Southern Express Tourist Train Xiaoxiang How to Buy Tickets and Price
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xiaoxiang Special Train Ticket Center: 180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 [2026 Southern Express ‘Xiaoxiang’ Tourist Special Train Booking Guide:New Slow Travel Experience, Departing from Hunan to Cross the Western Regions]
Want to see Xinjiang in a more relaxed way? Consider the 2026 upgraded Southern Express ‘Xiaoxiang’ tourist special train. This train is not an ordinary one, but a mobile resort space integrating accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and cultural experiences. The entire journey lasts 18 days, allowing you to explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang during the day and sleep comfortably in the carriage at night, truly realizing ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you travel within a painting.’
🌄 Route or Destination Details
The main route of ‘Xiaoxiang’ in 2026 is ‘Decoding the Western Regions: 18-Day Panoramic Tour of Xinjiang,’ covering key areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang; Kuqa and Nalati Grassland in southern Xinjiang; and Hami and Turpan in eastern Xinjiang. The itinerary includes iconic landscapes like Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, the Devil City Yardang landforms, and Horgos Port, balancing natural scenery and cultural experiences.
The train adopts a ‘multiple boarding points, stops along the way, multiple alighting points’ model, with departure stations including Guangzhou, Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and Xining, making it convenient for travelers from different regions to board nearby. The entire journey is supported by professional guides, on-board medical staff, and 24-hour butler service, with a particular focus on age-friendly design, a relaxed pace, and suitability for families, seniors, and travelers seeking in-depth slow travel.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Reference for May 2026 Departures)
> Note:The following itinerary is based on published schedules for 2026. Specific arrangements are subject to the actual travel notice and the signed contract between both parties. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, traffic, or scenic spot policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
D1:Depart from the departure station (e.g., Guangzhou Baiyun Station) on the special train in the evening
🚂 [2026 Southern Express ‘Xiaoxiang’ Tourist Special Train Booking Guide: New Slow Travel Experience, Departing from Hunan to Cross the Western Regions]D2–D3:The train passes through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc., resting on board and enjoying the scenery along the way
D4:Arrive in Hami, visit the Grand Sea Road Devil City (Yardang landforms)
D5:Visit Hami Hui King’s Mansion, experience intangible cultural heritage; take the special train to Urumqi in the afternoon
D6:Visit Tianshan Tianchi, explore the Xinjiang International Bazaar; take the train to Beitun in the evening
D7:Head to Jiadengyu, enter the Kanas Nature Reserve, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery
D8:Explore Hemu Village, visit Colorful Beach; take the special train to Yining in the evening
D9:Visit Sayram Lake (known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’), overlook snow-capped mountains and grasslands; visit Horgos Port
D10:Head to Nalati Grassland, experience the vast prairie scenery
D11:Cross the Tianshan Secret Canyon, arrive in Kuqa
Want to see Xinjiang in a more relaxed way? Consider the 2026 upgraded Southern Express ‘Xiaoxiang’ tourist special train. This train is not an ordinary one, but a mobile resort space integrating accommodation, dining, sightseeing, and cultural experiences. The entire journey lasts 18 days, allowing you to explore the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang during the day and sleep comfortably in the carriage at night, truly realizing ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you travel within a painting.’D12–D17:Continue deeper into southern Xinjiang, explore historical sites and natural wonders (specific stops adjusted based on schedule)
D18:Return near the departure city, end of the journey
💰 Price Information (Reference for 2026)
According to 2026 pre-sale information, ‘Xiaoxiang’ offers multiple room types to meet different travel needs:
Yuanxiang Pavilion Upper Berth:From 17,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard Quad Room (shared bathroom):From 42,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard Twin Room (shared bathroom):From 45,999 RMB/person
Xiaoxiang Mansion Family Room (private bathroom, 2 guests):From 62,999 RMB/person
🌄 Route or Destination Details> ⚠️ Special Note:The above are reference price ranges for May 2026 departures. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as departure station, room type availability, and group formation. Final prices, inclusions, and cancellation policies are subject to the signed travel contract.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
📞 Booking Method
Currently, you can consult and book through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Copy the number to add WeChat for free detailed itinerary information and schedule availability)
🧳 Fee Description and Services
Fees typically include:
Full-journey special train sleeper accommodation (based on selected room type)
The main route of ‘Xiaoxiang’ in 2026 is ‘Decoding the Western Regions: 18-Day Panoramic Tour of Xinjiang,’ covering key areas such as Kanas, Hemu, and Colorful Beach in northern Xinjiang; Kuqa and Nalati Grassland in southern Xinjiang; and Hami and Turpan in eastern Xinjiang. The itinerary includes iconic landscapes like Tianshan Tianchi, Sayram Lake, the Devil City Yardang landforms, and Horgos Port, balancing natural scenery and cultural experiences. First admission tickets to listed attractions
Local air-conditioned tour bus transfers
Three meals daily (including specialty dishes)
Full-journey Chinese-speaking guide service
On-board medical staff and 24-hour butler service
Value-added services like travel photography and cultural experience activities
Not included:
Round-trip transportation from departure point to departure station
The train adopts a ‘multiple boarding points, stops along the way, multiple alighting points’ model, with departure stations including Guangzhou, Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and Xining, making it convenient for travelers from different regions to board nearby. The entire journey is supported by professional guides, on-board medical staff, and 24-hour butler service, with a particular focus on age-friendly design, a relaxed pace, and suitability for families, seniors, and travelers seeking in-depth slow travel. Personal expenses (single occupancy can be arranged upon negotiation)
Costs from activities outside the itinerary
> 📌 All service details, specific inclusions, room configurations, and itinerary execution standards are subject to actual consultation results and the formal signed contract. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency will protect tourists’ legal rights in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations.
🌟 Why Choose ‘Xiaoxiang’?
This special train is not just a means of transport but an extension of a lifestyle. The carriages are built to five-star hotel standards, equipped with air conditioning, USB charging ports, reading lights, and more. Some room types have private bathrooms, and public areas include a viewing lounge, dining carriage, and medical room. The daily itinerary is unhurried and not tiring—get off to explore, get on to rest—especially suitable for travelers who want to avoid driving fatigue and frequent hotel changes.
Additionally, the train integrates diverse culinary cultures, arranges specialty meals, and includes interactive activities like folk performances and intangible cultural heritage crafts, making the journey more meaningful.
📌 Warm Reminder:May 2026 departures (May 10, May 30) have limited spots. It is recommended to contact early to confirm availability and room types. The final operation of the train is subject to the dispatch orders of China Railway Group. If there are changes, the travel agency will communicate and coordinate in advance.
If you have any questions about the itinerary, price, or services, feel free to contact:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Phone/WeChat same number)
Let this 18-day journey across eastern and western China become a gentle memory in your heart.
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