How to Book Tickets for the Splendid Orient Tourist Train 2027 and Booking Guide

[How to Buy Tickets for the Splendid Orient Express Special Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 Splendid Orient Express tourist special train?
The 2027 Splendid Orient Express tourist special 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 Through the Western Regions, Luxuriously Embark on a New Journey | 2027 Splendid Orient Express Special Train Panoramic Roaming Guide
In this fast-paced era, a journey that truly “slows down” is increasingly precious. The newly upgraded 2027 Splendid Orient Express tourist special train is a mobile light-luxury traveling palace tailor-made for travelers pursuing depth, privacy, and quality experiences. It is not just a train, but a 16-day immersive cultural roaming journey through both southern and northern Xinjiang — by day reveling in the secret realms of mountains and rivers, by night sleeping beneath the starry sky of the Silk Road, with no need to carry luggage or change hotels throughout, truly achieving “living within the scenery, traveling as if within a painting.”
I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Express Special Train
The Splendid Orient Express is a high-end customized tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, carefully operated by a professional cultural tourism team in conjunction with the railway system. The special train adopts the classic “day touring, night traveling” model:By day it stops at core destinations, where tourists venture deep into grasslands, lakes, canyons, and historic cultural cities; at night the train travels smoothly, and passengers sleep soundly in private compartments, waking up to arrive at the next scenic stop.
This model greatly reduces the fatigue of frequent transfers, packing luggage, and rushing on the road in traditional group tours, and is especially suitable for families, close friends, or niche-circle travel groups who value travel comfort and wish to deeply experience the natural and cultural beauty of the Western Regions. The entire train is recommended to have 66 seats, with a service staff ratio as high as 1:1.2, striving to ensure every guest receives timely and attentive exclusive care.
II. Splendid Orient Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages and Features
The Splendid Orient Express has a total of 18 carriages, scientifically divided into six major functional zones. Among them, all accommodation carriages adopt a double-occupancy private compartment design, with no large open berths and no public beds, and every compartment is equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, truly achieving hotel-level accommodation standards.
Compartment types:There are 11 accommodation carriages in total, each recommending 3 rooms (approximately 13.8㎡), offering two Chinese-style aesthetic themes — “Panda Chinese Style” and “Elegant Han Style” — integrating Chinese elements with modern comfortable configurations.
In-room standard amenities:Convertible multi-functional twin beds, exclusive reception sofa, onboard mini-fridge, panoramic floor-to-ceiling viewing window, bathroom, balancing rest, sightseeing, and social needs.
Whole-carriage compartment option:Supports whole-carriage customized use for up to 6 people, achieving a completely private group, suitable for gatherings of relatives and friends or small business trips, enjoying exclusive space and priority service.
In addition, the special train is also equipped with dual-theme dining cars, a professional kitchen, a welcome reception lounge, an entertainment and viewing carriage, etc., integrating tea bar, bar, SPA, chess and cards, performances, and other functions, satisfying leisure needs during the journey in one stop.
III. Splendid Orient Express Travel Quality and Service Highlights
What distinguishes the Splendid Orient Express from conventional tourism is its excellent balance of high-density service and low-density passenger flow:

