Xiaoxiang Special Train Departing from Changsha Ticket Prices and Booking Process
How to purchase tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang Special Tourist Train? In 2026, tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang Special Tourist Train must be booked through a railway-certified travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 “Xiaoxiang” Special Train:A mobile home for slow travel in the Western Regions, an 18-day panoramic Xinjiang tour
In this fast-paced era, a truly relaxed, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang tour is especially precious. In 2026, the “Xiaoxiang” special tourist train redefines long-distance travel with the concept of a “land cruise” — no need to frequently change hotels or drag luggage around, with integrated arrangements for dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. It is particularly suitable for tourists who value experience, have limited physical strength, or wish to travel with ease.
🌄 Route Starting Point and Features:Departing from Lingnan, traversing China’s geography textbook
The “Xiaoxiang” special train departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station (D1 approx. 23:40 departure), heading west through Changsha, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, deep into the Xinjiang hinterland, covering Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, the Ili River Valley, Southern Xinjiang’s Pamir Plateau, and the edge of the Tarim Basin, eventually returning to Guangzhou in a loop. The entire journey lasts about 18 days, covering nearly 10,000 kilometers.
The biggest highlight of this route is its relaxed pace, with dense attractions but no rush. Each day features 1-2 core scenic spots, allowing ample time for sightseeing and rest. It also adopts a combined accommodation model of “special train + boutique hotels,” preserving the nostalgic romance of train travel while ensuring stays at local quality hotels at key points (such as Kanas, Nalati, and Kashgar) for comfort and immersion.
Compared to other tourist trains, the “Xiaoxiang” special train particularly emphasizes crowd suitability: meals are light with less oil, and softness/hardness can be adjusted; carriages are equipped with on-board doctors and emergency medical equipment; there are no forced shopping sessions throughout the journey, with a high ratio of service staff and meticulous care for the elderly. Therefore, retirees, family groups, photography enthusiasts, and tourists who cannot tolerate long car rides especially favor this route.
🚂 “Xiaoxiang” Special Train: A mobile home for slow travel in the Western Regions, an 18-day panoramic Xinjiang tour🛏 ️ Detailed Compartment Configuration:Privacy and cost-effectiveness combined
The “Xiaoxiang” offers multiple room types to meet different budgets and travel needs:
Xiaoxiang Suite:Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, strong privacy, total compartment area about 12 square meters
Zhengxiang Yuan 2-person Room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom, suitable for two travelers
Zhengxiang Yuan 4-person Room:High cost-effectiveness 4-person room without private bathroom, suitable for friends and family
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable type without private bathroom, affordable price
In this fast-paced era, a truly relaxed, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang tour is especially precious. In 2026, the “Xiaoxiang” special tourist train redefines long-distance travel with the concept of a “land cruise” — no need to frequently change hotels or drag luggage around, with integrated arrangements for dining, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment. It is particularly suitable for tourists who value experience, have limited physical strength, or wish to travel with ease.Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Lower Berth:Also a convenient type, lower berth is more accessible, suitable for those with limited mobility
All compartments are equipped with constant temperature air conditioning, large viewing windows, and 24-hour hot water supply systems. Bed linens are changed daily, creating a home-like secure environment.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Included as per local factual text)
Warm Tips:The train routing, stops, and times are for reference only; the final departure notice shall prevail
D1:Itinerary Details — Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, heading to beautiful Xinjiang to start the panoramic Western Regions tour; Meal Arrangement — None; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details — Sightseeing along the special train route, reference stops: Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58), enjoying the scenery along the way; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D3:Itinerary Details — Sightseeing along the special train route, reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions hinterland, experiencing the changing regional scenery; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
🌄 Route Starting Point and Features: Departing from Lingnan, traversing China’s geography textbookD4:Itinerary Details — Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Dahaidai Devil City] to explore the Yadan wonders and experience the unique Western Regions landforms; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Hami
D5:Itinerary Details — Visit [Huiwang Mansion], enjoy the [Twelve Muqam] intangible cultural heritage performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Urumqi
D6:Itinerary Details — Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to capture the picturesque lake scenery, explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, take the special train to Beitun in the evening; Meal Arrangement — 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 scenery, stay overnight in Jadengyu; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Jadengyu
D8:Itinerary Details — Depart from Jadengyu, visit [Hemu] ancient village and [Colorful Beach] Danxia landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D9:Itinerary Details — Arrive in Yining in the morning, head to [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then visit [Nalati] aerial grassland; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Nalati
