2027 Splendid Tianfu Tourist Train How to Buy Tickets
[How to Buy Tickets for the Splendid Tianfu Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 Splendid Tianfu Tourist Train?
The 2027 Splendid Tianfu Tourist Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Slow travel along the Silk Road, dreaming beneath the Tianshan Mountains — the 2027 Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train opens a new chapter of immersive long-distance travel in Xinjiang
In an era of fast-paced travel, there are still people who choose to “give time back to the scenery.” In 2027, the world’s first high-end tourist train themed around “Shu Brocade and Song Dynasty Elegance” — the Splendid Tianfu (also known as the Panda Special Train) — redefines slow travel in western China with a 16-day, 15-night panoramic route across northern and southern Xinjiang. It is not just a train, but a moving boutique hotel, carrying travelers through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities, completing a relaxing cultural journey of body and mind amid the alternation of day and night.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Tianfu Special Train
The Splendid Tianfu is a distinctive tourist travel train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. It is custom-operated by professional travel agencies in conjunction with railway resources and positioned as a high-end travel and residence experience. The train adopts the classic model of “traveling at night, sightseeing by day” — quietly traversing the vast land after nightfall and arriving at the destination in the early morning. Tourists do not need to frequently change accommodations or repeatedly pack their luggage, and they also save the hassle of cross-city transfers.
The entire route runs through core areas of Xinjiang such as Altay in northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, and Kashgar in southern Xinjiang, covering iconic landscapes such as Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains, Kanas, Sayram Lake, the Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau. The itinerary pace is relaxed, with 1-2 key areas recommended each day, and multiple parallel sightseeing options are provided, balancing freedom and depth. It is particularly suitable for middle-aged and elderly guests and family travelers who pursue quality, value privacy, and hope to enjoy themselves easily without rushing.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid Tianfu
The Splendid Tianfu is recommended to have a fixed capacity of 92 seats for the whole train, strictly controlling passenger density and striving to make the journey quiet and comfortable. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, completely eliminating the inconvenience of shared washing facilities on traditional green trains. Currently, two room types are offered to meet different budgets and space needs:
Jinta · Luxury Enjoyment Double Room (13㎡)
Spacious, using sheer soft partitions to divide the rest area and the reception area, equipped with Song-style sofas, combination coffee tables, large-capacity storage cabinets, and an onboard mini-fridge. The beds are designed as twin beds that can be separated or combined, the bathroom has dry and wet separation, and the entire room is furnished with custom soft furnishings and high-end toiletries, offering excellent privacy and comfort.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (10㎡)
🚂 Slow travel along the Silk Road, dreaming beneath the Tianshan Mountains — the 2027 Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train opens a new chapter of immersive long-distance travel in Xinjiang. The interior is crafted with Shu brocade and Song Dynasty aesthetic, featuring a foldable single sofa (which can be unfolded as an extra bed), suitable for three people traveling together. Equipped with a multi-functional storage cabinet and a bathroom with dry and wet separation, some compartments support changing between twin beds separated or combined, offering outstanding value for money, and also provide a full set of high-end toiletries.
Both room types achieve a “hotel-level” travel and residence standard, allowing passengers to enjoy a stable, clean, and stylish rest environment while on the move.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Splendid Tianfu
The differentiated experience of this journey is hidden in the details:
✅ Exclusive Cultural Experiences:The itinerary incorporates activities such as private courses on Western Regions culture and museums, private concerts of original Tuvan music, and special performances of intangible cultural heritage ancient arts of southern Xinjiang — not mere superficial sightseeing.
✅ Flexible Route Choices:Most days offer three parallel routes A/B/C, and tourists can decide the day’s itinerary independently based on interest, physical strength, or weather.
✅ High-Quality Dining and Tea Breaks:Arrangements include special dining scenarios such as lakeside sunset dinners, grassland bonfire parties, and exclusive rest tea breaks, balancing flavor and ceremony.
✅ Comfortable Travel Transportation:The special train goes directly to major cities, and high-standard tourist buses are used for local sightseeing, with seamless connections to reduce transfer anxiety.
