How to Book the Xiaoxiang Train: Booking Channels Explained

The Xiaoxiang is booked by tourist route and departure date; the train name alone does not determine the price or the boarding point. Below is a summary of the current routes, the differences between rooms, the booking steps and how to check the costs, so you can prepare your travel requirements before contacting Zudong.

1. First choose a current route and departure date

Decoding the Western Regions · Tianshan Journey, 18-day North and South Xinjiang tour

• Departure date: no future departures can be confirmed yet; please enquire before arranging your trip
• Reference starting price: ≈ USD 2,978.17 per person
• See the day-by-day itinerary, room types and costs for this route

The above is catalogue information checked on 13 November 2026. Different routes may combine nights on board with nights in ground hotels; this should not be read as staying on the train every night. The assembly city and the actual boarding station may also differ, so each item should be checked against the departure notice.

2. How to compare room types

Xiaoxiang Mansion Family Room

Room area: 7.2 square metres; capacity: 3 people; sharing allowed: no.

There are 18 such rooms across the train (6 per carriage, 3 carriages in total). Each has a luggage cabinet, tea table, movable lounge chair, bedside cabinet, electric heater, sockets with USB ports, a call button and more. Premium eco-friendly bedding ensures a comfortable sleep, and the separate wet and dry bathroom area combines practicality with privacy. The space is cleverly designed and a perfect choice for family travel.; ◇Separate wet and dry independent bathroom; ◇Large bed plus single bed: 1.5m*2m*1; 0.8m*2m*1

Zhengxiang Court Twin Room

Room area: 6.2 square metres; capacity: 2 people; sharing allowed: no.

There are 30 such rooms across the train (5 per carriage, 6 carriages in total), 60 berths in all, with shared bathrooms. Each compartment has an upholstered headboard, a large wardrobe, a wall cabinet, 1 single sofa, a pull-out small table, a call button, sockets with USB ports and more. The facilities are complete and the layout is cosy, meeting guests' varied needs on a pleasant journey. This is an ideal choice for a private two-person trip and also the best choice for travelling with close friends.; ◇Convertible twin beds: 0.8m*2m*2

Zhengxiang Court Four-Person Room

Room area: 3.9 square metres; capacity: 4 people; sharing allowed: no.

There are 6 such rooms across the train, 24 berths in all. The four-person rooms are arranged crosswise, perpendicular to the direction of the tracks; the upper berth can be folded away, turning the room into a separate two-person room. Both upper and lower berths have sliding privacy curtains, and the rooms can accommodate 12–24 people. Each compartment has a small table, a call button, sockets with USB ports and more.; ◇Bed type: 0.8m*2m*4

Yuanxiang Pavilion Four-Person Room

Room area: 3.9 square metres; capacity: 4 people; sharing allowed: yes.

Each carriage has 9 four-person compartments, with 4 carriages in total, 144 berths in all. Each compartment has an extended pull-out small table, tea table, bedside cabinet, sockets with USB ports, a call button and more. Although there is no private bathroom, each carriage has washing stations and shared toilets at the rear.; ◇Bed type: 0.8m*2m*4

Room types described in the train introduction may not be sold on every route. Please confirm, for your chosen date, which room types are available, whether they have a private bathroom, the bed layout, the sharing conditions and how children are charged for berths.

3. How to submit a booking

1. Go to the Xiaoxiang page, open the relevant route and check the day-by-day itinerary, dates and room types.
2. Prepare the number of travellers, the mix of adults and children, your preferred room type, the assembly city and your contact details, and submit your request through the booking entry on the page.
3. A consultant will check availability and provide a complete quotation; submitting a request does not mean the berth is confirmed or paid for.
4. After confirming the travel contract, payment arrangements and cancellation and change terms, pay as agreed.
5. Before departure, obtain the assembly time, location and luggage requirements, and travel according to the departure notice.

You can also call +86-23-88721881 for enquiries, or send your departure date, number of travellers and room type requirements to service@zudong.cn so that a written proposal is kept on record.

4. How to check what the fare includes and excludes

Please use the cost breakdown for your chosen route and do not apply the standards of other routes directly. Before signing, confirm item by item: the train berth, ground hotels, number of meals, tickets and shuttle buses, transfer scope, and whether guides and service staff are included. Separately confirm long-distance transport to and from the assembly city, the single-room supplement, children's costs, upgrade items, personal expenses and insurance arrangements.

The stated starting price is only a reference price for the corresponding product and cannot replace the final quotation for a specific date and room type. If the page currently shows no departures or prices, please enquire first; past departure dates should not be taken as evidence of berths currently on sale.

5. Cancellation, changes and travel preparation

The cut-off dates for cancellation, the deduction percentages, deposits and name-change conditions may differ between routes. Please read the cancellation and change terms for the specific product before paying, and confirm whether issued transport tickets and hotels involve separate losses. Do not interpret "name change allowed" as meaning a free change at any time.

Check the accommodation location each day against the itinerary, along with long-distance road travel and walking arrangements; for routes that involve high-altitude activities or border checks, confirm the participation conditions and required documents in advance.

6. Enquiries and contracting party

Enquiry and booking services for Zudong Rail Journeys are provided by Chongqing Zudong International Travel Service Co., Ltd. Company information is available at About Zudong. When signing, check the contracting party, the services included and the payment details. Travel agency booking services and the train operator are different concepts.

Sources and enquiries

• The train and current routes
• Original article
• Enquiry phone: +86-23-88721881
• Email: service@zudong.cn

Original article date: 2026-06-26; information checked: 2026-11-13. The starting price does not mean a berth has been confirmed; departures, room types and costs are subject to the route information and contract checked at the time of booking.

USD estimates use the 2026-11-13 exchange rate. Confirm the final amount and payment currency when booking.