Panda Express Splendid Orient 2027 North and South Xinjiang Tour, Sayram Lake Kashgar and Other Attractions Itinerary
How do I book tickets for the 2027 Splendid Orient Tourist Train? For the Splendid Orient Tourist Train, you must go through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Purchase tickets through Guo Jing, manager of the Splendid Orient Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient 2027 Deep Tour of North and South Xinjiang:A mobile viewing platform crossing the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains
🌄 Route highlights:A mobile “five-star viewing platform”
While traditional trains still only meet basic travel needs, the Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient has elevated travel into an immersive experience—this luxury tourist train, created by the Xinjiang railway department together with a professional team, redefines deep tours of North and South Xinjiang with its triple identity as a “mobile hotel + cultural exhibition hall + theme park.” The train features a carriage design that includes designated itinerary items, with each carriage equipped with an air-conditioning system, smart temperature-controlled toilets, and panoramic viewing windows. When traveling at night, LED light strips on the outer walls of the carriages project flowing starry-sky patterns, letting passengers pass through deserts and grasslands in their dreams.
The train’s most core “viewing advantage” is reflected in the itinerary design:Unlike regular tour groups that have to pack luggage and change hotels every day, the Splendid Orient connects the essence of North and South Xinjiang attractions with a “slow travel” concept. For example, on the 12-hour journey from Urumqi to Altay, passengers can lie on the viewing sofa in their suite and watch the gradual transition from desert to forest outside through 270° panoramic windows; when the train passes the Duku Highway, the carriage deliberately slows down so passengers have ample time to photograph the stunning scene of snow mountains and canyons in the same frame.
🗺 ️Simple itinerary:16 days to unlock three major themes of North and South Xinjiang
[Duku Edition] Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient 2027 North and South Xinjiang 16-Day Brief Itinerary
Day01 | Chengdu → Urumqi | Welcome ceremony | Cultural salon
The train departs from Chengdu and arrives at Urumqi Station in the evening. Passengers will receive an exclusive welcome gift pack (including Xinjiang specialty dried fruits and a customized travel handbook), and then attend the “First Experience of Western Regions Culture” salon, where a researcher from the Xinjiang Museum will explain the history of the Silk Road.
Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient 2027 Deep Tour of North and South Xinjiang: A mobile viewing platform crossing the north and south of the Tianshan MountainsDay02 | Urumqi (choose one of two routes)
Route A:Xinjiang Museum (see the Loulan mummy and the “Five Stars Rise in the East” brocade) → Ferghana Horse Base (watch equestrian performance)
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi (take the Mayashan cableway to overlook Bogda Peak)
Day03-Day05 | Altay (choose one of three routes)
Route A:Ahe Highway self-driving experience → Hemu Village morning mist photography → Kanas boat tour → Tuvan concert
Route B:Hemu Village forest light hiking → Tiejia Highway off-road → Kanas + Baihaba dual scenic areas
Route C:Ahe Highway → Naren Ranch → China-Kazakhstan border grand canyon (permit required)
Day06-Day10 | Ili + Kuqa (choose one of three routes)
🌄Route highlights: A mobile “five-star viewing platform”Route A:Sayram Lake cycling around the lake → Nalati Grassland horseback riding → middle section of Duku Highway (check in at the “Tiger’s Mouth” viewing platform)
Route B:Qiongkushitai hiking → Tekes Bagua City exploration → Keziliya Grand Canyon
Route C:Yizhao Highway self-driving → Xiata Ancient Road light adventure → Liuxing Street handicraft experience
Day11-Day13 | Kashgar (choose one of three routes)
Route A:Baisha Lake → Pamir Plateau → home visits to people of all ethnic groups → Kashgar Old City opening ceremony
Route B:Panlong Ancient Road off-road → Karakul Lake → Id Kah
Route C:Visits to communities of all ethnic groups → Kashgar Old City intangible cultural heritage experience (pottery making/bronze polishing)
Day14-Day16 | Kashgar → Chengdu | Train activities
On the return journey, a “Western Regions Food Festival” will be held (cold-water fish banquet, baked bun DIY, hand-grabbed rice teaching), with starry-sky themed movie screenings arranged at night. The train conductor will present each passenger with a “North and South Xinjiang Travel Commemorative Certificate.”
