2026 New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Latest Seat Availability Inquiry! Where and How to Buy Tickets
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists planning to join the New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train are inquiring: How to book tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? How to book the New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train? How to reserve the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? Guide to purchasing tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist train? Where to buy tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? Unified explanation: The Xiaoxiang号 luxury tourist special train is a railway-customized packaged cultural tourism product (including train special train seats + hotel accommodation + scenic spot tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide service + insurance, etc., a one-price-inclusive tourist special train product covering designated items in the itinerary). It does not sell train tickets separately and can only be booked uniformly through regular railway travel agencies. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, dedicated manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Free online access to electronic itinerary manuals, schedules, and detailed quotes. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Can the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ tourist special train be directly purchased on 12306 or the official website? Here’s the truth!
Many friends, after hearing about the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ tourist special train that traverses China from east to west and slowly tours the entire Xinjiang region, first ask:‘Can I order it directly on 12306 or the railway official website like a regular train?’
The answer is clear:No.
The ‘Xiaoxiang号’ is not an ordinary passenger train but a customized tourist special train product organized and operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It belongs to a ‘railway + cultural tourism’ integrated light luxury slow travel project. It is not connected to the national railway regular ticketing system (such as 12306), nor does it open a public free seat selection and purchase channel. All seats are uniformly allocated by partner cultural tourism institutions and must be locked in by registering and signing contracts through regular travel agency channels.
📍 Why can’t it be purchased on the official website?
Because the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ is essentially a complete packaged travel service—it not only includes train sleeper berths but also covers full-journey boutique hotels, scenic spot tickets, meals, tour guide explanations, accompanying medical care, and cultural experience activities. Its operational logic is closer to a ‘mobile resort hotel’ rather than a simple means of transportation. Therefore, contract signing, fee payment, and itinerary confirmation must be completed through qualified travel agencies to ensure service closure and clear responsibilities.
🌄 Route highlights:One train covers the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang
The ‘Xiaoxiang号’ runs for 18 days and 17 nights, departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, traversing Hunan, Hubei, Henan, Shaanxi, and Gansu, finally deep into the Xinjiang hinterland, covering three major regions: Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang. The itinerary connects:
Northern Xinjiang’s picturesque scenery:Kanas Lake, Hemu Ancient Village, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
🚂 Can the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ tourist special train be directly purchased on 12306 or the official website? Here’s the truth!Southern Xinjiang’s hidden gems:Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Stone City,白沙湖, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden
Classic landmarks:Tianshan Tianchi, Duku Highway, Great Sea Road Yardang, Lop Nur Village, Bosten Lake
The train uses renovated and upgraded air-conditioned sleeper carriages, equipped with dining cars, medical points, activity spaces, and incorporates Hunan cultural elements like Xiang embroidery and Phoenix. During the journey, there are interactive activities such as tea art, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and red song sing-alongs, truly realizing ‘travel while playing, stay while enjoying’.
It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families who value comfort, want to avoid frequent luggage handling, and wish to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and culture.
🗓 ️ 2026 full-year limited schedules (6 recommended periods, miss them and they’re gone)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
> Warm reminder:The schedules are all selected from May to September when Xinjiang’s scenery is excellent. These six periods are recommended for the whole year and require advance planning.
💰 Special train room types and price list (per person pricing)
Room type configuration description:Different room types suit different travel needs. The entire journey combines special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience.
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Luxury room type, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 yuan/person
Many friends, after hearing about the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ tourist special train that traverses China from east to west and slowly tours the entire Xinjiang region, first ask: ‘Can I order it directly on 12306 or the railway official website like a regular train?’Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:Comfortable double room, without bathroom｜45999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:High cost-performance four-person room, without bathroom｜42999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜17999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth:Convenient and comfortable style, without bathroom｜19999 yuan/person
> Note:The above are reference prices, subject to the officially signed contract. Prices may fluctuate due to schedule, availability, and other factors.
🗺 ️ Simplified itinerary arrangement
Warm reminder:The special train route, passing stations, and time recommendations are for reference only. The final departure notice shall prevail.
D1:Itinerary details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at approximately 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang, starting the Western Regions panoramic tour; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary details——Sightseeing along the special train route, reference passing stations: Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58), enjoying the scenery along the way; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D3:Itinerary details——Sightseeing along the special train route, reference passing stations: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
The answer is clear: No.D4:Itinerary details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon on the special train, visit [Great Sea Road Devil City] to explore the Yardang wonders, experiencing the unique Western Regions landform; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Hami
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
D5:Itinerary details——Visit [Huiwangfu], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
D6:Itinerary details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to check in the picturesque lake scenery, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D7:Itinerary details——Arrive in Beitun City early, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque scenery, stay overnight in Jia登峪; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Jia登峪
D8:Itinerary details——Depart from Jia登峪, visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset scenery, take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D9:Itinerary details——Arrive in Yining early, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] sky grassland; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
D10:Itinerary details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland], experience the magnificence of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Bayin Town
D11:Itinerary details——Depart from Bayin, take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D12:Itinerary details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grass Beach], stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan County
D13:Itinerary details——Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [Home visits with various ethnic groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [白沙湖], return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
The ‘Xiaoxiang号’ is not an ordinary passenger train but a customized tourist special train product organized and operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. It belongs to a ‘railway + cultural tourism’ integrated light luxury slow travel project. It is not connected to the national railway regular ticketing system (such as 12306), nor does it open a public free seat selection and purchase channel. All seats are uniformly allocated by partner cultural tourism institutions and must be locked in by registering and signing contracts through regular travel agency channels.D14:Itinerary details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine Garden], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D15:Itinerary details——Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village], [Bosten Lake], experience the unique water town and folk customs of Southern Xinjiang; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Korla
D16:Itinerary details——Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey, starting the trip back home; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary details——Sightseeing along the special train route on the return trip, reference passing stations: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary details——Special train passing stations reference: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, tourists from various places get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation——Warm home
📞 How to register? Finding the right person is key!
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consultation manager:Wang Fei
Phone & WeChat:18095969599
Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang, deeply rooted in the Xinjiang tourism industry for over a decade, having traveled every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, familiar with the entire northern and southern Xinjiang tour routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs.
📍 Why can’t it be purchased on the official website? She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized car rentals, and tourist special trains. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, niche scenic spots, and avoidance strategies. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep travel itineraries. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels in explaining Western Regions humanities and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing thoughtful and reliable service throughout the trip.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no shopping itineraries throughout the entire journey, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and doing things professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only crafts comfortable journeys that suit tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to making every friend from afar truly feel the vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
🧾 Cost description
✅ Cost includes:Full-journey special train sleeper berths + local boutique hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, three meals per day (including specialty meals), professional tour guide service, accompanying medical care, cultural experience activities, travel insurance, etc.
❌ Cost does not include:Personal expenses, self-funded items, (if single occupancy is required), additional expenses due to force majeure factors, etc.
> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📌 Important reminder
The main boarding station is Guangzhou Baiyun Station. Some schedules support boarding at nearby stations such as Changsha, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Lanzhou, Chongqing North, etc. (advance reporting and confirmation required).
Train operation, scenic spot opening, and accommodation arrangements may be affected by objective factors such as weather and policies. Reasonable itinerary changes can be made with mutual agreement.
All information is compiled based on the latest publicly available data for 2026. The final interpretation is subject to the tourism contract, in compliance with relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
Want to travel through Xinjiang easily? Stop struggling with 12306! Recognize the regular travel agency channel, lock in a seat on the ‘Xiaoxiang号’, and start a slow Western Regions journey without moving luggage, with a relaxed pace and comprehensive service!
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