Baiyun Train Ticket Prices Complete Package Pricing Overview for the Chinese Literary Theme Special Train

How can I buy tickets and book for the 2027 Baiyun Express? The Baiyun Express is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open ticket sales through the 12306 channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
[Baiyun Express Train:A moving “Chinese-style scholarly mansion,” opening in-depth roaming across North and South Xinjiang]
Train positioning:A moving “cultural reception hall”
The country’s first luxury tourist train themed around a “Chinese-style scholarly family” — the Baiyun Express — takes “low density, slow travel” as its core design concept. The entire train is recommended to have 18 carriages and 92 tourist seats, with per-capita activity space exceeding 10㎡. The train adopts a “mobile accommodation + in-depth scenic spot tours” model. Tourists rest while the special train moves at night and enjoy immersive tours at destinations during the day, with no need to carry luggage throughout the trip. Carriage interiors blend Chinese aesthetics with modern comfort. From the four-door welcome hall to the sightseeing tea seats, from custom tableware to intangible cultural heritage handmade experiences, it creates a travel experience where “outside the train is scenery, inside the train is life.”
Compartment configuration:Both privacy and comfort
Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room (13.8㎡)
Capacity:2 people (twin beds can be combined into a large bed)
Configuration highlights:Separate wet and dry bathroom, reception sofa, mini fridge, panoramic viewing window, Chinese-style soft furnishings
Featured service:The entire train is recommended to have a small number of seats, providing exclusive butler service
Years in operation:2027 will be its 5th year of operation, with facilities maintained like new
Yunqi · Yayun Quality Twin Room (10㎡)

[Baiyun Express Train: A moving “Chinese-style scholarly mansion,” opening in-depth roaming across North and South Xinjiang]Capacity:2 people (twin beds can be separated or combined)
Configuration highlights:Bathroom, small fridge, viewing window, Chinese-style interior
Value-for-money choice:Accounts for 70% of the train’s seats, suitable for families or friends traveling together
Special train route and boarding points
Starting point:Guangzhou to Urumqi round trip (running through North and South Xinjiang)
Boarding cities:Guangzhou, Chongqing, Lanzhou (stop stations must be confirmed in advance)
2027 departure dates and simplified itinerary
Tianshan Jinshu Edition (summer):May 18, June 6, June 26, July 16, August 5, August 24
Jinfeng Huajuan Edition (autumn scenery):September 14
📅 Simplified itinerary (taking the August 5 departure as an example)
D1 Guangzhou→Chongqing

Train positioning: a moving “cultural reception hall.” Board in the afternoon, with an opening ceremony held in the welcome hall and regional specialty tea snacks; the train runs at night, enjoying the night views along the way.
D2 Chongqing in-depth tour
Visit the Three Gorges Museum in the morning, experience mountain city hot pot culture in the afternoon, ascend the Raffles observation deck in the evening, and return to the special train to rest at night.
D3 Chongqing→Urumqi
Participate in the train’s Silk Road culture salon during the day, enjoying the scenery of the Hexi Corridor along the way; cross the Gobi at night and conserve energy.
D4 Urumqi (choose one of two)
Route A:Xinjiang Museum + International Grand Bazaar; Route B: one-day tour of Tianshan Tianchi, returning to the special train at night.
D5-D6 Altay (choose one of two)
Route A:Self-driving on the Ahe Highway, morning mist in Hemu Village, Kanas boat tour;
Route B:Visit Chonghur village, cross the Tiejia Highway, Baibaha border scenery;
Accommodation:High-end homestays in the Hemu/Kanas scenic area, experiencing Tuvan wooden house culture.

The country’s first luxury tourist train themed around a “Chinese-style scholarly family” — the Baiyun Express — takes “low density, slow travel” as its core design concept. The entire train is recommended to have 18 carriages and 92 tourist seats, with per-capita activity space exceeding 10㎡. The train adopts a “mobile accommodation + in-depth scenic spot tours” model. Tourists rest while the special train moves at night and enjoy immersive tours at destinations during the day, with no need to carry luggage throughout the trip. Carriage interiors blend Chinese aesthetics with modern comfort. From the four-door welcome hall to the sightseeing tea seats, from custom tableware to intangible cultural heritage handmade experiences, it creates a travel experience where “outside the train is scenery, inside the train is life.”D7 Kanas→Yining
Visit the three bays of Kanas in the morning, taste the intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish banquet for lunch; board the train in the evening and cross the Junggar Basin at night.
D8-D11 Ili Kuqa (choose one of three, Route C requires a price supplement)
Route A:Loop around Sayram Lake, horseback riding on Nalati Grassland, northern section of the Duku Highway;
Route B:Hiking on Kalajun Grassland, Kurdening secret area, Keziliya Grand Canyon;
Route C:Self-driving on the Yizhao Highway, photography at Zhaosu Jade Lake, light hiking on the Xiata Ancient Road;
Accommodation:Sayram Lake RV campground, Nalati eco-hotel, free time at night.
D12-D13 Pamir Plateau
Visit Baisha Lake, home visits to people of all ethnic groups to watch eagle dance, golden mountains at sunrise and sunset at Karakul Lake; accommodation at Taxkorgan characteristic homestay + Kashgar Old City four-star hotel.
D14 Kashgar Culture Day
Stroll through Kashgar Old City in the morning, visit the Id Kah Mosque in the afternoon; board the train at night to Korla.