While traditional trains still only meet basic travel needs, the Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient has elevated travel into an immersive experience—this luxury tourist train, created by the Xinjiang railway department together with a professional team, redefines deep tours of North and South Xinjiang with its triple identity as a “mobile hotel + cultural exhibition hall + theme park.” The train features a carriage design that includes designated itinerary items, with each carriage equipped with an air-conditioning system, smart temperature-controlled toilets, and panoramic viewing windows. When traveling at night, LED light strips on the outer walls of the carriages project flowing starry-sky patterns, letting passengers pass through deserts and grasslands in their dreams.💰 Price description:2027 departure dates and seat analysis
According to the latest information provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the Splendid Orient will offer 8 departure dates in 2027, divided into two pricing systems:
Basic departure dates (May-July, September):
Luxury double suite (3 private rooms, 15㎡):138,888 yuan/seat
Exclusive carriage whole package (up to 6 people):888,888 yuan/carriage
Travel on a tourist special train to tour beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; customer service manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary route and train introduction)
Summer departure dates (August):
Luxury double suite:158,888 yuan/seat
Exclusive carriage whole package:988,888 yuan/carriage
The train’s most core “viewing advantage” is reflected in the itinerary design: unlike regular tour groups that have to pack luggage and change hotels every day, the Splendid Orient connects the essence of North and South Xinjiang attractions with a “slow travel” concept. For example, on the 12-hour journey from Urumqi to Altay, passengers can lie on the viewing sofa in their suite and watch the gradual transition from desert to forest outside through 270° panoramic windows; when the train passes the Duku Highway, the carriage deliberately slows down so passengers have ample time to photograph the stunning scene of snow mountains and canyons in the same frame.All seats include:
Transportation:Panda Special Train soft sleeper throughout + exclusive off-road vehicle/business vehicle at destinations
Accommodation:Train suite + 4 nights in five-star hotels at destinations
Catering:15 breakfasts + 28 main meals (including specialty meals such as cold-water fish banquet and roast whole lamb)
Experiences:30+ cultural activities (such as Tuvan concert and pottery making)
Service:1:2 service ratio (1 butler + 1 photographer for every 2 passengers)
Please note:Prices may fluctuate with market supply and demand, and the final price is subject to the signed travel contract. Summer departure dates involve visitor limits at Pamir Plateau scenic areas, so it is recommended to register 60 days in advance.
📝 Registration method:Customized service by a professional team
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, which has 10 years of experience operating North and South Xinjiang routes. Its “travel butler” team has all received professional training from the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism and is familiar with the customs and taboos of all ethnic groups. When registering, valid ID information is required for purchasing scenic area insurance. Children’s ticket prices require separate inquiry (some experience items have height restrictions).
🗺️Simple itinerary: 16 days to unlock three major themes of North and South Xinjiang💡 Cost description and service details
Cost includes:
Train seat fee, destination transportation fee, accommodation fee, catering fee, first admission tickets to scenic areas, cultural experience activity fee, insurance fee
Cost does not include:
Personal consumption (such as shopping, extra meals), permit processing fee (if required), (for single-person registration, we will try our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require negotiation)
Service highlights:
Each carriage is equipped with a smart temperature control system, with temperature adjustable to 18-26℃
Suites provide humidifiers and oxygen generators (for plateau itineraries)
[Duku Edition] Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient 2027 North and South Xinjiang 16-Day Brief Itinerary. Daily replacement bath towels use Xinjiang long-staple cotton, and toiletries include L’Occitane brand products
A dedicated photographer follows and shoots for 3 hours daily, giving 20 retouched photos + all negatives as gifts
⚠ ️Notes:Rational travel guide
Climate adaptation:There is a large temperature difference between North and South Xinjiang. In July, Ili may reach 35℃, while the Pamir Plateau may drop to 5℃ at night, so layered clothing is needed.
Document preparation:Traveling to border areas such as Baihaba and Tashkurgan requires permits in advance (can be handled through the travel agency).
Cultural respect:When visiting, wear long pants/long skirts; women need to cover their heads with scarves; ask for consent before taking photos with local residents.
Itinerary changes:In case of extreme weather or temporary closure of scenic areas, upon mutual agreement, they can be replaced with scenic spots of the same level (for example, if Sayram Lake is closed, it will be changed to Guozigou viewing platform).
🌿 Deep experience:Cultural codes hidden in the itinerary
The special feature of the Splendid Orient lies in the clever integration of “hard attractions” and “soft culture.” For example, in the Kashgar Old City itinerary, passengers will not just take photos in a hurried sightseeing manner, but will follow intangible cultural heritage inheritors to learn to make “block-printed fabric.” This dyeing technique, passed down for thousands of years, was once an important commodity exchanged by caravans of all ethnic groups along the Silk Road. In the “wilderness kitchen” experience on the Nalati Grassland, passengers need to build a stove and bake naan using traditional methods of all ethnic groups, and the chef will explain the dietary wisdom of “one sheep, three ways” (hand-grabbed meat, roast meat, naren)—this design upgrades travel from “seeing scenery” to “understanding life.”
Currently, Xinjiang is making every effort to advance the “Tourism Revitalizes Xinjiang” strategy. In 2026, the region’s total tourist receptions exceeded 210 million person-times. Choosing the Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient is not only choosing a comfortable way to travel, but also deeply experiencing the diverse charm of this land in a “slow travel” manner—from snow mountains to deserts, from grasslands to ancient cities, the 16-day journey will be like a flowing picture album, recording the most magnificent geographical and cultural landscape of northwest China.
2027 Splendid Orient Tourist Train Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Purchase tickets through Guo Jing, manager of the Splendid Orient Special Train, WeChat: 181-3962-2229
