2026 New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Train Guide Schedule, Prices, and Ticket Policies

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., a tourist special train product with a one-price package covering specified items within the itinerary). It does not sell train tickets separately and can only be booked uniformly through a legitimate railway travel agency. Legitimate booking channel: Wang Fei, exclusive 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 the 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, and other steps.
【New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号:A mobile feast spanning Northern and Southern Xinjiang】🚂✨
I. Route Highlights: A Western Regions Epic on the Special Train
The “New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号” is a “phenomenal” product of Xinjiang tourism in 2026. With the concept of a “mobile boutique hotel,” it combines special train sleeper berths with local high-end accommodation, linking 16 core landscapes in Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The full 18-day journey covers 80% of Xinjiang’s essential attractions. The special train adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model, saving time by traveling at night and stopping at attractions for in-depth visits during the day, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus travel while maximizing the use of time.
The special train design incorporates Western Regions cultural elements: carriages are decorated with themes such as “Silk Road Camel Bells” and “Tianshan Snow Lotus,” attendants wear ethnic costumes while providing service, the dining car offers Xinjiang specialty foods such as baked samsa and hand-grabbed rice, and even the sleeper bedding uses Atlas silk patterns, immersing tourists in a rich Western Regions atmosphere from the moment they board.
II. Core Landscapes and Cultural Experiences
【Northern Xinjiang:Where Nature and Fairy Tales Intertwine】
Tianshan Tianchi:A new “horseback riding” project will be added in 2026. Tourists can ride horses along the lake shore and overlook the “picturesque lake” with snow-capped mountains reflected in the water.
Kanas:In addition to classic attractions such as Fish Watching Terrace and the Three Bays, a deep experience in the “Tuvan Ancient Village” will open in 2026. Tourists can participate in making kumis and learn to play the Chuur (a reed pipe instrument).
Nalati Grassland:A new “Sky Grassland Starry Camp” has been added. At night, visitors can lie in transparent dome tents and observe the Milky Way with professional telescopes.
【Southern Xinjiang:Where History Collides with Everyday Liveliness】

【New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号: A Mobile Feast Spanning Northern and Southern Xinjiang】🚂✨Kashgar Old City:A “smart guide” upgrade will be completed in 2026. Tourists can scan a QR code to obtain audio explanations of architectural history and stories of craft inheritors, and can also “travel back” through AR technology to the old city alleys of a century ago.
Pamir Plateau:A new “ethnic wedding custom experience” has been added. Tourists can participate in a simulated wedding, learn to play the eagle flute, and dance the “Eagle Dance” with local residents.
Lop Nur People Village:A “desert survival challenge” will be launched in 2026. Tourists can learn skills such as finding water sources and building sand shelters under the guidance of professional guides.
III. Latest 2026 Departure Dates and Prices
Six departures recommended throughout the year—miss them and you’ll have to wait until next year!
Departure dates:May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special train room types and prices (priced per person, final price subject to signed contract):
Xiaoxiang Mansion (exclusive 2-3 person room, private bathroom):62,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Court 2-person room (comfortable twin room, no private bathroom):45,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Court 4-person room (high-value 4-person room, no private bathroom):42,999 yuan/person

I. Route Highlights: A Western Regions Epic on the Special TrainYuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth (convenient option, no private bathroom):17,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth (convenient option, no private bathroom):19,999 yuan/person
Price explanation:The fee includes special train sleeper berths, local boutique hotel accommodation, full-board meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and professional guide services; it does not include personal consumption, optional paid items, or additional expenses caused by force majeure. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
IV. Latest 2026 Simple Itinerary (18 days total)
D1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 23:40 by special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, beginning the Western Regions journey.
D2:Sightseeing along the special train route, passing through Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), and Zhengzhou (23:58).
D3:Sightseeing along the special train route, passing through Xi’an (10:12) and Lanzhou (19:49).
D4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon and visit the Dahaidou Ghost City.
D5:Visit the Hui Prince Mansion and enjoy a Twelve Muqam performance; in the evening, take the special train to Urumqi.
D6:Visit Tianshan Tianchi and Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar; in the evening, take the special train to Beitun.

