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A complete breakdown of the presale updates, booking channels, schedule fares, and service highlights of the Baiyun Hao Xinjiang luxury tourist train. The Baiyun Hao is China’s first Chinese-style scholarly heritage-themed luxury tourist train, departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station, with a recommended capacity of 92 seats, connecting the northern and southern routes of Xinjiang over 18 days. Seats for 2027 are now open for booking. The Southern Train Baiyun Hao 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 Explorer 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 and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to secure a seat → sign electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🚂 Take the train to Xinjiang | Southern Train · Baiyun Hao 2027 presale now open, an 18-day mobile five-star journey across northern and southern Xinjiang
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✨ Have you ever thought about not rushing for flights, not driving yourself, but lying on a moving star-rated train with Tianshan snow peaks, Gobi salt lakes, and grassland flower seas sliding past frame by frame outside the window? The Southern Train · Baiyun Hao is exactly such a travel train that combines “accommodation” and “transport” into one—18 carriages, 92 passengers, departing from Guangzhou and heading west all the way, stringing together the essential landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang into a complete Silk Road scroll.
In today’s article, let’s change our perspective. Instead of talking about which day to go where, let’s first talk about where exactly this train is “luxurious,” why the scenery along the way is worth your 18 days of slow appreciation, and then explain the 2027 departure dates, prices, and itinerary all at once.
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🏔 ️ I. Why is this train called a “mobile star-rated hotel”?
The Baiyun Hao is a high-end positioned tourist train in the Southern Train series, with a recommended configuration of 18 carriages and 92 passengers, focusing on the privacy and comfort of small-group travel. The train offers two room types:
🔸 Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room (3 compartments, reference area approximately 13.8㎡)
🔸 Yunqi · Yayun Quality Twin Room (4 compartments, reference area approximately 10㎡)
Public spaces are equally refined—Yunju · Xianting is the welcome carriage, Yunyan · Qinghuan is the dining carriage, and Yunshang · Guanlan is the entertainment and viewing carriage, with dedicated areas for tea, dining, sightseeing, and socializing. The train is also equipped with star-rated butlers, professional photographers, onboard support doctors, and elite tour leaders, with someone looking after you from boarding to disembarking.
After arriving on the ground, it switches to a light luxury small group of about 16 to 22 people (excluding children), with accommodation covering international five-star hotels, high-end boutique inns, and 5-diamond or 4-diamond hotels as rated online, with some locations also offering wild luxury accommodation experiences.
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🌈 II. What exactly will you see along the way? A quick overview of northern and southern Xinjiang highlights
The core appeal of this route lies in the word “panorama”—departing from Chongqing, going through Urumqi deep into Altay, then crossing the Ili River Valley, traversing the Duku Highway to reach Kuqa, heading south to Kashgar and Tashkurgan, and finally returning via Golmud. It captures almost all the representative landscapes of every region in Xinjiang.
🔹 Altay Region
Hemu Village and Kanas Scenic Area are the signature attractions of Altay. Hemu is famous for its Tuva village and morning mist; the scenic area will continue to open in 2026, and it is recommended to climb the viewing platform in the early morning to photograph the scene of cooking smoke interwoven with wooden houses. The Three Bays of Kanas (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay) are especially outstanding in autumn colors; the scenic area currently implements a real-name reservation system, so it is recommended to book tickets in advance through official channels. Baihaba Village is quieter and more pristine, suitable for travelers who prefer a slower pace.
🔹 Ili River Valley
Sayram Lake is called “the last tear of the Atlantic,” and the lakeside road is suitable for self-driving or customized vehicle tours; the current ticket is about 70 yuan per person (2026 reference standard, subject to the announcement of the day). Nalati Grassland is a type of alpine meadow, with both the空中 grassland and the river valley grassland having their own highlights. Bayanbulak is famous for the sunset over the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, but note that the Duku Highway is recommended to be open only to domestic guests, and its annual opening time depends on road conditions.
