Baiyun Train Special Fares and Refund Change Policy with Tour Price Tips

How can I buy tickets and book a seat on the Baiyun Hao? The Baiyun Hao is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open ticket sales through the 12306 channel; seats are uniformly allocated by authorized partner cultural tourism agencies. 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.
[In-depth train experience:Baiyun Hao — a mobile “Chinese-style scholarly residence”] 🚂✨
In fast-paced modern travel, how can a long journey be both comfortable and full of cultural warmth? The country’s first “Chinese-style scholarly residence” themed luxury tourist train — the Baiyun Hao — with “low density, slow travel, deep experience” at its core, redefines how to open up an 18-day in-depth tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. This special train, recommended to have 92 seats, deeply integrates the mobile “home” with the destination, allowing tourists in the 13.8㎡ luxury space or the 10㎡ quality compartment to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s magnificent mountains and rivers by day and sleep peacefully to the rhythm of the rails by night, with no need to carry luggage throughout the entire journey, truly realizing the travel ideal of “play fully by day, sleep well at night.”
I. Train positioning: a mobile “cultural salon”
The Baiyun Hao is not a means of transportation in the traditional sense, but a “mobile cultural salon.” Among the 18 carriages of the whole train, in addition to accommodation and logistical support, there is also the “Yunju · Xianting” welcome carriage (a Chinese-style four-door welcome hall that can host boarding welcome ceremonies and cultural salons), the “Yunyan · Qinghuan” themed dining car (Cantonese-Hunan fusion flavors, custom tableware, with Xinjiang specialty dishes included in breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day), and the “Yunshang · Guanlan” sightseeing and entertainment carriage (panoramic glass windows paired with tea seats, a bar, and a card and chess room; at night you can experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts or listen to folk songs). This composite design of “accommodation + culture + socializing” makes long-distance travel no longer boring, and is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups who pursue quality and cultural experiences.

[In-depth train experience: Baiyun Hao — a mobile “Chinese-style scholarly residence”] 🚂✨II. Compartment configuration: equal emphasis on privacy and comfort
The entire Baiyun Hao train consists of double-occupancy private rooms, each with a bathroom (dry and wet separated), and is divided into two categories according to space and configuration:
Yunqi · Lanyue luxury twin room (about 13.8㎡):A small number of seats are recommended for the whole train, equipped with a reception sofa, mini fridge, and large viewing window; the twin beds can be combined into a 2-meter king bed, suitable for couples or tourists seeking superior comfort.
Yunqi · Yayun quality twin room (about 10㎡):The cost-effective choice; the twin beds can be separated or combined, with a bathroom, small fridge, and viewing window all available, and Chinese-style interior decor creating a warm atmosphere.
Operating years and boarding/alighting stations

In fast-paced modern travel, how can a long journey be both comfortable and full of cultural warmth? The country’s first “Chinese-style scholarly residence” themed luxury tourist train — the Baiyun Hao — with “low density, slow travel, deep experience” at its core, redefines how to open up an 18-day in-depth tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. This special train, recommended to have 92 seats, deeply integrates the mobile “home” with the destination, allowing tourists in the 13.8㎡ luxury space or the 10㎡ quality compartment to immerse themselves in Xinjiang’s magnificent mountains and rivers by day and sleep peacefully to the rhythm of the rails by night, with no need to carry luggage throughout the entire journey, truly realizing the travel ideal of “play fully by day, sleep well at night.” Since its maiden voyage in 2025, the Baiyun Hao has operated in a “season-limited” mode, and in 2027 it will still maintain three departure stations in Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Lanzhou, so tourists can choose the nearest boarding point and reduce transfer fatigue.
III. 2027 departure dates and simple itinerary: relaxed pace, in-depth sightseeing
According to the latest schedule, the Baiyun Hao has a total of 7 departures in 2027, divided into the “Tianshan Jinshu Edition” (regular summer) and the “Jinfeng Huajuan Edition” (autumn scenery):
Tianshan Jinshu Edition:May 18, June 6, June 26, July 16, August 5, August 24
Jinfeng Huajuan Edition:September 14 (autumn scenery limited, with Kanas and Hemu forests dyed in layers of color)

I. Train positioning: a mobile “cultural salon”Simple itinerary (about 6-8 hours of sightseeing per day, with ample rest time)
D1:Guangzhou → Chongqing (welcome ceremony, song and dance activities, stay on the special train)
D2:Chongqing (Three Gorges Museum, mountain city hot pot, Raffles City night view, stay on the special train)
D3:Chongqing → Urumqi (Silk Road culture salon on the train, enjoy the scenery of the Hexi Corridor along the way, stay on the special train)
D4:Urumqi (choose one of two: Route A Xinjiang Museum + International Grand Bazaar; Route B Tianshan Tianchi, stay on the special train)

