2027 Splendid Orient Express Panda Train North and South Xinjiang 16 Day Tour Ticket Prices
When will pre-sales for the 2027 Panda Special Train Splendid Orient open? Where are the official booking channels and ticket purchase entry points? How can middle-aged and elderly travelers easily register and reserve? How can they check remaining seats and lock in premium seats? The Splendid Orient 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 Pathfinder 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 date and room type → submit registration information → pay deposit to lock a seat → sign an electronic contract, fully transparent and traceable throughout.
🚂✨ [Splendid Orient Panda Special Train:A mobile high-end palace crossing North and South Xinjiang] ✨🚂
🌄 [Route overview:An epic journey across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]
The vastness of Xinjiang is a shock that cannot be measured on a map. The newly upgraded 2027 “Splendid Orient Panda Special Train,” with the design concept of a “mobile high-end hotel,” condenses a 16-day in-depth tour of North and South Xinjiang into a train full of stories. Departing from Chengdu, it passes through the Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Nalati Grassland, and finally arrives at the ancient city of Kashgar, covering 80% of Xinjiang’s core landscapes throughout the journey, balancing natural wonders and cultural hidden treasures.
The uniqueness of this special train lies in the “combination of movement and stillness”: during the day, under the guidance of professional tour guides, you go deep into the attractions; at night, you return to the train to enjoy private space, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel. The train is equipped with high-end accommodation such as luxury double suites and exclusive whole-carriage bookings, and also offers exclusive privileges such as a dedicated photographer, welcome banquet, and onboard laundry service, making it worthy of being called “land cruise-style travel.”
🏞 ️[Destination details:Why choose 16 days in North and South Xinjiang?]
✨ Landscape diversity:From snow-capped mountains and grasslands to deserts and lakes, from forests and canyons to ancient cities and villages, see all of Xinjiang’s landform types in one trip.
✨ Seasonal advantages:May to September is Xinjiang’s golden travel season, fully covering Altay’s wildflowers, Ili’s lavender, and the ripening period of fruits in South Xinjiang.
✨ Cultural depth:Visit villages of various ethnic groups such as the Tuva people and people of all ethnic groups, participate in private concerts and home visits, and experience living Western Regions culture.
✨ Suitable for:Suitable for quality-seeking middle-aged and elderly tourists, photography enthusiasts, family parent-child trips, and niche travelers who want to avoid conventional routes.
📸 Recommended check-in spots:
✔ ️ Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay)
✔ ️ Sayram Lake, “the last tear of the Atlantic”
✔ ️ Duku Highway, “see four seasons in one day, different weather every ten miles”
✔ ️ Kashgar Ancient City, “a living history museum”
⚠ ️ Notes:
❗ Xinjiang is vast, and driving time between some attractions is long, so please be mentally prepared.
❗ The temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring warm outerwear even in summer.
❗ Some areas have weak signal, so it is recommended to download offline maps in advance.