🔹 Duku Highway and Kuqa
The Duku Highway is a scenic thoroughfare connecting northern and southern Xinjiang, along which you can view canyons, snow mountains, grasslands, and various landforms. Kizilia Grand Canyon (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon) has striking red rock walls, with a current ticket of about 40 yuan per person. Kuqa, as the core of Qiuci culture, is worth stopping to feel the depth of history.
🔹 Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau
Kashgar Old City is an old town in Xinjiang with a rich cultural atmosphere, and the Id Kah Mosque is a local landmark. Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake are located toward the Pamir Plateau, where lake views and snow mountains such as Muztagh Ata appear in the same frame, a magnificent sight. A Tajik family visit offers an opportunity to learn about the lifestyles of local ethnic groups up close.
🔹 Golmud
Chaerhan Salt Lake is a highlight at the end of the itinerary, with the lake surface crystallizing like jade; the scenic area is currently open for visits, and non-slip shoes are recommended. Bosten Lake is one of the larger freshwater lakes in Xinjiang and can be visited together with the Bayingolin Museum.

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🗓 ️ III. Simple itinerary arrangement
The following are the complete itineraries of the two 2027 versions; once selected, the entire journey cannot be interleaved or cross-combined across routes.
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📌 Southern Train · Baiyun Hao Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Overview | Golden Phoenix Scroll Edition | 2027 Brief Itinerary
🔸 Day01 Guangzhou→Chongqing Welcome ceremony | Band performance | Song and dance performance
🔸 Day02 Chongqing Three Gorges Museum | Mountain City hotpot | Raffles Sky Crystal Observation Deck
🔸 Day03 Chongqing→Urumqi Train特色 activities | Silk Road culture salon
🔸 Day04 Urumqi Route A:Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum | Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar / Route B: Tianshan Tianchi
🔸 Day05-Day06 Altay Route A D5 Ahe Highway | Hemu D6 Exclusive tea break | Hemu Village | Kanas Scenic Area / Route B D5 Chonghuer Village | Hemu D6 Tiejia Highway | Baihaba | Kanas Scenic Area
🔸 Day07 Kanas→Beitun Three Bays of Kanas | Landmark intangible cultural heritage cuisine cold-water fish banquet
🔸 Day08-Day11 Ili + Kuqa Route A D8 Sayram Lake D9 Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati Grassland D10 Nalati Grassland | Bayan Town D11 Duku Highway | Kizilia Grand Canyon / Route B D8 Sayram Lake D9 Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati Grassland D10 Nalati Grassland D11 Kizilia Grand Canyon / Route C (+6000 yuan/person required) D8 Yizhao Highway | Jade Lake | Sunset dinner | Exclusive chartered lake cruise D9 Xiata Ancient Road D10 Sayram Lake D11 Kizilia Grand Canyon
🔸 Day12 Kashgar Baisha Lake | Tashkurgan | Tajik family visit
🔸 Day13 Karakul Lake Karakul Lake | Three Heroes of Kunlun
🔸 Day14 Kashgar Old City→Korla Kashgar Old City | Id Kah Mosque
🔸 Day15 Korla→Golmud Bayingolin Museum | Bosten Lake
🔸 Day16 Golmud Chaerhan Salt Lake
🔸 Day17-Day18 Golmud→Guangzhou Train activities, enjoy a variety of activities on the train and savor the Western Regions journey
⚠ ️ Special notes:
1. Ili + Kuqa Route A: If the Duku Highway is not open, Route A will be replaced with Route B (the Duku Highway is recommended to be open only to domestic guests).
2. Itinerary descriptions are for reference. The departure dates, itinerary times, operating routes, and stop stations of the special train are subject to the final passenger transport adjustment orders of China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. and the corresponding railway authority.
3. For the Urumqi and Altay itineraries on Days 4-6, two themed routes A and B are offered as a choice of one; once selected, the entire journey cannot be interleaved or cross-combined across routes.
4. For the Ili + Kuqa itinerary on Days 8-11, three themed routes A, B, and C are offered as a choice of one; once selected, the entire journey cannot be interleaved or cross-combined across routes (Route C requires an additional 6000 yuan/person).
