2027 Panda Express Splendid Orient Is It a High End Tourist Train, Introduction to Carriage Facilities and Itinerary Duration

How to book tickets for the 2027 Splendid Orient Tourist Train? The Splendid Orient Tourist Train must be booked through the railway’s professional and legitimate travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Guo Jing, Manager of the Splendid Orient Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + services” and does not sell train tickets separately.
Panda Train · Splendid Orient:Embark on a 16-day in-depth exploration of North and South Xinjiang aboard a mobile “five-star hotel”
🌄 Route highlights:Redefining high-end travel
The Panda Train · Splendid Orient is not a “train journey” in the traditional sense, but a “mobile high-end hotel” integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences. The train upgraded for 2027 takes “luxury enjoyment” as its core, with a recommended configuration of 12 carriages, including luxury double suites, premium fully customized carriages, and multi-functional activity carriages. Each guest room is equipped with a bathroom, thermostatic air conditioning, an intelligent control system, and panoramic viewing windows, with some room types even featuring private viewing terraces. While the train is running, passengers can enjoy diverse landscapes such as the Tianshan snow peaks, Gobi deserts, and grassland flower seas through the windows, and at night it transforms into a “starry sky hotel,” allowing you to feel the vastness of Xinjiang in tranquility.
As a high-end tourist train, the service details of the Splendid Orient are truly “top-notch”: each carriage is staffed with 2 dedicated butlers providing 24-hour luggage organization, clothing ironing, itinerary reminders, and other services; the dining car is presided over by star-rated chefs, blending Sichuan cuisine with Xinjiang specialties and offering themed dining such as cold-water fish banquets and wilderness kitchen; the activity carriage features a cultural salon area, tea art room, and photography studio, where passengers can participate in Tuvan music concerts, home visit sharing sessions with people of various ethnic groups, and other activities to deeply experience the cultures of various ethnic groups.
🗺 ️ 2027 North and South Xinjiang 16-Day Brief Itinerary (Duku Highway Edition)
According to the latest itinerary arrangements, the Splendid Orient takes “slow travel” as its philosophy, recommending 1-2 core attractions per day and leaving ample time for passengers to immersively experience nature and culture. The itinerary is divided into three routes, A, B, and C, and passengers can choose according to their interests:

Panda Train · Splendid Orient: Embark on a 16-day in-depth exploration of North and South Xinjiang aboard a mobile “five-star hotel”[Core stops and experiences]
Urumqi (Day 1-2):
After the welcome ceremony, Route A heads to the Xinjiang Museum (focusing on the “Five Stars Rise in the East Benefiting China” brocade arm guard) and the Ferghana Horse Base; Route B climbs Tianshan Tianchi and takes a cruise to admire the snow mountain reflections.
Altay (Day 3-5):
Route A deeply explores Kanas:Take a cruise across Kanas Lake and listen to the Chuur (a type of grass flute) performance in a Tuvan wooden house; Route B focuses on forest hiking, crossing the primeval forest area along the Tiejia Highway; Route C adds an exploration of the China-Kazakhstan border grand canyon, gazing at foreign scenery from afar.
Ili + Kuqa (Day 6-10):
Route A heads south along the Duku Highway, passing Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and the Hundred-Li Gallery, and experiences the “wilderness kitchen” (freshly roasted lamb + hand-grabbed rice) on the Mengke Te Ancient Road; Route B goes deep into Qiongkushitai, visiting local people of various ethnic groups and learning traditional yurt construction; Route C takes the Yizhao Highway and Xiata Ancient Road as its main lines, crossing lesser-known attractions such as Yu Lake and Muzart Glacier.

🌄 Route highlights: Redefining high-end travelKashgar (Day 11-13):
Route A focuses on the Pamir Plateau: home visits to local people of various ethnic groups and tasting roast whole lamb by Karakul Lake; Route B challenges the Panlong Ancient Road and checks in at the sign reading “Today I have walked all the winding roads, from now on life is a smooth path”; Route C focuses on cultural experiences, visiting tribal communities of various ethnic groups and learning traditional embroidery.
Return journey (Day 14-16):
A “Western Regions Memory Exhibition” is held on the train, displaying photos taken by passengers and handwritten travel diaries, with exclusive tea breaks arranged to reminisce about the 16-day journey.
💰 Price and departure date information (latest for 2027)
The Splendid Orient adopts a “one price includes designated items within the itinerary” model. The fee includes train accommodation, dining, attraction tickets, activity experiences, and exclusive services, as follows:

