel
A key feature of ‘Xiaoxiang’ is bringing ‘hotel-style service’ onto the train. The train formation includes soft sleepers, multifunctional cars, and dining cars, with age-friendly modifications for elderly passengers, such as anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, and separate wet-dry shower areas. Some room types also include private bathrooms, enhancing comfort during the journey.
The train also has a medical area equipped with blood pressure monitors, blood glucose meters, and other devices, along with an onboard medical team to ensure passenger health. The dining car offers a variety of options including Hunan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, and Xinjiang flavors to meet different tastes.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Cost Includes
Transportation:Corresponding seats on the Southern Special Train and local air-conditioned tourist buses during the itinerary.
Accommodation:Full-journey special train sleeper berths and local hotels as listed in the itinerary.
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang panoramic route is a grand loop connecting snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, canyons, and Silk Road relics. The itinerary covers Eastern Xinjiang’s Hami, Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Western Xinjiang’s Yili, and Southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, including famous scenic spots like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City, allowing travelers to experience Xinjiang’s diverse natural and cultural landscapes in over ten days.Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to listed scenic spots and mandatory internal shuttle buses.
Services:Travel agency liability insurance, full-journey tour guide, and travel butler service.
Cost Excludes
Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
(If incurred, must be supplemented per contract).
Voluntarily purchased travel accident insurance, etc.
Service Features
Age-Friendly Design:The special train fully considers the needs of elderly passengers in hardware and services.
Butler Service:Provides ‘hotel-style butler + quality tour guide’ service with a relaxed pace.
Safety Assurance:Onboard medical team provides health monitoring, and the train is equipped with emergency call devices.
🗺️ Simplified Itinerary> Please Note:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening hours, the travel agency may reasonably adjust the itinerary without reducing scenic spots. The final details are subject to the group notice and contract.
📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in the ‘Xiaoxiang’ Xinjiang panoramic route can consult and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Consultation Phone:18095969599
WeChat ID:18095969599
Registration Process
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact Manager Wang Fei to confirm travel dates, room type, and price.
2. Sign Contract: After confirming itinerary details, sign a formal travel contract.
3. Payment: Pay the group fee as per the contract and keep relevant receipts.
4. Prepare for Travel: Pay attention to the group notice before departure and pack luggage as required.
> Warm Tips:Spaces are limited; it is recommended to consult early to secure your seat and berth based on your needs.
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