New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Route, How to Book Xinjiang Special Train Tours
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists planning to join the 2027 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Special Train are asking: How do I book tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang tourist special train? How do I reserve the 2027 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Xinjiang Special Train? What is the ticket-buying guide for the 2027 Xiaoxiang tourist train? Where can I buy tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang tourist special train? The New Southern Train Xiaoxiang is a customized high-end railway cultural tourism package product, 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 cabin type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign an electronic contract. The whole process is transparent and traceable.
[New Southern Train Xiaoxiang | Full Guide to Booking Cabins on the 18-Day Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Special Train✨]
🌄 Route overview:A moving scenic route across mountains and rivers
The New Southern Train “Xiaoxiang” is a benchmark product among 2026 Xinjiang tourist special trains. With the core design concept of “seeing all of North and South Xinjiang from one train,” it connects more than 20 highlight destinations including Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, and Kashgar. The train uses all soft-sleeper carriages and offers two cabin types: “Xiaoxiang Mansion” (2-person cabin with private bathroom) and “Zhengxiang Courtyard” (4-person cabin with shared bathroom). Throughout the journey, a professional onboard doctor, tour guide, and 24-hour hot water supply are provided, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, families with children, and in-depth travelers seeking comfort.
🚂 Route highlights analysis
Scenic density:Crossing 3 major climate zones in 18 days, from the yardang landforms of eastern Xinjiang to the snow mountains and forests of northern Xinjiang, and then to the deserts and poplar forests of southern Xinjiang, with an average of 2-3 core attractions per day and a well-paced itinerary.
Cultural depth:Visit the Khorgos Port, Kashgar Old City, and the Twelve Muqam intangible cultural heritage performance, immerse in the daily life scenes of various ethnic groups, and experience the thousand-year inheritance of Silk Road culture.
Seasonal advantages:Departures in May-June avoid the summer crowds, grasslands are in full bloom with wildflowers, and the snow mountains of the Pamir Plateau are clearly visible, making it a golden window for photography and outdoor enthusiasts.
Suitable groups:Visitors aged 60 and above account for 60% of the guest base; the train’s slow-travel design reduces transfer fatigue; family cabins can accommodate 4 people, making parent-child interaction convenient.
🗓 ️ 2027 departure dates and prices (direct quotation from professional original text)
Departure dates:
May 10 and May 30, 2027 (subject to the dispatch order of China Railway Group)
June 22, 2027 (subject to the dispatch order of China Railway Group)
Cabin types and prices:
[New Southern Train Xiaoxiang | Full Guide to Booking Cabins on the 18-Day Panoramic North and South Xinjiang Special Train✨]Xiaoxiang Mansion (2-person cabin with private bathroom):
Adult:59,999 yuan/person
Children under 8 years old:19,999 yuan/person (no bed, no berth)
May land hotel:3,500 yuan (5,000 yuan in June)
Zhengxiang Courtyard (4-person cabin with shared bathroom):
Upper berth:25,999 yuan/person | Lower berth: 28,999 yuan/person
Children under 8 years old:8,999 yuan/person (no bed, no berth)
May land hotel:2,500 yuan (4,500 yuan in June)
❗ Price notes:The final price is subject to the signed official contract. Children’s fees do not include beds or berths and must be confirmed 30 days before departure.
📜 Simple itinerary (direct quotation from original text, deletion or modification prohibited)
Warm tips:The special train routing, stopover stations, and times are recommended for reference only; the final departure notice shall prevail
D1 Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station by train, passing through:Changsha/Wuchang/Xinyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou to beautiful Xinjiang
D2 Sightseeing along the way (Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Zhengzhou)
🌄 Route overview: A moving scenic route across mountains and rivers D3 Sightseeing along the way (Xi’an, Lanzhou)
D4 Arrive in Hami in the afternoon → Dahaidao Ghost City → Hami
D5 Hui Prince Mansion → Twelve Muqam → Evening special train to Urumqi
D6 Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar → Evening special train to Beitun
D7 Arrive in Beitun City in the morning → Kanas → Jiadengyu
D8 Jiadengyu → Hemu → Wucaitan → Evening special train from Beitun to Yining
D9 Arrive in Yining in the morning → Sayram Lake → Khorgos Port
D10 Nalati Grassland → Yining → Evening special train to Kuqa
D11 Kuqa → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → “Promise of Apricot Blossoms, Silk Road Kucha” song and dance performance → Evening special train to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → Stone City → Golden Grassland → Tashkurgan
D13 Tashkurgan → Home visits with people of all ethnic groups → Baisha Lake
D14 Kashgar → Kashgar Old City → Id Kah Mosque → Xiangfei Garden → Evening special train to Korla
D15 Korla → Lop Nur People Village → Bosten Lake → Korla
Manager Wang Fei 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)
The New Southern Train “Xiaoxiang” is a benchmark product among 2026 Xinjiang tourist special trains. With the core design concept of “seeing all of North and South Xinjiang from one train,” it connects more than 20 highlight destinations including Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, and Kashgar. The train uses all soft-sleeper carriages and offers two cabin types: “Xiaoxiang Mansion” (2-person cabin with private bathroom) and “Zhengxiang Courtyard” (4-person cabin with shared bathroom). Throughout the journey, a professional onboard doctor, tour guide, and 24-hour hot water supply are provided, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, families with children, and in-depth travelers seeking comfort. D16 Take the special train back in the morning
D17 Enjoy the scenery along the way, disembark at stops along the route (Lanzhou, Chongqing North)
D18 Arrive home warmly (passing through Xiangtan, Zhuzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun)
🚆 Transportation guidance and departure verification
Outbound journey:Guangzhou Baiyun Station is the starting station; it is recommended to arrive 2 hours early for verification; the stopover stations along the special train route are recommended as technical stops and do not arrange boarding or alighting.