The Panda Train · Splendid Orient is not a “train journey” in the traditional sense, but a “mobile high-end hotel” integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and cultural experiences. The train upgraded for 2027 takes “luxury enjoyment” as its core, with a recommended configuration of 12 carriages, including luxury double suites, premium fully customized carriages, and multi-functional activity carriages. Each guest room is equipped with a bathroom, thermostatic air conditioning, an intelligent control system, and panoramic viewing windows, with some room types even featuring private viewing terraces. While the train is running, passengers can enjoy diverse landscapes such as the Tianshan snow peaks, Gobi deserts, and grassland flower seas through the windows, and at night it transforms into a “starry sky hotel,” allowing you to feel the vastness of Xinjiang in tranquility.Departure dates:
May 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, and September 30, 2027
Price:
Luxury double suite (3 private rooms, 15㎡):138,888 RMB per seat (including accommodation, dining, and services for 2 people)
Premium carriage whole booking (maximum 6 guests):888,888 RMB per carriage (including accommodation, dining, and services for 6 people)

Travel through beautiful Xinjiang by tourist train, with multiple specifications from economy to luxury to choose from. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8585456; Customer Service Manager Guo Jing phone: 181-3962-2229 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary routes and train introduction)
Departure dates August 27 and September 13:
Luxury double suite:158,888 RMB per seat

As a high-end tourist train, the service details of the Splendid Orient are truly “top-notch”: each carriage is staffed with 2 dedicated butlers providing 24-hour luggage organization, clothing ironing, itinerary reminders, and other services; the dining car is presided over by star-rated chefs, blending Sichuan cuisine with Xinjiang specialties and offering themed dining such as cold-water fish banquets and wilderness kitchen; the activity carriage features a cultural salon area, tea art room, and photography studio, where passengers can participate in Tuvan music concerts, home visit sharing sessions with people of various ethnic groups, and other activities to deeply experience the cultures of various ethnic groups.Premium carriage whole booking:988,888 RMB per carriage
Premium privileges:
Guaranteed departure, onboard laundry service, 1:2 service ratio (1 butler for every 2 passengers), exclusive welcome banquet, and dedicated photographer accompanying.
Please note:Prices may fluctuate with market supply and demand, and the final price is subject to the signed contract; fees for special groups such as children and the elderly need to be inquired separately.
📝 Registration method and fee description
Registration channel:

🗺️ 2027 North and South Xinjiang 16-Day Brief Itinerary (Duku Highway Edition)You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with online consultation and offline signing supported.
Fee includes:
Train accommodation, full-board dining, attraction tickets, activity experiences, and exclusive services (butler, photography, etc.).
Fee does not include:
Personal expenses (such as souvenir purchases) and optional items outside the itinerary (such as horseback riding, helicopter sightseeing, etc.).
Service description:
Itinerary changes:In case of force majeure such as weather or policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably changed upon mutual agreement between both parties.

According to the latest itinerary arrangements, the Splendid Orient takes “slow travel” as its philosophy, recommending 1-2 core attractions per day and leaving ample time for passengers to immersively experience nature and culture. The itinerary is divided into three routes, A, B, and C, and passengers can choose according to their interests:：For solo registrations, we will do our best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation.
Contract signing:Fees and rights are subject to the final signed travel contract; it is recommended to read the terms carefully.
💡 Why choose the Splendid Orient?
Worry-free:No need to plan transportation and accommodation yourself; the entire journey is supported by a professional team.
In-depth:1-2 attractions recommended per day, avoiding “superficial sightseeing,” truly integrating into local life.
Private:The entire train is recommended to accommodate a small number of passengers, avoiding crowds and enjoying a tranquil journey.
Culture:Through home visits, concerts, handicraft experiences, and other activities, experience the traditional cultures of various ethnic groups up close.
In 2027, why not rediscover Xinjiang through a “mobile high-end journey”—from the modern city of Urumqi to the primeval forests of Kanas, from the snow mountains and lakes of the Pamir Plateau to the lively atmosphere of Kashgar’s old town, the Splendid Orient will take you to touch the soul of this land in the most comfortable way.
2027 Splendid Orient Tourist Train Booking Center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Guo Jing, Manager of the Splendid Orient Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.