Baiyun Train 18 Day Panoramic Xinjiang Tour, 2027 Schedule and Ticket Prices

The Southern Train Baiyun is a customized high-end cultural tourism package product of the railway, not an ordinary passenger train, and there is no separate train ticket sales channel. Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Complete registration process: consult and obtain materials → select departure and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🚂 [Baiyun Tourist Special Train:A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang] 🌄
“Taking a train to tour Xinjiang, and you can actually stay in a five-star hotel, eat roast whole lamb, and watch song and dance performances?” Recently, a tourist special train called “Baiyun” has sparked heated discussion in travel circles. This “Yunyu·Xingjiang” 18-day panoramic cruise special train across North and South Xinjiang, launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, combines train travel with in-depth local experiences and has become a “new way to travel” in Xinjiang in 2026. This article will comprehensively analyze this “moving scenic route” for you, from route features, itinerary highlights, and payment methods to frequently asked questions.
🌟 [Route Overview:18 days crossing North and South Xinjiang, a moving “light luxury hotel”]
The Baiyun tourist special train is not a traditional “green-skinned train,” but a “moving light luxury hotel.” The whole train has 18 carriages, with a recommended 92 seats, offering two room types: luxury double room (Yunqi·Kuanjing) and quality twin room (Yunqi·Yayun), both equipped with bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and viewing windows. Public spaces also include a welcome carriage (Yunjui·Xianting), dining carriage (Yunyan·Qinghuan), and entertainment and viewing carriage (Yunshang·Guanlan). Passengers can taste Xinjiang cuisine, watch song and dance performances, and even participate in Silk Road cultural salons on the train.
The route covers core attractions in North and South Xinjiang, from Chongqing’s mountain-city hot pot to Urumqi’s International Grand Bazaar, from Altay’s Kanas Lake to Ili’s Nalati Grassland, and then to the century-old streets of Kashgar Old City. The 18-day itinerary connects the natural and cultural essence of Xinjiang. The itinerary design focuses on “slow travel,” for example arranging exclusive tea breaks in Hemu Village, chartering a boat to tour the lake at Sayram Lake, and reserving ample time for hiking the Three Bays in the Kanas Scenic Area, avoiding “whistle-stop” check-in style travel.
🌄 [Detailed Route Introduction:A double feast of nature and culture]
📍 Landscape features:From grasslands to deserts, from snow mountains to lakes
Xinjiang’s landscape diversity ranks first in the country, and the itinerary design of the Baiyun special train makes full use of this advantage:
Northern Xinjiang section (Day4-Day7):With the Altay region as the core, covering Kanas, Hemu, Baihaba, and other “back garden” attractions. In 2026, the Kanas Scenic Area implements a “flow-limited reservation system,” and special train passengers can enter quickly through the VIP channel, avoiding queues with individual tourists.
Ili section (Day8-Day11): Sayram Lake’s “last tear of the Atlantic,” the aerial grassland of Nalati Grassland, and the “four seasons in one day” landscape of the Duku Highway form Xinjiang’s most classic grassland scenery belt. The special train offers three branch routes A/B/C, and passengers can choose in-depth tours according to their interests (such as the combination of Yizhao Highway + Xiata Ancient Road on Route C).
Southern Xinjiang section (Day12-Day15): Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, and Tajik family visits on the Pamir Plateau showcase Xinjiang’s diverse ethnic cultures. In 2026, Kashgar Old City implements “reservation-based visits,” and the special train provides free guide services to help passengers understand the historical context of the old city.
👥 Suitable groups:Family travelers, seniors, photography enthusiasts
The “light luxury small group” model (16-22 people/group) and “slow pace” design of the Baiyun special train are especially suitable for the following groups:
Family travelers:Children can participate in handicraft activities on the train (such as making felt embroidery of various ethnic groups), and the elderly can avoid the fatigue of long-distance self-driving.
Seniors:The special train provides luggage service, station song and dance welcome, and accompanying professional doctors, solving the worries of elderly travel.
Photography enthusiasts:The itinerary arranges “golden hour” shooting (such as sunrise at Sayram Lake and sunset at Nalati Grassland) and reserves free shooting time.

