Southern Train Xiaoxiang How to Buy Tickets 2026 Ticket Buying Guide

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 targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by legitimate cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway for quota management, berth allocation, and itinerary coordination. Travelers planning to travel can go through the entire travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time schedule vacancies, 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 Special Train might be your ideal ‘mobile hotel.’
This tourist train, jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, is specifically designed for ‘slow travel + depth,’ especially suitable for travelers who want a hassle-free trip. Below is a summary of the registration portal, schedule prices, and itinerary highlights for you.
🚄 Xiaoxiang Hao Special Train Overview
The ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ is positioned as a Xinjiang panoramic grand loop product under the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Hao’ brand, an 18-day long-distance tourist train connecting northern and southern Xinjiang.
Travel Mode:Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ mode, with nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, effectively reducing travel fatigue.
Core Experience:No backtracking throughout the journey, visiting Xinjiang’s highlights such as Hami Grand Sea Road, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City in one go.
Train Configuration:All soft sleeper compartments, priced per person, paired with local boutique hotel accommodations.
Target Audience:The product design leans towards age-friendliness, equipped with elderly-friendly facilities and onboard services, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends, as well as travelers who prefer a worry-free, effortless trip and dislike frequent hotel changes.
🛌 Train Room Types and Facilities
The train offers various room types, all priced per person, to meet different travel needs. All price and room type information is subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Xiaoxiang Mansion (Premium Family Room)

🚂 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 Special Train might be your ideal ‘mobile hotel.’Configuration:Approximately 7.2 sqm, with bathroom, capacity 2-3 people.
Reference Price:62,999 yuan/person.
Suitable for:Families or friends who value privacy and comfort.
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room (Comfortable Double Room)
Configuration:Approximately 6.2 sqm, shared bathroom.
Reference Price:45,999 yuan/person.
Suitable for:Couples or friends seeking cost-effectiveness and private space.
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room (High Cost-Effectiveness Quad Room)
Configuration:Approximately 3.9 sqm, shared bathroom.
Reference Price:42,999 yuan/person.
Suitable for:Friends or family traveling together, budget-friendly.
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room (Convenient Multi-Bed Room)

This tourist train, jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and China Railway Guangzhou Group, is specifically designed for ‘slow travel + depth,’ especially suitable for travelers who want a hassle-free trip. Below is a summary of the registration portal, schedule prices, and itinerary highlights for you.Configuration:Approximately 3.9 sqm, shared bathroom, with upper and lower berths.
Reference Price:Upper berth 17,999 yuan/person; lower berth 19,999 yuan/person.
Suitable for:Travelers on a budget who require ‘clean and sleepable’ accommodations.
🚆 Train Features and Services
Elderly-Friendly Design:All soft sleeper, equipped with anti-slip flooring, accessible handrails, SOS emergency call buttons, etc., ensuring safety for the elderly.
Entertainment Facilities:Features multi-functional carriages like KTV and mahjong leisure areas to enrich the travel experience.
Professional Team:Equipped with 24-hour travel butlers, professional guides, and onboard medical staff throughout the journey, providing ‘butler-style’ service.
📍 Boarding and Assembly
Train Departure:Guangzhou Baiyun Station.
Stops Along the Way:Depending on the railway operation chart and travel agency arrangements, stops may include Changsha, Wuchang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, Zhengzhou, Xiangtan, Zhuzhou, etc. Specific boarding and alighting stations and transfer plans are subject to the final travel notice and actual railway arrangements.
🗓 ️ 2026 Schedule and Itinerary
Prices and Tour Dates

🚄 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Special Train OverviewLimited Annual Schedules (6 recommended periods, miss out if not booked)
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Train Room Types and Price List (Priced Per Person)
Xiaoxiang Mansion:62,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-Bed Room:45,999 yuan/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-Bed Room:42,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Upper Berth:17,999 yuan/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-Bed Room Lower Berth:19,999 yuan/person
Friendly Reminder:The above are reference prices; actual prices may fluctuate due to schedule, policies, etc. Please refer to the contract or confirmation on the day.*
Simple Itinerary Overview
Friendly Reminder:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; please refer to the final travel notice for specifics.*

The ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ is positioned as a Xinjiang panoramic grand loop product under the ‘Southern Train·Xiaoxiang Hao’ brand, an 18-day long-distance tourist train connecting northern and southern Xinjiang.Day 1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station around 23:40 on the special train, starting the Western Regions panoramic journey.
Day 2-3:Scenic sightseeing along the train route, passing through Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, Lanzhou, etc.
Day 4:Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit [Hami Grand Sea Devil City].
Day 5:Visit [Prince’s Mansion], enjoy [Twelve Muqam] performance, head to Urumqi in the evening.
Day 6:Visit [Tianshan Tianchi], explore [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar], head to Beitun in the evening.
Day 7:Arrive in Beitun, visit [Kanas] scenic area, stay overnight in Jia Deng Yu.
Day 8:Visit [Hemu] ancient village, [Colorful Beach], head to Yining in the evening.

