2027 Splendid Orient Express Tourist Train Ticket Prices and Where 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.
Splendid Orient Express:Embark on a 16-day luxurious and leisurely journey through North and South Xinjiang in 2027🚂
I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Express
The Splendid Orient Express is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, tailor-made for travelers seeking a superior living experience. With “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” as its core concept, it leads tourists to deeply explore the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang during the day, and at night transforms into a mobile light-luxury palace, allowing tourists to rest in a comfortable environment without frequently changing accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities.
This special train focuses on a comfortable residential-style travel experience. The entire train has 18 carriages recommended to accommodate 66 tourists, yet is equipped with 54 dedicated rest berths for attendants, with an ultra-high service ratio striving to ensure every tourist enjoys considerate and thoughtful service. Whether for family trips, traveling with close friends, or small gatherings within one’s circle, the Splendid Orient Express can satisfy all your imaginations of high-end travel.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid Orient Express
The Splendid Orient Express offers a variety of seat and compartment types to meet the travel needs of different tourists.
Luxury Accommodation Carriages: 11 in total, each carriage is recommended to have 3 exclusive private rooms, with a single room area of about 13.8㎡. All are double-occupancy private rooms, with no large open berths and no public berths. The private rooms are divided into two Chinese-style aesthetic themes: Panda Guofeng theme and Hanfeng Elegant theme, both classical, elegant, and full of texture. Each private room is standard-equipped with multifunctional twin beds that can be separated or combined, an exclusive reception sofa, an onboard mini fridge, panoramic floor-to-ceiling large viewing windows, and a dry-wet separated bathroom, balancing multiple needs of rest, sightseeing, and receiving guests.

Splendid Orient Express: Embark on a 16-day luxurious and leisurely journey through North and South Xinjiang in 2027🚂Dual-theme Dining Carriages:
Jinwei Main Dining Carriage (Carriage 9):A light-luxury scenic full-meal dining restaurant, using refined 2-4 person table settings, paired with panoramic floor-to-ceiling viewing booths, providing full service for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, allowing tourists to enjoy the magnificent scenery along the Silk Road while tasting delicious food.
Jinyan Main Dining Carriage (Carriage 10): A high-end banquet-level themed restaurant that can host themed evening banquets and special performance events. It features a professional piano performance area, semi-enclosed private booths, and an exclusive smoking area, combining atmosphere and ceremony, meeting multiple needs such as casual dining, small circle gatherings, and themed team-building.
Dual Public Leisure Carriages:
Ya · Shaocheng Welcome Carriage (Carriage 11):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 audiovisual area. Tourists can enjoy tea and chat, business receptions, and travel salons here, enjoying quiet and elegant stylish time.
Lan · Yunque Entertainment and Viewing Carriage (Carriage 17): The most functionally rich leisure space on the entire train, integrating a light-luxury bar, panoramic chess and card room, professional SPA massage room, and immersive performance area. During the day, tourists can enjoy tea and scenery, chess and card leisure, and relaxation and wellness here; at night, they can enjoy themed performances and gather for drinks, unlocking diverse travel pleasures.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Splendid Orient Express

I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient ExpressThe Splendid Orient Express offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly different from regular tourism travel.
Thoughtful Accompanying Service:The special train is equipped with a professional attendant team providing thoughtful and considerate service to tourists throughout the journey. From boarding welcome activities to various needs during the trip, the attendant team will respond promptly, striving to make tourists’ travel worry-free.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:All double-room types, dual Chinese-style theme designs, every room with dry-wet separated bathroom, fully equipped. Tourists can enjoy the warmth and comfort of home during the journey while also experiencing the unique charm of Chinese-style aesthetics.
Exclusive Special Arrangements:The special train provides multiple differentiated route choices according to tourists’ different needs. Whether landscape photography enthusiasts, cultural and historical explorers, or seekers of niche secret destinations, all can find a travel plan suitable for themselves on the Splendid Orient Express.
Convenient Transportation Experience:The special train adopts the “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” mode, visiting attractions during the day and traveling to the next destination at night. Tourists need not worry about transportation issues and can simply enjoy the beautiful moments of the journey.
Reasonable Dining Standards:The special train is equipped with a professional chef team, strictly selecting ingredients and cooking finely throughout, providing high-quality specialty meals to tourists. Whether light-luxury scenic full meals or high-end banquet-level themed evening banquets, tourists can taste authentic flavorful cuisine.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the Splendid Orient Express
The 2027 16-day panoramic in-depth roaming itinerary of the Splendid Orient Express through North and South Xinjiang is as follows:

