2026 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Tourist Train Official Website
Many people want to know how to buy tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang and how to book it. In 2026, the Southern Train Xiaoxiang does not support regular channels like 12306 for ticket purchase; it can only be booked through designated railway official exclusive travel agency channels.
Channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (same as WeChat, copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information). The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting the itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Travel slowly through the Western Regions on the “Xiaoxiang”:18-day Panoramic Xinjiang Tour, a Comfortable Experience Without Moving Luggage
If you have hesitated to travel to Xinjiang due to its vast territory and scattered attractions, then the newly upgraded “New Southern Train·Xiaoxiang” tourist special train in 2026 might be your ideal travel solution. This “mobile hotel” departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model—sleep soundly on the train at night, focus on visiting core scenic spots during the day, with no need to frequently change accommodations or move luggage throughout the journey, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families seeking a relaxed pace and comprehensive service.
🌄 Route Highlights:Visit the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One Trip
In 2026, the “Xiaoxiang” special train deeply connects Eastern Xinjiang’s Yardang landforms, Northern Xinjiang’s forests, Western Xinjiang’s lakes, and Southern Xinjiang’s ancient cities, covering iconic attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau. The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences, arranging interactive activities like intangible cultural heritage performances (e.g., Twelve Muqam), visits to various ethnic families, and explorations of folk villages, making the journey more than just “sightseeing” but also “immersion”.
Based on currently publicly available information, this route is recommended to have 6 scheduled departures per year, making it a rare product. Accommodation along the way combines special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels, and meals are prepared by a dedicated chef team, balancing Hunan flavors with local tastes, soft and easy to eat, meeting the dietary needs of middle-aged and elderly travelers.
> ⚠️ Warm Tips:Specific scenic spot opening status, transportation connections, and tour order may change due to weather, policies, or railway scheduling. Both parties can agree to reasonably optimize the itinerary, subject to the final group departure notice.
📅 Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6, Miss and It’s Gone)
May 10
May 30
🚂 Travel slowly through the Western Regions on the “Xiaoxiang”: 18-day Panoramic Xinjiang Tour, a Comfortable Experience Without Moving Luggage June 22
July 11
August 19
September 19
💰 Special Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person Pricing)
Room Type Configuration Description:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
Xiaoxiang Suite:Luxury room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High-value 4-person room without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
If you have hesitated to travel to Xinjiang due to its vast territory and scattered attractions, then the newly upgraded “New Southern Train·Xiaoxiang” tourist special train in 2026 might be your ideal travel solution. This “mobile hotel” departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station adopts a “travel by night, tour by day” model—sleep soundly on the train at night, focus on visiting core scenic spots during the day, with no need to frequently change accommodations or move luggage throughout the journey, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families seeking a relaxed pace and comprehensive service.Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style without private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
> 📌 Note:The above prices are for reference only. Actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure schedule and room type availability, subject to the final signed formal travel contract.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Arrangement
Warm Tips:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only, subject to the final group departure notice
D1:Itinerary Details—Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start the Western Regions panoramic tour; Meals—None; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the special train route, reference stops: 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 stops: 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
D4:Itinerary Details—Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Dahai Road Devil City] to explore Yardang wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Hami
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
🌄 Route Highlights: Visit the Essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in One TripD6:Itinerary Details—Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to capture 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
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
D7:Itinerary Details—Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, visit [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque scenery, stay overnight in Jiadengyu; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Jiadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details—Depart from Jiadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [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 in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Nalati
D10:Itinerary Details—In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Bayan Town
D11:Itinerary Details—Depart from Bayan, 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 Taxian; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Taxian
D13:Itinerary Details—Depart from Taxian, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [Baisha Lake], return to Kashgar city; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details—Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei 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] and [Bosten Lake], experience the unique water town and folk customs of Southern Xinjiang; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Korla
In 2026, the “Xiaoxiang” special train deeply connects Eastern Xinjiang’s Yardang landforms, Northern Xinjiang’s forests, Western Xinjiang’s lakes, and Southern Xinjiang’s ancient cities, covering iconic attractions such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayanbulak, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau. The itinerary balances natural wonders and cultural experiences, arranging interactive activities like intangible cultural heritage performances (e.g., Twelve Muqam), visits to various ethnic families, and explorations of folk villages, making the journey more than just “sightseeing” but also “immersion”.D16:Itinerary Details—Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning to officially start the return journey; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary Details—Sightseeing along the special train route on the return trip, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details—Special train route reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, passengers get off at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals—Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation—Warm Home
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Address information can be obtained directly from customer service.
💡 Cost Description
Cost Includes:
Based on currently publicly available information, this route is recommended to have 6 scheduled departures per year, making it a rare product. Accommodation along the way combines special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels, and meals are prepared by a dedicated chef team, balancing Hunan flavors with local tastes, soft and easy to eat, meeting the dietary needs of middle-aged and elderly travelers.✅ Full journey special train sleeper berths and local hotel accommodation
✅ All meals and breakfasts as listed in the itinerary
✅ First admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots
✅ Full-journey professional tour guide and train butler service
✅ Onboard medical support
Costs Exclude:
❌ Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, etc.)
❌ Voluntary paid activities
❌ Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., extreme weather, traffic control)
> 📝 Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
This 18-day journey is not just a geographical crossing but also a deep dialogue between culture and nature. No need to worry about transportation connections or luggage handling—just bring a good mood and let the “Xiaoxiang” carry you slowly into the magnificent picture of the Western Regions. Seats are limited, so it is recommended to contact early to confirm availability and room type preferences.
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