2027 How to Book Tickets for the Baiyun Tourist Train Booking Process and Official 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. Authorized 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 date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a spot → sign an electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🚂 [Baiyun Tourist Special Train:2026 Panoramic Tour of North and South Xinjiang Full Guide | A Moving Scenic Route from Guangzhou to the Western Regions] 🚂
🌄 Route overview:A moving viewing platform through the four seasons
In 2026, the Baiyun Tourist Special Train, under the theme “Cloud Journey Across Xinjiang,” launches an 18-day panoramic tour route of North and South Xinjiang. This luxury special train, carrying 92 passengers, starts from Guangzhou and connects more than 20 destinations including Chongqing, Urumqi, Altay, Ili, and Kashgar, covering 90% of the core landscapes north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. The train is equipped with 18 carriages, including luxury double rooms, quality twin rooms, and public spaces such as Yunju · Xianting (welcome car), Yunyan · Qinghuan (dining car), and Yunshang · Guanlan (entertainment and viewing car), creating an in-depth travel experience where “the train stops and the scenery moves.”
📅 New 2026 departure dates and prices (final terms subject to contract)
✨ 18 days across North and South Xinjiang (Guangzhou start and end, board or disembark in Chongqing)
Departure dates:May 18, June 6, June 26, July 16, August 5, August 24, September 14
Prices:
Yunqi · Kuanjing (luxury double room):118,880 yuan/person (128,880 yuan/person for the September 14 departure)
Yunqi · Yayun (quality twin room):98,880 yuan/person (108,880 yuan/person for the September 14 departure)
✨ Yunnan route 11 days (Guangzhou start and end, board or disembark in Chongqing)
Departure dates:September 19, October 18, October 30, November 12, November 24, December 6, December 18
Prices:
Yunqi · Kuanjing (luxury double room):59,880 yuan/person
Yunqi · Yayun (quality twin room):49,880 yuan/person
🚂 [Baiyun Tourist Special Train: 2026 Panoramic Tour of North and South Xinjiang Full Guide | A Moving Scenic Route from Guangzhou to the Western Regions] 🚂🗺 ️2026 simplified itinerary (professional original text retained as is)
📍 Day01:Guangzhou→Chongqing
Welcome ceremony | Band performance | Song and dance performance
📍 Day02:Chongqing
Three Gorges Museum | Mountain City hot pot | Raffles Sky Crystal Observation Deck
📍 Day03:Chongqing→Urumqi
Special train activities | Silk Road culture salon
📍 Day04:Urumqi
Route A:Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum | Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi
📍 Day05-06:Altay
Route A:D5 Ahe Highway | Hemu; D6 exclusive tea break | Hemu Village | Kanas Scenic Area
Route B:D5 Chonghur Village | Hemu; D6 Tiejia Highway | Baihaba | Kanas Scenic Area
📍 Day07:Kanas→Beitun
Kanas Three Bays | Landmark intangible cultural heritage cuisine cold-water fish banquet
🌄Route overview: A moving viewing platform through the four seasons📍 Day08-11:Ili + Kuqa
Route A:D8 Sayram Lake; D9 Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati Grassland; D10 Nalati Grassland | Bayin Town; D11 Duku Highway | Keziliya Grand Canyon
Route B:D8 Sayram Lake; D9 Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati Grassland; D10 Nalati Grassland; D11 Keziliya Grand Canyon
Route C:D8 Yizhao Highway | Jade Lake | Sunset dinner | Exclusive chartered boat lake tour; D9 Xiata Ancient Road; D10 Sayram Lake; D11 Keziliya Grand Canyon
📍 Day12:Kashgar
Baisha Lake | Tashkurgan County | Tajik family visit
📍 Day13:Karakul Lake
Karakul Lake | Three Heroes of Kunlun
📍 Day14:Kashgar Old City→Korla
Kashgar Old City | Id Kah
📍 Day15:Korla→Golmud
Bayingolin Museum | Bosten Lake
📍 Day16:Golmud
Chaerhan Salt Lake
📍 Day17-18:Golmud→Guangzhou
Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
In 2026, the Baiyun Tourist Special Train, under the theme “Cloud Journey Across Xinjiang,” launches an 18-day panoramic tour route of North and South Xinjiang. This luxury special train, carrying 92 passengers, starts from Guangzhou and connects more than 20 destinations including Chongqing, Urumqi, Altay, Ili, and Kashgar, covering 90% of the core landscapes north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. The train is equipped with 18 carriages, including luxury double rooms, quality twin rooms, and public spaces such as Yunju · Xianting (welcome car), Yunyan · Qinghuan (dining car), and Yunshang · Guanlan (entertainment and viewing car), creating an in-depth travel experience where “the train stops and the scenery moves.”Train activities, recalling the journey through the Western Regions
🚆 Transportation guide:Board at three places, seamless connections
✈ ️Nationwide to Guangzhou:Baiyun International Airport direct to Guangzhou Station (Metro Line 2 direct)
🚄 Board or disembark in Chongqing:The special train stops at Chongqing West Station and provides free shuttle buses to Jiefangbei in the city center (about 30 minutes)
