Xiaoxiang Special Train Booking Official Guide Xiaoxiang Tourist Special Train Price List

How to buy tickets for the 2026 New Southern Xiangxiao Tourism Special Train? The New Southern Xiangxiao train requires purchasing tickets 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.
🚂 Many friends from Guangzhou planning a trip to Xinjiang often encounter two headaches:Either they have to frequently change hotels and move luggage, spending more time on the road than visiting attractions; or they want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go but waste a lot of energy repeatedly planning transportation connections. The 2026 New Southern Express tourism special train departing from Guangzhou can solve these travel pain points. You can sit in a comfortable soft sleeper carriage, follow the train northward, and slowly enjoy the changing scenery along the way without packing luggage and changing accommodations daily. The relaxed pace is suitable for travelers of all ages.
🗺 ️ ● Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The 2026 New Southern Express special train features all-soft-sleeper carriage design, with 17 carriages in total, 90 rooms, and capacity for about 264 passengers. The carriages incorporate multiple Hunan cultural elements, with multi-functional entertainment carriages and specialty dining cars. During the journey, you can enjoy leisure activities in the entertainment carriage and taste various cuisines in the dining car. Each room is equipped with smart temperature control, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, USB charging sockets, and SOS emergency call systems. Different room types come with shared or private bathrooms, catering to family trips, group travel, and solo travelers.
This special train departing from Guangzhou focuses on a panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, with a round trip of 18 days. It passes through cities like Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, eventually entering Xinjiang to cover multiple famous attractions in eastern, northern, and southern Xinjiang. You can experience various landscapes such as Yardang landforms, alpine lakes, snowy mountains and grasslands, highland wetlands, and ancient city culture in one go, without needing to plan multiple separate itineraries.
Main destinations along the way include:
🍂 Hami Area:Visit the Yardang landforms of the Great Sea Road Devil City, tour the Hami Royal Palace, learn about local intangible cultural heritage, and enjoy special song and dance performances.

🚂 Many friends from Guangzhou planning a trip to Xinjiang often encounter two headaches: either they have to frequently change hotels and move luggage, spending more time on the road than visiting attractions; or they want to visit both northern and southern Xinjiang in one go but waste a lot of energy repeatedly planning transportation connections. The 2026 New Southern Express tourism special train departing from Guangzhou can solve these travel pain points. You can sit in a comfortable soft sleeper carriage, follow the train northward, and slowly enjoy the changing scenery along the way without packing luggage and changing accommodations daily. The relaxed pace is suitable for travelers of all ages.🏔 ️ Urumqi Area:Visit Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, enjoy the scenery of alpine lakes and surrounding snow-capped mountains and vegetation, and explore the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar to experience the lively market atmosphere.
🌲 Altay Area:Explore the Kanas Nature Reserve, stroll through Hemu Village to feel the leisurely atmosphere of a primitive village, and visit the Colorful Beach to enjoy the intertwining scenery of Yardang landforms and rivers.
💧 Yili Area:Tour Sayram Lake, enjoy the natural scenery of clear lake water with surrounding grasslands and snow-capped mountains, and visit the Nalati Grassland to experience the vast landscape.
⛰ ️ Pamir Plateau Area:Travel along the highway to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grass Beach to experience the unique highland scenery, and participate in home visits with various ethnic groups to learn about local customs.
🏯 Kashgar Area:Stroll through the old city of Kashgar, watch the opening ceremony, visit the Fragrant Concubine Garden and other cultural attractions, and feel the historical and cultural atmosphere of the old city.
🌊 Korla Area:Explore the Lop Nur Village, visit the Lotus Sea World of Bosten Lake, and experience the unique landscape where desert and lake blend.
📅 ● Simple Itinerary Reference

🗺️ ● Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsDue to factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, and railway scheduling, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement. Below is a reference 18-day itinerary from Guangzhou:
D1:Depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station at 23:00 on the special train, officially starting the journey.
D2-D3:The train travels along the way, stopping at cities like Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou. You can enjoy the changing scenery from south to north in the carriage or participate in leisure activities in the entertainment carriage.
D4:The special train arrives in Hami. Visit the Great Sea Road Devil City, check into a local hotel in Hami, and enjoy local specialties on your own.
D5:Visit the Hami Royal Palace, tour the local intangible cultural heritage protection center, watch special song and dance performances, then take the special train to Urumqi.
D6:Visit Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, explore the Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar, then take the special train to Beitun.
D7:The special train arrives in Beitun. Take a bus to Jiadengyu and visit the Kanas Nature Reserve.

