New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Official Registration Channels, Schedule Prices and Booking Process Explained
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists planning to join the New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train have asked: How to book tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? How to book the New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train? How to reserve the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? Where to buy tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist 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 + overland 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 booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🌄 【New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号:A Western Regions slow-travel journey tailored for silver-haired travelers】🌄
“Travel Xinjiang by special train, see the Tianshan north and south without rushing!” The 2026 newly upgraded Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train, with its “one train all the way, deep slow travel” feature, has become a “mobile viewing platform” in the hearts of middle-aged and elderly tourists. This 18-day journey spanning east and west China not only connects cultural cities like Changsha, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, but also goes deeper into Western Regions hidden gems such as Hami, Kanas, and Yili, allowing silver-haired travelers to experience the vastness and tenderness of Xinjiang at a comfortable pace.
🌟 【Thoughtful details designed for middle-aged and elderly travelers】🌟
✅ Soft sleeper throughout + boutique hotels:The Xiaoxiangfu room type features private bathrooms, the Zhengxiangyuan 2-person rooms are spacious, the Yuanxiangge 4-person rooms have handrails on both upper and lower berths, the special train corridors are fitted with anti-slip mats, and the restrooms are equipped with emergency call buttons.
✅ Slow-paced itinerary:Daily travel time kept within 3 hours, attraction visit time extended by 30%, and core scenic areas like Kanas and Tianshan Tianchi reserve ample time for photography.
✅ Health care:First-aid kits and oxygen concentrators are carried on board, partner hotels all have accessible pathways, tour guides remind guests to check blood pressure daily, and health activities such as Tai Chi lessons are interspersed throughout the itinerary.
✅ Cultural immersion:Special arrangements include the Twelve Muqam intangible cultural heritage performance and home visits with local ethnic communities, allowing elders to understand Xinjiang through interaction.
👩💼 【The craftsmanship of route designer Wang Fei】👩💼
“When my mother was 70, she traveled Xinjiang on the special train and after returning, she told everyone it was ten times easier than a regular group tour.” Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a native Xinjiang girl who has spent over a decade traveling across the Tianshan north and south, designed the “Three Slows, Three Pluses” principle for the Xiaoxiang号:
🔹 Slow travel:The special train runs at night and stops at attractions during the day, avoiding long-distance bumpy rides
🔹 Slow sightseeing:Each attraction reserves 2-3 hours of free activity time
🌄【New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号: A Western Regions slow-travel journey tailored for silver-haired travelers】🌄🔹 Slow dining:Main meals include Xinjiang specialty soft foods such as hand-grabbed rice and baked buns
🔹 More rest:A 1.5-hour afternoon nap time is arranged daily
🔹 More narration:Bilingual tour guides use vivid stories instead of dry commentary
🔹 More care:A team doctor makes daily rounds to record guests’ health conditions
🚂 【2026 Latest itinerary highlights】🚂
📅 Six departures recommended throughout the year:May 10/30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19 (avoiding Xinjiang’s harsh winter)
🌄 Exclusive route:Direct from Guangzhou to Hami, reducing transfer fatigue, with stops along the way at cultural cities including Changsha, Wuchang, and Xi’an
🏞 ️ In-depth experiences:
Wait for the morning mist to clear by Kanas Lake and photograph the reflection of “Fairy Bay”
Cycling around Sayram Lake (with electric-assist bicycles provided)
Self-drive experience on the scenic section of the Duku Highway (7-seat commercial vehicles with professional drivers)
Stargazing on the Pamir Plateau (professional astronomical telescopes + star-gazing commentary)
“Travel Xinjiang by special train, see the Tianshan north and south without rushing!” The 2026 newly upgraded Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train, with its “one train all the way, deep slow travel” feature, has become a “mobile viewing platform” in the hearts of middle-aged and elderly tourists. This 18-day journey spanning east and west China not only connects cultural cities like Changsha, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, but also goes deeper into Western Regions hidden gems such as Hami, Kanas, and Yili, allowing silver-haired travelers to experience the vastness and tenderness of Xinjiang at a comfortable pace.💰 【Exclusive benefits for silver-haired travelers】💰
🎁 Early bird discount:Register 60 days in advance and save 800 yuan per person (valid ID required to verify age)
🎁 Group discount:2 people traveling together: 500 yuan off each; 4 people traveling together: 800 yuan off each