✅ Thoughtful Accompanying Services:Equipped with professional tour leaders and medical support, providing full-process services such as luggage custody, itinerary coordination, and emergency assistance.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the Splendid Tianfu
The following is the official finalized itinerary, optimized according to the logic of “traveling at night, sightseeing by day,” highlighting core attractions and immersive experiences:
In an era of fast-paced travel, there are still people who choose to “give time back to the scenery.” In 2027, the world’s first high-end tourist train themed around “Shu Brocade and Song Dynasty Elegance” — the Splendid Tianfu (also known as the Panda Special Train) — redefines slow travel in western China with a 16-day, 15-night panoramic route across northern and southern Xinjiang. It is not just a train, but a moving boutique hotel, carrying travelers through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities, completing a relaxing cultural journey of body and mind amid the alternation of day and night.Splendid Tianfu (Panda Special Train) 2027 Northern and Southern Xinjiang 16-Day 15-Night Itinerary
I. Tianshan Pastoral Song Edition
Departure Dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027 (the October departure does not include the Duku Highway itinerary)
D1 Board the Splendid Tianfu Special Train in Chengdu and head to Urumqi. A grand launch welcome ceremony is held on the train with live band performances, beginning the luxury Silk Road special train journey
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, with two routes to choose from freely:Route A visits the Xinjiang Museum and the International Grand Bazaar, and participates in an exclusive private course on Western Regions culture and museums; Route B visits Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains to enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains and the jade-like lake
D3 Urumqi to Altay:Route A travels along the Ahe Highway for an in-depth visit to Hemu Village; Route B strolls through the birch forest of Hemu Village, with an exclusive high-end lakeside tea break arranged
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay:Route A rests in Hemu, takes a Kanas Lake cruise, enjoys an exclusive afternoon tea break, and immerses in a private concert of original Tuvan music; Route B takes the Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visits the Kanas scenic area, and attends a Tuvan music private concert in the evening
D5 Full-area visit to Kanas, touring in sequence the three classic lake bays: Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay
D6 Drive to Ili, with three distinctive routes to choose from:Routes A/B tour around Sayram Lake; Route C travels along the Yizhao Highway, visits Jade Lake, enjoys a lakeside sunset special dinner, and cruises the lake on a custom boat
D7 In-depth tour of Ili grasslands, choose one of three:Route A encounters the Tianshan flower sea and visits the Nalati Grassland; Route B tours the Kalajun Grassland with a light grassland hike and an evening grassland bonfire party; Route C hikes to explore the snow mountain valley of the Xiata Ancient Road
I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Tianfu Special TrainD8 Continued tour of Ili, choose one of three:Route A visits the Nalati Grassland and heads to Bayanbulak Town; Route B enters the primitive forest grassland of Kurdening; Route C revisits Sayram Lake to enjoy the lake scenery at different times
D9 Ili to Kuqa, choose one of three:Route A crosses the Duku Highway and visits the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, with exclusive rest tea breaks arranged along the way; Routes B/C visit the Qiuci Museum and stroll through the old town of Kuqa
D10 One-day tour of Kuqa, choose one of three:Route A visits the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and the Qiuci Museum; Routes B/C visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, enjoy rest tea breaks, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
D11 Drive to Kashgar, enter the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake, and arrange a special performance of Western Regions intangible cultural heritage ancient arts
D12 Depart from Kashgar to Karakul Lake, visit local households of various ethnic groups, and experience the folk customs of the plateau
D13 Tour Kashgar city, visit the Id Kah Mosque, and stroll through the streets and alleys of Kashgar Old City to experience the everyday life of southern Xinjiang
D14 Board the Splendid Tianfu Special Train in Kashgar and set off back to Chengdu, leisurely enjoying the train vacation time
Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D15 On the return special train, a travel story sharing session is held, recalling together the wonderful moments of the Xinjiang journey
D16 The train arrives in Chengdu or Lanzhou, and the whole journey concludes successfully, with airport drop-off service provided upon arrival
II. Gilded Ode Golden Autumn Edition
Departure Dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
The Splendid Tianfu is a distinctive tourist travel train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. It is custom-operated by professional travel agencies in conjunction with railway resources and positioned as a high-end travel and residence experience. The train adopts the classic model of “traveling at night, sightseeing by day” — quietly traversing the vast land after nightfall and arriving at the destination in the early morning. Tourists do not need to frequently change accommodations or repeatedly pack their luggage, and they also save the hassle of cross-city transfers.The main body of the itinerary is highly consistent with the Tianshan Pastoral Song Edition, with slight optimizations recommended in the wording of some routes in the Ili section (for example, the Nalati Grassland visit is more detailed), while the overall pace and experience remain unified.
