2027 Baiyun Train Tour Registration Cost Fees and Schedule Details

[How to Buy Tickets for the Baiyun Express] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 Baiyun Express tourist train?
Tickets for the 2027 Baiyun Express tourist train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832; mobile phone (same as WeChat): 132-0133-3409.
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In this era of fast-paced travel, “slowing down” has instead become a luxury. And there is a train that, over 18 days, carries travelers through the Hexi Corridor, the heartlands of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau, and the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau — by day viewing snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and ancient cities; by night sleeping peacefully to the gentle sound of the rails — it is China’s first Chinese-style scholarly luxury tourist train: the Baiyun Express.
I. Detailed Introduction to the “Baiyun Express”
The “Baiyun Express” is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance, leisurely, slow travel, positioned as high-end custom, low-density luxury. The entire train is recommended to have 92 VIP seats and adopts a “tour by day, travel by night” model:By day, deep exploration of the core landscapes of the Western Regions; by night, rest in a private compartment on the move. Throughout the journey there is no need to repeatedly move luggage or frequently change hotels, truly achieving a “one-stop unlocking of the full landscapes of Xinjiang.”
The train is designed around a “Chinese scholarly heritage” core, integrating new Chinese aesthetics with the comfort of modern living, and is aimed at mature travelers who value experience, privacy, and cultural immersion. Whether it is in-depth roaming for retirees or leisurely long journeys with family and friends, travelers can enjoy a relaxed yet rich pace throughout the 18-day journey.
Currently (2026), this route has been operating stably for multiple departures and supports boarding from the three cities of Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Lanzhou, greatly facilitating departures for travelers from southern and southwestern China.
II. “Baiyun Express” Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Features
The “Baiyun Express” has no large dormitory-style bunks or shared seats anywhere on the train. All guest rooms are double-occupancy private compartments equipped with separate wet and dry bathrooms, truly achieving a purely private travel experience of “one seat per person, one room for two.” Currently, two main room types are offered:
🔹 Yunqi · Lanyue | Luxury Twin Room (approx. 13.8㎡)
A rare high-end room type on the entire train, with open and transparent space
Equipped with an exclusive lounge sofa, mini onboard refrigerator, and panoramic large observation window
Twin beds can be flexibly combined into a large bed, suitable for families or close friends traveling together
Limited seats, a high-end experience reserved for the few
🔹 Yunqi · Yayun | Quality Twin Room (approx. 10㎡)
New Chinese scholarly interior, elegant and gentle

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Twin beds can be separated or combined, balancing practicality and aesthetic style
The main room type with high cost-performance, highly favored
Among the train’s 18 carriages, in addition to guest rooms, there are also five functional carriages covering welcome, dining, sightseeing, kitchen, and logistics support, forming a complete “mobile living circle.”
III. “Baiyun Express” Travel Quality and Service Highlights
Unlike conventional group tours, the “Baiyun Express” reflects deep customization in service details:
✅ Thoughtful accompanying service:Professional tour leaders and medical staff on duty throughout, with 24-hour logistics support;
✅ Comfortable accommodation experience:Alternating arrangements of private train compartments and high-end hotels at scenic areas, balancing mobility and resort quality;
✅ Exclusive special arrangements:On-location activities such as Silk Road cultural salons, intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, Taxkorgan County home visits, and cold-water fish banquets;
✅ Convenient transportation experience:Board once and travel comfortably, avoiding cross-city transfers and luggage handling;
✅ Reasonable dining standards:The themed dining carriage serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, featuring a fusion of Cantonese and Hunan cuisines, with fresh ingredients and custom tableware.
Especially in areas such as Ili, Kanas, and the Pamir Plateau, consecutive stays at local high-end hotels are arranged, striving to give travelers ample time to immerse themselves in nature and culture.
IV. “Baiyun Express” Simple Itinerary
The following is the officially finalized itinerary, strictly following the “tour by day, travel by night” logic and covering the diverse landforms and cultural highlights of the Western Regions:
China’s First Chinese-Style Scholarly Luxury Theme Train | Baiyun Express · 18-Day Panoramic Roaming of Northern and Southern Xinjiang