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📌 Southern Train · Baiyun Hao Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Overview | Tianshan Brocade Letter Edition | 2027 Brief Itinerary

——————————————————🔸 Day01 Guangzhou→Chongqing Welcome ceremony | Band performance | Song and dance performance
🔸 Day02 Chongqing Three Gorges Museum | Mountain City hotpot | Raffles Sky Crystal Observation Deck
🔸 Day03 Chongqing→Urumqi Train specialty activities | Silk Road culture salon
🔸 Day04 Urumqi Route A:Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Museum | Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar / Route B: Tianshan Tianchi
🔸 Day05-Day06 Altay Route A D5 Ahe Highway | Hemu D6 Exclusive tea break | Hemu Village | Kanas Scenic Area / Route B D5 Chonghuer Village | Hemu D6 Tiejia Highway | Baihaba | Kanas Scenic Area
🔸 Day07 Kanas→Beitun Three Bays of Kanas | Landmark intangible cultural heritage cuisine cold-water fish banquet
🔸 Day08-Day11 Ili + Kuqa Route A D8 Sayram Lake D9 Tianshan Flower Sea | Nalati Grassland D10 Nalati Grassland | Bayan Town D11 Duku Highway | Kizilia Grand Canyon / Route B D8 Sayram Lake D9 Kalajun Grassland | Grassland light hiking | Bonfire party D10 Kurdening D11 Kizilia Grand Canyon / Route C (+6000 yuan/person required) D8 Yizhao Highway | Jade Lake | Sunset dinner | Exclusive chartered lake cruise D9 Xiata Ancient Road D10 Sayram Lake D11 Kizilia Grand Canyon
🔸 Day12 Kashgar Baisha Lake | Tashkurgan | Tajik family visit
🔸 Day13 Karakul Lake Karakul Lake | Three Heroes of Kunlun
🔸 Day14 Kashgar Old City→Korla Kashgar Old City | Id Kah Mosque
🔸 Day15 Korla→Golmud Bayingolin Museum | Bosten Lake
🔸 Day16 Golmud Chaerhan Salt Lake
🔸 Day17-Day18 Golmud→Guangzhou Train activities, enjoy a variety of activities on the train and savor the Western Regions journey
⚠ ️ Special notes:
1. Ili + Kuqa Route A: If the Duku Highway is not open, the itinerary will return to Yining after Nalati and transfer to the Baiyun Hao to Kuqa, and the original Bayanbulak accommodation will be changed to train accommodation (the Duku Highway is recommended to be open only to domestic guests).
2. Itinerary descriptions are for reference. The departure dates, itinerary times, operating routes, and stop stations of the special train are subject to the final passenger transport adjustment orders of China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. and the corresponding railway authority.
3. For the Urumqi and Altay itineraries on Days 4-6, two themed routes A and B are offered as a choice of one; once selected, the entire journey cannot be interleaved or cross-combined across routes.
4. For the Ili + Kuqa itinerary on Days 8-11, three themed routes A, B, and C are offered as a choice of one; once selected, the entire journey cannot be interleaved or cross-combined across routes (Route C requires an additional 6000 yuan/person).
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🚄 IV. Transportation guide
🔸 Boarding stations:Guangzhou start and end, Chongqing can board and disembark, Lanzhou can board, Urumqi can pick up passengers
🔸 Train operation:Uniformly dispatched by China State Railway Group Co., Ltd.; specific stop stations and times are subject to the passenger transport adjustment orders of the railway department
🔸 Ground transportation:Between scenic areas, transfers are provided by dedicated vehicles for the small group; some scenic areas provide VIP channels or direct shuttle services
🔸 Return:Board at Golmud Station to return to Guangzhou, with rich train activities throughout and no rush
🎟 ️ V. Ticket fees and opening reservation policies (2026 reference)

✨ Have you ever thought about not rushing for flights, not driving yourself, but lying on a moving star-rated train with Tianshan snow peaks, Gobi salt lakes, and grassland flower seas sliding past frame by frame outside the window? The Southern Train · Baiyun Hao is exactly such a travel train that combines “accommodation” and “transport” into one—18 carriages, 92 passengers, departing from Guangzhou and heading west all the way, stringing together the essential landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang into a complete Silk Road scroll.The following are current reference ticket prices for major scenic areas along the route, subject to the announcements of the scenic areas on the day:

Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials) Consultation phone/WeChat: 18095969599, also available via WhatsApp: +86 18095969599, LINE: xjwf10086, email 3086604115@qq.com for related matters, and to inquire about recent travel routes and quotations.
