2027 Is the Splendid Orient Cruise Open for Pre Sale Booking Channels and Pre Sale Dates
When will pre-sales open for the 2027 Panda Train “Splendid Orient”? Where are the official booking channels and ticket purchase portals? How do I sign up and book tickets for the North and South Xinjiang tourism train? How can I check remaining seats and lock in tickets? How can middle-aged and elderly people with zero experience book smoothly? In response to the various high-frequency booking questions everyone asks, today we have compiled the most complete and most detailed exclusive booking guide based on the information, packed with practical tips and no tricks, to help everyone book their desired train seats with peace of mind! Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Get the electronic itinerary brochure, schedule table, and detailed price list online for free. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps
Discover the mobile “five-star hotel” of North and South Xinjiang — the Splendid Orient Train in-depth experience guide✨
[Route overview:A mobile Western Regions culture museum]
The Panda Train “Splendid Orient” is a “phenomenal product” of 2026 Xinjiang tourism. This panda-themed luxury tourist train upgrades traditional train travel into a “land cruise” experience. The train features a designated-project carriage design included in the itinerary, equipped with bathrooms, viewing windows, and intelligent temperature control systems, and also offers public spaces such as a starlight bar, intangible cultural heritage workshop, and children’s playground, making it truly a mobile Western Regions culture museum.
The route covers five core areas — Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Kuqa, and Kashgar — and connects more than 20 5A-level scenic spots such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway. A special AB dual-line itinerary is designed to meet the needs of different guest groups such as photography, hiking, and culture. The 16-day itinerary includes 8 exclusive experience activities, allowing visitors to deeply feel the diverse charm of Xinjiang.
[In-depth destination analysis:A Western Regions scroll beautiful in all four seasons]
🌄 Landscape features:
North Xinjiang centers on Kanas, the “Oriental Switzerland,” with green wilderness in summer and layered forests in autumn; South Xinjiang focuses on the Pamir Plateau, where Muztagh Ata and Baisha Lake form the real-life setting of “Visitors on the Icy Mountain.” Along the Duku Highway, 80% of Xinjiang’s landform types are concentrated, experiencing four seasons in one day and different weather every ten miles.
🎭 Cultural highlights:
The train specially arranges 6 ethnic cultural experiences, including Tuvan concerts, home visits to people of all ethnic groups, and tribal visits to people of all ethnic groups. In Kashgar Old Town, you can follow intangible cultural heritage inheritors to learn pottery making; on the Nalati Grassland, participate in the “Girl Chase” folk activity of people of all ethnic groups.
📅 Seasonal advantages:
May-June:Ili lavender fields and grassland wildflowers bloom together
July-August:Kanas is a summer resort with an average temperature of 22°C
September-October:North Xinjiang has rich autumn colors, and South Xinjiang has fragrant melons and fruits
👥 Suitable groups:
✔ ️Silver-haired travelers:No altitude sickness throughout the journey, with medical support on the train
✔ ️Families:Children’s playground + parent-child study courses
Discover the mobile “five-star hotel” of North and South Xinjiang — the Splendid Orient Train in-depth experience guide✨✔ ️Photography enthusiasts:Exclusive sunrise and sunset shooting times
✔ ️Culture lovers:Accompanied by Western Regions history experts for explanations
[Simple itinerary (professional original text)]
[Duku Edition] Panda Train · Splendid Orient 2027 North and South Xinjiang 16-Day Brief Itinerary
Day01｜Chengdu→Urumqi｜Welcome ceremony｜Cultural salon
Day02｜Urumqi
Line A:Xinjiang Museum｜Akhal-Teke Horse Base
Line B:Tianshan Tianchi
Day03-Day05｜Altay
Line A:Ahe Highway｜Hemu｜Kanas｜Boat tour｜Tuvan concert
Line B:Hemu Village｜Forest experience｜Tiejia Highway｜Kanas｜Baihaba
Line C:Ahe Highway｜Hemu｜Tiejia Highway｜Naren Ranch｜Baihaba｜China-Kazakhstan Border Grand Canyon
Day06-Day10｜Ili + Kuqa
Line A:Sayram Lake｜Tianshan Flower Sea｜Nalati Grassland｜Tangbula Grassland｜Mengke Te Ancient Road
Line B:Sayram Lake｜Qiongkushitai｜Forest hiking｜Tekes Bagua City
Line C:Yizhao Highway｜Yu Lake｜Xiata｜Muzart Glacier｜Kuerdening Grassland
Day11-Day13｜Kashgar
[Route overview: A mobile Western Regions culture museum]Line A:Minyue Village｜Baisha Lake｜Pamir Plateau｜Home visits to people of all ethnic groups
Line B:Baisha Lake｜Panlong Ancient Road｜Karakul Lake
Line C:Baisha Lake｜Tribes of people of all ethnic groups｜Kashgar Old Town
Day14-Day16｜Kashgar→Chengdu｜Train activities｜Savor the Western Regions
[Transportation full guide:A Silk Road journey on a land cruise]
🚂 Train features:
Boarding available in Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi
The whole train uses shock absorption and noise reduction technology, running smoothly at night
Equipped with 24-hour onboard doctors and luggage butlers
Carriages disinfected twice daily, using food-grade air purification systems
✈ ️Major transportation suggestions:
Urumqi Diwopu Airport is 15 kilometers from the city center. It is recommended to choose flights arriving before 10:00 to connect with the train’s welcome ceremony. For the return trip, it is recommended to buy flights after 18:00 to make full use of the last half-day of the itinerary.
