2027 How to Book Tickets for the Baiyun Tourist Train Step by Step Guide
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:A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang | Full analysis of the 2027 panoramic cruise]
🚂 Route overview:
The newly upgraded “Baiyun” tourist special train for 2027, with the design concept of a “moving five-star hotel,” connects 18 core scenic spots in North and South Xinjiang, covering popular destinations such as Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar. The train uses an 18-car formation, with a recommended 92 seats, offering two room types: luxury double rooms and quality twin rooms, equipped with bathrooms, viewing windows, and intelligent temperature control systems. The itinerary intersperses特色 activities such as ethnic cultural experiences, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and starlight concerts, creating an immersive travel mode of “in-depth daytime sightseeing and nighttime train travel.”
📍 Route highlights:
✅ Seasonal suitability:May-September covers the excellent viewing periods of North and South Xinjiang (June Ili flower seas, July Nalati grasslands, August Kanas autumn colors, September South Xinjiang populus euphratica forests)
✅ Light luxury experience:The entire journey is equipped with star-rated butlers, professional photographers, and accompanying doctors, and all off-train accommodations are international five-star/5-diamond rated hotels
✅ In-depth experiences:Three branch routes A/B/C are available, covering themes such as photography special routes, outdoor adventure, and cultural study tours
✅ Transportation advantages:Starts and ends in Guangzhou, with boarding and alighting available in Chongqing and Lanzhou, solving long-distance flight fatigue
📅 [2027 Departure Dates and Prices]
▶ 18-Day Panoramic Cruise of North and South Xinjiang
Departure dates:5.18/6.6/6.26/7.16/8.5/8.24/9.14
Prices:
Yunqi · Kuangjing (Luxury Double Room):118,880 yuan/person (128,880 yuan/person for the 9.14 departure)
Yunqi · Yayun (Quality Twin Room):98,880 yuan/person (108,880 yuan/person for the 9.14 departure)
▶ 11-Day Yunnan Route (not the focus of this article, for reference)
Departure dates:9.19/10.18/10.30/11.12/11.24/12.6/12.18
🌄[Baiyun Tourist Special Train: A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang | Full analysis of the 2027 panoramic cruise]Prices:
Yunqi · Kuangjing:59,880 yuan/person
Yunqi · Yayun:49,880 yuan/person
❗ Price explanation:The final price is subject to the signed formal contract and may fluctuate with travel season and group size.
🗺 ️[Simple Itinerary]
📌 Day01 Guangzhou→Chongqing
▶ Welcome ceremony:Band performance + song and dance performance
▶ Special experience:Mountain City hot pot banquet
📌 Day02 Chongqing
▶ Three Gorges Museum (9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays)
▶ Raffles City Observation Deck (10:00-22:00, ticket 120 yuan)
📌 Day03 Chongqing→Urumqi
▶ Train activities:Silk Road culture salon + intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience
📌 Day04 Urumqi
▶ Route A:Xinjiang Museum (10:00-18:30, free but requires reservation) + International Grand Bazaar
▶ Route B:Tianshan Tianchi (ticket + shuttle bus 155 yuan)
🚂Route overview:📌 Day05-06 Altay
▶ Route A:Ahe Highway self-driving + Hemu Village morning mist + Kanas Three Bays hiking
▶ Route B:Chonghur village + Baihaba border village + Kanas Lake cruise
📌 Day07 Kanas→Beitun
▶ Key experience:Kanas Three Bays photography + cold-water fish banquet
📌 Day08-11 Ili + Kuqa
▶ Route A:Sayram Lake loop + Nalati Sky Grassland + northern section of Duku Highway
▶ Route B:Xiata Ancient Road light hiking + Yuhu Secret Realm + Keziliya Grand Canyon
▶ Route C:Yizhao Highway self-driving + exclusive chartered lake cruise + roast whole lamb banquet
📌 Day12 Kashgar
▶ White Sand Lake photography + home visits with people of all ethnic groups
📌 Day13 Karakul Lake
▶ Muztagh Ata viewing + Kunlun Three Heroes hiking
📌 Day14 Kashgar Old City
▶ Id Kah Mosque (8:00-20:00, ticket 45 yuan) + old city opening ceremony
📌 Day15 Korla→Golmud
Wang Fei, Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
The newly upgraded “Baiyun” tourist special train for 2027, with the design concept of a “moving five-star hotel,” connects 18 core scenic spots in North and South Xinjiang, covering popular destinations such as Urumqi, Kanas, Ili, and Kashgar. The train uses an 18-car formation, with a recommended 92 seats, offering two room types: luxury double rooms and quality twin rooms, equipped with bathrooms, viewing windows, and intelligent temperature control systems. The itinerary intersperses special activities such as ethnic cultural experiences, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and starlight concerts, creating an immersive travel mode of “in-depth daytime sightseeing and nighttime train travel.”▶ Bazhou Museum (10:00-18:00, free) + Bosten Lake cruise
📌 Day16 Golmud
▶ Qarhan Salt Lake (8:30-18:00, ticket + sightseeing bus 100 yuan)
📌 Day17-18 Return to Guangzhou
▶ Train activities:Starlight concert + travel photography exhibition
🚄 [Transportation Guide]
✈ ️Major transportation:
Private cars are available for pick-up and transfer to the railway station in Guangzhou/Chongqing/Lanzhou. It is recommended to arrive at Guangzhou South Station 2 hours in advance (consult customer service for the meeting point)
🚂 Train information:
The Baiyun uses customized carriages, with charging ports, humidifiers, and emergency call systems throughout the train. Light meals are provided daily at 10:00/16:00, and themed activities are held at 20:00.