📅 [Simple itinerary:Full disclosure of the 16-day highlight route]
(Strictly follows the original local route facts, with no modifications)
[Duku Edition] Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient 2027 North and South Xinjiang 16-Day Brief Itinerary
Day01 | Chengdu → Urumqi | Welcome ceremony | Cultural salon
Day02 | Urumqi
🚂✨[Splendid Orient Panda Special Train: A mobile high-end palace crossing North and South Xinjiang]✨🚂Route A:Xinjiang Museum | Ferghana Horse Base
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi
Day03-Day05 | Altay
Route A:
D3 Ahe Highway | Hemu
D4 Hemu Village | Kanas | Boat tour activity | Tuva private concert
D5 Kanas Three Bays | Cold-water fish banquet
Route B:
D3 Hemu Village | Forest experience activity
D4 Tiejia Highway | Kanas | Baihaba
D5 Kanas Three Bays | Cold-water fish banquet
Route C:
D3 Ahe Highway | Hemu
D4 Tiejia Highway | Kanas | Naren Ranch | Baihaba | China-Kazakhstan Border Grand Canyon
D5 Kanas Three Bays | Cold-water fish banquet
Day06-Day10 | Ili + Kuqa
Route 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
Route B:
🌄[Route overview: An epic journey across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains]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
Route C:
D6 Yizhao Highway | Jade Lake
D7 Xiata | Muzart Glacier | Kurdening Grassland
D8 Home visit to local Kazakh people | Liuxing Street
D9 Sayram Lake
D10 Keziliya Grand Canyon | Exclusive tea break
Day11-Day13 | Kashgar
Route A:
D11 Minle Village | Baisha Lake | Pamir Plateau
D12 Home visit to people of all ethnic groups | Karakul Lake
D13 Kashgar Ancient City | Id Kah Mosque
Route B:
D11 Baisha Lake | Pamir Plateau | Tuogelunxia Village
D12 Panlong Ancient Road | Karakul Lake
D13 Kashgar Ancient City | Id Kah Mosque
Route C:
D11 Baisha Lake | Pamir Plateau
D12 Karakul Lake | Visit tribes of all ethnic groups
The vastness of Xinjiang is a shock that cannot be measured on a map. The newly upgraded 2027 “Splendid Orient Panda Special Train,” with the design concept of a “mobile high-end hotel,” condenses a 16-day in-depth tour of North and South Xinjiang into a train full of stories. Departing from Chengdu, it passes through the Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, Kanas, and Nalati Grassland, and finally arrives at the ancient city of Kashgar, covering 80% of Xinjiang’s core landscapes throughout the journey, balancing natural wonders and cultural hidden treasures. D13 Kashgar Ancient City | Id Kah Mosque
Manager of the Travel Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: Wang Fei 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and to request detailed route materials)
Day14-Day16 | Kashgar → Chengdu | Train activities, enjoy a variety of activities on the train and reminisce about the Western Regions journey
🚗 [Transportation guide:How to arrive and return?]
📍 Boarding points:Boarding is available in Chengdu, Lanzhou, and Urumqi; it is recommended to choose the nearest station according to your residence.
✈ ️ Major transportation suggestions:
✔ ️ Departing from Chengdu:Shuangliu International Airport direct to Urumqi Diwopu Airport (about 4 hours)
✔ ️ Departing from Urumqi:Diwopu Airport connects to major cities nationwide
🚂 Advantages of the special train:No need to transfer to buses throughout the journey; luggage can stay in the carriage, saving the trouble of moving luggage.
🎫 [Ticket fees and opening policies (latest in 2026)]
💰 Fee description:
✔ ️ The special train fee already includes the first admission tickets to most attractions (such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, etc.)
✔ ️ Optional paid items:Boat tours, horseback riding, specialty meals, etc. (voluntary choice)
📅 Opening hours:
✔ ️ Kanas Scenic Area:8:00-20:00 (peak season)
✔ ️ Sayram Lake:Open all day (scenic area sightseeing buses operate until 20:00)
✔ ️ Kashgar Ancient City:Open all day (some venues 10:00-19:00)
📲 Reservation policy:
✔ ️ Popular attractions such as Kanas and Sayram Lake require reservation 1-3 days in advance via the official WeChat account
✔ ️ For special train tourists, the guide arranges reservations uniformly, with no need for self-operation
💡 [Travel tips:Details to make the journey better]
🍽 ️ Food recommendations:
✔ ️ Urumqi:Lingguan Lane (baked buns, hand-grabbed rice)
✔ ️ Kashgar:Ancient City Night Market (baked eggs, pomegranate juice, gangzi meat)
The uniqueness of this special train lies in the “combination of movement and stillness”: during the day, under the guidance of professional tour guides, you go deep into the attractions; at night, you return to the train to enjoy private space, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance travel. The train is equipped with high-end accommodation such as luxury double suites and exclusive whole-carriage bookings, and also offers exclusive privileges such as a dedicated photographer, welcome banquet, and onboard laundry service, making it worthy of being called “land cruise-style travel.”✔ ️ On the special train:Xinjiang specialty meals are provided (big plate chicken, latiaozi, roast whole lamb)