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 “phenomenal” product of Xinjiang tourism in 2026. With the concept of a “mobile boutique hotel,” it combines special train sleeper berths with local high-end accommodation, linking 16 core landscapes in Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The full 18-day journey covers 80% of Xinjiang’s essential attractions. The special train adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model, saving time by traveling at night and stopping at attractions for in-depth visits during the day, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus travel while maximizing the use of time.D7:Arrive in Beitun in the morning, enjoy an in-depth visit to Kanas, and stay overnight in Jiadengyu.
D8:Visit Hemu Ancient Village and Five-Colored Beach; in the evening, take the special train to Yining.
D9:Arrive in Yining in the morning and visit Sayram Lake and Nalati Sky Grassland.
D10:Enjoy in-depth visits to Nalati Grassland and Bayanbulak Grassland.
D11:Travel the essential section of the Duku Highway, visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, arrive in Kuqa, and in the evening take the special train to Kashgar.
D12:Visit the Pamir Plateau (Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland), and stay overnight in Tashkurgan County.
D13:Experience a home visit with local ethnic families, visit White Sand Lake, and return to Kashgar.
D14:Visit Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and Xiangfei Garden; in the evening, take the special train to Korla.
D15:Visit Lop Nur People Village and Bosten Lake.
D16:Take the special train back in the morning.

The special train design incorporates Western Regions cultural elements: carriages are decorated with themes such as “Silk Road Camel Bells” and “Tianshan Snow Lotus,” attendants wear ethnic costumes while providing service, the dining car offers Xinjiang specialty foods such as baked samsa and hand-grabbed rice, and even the sleeper bedding uses Atlas silk patterns, immersing tourists in a rich Western Regions atmosphere from the moment they board.D17:The special train passes through Lanzhou (8:51) and Chongqing North (21:08).
D18:Pass through Xiangtan (10:14) and Zhuzhou (11:08), arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40.
V. Can Tickets Be Purchased for Boarding at Intermediate Stations? Latest Policy Interpretation
According to the joint regulations of the Xinjiang railway department and travel agencies in 2026, the Xiaoxiang号 special train does not support ticket purchase and boarding at intermediate stations. The reasons are as follows:
Special train seats are locked in advance:All room types require compartment agreements signed with the railway department in advance. Seats are limited and require unified allocation, so additional sales cannot be made midway.
Itinerary continuity requirements:The special train uses a “one-ticket system,” including special train sleeper berths, local accommodation, meals, and attraction tickets. Boarding midway would make it impossible to connect subsequent accommodation, tickets, and other arrangements.
Service guarantee:The special train is equipped with a professional medical team, security team, and bilingual guides. Tourists boarding midway have not participated in the pre-departure briefing and may affect their experience due to unfamiliarity with procedures.
If the itinerary must be changed for special reasons, contact the travel agency 30 days before departure. After mutual agreement, the itinerary can be reasonably changed, but the price difference caused by the change must be paid (such as special train seat vacancy fees, hotel cancellation fees, etc.).
VI. Registration Methods and Service Guarantees
Registration channel:Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.

II. Core Landscapes and Cultural ExperiencesService team: Led personally by Manager Wang Fei, a native Xinjiang local who has worked in the tourism industry for more than ten years and traveled every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains. She is familiar with the full Northern and Southern Xinjiang travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and pitfall-avoidance tips. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining Western Regions cultural history, easily resolving travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
No-consumption itinerary commitment:Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and doing things professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, only comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences.
VII. 2026 Travel Tips
Best season:June-September is the best viewing period for Northern Xinjiang grasslands, and September-October is the golden period for Southern Xinjiang’s poplar forests. It is recommended to choose a departure date according to preference.
Clothing preparation:Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so a windbreaker is needed even in summer; the desert areas of Southern Xinjiang have strong sunlight, so sunscreen and sunglasses are necessary.
Cultural respect:When visiting mosques and other places, dress appropriately (avoid short skirts and sleeveless tops), and remove shoes when entering local residents’ homes.
【Consultation Methods】📞
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:18095969599
(For address information, please consult customer service; do not trust unofficial channels)
“Boarding the Xiaoxiang号 is like boarding a train to a Western Regions fairy tale,” said Manager Wang Fei. “We hope to use 18 days to let tourists understand Xinjiang from south to north—read its magnificence, read its gentleness, and read the stories hidden in every snowflake and every grape.” 🌄🍇
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