🚞 Board in Lanzhou:Lanzhou Station has a dedicated waiting area and gives complimentary Lanzhou beef noodle experience vouchers
🎫 Tickets and opening policies (real-time information for 2026)
Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket 160 yuan/person, shuttle bus 70 yuan/person (reservation required 1 day in advance via the “Kanas Scenic Area” official account)
Nalati Grassland:Sky Grassland route 135 yuan/person (including shuttle bus), daily visitor limit of 12,000 during peak season
Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person (self-driving around the lake requires an additional vehicle fee of 145 yuan/vehicle)
Kashgar Old City:Free admission, Id Kah main ticket 45 yuan/person (open 10:00-14:00)
⚠ ️Policy notes:Various scenic areas offer preferential policies for seniors over 65, students, military personnel, etc.; valid ID required for on-site ticket purchase
📸 Must-visit experiences and photography spots
Hemu Village morning mist:Arrive at Hadeng Platform before 7:00 a.m. and use a telephoto lens to capture chimney smoke from the wooden houses
Sayram Lake loop:Drive to the Xihai Grassland section and photograph the blue ice wonder with snow mountains as the backdrop
📅New 2026 departure dates and prices (final terms subject to contract)Northern section of Duku Highway:Open from late June to early September; recommended to photograph the winding mountain road from the “Laohukou” observation deck
Kashgar Old City opening ceremony:Daily at 10:30 at the East Gate Square; capture the dynamic movements of dancers from all ethnic groups
🍜 North and South Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue:Specialty meals at 100-200 yuan per person
Song and dance welcome banquet:Urumqi Station, including 12 dishes such as roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, and naren
Intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish banquet:Kanas Scenic Area, featuring taimen as the main ingredient, paired with Tuvan secret sauce
Yak hot pot:Nalati Town, using yak beef from Tianshan pastures, with a broth containing more than 20 kinds of herbs
Baked samsa:Kashgar Old City “Guli’s Baked Samsa,” 3 yuan each, crispy outside and juicy inside
🏨 Accommodation standards (implemented in 2026)
International five-star:Yining Tianyuan International Hotel, Hemu Mountain Villa, Sayram Lake Yunshang Hotel
Online-rated 5-diamond:Kashgar Shenye Radisson Hotel, Kuqa Tianyuan International Hotel
Characteristic homestays:Kanas wooden cabins (with floor heating), Zhaosu Yunbao Pasture wild luxury tents
💡 2026 travel tips
Season selection:June-August is the flowering season of Ili grasslands; late September to early October is the golden period for autumn scenery in North Xinjiang
Clothing preparation:Large temperature difference between day and night; bring a windbreaker, sun hat, and comfortable hiking shoes
Photography equipment:It is recommended to bring a 70-200mm telephoto lens (for snow mountains) and a polarizing filter (to eliminate lake reflections)
✨18 days across North and South Xinjiang (Guangzhou start and end, board or disembark in Chongqing)Network signal:Signals are weak in mountainous areas such as Kanas and Baihaba; it is recommended to download offline maps
🙋 FAQ quick answers
Q:Does the special train include all tickets?
A:Tickets within the basic itinerary include designated items within the itinerary; optional items (such as self-driving at Sayram Lake and horseback riding on the Xiata Ancient Road) are at your own expense
Q:How to choose Route A/B/C?
A:You must clearly choose the route at registration. Route C is a light luxury customized route, including value-added services such as exclusive chartered boats and sunset dinners
Q:What if the weather changes?
A:With mutual agreement between both parties, reasonable itinerary changes can be made; for example, if there is heavy snow in Altay, the route will be changed to Chonghur Village
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number). Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for more than ten years and is familiar with the full travel routes of North and South Xinjiang, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys.
📜 Cost description and service standards
Cost includes:Special train transportation, 16 nights accommodation, full-board meals, first admission tickets to scenic areas, star-rated butler service, professional photography follow-up shooting
Cost excludes:Personal consumption, self-funded items, round-trip major transportation, insurance (it is recommended to purchase travel insurance with coverage of 800,000 yuan yourself)
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing
⚠ ️Disclaimer
The information in this article is compiled based on public materials in 2026, and actual implementation is subject to the signed travel contract. In case of force majeure factors (such as natural disasters or policy changes), the travel agency will assist tourists in changing the itinerary and will not bear additional compensation.
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