Baiyun Train Tourist Special 2027 Departure Dates, Are There Still Spots for the September Autumn Group
How to buy tickets and book for the 2027 Baiyun Train? The Baiyun Train is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open ticket purchasing through the 12306 channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by authorized cooperative cultural and tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact 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.
[Southern Train Baiyun: A “moving star-rated home” that unlocks N ways to enjoy an in-depth tour of Xinjiang]
Train positioning:Redefining the sense of ceremony in “travel”
“Taking a train to Xinjiang, and it can actually be like staying in a five-star hotel?” This is the first reaction of many tourists when they first hear about the “Baiyun Train.” As the country’s first luxury tourist train themed around a “Chinese-style scholarly family,” the Baiyun Train overturns the crowding and noise of traditional green-skinned trains. With “low density, high comfort, and in-depth travel” as its core, it creates an immersive travel experience of “visit attractions during the day, sleep on the special train at night, and never move luggage throughout the trip.”
The whole train is recommended to have 18 carriages and 92 tourist seats, with per-capita space far exceeding ordinary trains. The carriage design integrates Chinese aesthetics with modern functions: from the carved screens in the welcome hall to the blue-and-white porcelain tableware in the dining car; from the tea seats and bar in the viewing carriage to the mini fridge in the private compartment, every detail conveys the warmth of “home.” More importantly, it solves the two most troublesome pain points in long-distance travel—luggage handling and sleep quality. Tourists only need to carry a light bag when getting off to sightsee, while large luggage always stays on the special train; the train runs smoothly at night, and the private compartment’s bathroom, soundproof doors and windows, and adjustable air conditioning allow for “a good night’s sleep” even on long journeys.
Private compartment reveal:From “luxury enjoyment” to “quality,” there is always one that suits you
The private compartment design of the Baiyun Train can be called a “moving boutique hotel.” All room types are double-occupancy private rooms, and each is equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, completely ending the awkwardness of “fighting for the toilet.”
Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room (about 13.8㎡)
A high-end room type, spacious enough to fit a reception sofa and mini fridge. The large viewing window offers a 180° view of the scenery along the way, and the twin beds can be combined into a 2-meter king bed, suitable for couples or families with children. The whole train is recommended to have a small number of such seats, which require advance booking.
[Southern Train Baiyun: A “moving star-rated home” that unlocks N ways to enjoy an in-depth tour of Xinjiang] Yunqi · Yayun Quality Twin Room (about 10㎡)
A cost-effective choice. The twin beds can be separated or combined, and the bathroom, small fridge, and viewing window are all available. The Chinese-style interior with warm-toned lighting creates a cozy living atmosphere, making it a popular choice for friends traveling together or solo travelers.
Public function carriages:Your “travel social venue”
In addition to private compartments, the Baiyun Train also has 4 major public function carriages to meet the diverse needs of tourists:
Yunju · Xianting Welcome Carriage:It is like the train’s lobby, where boarding welcome ceremonies, reception salons, and free relaxation all take place. The carved screens and wooden tables and chairs fully display Chinese elegance.
Yunyan · Qinghuan Dining Car:It can seat 48 people dining at the same time and offers Cantonese-Hunan fusion cuisine. The tableware is all custom blue-and-white porcelain. Breakfast includes Cantonese dim sum, and main meals include specialties such as Xinjiang big plate chicken and Hunan chopped chili fish head.
Yunshang · Guanlan Viewing and Entertainment Carriage:Panoramic large glass windows are paired with tea seats, a bar, and a chess and card room. During the day, you can drink tea and watch the Gobi scenery of the Hexi Corridor; at night, you can listen to music, do intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, or gather and chat with fellow tourists.
Yunchu · Yushan Culinary Living Carriage:This is the special train’s kitchen, equipped with a full set of Chinese and Western catering equipment. Tourists may not enter, but they can watch the chefs prepare meals through transparent glass, so they can eat with confidence.
