2027 Baiyun Train Travel Booking Guide｜Schedule, Itinerary and Costs
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 date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a spot → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🚂 [Baiyun Tourist Special Train:2026 Panoramic Tour of North and South Xinjiang Full Guide | Official Booking + In-Depth Experience Guide] 🌄
📌 [Route Overview:A Moving Feast Spanning North and South Xinjiang]
The Baiyun Tourist Special Train is a high-end themed train launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. With “slow travel, deep experience” as its core, it connects 18 core destinations in North and South Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes such as snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities. The train adopts a “mobile hotel + in-depth destination tours” model, with star-rated butlers, professional photographers, support doctors, and elite tour leaders throughout the journey. It is suitable for mid-to-high-end tourists seeking quality and comfort, especially families, senior travelers, and photography enthusiasts.
The newly added 2026 departure dates cover spring, summer, and autumn, avoiding the severe winter cold and the closure periods of some scenic areas, and maximizing the itinerary and landscape experience. The train departs from Guangzhou, transfers via Chongqing and Lanzhou, and finally arrives in Urumqi. The entire journey lasts 18 days and covers the essence of North and South Xinjiang, balancing classic routes and lesser-known hidden gems.
🌄 [Route Highlights:New 2026 Landscapes and Cultural Experiences]
✨ Landscape diversity:From the autumn fairy tale of Kanas to the blue ice wonder of Sayram Lake, from the spruce forests of Nalati Grassland to the Danxia landforms of Keziliya Grand Canyon, a different scene each day, picturesque at every step.
✨ Cultural depth:Visit local families of various ethnic groups, experience song and dance banquets of various ethnic groups, walk into Kashgar Old City to feel the millennium-old Silk Road culture, and immerse yourself in Xinjiang’s diverse ethnic customs.
✨ Seasonal advantages:May-June avoids the summer crowds, with grasslands and flower seas at their peak; July-August is a summer escape, with lakes and forests cool and pleasant; September brings deepening autumn colors, with Kanas and Hemu forests dyed in layers.
✨ Suitable groups:
✅ Family trips:Light luxury small groups + family-friendly activities (such as grassland horseback riding and lakeside sketching)
✅ Senior travel:Slow-paced itinerary + medical support throughout
✅ Photography enthusiasts:Exclusive sunrise and sunset shooting spots + starry sky camp experience
📅 [Simple Itinerary | 2026 Professional Edition]
🔹 Day01:Guangzhou → Chongqing
Welcome ceremony | Band performance | Song and dance performance | First experience of the mountain city night view
🚂 [Baiyun Tourist Special Train: 2026 Panoramic Tour of North and South Xinjiang Full Guide | Official Booking + In-Depth Experience Guide] 🌄🔹 Day02:Chongqing
Three Gorges Museum | Mountain city hotpot | Raffles City Sky Crystal Observation Deck (overlooking the confluence of the two rivers)
🔹 Day03:Chongqing → Urumqi
Special train activities | Silk Road culture salon | Cross-province train landscape transitions
🔹 Day04:Urumqi
Route A:Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum | Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar (handicrafts and dried fruit shopping)
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi (alpine lake hiking)
🔹 Day05-06:Altay
Route A:D5 Ahe Highway | Hemu Village (Tuvan wooden house experience); D6 Exclusive tea break | Kanas Scenic Area (Three Bays hiking)
Route B:D5 Chonghu’er Village | Hemu Village; D6 Tiejia Highway | Baihaba (border village exploration) | Kanas Scenic Area
🔹 Day07:Kanas → Beitun
Kanas Three Bays | Landmark intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish banquet (must-try pike and Wudaohei)
🔹 Day08-11:Ili + Kuqa
Route A:D8 Sayram Lake (lake loop cycling); D9 Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati Grassland (air grassland photography); D10 Nalati Grassland | Bayin Town (grassland sunset); D11 Duku Highway | Keziliya Grand Canyon (Danxia landform hiking)
