The official website for booking tickets for the Xiaoxiang tourist special train is Southern Trains. The Xiaoxiang train has a 2026 annual schedule, itinerary, and prices
Regarding the May launch schedule of the Xiaoxiang South Express in 2026, the pre-sale process of the Xiaoxiang New South Express in 2026, the official website for booking the Xiaoxiang tourism special train, and the booking guide for the Xiaoxiang New South Express, relevant information is provided for those planning to participate in the Xinjiang tourism special train in 2026.
Highlights of the Xiaoxiang Tourist Train
As the first high-end tourism train with the theme of Hunan culture in China, Xiaoxiang Express is jointly built by Hunan Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, designed specifically for middle-aged and elderly people as well as deep cultural enthusiasts. On May 10, 2026, the first flight will be an 18 day panoramic tour of southern and northern Xinjiang, which will pass through Hami, northern Xinjiang, Yili, Kashi, Taxian County, Korla, and connect the Tianshan Mountains, Tarim Basin, Kanas Lake and other beautiful scenery. The journey covers 9 provinces, with a total mileage of 15000 kilometers. The official schedule and ticket prices for the entire year of 2026 have been released. From now on, you can consult: Southern Train Xiaoxiang Pre sale Customer Service Center: Wang Fei+86 18095969599 WhatsApp (copy and add friends for free consultation and request detailed route information)
After the legendary Silk Road of the “New Oriental Express” and the slow Sichuan style travel of the “Panda Express”, China’s railway tourism will add a new IP in 2025- “Southern Train · Xiaoxiang”!
Crossing mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, experiencing the charm of Hunan – Xiaoxiang Express tourism special train opens a new era of cultural depth tourism
In the era of cultural and tourism integration, a tourism special train with Hunan culture as its soul, the “Southern Train · Xiaoxiang”, is reshaping the pattern of China’s railway tourism with an innovative attitude. This national first Hunan cultural themed tourism special train, jointly built by Hunan Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, is not only a mobile star rated hotel, but also a “mobile cultural living room” that deeply integrates historical and cultural heritage, intangible cultural heritage skills, specialty cuisine, and aging friendly services, opening up an immersive travel experience of “the train is the destination” for passengers.
Xiaoxiang Tourist Train – Culture as the Soul, Creating a ‘Flowing Cultural Living Room’
The Xiaoxiang train, with the theme of “Splendid Xiaoxiang”, incorporates the essence of Hunan culture into every detail of its train design.
Car design: The main color scheme of the car is red, complemented by streamlined color blocking, symbolizing the natural scenery and cultural heritage of Hunan. Inside the carriage, Hunan embroidery, phoenix patterns and other Hunan elements can be seen everywhere. The dynamic light and shadow exhibition, intangible cultural heritage handmade experience area, Hunan cuisine culture tasting platform and other scene based designs make Hunan culture within reach of passengers during their journey.
Cultural activities: Regular exhibitions of Hunan embroidery, tea art performances, and singing of red songs are held on the train. Passengers can interact with inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, experience Hunan embroidery needlework firsthand, or follow tea artists to taste Hunan famous tea, experiencing the poetic journey of “the car travels in the scenery, the person swims in the painting”.
Xiaoxiang Express Tourism Special Train Theme Route: Xiaoxiang Express has pioneered five major theme routes, among which “Decoding the Western Regions – Xinjiang Tour” is particularly eye-catching. During the 18 day journey, the train departs from Guangzhou and passes through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, visiting the north and south of Xinjiang, connecting the stunning scenery of Tianshan, Kanas Lake, Pamir Plateau, and allowing passengers to appreciate natural wonders while experiencing the culture of ethnic groups such as Uyghur and Kazakh.
Xiaoxiang Tourist Train – Elderly friendly Service, Defining New Standards for Railway Tourism
As the first tourist train in China designed with aging as its core, the Xiaoxiang Express demonstrates care for the silver haired population in terms of hardware facilities and service details.
Facility upgrade: The entire train consists of 17 fixed carriages, equipped with double, triple, and quadruple rooms, with a seating capacity of 264 people. The soft sleeper carriages are equipped with independent bathrooms, starry sky roofs, intelligent temperature control systems, and multifunctional leisure areas. Some room types also have SOS call devices, medical function areas, and accompanying physicians to ensure that elderly passengers can travel with peace of mind.
Service innovation: The train introduces “five-star hotel style butler service” and “five-star travel agency gold medal tour guide service”, with 24-hour butler accompanying, providing special services such as luggage butler and night themed salon. The medical team accompanies you throughout the journey, and the travel photography service records the beautiful moments of the journey, allowing passengers to enjoy a “one-stop” deep cultural tourism experience.