🚂 Slow Travel Through the Western Regions, Luxuriously Embark on a New Journey | 2027 Splendid Orient Express Special Train Panoramic Roaming GuideAttentive accompanying service:54 crew members throughout the journey provide support, from dining and guest rooms to itinerary coordination, with rapid response;
Dual accommodation experience:A combination of the mobile special train plus local high-end boutique homestays/star-rated hotels, enjoying both the convenience of the traveling palace and deep immersion in local life;
Customized route options:Multiple sub-routes are offered in each of the three major sections of Altay, Ili, and Kashgar, and tourists can choose scenery, cultural, or border-exploration routes according to their interests;
High-quality dining supply:Dual dining car configuration, with a professional chef team cooking onboard, strictly selected ingredients, and daily supply of authentic flavors and exquisite banquets;
Relaxed itinerary pace:Ample sightseeing time each day, with sufficient space reserved for photography, rest, and free exploration, rejecting “check-in style” rushing.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the Splendid Orient Express
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Chinese-Style Top Luxury Special Train · Splendid Orient Express | 2027 Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day Panoramic In-Depth Roaming
Splendid Orient Express — a newly upgraded Chinese-style high-end customized tourist special train, focused on superior low-density private travel. The entire train has 18 carriages in a golden ratio, recommending a passenger capacity of 66 tourists, paired with 54 exclusive rest berths for crew members, high-ratio service, zero-crowding experience, reshaping a new standard for luxurious and comfortable travel in southern and northern Xinjiang. The whole journey adopts the classic “day touring, night traveling” model: by day you take in the magnificent landscapes of the Western Regions, by night you stay in a mobile light-luxury traveling palace, with no need to frequently carry luggage or change hotels, unlocking the panoramic secret realm journey of southern and northern Xinjiang with one click.
I. High-End Specifications of All Carriages | Golden Functional Zoning, Luxury Throughout
The 18 carriages of the whole train are scientifically arranged, covering six major functional sections: luxury accommodation, dual-theme dining cars, professional kitchen, welcome reception, leisure and entertainment, and logistical support, with complete facilities, strong privacy, and a full experience.
Overall carriage ratio:11 luxury accommodation carriages + 2 theme dining carriages + 1 professional kitchen and crew living carriage + 1 welcome multi-functional carriage + 1 entertainment and viewing carriage + 1 staff dormitory carriage + 1 power generation support carriage
II. Luxury Accommodation Carriages | All Double Private Compartments, Dual Chinese-Style Themes

In this fast-paced era, a journey that truly “slows down” is increasingly precious. The newly upgraded 2027 Splendid Orient Express tourist special train is a mobile light-luxury traveling palace tailor-made for travelers pursuing depth, privacy, and quality experiences. It is not just a train, but a 16-day immersive cultural roaming journey through both southern and northern Xinjiang — by day reveling in the secret realms of mountains and rivers, by night sleeping beneath the starry sky of the Silk Road, with no need to carry luggage or change hotels throughout, truly achieving “living within the scenery, traveling as if within a painting.”There are a total of 11 accommodation carriages, each recommending 3 exclusive compartments, with a single room area of approximately 13.8㎡, all double private compartments, with no large open berths and no public beds, and every compartment is standard-equipped with a dry-wet separated bathroom, private and tranquil throughout. They are divided into two Chinese-style aesthetic styles, the Panda Chinese Style theme and the Elegant Han Style theme, classically elegant and full of quality.
Standard amenities in each compartment:Convertible multi-functional twin beds, exclusive reception sofa, onboard mini-fridge, panoramic floor-to-ceiling large viewing window, dry-wet separated bathroom, balancing multiple needs of rest, sightseeing, and receiving guests, suitable for family and close-friend travel.
Carriage configuration:Each carriage recommends a capacity of 6 tourists, with some carriages reserving exclusive rest seats for crew members, making service response more timely and travel more reassuring.
III. Dual-Theme Dining Carriages | Chinese and Western Dual Kitchens, Customized Banquet Experience
1. Jinwei Main Dining Car (Carriage 9 · 34 seats)
A light-luxury viewing dinner restaurant, using refined 2-4 person dining table arrangements, paired with panoramic floor-to-ceiling viewing booths. Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served throughout, allowing both sightseeing and dining, immersing in the scenery and authentic flavors along the Silk Road.
2. Jinyan Main Dining Car (Carriage 10 · 36 seats)
A high-end banquet-level theme restaurant, capable of hosting theme evening banquets and special performance activities. It features a professional piano performance area, semi-enclosed private booths, and an exclusive smoking area, combining atmosphere and ceremony, satisfying multiple needs of leisure dining, small circle gatherings, and theme team building.
3. Jinchu Professional Kitchen (Carriage 8 · Non-tourist Open Area)
Equipped with a full set of standardized Chinese and Western cooking equipment, with a professional chef team on duty throughout, strictly selected ingredients and fine cooking, ensuring high-quality specialty meal supply throughout.
IV. Dual Public Leisure Carriages | One-Stop All-Around Leisure Experience
1. Ya · Shaocheng Welcome Carriage (Carriage 11 | Exclusive Train Lobby)
The core welcome and reception space of the special train, creating a new Chinese-style elegant scene, equipped with a boutique tea bar, light-luxury bar counter, leisure reception sofas, and an exclusive audio-visual area. Suitable for daily tea tasting and chatting, business receptions, and participating in travel salons, tranquil and elegant, full of style.