In this era of fast-paced travel, “slowing down” has instead become a luxury. And there is a train that, over 18 days, carries travelers through the Hexi Corridor, the heartlands of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau, and the northern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau — by day viewing snow-capped mountains and lakes, grasslands and ancient cities; by night sleeping peacefully to the gentle sound of the rails — it is China’s first Chinese-style scholarly luxury tourist train: the Baiyun Express. Southern Train · Baiyun Express — China’s first Chinese-style scholarly luxury tourist train, unlocking the panoramic hidden wonders of Northern and Southern Xinjiang through a high-end customized travel model. The entire train has 18 carriages and is recommended to have 92 VIP seats, focusing on low-density pure luxury travel.
The entire journey adopts a “tour by day, travel by night” model: by day, deeply enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Western Regions; by night, rest peacefully aboard the moving train. No need to repeatedly pack luggage or frequently change hotels — unlock the full landscapes of Xinjiang in one stop. Supports boarding from the three cities of Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Lanzhou, making it easy to begin a grand journey along the Silk Road.
I. Exclusive Luxury Room Types | All Private Compartments + Separate Wet and Dry Bathrooms
No large dormitory-style bunks or crowded seats anywhere on the train; all are double-occupancy private compartments, each guest room standardly equipped with a separate wet and dry bathroom, private and comfortable, enjoying a quiet resting space throughout.
1. Yunqi · Lanyue | Luxury Twin Room (approx. 13.8㎡)
A rare high-end room type on the entire train, with extra-large, open, and transparent space, equipped with an exclusive lounge sofa, mini onboard refrigerator, and panoramic large observation window. Twin beds can be flexibly combined into a large bed, suitable for families and close friends, maximizing comfort. Seats on the entire train are limited and treasured, a high-end experience reserved for the few.
2. Yunqi · Yayun | Quality Twin Room (approx. 10㎡)
The main high-cost-performance Chinese-style room type, with an elegant and gentle new Chinese scholarly interior. Twin beds can be separated or combined, equipped with a separate wet and dry bathroom, exclusive small refrigerator, and observation glass window, balancing appearance and practicality for an immersive Chinese-style elegant stay.
II. Five Functional Carriages | Immersive Chinese-Style Leisure Experience
The train is equipped with all-dimensional public functional spaces integrating reception, dining, leisure, and entertainment, so the journey is never dull and you can relax immersively anytime, anywhere.
1. Yunju · Xianting | Welcome Lobby Carriage
An exclusive train welcome hall that replicates the traditional Chinese four-door welcoming ceremony, serving as the core reception space of the train. The exclusive boarding welcome ceremony, Silk Road cultural salons, and travelers’ rest and exchange all take place here, elegant in style and full of ceremony.
2. Yunyan · Qinghuan | Themed Dining Carriage
A new Chinese light-luxury themed restaurant that can seat 48 people at once. With exclusive custom tableware, it features a fusion of Cantonese and Hunan cuisines, freshly serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, allowing you to enjoy authentic delicious food aboard the train.
3. Yunshang · Guanlan | Observation and Entertainment Carriage

