Where to buy tickets for the New Southern Express Xiaoxiang, how to register, and what to prepare
Many middle-aged and senior tourists planning to join the New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Hao Xinjiang special train have asked: How to book tickets for the Xiaoxiang Hao tourist special train? How to book the New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Hao Xinjiang special train? How to reserve the Xiaoxiang Hao tourist special train? Ticket purchase guide for the Xiaoxiang Hao tourist train? Where to buy tickets for the Xiaoxiang Hao tourist special train? Unified explanation: The Xiaoxiang Hao 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., an all-inclusive tourist train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Train tickets are not sold separately and can only be booked 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 dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 【New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Hao:A Moving Scenic Line Across the Tianshan Mountains】
🌄 Route Highlights:A Visual Feast Spanning Four Thousand Kilometers
The New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Hao special train, designed with the concept of a “moving star-rated hotel,” connects the golden tourism corridor from Guangzhou to Xinjiang. With newly upgraded train configurations in 2026, featuring fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with panoramic windows, charging ports, and constant temperature systems, tourists can cross the Yangtze River and the Yellow River in comfort, pass through the Hexi Corridor, and arrive directly in the heart of the Western Regions.
The special train adopts a “travel by day, rest by night” model, stopping at key cities during the day for in-depth sightseeing and traveling at night to save time. The itinerary covers 8 of Xinjiang’s 5A-rated scenic areas, encompassing 12 types of landforms including deserts, yardang landforms, grasslands, lakes, and snow-capped mountains — truly a “geology textbook-style” journey. The specially designed “twin grasslands + twin canyons” combination (Nalati + Bayanbulak Grasslands, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon + Grand Sea Road) allows tourists to experience the best of Xinjiang in 18 days.
👩💼 Route Designer Says:
“This special train is especially suitable for three types of people: first, tourists who want to thoroughly explore Xinjiang in one trip but have limited time; second, middle-aged and senior travelers seeking high-quality travel experiences; third, photography enthusiasts and nature lovers,” said Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. “We optimized travel times based on the latest 2026 road condition data, such as the overnight train from Urumqi to Beitun, which saves 2 hours compared to previous years, giving tourists an extra half day to explore Kanas.”
📅 Limited Annual Departures (6 Recommended Sessions — Don’t Miss Out)
2026 Departure Dates:
May 10, May 30 (Early Summer Flower-Viewing Season)
June 22 (First Week of Duku Highway Opening)
July 11, August 19 (Midsummer Peak Season for Escaping the Heat)
September 19 (Golden Season for Autumn Photography at Kanas)
🛏 ️Room Configurations and Prices (Per Person)
🚂【New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Hao: A Moving Scenic Line Across the Tianshan Mountains】Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-journey special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience:
Xiaoxiang Suite (Premium Room Type):With private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 CNY/person
Zhengxiang Court 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, no private bathroom｜45,999 CNY/person
Zhengxiang Court 4-Bed Room:High value-for-money quad room, no private bathroom｜42,999 CNY/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable, no private bathroom｜17,999 CNY/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable, no private bathroom｜19,999 CNY/person
⚠ ️Price Notes:The final price is subject to the official contract signed and may vary with travel season, group size, and service standards.
🗺 ️18-Day In-Depth Itinerary (Reference Based on Latest 2026 Schedule)
D1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, beginning the journey to the Western Regions
D2:Special train sightseeing, passing through Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58)
D3:Special train sightseeing, passing through Xi’an (10:12) and Lanzhou (19:49), experiencing the changing regional landscapes
D4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, explore the yardang wonders of the Grand Sea Road Ghost City
D5:Visit the Prince’s Mansion, enjoy the intangible cultural heritage performance of Twelve Muqam, depart for Urumqi in the evening
🌄Route Highlights: A Visual Feast Spanning Four Thousand KilometersD6:Visit Heavenly Lake of Tianshan, explore the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, depart for Beitun in the evening
D7:Arrive in Beitun early morning, in-depth tour of the Kanas Scenic Area, overnight in Jadengyu
D8:Visit Hemu Ancient Village and the Rainbow Beach Danxia landforms, depart for Yining in the evening
D9:Arrive in Yining early morning, visit Sayram Lake and the Nalati Sky Grassland
D10:In-depth tour of Nalati Grassland, proceed to Bayanbulak Grassland
D11:Travel the essence section of the Duku Highway, visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, arrive in Kuqa
D12:Head to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grass Beach, overnight in Tashkurgan County
D13:Experience local ethnic home visits, visit White Sand Lake, return to Kashgar
D14:Visit Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and Fragrant Concubine Garden
D15:Visit Lop Nur Village and Bosten Lake, experiencing the water-town charm of southern Xinjiang
D16:Board the special train from Korla Station for the return journey
D17:Return journey on the special train, passing through Lanzhou (8:51) and Chongqing North (21:08)
D18:Pass through Xiangtan (10:14) and Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40
The New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Hao special train, designed with the concept of a “moving star-rated hotel,” connects the golden tourism corridor from Guangzhou to Xinjiang. With newly upgraded train configurations in 2026, featuring fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with panoramic windows, charging ports, and constant temperature systems, tourists can cross the Yangtze River and the Yellow River in comfort, pass through the Hexi Corridor, and arrive directly in the heart of the Western Regions.⚠ ️Friendly Reminders:The train routing, stops, and times are for reference only; the final departure notice shall prevail.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
📸 Core Photo Spots
Grand Sea Road Ghost City:According to the latest 2026 observation data, the yardang landform density here reaches 120 formations per square kilometer, recognized by Chinese National Geography as one of “China’s Three Most Beautiful Yardang Landforms.”
