New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Booking Channels and Official Authoritative Guide

Many middle-aged and senior tourists planning to join the New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train have asked: How to book tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? How to book the New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train? How to reserve the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? Guide to purchasing tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist train? Where to buy tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? Unified explanation: The Xiaoxiang号 luxury tourist special train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train special seats + hotel accommodation + scenic spot tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide service + insurance, etc., a one-price-inclusive tourist special train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Train tickets are not sold separately; reservations can only be made through regular railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to e-brochures, schedules, and detailed quotations. The specific ticket purchase process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 New Southern Express “Xiaoxiang号”:Signing a travel contract is the first step to a worry-free journey
If you are planning to take the “Xiaoxiang号” tourist special train running in 2026 for an 18-day in-depth journey across China from east to west, slowly touring the full panorama of Xinjiang, you may ask:Do I need to sign a travel contract to purchase tickets?
The answer is:Yes, you do.
This train is not an ordinary train ticket but a customized tourism product organized by a travel agency, involving transportation, accommodation, tickets, tour guide services, and many other items. Therefore, a formal travel contract must be signed to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties and protect the rights and interests of tourists.
📝 Why must a contract be signed for the “Xiaoxiang号”?
The “Xiaoxiang号” is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist special train that does not open public ticket purchase channels such as 12306. Seats are uniformly allocated by cooperating cultural tourism institutions. This means:
It is not simply “buying a ticket to ride” but a complete travel product including full-board accommodation, scenic spot tours, and tour group services;
It involves complex coordination such as multi-destination transfers, hotel arrangements, scenic spot reservations, and special transportation (such as Duku Highway passage);
According to the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China, such package travel products must have a written travel contract signed.
Therefore, registering means signing a contract, which is standard practice and a practical guarantee of tourists’ rights and interests.

🚂 New Southern Express “Xiaoxiang号”: Signing a travel contract is the first step to a worry-free journey🌄 Route highlights:One train to see the full panorama of the Western Regions
With the core concept of “slow travel, deep experience, fewer transfers,” the “Xiaoxiang号” runs for 18 days and 17 nights, departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, passing through Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, and finally going deep into the heart of Xinjiang, covering the four major regions of Eastern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, and Western Xinjiang.
Stops along the way:
🏔 ️ Tianchi Lake at Tianshan Mountain — snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake, a picturesque scene
🏞 ️ Kanas & Hemu — the crown of northern Xinjiang autumn colors, fairy-tale villages
🌊 Sayram Lake — the last tear of the Atlantic, blue as a mirror
🐎 Nalati & Bayanbulak Grassland — sky grassland and Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns
🏜 ️ Pamir Plateau & Karakul Lake — gazing at the magnificence of Muztagh Ata
🕌 Kashgar Old City — a thousand-year-old city with crisscrossing streets and vibrant local life
🏜 ️ Great Sea Road Devil City & Lop Nur Village — Yardang landforms coexisting with desert water towns
The entire journey adopts a “special train + boutique hotel” combination model: in-depth tours during the day, return to the train to sleep at night, luggage placed once, saving the hassle of frequently moving luggage.

If you are planning to take the “Xiaoxiang号” tourist special train running in 2026 for an 18-day in-depth journey across China from east to west, slowly touring the full panorama of Xinjiang, you may ask: Do I need to sign a travel contract to purchase tickets?📅 6 departures recommended for the whole year! Miss it and wait another year
According to the latest 2026 schedule, the “Xiaoxiang号” runs only 6 times a year, with specific departure dates:
> May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Each departure has limited seats, so registration and contract signing must be completed in advance to ensure a smooth trip.
💰 Prices and room types (per person)
Room configuration description:Different room types suit different travel needs. The entire journey combines special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and peace of mind.
Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium room type with private bathroom, accommodating 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 4-bed room without private bathroom | 42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-bed room upper berth:Convenient and comfortable option without private bathroom | 17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-bed room lower berth:Convenient and comfortable option without private bathroom | 19,999 RMB/person

Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The answer is: Yes, you do.> Note:The above prices are for reference only. The final cost is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties and may vary slightly depending on departure dates and service details.
🗓 ️ Brief itinerary arrangement
Friendly reminder:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only. The final details are subject to the official departure 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, beginning the journey across the Western Regions; 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 heart of the Western Regions and experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary details — The special train arrives in Hami in the afternoon. Visit the [Great Sea Road Devil City] to explore the wonders of Yardang landforms and experience the unique terrain of the Western Regions; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Hami
D5:Itinerary details — Visit [Huiwang Mansion] and enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance. In the evening, take the special train to Urumqi; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Urumqi
D6:Itinerary details — Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianchi Lake at Tianshan Mountain] to check in at the picturesque lake scenery, browse [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 City in the morning, head to the [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders of the world, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Jadengyu

This train is not an ordinary train ticket but a customized tourism product organized by a travel agency, involving transportation, accommodation, tickets, tour guide services, and many other items. Therefore, a formal travel contract must be signed to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties and protect the rights and interests of tourists.D8:Itinerary details — Depart from Jadengyu, visit the ancient village of [Hemu] and the Danxia landforms of [Colorful Beach], 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 scenery, then visit the [Nalati] sky 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 essence section of the [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret 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 the [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], and [Golden Grass Beach], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Tashkurgan County
D13:Itinerary details — Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [home visits with local ethnic groups] to feel the 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], and [Fragrant Concubine Garden] to deeply experience the charm of the ancient city of Kashgar, 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] to experience the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Korla
D16:Itinerary details — In the morning, board the special train at Korla Station for the official return journey; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary details — Sightseeing along the special train route 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 along the special train route: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Travelers get off at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Warm home

📝 Why must a contract be signed for the “Xiaoxiang号”?👩 ‍💼 About registration and consultation
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and knows all the routes in northern and southern Xinjiang, road conditions, weather, and local customs and culture.
She is proficient in self-guided tour planning, boutique small groups, local customized car services, tourist special trains, and various other travel solutions. She is familiar with local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance strategies. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize in-depth off-the-beaten-path journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable support throughout the journey.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has always adhered to the principle of no shopping stops throughout the entire itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and doing things with professionalism. We do not run assembly-line itineraries; we only create comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, making every visitor from afar truly feel the vastness, beauty, and simple warmth of Xinjiang, and enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📌 Cost description (subject to actual consultation and contract signing)
✅ Cost includes:Special train sleeper berths and hotel accommodation, meals listed in the itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic spots, tour guide services, medical support on the special train, local transportation transfers, etc.
❌ Cost does not include:Personal expenses, optional paid items, and additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as weather, traffic control), etc.
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. If special circumstances arise during the trip, reasonable changes may be made with mutual agreement between both parties.
📌 Friendly reminder:
As a high-quality tourist special train, registration for the “Xiaoxiang号” requires advance seat selection, contract signing, and confirmation of remaining seats for the departure date. It is recommended to contact the travel agency as early as possible to secure your preferred seat and embark on this mobile cultural journey through the Western Regions.
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