🔸 Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket about 160 yuan/person (including sightseeing bus), real-name reservation required
🔸 Hemu Village:Ticket about 50 yuan/person, intra-scenic transportation charged separately
🔸 Sayram Lake:Ticket about 70 yuan/person, additional vehicle fee for self-driving around the lake
🔸 Nalati Grassland:Ticket about 95 yuan/person (including aerial grassland), ticket prices vary by area
🔸 Bayanbulak:Ticket about 65 yuan/person (including shuttle bus)
🔸 Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket about 95 yuan/person (including shuttle bus)
🔸 Kashgar Old City:Free admission, some venues charge separately
🔸 Id Kah Mosque:Ticket about 20 yuan/person
🔸 Chaerhan Salt Lake:Ticket about 100 yuan/person (including sightseeing bus)
🔸 Bosten Lake:Ticket about 45 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Warm tips:Most scenic areas in Xinjiang implement real-name reservations; during peak season, it is recommended to book online in advance; the annual opening time of the Duku Highway is not fixed and is subject to the announcement of the transportation department for the year; weather and road conditions may affect the itinerary, and with mutual agreement, the itinerary can be reasonably changed.
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🧳 VI. Travel tips
🔸 Clothing suggestions:There is a large temperature difference between day and night in northern and southern Xinjiang; even in summer, bring a light down jacket or outdoor jacket; Kanas and Hemu are cold in the morning and evening
🔸 Sun protection recommendations:UV is strong; sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat are all essential
🔸 Dietary notes:Beef and mutton are the main foods; those with sensitive stomachs can prepare common medicines in advance
🔸 Photography spots:Hemu morning mist, Sayram Lake sunset, Bayanbulak Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns, Baisha Lake snow mountain reflection, Chaerhan Salt Lake jade lake surface
🔸 Pace reminder:The 18-day itinerary is relatively long, with ample rest time on the train and a moderate pace on ground days, suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers and families with children
🔸 Carry ID:Valid ID must be carried; some areas require cooperation with checks, so keep it with you for verification
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💰 VII. Price explanation
The following are the 2027 Southern Train · Baiyun Hao Northern and Southern Xinjiang 18-day departure prices; passengers can board in Guangzhou/Chongqing/Lanzhou/Urumqi:
📌 2027 Southern Train · Baiyun Hao [Yunyu · Xingjiang] Chongqing & Northern and Southern Xinjiang & Golmud 18-Day Departure Prices
🔸 [Tianshan Brocade Letter Edition] Departure dates:June 6 and June 26, 2027

In today’s article, let’s change our perspective. Instead of talking about which day to go where, let’s first talk about where exactly this train is “luxurious,” why the scenery along the way is worth your 18 days of slow appreciation, and then explain the 2027 departure dates, prices, and itinerary all at once.▫️ Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room (3 compartments, reference area:13.8㎡) 118,880 yuan/person
▫️ Yunqi · Yayun Quality Twin Room (4 compartments, reference area:10㎡) 98,880 yuan/person
🔸 [Golden Wind Scroll Edition] Departure dates:September 14, 2027
▫️ Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room (3 compartments, reference area:13.8㎡) 128,880 yuan/person
▫️ Yunqi · Yayun Quality Twin Room (4 compartments, reference area:10㎡) 108,880 yuan/person
📌 Yunnan Route 11 Days
🔸 Departures:9.19/10.18/10.30/11.12/11.24/12.6/12.18
▫️ Yunqi · Kuanjing (Luxury Double Room):59,880 yuan/person
▫️ Yunqi · Yayun (Quality Twin Room):49,880 yuan/person
🔸 Boarding stations:Guangzhou start and end (Chongqing can board and disembark, Lanzhou can board)
🔸 Disembarking stations:Chongqing, Guangzhou
⚠️ Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate by departure date; the signed contract between both parties shall prevail. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
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📋 VIII. Fee explanation and service description
🔸 Fees include:
▫️ Full-train accommodation (corresponding room type)
▫️ Ground accommodation (Yining/Hemu/Sayram Lake/Nalati international five-star; Kanas high-end boutique inn; Bayan Town/Kuqa/Kashgar/Tashkurgan 5-diamond or 4-diamond hotels as rated online; Zhaosu-Jade Lake/Kalajun wild luxury hotels)
▫️ Ground main meals 100-150 yuan/person, specialty meals 150-200 yuan/person (including song-and-dance welcome banquet, intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish banquet, Route A outdoor customized banquet, yak meat hotpot, roast whole lamb banquet)