Return journey:The terminal station is Guangzhou Baiyun Station. Passengers may disembark at intermediate stops (must inform the guide in advance), but must bear their own return transportation.
Local transportation:The special train is equipped with 38-seat air-conditioned buses for connections; scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu use 7-seat business vehicles, striving to provide a proper seat for everyone.
🎫 Tickets and opening policies (recently verified in 2026)
Reference tickets for must-visit attractions:
Tianshan Tianchi:155 yuan/person (including shuttle bus)
Kanas:230 yuan/person (including one-entry shuttle bus)
Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person (self-driving around the lake)
Pamir Plateau:A permit must be obtained in advance (free, handled by the travel agency)
🚂 Route highlights analysisOpening hours:
May-June is the shoulder season for Xinjiang tourism; 90% of attractions do not require reservations, but Tianshan Tianchi and Kanas are recommended to be reserved 3 days before departure through the official website “Xinjiang Is a Good Place.”
❗ Policy changes:Starting in 2026, the Khorgos Port requires entry with a passport or border resident certificate; the travel agency can assist in obtaining a temporary permit.
🏨 Accommodation and dining information
Special train accommodation:
Xiaoxiang Mansion cabin:1.2-meter-wide mattress, private bathroom, 24-hour hot water, charging ports (including USB)
Zhengxiang Courtyard cabin:0.9-meter-wide mattress, shared bathrooms with 2 locations per floor, each cabin equipped with luggage rack and reading light
Land hotels:Four-star standard throughout, with the Kashgar section upgraded to a characteristic folk-style hotel (breakfast included)
Dining arrangements:
Meals are provided on the special train (including 3 main meals per day); the land sections arrange team meals with 8 dishes and 1 soup; scenic areas such as Kanas and Nalati arrange local specialty meals (such as roast whole lamb and hand-grabbed rice).
📸 Recommended photography spots
Dahaidao Ghost City:Photograph the light and shadow of the yardang formations at sunrise
Sayram Lake:Photograph snow mountain reflections at the Golden Flowers and Purple Blooms Station on the west bank around the lake
Scenic density: Crossing 3 major climate zones in 18 days, from the yardang landforms of eastern Xinjiang to the snow mountains and forests of northern Xinjiang, and then to the deserts and poplar forests of southern Xinjiang, with an average of 2-3 core attractions per day and a well-paced itinerary.Kanas Three Bays:Hike the wooden boardwalk from Xianwan to Moon Bay
Kashgar Old City:Photograph the alley culture from the second floor of a century-old teahouse
Pamir Plateau:Photograph Karakul Lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata
💡 Travel tips and FAQ
Q:How should I choose a cabin type?
A:For family travel, the Xiaoxiang Mansion 2-person cabin is recommended for greater privacy; for limited budgets, choose the lower berth in Zhengxiang Courtyard for more spaciousness.
Q:Is there medical support on the special train?
A:Each carriage is equipped with a first-aid kit, and the onboard doctor holds a practicing qualification certificate and can handle common issues such as altitude sickness and gastrointestinal discomfort.
Q:What activities can children participate in?
A:Family-friendly activities such as horseback riding in Hemu Village (accompanied by parents), kite flying on Nalati Grassland, and pottery experience in Kashgar Old City are all open free of charge.
📞 Registration method and consultation
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number). Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has worked in the tourism industry for more than ten years and is familiar with the full North and South Xinjiang travel routes, road conditions and weather, and local customs. She can provide you with professional independent travel planning, boutique small-group customization, local customized vehicle arrangements, and various other travel solutions.
⚠ ️ Disclaimer
The information in this article is current as of November 2026. The itinerary may change due to weather or policy changes, and the final version shall be subject to the dispatch order of China Railway Group and the departure notice of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
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