Panda Express Splendid Orient 2027 North South Xinjiang Train Presale Schedule
When will pre-sales open for the 2027 Panda Express “Splendid Orient” train? Where are the official booking channels and ticket purchase entry points? How do you sign up and book tickets for the North and South Xinjiang tourism train? How do you 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’ve compiled the most complete and most detailed exclusive booking guide based on available information—all practical tips, no tricks—to help everyone confidently secure their desired train seats! 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
🌄 【Panda Express · Splendid Orient:Unlock a 16-day in-depth North and South Xinjiang tour aboard a mobile “five-star hotel”】🌄
🚂 When the adorable “Panda Express” IP meets the superb scenery of North and South Xinjiang, a journey blending high-end luxury and wild charm sets off! As China’s first high-end panoramic tourism train, the Splendid Orient is designed around the concept of “one carriage, one scene; one journey, one painting,” linking a mobile “five-star hotel” with Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons. It takes visitors through Altay and Ili in North Xinjiang and Kashgar in South Xinjiang within 16 days, experiencing the geographical wonder of “wear a fur coat in the morning and gauze at noon.” This article will unveil the mystery of this “mobile travel museum” from the perspectives of route highlights, itinerary design, and service details.
🌏 【Route Overview:The Superb Scenery and Cultural Feast of North and South Xinjiang】🌏
📍 Location and Seasonal Advantages:Xinjiang accounts for one-sixth of China’s land area, and the climate and landscapes of North and South Xinjiang differ significantly. May to September is the excellent travel season: the Altay grasslands of North Xinjiang are lush and green, and Ili’s lavender fields interweave with rapeseed flower seas; South Xinjiang’s Kashgar attracts visitors with fragrant fruits and various ethnic festival activities. The Splendid Orient chooses to depart during this time, offering the dual enjoyment of natural scenery and cultural experiences.
👥 Suitable For:
✔ Families seeking high-quality travel (the train has a children’s play area and parent-child interactive activities)
✔ Photography enthusiasts (multiple “golden photo spots” along the route, with dedicated photographers)
✔ Middle-aged and elderly tourists (no shopping arranged throughout, no optional paid items, a relaxed itinerary pace)
✔ Business travelers (the premium carriage can host small meetings, equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi and office facilities)
📸 Photo Spot Design:
🔹 North Xinjiang:Morning mist at the three bays of Kanas, starry skies over Hemu Village, the “blue tears” of Sayram Lake
🔹 South Xinjiang:Kashgar Old City opening ceremony, Muztagh Ata on the Pamir Plateau, the Danxia landforms of Keziliya Grand Canyon
🔹 Train Features:The carriage features a “Western Regions Cultural Corridor” displaying ethnic clothing, musical instruments, and handicrafts; visitors can participate in intangible cultural heritage experiences at any time (such as pottery making and Atlas silk weaving).