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 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 Enjoy, Kunming Hao, Lindou Hao, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star Hao, etc. Manager Yang Jia’s contact: 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
Day 9:Arrive in Yining, visit [Sayram Lake], [Nalati] Sky Grassland.
Day 10:In-depth visit to [Nalati Grassland], head to [Bayinbuluke].
Day 11:Take the essence section of [Duku Highway], visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], head to Kuche.
Day 12:Visit [Karakul Lake] on the [Pamir Plateau], [Stone City], [Golden Grass Beach], stay overnight in Tashkurgan.
Day 13:Experience [Home visits with various ethnic groups], visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar.

Travel Mode: Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ mode, with nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, effectively reducing travel fatigue.Day 14:Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine Garden], head to Korla in the evening.
Day 15:Visit [Lop Nur Village], [Bosten Lake].
Day 16:Board the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the return trip.
Day 17:Scenic sightseeing on the return train route, passing through Lanzhou, Chongqing North.
Day 18:Pass through Xiangtan, Zhuzhou, arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40, ending the journey.
💡 Itinerary Pace Analysis
Sightseeing Duration:Most full-day itineraries include 7-10 hours of sightseeing, with some core scenic areas (like Kanas, Nalati) possibly longer.
Rest Arrangements:Adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ mode, ensuring about 8 hours of nighttime rest daily. However, on some full-day sightseeing days, 1-2 hours of rest are arranged at noon, making the overall itinerary relaxed.
📝 How to Register and Book
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact the travel agency customer service to confirm the 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, contact information, etc., of all travelers to reserve intended seats.

Core Experience: No backtracking throughout the journey, visiting Xinjiang’s highlights such as Hami Grand Sea Road, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, and Kashgar Old City in one go.3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining full amount as agreed before departure. After confirming receipt, the customer service will issue the travel notice, boarding guide, and luggage checklist.
📞 Registration Inquiry
Phone:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service
WeChat:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service
Detailed information such as the travel agency address can be obtained by contacting customer service.*
💰 Cost Explanation and Service Standards
Service Standards
Accommodation:Train sleeper berths throughout the journey (according to selected room type) + local boutique hotels in Xinjiang.
Transportation:Special train seats, local air-conditioned tourist buses.

Train Configuration: All soft sleeper compartments, priced per person, paired with local boutique hotel accommodations.Meals:Group meals on the train and locally. Land meal standard approximately 50-80 yuan/person, specialty meals approximately 100-150 yuan/person, including Xinjiang roast whole lamb, cold-water fish, etc. Flavors cater to both northern and southern tastes, mainly light and less oily/spicy; details can be confirmed upon inquiry.
Services:24-hour travel butler, quality guide, onboard medical staff, tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Insurance:Includes travel agency liability insurance; it is recommended to purchase travel accident insurance separately.
Excluded Items
Personal expenses (such as beverages, laundry, phone calls, etc.).
Scenic spot tickets and optional entertainment items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, etc.
Single room supplement for solo travelers (the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing).
Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.*
✨ Special Train Features and Advantages
1. Relaxed Pace, Travel by Night, Sightsee by Day: Nighttime travel, daytime sightseeing, eliminating the fatigue of ‘sleep on the bus, take photos at stops,’ especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.
2. Comfortable Accommodation, Worry-Free Travel: Soft sleeper on the train + local hotels, no need to pack luggage and change accommodations daily, greatly saving energy.

Target Audience: The product design leans towards age-friendliness, equipped with elderly-friendly facilities and onboard services, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends, as well as travelers who prefer a worry-free, effortless trip and dislike frequent hotel changes.3. Elderly-Friendly Service, Thoughtful: All soft sleeper and elderly-friendly facilities, equipped with onboard medical staff and 24-hour butler, giving family peace of mind.
4. All-Inclusive for Designated Items in Itinerary, Effortless: Train seats, hotel accommodations, most meals, scenic spot tickets, and shuttle bus fees are included, reducing extra expenses and worries.
5. Social Aspect, Journey Not Boring: Entertainment areas on the train, with fellow passengers mostly of similar age, facilitating chatting and entertainment, making the journey not lonely.
👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who is Suitable for the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’?
Middle-aged and Elderly Friends:Relaxed pace, thoughtful service, ideal ‘slow travel’ choice.
Family Travel:A large family sharing the train, sightseeing together during the day, resting in rooms at night, harmonious and joyful.
Travelers Who Dislike Hassle:No need to frequently change hotels and transportation throughout the journey, an ideal way for effortless travel.
❤ ️ Why is the ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ Highly Favored?
1. Reliable Brand: Jointly created by Hunan Culture, Sports, and Tourism Group and Guangzhou Railway Group, quality assured.
2. Good Reputation: Since its launch, it has received a lot of positive feedback from middle-aged and elderly tourists, with a positive market response.
3. Unique Experience: Turns the train itself into a travel destination, offering various services like dining, entertainment, and socializing on board.
4. Timely Season: May to September is the best time for Xinjiang’s scenery and climate, with the train schedule covering spring, summer, and autumn.
If you want to learn more about the 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang Hao’ schedule, prices, or detailed itinerary, it is recommended to contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency as soon as possible.