2027 Splendid Orient Express Tourist Train Ticket Prices and How to Book

[How to Buy Tickets for the Splendid Orient Express] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 Splendid Orient tourist train?
For the 2027 Splendid Orient tourist train, tickets 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.
✨ New Chinese-Style Travel · Slowly Admiring the Western Regions — 2027 Splendid Orient High-End Special Train In-Depth Experience Guide✨
I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Special Train
The Splendid Orient is a benchmark work among domestic high-end long-distance tourist special trains. Positioned as a “mobile light-luxury traveling palace,” it is specially created for travelers who pursue in-depth experiences and privacy. The train adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” model, running at night through the Gobi Desert and snow-capped mountains, and stopping at core scenic areas during the day. Tourists do not need to change hotels frequently, saving the trouble of moving luggage, truly achieving immersive travel where “you arrive at the scenery when you get off, and rest when you get on.”
The train takes Chinese-style aesthetics as its design soul. Panda patterns, Han-style brocade, and other elements can be seen everywhere in the carriages, paired with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and an intelligent temperature control system, allowing passengers to feel the vastness and tenderness of the Western Regions in a comfortable environment. In 2027, the route will be comprehensively upgraded, covering core areas such as northern and southern Xinjiang and the Pamir Plateau. The itinerary design balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, suitable for family trips, social circle gatherings, and high-end customized needs.
II. Splendid Orient Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages and Features
The train has two major seat systems to meet different budgets and travel needs:
Single Seat (Double Occupancy Private Room · One Seat per Person)

✨New Chinese-Style Travel · Slowly Admiring the Western Regions — 2027 Splendid Orient High-End Special Train In-Depth Experience Guide✨Space Configuration:Each private room is about 13.8㎡, equipped with multifunctional twin beds that can be separated or combined, a dry-wet separated bathroom, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, an onboard mini fridge, and an exclusive reception sofa.
Privacy Design:All are double-occupancy room types, with no large shared berths or public beds. Two themes are available: panda Chinese style and elegant Han style, combining ancient charm with a modern feel.
Service Ratio:Each accommodation carriage is recommended to have 3 private rooms, with 6 tourists in total. The attendant’s exclusive rest position is close at hand for more timely response.
Whole-Carriage Exclusive Private Compartment (Private Group · Up to 6 People)
Space Configuration:The entire carriage serves as a travel unit, including 3 double private rooms, 1 multifunctional reception room, and an exclusive attendant service area.
Customization Privileges:Supports groups of 6. Itinerary, dining, and activities can be changed according to needs, suitable for gatherings of relatives and friends or corporate circle activities.
Hardware Advantages:The entire train has 18 carriages scientifically divided into six major functional zones, including dual-theme dining cars, a professional kitchen, entertainment and viewing carriages, and a welcome lobby. Facilities such as a SPA massage room, panoramic chess and card room, and immersive performance area are all available, making it worthy of being called a “mobile five-star hotel.”

I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Special TrainIII. Splendid Orient Travel Quality and Service Highlights
Thoughtful Accompanying Service:Each carriage is equipped with an exclusive attendant, providing 24-hour luggage assistance, scenic spot explanations, and emergency services; a professional tour guide team accompanies the trip, providing in-depth interpretation of Western Regions history and the cultures of various ethnic groups.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:The mobile special train is combined with local high-end homestays/hotels. For example, during the Altay section, guests stay in boutique homestays, and during the Ili section, they stay in high-grade hotels, balancing convenience and resort quality.
Exclusive Featured Arrangements:The itinerary includes intangible cultural heritage experiences such as Tuvan concerts, Kazakh folk family visits, and folk weddings of people of all ethnic groups, as well as in-depth tours of core scenic spots such as the Three Bays of Kanas, Sayram Lake, and the Pamir Plateau.
Convenient Transportation Experience:No transfers are needed throughout the journey. The special train goes directly to scenic areas, saving time; the train is equipped with accessible facilities and is friendly to elderly travelers.
Reasonable Dining Standards:The dual-theme dining cars provide Chinese and Western customized banquets, with ingredients strictly selected from local sources, such as the Altay cold-water fish banquet and Ili grassland flavor meals, balancing nutrition and taste.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement for the Splendid Orient