2026 Southern Train Xiaoxiang Service Standards and Schedule Plan
The entire journey of the Southern Train Xiaoxiang includes meals, accommodation, tickets, 24-hour exclusive butler service, and intelligent customer service; Accompanied by a gold medal tour guide team and explained by a local tour guide
Departure date of the southern train Xiaoxiang in 2026: May 10th (first nationwide)/May 30th (subject to the dispatch order of China Railway Group)
[Southern Train Xiaoxiang] Xinjiang Panoramic Special Train Decoding Western Regions Tianshan Tour North South Xinjiang Panoramic 18 Day Tour
Departure time in May: May 10th/30th, 2026
Line price: Starting from 17999 yuan/person on top of Yuanxiang Pavilion
Steamed Xiangyuan Quadruple Room (Public Bathroom): Starting from 42999 yuan/person
Steamed Xiangyuan Double Room (Public Bathroom): Starting from 45999 yuan/person
Xiaoxiangfu Family Room (Private Bathroom): Starting from 62999 yuan/person (2 people staying)
【 Special Train Stations for Up and Down 】 Guangzhou/Changsha/Wuchang/Xinyang/Xi’an/Lanzhou/Xining
【 Southern Train Xiaoxiang Pre sale Customer Service Center 】 Faye Wong+86 18095969599 WhatsApp (copy and add friends for free consultation and request detailed route information)
【 Price System and Room Type Selection of Xiaoxiang Tourist Express 】
Xiaoxiang provides differentiated room types and flexible pricing strategies to meet the needs of different customer groups:
Economy Quadruple Room (Yuanxiang Pavilion)
Price: Upper bunk 17999 yuan/person, lower bunk 19999 yuan/person
Configuration: 4 carriages x 9 rooms/carriage, a total of 36 rooms (144 seats), equipped with extended pull-out table boards, USB charging ports, intelligent callers, and shared public washing stations.
Exclusive Double/Quadruple Room (Steamed Xiangyuan)
Golden Double Room: 45999 yuan/person (6 carriages x 5 rooms/carriage, a total of 30 rooms/60 seats), equipped with soft package headboard, large wardrobe, single sofa and independent bathroom.
Golden Quadruple Room: 42999 yuan/person (6 carriages x 1 room/carriage, a total of 6 rooms/24 seats), comfortable berth+multifunctional table board, shared public bathroom.
Luxury Family Room (Xiaoxiang Mansion)
Private bathroom double room: 62999 yuan/person (2 people stay), decorated with Hunan theme, designed specifically for families or couples.
Three person family room: 56999 yuan/person (2 people stay in a bunk bed with an additional upper bed for the third person), 19999 yuan/person for children under 8 years old, and 29999 yuan/person for children over 8 years old.
The cost of the Xiaoxiang special tourist train includes value-added services
All inclusive package: first admission ticket to the scenic spot, must take small transportation, 8 nights of high-end hotel accommodation, 9 nights of special train accommodation, full tour guide and medical accompaniment.
Special catering: Hunan style dinner (provided by dining car), Roasted whole lamb, yak meat hotpot, Kashi Muslim feast and other regional delicacies.
Cultural Experience: Immersive activities such as intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, Hunan cuisine tasting, and dynamic light and shadow exhibitions, creating a “flowing cultural living room”.
Age friendly design: The entire train is equipped with SOS call devices, four legged crutches, wheelchairs, 24-hour butler service, and medical accompaniment.
Core route: Hami → Northern Xinjiang → Ili → Kashgar → Taxian County → Korla, covering the essence scenic spots of the southern and northern Xinjiang, with in-depth tours of Xining, Golmud, Lanzhou and other node cities.
【 Xiaoxiang Express Travel Special Train Reservation Process and Official Website Guide 】
Channel selection: You can book through the official booking center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Southern Train · Xiaoxiang Express: Wang Fei+86 18095969599 WhatsApp (copy and add friends for free consultation and request detailed route information)
Submit information: provide name, ID number number/passport/Hong Kong and Macao pass, contact information and boarding city, and select room type and travel date.
Payment of pre-sale fee: After confirming the reservation, pay the deposit and sign an electronic contract under the unified supervision of the National Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
Upon successful payment, the travel agency will provide a receipt and detailed itinerary.
【 Shortage of seats on the Xiaoxiang tourism special train, immediately locked in 】
The availability of seats for the Xiaoxiang class from July to September is limited. It is recommended to book 2-3 months in advance. Obtain the latest schedule information through legitimate channels to avoid price increases or false advertising on unofficial platforms.