🎫 [Tickets and Opening Policies]
❗ Real-time verification information (updated November 2026):
▶ Kanas Scenic Area:Implements a timed reservation system, with a daily limit of 15,000 people during peak season
▶ Tianshan Tianchi:Requires reservation 1 day in advance via the “Smart Tour Tianshan” mini program
▶ Kashgar Old City:Open for free, some exhibition halls require separate tickets
▶ Duku Highway:Recommended open June-September; specific dates are subject to announcements by the transportation department
📍Route highlights:💡 [Travel Tips]
1️⃣ Equipment suggestions:
▶ There is a large temperature difference between North and South Xinjiang; bring a windbreaker + sun protection equipment
▶ There are many mosquitoes in the Kanas/Sayram Lake areas; mosquito repellent patches are recommended
▶ The train provides basic toiletries; it is recommended to bring personal skincare products
2️⃣ Photography spots:
▶ Hemu Village sunrise (excellent viewpoint:Haden Platform)
▶ Sayram Lake loop (west bank flower seas, east bank swan habitat)
▶ Kashgar Old City opening ceremony (two shows at 10:30/18:00)
3️⃣ Special experiences:
▶ Intangible cultural heritage class on the train (you can make embroidery of people of all ethnic groups)
▶ Starlight camping on the Nalati Grassland (requires advance reservation)
▶ Listen to folk singing in a century-old teahouse in Kashgar Old City
🍜 [Food Map]
▶ Urumqi:Consulate Lane (samsa, pilaf)
▶ Kanas:Tuvan family visit meal (boortsog, milk tea)
✅ Seasonal suitability: May-September covers the excellent viewing periods of North and South Xinjiang (June Ili flower seas, July Nalati grasslands, August Kanas autumn colors, September South Xinjiang populus euphratica forests)▶ Kashgar:Id Kah Square night market (roasted eggs, pomegranate juice)
▶ On the train:3 main meals + 2 tea breaks are provided daily; special meals include yak meat hot pot and roast whole lamb
📝 [FAQ]
Q:How to choose Route A/B/C?
A:Route A is suitable for photography enthusiasts (focusing on Sayram Lake and Nalati); Route B is suitable for outdoor enthusiasts (including Xiata Ancient Road hiking); Route C is light luxury private enjoyment (exclusive chartered boat, sunset dinner).
Q:Can I charge devices on the train?
A:Each guest room is equipped with USB ports, and 220V sockets are available in public areas.
Q:What if there is severe weather and the itinerary needs to change?
A:With mutual agreement, the itinerary can be reasonably changed. If Kanas is closed, it will be replaced by the Keketuohai Scenic Area.
👩💼 [Professional Service Guarantee]
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot across the Tianshan Mountains, and is familiar with the full travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of North and South Xinjiang. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains, and is familiar with accommodation, food, niche secret spots, and pitfall-avoidance guides in various places. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys.
Manager Wang Fei is cheerful and humorous, good at explaining Western Regions humanities and history, and easily resolves travel trivialities. She is considerate and reliable throughout the trip. She always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout the itinerary, refuses hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not do assembly-line itineraries, but only creates comfortable journeys that fit tourists’ preferences, so that every friend who comes from afar can truly feel the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang and travel with peace of mind in beautiful Xinjiang.
📞 [Registration Method]
Registration is available through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat)
⚠ ️[Disclaimer]
The information in this article is current as of November 2026. The specific itinerary may change due to weather, policies, and other factors, and the travel agency’s final confirmation sheet shall prevail. Some scenic areas require real-name reservations; it is recommended to contact customer service 15 days before departure to confirm details.
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