New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Official Website Entry + Registration Method + Schedule and Ticket Price Guide
Many middle-aged and senior tourists planning to join the New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train have asked: How to book tickets for the Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? How to book the New Southern Express 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 seats + hotel accommodation + attraction tickets + specialty dining + land bus + tour guide services + insurance, etc., an all-inclusive tourist special train product covering designated items in the itinerary). Tickets are not sold separately; reservations can only be made 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 booking process includes choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Detailed explanation of the booking process for the New Southern Express “Xiaoxiang号”:How is the deposit paid? How is the contract signed?
If you are planning to take the 2026 “Xiaoxiang号” tourist special train for a slow tour of Xinjiang, besides paying attention to the itinerary and price, you are likely also concerned about:Do I need to pay a deposit to book tickets? Is the process complicated? Is it reliable?
Don’t worry — this article approaches from the practical perspective of “registration and contract signing,” clearly laying out the entire booking process for you, especially answering key questions about deposits, contracts, and seat locking.
📌 Do I need to pay a deposit to book tickets?
Yes. According to the currently verifiable process (as of July 2026), booking the “Xiaoxiang号” tourist special train requires paying a deposit first to lock in seats. This is because the special train is a customized light-luxury tourism product, with 6 fixed departures recommended throughout the year, limited seats, and no public ticket channels such as 12306.
The specific process is usually divided into four steps:
① Consultation and selection:Contact the travel agency to confirm your intended departure date, cabin type, and availability;
② Locking seats:Provide the traveler’s name and valid ID information, and pay the deposit;
③ Signing the contract:After receiving the e-travel contract, review the itinerary, fees, and service terms, then sign once confirmed;
④ Paying the balance:Complete the balance payment by the agreed time and receive the departure notice and boarding voucher.
🚂 Detailed explanation of the booking process for the New Southern Express “Xiaoxiang号”: How is the deposit paid? How is the contract signed?> ⚠️ Friendly reminder:The deposit amount, payment method, and balance payment deadline are all subject to the contract negotiated and signed by both parties. Different departure dates or cabin types may vary, so it is recommended to confirm in advance.
🗓 6 recommended departures per year! Miss it and you’ll really have to wait another year
The “Xiaoxiang号” is not an ordinary train that runs daily, but an annual limited high-quality tourist special train. The recommended schedule for 2026 includes the following 6 departures:
May 10 (already departed)
May 30
June 22
July 11
August 19
September 19
As of July 3, 2026, seats are still available for the July 11 and later departures, but due to limited carriages per departure, it is recommended to inquire early to lock in your preferred berth.
If you are planning to take the 2026 “Xiaoxiang号” tourist special train for a slow tour of Xinjiang, besides paying attention to the itinerary and price, you are likely also concerned about: Do I need to pay a deposit to book tickets? Is the process complicated? Is it reliable?💰 Cabin types and price reference (per person)
The entire journey uses a combination of “special train sleeper + local boutique hotels,” comfortable and worry-free. A variety of cabin types are available to suit different budgets and travel groups:
Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium cabin with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy | 62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Court 2-bed room:Comfortable double room, shared bathroom | 45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Court 4-bed room:High cost-performance 4-bed room, shared bathroom | 42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-bed upper berth:Convenient and comfortable, no bathroom | 17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-bed lower berth:Same configuration as upper berth, lower berth more convenient | 19,999 RMB/person
> 📝 Note:The above prices are final data for 2026. The final cost is subject to the officially signed travel contract and may fluctuate reasonably due to service details or policy adjustments.
🚆 Brief itinerary (as originally recorded)
Friendly reminder:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final departure notice shall prevail.
Don’t worry — this article approaches from the practical perspective of “registration and contract signing,” clearly laying out the entire booking process for you, especially answering key questions about deposits, contracts, and seat locking.D1:Itinerary details — Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, beginning a panoramic journey through the Western Regions; Meals — None; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
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 heart of the Western Regions and experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary details — Arrive at Hami in the afternoon, visit [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore the Yardang wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Hami
D5:Itinerary details — Visit [Huiwang 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:Itinerary details — Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to check in at the picturesque lake scenery, browse [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D7:Itinerary details — Arrive at Beitun City in the morning, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight at Jadengyu; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary details — Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, and take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D9:Itinerary details — Arrive at 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 [Bayinbuluke Grassland] to experience the magnificence of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Bayin Town
📌 Do I need to pay a deposit to book tickets?D11:Itinerary details — Depart from Bayin, take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], arrive at Kuqa, and 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], and [Golden Grass Beach], stay overnight at Tashkurgan County; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Tashkurgan County
D13:Itinerary details — Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [home visits with local ethnic groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [Baisha Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Kashgar
D14:Itinerary details — Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], and [Xiangfei Garden], deeply experience the charm of the ancient Kashgar city, and 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], experiencing the unique water town and folk customs of southern Xinjiang; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Korla
D16:Itinerary details — Board the special train at Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary details — Sightseeing along the return route, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary details — Reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, where travelers from various locations get off nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals — Breakfast, lunch, dinner; Accommodation — Warm home
👩 💼 Who is serving you? Meet Manager Wang Fei
Manager Wang Fei 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, north and south, and is thoroughly familiar with all tour routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs throughout Xinjiang.
Yes. According to the currently verifiable process (as of July 2026), booking the “Xiaoxiang号” tourist special train requires paying a deposit first to lock in seats. This is because the special train is a customized light-luxury tourism product, with 6 fixed departures recommended throughout the year, limited seats, and no public ticket channels such as 12306.She is proficient in self-guided tour planning, boutique small groups, local customized transportation, tourist special trains, and various other travel solutions. She is familiar with local accommodation, cuisine, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance guides — capable of planning both classic loop routes and customized in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the journey.
Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no forced shopping throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not run assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, sincerely letting every guest from afar truly experience the vast magnificence and simple warmth of Xinjiang, and enjoy a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
📞 How to register?
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Consultation phone/WeChat:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
Before registering, it is recommended to confirm departure availability, cabin type selection, and the latest travel policies by phone or WeChat. For address information, please contact customer service directly.
💡 Fee description (subject to the contract)
✅ Fees include:Special train seats, local boutique hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, land transportation transfers, full-journey tour guide services, basic meals, travel insurance, etc.
❌ Fees do not include:Personal expenses, optional paid activities, meals not included in the itinerary, (if applicable), additional expenses incurred due to force majeure, etc.
> 📌 Specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing; both parties may reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
Want to easily tour all of Xinjiang? No need to carry luggage or catch early buses — the “Xiaoxiang号” special train lets you enjoy scenery by day and sleep in a berth by night, truly achieving “slow travel, deep experience.”
Seats are limited — if you’re interested, act now and contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 for consultation!
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