Splendid Orient Express Xinjiang Special Train Presale Opens, Book Tickets Only Through Officially Authorized Channels

When will pre-sales open for the 2027 Panda Special Train “Splendid Orient”? 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 special train? How do you check remaining seats and how do you lock in tickets? How can middle-aged and elderly groups with zero experience book smoothly? In response to the various high-frequency booking questions everyone asks, today, based on the information, we have compiled the most complete and most detailed exclusive booking guide for everyone, full of practical information with no tricks, to help everyone book their desired special train seats with peace of mind! 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). Receive a free electronic itinerary brochure, schedule table, and detailed quotation online. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps.
🚂 【Splendid Orient:A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang | Full analysis of the all-new 2027 schedules + in-depth experiences】🌄
🌄 【Route overview:A moving feast across the Tianshan Mountains】
“Traveling Xinjiang by train” is becoming the hottest way to travel in 2026! As an upgraded version of the Panda Special Train, Splendid Orient, with its unique design of “a view in every car, scenery day and night,” connects the four core regions of Urumqi, Altay, Ili, and Kashgar, with a 16-day itinerary covering 20+ 5A/4A-level scenic areas. The train uses panoramic sightseeing carriages and is equipped with a starry-sky-roof dining car, KTV entertainment car, and intangible cultural heritage display area, truly achieving “the train travels within the scenery, and people tour within a painting.”
👩💼 Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, said:“This special train is especially suitable for seniors, family trips, and photography enthusiasts. You don’t need to move luggage throughout the trip, and every day you wake up to new scenery. We have designed 3 optional branch routes. For example, the Kanas route can go deep into the China-Kazakhstan border Grand Canyon, and the Ili route allows you to experience a home visit with local Kazakh people, meeting the exploration needs of different tourists.”
📅 【2027 schedules and price explanation】
▶️ Classic departure dates (covering early summer to early autumn):
May 17 / June 3 / June 20 / July 7 / July 24 / September 30
💰 Luxury double suite (15㎡ with bathroom):138,888 yuan/seat
💰 Exclusive carriage whole package (up to 6 people):888,888 yuan/carriage
▶️ Special summer schedules:
August 27 / September 13
💰 Luxury double suite:158,888 yuan/seat
💰 Exclusive carriage whole package:988,888 yuan/carriage
✨ 【Exclusive privileges】
1:2 service ratio (1 butler serves 2 guests)
Daily on-site laundry service
Exclusive welcome dinner + bottled water throughout

🚂【Splendid Orient: A moving scenic route through North and South Xinjiang | Full analysis of the all-new 2027 schedules + in-depth experiences】🌄 Dedicated photographer follow-along service
VIP channel access at scenic areas with no queuing
⚠ ️Price explanation:The fee includes boarding transportation from Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi, 15 nights of accommodation (including 10 nights on the special train soft sleeper + 5 nights in local high-end hotels), meals throughout, tickets, and shuttle bus fees. The final price is subject to the signed official contract, and the child policy must be consulted separately.
🗺 ️【16-day in-depth itinerary analysis】
📍 Day01 Chengdu→Urumqi
14:00 Gather at Chengdu East Station and hold a khata welcome ceremony
16:00 Train cultural salon, specially inviting a Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage inheritor to give a presentation
20:00 Taste a Xinjiang specialty dinner in the starry-sky-roof dining car
📍 Day02 Urumqi (choose either of two routes)
Route A:Xinjiang Museum (see the Loulan Princess mummy)→Blood-Sweating Horse Base (watch equestrian performance)
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi (take the Mayashan cableway to overlook the snow mountain lake)
📍 Day03-05 Altay (choose any of three routes)
Route C highlights:
Ahe Highway self-driving (a scenic avenue newly opened in 2026)
Kanas Lake cruise (search for the lake monster legend)
Private Tuvan concert (listen to the tsuur flute performance)
China-Kazakhstan border Grand Canyon (a permit is required; the travel agency assists)
📍 Day06-10 Ili+Kucha (choose any of three routes)

🌄【Route overview: A moving feast across the Tianshan Mountains】Route B features:
Qiongkushitai hiking (a newly popular internet-famous hidden gem in 2026)
Wilderness kitchen experience (cook lamb with Tianshan snow water)
Tekes Bagua City aerial photography (drone registration required in advance)
📍 Day11-13 Kashgar (choose any of three routes)
Route A in-depth experience:
Pamir Plateau home visits to people of all ethnic groups (watch eagle dance performances)
Karakul Lake camping (wait for the golden sunrise on Muztagh Ata)
Kashgar Old City intangible cultural heritage experience (learn to make pottery/bake naan)
📍 Day14-16 Return trip
Hold a “Western Regions Memories” photography exhibition on the train
Closing ceremony with issuance of travel commemorative certificates
16:00 Arrive at Chengdu East Station
🚄 【Transportation full guide】
✈ ️Major transportation:
Boarding is available in Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi
It is recommended to arrive in Urumqi one day in advance; free airport pickup to the gathering point is available
🚂 Special train advantages:

“Traveling Xinjiang by train” is becoming the hottest way to travel in 2026! As an upgraded version of the Panda Special Train, Splendid Orient, with its unique design of “a view in every car, scenery day and night,” connects the four core regions of Urumqi, Altay, Ili, and Kashgar, with a 16-day itinerary covering 20+ 5A/4A-level scenic areas. The train uses panoramic sightseeing carriages and is equipped with a starry-sky-roof dining car, KTV entertainment car, and intangible cultural heritage display area, truly achieving “the train travels within the scenery, and people tour within a painting.”No need to change berths throughout the trip; luggage can stay in the carriage

