New Southern Train Xiaoxiang Guangzhou to Xinjiang Complete Guide Including Tickets Transportation and Attraction Reservations
Many middle-aged and elderly tourists planning to join the 2027 Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train of the New Southern Train are asking: How do I book tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? How do I reserve the 2027 Xiaoxiang号 Xinjiang special train of the New Southern Train? What is the ticket-buying guide for the 2027 Xiaoxiang号 tourist train? Where can I buy tickets for the 2027 Xiaoxiang号 tourist special train? The New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 is a customized high-end railway cultural tourism package product, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Authorized booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Trailblazer 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 and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a spot → sign electronic contract. The whole process is transparent and traceable
🚂 [New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号:A moving scenic route across North and South Xinjiang] Full guide to the 18-day in-depth tour from Guangzhou to Xinjiang✨
🌄 Route overview:A visual feast spanning 4,000 kilometers
As a “star route” of the 2026 Xinjiang tourist special trains, the Xiaoxiang号 uses a unique “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” design to connect 12 5A-level scenic areas and 8 sites on the World Heritage tentative list across North and South Xinjiang. The train uses all-soft-sleeper carriage configuration, equipped with 24-hour constant-temperature air conditioning and large viewing windows, and each carriage has a dining bar and leisure area. The itinerary covers natural wonders such as Hami Ghost City, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau, as well as cultural landmarks such as Kashgar Old City and Khorgos Port, suitable for photography enthusiasts, senior travelers, and family travel groups.
📸 Destination details:A full collection of the highlights of North and South Xinjiang
[Northern Xinjiang hidden treasures]
📍 Kanas Lake:A new drone aerial photography experience will be added in 2026 (requires booking 3 days in advance). Autumn colors peak in mid-to-late September. The shuttle bus from the transfer center to Fish Watching Terrace in the scenic area operates daily from 08:00-19:00 (current ticket price 120 yuan/person)
📍 Hemu Village:A visitor cap policy will be implemented in 2026, with daily reception not exceeding 8,000 people. It is recommended to secure a spot in advance through the “Xinjiang Scenic Area Reservation” mini program
📍 Sayram Lake:The self-driving route around the lake has been fully upgraded, with 3 new stargazing points. Current ticket is 145 yuan/person, shuttle bus 75 yuan/person
[Southern Xinjiang charm]
📍 Kashgar Old City:Night tours will open in 2026 (20:00-23:00), with a city-opening ceremony performance every Friday at 21:00
📍 Pamir Plateau:A permit must be obtained in advance (free). Current accommodation in Tashkurgan is mainly homestays, with standard rooms around 300-500 yuan/night
📍 Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves:A digital guide system will be launched in 2026, with a daily cap of 1,500 people. It is recommended to choose the 10:00 or 15:00 session
🗓 ️Simple itinerary (professional original text)
🚂[New Southern Train Xiaoxiang号: A moving scenic route across North and South Xinjiang] Full guide to the 18-day in-depth tour from Guangzhou to Xinjiang✨⚠ ️The special train routing, stops, and recommended times are for reference only; the final departure notice shall prevail
Day Itinerary
D1 Depart by train from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, passing through:Changsha/Wuchang/Xinyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou to beautiful Xinjiang
D2 Sightseeing along the way (Changsha/Wuchang/Xinyang/Zhengzhou)
D3 Sightseeing along the way (Xi’an/Lanzhou)
D4 Arrive in Hami in the afternoon → Dahaidao Ghost City → Hami
D5 Return to the Prince’s Palace → 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
🌄Route overview: A visual feast spanning 4,000 kilometers D13 Tashkurgan → visits to local households 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
D16 Return by special train in the morning
D17 Enjoy the scenery along the way, disembark along the route (Lanzhou/Chongqing North)
D18 Arrive at the warm home (via:Xiangtan/Zhuzhou/Guangzhou Baiyun)
🚆 Full transportation guide
✈ ️Outbound:Direct T-series special train from Guangzhou Baiyun Station (journey about 52 hours)
🚌 Local transportation:A 38-seat air-conditioned tourist bus is provided throughout, with drivers averaging more than 15 years of driving experience
💡 Special tip:In 2026, Urumqi Diwopu Airport will add direct flights to Kanas (operated every Wednesday/Friday/Sunday, current fare about 1,800 yuan)
💰 Ticket fee details (real-time for 2026)
| Scenic area | Adult ticket | Discount ticket | Remarks |
|—————|————-|—————|————————–|
As a “star route” of the 2026 Xinjiang tourist special trains, the Xiaoxiang号 uses a unique “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” design to connect 12 5A-level scenic areas and 8 sites on the World Heritage tentative list across North and South Xinjiang. The train uses all-soft-sleeper carriage configuration, equipped with 24-hour constant-temperature air conditioning and large viewing windows, and each carriage has a dining bar and leisure area. The itinerary covers natural wonders such as Hami Ghost City, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau, as well as cultural landmarks such as Kashgar Old City and Khorgos Port, suitable for photography enthusiasts, senior travelers, and family travel groups.| Tianshan Tianchi | 155 yuan | 78 yuan | Includes shuttle bus |
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency: 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
| Kanas | 230 yuan | 115 yuan | Valid for two days |
| Pamir Tourism Area | 80 yuan | 40 yuan | Permit required |
| Kashgar Old City | Free | Free | Reservation required for core area |
| Nalati Grassland | 135 yuan | 68 yuan | Sky Grassland route charged separately |
📅 Opening and reservation policies
1️⃣ Tianshan Tianchi:Open daily 07:30-19:00; reservation required via the “Smart Tour Tianshan” official account
2️⃣ Kanas Scenic Area:Timed reservation system implemented; it is recommended to choose the 10:00-12:00 slot
3️⃣ Khorgos Port:Chinese citizens may apply for a temporary permit with valid identification (valid on the day of issue)
4️⃣ Pamir Plateau:Valid identification information must be submitted to the travel agency 5 working days in advance to process the permit
📌 A collection of travel tips
🍴 Food map:
Urumqi:Lingguan Lane (recommend Ailijiang Tandoor Meat)
Kashgar:Wusitangboyi Road (baked samsa next to the century-old teahouse)
📸Destination details: A full collection of the highlights of North and South XinjiangKuqa:Middle section of Wenhua Road (Kuqa large naan, 1 meter in diameter, at the Great Naan City)
📸 Golden photography times:
Sayram Lake:1 hour after sunrise (the lake surface turns Tiffany blue)
Hemu Village:Around 18:30 in the evening (cooking smoke intertwines with birch forest)
Muztagh Ata:07:00 in the early morning (sunlight on the golden mountain landscape)
⚠ ️Notes:
1. Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference from the mainland; it is recommended to bring motion sickness medicine and sun protection items
2. Disposable toiletries are not provided on the special train; please bring your own
3. June-August 2026 is the peak tourist season; it is recommended to register 60 days in advance
💼 Fee description and service standards
✅ Fees include:
Transportation:Round-trip special train hard sleeper/soft sleeper from Guangzhou to Xinjiang
Accommodation:15 nights hotel (with breakfast) + 2 nights special train berth
[Northern Xinjiang hidden treasures]Tickets:All first-gate admission tickets within the itinerary
Meals:15 main meals (including 4 specialty meals)
❌ Fees do not include:
：May 3,500-5,000 yuan/person, June 4,500-5,000 yuan/person
Optional paid items:Kanas boat ride (200 yuan), Nalati horseback riding (180 yuan/hour)
Personal expenses:Luggage consignment, laundry service, etc.
📝 Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract
👩💼 Route designer’s note
“The biggest highlight of this route is the design concept of ‘scenery moving with the train.'” said Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency. “We have specially arranged 3 overnight train journeys so that guests can cross 1,000 kilometers while sleeping, and have plenty of time for in-depth sightseeing during the day. For example, on the 18-hour journey from Beitun to Yining, guests can participate in special activities on the train such as Xinjiang folk song lessons and dried fruit tasting sessions.”
As a native Xinjiang local, Manager Wang Fei has worked in the tourism industry for more than ten years and has traveled to every scenic spot across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. She is thoroughly familiar with the full routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of North and South Xinjiang. Her team 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 local accommodation and food, lesser-known hidden gems, and tips for avoiding pitfalls. They can plan classic loop routes as well as customize lesser-known in-depth journeys.
“We adhere to the principle of arranging no shopping stops on itineraries that are promoted as no-consumption,” Wang Fei emphasized. “All optional paid items are clearly marked in the contract, and there will never be last-minute additions. For example, for the visits to local households of all ethnic groups on the Pamir Plateau, we will prepare ethnic clothing in advance for guests to take photos, but we will never force the purchase of handicrafts.”
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Trailblazer International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
📌 Disclaimer:The itinerary information is current as of March 2026; actual implementation shall be subject to the final dispatch order of China Railway Group and the real-time policies of the scenic areas. In case of force majeure factors, the itinerary may be reasonably changed by mutual agreement between both parties.
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