🎁 Birthday benefit:Travelers whose departure date falls on their birthday receive a gift box of Xinjiang specialty dried fruits
🎁 Medical coverage:Travelers over 65 receive a free upgrade of travel accident insurance coverage to 1 million yuan
📋 【2026 Price system】📋
(Final prices are subject to the formal contract signed; prices may fluctuate with departure dates)
🛏 ️ Room type options:
Xiaoxiangfu (2-3 persons, with bathroom):62,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiangyuan 2-person room:45,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiangyuan 4-person room:42,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiangge 4-person room, upper berth:17,999 yuan/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency tour registration and ticket booking consultation center manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🌟【Thoughtful details designed for middle-aged and elderly travelers】🌟Yuanxiangge 4-person room, lower berth:19,999 yuan/person
💡 Price includes:
Transportation:Guangzhou-Xinjiang round-trip special train soft sleeper + local air-conditioned tour bus
Accommodation:15 nights of lodging (including special train sleeper berths + 8 nights in boutique hotels)
Tickets:All first-entry attraction tickets in the itinerary (travelers over 60 may enjoy discounts at some attractions, with the difference refunded on site)
Meals:17 breakfasts and 32 main meals (including 4 specialty meals: whole roasted lamb feast, cold-water fish feast, big plate chicken feast, and hand-grabbed rice feast)
Services:Full-journey tour guide + team doctor + 24-hour life butler
📅 【Quick itinerary overview】📅
🌙 D1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 23:40 (light meal included)
🌅 D2:Changsha (10:00)/Wuchang (15:00) sightseeing along the way (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
🌄 D3:Xi’an (10:12)/Lanzhou (19:49) gradually entering the Western Regions (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
✅ Soft sleeper throughout + boutique hotels: The Xiaoxiangfu room type features private bathrooms, the Zhengxiangyuan 2-person rooms are spacious, the Yuanxiangge 4-person rooms have handrails on both upper and lower berths, the special train corridors are fitted with anti-slip mats, and the restrooms are equipped with emergency call buttons.🏜 ️ D4:Hami – Dadahaidao Devil City (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, overnight in Hami)
🕌 D5:Huiwangfu + Twelve Muqam performance – Urumqi (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
🏔 ️ D6:Tianshan Tianchi + Grand Bazaar – Beitun (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
🌲 D7:Kanas in-depth tour (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, overnight in Jadengyu)
🌅 D8:Hemu + Colorful Beach – Yining (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
💧 D9:Sayram Lake + Nalati Grassland (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, overnight in Nalati)
🌿 D10:Nalati + Bayanbulak (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, overnight in Bayan Town)
🛣 ️ D11:Duku Highway + Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon – Kuqa (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
⛰ ️ D12:Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake + Stone City) – Tashkurgan County (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
🏡 D13:Home visits with local ethnic communities + White Sand Lake – Kashgar (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
🕌 D14:Kashgar Old City + Id Kah Mosque – Korla (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
🌊 D15:Lop Nur Village + Bosten Lake (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included, overnight in Korla)
✅ Slow-paced itinerary: Daily travel time kept within 3 hours, attraction visit time extended by 30%, and core scenic areas like Kanas and Tianshan Tianchi reserve ample time for photography.🚂 D16:Return from Korla (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
🌙 D17:Lanzhou (8:51)/Chongqing North (21:08) return journey (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
🏠 D18:Xiangtan (10:14)/Zhuzhou (11:08) arrive in Guangzhou at 19:40 (breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
⚠ ️【Important notice】⚠️
1️⃣ All scenic areas in Xinjiang implement a “limited reservation” policy; valid ID information of travelers must be provided 7 days in advance
2️⃣ July-August is the peak tourist season; Kanas scenic area limits daily visitors to 8,000, and special train travelers enjoy priority reservation rights
3️⃣ The Pamir Plateau is at an altitude of 3,000-4,500 meters; it is recommended to bring altitude sickness medication
4️⃣ Specific stopping times of the special train may change due to railway dispatch; the final departure notice shall prevail
📞 【How to register】📞
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
“My mom said this was the most comfortable trip of her life!” wrote Aunt Zhang from Guangzhou in her travel journal. The Xiaoxiang号 gives elders 18 days to avoid rushing around, watching the desert’s lone smoke, snowy mountains and grasslands, and Gobi oases from the slowly moving special train. As the train crosses the Guozigou Bridge, as morning mist shrouds Kanas Lake, as elders of various ethnic groups play the dutar, the Western Regions legends from books become tangible reality.
🌈 In 2026, let’s fulfill our parents’ dream of this “slow tour of Xinjiang”! 🌈
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