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 (hidden gem); sunset dinner | exclusive chartered boat lake tour; D9 Xiata Ancient Road (snow mountain grassland hiking); D10 Sayram Lake; D11 Keziliya Grand Canyon
📌 [Route Overview: A Moving Feast Spanning North and South Xinjiang]🔹 Day12:Kashgar
Baisha Lake (desert and lake intertwined) | Tashkurgan (Pamir Plateau scenery) | Tajik family visit (experience eagle flute and hand-grabbed rice)
🔹 Day13:Karakul Lake
Karakul Lake (reflection of Muztagh Ata) | Three Kunlun Heroes (Kongur Peak, Kongur Tiube Peak, Muztagh Ata)
🔹 Day14:Kashgar Old City → Korla
Kashgar Old City (listen to folk singing at a century-old teahouse) | Id Kah Mosque (architecture of various ethnic groups)
🔹 Day15:Korla → Golmud
Bayingolin Museum (Loulan culture exhibition) | Bosten Lake (China’s largest inland freshwater lake)
🔹 Day16:Golmud
Chaerhan Salt Lake (Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge and Emerald Lake)
🔹 Day17-18:Golmud → Guangzhou
Train activities (Western Regions culture sharing session) | Savor the highlights of the 18-day itinerary
🚗 [Transportation Guide | New 2026 Departures]
🔹 Boarding stations:Guangzhou start and end (Chongqing and Lanzhou can be transfer boarding and alighting points)
🔹 Alighting stations:Chongqing, Guangzhou
🔹 Train information:18 carriages, fixed passenger capacity 92, room types include Yunqi·Kuanjing (luxury double room) and Yunqi·Yayun (quality twin room). Public spaces include Yunju·Xianting (welcome car), Yunyan·Qinghuan (dining car), and Yunshang·Guanlan (entertainment and observation car).
The Baiyun Tourist Special Train is a high-end themed train launched by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. With “slow travel, deep experience” as its core, it connects 18 core destinations in North and South Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes such as snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, canyons, and ancient cities. The train adopts a “mobile hotel + in-depth destination tours” model, with star-rated butlers, professional photographers, support doctors, and elite tour leaders throughout the journey. It is suitable for mid-to-high-end tourists seeking quality and comfort, especially families, senior travelers, and photography enthusiasts.🎫 [Ticket Fees | 2026 Reference Prices]
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Booking Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🔹 Must-include tickets:Kanas Scenic Area (160 yuan/person), Sayram Lake (145 yuan/person), Nalati Grassland (95 yuan/person), Tianshan Tianchi (95 yuan/person), Kashgar Old City (free), Keziliya Grand Canyon (45 yuan/person), etc. Specific prices are subject to the scenic area’s announcement on the day.
🔹 Special experiences:Tajik family visit (about 100 yuan/person), cold-water fish banquet (150-200 yuan/person), grassland horseback riding (80-150 yuan/hour), chartered boat lake tour (charged by boat type).
📅 [Open Reservation Policy | New for 2026]
🔹 Scenic area opening:Core scenic areas such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland are open year-round. Some lesser-known attractions (such as Xiata Ancient Road) may be temporarily closed due to weather, and the itinerary can be changed upon mutual agreement.
🔹 Reservation rules:Scenic areas such as Kanas and Tianshan Tianchi require reservation on the platform 1-3 days in advance. Baiyun tourists enjoy VIP channels or direct shuttle services and do not need to queue on their own.
🍽 ️ [Food Recommendations | 2026 Must-Try List]
🔹 Special meals:Song and dance welcome banquet (song and dance performances of various ethnic groups + big plate chicken), intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish banquet (pike, Wudaohei), yak meat hotpot (directly supplied from Ili grasslands), roast whole lamb banquet (traditional method of Kashgar Old City).
🔹 Snacks:Chongqing hotpot (Day2), Urumqi baked buns (Day4), Kashgar pomegranate juice (Day14), Korla fragrant pears (Day15).