I. Detailed Introduction to the “Baiyun Express”Panoramic floor-to-ceiling glass window design, offering outstanding views along the way, equipped with tea seats, a light-luxury bar, and a casual chess and card room. By day, brew tea and enjoy the scenery, taking in the magnificent views of the Hexi Corridor, Gobi, and grasslands; by night, gather casually, listen to music and relax, and experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, unlocking diverse travel pleasures.
4. Yunchu · Yushan | Professional Kitchen Carriage
Equipped with a full set of professional Chinese and Western cooking equipment, with an exclusive chef team on duty throughout, safeguarding high-quality meals for the entire journey (exclusive non-public area for travelers).
5. Logistics Support Carriage
Includes staff sleeping carriage, exclusive infirmary, and professional power generation carriage, with 24-hour stable power supply and medical staff on duty throughout, comprehensively ensuring the journey and comfort.
III. 18-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Panoramic Itinerary | Tour the Core Hidden Wonders of the Western Regions in One Trip
The itinerary connects Chongqing’s culture, the Hexi Corridor, and the essence of all of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes of grasslands, lakes, glaciers, canyons, plateaus, and ancient cities, with multiple route options and in-depth travel without rushing.
D1 Departure | Gather in Guangzhou/Chongqing:Exclusive boarding welcome ceremony, special song and dance themed activities, overnight aboard the Baiyun Express
D2 In-Depth Roaming of Chongqing:Visit the Three Gorges Museum, taste authentic mountain-city hot pot, night tour of the Raffles landmark to enjoy the city night view, overnight aboard the train

Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832; mobile phone (same as WeChat): 132-0133-3409.
D3 Chongqing → Urumqi:Exclusive Silk Road cultural salon aboard the train, immersive viewing of the magnificent scenery of the Hexi Corridor along the way, overnight aboard the train
D4 Urumqi (Choose between two routes)
Route A:Xinjiang Museum + International Grand Bazaar, unlocking the cultural charm of the Western Regions; Route B: Tianshan Tianchi, encountering the picturesque scenery of the Jade Pond, overnight aboard the train
D5-D6 Altay Hidden Wonders Exploration (Choose between two routes)
Route A:Drive along the Ahe Highway, tour Hemu, and take the Kanas cruise; Route B: Stroll through Chonghur village, cross the Tiejia Highway, and explore Baihaba; two consecutive nights at high-end guesthouses in the Hemu and Kanas scenic areas
D7 Kanas Scenery + Specialty Cuisine:Visit the classic photo spots of the three bays of Kanas, taste the intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish banquet, board the train in the evening for Yining, overnight aboard the train

The “Baiyun Express” is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance, leisurely, slow travel, positioned as high-end custom, low-density luxury. The entire train is recommended to have 92 VIP seats and adopts a “tour by day, travel by night” model: by day, deep exploration of the core landscapes of the Western Regions; by night, rest in a private compartment on the move. Throughout the journey there is no need to repeatedly move luggage or frequently change hotels, truly achieving a “one-stop unlocking of the full landscapes of Xinjiang.”D8-D11 Ili · Kuqa Panoramic Tour (Three routes available; Route C requires a supplement of 6,000 yuan/person)
Route A:Sayram Lake, Tianshan Flower Sea, Narati Grassland, Duku Highway, Keziliya Grand Canyon
Route B:Sayram Lake, Kalajun Grassland, Kurdening, Keziliya Grand Canyon
Route C:Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu Jade Lake, Xiata Ancient Road, Sayram Lake, Grand Canyon
Throughout, stay at local high-end hotels such as those at Sayram Lake and Narati; board the train on the evening of D11 for Kashgar
D12-D13 Pamir Plateau Cultural Experience:Visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, take part in home visits in Tajik villages, watch intangible cultural heritage eagle dance performances, with consecutive stays at high-end hotels in Taxkorgan County and Kashgar
D14 Kashgar Cultural Journey:Stroll through Kashgar Old City, visit the Id Kah Mosque, board the train in the evening for Korla, overnight aboard the train
D15 Korla → Golmud:Visit the Bayingolin Museum, tour Bosten Lake, overnight aboard the train
D16 Golmud Salt Lake Wonder:Visit Qarhan Salt Lake and behold the magnificent grand scenery of the Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge, overnight aboard the train
D17-D18 Return Journey Fully Loaded:Return by train, arriving in Guangzhou/Chongqing, successfully concluding the 18-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang panoramic journey
V. 2026 “Baiyun Express” Departure Dates and Price Description
According to official finalized information, the 2026 “Baiyun Express” launches two themed versions by season, corresponding to different departure dates and pricing:
Exclusive Departure Dates | Unlock Different Beautiful Scenery of the Western Regions by Season
Tianshan Brocade Letter Edition · Midsummer Greenery (Summer Panorama):May 18, June 6, June 26, July 16, August 5, August 24
Golden Wind Painting Scroll Edition · Autumn Limited (Golden Autumn Scenery):September 14