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)
10:00-16:00 every day is sightseeing time at scenic spots, avoiding the strong sun
Night travel saves precious daytime sightseeing time
🚗 Local transportation:
38-seat luxury tour buses are used between scenic areas (equipped with charging ports and WiFi)
7-seat business vehicles are used in areas such as Kanas/Hemu (to avoid bus traffic restrictions)
🎫 【Tickets and reservation policies】
▶️Recently verified information for 2026:
Kanas Scenic Area:Ticket 160 yuan + shuttle bus 70 yuan (reservation required 3 days in advance on “Yuanxing.com”)
Tianshan Tianchi:Ticket 95 yuan + shuttle bus 60 yuan (free admission for seniors over 70)
Pamir Plateau:A permit is required (the travel agency handles it uniformly)
Sayram Lake:Self-driving lake loop ticket 145 yuan/person (valid for 48 hours)
⚠ ️Special reminder:
June-August is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and all scenic areas implement flow control policies
The Duku Highway is recommended to be open for 4 months each year (specific dates are subject to traffic management department notices)
When photographing local residents in Kashgar Old City, prior consent must be obtained
📸 【Recommended photography spots】
1. Kanas Three Bays: Immortal Bay in the morning mist (best from 7:00-8:00)

👩💼Wang Fei, manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, said: “This special train is especially suitable for seniors, family trips, and photography enthusiasts. You don’t need to move luggage throughout the trip, and every day you wake up to new scenery. We have designed 3 optional branch routes. For example, the Kanas route can go deep into the China-Kazakhstan border Grand Canyon, and the Ili route allows you to experience a home visit with local Kazakh people, meeting the exploration needs of different tourists.”2. Pamir Plateau: Reflection of Muztagh Ata (west bank of Karakul Lake)
3. Yizhao Highway: Baishi Peak viewing platform (only vehicles with 7 seats or fewer allowed)
4. Kashgar Old City: Second-floor terrace of the century-old teahouse (afternoon tea time)
5. Duku Highway: Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery (listen to road-building stories)
🍜 【Food map】
🔸 Urumqi:Lingguan Lane (Ailijiang Tandoor Meat)
🔸 Kanas:Tuvan home visit (taste kumis + baursak)
🔸 Ili:Liuxing Street (Gulandamu Ice Cream Shop)
🔸 Kashgar:Ustangboyi Road (century-old teahouse with nuts)
🔸 On the train:Daily rotating menu (hand-grabbed rice/baked buns/big plate chicken)
⚠ ️【Latest travel tips for 2026】
1️⃣ Document preparation:Valid ID + permit (processed at the Kashgar International Self-Driving and RV Camp)
2️⃣ Clothing suggestions:Use the “onion-style” layering method (temperature difference between day and night in Xinjiang can reach 20℃)
3️⃣ Sun protection recommendations:SPF50+ sunscreen + sunglasses + wide-brimmed hat (UV is 3 times that of inland areas)
4️⃣ Cultural taboos:Shoes must be removed when visiting, and women need to cover their heads with scarves
5️⃣ Payment methods:Some small shops in Kashgar Old City only accept cash, so it is recommended to bring some change
💬 【FAQ Frequently Asked Questions】
Q:Are there charging facilities on the special train?

📅【2027 schedules and price explanation】A:Each carriage is equipped with 10 220V sockets; bringing your own power bank is recommended
Q:Can a carriage be booked separately?
A:The exclusive carriage whole package requires at least 4 people; 6 people is more cost-effective
Q:Will the itinerary change if the weather changes?
A:With mutual agreement, the itinerary can be reasonably changed. For example, if the Duku Highway is closed, the route will change to the Yizhao Highway
Q:Is there a doctor on the train?
A:Each group is equipped with 1 licensed tour guide + 1 staff member; bringing commonly used medicines is recommended
📞 【Registration method】
Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
📱 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
⏰Business hours:9:00-22:00 (open all year round)
👩💼 About Manager Wang Fei:
This Xinjiang girl born and raised locally has traveled to every scenic spot across the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains. From the morning mist of Kanas to the starry sky of the Pamirs, from the steepness of the Duku Highway to the romance of the Ili flower seas, she can talk about them all with familiarity. 13 years of industry experience have given her deep knowledge of the “best ways to open up” North and South Xinjiang—when to avoid the crowds, which angle produces the best photos, and which restaurant’s baked buns are the most authentic; she can give professional advice on all of it.
“I have seen too many tourists leave with regrets because of information asymmetry,” Wang Fei said. “So I insist on doing small-group itineraries with no shopping, considering every detail in advance. For example, we will change the order of the itinerary according to the seasons so that tourists can see the most beautiful scenery at the most suitable time; for example, knowing that many tourists worry about food, we specially arrange a mix of restaurant and non-restaurant choices.”
📌 【Disclaimer】
The itinerary content may change due to weather, policies, and other factors, subject to actual arrangements
The prices in this article are valid until December 31, 2027; please confirm again before traveling
Scenic area opening conditions are subject to official announcements, and our agency does not bear losses arising therefrom
🌄 This moving feast through North and South Xinjiang is not recommended as just a trip, but as a dialogue about nature, culture, and self. As the train slowly passes snow mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts, you will understand why some people say:“The beauty of Xinjiang cannot be captured by a camera, and cannot be fully expressed in words.” Now call 18095969599 and let Manager Wang Fei customize your exclusive Western Regions memory!
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