2027 Splendid Orient Express Xinjiang Luxury Train Ticket Purchase Process, Remaining Cabins and Tour Dates
How do you buy tickets and book for the Splendor of the East? The Splendor of the East is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open a ticket purchasing channel on 12306; seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 [Splendor of the East:A moving “five-star home,” unlocking a poetic journey through northern and southern Xinjiang]
“You can stay in a suite on a train? And eat cold-water fish banquet while enjoying the scenery?” While traditional green trains are still rumbling along the tracks, a tourist train called the “Splendor of the East” is redefining the comfort of traveling in Xinjiang with a “low-density, high-privacy, full-service” approach. This “moving castle” recommended to carry 66 people uses 11 luxury double-occupancy cars, 2 panoramic dining cars, and 1 SPA observation car to turn the 16-day scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang into an immersive experience of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, sleeping amid the scenery.”
🛏 ️Train configuration:A “moving home” more thoughtful than a high-end hotel
The Splendor of the East has 18 cars in total, making it a veritable “luxury community on rails”:
Accommodation area: 11 luxury double-occupancy living cars, each recommended to have 3 rooms (about 13.8㎡), in two styles: panda theme and Han-style theme. The rooms are fully equipped with twin beds that can be separated or combined, a reception sofa, a mini fridge, and a bathroom with dry-wet separation. Panoramic large windows make the morning mist of Kanas and the starry sky of Sayram Lake “within reach.”
Dining area:Car 9 Jinwei Main Restaurant (34 seats) features 2-4 person panoramic view booth seating; Car 10 Jinyan Main Restaurant (36 seats) can host banquets and piano performances; Car 8 Jinchu Culinary Living Car offers Chinese and Western cuisine, from cold-water fish banquets to Kazakh home-visit meals, a journey of “Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue” throughout.
Leisure area: Car 11 Ya·Shaocheng Welcome Car is the “train lobby,” with a tea bar and audiovisual area suitable for tea and chatting; Car 17 Lan·Yunque Entertainment Observation Car is more like an “air club,” fully equipped with a bar, card room, SPA massage room, and performance area. Play cards and drink tea by day, watch performances and have a drink by night.
This special train has been in operation since 2025, focusing on “low-density high-end travel.” All guest rooms are double-occupancy private compartments, and the ratio of attendants to tourists is close to 1:1, with service so meticulous that “even luggage is carried by dedicated staff.” Currently, boarding is available at major stations such as Chengdu, Urumqi, Altay, Yining, and Kashgar; specific stations are subject to contract confirmation.
🚂[Splendor of the East: A moving “five-star home,” unlocking a poetic journey through northern and southern Xinjiang]📅 2027 schedules and itineraries:16 days to fully explore northern and southern Xinjiang, “sleeping until you wake naturally” every day
According to the latest 2027 schedule, the Splendor of the East recommends 8 departures throughout the year, divided into the “Duku Highway Season,” “Autumn Scenery Season,” and “Regular Season”:
Duku Highway available (June-July):June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24
Duku closed period:May 17, September 30
Autumn scenery slots:August 27, September 13
🌄 [16-day simple itinerary] (taking the June departure as an example)
D1:Board in Chengdu, attend a welcome event, then check into the special train and travel overnight.
D2:Urumqi, choose one of two: Xinjiang Museum + Ferghana Horse Base, or Tianshan Tianchi; in the evening the train departs for Altay.
D3-D5:Altay, choose one of 3 routes:
“You can stay in a suite on a train? And eat cold-water fish banquet while enjoying the scenery?” While traditional green trains are still rumbling along the tracks, a tourist train called the “Splendor of the East” is redefining the comfort of traveling in Xinjiang with a “low-density, high-privacy, full-service” approach. This “moving castle” recommended to carry 66 people uses 11 luxury double-occupancy cars, 2 panoramic dining cars, and 1 SPA observation car to turn the 16-day scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang into an immersive experience of “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, sleeping amid the scenery.”Route A:Ahe Highway, Hemu, Kanas, Tuva concert, stay in boutique homestays.
Route B:Hemu forest experience, Tiejia Highway, Kanas, Baihaba, stay in boutique homestays.
Route C:Border pasture scenery (requires an additional 6,000 yuan/person for an off-road vehicle upgrade), stay in boutique homestays.