I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Express Special Train2. Lan · Yunque Entertainment and Viewing Carriage (Carriage 17 | All-Around Functional Space)
The most richly functional leisure space on the whole train, integrating a light-luxury bar, panoramic chess and cards room, professional SPA massage room, and immersive performance area. By day, tea tasting and sightseeing, chess and cards leisure, relaxation and wellness; by night, theme performances, drinks and gatherings, and get-togethers with friends, unlocking diverse travel pleasures.
V. 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Itinerary | See the Essence of the Western Regions at Once
The itinerary deeply connects the core secret realms of Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Kuqa, the Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar, covering diverse landscapes of grasslands, lakes, glaciers, canyons, ancient roads, and border culture, with multiple routes to choose from, deep roaming without rushing.
D1 Gather in Chengdu · Board and Begin the Journey:Board the exclusive Splendid Orient Express special train in Chengdu, participate in the exclusive boarding welcome activity, stay overnight on the special train, and begin the Silk Road luxury journey.
D2 Urumqi · First Glimpse of the Western Regions (Choose One of Two Routes): Arrive in Urumqi, choose your own sightseeing route. Route A explores the Xinjiang Museum and checks in at the Ferghana Horse Base, unlocking the cultural heritage of the Western Regions; Route B tours Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains, encountering the picturesque scenery of the Jade Pond. After sightseeing, the special train heads to Altay, staying overnight on the special train.
D3-D5 Altay Secret Realm · Seeking Traces in the Borderland (Choose One of Three Routes, Local Boutique Homestays)

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.
✅ Route A Classic Scenery:Drive along the popular Ahe Highway, deeply tour Hemu and Kanas, listen to an exclusive Tuvan concert, check in at the classic photo spots of the Three Bays of Kanas, and taste the specialty cold-water fish banquet.
✅ Route B In-Depth Exploration:Experience hiking in the primeval forest of Hemu, cross the popular Tiejia Highway, enjoy Kanas, explore the border village of Baihaba, check in at the Three Bays of Kanas, and taste the specialty cold-water fish banquet.
✅ Route C Border Exclusive (＋6000 yuan/person):Exclusive off-road vehicle upgrade, deeply check in at niche border pastures, unlocking more pristine secret realms of the Western Regions.
D5 Evening:End the Altay itinerary, return to the special train, and set off for Yining.
D6-D10 Ili · Kuqa · Silk Road Gallery (Choose One of Three Routes, Local High-End Hotels)
✅ Route A Grassland and Canyon:Check in at the popular Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Tangbula Hundred-Li Gallery, Duku Highway, and Keziliya Grand Canyon.

The Splendid Orient Express is a high-end customized tourist special train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, carefully operated by a professional cultural tourism team in conjunction with the railway system. The special train adopts the classic “day touring, night traveling” model: by day it stops at core destinations, where tourists venture deep into grasslands, lakes, canyons, and historic cultural cities; at night the train travels smoothly, and passengers sleep soundly in private compartments, waking up to arrive at the next scenic stop.✅ Route B Culture and Scenery:Tour Sayram Lake, Qiongkushitai Ancient Village, Tekes Bagua City, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and the Grand Canyon.
✅ Route C Ancient Road and Glacier:Cross the stunning Yizhao Highway, check in at Zhaosu Jade Lake, explore the Xiata Glacier, participate in a Kazakh folk home visit, and tour Sayram Lake and the canyon secret realm.
D10 Evening:Board the special train and head to the cultural secret realm of the Western Regions — Kashgar.
D11-D13 Kashgar · Pamir Plateau · Border Customs (Choose One of Three Routes, Taxkorgan + Kashgar High-End Hotels)
✅ Route A Cultural Panorama:Check in at Baisha Lake and the Pamir Plateau, visit a Tajik village for a home visit, watch an intangible cultural heritage eagle dance performance, tour Karakul Lake, and stroll through the Kashgar Old City.
✅ Route B Thrilling Secret Realm:Tour Baisha Lake, the popular Panlong Ancient Road, and Karakul Lake, and immersively stroll through the thousand-year-old Kashgar Old City.
✅ Route C Folk Custom Limited:Check in at Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, watch a special folk wedding of various ethnic groups, and roam the Kashgar Old City to experience the everyday life of the Western Regions.
D13 Evening:Board the special train to begin the return journey, heading back to Chengdu.
D14-D16 Comfortable Return · Perfect Conclusion:Relax on the special train, rest while enjoying the scenery, and interact freely, ending the 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang panoramic luxury journey in a leisurely trip.
VI. 2027 Exclusive Premium Departure Dates | Unlock Different Magnificent Scenery of the Western Regions by Season
✅ Golden Period for Duku Highway Passage (June-July, Lush Green Grassland Scenery):June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24
✅ Regular Off-Peak Departure Dates (Duku Closed, Cultural Panoramic Roaming):May 17, September 30
✅ Golden Autumn Limited Autumn Scenery Period (Forests Dyed in Layers, Gorgeous Northern Xinjiang Autumn Colors):August 27, September 13

