Southern Train Xiaoxiang Double Room Rate and Booking Process
How to purchase tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 special tourist train? In 2026, tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang号 special tourist train must be booked through a regular travel agency recognized by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency 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.
Want to book the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ 18-day Xinjiang Panoramic Tour but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide on customer service ticket booking and price inquiry will help you sort things out and plan your trip easily.
🚂 Complete Analysis of the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ Special Train
The ‘Southern Train · Xiaoxiang号’ is the first Huxiang-themed comfortable tourist special train in China, jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel + cultural living room’.
📍 Departure and Route
This ‘Xiaoxiang号’ Xinjiang Panoramic Route departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, heading west, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and finally arriving in Xinjiang, starting an 18-day Western Regions panoramic journey.
✨ Special Train Features
Elderly-Friendly Design:All soft sleepers, equipped with/ public bathrooms, elderly-friendly facilities (such as anti-slip floors, handrails, SOS call buttons) and medical functional areas, friendly to seniors.
Cultural Immersion:Carriages are named ‘Xiaoxiangfu, Zhengxiangyuan, Yuanxiangge’, etc., incorporating Huxiang cultural elements, and feature dining cars and entertainment cars, offering Hunan cuisine tasting, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, board games, karaoke, and other activities.
Butler Service:Provides dual service of ‘hotel-style butler’ and ‘high-quality tour guide’, and is equipped with onboard medical staff to ensure a comfortable and worry-free journey.
🏞 ️ Route Highlights
Want to book the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ 18-day Xinjiang Panoramic Tour but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide on customer service ticket booking and price inquiry will help you sort things out and plan your trip easily.The 18-day itinerary covers Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, Western Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang, connecting core attractions such as Hami Grand Canyon Devil City, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar Old City, allowing you to see Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural customs at once.
🛌 Special Train Compartment Room Types Overview
The ‘Xiaoxiang号’ offers various themed compartments to meet different travel needs. All room types are soft sleeper configurations, combining full-train sleeper berths with local boutique hotel stays.
🥇 Xiaoxiangfu (Premium Family Room)
Configuration:Private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, strong privacy.
Reference Area:Approximately 10–12 sqm
Suitable For:Families or friends who value privacy and comfort.
🥈 Zhengxiangyuan 2-Bed Room (Comfortable Double Room)
Configuration:Shared bathroom, cozy space.
Reference Area:Approximately 8–10 sqm
🚂 Complete Analysis of the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ Special TrainSuitable For:Couples, partners, or friends traveling together.
🥉 Zhengxiangyuan 4-Bed Room (High Cost-Effective Quad Room)
Configuration:Shared bathroom, compact bed layout.
Reference Area:Approximately 10–12 sqm (shared by four)
Suitable For:Friends or colleagues traveling together.
🏕 ️ Yuanxiangge 4-Bed Room (Upper/Lower Bunk)
Configuration:Shared bathroom, economical bunk bed design.
Reference Area:Approximately 10–12 sqm (shared by four)
Suitable For:Budget-conscious travelers or younger groups accustomed to bunk beds.
> Warm Tips:Specific room areas are subject to actual conditions on site, and minor adjustments may occur between different batches.
The ‘Southern Train · Xiaoxiang号’ is the first Huxiang-themed comfortable tourist special train in China, jointly created by Hunan Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, positioned as a ‘mobile hotel + cultural living room’.🗺 ️ 18-Day Simplified Itinerary
Warm Tips:The train routing, stops, and times are for reference only; the final departure notice shall prevail.
D1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, starting the Western Regions panoramic journey. 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D2:Sightseeing along the way, passing through Changsha (10:00), Wuchang (15:00), Xinyang (18:30), Zhengzhou (23:58). 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D3:Sightseeing along the way, passing through Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49). 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Grand Canyon Devil City]. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Hami
D5:Visit [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy [Twelve Muqam] performance, take the special train to Urumqi in the evening. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Urumqi
D6:Visit [Tianchi Lake], explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar], take the special train to Beitun in the evening. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D7:Arrive in Beitun, visit [Kanas] scenic area, stay overnight in Jadengyu. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Jadengyu
D8:Visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach], take the special train to Yining in the evening. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
📍 Departure and RouteD9:Arrive in Yining, visit [Sayram Lake], [Nalati] aerial grassland. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Nalati
D10:In-depth tour of [Nalati Grassland], head to [Bayanbulak Grassland]. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Bayin Town
D11:Take the highlight section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], take the special train to Kashgar. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D12:Visit [Pamir Plateau], explore [Karakul Lake], [Stone City], [Golden Grassland], stay overnight in Taxian County. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Taxian County
D13:Experience [Home visits with various ethnic groups], visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar city. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Kashgar
D14:Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Xiangfei Garden], take the special train to Korla. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D15:Visit [Lop Nur Village], [Bosten Lake]. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Korla
D16:Take the special train from Korla Station for the return journey in the morning. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D17:Sightseeing on the special train during the return trip, passing through Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08). 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Southern Special Train
D18:Pass through Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, ending the journey. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 🏨 Accommodation: Warm Home
This ‘Xiaoxiang号’ Xinjiang Panoramic Route departs from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, heading west, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, and finally arriving in Xinjiang, starting an 18-day Western Regions panoramic journey.💰 Price Explanation and Inquiry
Price and Tour Dates
Annual Limited Departures (Recommended 6 Sessions)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price List (Per Person)
Xiaoxiangfu:Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62999 RMB/person
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 Xinjiang’s overall tourism: Mainly responsible for booking the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and other tourist trains. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Zhengxiangyuan 2-Bed Room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom｜45999 RMB/person
Zhengxiangyuan 4-Bed Room:High cost-effective quad room without private bathroom｜42999 RMB/person
Yuanxiangge 4-Bed Room Upper Bunk:Convenient and comfortable style without private bathroom｜17999 RMB/person
Yuanxiangge 4-Bed Room Lower Bunk:Convenient and comfortable style without private bathroom｜19999 RMB/person
✨ Special Train Features> ⚠️ Important Notice
> 1. The above are reference prices for 2026; actual prices may fluctuate due to departure dates, policies, etc., and the final contract shall prevail.