The train is designed around a “Chinese scholarly heritage” core, integrating new Chinese aesthetics with the comfort of modern living, and is aimed at mature travelers who value experience, privacy, and cultural immersion. Whether it is in-depth roaming for retirees or leisurely long journeys with family and friends, travelers can enjoy a relaxed yet rich pace throughout the 18-day journey.Light-Luxury Pricing | One Seat per Person, One Room for Two (Purely Private Double Compartment)
Yunqi · Lanyue Luxury Twin Room
Tianshan Brocade Letter Summer Edition:118,880 yuan/seat
Golden Wind Painting Scroll Autumn Edition:128,880 yuan/seat
Yunqi · Yayun Quality Twin Room
Tianshan Brocade Letter Summer Edition:98,880 yuan/seat
Golden Wind Painting Scroll Autumn Edition:108,880 yuan/seat
The above prices are for reference only; actual costs may fluctuate slightly due to departure dates, room types, and service details. The specific terms shall be subject to the tourism service contract signed by both parties.
VI. “Baiyun Express” Booking and Registration Methods
If you want to ride the “Baiyun Express,” please keep this ticket-booking guide.
“Baiyun Express” related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform; you need to consult and book through Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center.
📌 The booking process is for reference as follows:
1. Contact for Consultation: Call or add WeChat to learn about the detailed itinerary, room types, prices, and remaining seats.
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile phone (same as WeChat):132-0133-3409 (Manager Maizi, 24-hour service)

Currently (2026), this route has been operating stably for multiple departures and supports boarding from the three cities of Guangzhou, Chongqing, and Lanzhou, greatly facilitating departures for travelers from southern and southwestern China.2. Choose a Product: Based on your personal schedule and preferences, select the departure date and room type.
3. Submit Information: Provide the traveler’s name and valid ID number (or passport/permit and other valid ID information).
4. Complete Booking: Pay the booking deposit, sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision, and complete the lock-in.
June to September each year is the peak travel period, and seats for popular departures are tight. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to reserve your preferred room type. Please use only legitimate channels and beware of unauthorized agents.
VII. “Baiyun Express” Fees and Service Description
Itinerary fees include:Private train compartment accommodation, high-end hotel accommodation at scenic areas, full-journey transportation (train + shuttle), three meals daily, first admission tickets to attractions, special activities (such as home visits and intangible cultural heritage experiences), medical and logistics support, and other basic services.
Excluded items include:Personal voluntary consumption (such as alcoholic drinks and souvenirs), optional upgraded experiences, coordination (for solo registrations, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), etc.
All service contents, fee standards, and scope of rights shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. If you need a detailed service list, you may request it from customer service.
VIII. To You Who Yearn for the Western Regions
18 days is enough to turn a trip into a memory.
Aboard the “Baiyun Express,” time is stretched, scenery is magnified, and the distance between people is gently brought closer.
No need to chase the schedule, no need to worry about transfers; simply push open the window and watch the snow-capped mountains glide by, lakes reflect drifting clouds, and grasslands spread to the horizon.
If you also long for a Western Regions journey that is unhurried, warm, and profound, why not dial that familiar number —
Let Manager Maizi open this door to slow travel for you.
📞 Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center
Landline:0991-3333832 | WeChat same as phone: 132-0133-3409
Seats for 2026 are limited; the scholarly train awaits departure.
Tickets for the 2027 Baiyun Express tourist train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency · Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832; mobile phone (same as WeChat): 132-0133-3409.