This model greatly reduces the fatigue of frequent transfers, packing luggage, and rushing on the road in traditional group tours, and is especially suitable for families, close friends, or niche-circle travel groups who value travel comfort and wish to deeply experience the natural and cultural beauty of the Western Regions. The entire train is recommended to have 66 seats, with a service staff ratio as high as 1:1.2, striving to ensure every guest receives timely and attentive exclusive care.V. 2026 Splendid Orient Express Departure Dates and Price Description
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VII. Light-Luxury Pricing Plan | Private Compartments · Exclusive Group Formation
1. Single Seat (Double Private Compartment · One Seat per Person)
Regular Departure Dates (5.17/6.3/6.20/7.7/7.24/9.30):138,888 yuan/seat
Golden Autumn Limited Departure Dates (8.27/9.13):158,888 yuan/seat
2. Whole-Carriage Exclusive Compartment (Private Group · Up to 6 People Exclusive Carriage)
Regular Departure Whole-Carriage Price:888,888 yuan/carriage
Golden Autumn Limited Departure Whole-Carriage Price:988,888 yuan/carriage
Special note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may fluctuate slightly due to departure dates, room types, and service combinations, and the specific terms shall be subject to the tourism service contract signed by both parties. It is recommended to confirm remaining slots in advance to avoid tight seats in peak season affecting travel plans.
VI. Splendid Orient Express Booking and Registration Method
If you want to ride the Splendid Orient Express, please keep this ticket-booking guide.
Splendid Orient Express-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through the official partner travel agency.

II. Splendid Orient Express Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages and FeaturesThe booking process is 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. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat room types, reference prices, and departure dates of the special train.
📅 Choose a travel product:Based on your available time and preferences, select a suitable departure date and seat type.
📄 Submit personal information:Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers or passports, and other valid identification information for registration and seat reservation.
💳 Complete booking procedures:Pay the booking deposit as required, sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision, and complete the booking.
June to September each year is the peak travel period, and seats for popular departure dates are in high demand. It is recommended to consult and pay a deposit as early as possible to lock in your preferred spot. Please look for legitimate channels and beware of misleading by unauthorized platforms.
VII. Splendid Orient Express Cost and Service-Related Description
The service items included in this itinerary include:Full-journey transportation on the special train, compartment accommodation, designated local hotels/homestays, first admission tickets to attractions within the itinerary, meals (arranged according to standards), onboard service and basic guiding, etc.
Some optional experience items (such as the Altay Route C off-road upgrade, certain special performances, personal consumption, etc.) require additional payment and are not within the scope of basic services.
All service contents, charging standards, and rights details shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. If during the itinerary there are force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, etc., upon mutual agreement of both parties, reasonable changes may be made to the sightseeing order or accommodation arrangements.
VIII. Inviting You to Join a Slow Silk Road Journey
When the train slowly passes beneath the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window are continuous snow peaks and boundless grasslands; when night falls, you listen to the wind and drift into dreams in your private compartment, and tomorrow you will step into another thousand-year-old ancient city… This is the Western Regions scroll that the Splendid Orient Express weaves for you.
In 2027, why not slow down, board this mobile Eastern traveling palace, and use 16 days to converse with mountains and rivers and walk alongside time.
📩 Contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center immediately (landline:0991-3333832, WeChat: 132-0133-3409), to begin your southern and northern Xinjiang luxury journey. Seats are limited; awaiting the destined traveler to set off.
The 2027 Splendid Orient Express tourist special 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.