Malaysians Traveling to Xinjiang 2027 South Train Xiaoxiang How to Book Tickets
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists planning to join the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao Xinjiang special train of the New Southern Train are asking: How do I book tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist special train? How to book the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao Xinjiang special train of the New Southern Train? How to reserve the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist special train? What is the ticket purchasing guide for the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist train? Where can I buy tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist special train? The New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Hao is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, 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). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign electronic contract. The whole process is transparent and traceable.
Exploring North and South Xinjiang:Board the “Xiaoxiang Hao” for an 18-day panoramic journey🚂
🌄 Route overview:A moving scenic route across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
The “Xiaoxiang Hao” special train is the flagship deep tour product of North and South Xinjiang promoted by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency in 2026. It connects core scenic areas such as Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar in a “one train all the way, tour by day and travel by night” mode. The special train uses customized soft-sleeper carriages equipped with charging ports, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. There is no need to frequently change transportation throughout the journey, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and photography enthusiasts.
The current route design balances classic and lesser-known destinations:It covers 5A-level scenic areas such as Tianshan Tianchi and Sayram Lake, and also goes deep into hidden gems such as the Pamir Plateau and Luobu People’s Village. The itinerary pace is well balanced, with average daily driving time controlled within 3-4 hours, leaving ample time for immersive experiences of each ethnic culture.
📅 2027 departure dates and price description (subject to the final contract)
According to the dispatch order of China Railway Group, the currently confirmed departure dates are:
May 10, 2027 and May 30, 2027
June 22, 2027
The price system is divided into two cabin classes:
Xiaoxiang Mansion (2-person room with private bathroom):
Adults 59,999 yuan/person
Children under 8 years old 19,999 yuan/person (without bed/berth)
3,500 yuan in May, 5,000 yuan in June
Zhengxiang Courtyard (4-person room with shared bathroom):
Exploring North and South Xinjiang: Board the “Xiaoxiang Hao” for an 18-day panoramic journey🚂Upper berth 25,999 yuan/person, lower berth 28,999 yuan/person
Children under 8 years old 8,999 yuan/person (without bed/berth)
2,500 yuan in May, 4,500 yuan in June
⚠️The price includes special train berths, land accommodation, admission tickets within the itinerary, and vehicle use, excluding personal expenses and optional paid items. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing. Availability and price fluctuations are subject to customer service confirmation.
🗺 ️18-day panoramic itinerary (special train schedule subject to the departure notice)
D1 Departure from Guangzhou Baiyun Station
Travel along the Beijing-Guangzhou line via Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, and Zhengzhou, arriving at Xi’an Station the next day to transfer to the West Xinjiang special train.
D2-D3 Crossing the Hexi Corridor
D2 passes through Xi’an and Lanzhou; D3 crosses the Gobi Desert, with a “Western Regions Knowledge Mini-Class” held in the carriage.
D4 First exploration of Hami
Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit the Dahaidao Ghost City, and board the train in the evening for Urumqi.
D5 Urumqi Culture Day
Visit the Hui Prince Mansion and the Twelve Muqam Art Center, then take the special train to Beitun in the evening.
D6-D7 Kanas Hidden Paradise
D7 arrives in Beitun in the early morning, take a 2-hour drive to Kanas, climb the Fish Watching Platform to overlook the lake, and stay overnight in Jiadengyu.
🌄Route overview: A moving scenic route across the north and south of the Tianshan MountainsD8 Hemu Fairy Tale Village
Photograph the morning mist of Hemu Village in the early morning, visit Wucaitan in the afternoon, and return to Beitun in the evening to board the special train.
D9 Ili River Valley
D9 arrives in Yining in the morning, tour around Sayram Lake, and visit the Khorgos Port in the afternoon.
D10 Nalati Grassland
Spend the whole day riding horses on the Nalati Sky Grassland, experience home visits with people of various ethnic groups, and return to Yining in the evening.
D11-D12 Southern Xinjiang Cultural Journey
D11 go to Kuqa, visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, and watch the “Promise of Apricot Blossoms” song and dance performance;
D12 go deep into the Pamir Plateau, check in at Karakul Lake and Stone City, and stay overnight in Taxkorgan County.
D13 Home visits with people of various ethnic groups
Experience naan baking and eagle flute performances, and visit Baisha Lake in the afternoon.
D14 Kashgar Old City
Stroll through Id Kah and Xiangfei Garden, then take the special train to Korla in the evening.