The “Xiaoxiang” special train departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station (D1 approx. 23:40 departure), heading west through Changsha, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, deep into the Xinjiang hinterland, covering Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, the Ili River Valley, Southern Xinjiang’s Pamir Plateau, and the edge of the Tarim Basin, eventually returning to Guangzhou in a loop. The entire journey lasts about 18 days, covering nearly 10,000 kilometers.D10:Itinerary Details — In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], then head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland] to experience the grandeur of Swan Lake and the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Bayin Town
D11:Itinerary Details — Depart from Bayin, take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, take the special train to Kashgar in the evening; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D12:Itinerary Details — Depart from Kashgar, head to [Pamir Plateau], visit [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Tashkurgan County
D13:Itinerary Details — Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to feel the folk customs, visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar city; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details — Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei Garden], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, take the special train to Korla in the evening; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D15:Itinerary Details — Depart from Korla, visit [Lop Nur Village] and [Bosten Lake], experience the unique water town and folk customs of Southern Xinjiang; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Korla
D16:Itinerary Details — Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the official return journey, starting the trip home; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
The biggest highlight of this route is its relaxed pace, with dense attractions but no rush. Each day features 1-2 core scenic spots, allowing ample time for sightseeing and rest. It also adopts a combined accommodation model of “special train + boutique hotels,” preserving the nostalgic romance of train travel while ensuring stays at local quality hotels at key points (such as Kanas, Nalati, and Kashgar) for comfort and immersion.D17:Itinerary Details — Sightseeing along the special train return route, reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D18:Itinerary Details — Reference stops along the special train route: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, tourists get off at nearby stops and return to their warm homes; Meal Arrangement — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Warm Home
💰 Price Description (Included as per local factual text)
Annual Limited Departures (6 recommended sessions, miss and it’s gone):
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years 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 Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinfu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price Table (Per Person Pricing):
Compared to other tourist trains, the “Xiaoxiang” special train particularly emphasizes crowd suitability: meals are light with less oil, and softness/hardness can be adjusted; carriages are equipped with on-board doctors and emergency medical equipment; there are no forced shopping sessions throughout the journey, with a high ratio of service staff and meticulous care for the elderly. Therefore, retirees, family groups, photography enthusiasts, and tourists who cannot tolerate long car rides especially favor this route.Xiaoxiang Suite:62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Yuan 2-person Room:45,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Yuan 4-person Room:42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Upper Berth:17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Lower Berth:19,999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may fluctuate due to factors such as departure session and room availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract between both parties.
📞 How to Book? Clear and Transparent Process
🛏️ Detailed Compartment Configuration: Privacy and cost-effectiveness combined1. Contact the booking manager: Call or add WeChat to consult Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
2. Obtain detailed materials: Request the latest itinerary PDF, room type diagrams, and contract template
3. Confirm departure session and room type: Choose a suitable departure date and berth based on personal needs
4. Sign the travel contract: Complete signing electronically or on paper
5. Pay the fee: Pay the tour fee as per the contract agreement
6. Receive the departure notice: Obtain detailed assembly information and precautions 7-10 days before departure
The “Xiaoxiang” offers multiple room types to meet different budgets and travel needs:📋 Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Inclusions:
Full-journey special train sleeper berths and hotel accommodation
Meals and breakfasts as listed in the itinerary
First admission tickets and scenic area shuttle buses
Professional guides and on-board service staff
Travel accident insurance
Xiaoxiang Suite: Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, strong privacy, total compartment area about 12 square meters❌ Exclusions:
Transportation from various locations to Guangzhou Baiyun Station
Personal expenses, beverages (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases need separate negotiation)
Voluntary self-funded activities such as the Xiangfei Garden light show
> Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing
❤ ️ Why is the “Xiaoxiang” Consistently Popular?
Zhengxiang Yuan 2-person Room: Comfortable double room without private bathroom, suitable for two travelersHassle-free and Effort-saving:Luggage stays on the train throughout, no need to repeatedly move luggage
Reasonable Pace:Daily attractions are streamlined, avoiding fatigue-style check-ins
Attentive Service:On-board doctors, butler-style service, customizable meals
Crowd Fit:Especially suitable for tourists aged 50+ and family trips
Seasonal Precision:6 departure sessions cover late spring to early autumn, avoiding severe cold and sandstorm peaks
📞 Inquire Now:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to obtain Manager Yang Jia’s contact information and learn about availability and detailed arrangements.
💬 WeChat Consultation:You can also add WeChat via Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service, send “Xiaoxiang + departure date” to get a personalized quote.
This journey spanning east and west is not just about seeing scenery, but also about rediscovering the ease and warmth that travel should have.