> Note:The above itinerary time nodes are recommended for reference only. Actual participation may be reasonably changed due to weather, road conditions, scenic area opening, and other circumstances, subject to the arrangements of the day. Accommodation in Kanas and Hemu does not include breakfast.
V. 2026 Splendid Tianfu Departure Dates and Price Description
According to official presale information, the full schedule and pricing of the Splendid Tianfu in 2027 are as follows (currently in the 2026 warm-up stage, and full-year presale has opened):
Tianshan Pastoral Song Route
Departure Dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027
Jinta Luxury Enjoyment Double Room (13㎡):108,880 yuan/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (10㎡):79,880 yuan/person
Gilded Ode Golden Autumn Route
Departure Dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
The entire route runs through core areas of Xinjiang such as Altay in northern Xinjiang, the Ili River Valley, and Kashgar in southern Xinjiang, covering iconic landscapes such as Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains, Kanas, Sayram Lake, the Duku Highway, and the Pamir Plateau. The itinerary pace is relaxed, with 1-2 key areas recommended each day, and multiple parallel sightseeing options are provided, balancing freedom and depth. It is particularly suitable for middle-aged and elderly guests and family travelers who pursue quality, value privacy, and hope to enjoy themselves easily without rushing.Jinta Luxury Enjoyment Double Room (13㎡):108,880 yuan/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (10㎡):89,880 yuan/person
Prices vary depending on room type, season, and itinerary content. The specific cost is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. It is recommended to confirm remaining slots in advance to avoid tight seats during peak season.
VI. How to Book and Register for the Splendid Tianfu
If you want to ride the Splendid Tianfu Special Train, please keep this ticket-booking guide:
This special train does not sell tickets separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through the designated travel agency.
The booking process is for reference as follows:
📞 Contact for Consultation:Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn in detail about the itinerary, room types, prices, and departure schedules.
✅ Choose a Product:Based on your own time and preferences, select the travel date and compartment type.
📄 Submit Information:Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers or passports, and other valid identification information for seat reservation and registration.
💳 Complete the Booking:Pay the booking deposit as required, sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision, and complete the procedures.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid TianfuJune to September each year is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and seats on popular routes are in high demand. It is recommended to consult as early as possible and pay a deposit to lock in your preferred room type. Please use only legitimate channels and beware of misleading by unauthorized agents.
VII. Description of Costs and Services of the Splendid Tianfu
The itinerary cost includes:Round-trip transportation on the special train, compartment accommodation (including bathroom), first admission tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary, local sightseeing vehicles, special cultural activities, some special meals and tea breaks, and full-process tour leader and basic service support.
Items not included:Personal consumption, voluntary self-paid experience items, some main meals, and room type coordination matters arising from single occupancy (for single applicants, our agency will make every effort to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation).
All service content, fee standards, and scope of rights are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. If you need a detailed service list, you may request an explanatory document from customer service.
VIII. Inviting You to a Moving Feast
As the train slowly leaves the Chengdu Plain, the scenery outside the window gradually changes from verdant green to vast desolation, and the journey is no longer about reaching a destination, but about immersing in every flowing moment. The Splendid Tianfu does not merely recommend showing you Xinjiang; it lets you “live inside” the scenery, hear the sound of wind over the grasslands, and touch the warmth of the thousand-year Silk Road.
The wheels of 2027 are about to turn, seats are limited, and the story is to be continued. If you yearn for such a leisurely, refined, and culturally rich long journey in the west, why not contact us right away —
Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center
📞 Landline:0991-3333832
📱 Mobile phone same as WeChat:132-0133-3409
Let the Splendid Tianfu carry you to the distant place in your heart.
The 2027 Splendid Tianfu Tourist Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