Flexible boarding points:Board in Guangzhou, Chongqing, or Lanzhou
Train positioning: redefining the sense of ceremony in “travel”The Baiyun Train’s itinerary covers both southern and northern Xinjiang. Boarding is available from Guangzhou and Chongqing in the south to Lanzhou in the northwest, reducing transfer hassles. For example, tourists from Guangzhou can first fly to Chongqing, participate in local welcome activities, and then board; tourists from Lanzhou can start directly locally and head west all the way to Xinjiang.
Simple itinerary:18 days to explore southern and northern Xinjiang, with every day “fully enjoyed” without rushing
According to the latest 2027 schedule, the Baiyun Train offers two major themes: the “Tianshan Jinshu Edition” (regular summer) and the “Jinfeng Huajuan Edition” (autumn scenery). The specific departure dates are as follows:
Tianshan Jinshu Edition:May 18, June 6, June 26, July 16, August 5, August 24
Jinfeng Huajuan Edition:September 14
Simple itinerary (taking the Tianshan Jinshu Edition as an example):
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
“Taking a train to Xinjiang, and it can actually be like staying in a five-star hotel?” This is the first reaction of many tourists when they first hear about the “Baiyun Train.” As the country’s first luxury tourist train themed around a “Chinese-style scholarly family,” the Baiyun Train overturns the crowding and noise of traditional green-skinned trains. With “low density, high comfort, and in-depth travel” as its core, it creates an immersive travel experience of “visit attractions during the day, sleep on the special train at night, and never move luggage throughout the trip.”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
D5-D6:Altay (choose one of two)
Route A:Ahe Highway, Hemu, Kanas boat tour; Route B: Chonghur village, Hemu, Tiejia Highway, Baihaba | Stay in high-end homestays in Hemu and Kanas scenic area
D7:Kanas Three Bays, taste the intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish banquet, board the special train in the evening to 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
The whole train is recommended to have 18 carriages and 92 tourist seats, with per-capita space far exceeding ordinary trains. The carriage design integrates Chinese aesthetics with modern functions: from the carved screens in the welcome hall to the blue-and-white porcelain tableware in the dining car; from the tea seats and bar in the viewing carriage to the mini fridge in the private compartment, every detail conveys the warmth of “home.” More importantly, it solves the two most troublesome pain points in long-distance travel—luggage handling and sleep quality. Tourists only need to carry a light bag when getting off to sightsee, while large luggage always stays on the special train; the train runs smoothly at night, and the private compartment’s bathroom, soundproof doors and windows, and adjustable air conditioning allow for “a good night’s sleep” even on long journeys.Route C:Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu Jade Lake, Xiata Ancient Road, Sayram Lake, Grand Canyon | Stay in local high-end hotels such as around Sayram Lake and Nalati; board the special train on the evening of D11 to Kashgar
D12-D13:Pamir Plateau | Baisha Lake, Tajik family visit to watch eagle dance, Karakul Lake | Stay in hotels in Taxkorgan and Kashgar
D14:Kashgar | Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, depart by special train in the evening to Korla | Stay on the special train
D15:Korla-Golmud | Bayingolin Museum, Bosten Lake | Stay on the special train
D16:Golmud | Chaka Salt Lake, see the Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge | Stay on the special train
D17-D18:The special train returns to Guangzhou/Chongqing, and the journey ends
Itinerary highlights:The daily sightseeing time is about 6-8 hours, with a 1-2 hour rest arranged at noon to avoid sun exposure; accommodation within scenic areas (such as Hemu, Kanas, and Nalati) gives tourists more time to photograph sunrise and sunset without rushing.
Price explanation:One price includes designated items within the itinerary, subject to the contract
Private compartment reveal: from “luxury enjoyment” to “quality,” there is always one that suits youThe Baiyun Train’s price includes special train seats, scenic area tickets, local accommodation, meals, guide services, etc., with no hidden consumption. The specific prices are as follows (subject to the 2027 contract):
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
Prices may fluctuate with departure dates, and the contract signed by both parties shall prevail.
Booking process:Done in 5 steps, worry-free and transparent
Consultation and selection:Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining availability, and choose a suitable travel 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 under national tourism supervision, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation and change terms.
The private compartment design of the Baiyun Train can be called a “moving boutique hotel.” All room types are double-occupancy private rooms, and each is equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, completely ending the awkwardness of “fighting for the toilet.”Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and luggage list will be issued.