(About 6-8 hours of sightseeing per day, 2-hour midday rest, return to the special train to rest after dinner)
D5 evening:The special train departs for Yining, traveling overnight.
D6-D10:Yili + Kuqa, choose one of 3 routes:
Route A:Sayram Lake, Nalati, Duku Highway, Keziliya Grand Canyon, stay in upscale hotels.
Route B:Sayram Lake, Qiongkushitai, Bagua City, Nalati, stay in upscale hotels.
Route C:Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu Jade Lake, Xiata Glacier, Kazakh home visit, stay in upscale hotels.
🛏️Train configuration: A “moving home” more thoughtful than a high-end hotel(About 5-7 hours of sightseeing per day, 1.5-hour midday rest, free time after dinner)
D10 evening:The special train departs for Kashgar, traveling overnight.
D11-D13:Kashgar & Pamir Plateau, choose one of 3 routes:
Route A:Baisha Lake, Pamir Plateau, Tajik home visit, Karakul Lake, stay in Taxkorgan/Kashgar hotels.
Route B:Baisha Lake, Panlong Ancient Road, Karakul Lake, stay in Taxkorgan/Kashgar hotels.
Route C:Baisha Lake, folk wedding of all ethnic groups, Kashgar Old City, stay in Taxkorgan/Kashgar hotels.
(About 4-6 hours of sightseeing per day, 1-hour midday rest, stroll the old city after dinner)
D13 evening:The special train returns to Chengdu, traveling overnight.
The Splendor of the East has 18 cars in total, making it a veritable “luxury community on rails”:D14-D16:Rest on the special train; arrive in Chengdu on the 16th day, ending the itinerary.
“No need to get up early and rush every day; you can return to your room to rest during midday breaks and after dinner, so neither the elderly nor children get tired.” This is the evaluation of most tourists. During the itinerary, the special train travels at night and stops at attractions during the day, truly achieving “sleeping amid the scenery, playing in comfort.”
💰 Price description:Suites from 138,888 yuan; the exclusive car can accommodate 6 people
2027 prices are divided into two categories:
Regular departures (May 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, September 30):
Luxury double room:138,888 yuan/seat (2 people)
Exclusive car (entire private car, max 6 people):888,888 yuan/car
Autumn scenery departures (August 27, September 13):
Luxury double room:158,888 yuan/seat
Accommodation area: 11 luxury double-occupancy living cars, each recommended to have 3 rooms (about 13.8㎡), in two styles: panda theme and Han-style theme. The rooms are fully equipped with twin beds that can be separated or combined, a reception sofa, a mini fridge, and a bathroom with dry-wet separation. Panoramic large windows make the morning mist of Kanas and the starry sky of Sayram Lake “within reach.”Exclusive car:988,888 yuan/car
The price includes 16 days of transportation, accommodation, meals, attraction tickets, and guide services, excluding personal expenses and optional items (such as the Route C off-road vehicle upgrade). Specifics are subject to the contract; prices may fluctuate with departure dates.
📝 Booking process:Lock in your seat in 5 steps, with WeChat/phone consultation available
1️⃣ Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the departure date, route, seat type, and availability.
2️⃣ Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the desired seats.
3️⃣ Pay the deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment class (usually 30% of the total price) and obtain a travel receipt.
4️⃣ Sign the contract:Sign an electronic contract and verify the itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms (subject to the Tourism Law).
5️⃣ Settle the balance:Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure; after customer service confirmation, the departure notice and boarding guide will be issued.
🍽 ️Service standards:Xinjiang specialty meals + mild flavors, no need to carry luggage throughout
Dining area: Car 9 Jinwei Main Restaurant (34 seats) features 2-4 person panoramic view booth seating; Car 10 Jinyan Main Restaurant (36 seats) can host banquets and piano performances; Car 8 Jinchu Culinary Living Car offers Chinese and Western cuisine, from cold-water fish banquets to Kazakh home-visit meals, a journey of “Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue” throughout.Included items:16-day special train transportation, local boutique homestay/upscale hotel accommodation, all meals throughout (including specialty meals such as cold-water fish banquet and Kazakh home-visit meals), attraction tickets, guide services, and use of the special train’s entertainment facilities.
Not included:Personal expenses, optional items (such as the Route C off-road vehicle upgrade), insurance (can be purchased voluntarily).
Meal standards:Regular meals include 8 dishes and 1 soup, including 2 Xinjiang specialty dishes (such as hand-grabbed rice and baked samsa); flavors can be adjusted (mild/spicy/very spicy must be informed in advance).
Special services:The special train is equipped with an accompanying doctor, and luggage is carried by dedicated staff, so there is no need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey.
🌟 Service features:A “moving butler” more thoughtful than a high-end hotel
Accommodation:All rooms are double-occupancy private compartments with bathrooms, more private than hotels; the exclusive car can accommodate 6 people, suitable for family/friend trips.
Dining:Menus are rotated daily, from the whitefish of Sayram Lake to the roast pigeon of Kashgar, every meal features Xinjiang specialties.
Service:The ratio of attendants to tourists is 1:1, providing thoughtful services such as “wake-up service,” “luggage handling,” and “emergency medical care.”
Leisure area: Car 11 Ya·Shaocheng Welcome Car is the “train lobby,” with a tea bar and audiovisual area suitable for tea and chatting; Car 17 Lan·Yunque Entertainment Observation Car is more like an “air club,” fully equipped with a bar, card room, SPA massage room, and performance area. Play cards and drink tea by day, watch performances and have a drink by night.🆚Comparison with other special trains:Slow pace, high comfort, full service
Food:Most special trains offer simple meals, while the Splendor of the East provides 8 dishes and 1 soup + specialty meals, with customizable flavors.
Pace:Ordinary special trains “leave early and return late,” while the Splendor of the East “sights by day and travels by night,” with daily sightseeing time controlled at 4-8 hours and ample midday rest.
Service:Equipped with an accompanying doctor and dedicated luggage porters, which ordinary special trains usually do not have.
Suitable crowd:Suitable for retired elderly and tourists who cannot ride for long periods; ordinary special trains are more suitable for young tourists with good stamina.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for:Traveling with parents/family trips/tourists afraid of fatigue
“My mother is 70 years old. On this special train she doesn’t have to rush, can take a midday rest every day, and is especially happy.” The evaluation of tourist Ms. Li represents the sentiments of many families. The slow pace, high comfort, and full service of the special train are especially suitable for:
Retired elderly:No need to ride for long periods; the itinerary is relaxed and not tiring.
Family trips:The exclusive car can accommodate 6 people, suitable for three generations traveling together.
This special train has been in operation since 2025, focusing on “low-density high-end travel.” All guest rooms are double-occupancy private compartments, and the ratio of attendants to tourists is close to 1:1, with service so meticulous that “even luggage is carried by dedicated staff.” Currently, boarding is available at major stations such as Chengdu, Urumqi, Altay, Yining, and Kashgar; specific stations are subject to contract confirmation.Tourists afraid of fatigue:No need to carry luggage throughout; can return to the room to rest during midday breaks and after dinner.
🔥 Reasons for popularity:Low density + high privacy + full service
Since operation began in 2025, the Splendor of the East has sold out each year’s departures 3 months in advance. The core reason is “moving hotel services onto the train”:
Low density:The whole train is recommended to carry 66 people, avoiding crowding and enabling more meticulous service.
High privacy:All rooms are double-occupancy private compartments with bathrooms, quieter than hotels.
Full service:From dining to medical care, from luggage handling to attraction commentary, no need to worry about anything throughout.
“In the past, when traveling with my parents, I always worried they would get tired. On this special train even luggage is carried for you, and there is a midday rest every day, truly realizing the wish of ‘taking parents to see the world.'” The evaluation of tourist Mr. Wang may be the best footnote.
📞 Contact information
If you need to know about 2027 departure dates, availability, or customized itineraries, you can contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, for the latest information.
(Prices and departure dates in this article are subject to the contract and may fluctuate with the market; itineraries may change due to weather or policy, and may be reasonably changed after mutual agreement.)
How to sign up for the 2027 Splendor of the East luxury tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as Splendor of Tianfu, Splendor of the East, Chengdu, Baiyun, New Oriental Express, Shifang, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For a light luxury reclining journey and a boutique special train experience, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and provide real-time inquiries on special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.