The Splendid Orient Express is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, tailor-made for travelers seeking a superior living experience. With “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” as its core concept, it leads tourists to deeply explore the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang during the day, and at night transforms into a mobile light-luxury palace, allowing tourists to rest in a comfortable environment without frequently changing accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities.D1:Gather in Chengdu, board and begin the journey. Tourists board the exclusive Splendid Orient Express in Chengdu, participate in the exclusive boarding welcome activity, stay overnight on the special train, and begin the luxurious Silk Road journey.
D2:Urumqi, first glimpse of the Western Regions. After arriving in Urumqi, tourists can choose their own sightseeing route. Route A explores the Xinjiang Museum and visits the Ferghana Horse Base; Route B tours Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains. After sightseeing, the special train heads to Altay, staying overnight on the train.
D3-D5: Altay Secret Realm, exploring the wonders. Tourists can choose any one of three routes for sightseeing. Route A classic scenery: drive the popular Ahe Highway, deeply tour Hemu and Kanas; Route B in-depth exploration: experience hiking in the primeval forest of Hemu, cross the popular Tiejia Highway; Route C border luxury: exclusive off-road vehicle upgrade, deeply visit niche border pastures. After ending the Altay itinerary on the evening of D5, return to the special train and set off for Yining.
D6-D10: Ili, Kuqa, Silk Road Gallery. Tourists can likewise choose any one of three routes for sightseeing. Route A grassland canyon: visit the popular Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, etc.; Route B cultural scenery: tour Sayram Lake, Qiongkushitai ancient village, etc.; Route C ancient road glacier: cross the beautiful Yizhao Highway, visit Zhaosu Jade Lake, etc. On the evening of D10, board the special train for Kashgar.
D11-D13: Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, border customs. Tourists can choose any one of three routes for sightseeing. Route A cultural panorama: visit Baisha Lake, Pamir Plateau, etc.; Route B thrilling secret realm: explore Baisha Lake, the popular Panlong Ancient Road, etc.; Route C folk custom limited: visit Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, etc. On the evening of D13, board the special train to return to Chengdu.

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.
D14-D16:Comfortable return, perfect conclusion. Tourists relax on the special train, enjoy the scenery and rest, interact freely, and end the 16-day panoramic luxury journey through North and South Xinjiang amid a leisurely trip.
V. 2026 Splendid Orient Express Departure Dates and Price Description

This special train focuses on a comfortable residential-style travel experience. The entire train has 18 carriages recommended to accommodate 66 tourists, yet is equipped with 54 dedicated rest berths for attendants, with an ultra-high service ratio striving to ensure every tourist enjoys considerate and thoughtful service. Whether for family trips, traveling with close friends, or small gatherings within one’s circle, the Splendid Orient Express can satisfy all your imaginations of high-end travel.In 2026, the Splendid Orient Express has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with denser schedules during peak tourist seasons, meeting travel plans for different periods. Below are the specific 2027 departure dates and price descriptions (prices fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and schedule; specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing):
Light-Luxury Pricing Plan:
Single Seat (Double Private Room · One Person One Seat):
Regular Schedules (5.17/6.3/6.20/7.7/7.24/9.30):138,888 yuan/seat
Golden Autumn Limited Schedules (8.27/9.13):158,888 yuan/seat
Whole Carriage Exclusive Private Room (Private Group · Up to 6 People Exclusive Carriage):
Regular Schedule Whole Carriage Price:888,888 yuan/carriage
Golden Autumn Limited Schedule Whole Carriage Price:988,888 yuan/carriage

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid Orient Express2027 Exclusive Boutique Schedules:
Duku Highway Golden Passage Period (June-July, lush green grassland scenery):June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24
Regular Off-Peak Schedules (Duku closed, cultural panoramic roaming):May 17, September 30
Golden Autumn Limited Autumn Scenery Period (layered forests dyed, beautiful North Xinjiang autumn colors):August 27, September 13
VI. Booking and Registration Methods for the Splendid Orient Express
If you want to ride the Splendid Orient Express, please keep this ticket-booking guide. Splendid Orient Express-related tourism travel products are not sold as separate ticket resources on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itinerary arrangements, and complete bookings through Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
The booking process reference is as follows:

The Splendid Orient Express offers a variety of seat and compartment types to meet the travel needs of different tourists.Contact for Consultation: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration service, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Tourists can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Splendid Orient Express through the above methods.
Choose Travel Product:Based on your own free time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and special train seat/room type.
Submit Personal Information:Provide basic document information such as the names and valid ID numbers of travelers, to facilitate travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s relevant requirements, obtain relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, travel demand is strong, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check itinerary schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to lock in your preferred seats. Travel bookings can be handled through Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Pay more attention to various travel information online, carefully identify non-legitimate channels, and protect your own travel rights.
VII. Explanation of Costs and Services of the Splendid Orient Express
The service items included in the Splendid Orient Express itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including relevant transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included. All itinerary service details, fee standards, and rights inclusion contents are subject to the agreement signed by both parties; all travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and signing. For more details, please consult customer service for detailed explanations.
VIII. Conclusion
The Splendid Orient Express, with its unique positioning, high-end configuration, thoughtful service, and rich itinerary arrangements, creates an unforgettable luxurious and leisurely journey through North and South Xinjiang for tourists. If you also yearn for such a travel experience, please contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409) and begin your luxurious Silk Road 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.