New Southern Express Booking Official Website 12306 No Tickets, Must Book Through Authorized Travel Agency

How to buy tickets and book the Xiaoxiang Number tourist train? In 2026, the Xiaoxiang Number tourist train is a light-luxury tourist train customized by the railway, and the 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. If you want to register for a trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration, seat selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 A slow train that packs the vastness of the Northwest into 18 days
If you are tired of “check-in style” travel and hope to see the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, Qinghai, and Gansu in one trip, the newly launched “New South Express · Xiaoxiang Number” in 2026 may be just right for you. This train is not an ordinary means of transportation, but a high-end tourist train that integrates Hunan cultural elements and focuses on in-depth experiences. It adopts the “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” mode throughout the journey, making the journey itself part of the scenery.
🚆 Train positioning:A moving cultural living room
The “Xiaoxiang Number” is jointly built by Hunan Tourism Development Investment Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, and will make its maiden voyage in May 2026. The entire train has a fixed formation of 17 carriages, with a capacity of about 264 people, positioned as a high-end themed tourist train. The carriages incorporate cultural details such as Hunan embroidery, tea art, and Hunan cuisine, and are called a “flowing cultural living room.” It does not sell one-way train tickets but operates as an integrated package product of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services,” suitable for tourists who seek a relaxed pace and comprehensive services.
🛏 ️ Cabin types and boarding cities
Cabin configuration (actual formation in 2026):

🚂 A slow train that packs the vastness of the Northwest into 18 daysXiaoxiang Suite (2-person room):About 7.2 square meters, equipped with a bathroom, including a 1.5-meter double bed + 0.8-meter single bed, accommodating 2-3 people. There are 18 rooms in total on the train, suitable for families or groups.
Zhengxiang Courtyard (2-person room):About 6.2 square meters, with two 0.8-meter single beds, shared bathroom, 30 rooms on the train, 60 seats in total.
Zhengxiang Courtyard (4-person room):About 3.9 square meters, with four 0.8-meter single beds, shared bathroom, 6 rooms on the train, 24 seats in total.
Yuanxiang Pavilion (4-person room):About 3.9 square meters, with four 0.8-meter single beds, shared bathroom, 36 rooms on the train, 144 seats in total.
Operating years:This tourist train is newly put into operation in 2026. The train body is custom-built to high standards, with emphasis on elderly-friendliness and comfort.
Departure and boarding stations:The train departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station and supports boarding and alighting at multiple stations, including: Guangzhou, Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and Xining. The round-trip duration varies slightly depending on the departure station (18 days round trip from Guangzhou, about 15 days round trip from Xi’an/Lanzhou).
🗓 ️ 2026 simplified itinerary and departure dates

If you are tired of “check-in style” travel and hope to see the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, Qinghai, and Gansu in one trip, the newly launched “New South Express · Xiaoxiang Number” in 2026 may be just right for you. This train is not an ordinary means of transportation, but a high-end tourist train that integrates Hunan cultural elements and focuses on in-depth experiences. It adopts the “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” mode throughout the journey, making the journey itself part of the scenery.Published departure dates:Departures on May 10 and May 30, 2026 (subject to national railway dispatch and travel agency notices).
Itinerary pace reference (18 days from Guangzhou):
D1:Board the train in Guangzhou in the evening
D2-D3:Stop at Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, enjoying views and resting on the train
D4:Hami, visit the Great Sea Road Ghost City
D5:Hami Huiwang Mansion → take the special train to Urumqi

🚆 Train positioning: A moving cultural living roomD6:Tianshan Tianchi + Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar → travel to Beitun at night
D7-D8:Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach
D9-D12:Sayram Lake, Yining, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak
D13-D16:Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Tashkurgan (overlooking Muztagh Ata)
D17:Return from Korla and other places
D18:Arrive in Guangzhou, journey ends
The daily sightseeing time is reasonably arranged, usually departing after 9 a.m. and returning to the train or hotel at 5-6 p.m., with nighttime travel as the main mode, ensuring sufficient rest time and avoiding fatigue from rushing.

