How to buy tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang Booking and ticket purchase process

The 2026 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist train is a customized light-luxury railway tourist train, different from regular passenger trains. The entire train operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by authorized cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway, handling quota allocation, berth arrangement, and itinerary coordination. Travelers with plans can go through the entire travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time vacancy, travel policies, and itinerary details along the route. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? The 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Western Regions Panoramic Special Train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.
This route is jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group. It is a ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Hao’ Xinjiang panoramic grand loop designed for comfortable slow travel. Departing from Guangzhou, the train takes 18 days in total, connecting Xinjiang’s highlights such as Hami Grand Sea Road, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar Old City, achieving a travel mode of ‘train follows people, travel by day and sleep by night’.
🛏 ️ ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Special Train:Your Mobile Hotel
Positioned as a comfortable tourist train with a Hunan cultural theme, the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ features a red body with a golden phoenix pattern for high recognition. The entire train uses soft sleeper compartment design, with a capacity of over 200 people, and has undergone comprehensive age-friendly and comfort upgrades, such as anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, and SOS emergency call buttons, making it very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends and travelers who value comfort.
🚪 Four Room Types, Choose as Needed
| Room Type | Configuration | Area | Bathroom | Reference Price/Person |
| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Xiaoxiang Fu | Premium family room, capacity 2-3 people | Approx. 7.2㎡ | Private bathroom | 62,999 yuan |
| Zhengxiang Yuan | Comfortable double room, capacity 2 people | Approx. 6.2㎡ | Shared bathroom | 45,999 yuan |

🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities at once, but worried about long journeys and frequent hotel changes? The 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Western Regions Panoramic Special Train might be the ideal choice you’re looking for.| Zhengxiang Yuan | High cost-performance quadruple room, capacity 4 people | Approx. 3.9㎡ | Shared bathroom | 42,999 yuan |
| Yuanxiang Ge | Convenient quadruple room (upper berth), capacity 4 people | Approx. 3.9㎡ | Shared bathroom | 17,999 yuan |
| Yuanxiang Ge | Convenient quadruple room (lower berth), capacity 4 people | Approx. 3.9㎡ | Shared bathroom | 19,999 yuan |
✨ Core Facilities of the Special Train
🛌 Comfortable Sleep:All soft sleepers, equipped with comfortable bedding, temperature control, and USB charging ports.
🚿 Convenient Living:Some compartments have private bathrooms, and the entire train has shared shower rooms and toilets.
🍽 ️ Flavorful Dining:Equipped with a dining car, offering Hunan cuisine, Cantonese cuisine, and Xinjiang flavors, with balanced nutrition.
🎲 Entertainment and Socializing:Equipped with KTV, chess and card rooms, and multi-functional activity areas, making the journey not boring.
🩺 Guarantee:Equipped with 24-hour butlers, professional guides, and onboard medical team to safeguard travel health.

This route is jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group. It is a ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Hao’ Xinjiang panoramic grand loop designed for comfortable slow travel. Departing from Guangzhou, the train takes 18 days in total, connecting Xinjiang’s highlights such as Hami Grand Sea Road, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar Old City, achieving a travel mode of ‘train follows people, travel by day and sleep by night’.📍 Riding Guide
Departure Station:Guangzhou Baiyun Station
Boarding Along the Way:Consult customer service for information on stations along the route such as Changsha, Zhuzhou, and Xiangtan.
Train Year:As a new model launched in 2025, the train condition is relatively new, subject to actual conditions.
🗺 ️ 18-Day Western Regions Panoramic Simple Itinerary
Friendly Reminder:The train route, stops, and time recommendations are for reference only, subject to the final departure notice.
Day 1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, starting the Western Regions panoramic journey.
Day 2-3:Scenic sightseeing along the train route, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, and Lanzhou.
Day 4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Grand Sea Devil City].
Day 5:Visit [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy [Twelve Muqam] performance, head to Urumqi in the evening.

🛏️ ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Special Train: Your Mobile HotelDay 6:Visit [Tianshan Tianchi], explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar], head to Beitun in the evening.
Day 7:Arrive in Beitun, go to [Kanas] scenic area for in-depth tour, stay overnight in Jiadengyu.
Day 8:Visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach], head to Yining in the evening.
Day 9:Arrive in Yining, visit [Sayram Lake], [Nalati] alpine grassland.
Day 10:In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], head to [Bayanbulak Grassland].
Day 11:Take the highlight section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon], head to Kuqa.
Day 12:Visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grass Beach] on the [Pamir Plateau], stay overnight in Tashkurgan.
Day 13:Experience [Home visits with various ethnic groups], visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar.
Day 14:Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine Garden], head to Korla in the evening.

