New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Panorama Special Train Registration Process, Price, and Itinerary Details
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 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 electronic itinerary brochures, schedule tables, 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.
🚂 How to register for the New Southern Express “Xiaoxiang号”? One article explains the full booking process (new 2026 guide)
If you are planning an 18-day slow journey, starting from Lingnan, crossing the Hexi Corridor, going deep into the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and taking in the full panorama of Xinjiang — then the “Xiaoxiang号” tourist special train may be exactly the ideal way to travel you are looking for. It is not an ordinary train, but a “mobile sightseeing room” that combines transportation, accommodation, and service in one. The pace is relaxed, no need to carry luggage, and the itinerary is worry-free. But many people care about: How exactly do you book tickets for this special train? Can you buy them yourself? What is the price? When does it depart?
Below, based on the latest verifiable information for 2026, we will clearly sort out the booking logic and practical details of the “Xiaoxiang号” for you.
📍 Route highlights at a glance:One train takes in the full panorama of the Western Regions
The “Xiaoxiang号” special train starts from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, crosses Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, and finally goes deep into the whole of Xinjiang, connecting core scenic areas such as Kanas and Ili Grassland in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang. The whole journey uses a “travel by day, sleep by night” model — get off during the day for in-depth sightseeing, and sleep on the train at night while moving on, saving time and avoiding the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
The train carriages have been professionally renovated, equipped with air conditioning, fixed sleeper berths, storage space, and public/toilet facilities. Some room types also feature panoramic windows and charging ports. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and senior tourists, family trips, or travelers seeking a comfortable experience. Professional tour guides, medical staff, and service teams accompany the group, ensuring both safety and convenience.
🗓 ️ 6 recommended departures per year! Miss it and you’ll have to wait another year
According to the published schedule for 2026, the “Xiaoxiang号” will have 6 fixed group departures recommended for the year, as follows:
> May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Currently (July 3, 2026), the July 11 departure is approaching, and remaining seats are already quite limited. Tourists who are interested are advised to confirm as early as possible.
💰 2026 special train room types and price list (per person)
🚂 How to register for the New Southern Express “Xiaoxiang号”? One article explains the full booking process (new 2026 guide)Room type configuration notes:Different room types suit different travel needs. The combination of special train sleeper berths throughout the journey plus local boutique hotels is comfortable and worry-free.
Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium room type with private bathroom, accommodating 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 cost-performance quadruple 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
> Note:The above prices are reference quotations; the specific price shall be subject to the formal tourism contract signed. Prices may fluctuate due to factors such as departure date and room availability.
🗺 ️ 18-day simple itinerary arrangement (recorded as originally written)
Warm reminder:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the specific details shall be subject to the final 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 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
If you are planning an 18-day slow journey, starting from Lingnan, crossing the Hexi Corridor, going deep into the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and taking in the full panorama of Xinjiang — then the “Xiaoxiang号” tourist special train may be exactly the ideal way to travel you are looking for. It is not an ordinary train, but a “mobile sightseeing room” that combines transportation, accommodation, and service in one. The pace is relaxed, no need to carry luggage, and the itinerary is worry-free. But many people care about: How exactly do you book tickets for this special train? Can you buy them yourself? What is the price? When does it depart?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 [Dahaidu Devil City] to explore the Yadan 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 [Tianshan Tianchi] 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, go to the [Kanas] scenic area for in-depth exploration, discover the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary details — Depart from Jadengyu, visit the [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, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] Sky Grassland; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Nalati
D10:Itinerary details — In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland] to experience the magnificence of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Bayin Town
D11:Itinerary details — Depart from Bayin, take the essence 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 local ethnic groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [Baisha Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Kashgar
Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency tourism registration and ticket booking consultation center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
Below, based on the latest verifiable information for 2026, we will clearly sort out the booking logic and practical details of the “Xiaoxiang号” for you.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
D15:Itinerary details — 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: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 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 for the special train: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Tourists from various places get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Warm home
📞 How to register? Who to contact?
As a customized tourist special train, the “Xiaoxiang号” is not sold through public platforms such as 12306. The entire process of consultation, berth selection, and contract signing must be completed through a travel agency.
✅ Correct registration method:
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Contact person:
Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
📍 Route highlights at a glance: One train takes in the full panorama of the Western RegionsWang 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 is familiar with all the travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of both northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in free travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, tourist special trains, and various other travel solutions, and is familiar with local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize in-depth niche 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 trip.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has always adhered to the principle of no shopping stops throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and doing things with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel the vast magnificence and simple warmth of Xinjiang, and enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📋 Fee inclusions and exclusions
✅ Fees include:
All transportation (special train sleeper berths + local vehicles)
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (special train + boutique hotels)
First admission tickets to scenic areas (such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Nalati, Pamir Plateau, etc.)
All meals (regular meals marked as “breakfast, lunch, dinner”)
Tour guide service, accompanying medical staff, basic insurance
❌ Fees not included:
Personal expenses (such as beverages, souvenirs, optional activities)
The “Xiaoxiang号” special train starts from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, crosses Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, and finally goes deep into the whole of Xinjiang, connecting core scenic areas such as Kanas and Ili Grassland in northern Xinjiang, and Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang. The whole journey uses a “travel by day, sleep by night” model — get off during the day for in-depth sightseeing, and sleep on the train at night while moving on, saving time and avoiding the hassle of frequently changing hotels. Expenses incurred from free activities not included in the itinerary
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as weather, policy changes)
> The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Both parties may make reasonable changes to the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
📌 Warm reminders
Special train seats are limited; it is recommended to consult and lock in your room type at least 30 days in advance.
In addition to Guangzhou Baiyun Station, boarding points in Changsha, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Lanzhou, Chongqing North, and other locations are also available (advance notice required).
Special areas such as Dahaidu have been included in the legal sightseeing scope, and relevant approvals are coordinated by the travel agency, so tourists do not need to handle them themselves.
Tianshan Tianchi has implemented a free admission policy in 2026; it is recommended that you only need to purchase the shuttle bus ticket to enter.
✨ Want to lie down and see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and the Gobi?
Want to see the best of Xinjiang in one trip without the hassle?
Then don’t miss this limited-departure “Xiaoxiang号”!
📲 Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 now for the latest availability, detailed materials, and personalized suggestions!
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