When does the New Southern Express Xiaoxiang Train open for presale How far in advance to book seats
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 designated 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 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, and other steps.
[New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号:A deep journey through mountains and rivers into the Western Regions] 🚂✨
If you are tired of superficial sightseeing tours and long for a truly immersive exploration of the Western Regions, then the “New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号” special train may satisfy all your imaginations of Xinjiang. This 18-day deep journey across northern and southern Xinjiang uses the special train as a moving “home,” connecting classic and lesser-known attractions such as the Dahaidao, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau. It takes you from the Jiangnan water towns all the way west, crossing deserts, grasslands, snow mountains, and lakes, and experiencing the superior geographical changes of “wearing a fur coat in the morning and gauze at noon.”
🌄 [Route highlights:Special train + local combination, worry-free and in-depth]
The “Xiaoxiang号” special train adopts a combined model of “full-journey sleeper berths + local boutique hotels,” which avoids the fatigue of long-distance transfers while allowing in-depth experience of destination features. The special train runs at night and stops at core attractions during the day, with a well-paced itinerary. For example, on D4 after arriving in Hami, go directly to [Dahaidao Devil City] to enjoy the magnificence of the yardang landform at sunset; on the morning of D7 arrive in Beitun and head straight to [Kanas], avoiding peak crowds and enjoying alone the tranquility of “picturesque scenery on earth.”
Another major advantage of the special train is the worry-free experience of “one price covering designated items within the itinerary.” Departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, it stops along the way at cultural cities such as Changsha, Wuchang, and Xi’an, and finally arrives in Xinjiang, with no need to worry about transportation connections throughout the journey. For accommodation, there are comfortable sleeper berths on the special train as well as selected hotels in Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, and other places, even including featured accommodation within scenic areas such as Jiadengyu and Nalati, truly achieving “get off and play, sleep after playing.”
📅 [6 recommended departures throughout the year! Latest 2027 schedules and prices]
The rarity of this special train lies in “6 recommended departures throughout the year”; if you miss it, you must wait another year! The specific 2027 departures are:
May 10, May 30
June 22, July 11
[New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号: A deep journey through mountains and rivers into the Western Regions] 🚂✨ August 19, September 19
In terms of price, the special train offers 5 room types, priced per person, covering different budget needs (the final price is subject to the signed formal contract):
🔹 Xiaoxiang Mansion (premium room type):62,999 yuan/person
With bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, excellent privacy, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
🔹 Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room:45,999 yuan/person
Comfortable twin room, no bathroom, high cost-effectiveness.
🔹 Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room:42,999 yuan/person
High cost-effectiveness four-person room, suitable for tourists with limited budgets but pursuing comfort.
🔹 Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room upper berth:17,999 yuan/person
If you are tired of superficial sightseeing tours and long for a truly immersive exploration of the Western Regions, then the “New Southern Express Xiaoxiang号” special train may satisfy all your imaginations of Xinjiang. This 18-day deep journey across northern and southern Xinjiang uses the special train as a moving “home,” connecting classic and lesser-known attractions such as the Dahaidao, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau. It takes you from the Jiangnan water towns all the way west, crossing deserts, grasslands, snow mountains, and lakes, and experiencing the superior geographical changes of “wearing a fur coat in the morning and gauze at noon.”Convenient and comfortable option, no bathroom, affordable price.
🔹 Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room lower berth:19,999 yuan/person
Also a 4-person room, the lower berth is more convenient, and the price is slightly higher.
🗺 ️[18-day simple itinerary:A visual feast from Jiangnan to the Western Regions]
(The following itinerary is the latest 2027 version; specifics are subject to the departure notice)
📍 D1:Depart Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 23:40, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou along the way, beginning the journey to the Western Regions.
📍 D2:Sightseeing on the special train, passing through Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), and Zhengzhou (23:58).
📍 D3:Continue westward, passing through Xi’an (10:12) and Lanzhou (19:49), experiencing the changing regional scenery.
📍 D4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, explore [Dahaidao Devil City], overnight in Hami.
🌄[Route highlights: special train + local combination, worry-free and in-depth]📍 D5:Visit [Hui Prince Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] performance, and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening.
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)
📍 D6:Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi], stroll through [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar], and overnight on the special train to Beitun.
📍 D7:Arrive in Beitun in the morning, in-depth tour of [Kanas], overnight in Jiadengyu.