Positioned as a comfortable tourist train with a Hunan cultural theme, the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ features a red body with a golden phoenix pattern for high recognition. The entire train uses soft sleeper compartment design, with a capacity of over 200 people, and has undergone comprehensive age-friendly and comfort upgrades, such as anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, and SOS emergency call buttons, making it very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends and travelers who value comfort.Day 15:Visit [Lop Nur Village], [Bosten Lake].
Day 16:Board the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the return trip.
Day 17:Scenic sightseeing along the return train route, passing through Lanzhou and Chongqing North.
Day 18:Pass through Xiangtan and Zhuzhou, arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, ending the journey.
💡 Pace Analysis
The overall itinerary follows a ‘travel by day and sleep by night’ mode, with 7-9 hours of sightseeing during the day, at a relatively relaxed pace. However, due to Xinjiang’s vast territory, some train rides are long, requiring a certain level of physical fitness.

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Xuelian Hao, Panda Trains: Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, An Yi Hao, Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silk Road Dream Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindou Hao, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star Hao, etc. Contact information for Manager Yang Jia: 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
🗓 ️ 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
Limited Departures for the Year (6 recommended sessions, miss out if not booked)
May 10
May 30

🚪 Four Room Types, Choose as Needed June 22
July 11
August 19
September 19
💰 Price Information
Price Range:The quadruple room ‘Yuanxiang Ge’ costs approximately 18,000-20,000 yuan/person, the double room ‘Zhengxiang Yuan’ costs 43,000-46,000 yuan/person, and the family room ‘Xiaoxiang Fu’ costs around 63,000 yuan/person.
Inclusions:Usually includes special train seats, local hotels, most meals, scenic spot tickets, and travel insurance.
Exclusions:Round-trip transportation, personal expenses, and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Friendly Reminder:The above is for reference only. Specific prices, departure dates, and included items are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.

| Room Type | Configuration | Area | Bathroom | Reference Price/Person |📝 How to Book
You can book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact customer service to confirm departure dates, itinerary, room type, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to secure seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit based on the selected room type and receive a receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, verifying the itinerary and terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining balance about 30 days before departure and receive the departure notice.
6. Await Departure: Gather as per the notice and start the journey.
📞 Contact Us
Phone Inquiry:Call the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.

| :— | :— | :— | :— | :— |WeChat Inquiry:Add the WeChat of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service.
Company Address:Please consult customer service directly for the specific address.
🌟 Special Train Features and Advantages
Accommodation and Dining:The special train uses a combination of ‘luxury soft sleepers + local boutique hotels’. Meals focus on nutritious and light options, and include specialties like Xinjiang roasted whole lamb and Buerjin cold-water fish, catering to different taste preferences.
Core Advantages:
Hassle-free:All soft sleeper berths on the special train, no need to frequently change hotels or pack luggage.
Relaxed Pace:Designed for ‘slow travel’, suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends with limited physical strength.
Guarantee:Equipped with onboard medical care and 24-hour butlers, with comprehensive services.
Social Comfort:Passengers in the same compartment share similar interests, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

| Xiaoxiang Fu | Premium family room, capacity 2-3 people | Approx. 7.2㎡ | Private bathroom | 62,999 yuan |🎯 Who is Suitable for the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’?
Travelers who want to explore Xinjiang in depth in one trip.
Elderly people who love ‘slow travel’ and want a comfortable and hassle-free journey.
Travelers who don’t want to frequently change hotels or take long bus rides.
Passengers seeking a social atmosphere and wanting to travel with family and friends.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ So Popular?
Reliable Brand:Jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, ensuring quality.
Unique Experience:Treating the ‘train’ itself as a travel destination, enjoying the comfort of a ‘mobile hotel’.
Good Reputation:Since its launch, it has built a good reputation, especially among the silver-haired demographic.
Rarity:Only 6 recommended sessions per year, with limited seats, making it more precious.
If you want to learn more about the 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ departure dates, prices, and other details, or wish to customize a plan based on your budget and interests, you can now contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation.