2027 Baiyun Train 18 Day Panoramic Tour Schedule, Cabin Types, and Cost Details
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.
Discover a new way to explore the Western Regions! The Baiyun tourist special train takes you to unlock in-depth tours of Northern and Southern Xinjiang✨
[Route overview:A moving “five-star hotel” opens an immersive journey through the Western Regions]
Want to visit the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang all at once, without the hassle of frequently changing hotels and rushing on the road? The newly upgraded 2027 “Baiyun Tourist Special Train” is tailor-made for travelers who pursue quality and depth! This 18-day panoramic tour themed “Cloud Journey Across Xinjiang” adopts an innovative “train + destination” model: enjoy scenic areas by day and travel and stay overnight on the train at night, saving 12 transfer drives throughout the trip and truly achieving the comfortable experience of “get off at the attraction, get on and rest.”
The train’s configuration can be called a “moving high-end palace”: the whole train is recommended to have 18 carriages with a fixed passenger capacity of 92 people, offering two room types—the “Cloud Rest · Broad Realm” luxury double room and the “Cloud Rest · Elegant Charm” quality twin room—both equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. The public spaces hide even more surprises—the “Cloud Gathering · Leisure Courtyard” welcome carriage offers free tea breaks and song-and-dance performances, the “Cloud Banquet · Pure Joy” dining carriage specially invites local chefs to cook authentic cuisine, and the “Cloud Viewing · Watching the Waves” entertainment carriage is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and KTV equipment, making travel time equally wonderful.
[Route highlights:From snow mountains and grasslands to gobi and lakes, see 12 types of Xinjiang landforms at once]
Geographic span:Covering 8 major geographic units including Urumqi, Altay, Ili, and Kashgar, linking more than 20 5A/4A scenic areas such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway.
Cultural depth:Visit Tuva villages and home visits with people of all ethnic groups, participate in 6 special banquet meals such as the intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish feast and yak meat hot pot, and deeply experience the life wisdom of all ethnic groups.
Seasonal exclusives:From June to August, encounter the Ili lavender fields and wildflowers on the Nalati Grassland; from September to October, view the autumn colors of Kanas and the poplar forests of Southern Xinjiang. Each season has unique scenery.
Light luxury service:Each group is equipped with a star-rated butler, professional photographer, support doctor, and elite tour leader. Off-train accommodation includes international five-star hotels, wild luxury homestays, and 5-diamond online-rated hotels, with no shopping stops arranged throughout the trip.
[2027 Price and Departure Schedule Overview]
Northern and Southern Xinjiang 18-Day Panoramic Tour
Departure dates:5.18/6.6/6.26/7.16/8.5/8.24/9.14
Discover a new way to explore the Western Regions! The Baiyun tourist special train takes you to unlock in-depth tours of Northern and Southern Xinjiang✨Cloud Rest · Broad Realm (Luxury Double Room):118,880 yuan/person (128,880 yuan/person for the 9.14 departure)
Cloud Rest · Elegant Charm (Quality Twin Room):98,880 yuan/person (108,880 yuan/person for the 9.14 departure)
Southern Xinjiang 11-Day Essence Tour
Departure dates:9.19/10.18/10.30/11.12/11.24/12.6/12.18
Cloud Rest · Broad Realm (Luxury Double Room):59,880 yuan/person
Cloud Rest · Elegant Charm (Quality Twin Room):49,880 yuan/person
📌 Price explanation:The fee includes round-trip special train transportation from Guangzhou to Chongqing/Urumqi/Golmud, full-board accommodation and meals, first admission tickets to scenic areas, VIP channel service, and professional team service, subject to actual consultation and signing. The final price is subject to the signed formal contract; prices may fluctuate with travel season, group size, and service standards, and the recommended price is for reference only.
[18-Day Panoramic Itinerary:Daily highlights preview]
(The following itinerary is the professional original text, unchanged by a single word)
Itinerary City/Destination Itinerary content
Day01 Guangzhou→Chongqing Welcome ceremony｜Band performance｜Song-and-dance performance
Day02 Chongqing Three Gorges Museum｜Mountain City hot pot｜Raffles City Sky Crystal Observation Deck
[Route overview: A moving “five-star hotel” opens an immersive journey through the Western Regions] 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 delicacy cold-water fish feast
Day08-11 Ili+Kucha Route A: D8 Sayram Lake; D9 Tianshan Flower Sea｜Nalati Grassland; D10 Nalati Grassland｜Bayin Town; D11 Duku Highway｜Kizilya Grand Canyon; Route B: D8 Sayram Lake; D9 Tianshan Flower Sea｜Nalati Grassland; D10 Nalati Grassland; D11 Kizilya Grand Canyon; Route C: D8 Yizhao Highway｜Jade Lake｜Sunset dinner｜Exclusive chartered boat lake tour; D9 Xiata Ancient Road; D10 Sayram Lake; D11 Kizilya Grand Canyon
Day12 Kashgar White Sand Lake｜Tashkurgan County｜Tajik home visit
Day13 Karakul Lake Karakul Lake｜Three Heroes of Kunlun
Day14 Kashgar Ancient City→Korla Kashgar Ancient City｜Id Kah
Day15 Korla→Golmud Bayingolin Museum｜Bosten Lake
Day16 Golmud Qarhan Salt Lake
Day17-18 Golmud→Guangzhou Train activities, reminiscing about the Western Regions journey
[Transportation guide:Board at three places, depart flexibly]
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)
Want to visit the highlights of Northern and Southern Xinjiang all at once, without the hassle of frequently changing hotels and rushing on the road? The newly upgraded 2027 “Baiyun Tourist Special Train” is tailor-made for travelers who pursue quality and depth! This 18-day panoramic tour themed “Cloud Journey Across Xinjiang” adopts an innovative “train + destination” model: enjoy scenic areas by day and travel and stay overnight on the train at night, saving 12 transfer drives throughout the trip and truly achieving the comfortable experience of “get off at the attraction, get on and rest.”Boarding stations:Guangzhou South Station (gather and transfer to 2 nights in a high-end hotel), Chongqing West Station (can board and alight), Lanzhou Station (recommended boarding)
Alighting stations:Chongqing West Station, Guangzhou South Station
Train schedule:The whole journey adopts a “depart at dusk, arrive at dawn” model, with overnight travel saving daytime sightseeing time. The specific timetable is subject to the departure notice.