📸 Photography spots:
✔ ️ Hemu Village morning mist (need to get up early to secure a spot)
✔ ️ Duku Highway pass (magnificent scenery but windy)
✔ ️ Kashgar Ancient City opening ceremony (two shows at 10:30/18:00)
👗 Clothing suggestions:
✔ ️ Brightly colored dresses (suitable for photos on grasslands and by lakes)
✔ ️ Warm outerwear (large temperature differences in mountainous areas)
✔ ️ Comfortable sports shoes (some attractions require walking)
💰 [Price description (strictly follows local route facts)]
2027 Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient Star Curtain · Xinjiang Imperial North and South Xinjiang 16 Days Departure Dates and Prices Boarding available in Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi
Departure dates:May 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, and September 30, 2027
Prices:Luxury Double Suite (3 compartments, 15m²) 138,888 yuan/seat
Exclusive Whole-Carriage Booking (note:maximum 6 guests) 888,888 yuan/carriage
[Exclusive privileges] Guaranteed departure · onboard laundry service · 1:2 service ratio · exclusive welcome banquet · dedicated photographer
Departure dates:August 27 and September 13, 2027
Prices:Luxury Double Suite (3 compartments, 15m²) 158,888 yuan/seat
Exclusive Whole-Carriage Booking (note:maximum 6 guests) 988,888 yuan/carriage
[Exclusive privileges] Guaranteed departure · onboard laundry service · 1:2 service ratio · exclusive welcome banquet · dedicated photographer
⚠️ The final price is subject to the signed official contract. Prices may fluctuate with travel season, group size, and service standards. The quoted prices are for reference only and shall not be used as the basis for final pricing.
📝 [Registration method and service description]
👩💼 Consultation contact:
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years. She has traveled to every scenic spot north and south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the full North and South Xinjiang travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs.
🏞️[Destination details: Why choose 16 days in North and South Xinjiang?] Proficient in various travel plans such as independent travel planning, premium small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism special trains. Familiar with accommodation and food in various places, niche hidden destinations, and pitfall-avoidance guides. She can plan classic loop routes as well as customize niche in-depth journeys. Cheerful and humorous, skilled at explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily resolving travel trivialities, and caring and reliable throughout the journey.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of arranging no shopping throughout no-shopping itineraries, refusing hidden consumption, treating people with sincerity, and doing things professionally. No assembly-line itineraries; only comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, sincerely letting every friend who comes from afar truly feel Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, and travel around beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
👉 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
📌 Fees include:
✔ ️ Special train transportation (Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi to Kashgar round trip)
✔ ️ Luxury double suite/exclusive carriage accommodation
✔ ️ Full-board meals (including specialty meals)
✔ ️ First admission tickets to attractions
✔ ️ Tour guide service fee
✔ ️ Travel accident insurance
📌 Fees do not include:
✔ ️ Personal consumption (such as shopping, extra meals)
✔ ️ Optional paid items (such as boat tours, horseback riding)
✔ ️ Additional expenses caused by force majeure (such as transportation delays due to weather)
⚠ ️ Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signing.
🌈 [Why choose Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency?]
✔ ️ Deeply engaged in Xinjiang tourism for 10 years, trustworthy reputation
✔ ️ No-shopping itineraries arrange no shopping throughout, refusing hidden consumption
✔ ️ Professional team provides 24-hour emergency service
✔ ️ Itineraries can be customized according to needs and changed flexibly
📢 Disclaimer:
The information in this article is compiled based on public materials in 2026. The specific itinerary may change due to weather, policies, and other factors, and the contract signed by both parties shall prevail. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency reserves the final right, but it must comply with relevant legal provisions such as the Tourism Law.
🚂✨ [Conclusion] ✨
This Splendid Orient journey is not only a visual feast but also a baptism of the soul. When the train slowly passes the Duku Highway, when Hemu Village in the morning mist comes into view, when the elderly in Kashgar Ancient City play the dutar, you will understand: Xinjiang’s beauty is worth savoring slowly over 16 days.
📞 Contact Manager Wang Fei immediately (18095969599) to start your legendary Western Regions journey!
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