🚂 【Simple Itinerary:16 Days to Explore North and South Xinjiang, Choose Line A or B Freely】🚂
🌄【Panda Express · Splendid Orient: Unlock a 16-Day In-Depth North and South Xinjiang Tour Aboard a Mobile “Five-Star Hotel”】🌄(The following itinerary strictly follows the original local route facts without any modification)
📅 【Duku Version】Panda Express · 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:D3 Ahe Highway｜Hemu; D4 Hemu Village｜Kanas｜Boat Tour｜Tuvan Private Concert; D5 Three Bays of Kanas｜Cold Water Fish Banquet
Line B:D3 Hemu Village｜Forest Experience Activities; D4 Tiejia Highway｜Kanas｜Baihaba; D5 Three Bays of Kanas｜Cold Water Fish Banquet
Line C:D3 Ahe Highway｜Hemu; D4 Tiejia Highway｜Kanas｜Naren Ranch｜Baihaba｜China-Kazakhstan Border Grand Canyon; D5 Three Bays of Kanas｜Cold Water Fish Banquet
🔹 Day06-Day10｜Ili + Kuqa
Line A:D6 Sayram Lake; D7 Tianshan Flower Sea｜Nalati Grassland; D8 Nalati Grassland｜Tangbula Grassland｜Hundred-Mile Gallery; D9 Mengke Te Ancient Road｜Wilderness Kitchen｜Middle Section of Duku Highway; D10 Southern Section of Duku Highway｜Keziliya Grand Canyon
Line B:D6 Sayram Lake; D7 Qiongkushitai; D8 Light Forest Hike｜Wilderness Kitchen｜Tekes·Bagua City; D9 Nalati Grassland｜Middle Section of Duku Highway; D10 Southern Section of Duku Highway｜Keziliya Grand Canyon
Line C:D6 Yizhao Highway｜Jade Lake; D7 Xiata｜Muzart Glacier｜Kuerdening Grassland; D8 Home Visit to Local Kazakh People｜Liuxing Street; D9 Sayram Lake; D10 Keziliya Grand Canyon｜Exclusive Tea Break
🚂 When the adorable “Panda Express” IP meets the superb scenery of North and South Xinjiang, a journey blending high-end luxury and wild charm sets off! As China’s first high-end panoramic tourism train, the Splendid Orient is designed around the concept of “one carriage, one scene; one journey, one painting,” linking a mobile “five-star hotel” with Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons. It takes visitors through Altay and Ili in North Xinjiang and Kashgar in South Xinjiang within 16 days, experiencing the geographical wonder of “wear a fur coat in the morning and gauze at noon.” This article will unveil the mystery of this “mobile travel museum” from the perspectives of route highlights, itinerary design, and service details.🔹 Day11-Day13｜Kashgar
Line A:D11 Minyue Village｜Baisha Lake｜Pamir Plateau; D12 Home Visit to People of All Ethnic Groups｜Karakul Lake; D13 Kashgar Old City｜Id Kah
Line B:D11 Baisha Lake｜Pamir Plateau｜Tuogelunxia Village; D12 Panlong Ancient Road｜Karakul Lake; D13 Kashgar Old City｜Id Kah
Line C:D11 Baisha Lake｜Pamir Plateau; D12 Karakul Lake｜Visit Tribal Communities of Various Ethnic Groups; D13 Kashgar Old City｜Id Kah
🔹 Day14-Day16｜Kashgar→Chengdu｜Onboard Activities, Reminiscing the Western Regions Journey
🎫 【Ticket Fees and Opening Policies:Newly Verified in 2026】🎫
💰 Prices and Departure Dates (strictly following the original local route facts):
🔹 May 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, September 30, 2027:
Luxury Double Suite (3 compartments, 15m²) 138,888 yuan/seat
Premium Carriage Whole Package (up to 6 guests) 888,888 yuan/carriage
【Premium Privileges】Guaranteed Departure · Ground Laundry Service · 1:2 Service Ratio · Exclusive Welcome Banquet · Dedicated Photographer
🔹 August 27, September 13, 2027:
Luxury Double Suite 158,888 yuan/seat
Premium Carriage Whole Package 988,888 yuan/carriage
🌏【Route Overview: The Superb Scenery and Cultural Feast of North and South Xinjiang】🌏【Premium Privileges】Same as above
Manager of the Travel Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
⚠ ️ Prices may fluctuate with travel season and group size; the final signed formal contract shall prevail.
🎟 ️ Ticket Inclusions (Verified 2026):
✔ Xinjiang Museum (free, requires reservation 1 day in advance)
✔ Tianshan Tianchi (ticket + shuttle bus 155 yuan/person, half price for those over 65)
✔ Kanas Scenic Area (ticket + shuttle bus 230 yuan/person, 30 yuan discount with student ID)
✔ Sayram Lake (145 yuan/person, self-driving around the lake requires extra payment)
✔ Kashgar Old City (free, opening ceremony at 10:30/18:00, two sessions)
⚠ ️ Scenic area policies may change; subject to announcements on the day.
