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SOUTHERN RAIL · BAIYUN EXPRESS / SILK ROAD GRAND TOUR

Travel from Guangzhou to Xinjiang aboard Baiyun Express

Hexi Corridor & Xinjiang
18-Day Journey

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Itinerary
GUANGZHOU · HEXI CORRIDOR · XINJIANG

Compose your journey

01 Choose an edition

Choose between two journeys

01 Choose an edition
Classic route
2027 · 01

Tianshan Jinshu

Cool blue edition; Route B visits Kalajun and Kurdening.

Departure dates

Cultural journey
2027 · 02

Jinfeng Huajuan

Warm gold edition; Route B visits Tianshan Flower Sea and Nalati.

Departure dates

Departure dates and prices are subject to final booking confirmation.

Interactive carriage section

Five RepresentativeCarriage Spaces

YUNJU · XIANTING

Yunju · Xianting

A welcome hall with viewing lounge, tea bar, performance area and integrated storage.
Yunju · Xianting Welcome Car: Rendering
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Welcome Car

Two adjoining vestibules form a four-door reception area arranged as ceremonial gate, forecourt and gallery. Lattice screens and palace lanterns define the passageways.

  1. Four-door reception and ceremonial sequence

  2. Welcome hall, viewing lounge and tea bar

  3. Performance area and integrated storage

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YUNQI · LANYUE SUITE

Yunqi · Lanyue

A 14 m² twin suite with a two-seat sofa, minibar, private wardrobe and en-suite bathroom.
Premium Twin Suite

Warm timber, bronze-toned metal, floral screens, latticework and woven textures define separate sleeping, living, storage and bathing zones.

  1. Two-seat sofa and minibar

  2. Private bathroom and wardrobe

  3. Floral screens, latticework and woven textures

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YUNQI · YAYUN ROOM

Yunqi · Yayun

A 10.2 m² twin room with combinable beds, a folding sofa, storage and an en-suite bathroom.
Premium Twin Room

Black walnut, brass, rattan, Hunan embroidery and cloud motifs shape separate sleeping, living and bathing zones.

  1. Twin beds that combine

  2. Folding sofa and full storage

  3. En-suite bathroom and complete amenities

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YUNYAN · QINGHUAN

Yunyan · Qinghuan

Seats 48 guests and includes dining tables, a buffet, wash area, storage and tableware facilities.
Dining Car

A bracket-inspired ceiling overlooks rosewood-and-brass tables with Hunan-embroidered runners. Restrooms, a walk-in wash area and audiovisual equipment are also provided.

  1. Dining for 48 guests

  2. Rosewood tables and embroidered runners

  3. Buffet and complete dining support

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YUNSHANG · GUANLAN

Yunshang Guanlan Observation Car

Tail-car observation and lounge space
Observation Car

The tail car includes an observation area, service bar, two games rooms and an Aiwan Pavilion activity area. Lattice windows, dougong forms and red maple details define the interior.

  1. Aiwan Pavilion at the tail

  2. Two game rooms and a service bar

  3. Rest, recreation and panoramic viewing

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Yunju · Xianting Welcome Car

Southern Train · Baiyun Express

Baiyun Express 2027 Routes

The 18-day Xinjiang route departs Guangzhou via Changsha, Wuhan, Xi’an and Lanzhou. A tailored 9-day southern route is also available.
Route map for the 2027 Baiyun Express 18-day panoramic Xinjiang journey
The route departs Guangzhou via Changsha, Wuhan, Xi’an and Lanzhou before entering Xinjiang.
18 days

Xinjiang Panoramic 18-Day Tour

Guangzhou / Changsha / Wuhan / Xi’an / Lanzhou / Turpan / Urumqi / Beitun / Yining / Kuqa / Kashgar

Departure dates
Tour price
From ¥88,880 per guest
9 days

Southern Landscapes & Heritage: 9-Day Tour

Chongzuo / Jianshui / Yuanyang / Mengzi / Guilin

Travel period
January-May and November-December 2027
Tour price
Custom tailored
Southern Rail · Baiyun ExpressWhat is Baiyun Express?

Baiyun Express is a premium tourist-train product from Guangzhou to Xinjiang. Guests stay in private train rooms and join destination visits, reducing repeated hotel changes and luggage handling.

Why travel Xinjiang by luxury train

  • Depart from Guangzhou for convenient South China connections
  • Stay in private train rooms with shared social spaces
  • Visit representative destinations across Xinjiang
  • Find itinerary, rooms, dates and prices in one place

The current 18-day journey covers areas including Turpan, Urumqi, Beitun, Yining, Kuqa and Kashgar. Confirm the final sightseeing order in the written itinerary.

The product suits premium travellers, families, overseas Chinese visitors and older travellers who value fewer hotel changes. Confirm individual health and mobility needs before booking.

Baiyun Express FAQs

Essential answers about departure city, rooms, dates, prices and suitability.

What is Baiyun Express?

Baiyun Express is a premium tourist-train product from Guangzhou to Xinjiang, combining onboard accommodation with off-train sightseeing.

Where does Baiyun Express depart from?

The core journey departs from Guangzhou. Confirm meeting points, optional boarding stops and transfers in the final written itinerary.

What room categories are shown?

The site currently presents the Lanyue and Yayun twin-room categories, both with a private bathroom. Bookable rooms and availability require written confirmation.

How can I check dates, availability and prices?

Review the published dates and reference prices on the booking page, then confirm availability, contract terms and payment through the configured WhatsApp or official enquiry channel.

Is the journey suitable for families or older travellers?

Rail accommodation can reduce hotel changes and luggage handling. Travellers should still confirm mobility, health and daily sightseeing requirements before booking.

Check Baiyun Express dates and prices

Review the published itinerary and reference prices, then confirm availability, contract terms and payment in writing through the configured enquiry channel.

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