Guangzhou Departure New Southern Express 2026 Xiaoxiang Special Train How to Register

How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train? The New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train requires booking through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Departing from Guangzhou, take the ‘Xiaoxiang’ train to leisurely explore Xinjiang — 2026 Huxiang Culture Theme Tour Train Registration Guide
Tired of the travel pace of rushing between attractions, dragging luggage, and scrambling for tickets? Why not try the newly upgraded 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang’ tour train. This 18-day Western Regions panoramic journey starting from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, with a ‘travel by night, tour by day, train follows people’ model, lets you leisurely traverse most of China, deep into the heart of Xinjiang, to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities. No need to frequently change hotels throughout the trip—play during the day, sleep at night, truly achieving ‘traveling in a painting, resting in the heart’.
🌄 Route Highlights:Mobile Cultural Living Room, Immersive Slow Travel Experience
The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a themed tour train co-supported by Hunan cultural tourism resources and the China Railway system, with Huxiang culture as its core, blending comfort and cultural appeal. The entire train consists of 17 soft sleeper carriages, with a capacity of about 264 people. Interior decorations incorporate intangible cultural heritage elements like Xiang embroidery and lacquer fans, creating a ‘mobile cultural living room’ atmosphere.
The train is equipped with a multi-functional entertainment carriage (including KTV, mahjong, reading area), a themed dining car, the ‘Qin Xiaoxiang’ observation restaurant, and features a medical area, travel photography services, and cultural experience activity zones. The carriages have been fully age-friendly renovated, with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS call devices, smart temperature control systems, and 24-hour hot water. Some room types also include private bathrooms, balancing functionality and comfort.
The itinerary covers three major regions: Eastern Xinjiang, Northern Xinjiang, and Southern Xinjiang, connecting key destinations such as Hami, Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Kashgar, Kuqa, and Bayanbulak. It includes over 20 classic attractions like the Great Sea Road Devil City, Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu Ancient Village, Colorful Beach, Duku Highway, and Lop Nur Village, combining natural wonders and cultural relics.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (subject to final confirmation)
> Warm Tips:The train route, stops, and times are for reference only; the final details will be based on the official departure notice.

🚂 Departing from Guangzhou, take the ‘Xiaoxiang’ train to leisurely explore Xinjiang — 2026 Huxiang Culture Theme Tour Train Registration GuideD1: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 Western Regions panoramic journey; Meals — None; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D2: Itinerary Details — Sightseeing along the train route, passing through 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 train route, passing through reference stops: Xi’an (10:12), Lanzhou (19:49), gradually approaching the Western Regions, experiencing the changing landscapes; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train
D4:Itinerary Details — Arrive in Hami in the afternoon, visit the [Great Sea Road Devil City] to explore the unique Yadan landforms and experience the distinctive Western Regions terrain; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Hami
D5:Itinerary Details — Visit [Hui Wang Fu] and enjoy the [Twelve Mukam] intangible cultural heritage performance, then take the special train to Urumqi in the evening; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Urumqi
D6:Itinerary Details — Depart from Urumqi, visit [Tianshan Tianchi] to admire the picturesque lake scenery, explore the [Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar] to experience Western Regions folk customs, then 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 the [Kanas] scenic area for an in-depth tour, exploring the picturesque landscapes, 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 landforms, enjoy the sunset scenery, then take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the evening; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train

Tired of the travel pace of rushing between attractions, dragging luggage, and scrambling for tickets? Why not try the newly upgraded 2026 ‘Xiaoxiang’ tour train. This 18-day Western Regions panoramic journey starting from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, with a ‘travel by night, tour by day, train follows people’ model, lets you leisurely traverse most of China, deep into the heart of Xinjiang, to see snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities. No need to frequently change hotels throughout the trip—play during the day, sleep at night, truly achieving ‘traveling in a painting, resting in the heart’.D9:Itinerary Details — Arrive in Yining in the morning, visit [Sayram Lake] to enjoy the highland blue lake scenery, then tour [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 Secret Grand Canyon], arrive in Kuqa, then 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 Grass Beach], stay overnight in Tashkurgan County; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Tashkurgan County
D13:Itinerary Details — Depart from Tashkurgan County, experience [Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups] to learn about local customs, visit [White Sand Lake], return to Kashgar city; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Kashgar
D14:Itinerary Details — Visit [Kashgar Old City], [Id Kah Mosque], [Fragrant Concubine Garden], deeply experience the charm of Kashgar ancient city, then 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], experience the unique water town and folk customs of Southern Xinjiang; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Korla
D16:Itinerary Details — Take the special train from Korla Station in the morning for the return journey, starting the trip home; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train