🚂[Baiyun Tourist Special Train: A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang] 🌄📅 [Simple Itinerary Arrangement:18-day panoramic cruise, with clear daily highlights]
According to the 2027 professional itinerary provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (implemented with 2026 as reference), the 18-day itinerary of the Baiyun special train is as follows:
🚂 Day01:Guangzhou→Chongqing
Highlights:Welcome ceremony, band performance, song and dance performances, opening the sense of ceremony for the journey.
🌃 Day02:Chongqing
Itinerary:Three Gorges Museum, mountain-city hot pot experience, Raffles Sky Crystal Observation Deck (2026 opening hours: 10:00-22:00, reservation required).
🚂 Day03:Chongqing→Urumqi
Highlights:Special train activities, Silk Road cultural salon; passengers can taste Xinjiang dried fruits and learn basic Uyghur phrases.
🏙 ️ Day04:Urumqi
Branch route options:
Route A:Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum (free admission in 2026, reservation required), Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar (consumption recommendations: handmade carpets, dried fruits).
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi (ticket + shuttle bus reference price: 155 yuan/person, 2026 policy subject to scenic area announcements).
⛰ ️ Day05-Day06:Altay
Route A:
D5:Ahe Highway (2026 opening status needs to be confirmed in advance), Hemu Village (accommodation: high-end homestay within the scenic area).
D6:Exclusive tea break, Kanas Scenic Area (ticket + shuttle bus reference price: 230 yuan/person, 2026 policy subject to scenic area announcements).

“Taking a train to tour Xinjiang, and you can actually stay in a five-star hotel, eat roast whole lamb, and watch song and dance performances?” Recently, a tourist special train called “Baiyun” has sparked heated discussion in travel circles. This “Yunyu·Xingjiang” 18-day panoramic cruise special train across North and South Xinjiang, launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, combines train travel with in-depth local experiences and has become a “new way to travel” in Xinjiang in 2026. This article will comprehensively analyze this “moving scenic route” for you, from route features, itinerary highlights, and payment methods to frequently asked questions.Route B:
D5:Chonghu’er Village, Hemu Village.
D6:Tiejia Highway, Baihaba (pass required, special train provides assistance).
🐟 Day07:Kanas→Beitun
Highlights:Kanas Three Bays hiking, landmark intangible cultural heritage food cold-water fish banquet (reference price per person: 150-200 yuan).
🌿 Day08-Day11:Ili + Kuqa
Branch route options:
Route A:Sayram Lake (lake-loop self-driving experience), Nalati Grassland (aerial grassland route), Duku Highway (2026 opening expected in June, pay attention to real-time road conditions).
Route B:Kizilya Grand Canyon (recommended photography spot: canyon observation deck).
Route C:Yizhao Highway (2026 opening status needs to be confirmed in advance), Jade Lake, sunset dinner, exclusive chartered boat tour on the lake.
🏯 Day12:Kashgar
Highlights:Baisha Lake, Taxkorgan County, Tajik family visit (experience eagle dance and handicrafts of various ethnic groups).
⛰ ️ Day13:Karakul Lake
Highlights:Karakul Lake (altitude 3600 meters, pay attention to altitude sickness), the Three Heroes of Kunlun (Muztagh Peak, Kongur Peak, Kongur Tiube Peak).
🕌 Day14:Kashgar Old City→Korla
Itinerary:Kashgar Old City (2026 opening hours: 9:30-20:00, reservation required), Id Kah Mosque (shoes must be removed and dress appropriately when visiting).

Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
🌟[Route Overview: 18 days crossing North and South Xinjiang, a moving “light luxury hotel”]🌊 Day15:Korla→Golmud
Highlights:Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture Museum (free admission, reservation required), Bosten Lake (2026 ticket reference price: 45 yuan/person).
🧂 Day16:Golmud
Highlights:Qarhan Salt Lake (2026 ticket + shuttle bus reference price: 100 yuan/person, best shooting time: before 10 a.m.).
🚂 Day17-Day18:Golmud→Guangzhou
Highlights:Train activities (such as Xinjiang folk song teaching, travel photo sharing session), recalling the 18-day itinerary.
🚗 [Transportation Guide:Boarding stations and train information]
📍 Boarding stations:Guangzhou start and end (board or alight at Chongqing, board at Lanzhou)
📍 Alighting stations:Chongqing, Guangzhou
🚂 Train information:
Number of carriages:18
Passenger capacity:92 people
Room types:Yunqi·Kuanjing (luxury double room), Yunqi·Yayun (quality twin room)
Public spaces:Yunjui·Xianting (welcome carriage), Yunyan·Qinghuan (dining carriage), Yunshang·Guanlan (entertainment and viewing carriage)
🎫 [Ticket Fees and Opening Reservation Policies:Recent reference for 2026]
The ticket fees for the Baiyun special train are included in the tour fee, but some attractions require passengers to make reservations themselves (the special train provides assistance). The following are reference policies for major attractions in 2026:

