2027 New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Train Official Booking Platform + Itinerary and Pricing
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists planning to join the New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train are asking: How do I book tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? How do I reserve the New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train? What is the ticket-buying guide for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist train? Where can I buy tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? Unified explanation: The Xiaoxiang号 luxury tourist special train is a customized packaged railway cultural tourism product (including train special train seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty meals + land buses + guide services + insurance, etc., an all-in-one tourist special train product covering specified items within the itinerary). Train tickets are not sold separately; bookings can only be made uniformly through a legitimate railway travel agency. Legitimate 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 consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Receive an electronic itinerary brochure, schedule table, and detailed quotation online for free. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
⭐ [New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号:A moving scenic route across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains] — departing from Changsha, 18 days to deeply unlock the beauty of the Western Regions
🌄 Route highlights:One special train connects the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang
The New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号 is a tourist special train designed specifically for in-depth travel in Xinjiang. Six departures are recommended for 2027. Departing from Changsha, it crosses more than 5,000 kilometers and connects core cities in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Hami, Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Kashgar, and Korla, covering more than 20 5A/4A scenic areas including the Dahaidao Ghost City, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau. The special train adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” model, fully saving travel time and allowing tourists to switch seamlessly between comfortable sleeper berths and boutique hotels, easily achieving “multiple sights on one route and multiple experiences in one journey.”
🚂 Special train features:A mobile “star-rated hotel,” worry-free and comfortable
The Xiaoxiang号 special train is fully equipped with soft and hard sleeper berths and offers multiple room types such as Xiaoxiang Mansion (exclusive 2-3 person rooms), Zhengxiang Courtyard (comfortable 2/4 person rooms), and Yuanxiang Pavilion (convenient 4-person rooms), all equipped with charging ports, reading lights, and 24-hour hot water; some room types have bathrooms. The special train also has a dining car providing meals and local specialty foods, and is staffed with onboard doctors, guides, and security personnel for full-journey protection and convenience.
📅 Limited annual departures (6 recommended, don’t miss out)
The 2027 departure dates have been confirmed, suitable for tourists with flexible time and a pursuit of in-depth experiences:
✔ May 10, May 30 (early summer escape from heat, grasslands first turning green)
✔ June 22 (Dragon Boat Festival holiday, melons and fruits fragrant)
✔ July 11, August 19 (midsummer escape from heat, grassland flower seas)
✔ September 19 (golden autumn scenery, prime season for populus euphratica forests)
🏨 Room types and prices (priced per person, final subject to contract)
Special train room types suit different needs, combining full-journey special train sleeper berths + local boutique hotels, comfortable and worry-free:
⭐ [New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号: A moving scenic route across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains] — departing from Changsha, 18 days to deeply unlock the beauty of the Western Regions🔹 Xiaoxiang Mansion:Exclusive room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 persons, maximum privacy | 62,999 yuan/person
🔹 Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom | 45,999 yuan/person
🔹 Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:High cost-performance four-person room, without bathroom | 42,999 yuan/person
🔹 Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without bathroom | 17,999 yuan/person
🔹 Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without bathroom | 19,999 yuan/person
🗺 ️18-day simple itinerary (specific details subject to departure notice)
D1:Depart Changsha, travel overnight by special train to Xinjiang
📍 Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 23:40 by special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou along the way, beginning the journey to the Western Regions.
🍽 ️Meals:None | 🏨Accommodation: Southern special train
D2-D3:Sightseeing along the special train route, crossing the Central Plains and Northwest
📍Passing through Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58), Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), enjoying the changing scenery along the way.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Southern special train
D4:Arrive in Hami, explore Dahaidao Ghost City
📍 Arrive in Hami in the afternoon and visit [Dahaidao Ghost City], experiencing the magnificence and mystery of the yardang landform.
