New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Departing from Changsha Ticket Guide Official Channel Registration
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 + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., an all-inclusive tourist special train product covering designated items in the itinerary), and 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 Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service special train center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, and detailed quotations. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 How to purchase tickets for the New Southern Express ‘Xiaoxiang号’ departing from Changsha? A complete guide to boarding methods and itinerary highlights (new 2026 edition)
If you are planning to depart from Changsha and embark on a slow journey across China from east to west, deep into the heart of Xinjiang, the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ tourist special train may be your ideal choice. This customized special train, hailed as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ offers a comfortable combination of full-journey sleeper berths plus boutique hotels, and saves you the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, truly achieving ‘one berth all the way, easy travel through Xinjiang.’
🌄 Overview of routes and destinations:See the best of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip
The ‘Xiaoxiang号’ is a classic loop product covering the entire Xinjiang region, with an itinerary spanning seven provinces and regions including Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Xinjiang, lasting approximately 18 days in total. It is not an ordinary train but a specially modified tourist special train equipped with a dedicated service team, focusing on in-depth experiences and a relaxed pace, making it especially suitable for family trips, senior travelers, and tourists seeking a leisurely journey.
The 2026 route covers core attractions in northern Xinjiang including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, as well as southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Tashkurgan County, and Luobu Village, while also connecting the Yardang landforms of Hami in eastern Xinjiang and the picturesque scenery of Heavenly Lake Tianshan, truly achieving ‘one trip to see all of the Western Regions.’
📅 Limited departures for the full year 2026 (6 recommended departures, don’t miss them)
> Limited departures for the full year (6 recommended departures, don’t miss them)
> May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
🚂 How to purchase tickets for the New Southern Express ‘Xiaoxiang号’ departing from Changsha? A complete guide to boarding methods and itinerary highlights (new 2026 edition)The current time is July 3, 2026. The July 11 departure is about to set off, with two more departures available in August and September. All departures are scheduled between May and September when Xinjiang’s scenery is at its best, with pleasant weather and rich landscape layers.
💰 Special train room types and price list (per person)
> Room configuration notes:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-journey special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and peace of mind
> – Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 yuan/person
> – Zhengxiang Court 2-person room:Comfortable double room, no private bathroom｜45,999 yuan/person
> – Zhengxiang Court 4-person room:High-value 4-person room, no private bathroom｜42,999 yuan/person
> – Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth:Convenient and comfortable option, no private bathroom｜17,999 yuan/person
> – Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth:Convenient and comfortable option, no private bathroom｜19,999 yuan/person
If you are planning to depart from Changsha and embark on a slow journey across China from east to west, deep into the heart of Xinjiang, the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ tourist special train may be your ideal choice. This customized special train, hailed as a ‘mobile star-rated hotel,’ offers a comfortable combination of full-journey sleeper berths plus boutique hotels, and saves you the hassle of frequent transfers and luggage handling, truly achieving ‘one berth all the way, easy travel through Xinjiang.’> ⚠️ Note:The above prices are reference quotations. Prices and available seats are subject to confirmation by contract or customer service and may vary by departure. The signed contract shall prevail.
🗓 ️ Simplified itinerary arrangement (strictly based on local factual original text)
> Friendly reminder:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only. The final departure notice shall prevail.
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 a panoramic journey through 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 landscapes; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary details — The special train arrives in Hami in the afternoon. Visit [Dahaidao Ghost City] to explore the Yardang wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Hami
D5:Itinerary details — Visit [Huiwang Mansion], 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 [Heavenly Lake Tianshan] to see the picturesque lake scenery, 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
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service tourism registration and ticket booking consultation center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🌄 Overview of routes and destinations: See the best of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one tripD7:Itinerary details — Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, head to the [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 views, 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 [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 scenic section of [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 [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 various ethnic groups] to feel local 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 [Xiangfei Garden], 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
The ‘Xiaoxiang号’ is a classic loop product covering the entire Xinjiang region, with an itinerary spanning seven provinces and regions including Guangdong, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Xinjiang, lasting approximately 18 days in total. It is not an ordinary train but a specially modified tourist special train equipped with a dedicated service team, focusing on in-depth experiences and a relaxed pace, making it especially suitable for family trips, senior travelers, and tourists seeking a leisurely journey.D15:Itinerary details — Depart from Korla, visit [Luobu Village] and [Bosten Lake], experiencing 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; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary details — Sightseeing along the return route, 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, where travelers from various locations can get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Warm home
🎫 How to board when departing from Changsha? Ticket purchase process explanation
Although the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ primarily departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, mid-route boarding is supported. Changsha is an important stop (D2 at 10:00), and travelers can board directly at Changsha Station without departing from Guangzhou.
This special train is a railway-customized luxury tourist special train and does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by partner cultural tourism institutions. To register for travel, you can use the following methods:
📞 Consult Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
The 2026 route covers core attractions in northern Xinjiang including Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, as well as southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Tashkurgan County, and Luobu Village, while also connecting the Yardang landforms of Hami in eastern Xinjiang and the picturesque scenery of Heavenly Lake Tianshan, truly achieving ‘one trip to see all of the Western Regions.’Registration for seat selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about departure availability, travel policies, and itinerary details are available.
👩 💼 Introduction to Manager Wang Fei
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply involved in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade. She has traveled through every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs throughout northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in free travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized transportation, tourist special trains, and various other travel solutions. She is familiar with accommodation and dining options in various places, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth 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 service throughout the journey.
Wang Fei has always adhered to the principle of no shopping stops and no forced consumption throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden charges, treating people with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, sincerely allowing every guest from afar to truly experience the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, and to travel through beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
🧾 Inclusions and exclusions
✅ Inclusions:All transportation (special train + local vehicles), accommodation (special train sleeper berths + boutique hotels), first admission tickets to attractions, three meals per day, onboard tour guide and basic services
❌ Exclusions:Personal expenses, optional paid activities, additional costs arising from force majeure (such as temporary transportation changes, weather impacts, etc.)
> 📌 Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. If special circumstances arise during the trip, reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement.
If you are looking for a trip that requires no itinerary planning, no luggage carrying, has a relaxed pace, and covers the full panorama of Xinjiang, the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ is worth serious consideration. The July 11 departure is approaching with limited seats available, so it is recommended to contact and confirm as soon as possible.
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