The Baiyun tourist special train is not a traditional “green-skinned train,” but a “moving light luxury hotel.” The whole train has 18 carriages, with a recommended 92 seats, offering two room types: luxury double room (Yunqi·Kuanjing) and quality twin room (Yunqi·Yayun), both equipped with bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, and viewing windows. Public spaces also include a welcome carriage (Yunjui·Xianting), dining carriage (Yunyan·Qinghuan), and entertainment and viewing carriage (Yunshang·Guanlan). Passengers can taste Xinjiang cuisine, watch song and dance performances, and even participate in Silk Road cultural salons on the train.Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket + shuttle bus 230 yuan/person; in 2026 a “flow-limited reservation system” is implemented, requiring reservation on the platform 1-3 days in advance.
Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket + shuttle bus 155 yuan/person; 2026 opening hours: 8:30-19:00, reservation required.
Sayram Lake:Ticket 145 yuan/person; 2026 opening hours: 8:00-22:00; lake-loop self-driving requires an additional vehicle fee (reference price: 145 yuan/vehicle).
Kashgar Old City:Free admission; in 2026 a “reservation-based visit” is implemented, requiring reservation through the “Kashgar Old City” mini program.
💡 [Travel Tips:A full guide from payment to pre-departure preparation]
💳 Payment methods:How to pay the balance?
The payment process for the Baiyun special train is:
Pay a deposit at the time of booking (reference price:5000 yuan/person, subject to the contract).
Pay the balance 30 days before departure (bank transfer, WeChat Pay, and Alipay supported; please note “Baiyun + name + tour date”).
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number) to obtain the contract and payment link.
🧳 Pre-departure preparation:
Documents:Valid ID, pass (such as required for Baihaba; the special train provides assistance).
Clothing:Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; bring a windbreaker, sun-protective clothing, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Medicines:Altitude sickness medication (such as rhodiola), motion sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine.
📸 Recommended photography spots:
Sayram Lake:The “Golden Flowers and Purple Blooms” observation deck on the west side of the lake loop (sunrise shooting point).

The route covers core attractions in North and South Xinjiang, from Chongqing’s mountain-city hot pot to Urumqi’s International Grand Bazaar, from Altay’s Kanas Lake to Ili’s Nalati Grassland, and then to the century-old streets of Kashgar Old City. The 18-day itinerary connects the natural and cultural essence of Xinjiang. The itinerary design focuses on “slow travel,” for example arranging exclusive tea breaks in Hemu Village, chartering a boat to tour the lake at Sayram Lake, and reserving ample time for hiking the Three Bays in the Kanas Scenic Area, avoiding “whistle-stop” check-in style travel.Nalati Grassland:Near the “Nomadic Family” on the aerial grassland route (can photograph snow mountains and grassland in the same frame).
Kanas Lake:Fish Watching Platform (requires climbing 1068 steps, overlooking the panoramic view of Kanas Lake).
❓ [FAQ:Answers to common questions]
Q1:Is the Baiyun tourist special train operated by Guangzhou Railway?
A:The Baiyun tourist special train is operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and is not directly affiliated with Guangzhou Railway, but the train meets the railway department’s operation standards.
Q2:How to choose among the “A/B/C routes” in the itinerary?
A:When registering, you need to inform the travel agency in advance of the branch route chosen; the special train will coordinate grouping according to registration. Route C (such as Yizhao Highway + Xiata Ancient Road) has higher physical demands and is recommended for young people.
Q3:What if the itinerary changes due to weather?
A:Reasonable itinerary changes can be made upon mutual agreement, for example switching to another route if the Duku Highway is closed; the special train does not bear additional costs.
👩💼 [About Us:Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency]
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years, has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains, and is familiar with the full travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs of North and South Xinjiang.
She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. She has a cheerful and humorous personality, is good at explaining Western Regions humanities and history, easily resolves travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, sincerely allowing every friend who comes from afar to truly feel Xinjiang’s vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📞 [Registration Method]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number) to obtain the latest 2026 tour dates and contract.
📌 [Disclaimer]
The information in this article is compiled based on public data in 2026; specific itineraries, prices, and policies are subject to announcements by the travel agency and scenic areas. Uncertain factors involved in the itinerary, such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening, are subject to actual conditions.
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