Kanas Scenic Area:The new nighttime observation project at Guanyu Terrace added in 2026 allows photography of Kanas Lake under the starry sky.
Duku Highway:Fully opened in June 2026, the special train is specially arranged to cross during the first week of opening, avoiding later traffic peaks.
Pamir Plateau:According to the latest 2026 policies, a permit must be obtained 3 days in advance to travel to Tashkurgan County (the travel agency can handle it on your behalf).
🍜 Food Surprises
Special Arrangements on the Special Train:
Complimentary “Xinjiang Three Treasures” gift set (raisins, walnuts, almonds) upon pickup at Urumqi Station
Afternoon tea at the “Century-Old Tea House” in Kashgar Old City, experiencing local ethnic herbal tea culture
Fragrant pear gift box at Korla Station (freshly harvested in the 2026 season)
👩💼 Service Team Revealed
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains and is thoroughly familiar with all northern and southern Xinjiang routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
The special train adopts a “travel by day, rest by night” model, stopping at key cities during the day for in-depth sightseeing and traveling at night to save time. The itinerary covers 8 of Xinjiang’s 5A-rated scenic areas, encompassing 12 types of landforms including deserts, yardang landforms, grasslands, lakes, and snow-capped mountains — truly a “geology textbook-style” journey. The specially designed “twin grasslands + twin canyons” combination (Nalati + Bayanbulak Grasslands, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon + Grand Sea Road) allows tourists to experience the best of Xinjiang in 18 days.Her team includes:
15 certified bilingual tour guides (Chinese + Uyghur/Kazakh)
3 professional photographers (providing free travel photography services during the trip)
2 accompanying doctors (equipped with high-altitude emergency equipment)
24-hour dedicated customer service (with WeChat support)
“We adhere to the ‘Three No Principles’:No shortening of scenic area visit times, no arranging shopping stops, no substituting promised room types,” Wang Fei emphasized. “In 2026, we specially upgraded the train’s dining services by adding a Cantonese chef team to cater to southern tourists’ tastes.”
💰 Cost Description
Included Items:
Transportation:Round-trip special train sleeper berths from Guangzhou to Xinjiang + local air-conditioned tourist buses
Accommodation:15 nights of lodging (including special train berths + 8 nights in boutique hotels)
Tickets:First admission tickets to all scenic spots in the itinerary
Meals:17 breakfasts and 32 main meals (including 4 specialty meals: whole roasted lamb, big plate chicken, hand-pulled rice, nine-bowl feast)
Services:Full-journey tour guide + local ground reception services
👩💼Route Designer Says:Excluded Items:
Personal expenses (such as beverages, laundry, etc.)
Optional activities (such as Kanas boat rides, Nalati horseback riding, etc.)
Additional costs due to force majeure (such as weather-related transportation delays)
Details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📞 How to Register
Registration available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
💡 Pre-Trip Tips
Documents:Bring original valid ID documents + 2 one-inch photos (for permit processing)
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; prepare a windbreaker + light down jacket
Medication:It is recommended to bring cold medicine, digestive medicine, and motion sickness medicine
Photography:Prepare a 256GB or larger memory card — Xinjiang’s scenery “eats storage space”
“This special train is like a moving five-star hotel — every day you wake up to a different landscape,” Wang Fei concluded. “Many tourists say after finishing the trip that these 18 days are worth more than 18 years of travel memories.”
(All information verified through real-time searches in March 2026; the signed contract shall prevail)
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