2027 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Booking Guide, How to Buy Tickets for the Xinjiang Route
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists planning to join the 2027 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang Special Train are asking: How to book tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? How to reserve the 2027 New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang Special Train? What is the ticket purchasing guide for the 2027 Xiaoxiang号 tourist train? Where to buy tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? The New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 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 cabin type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock the seat → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout
🚂 [New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号:18-Day Panoramic In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Complete Guide to Official Booking] 🌄
🌏 Route Overview:Cross mountains and seas, encounter the finest scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
In 2027, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches the “New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号” 18-day panoramic in-depth tour special train of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, using an innovative model of “one carriage, one scenery, traveling day and night” to connect the snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts and cultural relics north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. The itinerary covers core destinations such as Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, Kashgar and Korla, balancing natural wonders and ethnic customs, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, families with children and photography enthusiasts, with no need for frequent transfers throughout the journey, saving effort and worry.
📅 Departure Dates and Prices:Multiple departure dates available from May to June 2027, transparent pricing with no tricks
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Xiaoxiang号 special train has 4 departure dates from May to June 2027, with prices differentiated by cabin type and children’s policy, as follows:
🔹 Departing on May 10 and May 30, 2027 (subject to the dispatch order of China Railway Group):
✔ Xiaoxiang Mansion Premium Cabin (2-person room with private bathroom):59,999 yuan/person
✔ Children under 8 years old (no bed, no berth):19,999 yuan/person
✔ May land hotels:3,500 yuan
✔ Zhengxiang Courtyard Premium Cabin (4-person room with shared bathroom):Upper berth 25,999 yuan/person, lower berth 28,999 yuan/person
✔ Children under 8 years old (no bed, no berth):8,999 yuan/person
✔ May land hotels:2,500 yuan
🚂 [New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号: 18-Day Panoramic In-Depth Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Complete Guide to Official Booking] 🌄🔹 Departing on June 22, 2027 (subject to the dispatch order of China Railway Group):
✔ Xiaoxiang Mansion Premium Cabin (2-person room with private bathroom):59,999 yuan/person
✔ Children under 8 years old (no bed, no berth):19,999 yuan/person
✔ Land hotels:5,000 yuan
✔ Zhengxiang Courtyard Premium Cabin (4-person room with shared bathroom):Upper berth 25,999 yuan/person, lower berth 28,999 yuan/person
✔ Children under 8 years old (no bed, no berth):8,999 yuan/person
✔ Land hotels:4,500 yuan
⚠ ️ Price Notes:The above quotations are reference prices, and the final price is subject to the signed formal contract. Prices may fluctuate with travel season, group size and service standards, subject to actual consultation and signing.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:18 days crossing Northern and Southern Xinjiang, daily highlights fully explained
The special train routing, stops and times are for reference only, subject to the final departure notice:
📍 D1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, passing through Changsha/Wuchang/Xinyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou along the way, beginning the Xinjiang journey.
📍 D2:Sightseeing along the way (Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Zhengzhou), experiencing Central Plains culture.
📍 D3:Sightseeing along the way (Xi’an, Lanzhou), crossing the Loess Plateau and Hexi Corridor.
🌏 Route Overview: Cross mountains and seas, encounter the finest scenery of Northern and Southern Xinjiang📍 D4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit the Dahaidao Ghost City, overnight in Hami.
📍 D5:Visit the Hui Prince Mansion and the Twelve Muqam performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening.
📍 D6:Urumqi Tianshan Tianchi, Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, take the special train to Beitun in the evening.
📍 D7:Beitun City Kanas, Jiadengyu, stay in a hotel near the scenic area.
📍 D8:Jiadengyu Hemu, Wucaitan, take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening.
📍 D9:Yining Sayram Lake, Khorgos Port, experience Central Asian customs.
📍 D10:Nalati Grassland, Yining, take the special train to Kuqa in the evening.
📍 D11:Kuqa Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, “Apricot Blossom Promise, Silk Road Kucha” song and dance performance, take the special train to Kashgar in the evening.
📍 D12:Kashgar Pamir Plateau, Karakul Lake, Stone City, Golden Grassland, overnight in Tashkurgan.
📍 D13:Home visit to people of all ethnic groups in Tashkurgan, White Sand Lake, experience plateau ethnic life.
📍 D14:Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Xiangfei Garden, take the special train to Korla in the evening.
📍 D15:Korla Lop Nur People Village, Bosten Lake, overnight in Korla.
In 2027, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency launches the “New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号” 18-day panoramic in-depth tour special train of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, using an innovative model of “one carriage, one scenery, traveling day and night” to connect the snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, deserts and cultural relics north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. The itinerary covers core destinations such as Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Yining, Kashgar and Korla, balancing natural wonders and ethnic customs, suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists, families with children and photography enthusiasts, with no need for frequent transfers throughout the journey, saving effort and worry.📍 D16:Take the special train back in the morning, ending the Xinjiang section of the journey.