[Tickets and opening policies:Newly verified in 2026]
After real-time retrieval, the 2026 ticket policies of major scenic areas in Xinjiang are as follows (subject to the scenic area’s announcement on the day):
Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket 160 yuan/person, shuttle bus 70 yuan/person (real-name reservation required)
Sayram Lake:Ticket 145 yuan/person, self-driving around the lake free
Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket 95 yuan/person, shuttle bus 60 yuan/person
Nalati Grassland:Sky Grassland route 135 yuan/person (including shuttle bus)
Kashgar Ancient City:Open free of charge, Id Kah main ticket 45 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Special reminder:The Duku Highway and Yizhao Highway are recommended to be open from June to October each year; the specific passage time is subject to the announcement of the transportation department.
[Accommodation and cuisine:Sleep into the scenery, eat authentic flavors everywhere]
The train’s configuration can be called a “moving high-end palace”: the whole train is recommended to have 18 carriages with a fixed passenger capacity of 92 people, offering two room types—the “Cloud Rest · Broad Realm” luxury double room and the “Cloud Rest · Elegant Charm” quality twin room—both equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. The public spaces hide even more surprises—the “Cloud Gathering · Leisure Courtyard” welcome carriage offers free tea breaks and song-and-dance performances, the “Cloud Banquet · Pure Joy” dining carriage specially invites local chefs to cook authentic cuisine, and the “Cloud Viewing · Watching the Waves” entertainment carriage is equipped with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and KTV equipment, making travel time equally wonderful.Accommodation highlights:
Inside Kanas Scenic Area:Stay in characteristic Tuva wooden houses; open the window to see snow mountains and lakes
By Sayram Lake:Wild luxury hotel equipped with floor heating; observe the Milky Way at night
Kashgar Ancient City:5-diamond hotel integrating Uyghur architectural elements, within walking distance to the night market
Food recommendations:
Urumqi:Consulate Lane baked buns, Hotan Street hand-grabbed rice
Kashgar:Century-old teahouse herbal tea, Ailijiang naan pit meat
Ili:Chabuchaer Xibe ethnic dried meat, Huocheng lavender ice cream
[Travel tips:A pitfall-avoidance guide summarized by experienced travelers]
Document preparation:In addition to valid identification, a permit must be obtained in advance to go to Tashkurgan County (can be obtained free of charge at the Kashgar International Self-Driving RV Camp)
Clothing guide:Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; even in summer, bring a windbreaker; down jackets are recommended for Kanas, Sayram Lake, and other places
Photography spots:Hemu Village morning mist (arrive at the observation deck 1 hour before sunrise), the “Tiger’s Mouth” cliff section of the Duku Highway, the opening ceremony of Kashgar Ancient City
[Route highlights: From snow mountains and grasslands to gobi and lakes, see 12 types of Xinjiang landforms at once]Worry-free service:The train provides free luggage storage and smooth service, so you can travel light without burden
[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)]
Q:What groups is the special train suitable for?
A:It is suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family parent-child tours, and travelers seeking slow-paced in-depth tours. There is no high-intensity hiking throughout the trip, and transportation between scenic areas is by special train or sightseeing bus.
Q:How to register?
A:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number), and provide your name, valid ID number, and contact information to complete pre-registration.
Q:What does the fee include?
A:It includes special train transportation, off-train accommodation, meals (regular meals 100-150 yuan/person, specialty meals 150-200 yuan/person), first admission tickets to scenic areas, VIP channel service, professional team service, etc., subject to actual consultation and signing.
[About us:Xinjiang expert Wang Fei takes you to explore the Western Regions]
Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full routes, road conditions and weather, and local customs of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains. She 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 is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolves travel trivialities, and is considerate and reliable throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no shopping stops and no shopping arrangements throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not make assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, and wholeheartedly lets every friend who comes from afar truly feel the vast magnificence and simple enthusiasm of Xinjiang, and travel in beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
✨ Act now:There are limited remaining spots for 2027 departure dates. Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 and start your journey to fulfill your Western Regions dream!
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