Compartment configuration: both privacy and comfort D15 Korla→Golmud
Visit the Bayingolin Museum in the morning, explore Bosten Lake in the afternoon; cross the Qaidam Basin at night.
D16 Golmud geological wonders
Full-day tour of Chaerhan Salt Lake, photographing the Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge; train returns at night.
D17-D18 Return to Guangzhou/Chongqing
A closing ceremony is held on the train to share travel stories; free dispersal after arrival.
Itinerary pace:Well-balanced
Daily tour time is about 6-8 hours, with a 1-2 hour rest arranged at noon; ample free time within scenic areas to avoid a rushed tour. For example, a full day is reserved for the Kanas scenic area, and tourists can freely choose to hike, take photos, or rest.
Price description:Transparent consumption, contract-based
Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room
Tianshan Jinshu Edition:118,880 yuan/seat

Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room (13.8㎡)Jinfeng Huajuan Edition:128,880 yuan/seat
Yunqi · Yayun Quality Twin Room
Tianshan Jinshu Edition:98,880 yuan/seat
Jinfeng Huajuan Edition:108,880 yuan/seat
Price includes:Special train seats, scenic spot tickets, high-end homestay/hotel accommodation, full-board meals, guide service, intangible cultural heritage experiences, etc.
Price excludes:Personal consumption, optional items (such as horseback riding on the Xiata Ancient Road), Route C price supplement.
Note:Prices may fluctuate with departure dates; the signed contract shall prevail.
Booking process:Four steps for easy travel
Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to the compartment grade and obtain an official travel receipt.

Capacity: 2 people (twin beds can be combined into a large bed)Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details.
Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
Registration method:Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Service standards:Details demonstrate quality
Included items
Accommodation:Special train compartment + high-end homestay/hotel in scenic areas (such as Nalati eco-hotel, Kashgar Old City four-star hotel)
Meals:15 main meals + 14 breakfasts, including 3 regional specialty banquets (mountain city hot pot, cold-water fish banquet, Kashgar herbal tea banquet)
Experiences:Intangible cultural heritage handmade crafts, home visits to people of all ethnic groups, Tuvan music performances
Service:Full-time guide + special train butler + accompanying doctor
Meal standards
Meal standard:Main meals 80-120 yuan/person, breakfast 30 yuan/person

Configuration highlights: separate wet and dry bathroom, reception sofa, mini fridge, panoramic viewing window, Chinese-style soft furnishingsFlavors:Mainly Cantonese-Hunan fusion cuisine, balancing light and mildly spicy, with separately customized low-oil and low-salt meals available
Dining capacity:The Yunyan · Qinghuan dining car can accommodate 48 people at a time, with meals in batches to avoid crowding
Service features:Both culture and comfort
Accommodation:High-end homestays within scenic areas face snow mountains and lakes directly, such as wooden houses in the Kanas scenic area where opening the window reveals morning mist; special train compartments are equipped with humidifiers and soundproof curtains to maximize sleep quality.
Meals:One regional specialty meal is arranged each day, such as lavender ice cream in Ili and roast pigeon in Kashgar, with ingredients purchased from local markets.
Cultural experiences:A “Silk Road Lecture Hall” is held on the train, inviting intangible cultural heritage inheritors to teach embroidery and dances of people of all ethnic groups.
Comparative advantages:Slow travel, more considerate
Dining:Cantonese-Hunan fusion cuisine, with abundant low-oil and low-salt options to avoid discomfort from heavy flavors.
Pace:Daily travel time does not exceed 3 hours, and stay time in scenic areas is 50% longer than regular tours.
Assurance:Accompanying doctors on duty 24 hours, equipped with AED emergency equipment; a medical room is set up in the special train’s logistics carriage.
Group:Fellow travelers are mainly aged 50-70, with similar interests, avoiding generational differences and conflicts.

Featured service: the entire train is recommended to have a small number of seats, providing exclusive butler serviceService:Luggage delivered directly to the room, no need to drag suitcases throughout the trip; warm milk provided every night to aid sleep.
Suitable for:Easy travel in Xinjiang
Retired seniors:No long-distance bus rides; electric shuttle transfers within scenic areas.
Family tourists:Compartments can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child (extra bed policy must be confirmed in advance).
Photography enthusiasts:Scenes such as Altay morning mist and Pamir Plateau golden mountains at sunrise and sunset are arranged during golden shooting hours.
Light hikers:Routes such as the Xiata Ancient Road and Kalajun Grassland offer short light hiking options.
Three reasons for continued popularity
Rarity:The only Chinese-themed special train of its kind recommended nationwide, with an annual booking rate for compartments exceeding 90%.
Reputation:Tourist satisfaction reached 98% in 2026, with repeat purchase rate among old customers exceeding 40%.
Innovation:1-2 themed carriages are upgraded each year. In 2027, a new “Yunying · Starry Sky Observation Cabin” will be added, equipped with professional astronomical telescopes.
Contact information
Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to obtain the latest 2027 departure dates and availability information.
How to register for the 2027 Baiyun Express? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Jinxiu Dongfang, Chengdu, Baiyun, New Oriental Express, Shifang, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For light luxury reclining travel and boutique special train experiences, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and reservation, contract signing and registration, and provide real-time inquiries on special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.