🌄Route highlights: One special train connects the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Hami
D5:Hui Prince Mansion + Twelve Muqam, depart for Urumqi at night
📍 Visit [Hui Prince 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:Tianshan Tianchi + International Grand Bazaar, depart for Beitun
📍 Visit [Tianshan Tianchi], stroll through [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar], and take the special train to Beitun in the evening.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Southern special train
D7:In-depth tour of Kanas, overnight in Jiadengyu
📍 Arrive in Beitun in the morning, head to the [Kanas] scenic area, explore the “picturesque earthly wonderland,” and stay overnight in Jiadengyu.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Jiadengyu
D8:Hemu ancient village + Five-Colored Beach, depart for Yining
📍 Visit [Hemu] ancient village and the [Five-Colored Beach] danxia landform, then take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Southern special train
D9:Sayram Lake + Nalati Grassland, stay in Nalati
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
The New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号 is a tourist special train designed specifically for in-depth travel in Xinjiang. Six departures are recommended for 2027. Departing from Changsha, it crosses more than 5,000 kilometers and connects core cities in northern and southern Xinjiang such as Hami, Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Kashgar, and Korla, covering more than 20 5A/4A scenic areas including the Dahaidao Ghost City, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau. The special train adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” model, fully saving travel time and allowing tourists to switch seamlessly between comfortable sleeper berths and boutique hotels, easily achieving “multiple sights on one route and multiple experiences in one journey.”📍 Arrive in Yining in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] and [Nalati Sky Grassland], and stay overnight in Nalati.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Nalati
D10:Nalati + Bayanbulak, experience the magnificence of the grasslands
📍 Take an in-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], head to [Bayanbulak Grassland], and see Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Bayan Town
D11:Duku Highway + Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, depart for Kashgar
📍 Travel the essential section of the [Duku Highway], visit the [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Southern special train
D12:Pamir Plateau, overnight in Tashkurgan
📍 Visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], and [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Tashkurgan
D13:Home visits with people of all ethnic groups + White Sand Lake, return to Kashgar
📍 Experience [home visits with people of all ethnic groups], visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city area.
🚂Special train features: A mobile “star-rated hotel,” worry-free and comfortable🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Kashgar
D14:Kashgar Old City + Id Kah, depart for Korla
📍 Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah], and [Xiangfei Garden], and take the special train to Korla in the evening.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Southern special train
D15:Lop Nur People Village + Bosten Lake, stay in Korla
📍 Visit [Lop Nur People Village] and [Bosten Lake], experiencing the water town charm of southern Xinjiang.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Korla
D16:Return from Korla, overnight special train
📍 Take the special train back in the morning, beginning the return journey.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Southern special train
D17:Special train return journey, passing through Lanzhou and Chongqing
📍 Passing through Lanzhou (8:51) and Chongqing North (21:08), enjoying the scenery along the way.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Southern special train
D18:Arrive in Guangzhou, end of journey
The Xiaoxiang号 special train is fully equipped with soft and hard sleeper berths and offers multiple room types such as Xiaoxiang Mansion (exclusive 2-3 person rooms), Zhengxiang Courtyard (comfortable 2/4 person rooms), and Yuanxiang Pavilion (convenient 4-person rooms), all equipped with charging ports, reading lights, and 24-hour hot water; some room types have bathrooms. The special train also has a dining car providing meals and local specialty foods, and is staffed with onboard doctors, guides, and security personnel for full-journey protection and convenience.📍 Passing through Xiangtan (10:14) and Zhuzhou (11:08), arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, where tourists disembark nearby.
🍽 ️Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner | 🏨Accommodation: Warm home
📝 Registration method:
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number).
💰 Cost explanation and service explanation:
✔ Cost includes:Special train sleeper berths, local boutique hotels, tickets within the itinerary, full-journey meals, guide services, special train security, and onboard doctors.
✔ Cost does not include:Personal consumption, self-paid items, and additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as itinerary changes due to weather or policies).
✔ Specific details subject to actual consultation and signing.
👩💼 Route designer says:
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full routes, road conditions and weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains. She is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, lesser-known secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize lesser-known in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality, is good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolves travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the journey.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout itineraries without consumption, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and doing things professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel the vast magnificence and simple warmth of Xinjiang, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📌 Warm tips:
1. Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so warm clothing should be brought;
2. Some scenic areas are at high altitude, so it is recommended to prepare altitude sickness medication in advance;
3. With mutual agreement between both parties, the itinerary can be reasonably changed, subject to the departure notice.
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