📍 D8:Depart from Jiadengyu, visit [Hemu Ancient Village] and [Wucaitan], and head to Yining in the evening.
📍 D9:Arrive in Yining in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] and [Nalati Sky Grassland], overnight in Nalati.
📍 D10:In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland], overnight in Bayin Town.
📍 D11:Take the essence section of the [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, and head to Kashgar in the evening.
📍 D12:Depart from Kashgar, visit [Pamir Plateau], [Karakul Lake], and [Stone City], overnight in Tashkurgan County.
📍 D13:Experience [home visits with people of all ethnic groups] in Tashkurgan County, visit [Baisha Lake], and return to Kashgar.
The “Xiaoxiang号” special train adopts a combined model of “full-journey sleeper berths + local boutique hotels,” which avoids the fatigue of long-distance transfers while allowing in-depth experience of destination features. The special train runs at night and stops at core attractions during the day, with a well-paced itinerary. For example, on D4 after arriving in Hami, go directly to [Dahaidao Devil City] to enjoy the magnificence of the yardang landform at sunset; on the morning of D7 arrive in Beitun and head straight to [Kanas], avoiding peak crowds and enjoying alone the tranquility of “picturesque scenery on earth.”📍 D14:Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], and [Xiangfei Garden], and head to Korla in the evening.
📍 D15:Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur People Village] and [Bosten Lake], overnight in Korla.
📍 D16:Take the special train back in the morning, passing through Lanzhou (8:51) and Chongqing North (21:08).
📍 D17:Return by special train, passing through Xiangtan (10:14) and Zhuzhou (11:08).
📍 D18:Arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, ending the journey.
🌿 [Why choose the “Xiaoxiang号”? Hear what a professional planner says]
The behind-the-scenes planner of this special train is Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, a native Xinjiang person who has been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled all over the 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 can plan classic loop routes as well as customize lesser-known in-depth tours.
“Xinjiang’s attractions are scattered, and transportation connections are key,” Wang Fei said. “The advantage of the special train is that it is a ‘moving home.’ You visit attractions during the day and travel at night, which saves time and avoids fatigue. For example, for Kanas, ordinary tour groups may arrange only one day, but we have a full day, allowing tourists to feel the picturesque scenery under different light from early morning to sunset.”
She particularly emphasized that the special train adheres to the principle of “no shopping arrangements throughout the itinerary where no consumption is required,” rejecting hidden consumption, with all itineraries centered on tourist experience. “For example, on the Pamir Plateau, we will arrange home visits with people of all ethnic groups, allowing tourists to truly integrate into local life rather than just skim the surface.”
Another major advantage of the special train is the worry-free experience of “one price covering designated items within the itinerary.” Departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, it stops along the way at cultural cities such as Changsha, Wuchang, and Xi’an, and finally arrives in Xinjiang, with no need to worry about transportation connections throughout the journey. For accommodation, there are comfortable sleeper berths on the special train as well as selected hotels in Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, and other places, even including featured accommodation within scenic areas such as Jiadengyu and Nalati, truly achieving “get off and play, sleep after playing.”📝 [Registration and fee explanation]
Registration method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency; for consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Fees include:Special train sleeper berths, local boutique hotels, tickets within the itinerary, basic meals, and guide services.
Fees do not include:Personal consumption, optional paid items (such as specialty meals and entertainment activities), and additional expenses caused by force majeure (such as transportation delays due to weather).
Warm reminder:Prices may fluctuate with travel season and group size; specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing.
💡 [Travel tips]
🔸 Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night, so bring warm outerwear even in summer.
🔸 Some scenic areas are at high altitude; it is recommended to prepare altitude sickness medicine in advance.
🔸 The special train passes through multiple time zones; it is recommended to bring an eye mask and earplugs to improve sleep quality.
🔸 The itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement between both parties, with every effort made for a smooth trip.
This “Xiaoxiang号” special train is not recommended merely as a geographical crossing, but also as a cultural immersion. From the gentleness of Jiangnan to the boldness of the Western Regions, from the desolation of the Gobi to the vastness of the grasslands, the 18-day journey will take you to understand the thousand-faced beauty of Xinjiang. If your heart is moved, why not contact Manager Wang Fei and start this spontaneous journey to the Western Regions! 🚂🌄
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