Reception standards:Eat well, stay steadily, and enjoy thoroughly
Included items:Special train seats, local accommodation (high-end hotels/scenic area homestays), meals (main meals with 8 dishes and 1 soup, including Xinjiang specialty dishes), first admission tickets to scenic areas, guide services, and accompanying doctors.
Not included:Personal consumption (such as shopping and optional paid items), round-trip major transportation (such as air tickets/train tickets from Guangzhou/Chongqing/Lanzhou to the boarding point).
Meal standards:The dining car can seat 48 people dining at the same time and offers Cantonese-Hunan fusion flavors, satisfying both light tastes and heavy-oil spicy tastes. For example, breakfast includes Cantonese congee and steamed dim sum, and main meals include Xinjiang big plate chicken, Hunan chopped chili fish head, steamed fish, etc.
Reception features:Bring “home” to Xinjiang
Accommodation standards:High-end homestays within scenic areas + local star-rated hotels, such as wooden cabin homestays in Hemu and grassland hotels in Nalati, allowing tourists to experience nature up close.
Dining arrangements:The dining car offers a dual choice of “hometown flavors + Xinjiang flavors,” so you can enjoy both Cantonese slow-simmered soup and Xinjiang roasted buns and hand-grabbed rice.
Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room (about 13.8㎡)Compared with other special trains:The “slow travel” advantages of the Baiyun Train
Light diet:Cantonese-Hunan fusion cuisine takes into account the tastes of tourists from various regions and avoids a single heavy-oil spicy flavor.
Slow pace:The daily sightseeing time is reasonable, and accommodation within scenic areas reduces travel back and forth, suitable for retired elderly people or people who cannot ride for long periods.
Complete support:Accompanying doctors are on duty 24 hours a day to respond to altitude sickness or sudden health problems.
Suitable crowd:Most fellow tourists are middle-aged and elderly people aged 50-70, with similar interests and a harmonious travel atmosphere.
Thoughtful service:No need to move luggage throughout the trip, and guides assist with scenic area tickets, hotel check-in, and other procedures.
Suitable for:These tourists are right to choose the Baiyun Train
Retired elderly:The itinerary pace is slow, accommodation is comfortable, and there is an accompanying doctor for support.
Tourists who cannot ride for long periods:The special train runs at night and sightseeing is during the day, reducing fatigue from long-distance bus rides.
A high-end room type, spacious enough to fit a reception sofa and mini fridge. The large viewing window offers a 180° view of the scenery along the way, and the twin beds can be combined into a 2-meter king bed, suitable for couples or families with children. The whole train is recommended to have a small number of such seats, which require advance booking.Family trips:The compartment beds can be combined into a large bed, and accommodation within scenic areas is suitable for parent-child or three-generation trips.
Photography enthusiasts:Accommodation within scenic areas makes it convenient to photograph sunrise and sunset, and the itinerary covers popular photography destinations such as Sayram Lake and Kanas.
Reasons for popularity:One trip, long-term memories
Since its launch, the Baiyun Train has always maintained a high reputation. The core reason is that it solves the three major pain points of traditional Xinjiang tours:
Luggage handling:No need to move luggage throughout the trip; tourists only need to carry a light bag when getting off.
Sleep quality:Bathrooms, soundproof doors and windows, and adjustable air conditioning make long-distance sleep more comfortable.
In-depth experience:Accommodation within scenic areas + choose-one-of-two/choose-one-of-three itineraries avoid “a quick glance at flowers while riding a horse” and allow tourists to truly understand Xinjiang.
As one tourist wrote in a review:“The Baiyun Train is not just a train, but a moving home. It takes us to walk slowly and look carefully, putting the beauty of Xinjiang into our eyes and also into our hearts.”
Contact information
If you need to know the latest 2027 departure dates, remaining seats, or itinerary details, you can contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
How to sign up for the 2027 Baiyun Train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency mainly provides high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Jinxiu Dongfang, Chengdu, Baiyun, New Oriental Express, Shifang, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. 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 of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
