How to buy tickets for the Southern Train Xiaoxiang Online booking operation
The 2026 Xiaoxiang Hao tourist train is a customized light-luxury railway tourist train, different from regular passenger trains. The entire train operates with a directional quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by authorized cultural and tourism institutions cooperating with the railway, handling quota allocation, berth assignment, and itinerary coordination. Travelers planning a trip can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s train center for registration, berth selection, contract signing, and other complete travel procedures, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and detailed itinerary along the way. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities at once, but worried about the travel fatigue? The 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Western Regions Panoramic Train might be your ideal ‘slow travel’ option.
This train is jointly created by Hunan Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, positioned as a Xinjiang panoramic grand loop product under the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Hao’ brand. It is designed for tourists seeking comfort and convenience, especially suitable for those who want to ‘see sights during the day and rest at night.’ The train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, allowing you ample time over 18 days to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes.
🛏 ️ ‘Mobile Hotel’ Compartment Overview
The ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ is a luxury soft-sleeper tourist train, with the entire train using compartment-style berths, avoiding the crowding and inconvenience of traditional hard sleepers. The interior is comfortable and features age-friendly designs such as non-slip floors, accessible handrails, and emergency call buttons, ensuring travel and rest quality.
Room type configurations are as follows:
🥇 Xiaoxiang Mansion (Premium Room Type)
Layout: 2–3 person room (approx. 7.2㎡)
Bathroom: Private bathroom
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities at once, but worried about the travel fatigue? The 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Western Regions Panoramic Train might be your ideal ‘slow travel’ option.Reference price: 62,999 yuan/person
🥈 Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person room (Comfortable Double Room)
Layout: 2-person room (approx. 6.2㎡)
Bathroom: Shared bathroom
Reference price: 45,999 yuan/person
🥉 Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person room (High Cost-Effectiveness)
Layout: 4-person room (approx. 3.9㎡)
Bathroom: Shared bathroom
Reference price: 42,999 yuan/person
This train is jointly created by Hunan Cultural, Sports, and Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, positioned as a Xinjiang panoramic grand loop product under the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Hao’ brand. It is designed for tourists seeking comfort and convenience, especially suitable for those who want to ‘see sights during the day and rest at night.’ The train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, allowing you ample time over 18 days to deeply experience Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes.🏕 ️ Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person room (Economical)
Layout: 4-person room (approx. 3.9㎡), with upper and lower berths
Bathroom: Shared bathroom (without shower)
Reference price: Upper berth 17,999 yuan/person | Lower berth 19,999 yuan/person
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices per person; actual prices may fluctuate due to schedule, policies, etc., please refer to the final contract.
🗓 ️ Itinerary and Schedule
1. 2026 Departure Dates
Limited to 6 sessions per year; miss it and wait until the next year:
May 10
🛏️ ‘Mobile Hotel’ Compartment Overview May 30
June 22
July 11
August 19
September 19
2. 18-Day Simplified Itinerary Overview
D1: Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, starting the Western Regions panoramic journey.
D2-D3: Sightseeing along the train route, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Zhengzhou, Xi’an, Lanzhou.
D4: Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Dahaidai Devil City].
The ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ is a luxury soft-sleeper tourist train, with the entire train using compartment-style berths, avoiding the crowding and inconvenience of traditional hard sleepers. The interior is comfortable and features age-friendly designs such as non-slip floors, accessible handrails, and emergency call buttons, ensuring travel and rest quality.D5: Visit [Huiwangfu], enjoy [Twelve Muqam] performance, head to Urumqi in the evening.
D6: Visit [Tianshan Tianchi], explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar], head to Beitun in the evening.
D7: Arrive in Beitun, visit [Kanas] scenic area, stay overnight in Jadengyu.
D8: Visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach], head to Yining in the evening.
D9: Arrive in Yining, visit [Sayram Lake], [Nalati] aerial grassland.
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with Xinjiang-wide tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Train: Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, Anyi Hao, Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silk Road Dream Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindou Hao, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star Hao, etc. Manager Yang Jia’s contact: 133 2555 9266 (same for mobile and WeChat)
D10: In-depth visit to [Nalati Grassland], head to [Bayinbuluke Grassland].
D11: Take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], head to Kuche.
D12: Visit [Karakul Lake] on the [Pamir Plateau], [Stone City], [Golden Grass Beach], stay overnight in Tashkurgan.
Room type configurations are as follows:D13: Experience [Home visits with various ethnic groups], visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar.
D14: Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Princess Garden], head to Korla in the evening.
D15: Visit [Lop Nur Village], [Bosten Lake].
D16: Board the return train from Korla Station in the morning.
D17: Sightseeing along the train route, passing through Lanzhou, Chongqing North.
D18: Pass through Xiangtan, Zhuzhou, arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, ending the journey.
> Warm Tips:The train route and station recommendations are for reference only; please refer to the final departure notice. The itinerary pace is ‘travel by night, tour by day,’ with relatively ample daytime sightseeing time, but some long-distance travel days may have long rides, so it’s advisable to prepare mentally in advance.
💰 Cost Explanation
1. Items Included in the Cost
🥇 Xiaoxiang Mansion (Premium Room Type)Transportation: Full-trip special train sleeper seats and local air-conditioned tourist buses.
Accommodation: Special train sleeper berths and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals: Meals included on the train and during the land itinerary, generally breakfast is buffet or table service, main meals are mostly shared tables, with arrangements for Xinjiang specialty dishes.
Tickets: First entrance tickets for listed attractions and mandatory scenic area shuttle buses.
Services: Full-trip guide commentary, 24-hour butler service, and onboard medical support.
Insurance: Includes travel agency liability insurance; it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance separately.
2. Items Not Included in the Cost
Personal expenses and self-funded items not listed in the itinerary.
(Single travelers will be accommodated in shared rooms where possible).
Layout: 2–3 person room (approx. 7.2㎡) Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, etc.
> Price Note:Prices in the text are reference ranges; actual costs are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 Registration and Consultation
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact customer service to confirm schedule, itinerary, room type, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide traveler names, valid ID numbers, etc., to secure seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit based on the selected room type and receive a receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, verifying the itinerary and terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining balance about 30 days before departure and receive the departure notice.
Bathroom: Private bathroom📞 Consultation Methods
Phone: Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service
WeChat: Add Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service on WeChat
> Warm Tips:Specific boarding points, transfer arrangements, etc., please confirm with customer service during registration.
✨ Special Train Features and Advantages
🛌 Comfort and Convenience: ‘Travel by night, tour by day’ mode eliminates the hassle of frequently changing hotels. The train is equipped with bathrooms, age-friendly facilities, and entertainment areas, like a mobile star-rated hotel.
👨 👩👧👦 Attentive Service: Full-trip butler, guide, and medical team, especially friendly to elderly tourists.
🏞 ️ In-depth Experience: 18-day tour around Xinjiang, covering the essence of Eastern, Northern, and Southern Xinjiang, with a relaxed pace suitable for slow travel.
👍 Good Reputation: Since its launch, it has gained a good reputation among silver-haired tourists for its comfortable experience and attentive service.
If you desire a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth Xinjiang trip, consider this ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Western Regions Panoramic Train.