📸 [Photography Spots | 2026 Photo Guide]
🔹 Kanas Three Bays:Shenwan morning mist, Moon Bay S-shaped river bend, Wolong Bay autumn colors.
🔹 Sayram Lake:West Lake Ring Road West Sea Grassland, Dianjiangtai sunset.
🔹 Nalati Grassland:Air Grassland nomadic family, Panlong Valley Road autumn scenery.
🔹 Kashgar Old City:Second floor of the century-old teahouse, pigeon flock at Id Kah Square.
💡 [Travel Tips | 2026 Practical Information]
🔹 Climate:There is a large temperature difference between North and South Xinjiang. May-June requires a light down jacket; July-August grasslands have strong ultraviolet rays, so sunscreen + sunglasses are needed.
The newly added 2026 departure dates cover spring, summer, and autumn, avoiding the severe winter cold and the closure periods of some scenic areas, and maximizing the itinerary and landscape experience. The train departs from Guangzhou, transfers via Chongqing and Lanzhou, and finally arrives in Urumqi. The entire journey lasts 18 days and covers the essence of North and South Xinjiang, balancing classic routes and lesser-known hidden gems.🔹 Transportation:The train provides charging sockets and Wi-Fi. Travel time between destinations is relatively long, so it is recommended to bring a neck pillow and snacks.
🔹 Etiquette:Respect local customs in areas inhabited by various ethnic groups, such as removing shoes when entering and not photographing local people at will.
💰 [Price Description | 2026 Reference]
🔹 North and South Xinjiang 18 Days:
5.18/6.6/6.26/7.16/8.5/8.24 departures:
Yunqi·Kuanjing (luxury double room):118880 yuan/person
Yunqi·Yayun (quality twin room):98880 yuan/person
9.14 departure:
Yunqi·Kuanjing (luxury double room):128880 yuan/person
Yunqi·Yayun (quality twin room):108880 yuan/person
🔹 Yunnan Route 11 Days (not the focus of this article, for reference):
9.19/10.18/10.30/11.12/11.24/12.6/12.18 departures:
Yunqi·Kuanjing (luxury double room):59880 yuan/person
Yunqi·Yayun (quality twin room):49880 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Prices may fluctuate with travel season and group size, and the final price is subject to the signed official contract.
📝 [Registration Method]
🌄 [Route Highlights: New 2026 Landscapes and Cultural Experiences]You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
🏨 [Fee Description and Service Description]
🔹 Fees include:
Transportation:Guangzhou start and end special train fees + destination shuttle buses
Accommodation:Train room type + 16 nights of local accommodation (international five-star/high-end boutique homestays/5-diamond hotels rated online)
Tickets:Tickets to all core scenic areas within the itinerary
Meals:16 breakfasts and 32 main meals (including special meals)
Services:Star-rated butlers, photographers, doctors, tour leaders, VIP channels at some scenic areas
🔹 Fees do not include:
Personal consumption (such as shopping and optional entertainment items)
Additional expenses caused by force majeure factors (such as transportation delays due to weather)
(Negotiated according to actual needs)
⚠ ️ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
🌟 [Manager Recommendation | Wang Fei’s Thoughtful Tips]
“I am Wang Fei, a native of Xinjiang. I have been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for more than ten years and have traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains. The Baiyun special train is an itinerary I carefully designed. It covers classic attractions and also uncovers lesser-known hidden gems, such as Xiata Ancient Road and Jade Lake. Many tourists have said it is ‘more surprising than the guidebooks.’ During the itinerary, we insist on no shopping stops and do not arrange shopping throughout the trip, rejecting hidden consumption. Medical support is provided throughout, making travel more reassuring for elders. If you have any questions about the itinerary, please feel free to contact me at 18095969599, and I will customize an exclusive plan according to your needs!”
⚠ ️ [Disclaimer]
The information in this article is based on verification through public channels in 2026. Scenic area opening hours, ticket prices, and departure dates may be updated due to policy changes or weather changes. Please refer to customer service confirmation before traveling. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the itinerary, maximizing the tourist and experience.
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