▫️ 2 airport pickups/drop-offs at the assembly point + 2 nights of high-end hotel accommodation at the assembly point
▫️ VIP channels or direct shuttle services at some scenic areas, song-and-dance welcome at stations, luggage service
▫️ Train star-rated butlers, professional photographers, professional support doctors, elite tour leaders throughout
▫️ Ground light luxury small group service of 16-22 people
🔸 Fees do not include:
▫️ Personal consumption and optional paid items
▫️ Additional expenses caused by force majeure

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▫️ Round-trip major transportation (air tickets/train tickets from various places to the boarding station)
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing, ensuring information transparency and clear rights and responsibilities.
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📝 IX. Registration method
Registration is available through Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency.
📞 Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number)
📍 For specific address information, please consult customer service for detailed guidance.
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👤 X. About the tour leader
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply engaged in the Xinjiang tourism industry for more than ten years, having traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains, and is familiar with the full play routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. Proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourist special trains, and familiar with accommodation, food, lesser-known secret spots, and tips for avoiding pitfalls in various places, able to plan classic loop routes as well as customize lesser-known in-depth journeys. Cheerful and humorous in personality, good at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel trivialities, and caring and reliable throughout the journey. Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Explorer International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of arranging no consumption throughout the itinerary, rejecting hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and doing things professionally. No assembly-line itineraries, only comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, wholeheartedly letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel the vast magnificence and simple warmth of Xinjiang, and travel through beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
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❓ XI. Frequently asked questions FAQ
🔸 Q:Can I sign up alone?
A:Yes, but the private room type requires a corresponding supplement, subject to contract negotiation.
🔸 Q:Is it suitable for the elderly and children?
A:The train pace is relaxed and the ground itinerary is moderate, suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers; for children’s policies, please consult customer service for confirmation.
🔸 Q:What if the Duku Highway is not open?
A:Route A will be changed to Route B or return and transfer to the train; specific details are subject to the actual road conditions and railway dispatch of the year, and with mutual agreement, the itinerary can be reasonably changed.
🔸 Q:Is the signal good on the train?
A:The signal is weak in some sections during the train journey; it is recommended to download offline maps and entertainment content in advance.
🔸 Q:Can dining accommodate special dietary needs?
A:You can inform the tour leader in advance, and we will try our best to coordinate, but choices are limited in remote areas.
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⚠ ️ Disclaimer:The opening hours, ticket prices, transportation schedules, and other information of the scenic areas mentioned in this article are based on reference data from public channels in 2026, and actual details are subject to the announcements of the scenic areas and railway departments on the day of travel. Itinerary descriptions are for reference; the departure dates, operating routes, stop stations, etc. of the special train are subject to the final passenger transport adjustment orders of China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. and the corresponding railway authority. All ethnic names are uniformly expressed as “all ethnic groups.” No sensitive topics are discussed in this article. The relevant service content is subject to the formal tourism contract signed by both parties and is governed by the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and relevant contract laws.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing. We look forward to meeting you on the Baiyun Hao and slowly appreciating this vast land together 🌄
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