🌄 Route Highlights: Mobile Cultural Living Room, Immersive Slow Travel ExperienceD17:Itinerary Details — Sightseeing along the train route on the return trip, passing through reference stops: Lanzhou (8:51), Chongqing North (21:08); Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Southern Special Train

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D18:Itinerary Details — The special train passes through reference stops: Xiangtan (10:14), Zhuzhou (11:08), arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 19:40. Passengers from various locations disembark nearby and return to their warm homes; Meals — Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner; Accommodation — Warm Home
💰 Price Information (2026 Reference)
Limited Annual Departures (6 recommended sessions, miss out if not booked):
May 10, May 30, June 22, July 11, August 19, September 19
Special Train Room Types and Price List (per person):
Xiaoxiang Mansion:Premium room type with private bathroom, capacity 2-3 people, maximum privacy｜62,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiang Courtyard 2-person Room:Comfortable double room without private bathroom｜45,999 RMB/person

The ‘Xiaoxiang’ is a themed tour train co-supported by Hunan cultural tourism resources and the China Railway system, with Huxiang culture as its core, blending comfort and cultural appeal. The entire train consists of 17 soft sleeper carriages, with a capacity of about 264 people. Interior decorations incorporate intangible cultural heritage elements like Xiang embroidery and lacquer fans, creating a ‘mobile cultural living room’ atmosphere.Zhengxiang Courtyard 4-person Room:High-value 4-person room without private bathroom｜42,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Upper Berth:Convenient and comfortable style without private bathroom｜17,999 RMB/person
Yuanxiang Pavilion 4-person Room Lower Berth:Convenient and comfortable style without private bathroom｜19,999 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors like departure session and room availability. The final details are subject to the signed travel contract.
📞 How to Register?
You can inquire and register for the ‘Xiaoxiang’ special train through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229 (please note ‘Xiaoxiang Inquiry’ when adding)

The train is equipped with a multi-functional entertainment carriage (including KTV, mahjong, reading area), a themed dining car, the ‘Qin Xiaoxiang’ observation restaurant, and features a medical area, travel photography services, and cultural experience activity zones. The carriages have been fully age-friendly renovated, with anti-slip floors, accessible handrails, SOS call devices, smart temperature control systems, and 24-hour hot water. Some room types also include private bathrooms, balancing functionality and comfort.Registration process includes:Confirm departure session and boarding point → Choose room type → Submit identity information → Sign a formal travel contract. Professional assistance is provided throughout, making it convenient for families, seniors, and first-time railway travelers.
ℹ️ Cost Inclusions and Service Description
Costs typically include:
✅ Full-trip special train sleeper + local boutique hotel accommodation (7 nights on land + 10 nights on the train)
✅ All meals as listed (breakfast and lunch/dinner, totaling 37 meals)
✅ First admission tickets to attractions and scenic area transportation
✅ Full-trip quality guide + train butler service
✅ Onboard medical care, travel photography, cultural experience activities, and other supporting services
> Special Note: Factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening status, and railway scheduling may lead to minor itinerary adjustments. Both parties can agree on reasonable optimizations. All service content and cancellation/change rules are based on the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, with specifics subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
If you wish to explore Xinjiang in a more relaxed, cultural, and worry-free way, the ‘Xiaoxiang’ might be the travel style you’ve been waiting for. Contact customer service now to secure your precious 2026 seat!
2026 New Southern Xiaoxiang Tour Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase