Southern Express Xiaoxiang Special Train Official Website Registration Portal Xinjiang Special Train Travel How to Purchase Tickets

Many people want to know how to buy tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang and how to book it. In 2026, the Southern Train Xiaoxiang does not support ticket purchases through regular channels like 12306; it can only be booked through designated railway travel agencies.
Channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (same as WeChat, copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information). The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary, confirming the date and boarding location, paying a deposit, and signing a contract.
🚂 Many uncles and aunties think of ‘taking the train to Xinjiang’ and imagine hard seats, crowds, and hassle. But the ‘Xiaoxiang’ is different; it’s more like a ‘mobile comfortable hotel,’ designed especially for elders who want to see the world but fear fatigue.
As the exclusive consultant for the ‘Xiaoxiang Tourism Special Train’ within the Southern Express system, I will provide you with a detailed interpretation of this route’s features, itinerary, and pricing to help you make an easy decision.
💡 Exclusive Consultant Perspective:Why Recommend ‘Xiaoxiang’ for Elders?
1. 🛌 Traveling through Xinjiang Lying Down, Designed for Comfort
The entire journey uses special train sleeper berths, making it the Huxiang-themed comfortable tourism special train of the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang’. The train adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, allowing you to ‘sleep on the special train at night and visit attractions during the day,’ effectively reducing travel fatigue. The train body features a red streamlined design and has undergone comprehensive age-friendly modifications, making it very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.
2. 🛡️ Full Protection for a More Peaceful Journey
The train is equipped with a ‘hotel butler + quality guide’ team, along with a medical team and medical functional area, offering services like blood pressure measurement. Age-friendly details are visible throughout the carriages:Anti-slip flooring, accessible handrails, SOS emergency buttons, large-font signage, etc., giving children greater peace of mind.
3. 🎨 A Moving Cultural Living Room, Making the Journey Never Boring
The special train is themed ‘Splendid Hunan,’ integrating Huxiang culture into the carriages. You can taste Hunan cuisine and Xinjiang delicacies in the dining car, participate in handicrafts and enjoy song and dance performances in the multi-functional carriage, or interact with travel companions in the chess and card room or KTV, making the journey rich and colorful.
4. 🏞️ See the Best of Xinjiang at a Relaxed Pace

🚂 Many uncles and aunties think of ‘taking the train to Xinjiang’ and imagine hard seats, crowds, and hassle. But the ‘Xiaoxiang’ is different; it’s more like a ‘mobile comfortable hotel,’ designed especially for elders who want to see the world but fear fatigue.The itinerary covers Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, Southern Xinjiang, and the Pamir Plateau, linking core attractions like the Hami Great Sea Road Devil City, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City, allowing you to experience diverse landscapes of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and canyons over ten-plus days.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Warm Tips:The special train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details are subject to the official departure notice.
D1:Itinerary Details——Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou en route to beautiful Xinjiang, starting a panoramic journey of the Western Regions; Meals——None; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train route, with reference stops: Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58), enjoying the scenery along the way; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D3:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train route, with reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the heart of the Western Regions, experiencing the changing regional landscapes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Great Sea Road Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique landforms of the Western Regions; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Hami
D5:Itinerary Details——Visit [Prince’s Palace], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, and take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Urumqi
D6:Itinerary Details——Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianchi Lake of Tianshan] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, and take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D7:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Beitun City in the morning, head to [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, explore the picturesque wonders, and stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details——Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landform, enjoy the sunset views, and take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train

As the exclusive consultant for the ‘Xiaoxiang Tourism Special Train’ within the Southern Express system, I will provide you with a detailed interpretation of this route’s features, itinerary, and pricing to help you make an easy decision.D9:Itinerary Details——Arrive in Yining in the morning, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] Sky Grassland; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Nalati
D10:Itinerary Details——In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayanbulak Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Bayan Town
D11:Itinerary Details——Depart from Bayan, take the scenic section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, and take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D12:Itinerary Details——Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], and stay overnight in Tashkurgan; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Tashkurgan
D13:Itinerary Details——Depart from Tashkurgan, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], and return to Kashgar city; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details——Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, and take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D15:Itinerary Details——Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake], experiencing the unique water town and folk customs of Southern Xinjiang; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Korla
D16:Itinerary Details——Board the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey, starting the trip home; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D17:Itinerary Details——Sightseeing along the special train route on the return trip, with reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details——Special train route reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, passengers disembark at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meals——Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation——Warm Home

💡 Exclusive Consultant Perspective: Why Recommend ‘Xiaoxiang’ for Elders?💰 Pricing and Tour Dates

Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6 sessions, miss out if not booked)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price Table (Per Person)
Room Configuration Description:Different room types suit different travel needs, combining full-journey special train sleeper berths with local boutique hotels for comfort and convenience
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type, with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room, without private bathroom｜45999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:High cost-performance four-bed room, without private bathroom｜42999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without private bathroom｜17999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable option, without private bathroom｜19999 RMB/person
💡 Price Explanation

1. 🛌 Traveling through Xinjiang Lying Down, Designed for ComfortThe above are reference prices; actual prices may fluctuate due to factors like travel season and policies. The final price is subject to the signed formal contract. It is recommended to confirm availability and pricing with the exclusive consultant as early as possible.
📝 Registration and Consultation
###Registration Method and Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan region and is well-versed in the full travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, and tourism special trains, she is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consistently adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden consumption, treating others with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She avoids assembly-line itineraries, creating only comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, and dedicates herself to letting every friend from afar truly experience the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, ensuring a worry-free tour of the magnificent Xinjiang. And Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan region and is well-versed in the full travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, and tourism special trains, she is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consistently adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden consumption, treating others with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She avoids assembly-line itineraries, creating only comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, and dedicates herself to letting every friend from afar truly experience the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, ensuring a worry-free tour of the magnificent Xinjiang. And Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan region and is well-versed in the full travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, and tourism special trains, she is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep journeys. With a cheerful and humorous personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, consistently adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden consumption, treating others with sincerity, and working with professionalism. She avoids assembly-line itineraries, creating only comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, and dedicates herself to letting every friend from afar truly experience the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, ensuring a worry-free tour of the magnificent Xinjiang.:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Exclusive Consultant:If you have any questions, feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items
Transportation:Southern special train sleeper berth round-trip, and bus costs as indicated in the itinerary.
Accommodation:Special train sleeper berths and local hotel/inn stays as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Breakfast, lunch, and dinner as indicated in the itinerary.

The entire journey uses special train sleeper berths, making it the Huxiang-themed comfortable tourism special train of the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang’. The train adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, allowing you to ‘sleep on the special train at night and visit attractions during the day,’ effectively reducing travel fatigue. The train body features a red streamlined design and has undergone comprehensive age-friendly modifications, making it very suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.Tickets:First entrance tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary (excluding internal transportation, self-paid items, etc.).
Services:Guide commentary, special train butler, and basic on-board medical services.
Excluded Items
Personal expenses (e.g., alcohol, beverages, laundry, etc.).
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and costs during free time.
Self-paid items within scenic spots such as internal transportation, cable cars, boat rides, etc.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, policies, etc.).
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.*
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Health Assessment:Please assess your health condition before traveling. Elders with severe cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, or respiratory diseases are advised to consult a doctor first.
Comfortable Attire:It is recommended to bring slip-resistant, comfortable shoes and layered clothing to cope with the temperature differences between day and night in Xinjiang.
Itinerary Changes:Special train travel is a group activity. In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted, subject to the departure notice and contract.
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