🚗 【Transportation Guide:Seamless Connection Between Train and Land Transfer】🚗
🚂 Train Advantages:
✔ Boarding available in Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi, reducing transfer fatigue
✔ The entire train uses “panoramic glass windows + adjustable seats,” equipped with bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, and 24-hour hot water
✔ Each carriage has a “travel butler” responsible for luggage handling, scenic spot commentary, and emergency services
📍Location and Seasonal Advantages: Xinjiang accounts for one-sixth of China’s land area, and the climate and landscapes of North and South Xinjiang differ significantly. May to September is the excellent travel season: the Altay grasslands of North Xinjiang are lush and green, and Ili’s lavender fields interweave with rapeseed flower seas; South Xinjiang’s Kashgar attracts visitors with fragrant fruits and various ethnic festival activities. The Splendid Orient chooses to depart during this time, offering the dual enjoyment of natural scenery and cultural experiences.🚌 Land Transfer:
✔ Altay Section:7-seat business vehicles equipped with anti-skid chains and oxygen cylinders (for mountainous road conditions)
✔ Duku Highway Section:Off-road vehicles with repair tools and first-aid kits on board
✔ Pamir Plateau Section:Requires a “border defense pass” (the travel agency handles it uniformly, free of charge)
📌 【Travel Tips:Enhance Your Travel Experience Through Details】📌
👗 Clothing Guide:
✔ North Xinjiang:May-June: bring a windbreaker (nighttime temperatures in Kanas can drop to 5°C)
✔ South Xinjiang:July-August: light clothing is sufficient, but bring sun-protective clothing (strong UV)
✔ Inside the Train:Constant temperature of 22°C; comfortable loungewear is recommended
🍽 ️ Food Recommendations:
✔ On the Train:“Xinjiang Flavor Meals” are offered (baked buns, hand-grabbed rice, big plate chicken)
✔ Land Section:Hemu Village Tuvan home visit (taste milk skin, drink milk tea), Kashgar Old City night market (baked eggs, pomegranate juice)
⚠ ️ Notes:
✔ The train does not accept “last-minute” bookings; registration is required 30 days in advance (60 days in advance for the premium carriage)
👥Suitable For:✔ There is a 2-hour time difference between North and South Xinjiang (Kashgar sunset is 2 hours later than Urumqi); the itinerary has taken the time difference into account
✔ Smoking is prohibited on the train; violators will be fined 500 yuan
📞 【Registration and Consultation】📞
👩 💼Contact Manager Wang Fei at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency:
📱 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
💬 Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang who has been deeply engaged in the tourism industry for over ten years and is thoroughly familiar with the entire North and South Xinjiang travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She is proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, boutique small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism trains, and is familiar with accommodation, food, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls in various places. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys.
🌈 Manager Wang Fei’s Service Commitments:
✔ No shopping itineraries: no shopping arranged throughout, refusing hidden consumption
✔ Modify the itinerary according to tourists’ preferences (e.g., extend photography time, change dining locations)
✔ 24-hour online resolution of unexpected travel issues (e.g., vehicle breakdowns, temporary scenic spot closures)
📜 【Disclaimer and Compliance Notice】📜
🔹 The information in this article is current as of November 2026. Scenic area opening hours and ticket policies may change with the seasons; subject to announcements on the day.
🔹 Train schedules may be slightly adjusted due to weather, railway scheduling, and other factors; reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement.
🔹 Prices and remaining seats are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates; the contract signed by both parties shall prevail.
🌄From the morning mist of Kanas to the sunset of Kashgar Old City, from the private concert on the train to the starry sky camping on the Pamir Plateau—the Splendid Orient uses 16 days to pack Xinjiang’s “poetry and distant places” into your luggage. 🌄
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