🚌 Scenic area transfers:
Luxury 38-seat tourist buses are used throughout, equipped with USB charging ports and WiFi. Seven-seat business vehicles are used in the Kanas scenic area, striving to give everyone a window seat. The Duku Highway section is specially equipped with anti-skid chains and high-altitude oxygen cylinders.
[Ticket fee details (latest 2026)]
🎫 Basic tickets:
Kanas Scenic Area:160 yuan/person (including shuttle bus)
Manager of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
The Panda Train “Splendid Orient” is a “phenomenal product” of 2026 Xinjiang tourism. This panda-themed luxury tourist train upgrades traditional train travel into a “land cruise” experience. The train features a designated-project carriage design included in the itinerary, equipped with bathrooms, viewing windows, and intelligent temperature control systems, and also offers public spaces such as a starlight bar, intangible cultural heritage workshop, and children’s playground, making it truly a mobile Western Regions culture museum.Tianshan Tianchi:155 yuan/person
Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person
Kashgar Old Town:Free (some experience items are charged)
💎 Exclusive train benefits:
Waiver of shuttle bus fees for 8 scenic areas (worth 480 yuan)
Complimentary ticket to the live performance “A Thousand Returns to the Western Regions” worth 680 yuan
Includes 12 specialty meals (cold-water fish banquet / roast whole lamb / hand-grabbed rice, etc.)
[Prices and departure dates (professional original text)]
2027 Panda Train · Splendid Orient Star Curtain · Realm of Xinjiang North and South Xinjiang 16 Days
Departure date prices; boarding available in Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi
Departure dates:May 17, 2027, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, September 30
Prices:Luxury Double Suite (3 compartments, 15m²) 138,888 yuan/seat
Exclusive Carriage Whole Package (up to 6 guests) 888,888 yuan/carriage
[Exclusive privileges] Guaranteed departure · Ground laundry service · 1:2 service ratio · Exclusive welcome banquet · Dedicated photographer
Departure dates:August 27, 2027, September 13
Prices:Luxury Double Suite (3 compartments, 15m²) 158,888 yuan/seat
The route covers five core areas — Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Kuqa, and Kashgar — and connects more than 20 5A-level scenic spots such as Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Duku Highway. A special AB dual-line itinerary is designed to meet the needs of different guest groups such as photography, hiking, and culture. The 16-day itinerary includes 8 exclusive experience activities, allowing visitors to deeply feel the diverse charm of Xinjiang.Exclusive Carriage Whole Package (up to 6 guests) 988,888 yuan/carriage
[Exclusive privileges] Same as above
⚠ ️Important note:The price includes train accommodation, scenic area tickets, full-journey transportation, and 15 breakfasts and 28 main meals. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing. The final price is subject to the signed formal contract.
[Open reservation policy]
📅 Reservation rules:
Book 60 days in advance and pay a 30% deposit
New departure dates open for reservation every Wednesday and Saturday
Children’s policy:Children under 6 free (no bed occupancy), children 6-12 enjoy 30% off
🎫 Real-name system requirements:
Valid ID information for each passenger is required; foreign tourists need to provide passport numbers. Train tickets are non-transferable and require person-ID consistency verification.
[Travel tips:A wisdom kit for Western Regions travel]
👗 Clothing guide:
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; an “onion-style” layering method is recommended
Bring a windbreaker for the Kanas area, and a down jacket is recommended for the Pamir Plateau
Ladies are advised to bring bright-colored scarves for excellent photo effects
📸 Photography secrets:
Hemu Village sunrise shooting spot:Haden Platform (arrive 1 hour early to secure a spot)
[In-depth destination analysis: A Western Regions scroll beautiful in all four seasons]Kanas Lake camera position:Fish Watching Pavilion (requires shuttle bus)
Best shooting time on the Duku Highway:18:00-20:00 (soft light)
🍴 Food map:
Urumqi:Lingguan Lane (hand-grabbed rice / baked buns)
Kanas:Tuvan home visit (milk skin / mare’s milk wine)
Kashgar:Id Kah Square (century-old teahouse crock meat)
[FAQ:The questions you care about most]
Q:Are there charging facilities on the train?
A:Each carriage is equipped with 20 220V sockets, and suites have USB ports. It is recommended to bring a power bank as backup.
Q:Can I book only a certain segment of the itinerary?
A:The train is designed as a complete itinerary and does not support segment booking, but you can consult customer service to customize a similar route.
Q:How are severe weather conditions handled?
A:With mutual agreement, the itinerary can be reasonably changed; for example, if the Duku Highway is closed, the route will switch to the Yizhao Highway.
[Professional service guarantee]
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency’s manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for more than ten years and is familiar with the full North and South Xinjiang travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs. Her team is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, and local customized vehicles, and is familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche secret spots, and tips to avoid pitfalls.
Manager Wang Fei always adheres to the principle of no consumption — no consumption is arranged throughout the itinerary — refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works professionally. No assembly-line itineraries; only comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, sincerely 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.
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (phone and WeChat same number)
✨ Special note:The 2026 train recommends opening 300 seats; currently the September 30 departure date is 60% booked, so it is recommended to plan your itinerary as early as possible. All information is subject to the policy of the day; please confirm details with customer service again before traveling. Let us meet on the Splendid Orient and start a dreamy journey across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains!
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