The Baiyun Hao is not a means of transportation in the traditional sense, but a “mobile cultural salon.” Among the 18 carriages of the whole train, in addition to accommodation and logistical support, there is also the “Yunju · Xianting” welcome carriage (a Chinese-style four-door welcome hall that can host boarding welcome ceremonies and cultural salons), the “Yunyan · Qinghuan” themed dining car (Cantonese-Hunan fusion flavors, custom tableware, with Xinjiang specialty dishes included in breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day), and the “Yunshang · Guanlan” sightseeing and entertainment carriage (panoramic glass windows paired with tea seats, a bar, and a card and chess room; at night you can experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts or listen to folk songs). This composite design of “accommodation + culture + socializing” makes long-distance travel no longer boring, and is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups who pursue quality and cultural experiences.D5-D6:Altay (choose one of two: Route A Ahe Highway, Hemu, Kanas cruise; Route B Chonghuer village, Hemu, Tiejia Highway, Baihaba, stay in high-end homestays in Hemu/Kanas)
D7:Kanas Three Bays (intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish banquet, board the special train in the evening for Yining, stay on the special train)
D8-D11: Ili-Kuqa (choose one of three; Route C requires an additional 6,000 yuan/person: Route A Sayram Lake, Tianshan Flower Sea, Nalati, Duku Highway, Keziliya Grand Canyon; Route B Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Kurdening, Keziliya Grand Canyon; Route C Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu Jade Lake, Xiata Ancient Road, Sayram Lake, Grand Canyon, stay in high-end hotels in Saihu/Nalati, board the special train on the evening of D11 for Kashgar)
D12-D13:Pamir Plateau (Baisha Lake, Tajik family visit to watch eagle dance, Karakul Lake, stay in hotels in Tashkurgan/Kashgar)

II. Compartment configuration: equal emphasis on privacy and comfortD14:Kashgar (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, board the special train in the evening for Korla, stay on the special train)
D15:Korla-Golmud (Bayingolin Museum, Bosten Lake, stay on the special train)
D16:Golmud (Chaerhan Salt Lake, Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge, stay on the special train)
D17-D18:The special train returns to Guangzhou/Chongqing, and the journey ends
IV. Price explanation: transparent and reasonable, subject to the contract

The entire Baiyun Hao train consists of double-occupancy private rooms, each with a bathroom (dry and wet separated), and is divided into two categories according to space and configuration:Baiyun Hao prices are differentiated by room type and departure date. The 2027 reference prices are as follows (one seat per person, two people per private room):
Yunqi · Lanyue luxury twin room:Tianshan Jinshu Edition 118,880 yuan/seat; 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
The price includes special train accommodation, local high-end hotel accommodation, full-board meals, scenic area tickets, guide services, and accompanying doctor support, and does not include personal consumption and (for single-person registration, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing, with special circumstances to be negotiated). The specifics are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and prices may fluctuate with departure dates.
V. Booking process: clear and convenient, full-journey support

Yunqi · Lanyue luxury twin room (about 13.8㎡): A small number of seats are recommended for the whole train, equipped with a reception sofa, mini fridge, and large viewing window; the twin beds can be combined into a 2-meter king bed, suitable for couples or tourists seeking superior comfort.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 remaining availability, and choose a suitable 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 class and obtain an official travel receipt.
Sign the contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and check the itinerary, price, and cancellation/change clauses (subject to the Tourism Law).
Settle the balance:Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure; after customer service confirms receipt, they will issue the tour notification, boarding guide, and luggage list.

Yunqi · Yayun quality twin room (about 10㎡): The cost-effective choice; the twin beds can be separated or combined, with a bathroom, small fridge, and viewing window all available, and Chinese-style interior decor creating a warm atmosphere.VI. Reception standards: thoughtful details, quality assurance
Included items:Special train accommodation, local high-end hotel accommodation, full-board meals (including Xinjiang specialty meals such as cold-water fish banquet and hand-grabbed rice), first admission tickets to scenic areas, guide services, accompanying doctor, and intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences.
Not included items:Personal consumption, and self-funded items outside the itinerary.
Meal standard:The Yunyan · Qinghuan dining car provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, with Cantonese-Hunan fusion flavors paired with Xinjiang specialty dishes such as big plate chicken, baked buns, and naan-pit meat; mild and heavy-oil spicy flavors can both be adjusted to meet different needs.
VII. Reception features: the “Xinjiang warmth” of accommodation and dining
Accommodation standard:Special train
How to sign up for the 2027 Baiyun Hao luxury tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Jinxiu Dongfang Hao, Chengdu Hao, Baiyun Hao, New Oriental Express, Shifang Hao, Kunlun Hao, Tianshan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan Hao. If you want to lie down and travel in light luxury and experience boutique special train travel, 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 seat holding, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on special train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.