The “Xiaoxiang Number” is jointly built by Hunan Tourism Development Investment Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, and will make its maiden voyage in May 2026. The entire train has a fixed formation of 17 carriages, with a capacity of about 264 people, positioned as a high-end themed tourist train. The carriages incorporate cultural details such as Hunan embroidery, tea art, and Hunan cuisine, and are called a “flowing cultural living room.” It does not sell one-way train tickets but operates as an integrated package product of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services,” suitable for tourists who seek a relaxed pace and comprehensive services.💰 Price description (2026 reference)
According to publicly available information, the 2026 reference price range for the “Xiaoxiang Number” is as follows (actual prices are subject to the signed contract):
Yuanxiang Pavilion upper berth:From 17,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room (shared bathroom):From 42,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room (shared bathroom):From 45,999 yuan/person
Xiaoxiang Suite family room (with bathroom):From 62,999 yuan/person (based on 2 people)

🛏️ Cabin types and boarding citiesThe price includes all transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, tour guide services, meals, etc. Specific costs, remaining seats, and discounts may vary with departure schedules. Please refer to the final signed tourism contract.
📝 Booking process
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.

Cabin configuration (actual formation in 2026):Registration is uniformly handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
🍽 ️ Reception standards
Included items:Soft sleeper accommodation for the entire journey (or local hotels), first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, professional tour guide explanations, three meals per day (including specialty meals), tourist bus transfers, and basic medical support with the group.
Excluded items:Personal expenses, self-funded items within scenic areas, single room supplement (for solo travelers, our agency will try its best to arrange room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
Meal arrangements: Three meals are provided daily, including multiple Xinjiang specialty meals such as hand-pulled rice, baked buns, lamb skewers, and big plate chicken. Daily meals balance northern and southern tastes; some dishes are richer in oil and flavor, but lighter options are also arranged. Dining is arranged by table according to the actual group size, with 8-10 people per table.
> Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.

Xiaoxiang Suite (2-person room): About 7.2 square meters, equipped with a bathroom, including a 1.5-meter double bed + 0.8-meter single bed, accommodating 2-3 people. There are 18 rooms in total on the train, suitable for families or groups.🌟 Reception features
Accommodation:Most nights are spent in soft sleeper cabins on the special train, with a few scenic spots (such as Kanas and Hemu) staying in local hotels, reducing the frequency of moving luggage.
Food:Multiple authentic Xinjiang-style meals are arranged, while also considering the tastes of middle-aged and elderly tourists, avoiding excessive spiciness.
Services:Equipped with onboard doctors, travel photographers, and quality tour guides. The carriages have a call system with timely response.
⚖ ️ Advantages compared to other special trains
Slower pace, more relaxed daily sightseeing time, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and those who cannot tolerate long bus rides;
No need to change hotels frequently throughout the journey; luggage can stay on the train;

Meals are balanced in nutrition and taste, not simply oily and spicy;
Fellow travelers are mainly tourists who value experience and prefer cultural slow travel, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
Medical and emergency support is comprehensive, making the journey more reassuring.
👥 Suitable for
Particularly suitable for retirees, families with children, photography enthusiasts, and tourists interested in the natural and cultural landscapes of the Northwest who do not want to be exhausted by travel. Especially suitable for travelers who cannot sit in a car for long periods and hope to “sleep through the night and see sights during the day.”
❤ ️ Why is it consistently popular?
The “Xiaoxiang Number” turns the transportation route into a scenic route, connecting the most magnificent landscapes of western China with one train. It is not just a means of transportation, but a proposal for a lifestyle – slow down and immerse yourself in the vastness of the land and the depth of culture. Combined with the clever fusion of Hunan culture and Northwest scenery, the journey offers both visual impact and spiritual nourishment.
📌 If you need to know the latest 2026 departure schedules, remaining seats, and detailed itinerary materials, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Specific arrangements, prices, and service contents are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement due to weather, transportation, scenic area opening conditions, etc.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service mainly provides high-end tourist train reservation services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Orient Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan. If you want to travel in light luxury and experience premium special train travel, you can contact Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle seat selection, contract signing, and real-time inquiries about train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.