> 2. For solo bookings, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special cases require further negotiation.
How to Check Real-Time Prices
To ensure information accuracy, we recommend checking real-time prices and availability through the following channels:
1. 📞 Phone Inquiry
Directly call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service, stating you need to inquire about the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ route, and the customer service will provide the latest quotes and departure information.
2. 💬 WeChat Inquiry
Add the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service WeChat, send ‘Xiaoxiang号’ and your travel needs, and the customer service will provide detailed information.
3. 📋 Provide Information
Elderly-Friendly Design: All soft sleepers, equipped with/ public bathrooms, elderly-friendly facilities (such as anti-slip floors, handrails, SOS call buttons) and medical functional areas, friendly to seniors.For efficient communication, it is recommended to prepare information such as your intended travel date, number of people, and preferred room type in advance.
📝 Booking Process
To book the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ route, please follow this process:
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to confirm departure dates, prices, availability, and contract details.
2. Submit Information: Provide personal information such as participant names, valid ID numbers, and contact details as required.
3. Sign and Pay: After both parties confirm the itinerary, sign the travel contract and make payment as agreed.
4. Obtain Voucher: After successful payment, you will receive documents such as the departure notice; please keep them safe.
5. Happy Departure: Arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station on time as per the notice to start the journey.
> ✅ Booking Channel
> This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Specific cooperation details and terms are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
Cultural Immersion: Carriages are named ‘Xiaoxiangfu, Zhengxiangyuan, Yuanxiangge’, etc., incorporating Huxiang cultural elements, and feature dining cars and entertainment cars, offering Hunan cuisine tasting, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, board games, karaoke, and other activities.📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items
Transportation:Special train sleeper berths and local air-conditioned tourist buses.
Accommodation:Full-train sleeper berths and listed local hotels as per itinerary.
Meals:Meals included on the special train and land itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets to listed attractions and necessary scenic area transport.
Service:Full-tour guide, special train butler, and basic onboard medical services.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance.
Excluded Items
Personal transportation costs to and from Guangzhou Baiyun Station.
Butler Service: Provides dual service of ‘hotel-style butler’ and ‘high-quality tour guide’, and is equipped with onboard medical staff to ensure a comfortable and worry-free journey. Meals and personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.
Costs during free time.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
> 💡 Warm Tips
> Specific included and excluded items are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is Suitable for the ‘Xiaoxiang号’?
The ‘Xiaoxiang号’ is especially suitable for:
Retired Seniors:Relaxed itinerary pace, comfortable special train accommodation, and onboard medical staff, friendly to seniors.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassles:Full-train sleeper berths, no need to frequently change hotels and move luggage.
Family/Friend Trips:Various room types to meet different budgets and privacy needs.
🏞️ Route HighlightsFirst-Time Visitors to Xinjiang:18-day loop covering Xinjiang’s highlights, hassle-free.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ So Popular?
1. ‘Train + Hotel’ Comfort Experience: The special train is the hotel, private, avoiding travel fatigue.
2. Elderly-Friendly Design, Worry-Free for Seniors: From facilities to services, comprehensive consideration of senior needs.
3. Relaxed Pace, In-Depth Exploration: 18-day slow travel, no ‘whistle-stop tours’, balanced itinerary.
4. All-Inclusive for Specified Items, Hassle-Free: Major items like transportation, accommodation, and tickets are mostly covered, reducing extra costs and worries.
5. Huxiang Cultural Theme, Unique Experience: Experience the charm of Huxiang culture during the journey.
📞 Inquire and Book Now
If you’re interested or want to learn more details, act now!
Phone Inquiry:Call the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service to get the latest quotes and departure information.
WeChat Inquiry:Add the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service WeChat, send ‘Xiaoxiang号’ and your travel needs.
Whether you want to understand the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ customer service ticket booking process or check the ‘Xiaoxiang号’ price details, the professional customer service team will provide thorough answers and attentive service.