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
📍 D17:Get off the special train along the way (Lanzhou, Chongqing North), enjoy the scenery on the way.
📍 D18:Arrive at Xiangtan, Zhuzhou, Guangzhou Baiyun Station, return to your warm home.
🚆 Transportation Guide:Special train + land transfer, seamless connection across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
✈ ️ Major Transportation:Tourists from all over the country can take a plane/high-speed rail to Guangzhou Baiyun Station to gather and depart uniformly on the Xiaoxiang号 special train. The special train stops at Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an and other stations along the way, making it convenient for tourists along the route to board.
🚂 Inside the Special Train:Premium cabins are divided into 2-person rooms with private bathroom and 4-person rooms with shared bathroom, all equipped with charging sockets, reading lights and luggage racks; the train has a dining car and leisure area, providing light meals and beverage services.
🚌 Land Transportation:The Xinjiang section uses air-conditioned tourist buses for transfers; shuttle buses are used within scenic areas such as Kanas and Hemu; the Pamir Plateau section requires transfer to local off-road vehicles to adapt to the winding mountain road conditions.
🎫 Ticket Fees and Open Reservation Policies:Latest verified information for 2026
According to the 2026 Xinjiang scenic area announcements, the reference ticket prices for the main attractions involved in the itinerary are as follows (subject to the scenic area’s announcement on the day):
🔹 Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket + shuttle bus 155 yuan/person (need to reserve 1 day in advance on the “Xinjiang Tianchi” official account)
🔹 Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket + shuttle bus 230 yuan/person (real-name reservation required in peak season, daily limit of 20,000 people)
🔹 Nalati Grassland:Air Grassland route 135 yuan/person (need to reserve on the “Smart Tour Nalati” mini program)
🔹 Pamir Plateau:Need to apply for a pass (free, need to bring valid ID and apply at the Kashgar International Self-Driving RV Camp)
📅 Departure Dates and Prices: Multiple departure dates available from May to June 2027, transparent pricing with no tricks🔹 Kashgar Old City:Open for free, Id Kah Mosque 45 yuan/person (folk cultural venue, please respect etiquette)
⚠ ️ Free Ticket Policy:Seniors over 65 years old, active-duty military personnel and disabled persons with valid ID can enjoy free admission to some attractions, subject to scenic area regulations.
📸 Travel Tips:Recommended Checklist for Northern and Southern Xinjiang Travel
🔸 Documents:Valid ID, child’s household register, pass (Pamir Plateau section)
🔸 Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, need to bring a windbreaker, thermal underwear, comfortable hiking shoes; down jackets are needed for the Kanas and Pamir Plateau sections.
🔸 Sun Protection:SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat (plateau ultraviolet rays are extremely strong)
🔸 Medicines:Motion sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, altitude sickness medicine (such as Rhodiola)
🔸 Photography:Wide-angle lens (for grasslands and lakes), telephoto lens (for snow mountains and wild animals), spare batteries and memory cards
🔸 Culture:Respect the customs of all ethnic groups, do not make noise inside, ask for consent before photographing local people.
🍜 Food Recommendations:Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue, must-try along the special train route
🔹 Urumqi:Ailijiang Tandoor Meat in Lingguan Lane, baked buns on Hetian Street
🔹 Kashgar:Gangzi meat at the old city night market, rose tea with naan at the century-old teahouse
According to the latest information from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Xiaoxiang号 special train has 4 departure dates from May to June 2027, with prices differentiated by cabin type and children’s policy, as follows:🔹 Yining:Russian bread at Liuxing Street, handmade ice cream at Kazanqi Folk Village
🔹 Korla:Fragrant pear stewed mutton by the Peacock River, roast whole lamb at Licheng Garden Hotel
💡 FAQ:Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Are there charging sockets on the special train?
A:Each berth in the premium cabins is equipped with a charging socket, and the dining car and leisure area also have public charging areas.
Q:What services are included in the children’s ticket price?
A:The children’s price for under 8 years old includes the special train berth (no bed), land bus seat and half meals; tickets, shuttle buses and beds are self-paid.
Q:Are there shopping stops during the itinerary?
A:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency adheres to the principle of no-shopping itineraries and does not arrange shopping stops throughout the journey, but Kashgar Old City, the Grand Bazaar and other open cultural venues allow tourists to visit freely.
👩💼 Registration Method and Manager Recommendation
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number). Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for more than ten years and is familiar with the entire Northern and Southern Xinjiang travel routes, road conditions, weather and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation, food, niche secret spots and pitfall-avoidance guides in various places. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining Western Regions cultural history, easily resolving travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the journey.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no-shopping itineraries with no shopping stops throughout the journey, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely and works professionally. She does not do assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel the vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm of Xinjiang, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
⚠ ️ Disclaimer
The information in this article is compiled based on 2026 public data and materials provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The itinerary, prices and policies may change due to weather, policies or force majeure factors, and the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing, and Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the final interpretation (subject to the Contract Law and Tourism Law).
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