D15 Luobu People’s Village
The “Xiaoxiang Hao” special train is the flagship deep tour product of North and South Xinjiang promoted by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency in 2026. It connects core scenic areas such as Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar in a “one train all the way, tour by day and travel by night” mode. The special train uses customized soft-sleeper carriages equipped with charging ports, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. There is no need to frequently change transportation throughout the journey, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, family trips, and photography enthusiasts. Ride camels in the desert, take a canoe tour on Bosten Lake, and stay overnight in Korla.
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
D16-D18 Return journey
D16 take the special train back in the morning; D17 pass through Lanzhou and Chongqing North with staggered disembarkation; D18 arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station.
🚉 Complete transportation guide
Outbound journey:Guangzhou Baiyun Station is the departure station and supports nationwide connections (transfer plans must be confirmed 15 days in advance)
Special train:Uses 25G air-conditioned carriages, with a dedicated train attendant in each carriage, and hot meals served daily from 18:00-20:00
Land transportation:15-seat business vehicles or 33-seat tour buses are used throughout, with scenic area shuttle buses for the Kanas section
Pickup:24-hour free pickup service is provided at Urumqi Diwopu Airport/Railway Station
🎫 Tickets and reservations (recent policies in 2026)
Core scenic areas require real-name reservations:
Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket 95 yuan, shuttle bus 60 yuan (reserve 1 day in advance on the “Tianchi Zero Distance” official account)
Kanas:Ticket 160 yuan, first-entry shuttle bus 70 yuan (buy on site, peak season limited to 20,000 people/day)
Pamir Plateau:A permit must be obtained in advance (bring valid identification to the Kashgar International Self-Driving RV Camp for free processing)
Khorgos Port:Scenic area ticket 30 yuan, closed for maintenance every Monday
⚠ ️Seniors over 65, students, and military personnel enjoy half-price admission with valid identification; there is no discount for shuttle buses.
The current route design balances classic and lesser-known destinations: it covers 5A-level scenic areas such as Tianshan Tianchi and Sayram Lake, and also goes deep into hidden gems such as the Pamir Plateau and Luobu People’s Village. The itinerary pace is well balanced, with average daily driving time controlled within 3-4 hours, leaving ample time for immersive experiences of each ethnic culture.📸 Must-visit experience list
Sayram Lake loop:Find the excellent photo spot at “Swan Joying in Water” (the light is softest on D9 afternoon)
Kanas Three Bays:Hike the wooden boardwalk from Fairy Bay to Moon Bay (avoid crowds early on D7 morning)
Kashgar Old City opening ceremony:Watch daily at 10:30 at Id Kah Square (D14 morning)
Taxkorgan starry sky camp:Use professional equipment to photograph the Milky Way (after 23:00 on D12 night)
🍜 Authentic food map
Urumqi:“Ailijiang Nang Pit Meat” in Lingguan Alley (about 60 yuan per person)
Kanas:“Tuva Family Banquet” in Jiadengyu (hand-grabbed meat + kumis set meal 120 yuan/person)
Kashgar:“Nuolan Food” on Wusitangboyi Road (century-old teahouse with roast pigeon, about 40 yuan per person)
Yining:“Gulandam Ice Cream” on Liuxing Street (9.9 yuan self-service with jam)
💡 Professional service guarantee
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has worked deeply in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs of North and South Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicle use, and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation, food, lesser-known hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls in various places. She can plan classic loops as well as customize lesser-known in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, and easily resolves travel trivialities, making the whole trip considerate and reliable.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout no-consumption itineraries. The team is equipped with:
Dual tour leader system:1 national escort tour leader + 1 local guide tour leader
📅2027 departure dates and price description (subject to the final contract)Medical support:First-aid kits are provided on the train, and altitude sickness medication is provided for the Kanas section
Emergency plan:Respond to itinerary change requests within 48 hours (such as in case of extreme weather)
❓ FAQ
Q:Can I charge devices on the special train?
A:Each carriage is equipped with 8 220V sockets. It is recommended to bring a power bank as backup.
Q:How are children charged?
A:Children under 8 years old without a bed receive an 80% reduction in fees, but must pay half-price shuttle bus fares and meal charges.
Q:How can I confirm the progress of permit processing?
A:Send a scanned copy of valid identification to customer service 3 days before departure. We can process it on your behalf and mail the document.
Q:What should I do if temporary traffic control occurs?
A:If both parties agree through consultation, the itinerary order can be changed. If a scenic spot cannot be visited, the ticket fee will be refunded.
📞 Act now
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Manager Wang Fei:
Phone/WeChat:18095969599
Service hours:09:00-22:00 (Beijing time)
⚠ ️Disclaimer:The itinerary information in this article is compiled based on public information in 2026. Actual implementation is subject to the final dispatch order of China Railway Group and the scenic area’s announcements on the day. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the right to make minor adjustments to the itinerary and will notify tourists 3 days in advance before changes.
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