The 2026 New Southern Express special train features all-soft-sleeper carriage design, with 17 carriages in total, 90 rooms, and capacity for about 264 passengers. The carriages incorporate multiple Hunan cultural elements, with multi-functional entertainment carriages and specialty dining cars. During the journey, you can enjoy leisure activities in the entertainment carriage and taste various cuisines in the dining car. Each room is equipped with smart temperature control, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, USB charging sockets, and SOS emergency call systems. Different room types come with shared or private bathrooms, catering to family trips, group travel, and solo travelers.D8:Visit Hemu Village and Colorful Beach, then take the special train to Yining.

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D9:The special train arrives in Yining. Visit Sayram Lake and Horgos Port, then check into a local hotel in Yining.
D10:Visit the Nalati Grassland, then take the special train to Kuqa.
D11:Visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, watch special song and dance performances, then take the special train to Kashgar.
D12:The special train arrives in Kashgar. Travel to the Pamir Plateau, visit Karakul Lake, Stone City, and Golden Grass Beach, then check into a local hotel in Tashkurgan.
D13:Participate in home visits with various ethnic groups, visit Baisha Lake, then return to Kashgar and check into a local hotel.
D14:Visit the old city of Kashgar (including the opening ceremony) and the Fragrant Concubine Garden, then take the special train to Korla.

This special train departing from Guangzhou focuses on a panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, with a round trip of 18 days. It passes through cities like Changsha, Wuchang, Xinyang, Xi’an, and Lanzhou, eventually entering Xinjiang to cover multiple famous attractions in eastern, northern, and southern Xinjiang. You can experience various landscapes such as Yardang landforms, alpine lakes, snowy mountains and grasslands, highland wetlands, and ancient city culture in one go, without needing to plan multiple separate itineraries.D15:The special train arrives in Korla. Visit Lop Nur Village and the Lotus Sea World of Bosten Lake, then check into a local hotel in Korla.
D16:Depart from Korla on the special train to start the return journey.
D17-D18:The train stops at cities like Lanzhou, Xi’an, Xinyang, Wuchang, and Changsha along the way, finally arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun Station, ending the entire trip.
💰 ● Price Explanation
The reference prices for the 2026 New Southern Express special train from Guangzhou vary by room type. Below are the reference starting prices for the 2026 schedule. Actual prices may fluctuate due to departure schedule, room type selection, and market supply and demand. Specific prices are subject to the signed contract:
Yuansiangge Four-Bed Upper Berth:From 17,999 RMB/person
Zhengxiangyuan Four-Bed (Shared Bathroom):From 42,999 RMB/person

Main destinations along the way include:Zhengxiangyuan Two-Bed (Shared Bathroom):From 45,999 RMB/person
Xiaoxiangfu Family Room (Private Bathroom):From 62,999 RMB/person
Tip: Prices and availability are subject to real-time information from customer service. Prices may vary by schedule, and the final signed confirmation prevails. In 2026, the special train has 7 available schedules: May 10, May 30, June 21, July 11, August 21, September 10, and September 29. Schedules may change due to railway adjustments; please confirm in advance.
📞 ● Registration Method
Travelers interested in inquiring or registering can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation hotline is 181-3962-2229, and the same number can be added on WeChat for inquiries. The specific address of the travel agency can be obtained from customer service. If you have special travel needs, such as a large group or elderly/children requiring special care, please inform the staff in advance to coordinate services.
📋 ● Fee and Service Explanation
Reference fees generally include: accommodation in the corresponding special train room type, land hotel accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary, meals as specified, guide services, and support staff services. Services may vary by room type. Specific inclusions, service standards, and itinerary change rules are subject to actual consultation and contract.
During the trip, if unforeseen circumstances such as weather changes, road condition changes, temporary policy changes at scenic areas, or railway schedule adjustments occur, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement. The division of rights and responsibilities for changes is based on the signed travel contract and relevant laws such as the Tourism Law and Contract Law. Before traveling, it is recommended to understand the climate characteristics of the destination, prepare appropriate clothing, sunscreen, and common medications, ensure you are physically fit for long-distance travel, and inform staff of any special dietary restrictions in advance.
2026 New Southern Xiangxiao Tourism Special Train Ticketing Center Hotline: 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.