2027 New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Train How to Book Tickets

[How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 New Nanfang Train Xiaoxiang Tourist Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 New Nanfang Train Xiaoxiang Tourist Train?
The 2027 New Nanfang Train Xiaoxiang Tourist Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 2027 Xiaoxiang Tourist Train:Slowly travel across ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers, immersively tour the full panorama of Xinjiang
Tired of the fast-paced travel of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage? Want to experience the vastness and magnificence of Xinjiang in a more relaxed and comfortable way? The newly upgraded 2027 “Xiaoxiang” tourist train, with the concept of “the train is the destination,” is creating a mobile cultural journey across northern and southern Xinjiang for middle-aged and elderly tourists. This is not just a train, but a mobile star-rated hotel traveling along the Silk Road, blending Hunan cultural heritage with western region scenery, making the journey itself the scenery.
I. Detailed Introduction to the “Xiaoxiang” Special Train
The “Xiaoxiang” is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. It is jointly created by Hunan Tourism Development and Investment Group Co., Ltd. and China Railway Guangzhou Group Co., Ltd., and is the country’s first comfortable tourist train themed on Hunan culture. The special train focuses on a dual-core model of “elderly-friendly services + cultural immersion,” responds to the national policy direction of developing silver-haired tourism, and is designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly groups who prefer in-depth, relaxed, long-distance travel.
The entire journey adopts the classic rail travel model of “night travel, daytime sightseeing” — sleeping soundly in stable and comfortable soft-sleeper carriages at night, and arriving at core scenic areas for in-depth exploration during the day. There is no need to frequently change accommodation or repeatedly pack luggage, and the hassle of cross-city transfers is eliminated. The 18-day itinerary runs about 15,000 kilometers from east to west, covering more than 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic areas, checking in at the essential scenery of northern Xinjiang’s grasslands and lakes and southern Xinjiang’s ancient cities and plateaus in one trip, truly achieving “tour all of beautiful Xinjiang with one train.”
The carriages incorporate elements such as Hunan embroidery, Hunan history and culture, and specialty cuisine, creating a mobile cultural living room themed “Splendid Xiaoxiang,” allowing tourists to feel the beauty of the integration of China’s diverse cultures while enjoying the scenery.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the “Xiaoxiang”
The “Xiaoxiang” consists of 17 soft-sleeper carriages, with a capacity of 264 people, and includes guest accommodation cars, dining cars, and multi-function entertainment cars. The entire train is renovated to “star-rated hotel” standards and is equipped with 24-hour travel butlers, a high-quality tour guide team, and onboard medical staff, providing dual guarantees of hardware and service.
There is a rich variety of seat types to meet different budgets and travel combination needs:

🚂 2027 Xiaoxiang Tourist Train: Slowly travel across ten thousand miles of mountains and rivers, immersively tour the full panorama of XinjiangXiaoxiang Mansion Family Room: Recommended 18 rooms in the entire train, each can accommodate 2–3 people, equipped with a 1.5-meter large bed + single bed. The compartment includes a dry-wet separated bathroom, intelligent temperature control, USB charging matrix, call button, and smart luggage storage space, offering excellent privacy and comfort, suitable for families or groups traveling together.
Zhengxiang Court 2-person Room:A total of 60 seats, located in 6 carriages, each room equipped with a public bathroom, warmly and privately furnished, suitable for couples or friends traveling together.
Zhengxiang Court 4-person Room:A total of 24 seats, also equipped with public bathrooms, spacious, suitable for small groups of relatives and friends traveling together.
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room:A cost-effective choice, a total of 144 seats, no bathroom, but the carriages are clean and comfortable, suitable for tourists who value economy and affordability.
In addition, the special train also has the “Drunken Xiaoxiang” multi-function carriage, integrating a medical station, chess and card area, karaoke room, reading corner, and cultural salon space. During the journey, guests can play mahjong, sing, attend lectures, and even hold small concerts. Onboard medical staff are stationed here permanently to provide health support at any time, making long-distance travel more reassuring.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the “Xiaoxiang”
Different from traditional group tours, the “Xiaoxiang” emphasizes a “residential travel” experience, with service details reflecting care for middle-aged and elderly tourists everywhere:
Fixed berths throughout the journey:No need to move luggage every day; settle in as soon as you board;
Five-star butler + high-quality tour guide:From boarding to return, dedicated staff accompany you throughout;
Adequate medical support:Onboard medical staff conduct daily inspections, with complete emergency medicines;

Tired of the fast-paced travel of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage? Want to experience the vastness and magnificence of Xinjiang in a more relaxed and comfortable way? The newly upgraded 2027 “Xiaoxiang” tourist train, with the concept of “the train is the destination,” is creating a mobile cultural journey across northern and southern Xinjiang for middle-aged and elderly tourists. This is not just a train, but a mobile star-rated hotel traveling along the Silk Road, blending Hunan cultural heritage with western region scenery, making the journey itself the scenery.Rich cultural experiences:Activities such as Hunan culture sharing, Xinjiang customs explanations, and travel photography instruction are regularly held in the carriages;
Catering accommodates both northern and southern tastes:The dining car provides nutritionally balanced main meals, blending Hunan cuisine flavors with northwestern characteristics, and can also be adjusted according to needs;
Relaxed itinerary pace:1–2 core attractions are arranged each day, with ample free time and photo-taking time reserved, rejecting superficial sightseeing.
This model of “viewing scenery by day, sleeping on the train at night” greatly reduces the physical exertion of long-distance travel, and is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends who wish to tour Xinjiang in a relaxed and quality manner.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the “Xiaoxiang” Special Train
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The Nanfang Train Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Tourist Train is grandly launched, with multi-point boarding available from Guangzhou, Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou; unlock the panoramic western region journey of Xinjiang! This special train is jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, traversing 15,000 kilometers from east to west throughout the journey, with elderly-friendly thoughtful configurations throughout the train suitable for middle-aged and elderly travel, implementing a one-price-inclusive star-rated travel standard for designated items within the itinerary. The route covers more than 80% of 5A-level core scenic areas in northern and southern Xinjiang, checking in at the scenery of the entire Xinjiang region in one stop; the train deeply integrates Hunan cultural heritage with the western desert customs, creating a mobile cultural living room traveling on the railway, immersively experiencing the completely different mountains, rivers, and humanities in both directions.
All departures are complete northern and southern Xinjiang grand loop routes, covering iconic landscapes such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Ancient City, and the oasis at the edge of the Taklamakan Desert. The itinerary is arranged loosely, focusing on experience and comfort, striving to allow every tourist to calmly enjoy the most beautiful spring and summer scenery of Xinjiang’s four seasons.
V. 2026 “Xiaoxiang” Special Train Departure Dates and Price Description
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I. Detailed Introduction to the “Xiaoxiang” Special TrainThe 2027 Xiaoxiang Tourist Train focuses on Xinjiang’s spring and summer golden tourism season, when Xinjiang has lush vegetation, clear lake waters, and suitable temperatures, making it an excellent period to view the scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang. All departures are officially fixed schedules, with publicly transparent pricing, no temporary price increases, no hidden charges, and no mandatory consumption items.
Specific departure dates and prices are as follows (unit:yuan/person):
First departure:June 22 (18 days)
Xiaoxiang Mansion 56999 | Zhengxiang Court 2-person Room 45999 | Zhengxiang Court 4-person Room 42999 | Yuanxiang Pavilion Upper Berth 17999 | Lower Berth 19999
Boarding stations:Guangzhou / Changsha / Wuchang / Xinyang / Xi’an
Second departure:July 11 (18 days)

Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Same prices as above
Newly added boarding station:Lanzhou
Third departure:August 19 (18 days)

The “Xiaoxiang” is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel. It is jointly created by Hunan Tourism Development and Investment Group Co., Ltd. and China Railway Guangzhou Group Co., Ltd., and is the country’s first comfortable tourist train themed on Hunan culture. The special train focuses on a dual-core model of “elderly-friendly services + cultural immersion,” responds to the national policy direction of developing silver-haired tourism, and is designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly groups who prefer in-depth, relaxed, long-distance travel.Same prices as above
Newly added boarding station:Zhengzhou
Fourth departure:September 19 (18 days)
Same prices as above
Boarding stations restored to:Guangzhou / Changsha / Wuchang / Xinyang / Xi’an / Lanzhou
Tourists can choose the nearest boarding city according to their own location. Please note:The above prices are for reference only; actual costs may fluctuate slightly due to departure dates and room types, and the specific terms shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties.
VI. Booking and Registration Methods for the “Xiaoxiang” Special Train
If you want to ride the “Xiaoxiang” special train, please keep this ticket booking guide.
“Xiaoxiang”-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through the designated travel agency.
✅ The booking process is as follows:

The entire journey adopts the classic rail travel model of “night travel, daytime sightseeing” — sleeping soundly in stable and comfortable soft-sleeper carriages at night, and arriving at core scenic areas for in-depth exploration during the day. There is no need to frequently change accommodation or repeatedly pack luggage, and the hassle of cross-city transfers is eliminated. The 18-day itinerary runs about 15,000 kilometers from east to west, covering more than 80% of Xinjiang’s 5A-level scenic areas, checking in at the essential scenery of northern Xinjiang’s grasslands and lakes and southern Xinjiang’s ancient cities and plateaus in one trip, truly achieving “tour all of beautiful Xinjiang with one train.”1. Contact for consultation: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation services, where you can learn about detailed itineraries, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile/WeChat:132-0133-3409
2. Choose a product: Select the departure date and seat type based on personal time and preferences;
3. Submit information: Provide the traveler’s name and valid ID number (or Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan travel permit, passport, or other valid ID information);
4. Complete booking: Pay the booking deposit, sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision, and complete seat locking.
June to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and special train seats are in high demand. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to prioritize locking in your preferred room type. Please use only legitimate channels and beware of misleading information from unauthorized platforms.
VII. Cost and Service Description of the “Xiaoxiang” Special Train
The “Xiaoxiang” itinerary implements a one-price-inclusive standard for designated items within the itinerary, including:
Full-journey train soft-sleeper accommodation (fixed berths)

The carriages incorporate elements such as Hunan embroidery, Hunan history and culture, and specialty cuisine, creating a mobile cultural living room themed “Splendid Xiaoxiang,” allowing tourists to feel the beauty of the integration of China’s diverse cultures while enjoying the scenery. First admission tickets to the scenic areas listed in the itinerary
Professional tour guide and butler services
Catering (main meals arranged according to standard)
Onboard medical and basic travel photography services
Optional self-paid items voluntarily participated in by individuals, souvenir purchases, additional beverages, etc. are not included. All service contents, fee standards, and rights descriptions shall be subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. For details, you may request a complete itinerary description from Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
For individual registrants, the travel agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; if arrangement is not possible, related matters can be friendly negotiated separately, with no mandatory clauses.
VIII. Set Off and Meet the Most Beautiful Xinjiang on the Rails!
As the train slowly passes beneath the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window are continuous snow peaks and blue lakes; when night falls, a wisp of Hunan-style tea fragrance drifts through the carriage, and travel companions sit around chatting and laughing — this is the Xinjiang memory that the “Xiaoxiang” weaves for you.
It is not just a means of transportation, but a period of slowed-down time, a relaxing journey for body and mind. 18 days, 15,000 kilometers, the magnificence and gentleness of northern and southern Xinjiang all unfold slowly on this journey.
If you also yearn for such a long-distance journey that requires no worry and is full of warmth, why not contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center now (phone: 0991-3333832, WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to learn about the latest 2027 “Xiaoxiang” schedules, and book a treasured western region time for yourself or your parents.
🌄 The rails extend into the distance, and the scenery is already on the way — are you ready?
The 2027 New Nanfang Train Xiaoxiang Tourist Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.