The Splendid Orient is a benchmark work among domestic high-end long-distance tourist special trains. Positioned as a “mobile light-luxury traveling palace,” it is specially created for travelers who pursue in-depth experiences and privacy. The train adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” model, running at night through the Gobi Desert and snow-capped mountains, and stopping at core scenic areas during the day. Tourists do not need to change hotels frequently, saving the trouble of moving luggage, truly achieving immersive travel where “you arrive at the scenery when you get off, and rest when you get on.”2027 16-Day Panoramic In-Depth Journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang (Sightseeing by Day, Traveling by Night Model):
D1:Gather in Chengdu, welcome activity upon boarding, overnight on the special train.
D2:Urumqi (choose one of two routes): Route A explores the Xinjiang Museum and the Ferghana Horse Base; Route B visits Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains, overnight on the special train to Altay.
D3-D5:Altay Secret Realm (choose one of three routes): Route A tours Hemu and Kanas; Route B hikes in the Hemu forest and explores Baihaba; Route C uses off-road vehicles to visit border pastures (+6000 yuan/person), overnight in local 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.
D6-D10:Ili · Kuqa (choose one of three routes): Route A visits Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland; Route B tours the ancient village of Qiongkushitai and the Bagua City of Tekes; Route C crosses the Yizhao Highway and explores the Xiata Glacier, overnight in high-grade hotels.
D11-D13:Kashgar · Pamir Plateau (choose one of three routes): Route A visits a Tajik village and watches eagle dance; Route B challenges the Panlong Ancient Road; Route C participates in a folk wedding of people of all ethnic groups, overnight in high-end hotels in Taxkorgan County and Kashgar.
D14-D16:The special train returns, with leisure sightseeing and free interaction along the way, ending the journey.

The train takes Chinese-style aesthetics as its design soul. Panda patterns, Han-style brocade, and other elements can be seen everywhere in the carriages, paired with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and an intelligent temperature control system, allowing passengers to feel the vastness and tenderness of the Western Regions in a comfortable environment. In 2027, the route will be comprehensively upgraded, covering core areas such as northern and southern Xinjiang and the Pamir Plateau. The itinerary design balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, suitable for family trips, social circle gatherings, and high-end customized needs.V. 2027 Splendid Orient Departure Dates and Price Description
There are three major departure period systems throughout the year, with prices fluctuating by season, subject to the contract:
Regular Departure Periods (May 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, September 30):
Single Seat:138,888 yuan/seat
Whole-Carriage Private Compartment:888,888 yuan/carriage (up to 6 people)
Golden Autumn Limited Departure Periods (August 27, September 13):
Single Seat:158,888 yuan/seat

II. Splendid Orient Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages and FeaturesWhole-Carriage Private Compartment:988,888 yuan/carriage (up to 6 people)
Note:The price includes special train accommodation, dining, transportation, and basic scenic spot tickets, excluding personal consumption and optional items (such as the border exclusive route upgrade fee). Departure periods may change due to weather or policy, subject to confirmation at the time of signing.
VI. Splendid Orient Booking and Registration Method
Splendid Orient ticketing is exclusively represented by Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. The booking process is as follows:
Contact for Consultation:24-hour hotline 0991-3333832, or add WeChat 132-0133-3409 (Manager Maizi) to learn about itinerary details and remaining seats.
Choose a Product:Confirm the seat type and departure period according to travel time and budget.
Submit Information:Provide basic information such as name and valid ID number to complete seat reservation.

The train has two major seat systems to meet different budgets and travel needs:Payment and Signing:Pay a deposit to lock in the seat, sign the electronic contract, then pay the balance and receive official vouchers.
Note:June to September is peak season. It is recommended to book 2 months in advance to avoid seat shortages.
VII. Splendid Orient Fees and Service-Related Description
Fees Include:Special train accommodation, full-journey dining, basic scenic spot tickets, tour guide services, and luggage assistance.
Fees Do Not Include:Personal consumption, optional experience items (such as SPA and specially invited activities in the performance area), border exclusive route upgrade fee, and (for single-person registration, every effort will be made to coordinate room sharing).
Rights Description:All service standards are subject to the contract. The itinerary may be changed through negotiation due to force majeure factors (such as weather and policy).
VIII. Inviting You to Join the Western Regions Appointment
From the elegant private rooms with panda Chinese style to the morning mist of the Three Bays of Kanas; from the blue waves of Sayram Lake to the eagle dance of the Pamir Plateau — the Splendid Orient uses a 16-day slow journey to help you understand the vastness and gentleness of the Western Regions. Seats are limited; early bird bookings enjoy priority room selection! Contact Manager Maizi immediately (0991-3333832/132-0133-3409) to start your Chinese-style luxury journey!
For the 2027 Splendid Orient tourist train, tickets 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.