Splendid Orient Express Panda Train 2027 Official Website Ticket Purchase vs. Travel Agency Registration Differences

How do I book tickets for the 2027 Splendid Orient Tourist Train? For the Splendid Orient Tourist Train, you must go through the professional and legitimate travel agency channel of the railway: the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Guo Jing, manager of the Splendid Orient Special Train Department, WeChat: 181-3962-2229, for ticket purchase. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through 12306 or other channels. Please note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of “transportation + accommodation + tickets + service” and does not sell train tickets separately.
“Splendid Orient” Panda Special Train:Unlock the “Mobile Castle” journey across North and South Xinjiang
🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destination:A visual feast through the four seasons
North and South Xinjiang, this vast land accounting for one-sixth of China’s territory, hides too many secret realms that are “must-visits in this lifetime.” Departing from Urumqi, the train will take you through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons, experiencing the superb scenery from the Altai Mountains in North Xinjiang to the Pamir Plateau in South Xinjiang.
North Xinjiang:The fairy-tale world of Altay
The Altay region is famous for Kanas and Hemu Village. In summer the grass is green, in autumn the forests are dyed in layers of color, and in winter everything is wrapped in silver. The legend of the mysterious water monster in Kanas Lake, the Tuvan wooden houses of Hemu Village, and the primeval forests along the Ahe Highway—every place looks like it came out of a fairy tale.
Ili:The poetry of a Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall
The “last tear of the Atlantic” at Sayram Lake, the sky garden of Nalati Grassland, and the “four seasons in one day” of the Duku Highway—summer in Ili is a carnival of flowers and grasslands, while autumn on the Mengket Ancient Road adds a touch of wild ruggedness.
South Xinjiang:The thousand-year vitality of Kashgar

“Splendid Orient” Panda Special Train: Unlock the “Mobile Castle” journey across North and South XinjiangThe ancient city of Kashgar is a living thousand-year museum—the morning bells and evening drums of the Id Kah Mosque, the White Sand Lake of the Pamir Plateau, and the eagle dances of the people of all ethnic groups. Here time seems to move more slowly, and every brick and tile tells the story of the Silk Road.
🚂 Brief itinerary:A 16-day in-depth exploration of the “Mobile Castle”
[Duku Edition] Panda Special Train · Splendid Orient 2027 North and South Xinjiang 16-Day Brief Itinerary
Day01 | Chengdu → Urumqi | Welcome ceremony | Cultural salon
The train departs from Chengdu. After arriving in Urumqi, a welcome ceremony and cultural salon will be held to kick off the journey.
Day02 | Urumqi (choose one of Route A/B)
Route A:Xinjiang Museum (see the Loulan mummy and Niya site artifacts) → Ferghana Horse Base (get up close to the “heavenly horses”).
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi (snow-capped mountains reflected on the blue lake surface, like a picturesque scene).

🌄 Detailed introduction to the route or destination: A visual feast through the four seasonsDay03-Day05 | Altay (choose one of Route A/B/C)
Route A:Ahe Highway (primeval forest crossing) → Hemu Village (Tuvan wooden houses) → Kanas (boat tour + Tuvan concert) → Kanas Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) → Cold-water fish banquet.
Route B:Hemu Village → forest experience activities → Tiejia Highway → Kanas → Baihaba (China-Kazakhstan border village) → Kanas Three Bays → Cold-water fish banquet.
Route C:Ahe Highway → Hemu → Tiejia Highway → Kanas → Naren Ranch → Baihaba → China-Kazakhstan border grand canyon → Kanas Three Bays → Cold-water fish banquet.
Day06-Day10 | Ili + Kuqa (choose one of Route A/B/C)
Route A:Sayram Lake (self-driving around the lake) → Tianshan Flower Sea → Nalati Grassland → Tangbula Grassland (Hundred-Mile Gallery) → Mengket Ancient Road (wilderness hiking) → middle section of Duku Highway → southern section of Duku Highway → Keziliya Grand Canyon.
Route B:Sayram Lake → Qiongkushitai (starting point of the Wusun Ancient Road) → light forest hike → Tekes Bagua City → Nalati Grassland → middle section of Duku Highway → southern section of Duku Highway → Keziliya Grand Canyon.
Route C:Yizhao Highway (one of the most beautiful highways in Xinjiang) → Yu Lake → Xiata (Muzart Glacier) → Kurdening Grassland → visit a local Kazakh family → Liuxing Street → Sayram Lake → Keziliya Grand Canyon + exclusive tea break.
Day11-Day13 | Kashgar (choose one of Route A/B/C)

North and South Xinjiang, this vast land accounting for one-sixth of China’s territory, hides too many secret realms that are “must-visits in this lifetime.” Departing from Urumqi, the train will take you through snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons, experiencing the superb scenery from the Altai Mountains in North Xinjiang to the Pamir Plateau in South Xinjiang.Route A:Minyue Village → White Sand Lake → Pamir Plateau → visit families of all ethnic groups → Karakul Lake → Kashgar Ancient City → Id Kah Mosque.
Route B:White Sand Lake → Pamir Plateau → Tuogelunxia Village → Panlong Ancient Road (“Having walked all the winding roads today, the rest of life will be a smooth path”) → Karakul Lake → Kashgar Ancient City → Id Kah Mosque.
Route C:White Sand Lake → Pamir Plateau → Karakul Lake → visit tribal communities of all ethnic groups → Kashgar Ancient City → Id Kah Mosque.
Day14-Day16 | Kashgar → Chengdu | Train activities
On the return train, themed activities will be held to reminisce about the 16-day journey through the Western Regions.

Tour beautiful Xinjiang by tourist special 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 route and train introduction)
💰 Price description:A dual choice of luxury and prestige
According to the latest 2027 departure dates and prices, Splendid Orient offers two packages:
Luxury double suite (3 compartments, 15m²):

North Xinjiang: The fairy-tale world of AltayMay 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, September 30, 2027:138,888 yuan/seat.
August 27, September 13, 2027:158,888 yuan/seat.
Prestige carriage whole package (maximum 6 guests):
May 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, September 30, 2027:888,888 yuan/carriage.
August 27, September 13, 2027:988,888 yuan/carriage.
Prestige privileges:
Group formation, on-ground laundry service, 1:2 service ratio, exclusive welcome banquet, dedicated photographer accompanying.
Note:
Prices may fluctuate with departure dates; the specific price is subject to the contract or confirmation on the day; remaining seats are subject to customer service confirmation.

The Altay region is famous for Kanas and Hemu Village. In summer the grass is green, in autumn the forests are dyed in layers of color, and in winter everything is wrapped in silver. The legend of the mysterious water monster in Kanas Lake, the Tuvan wooden houses of Hemu Village, and the primeval forests along the Ahe Highway—every place looks like it came out of a fairy tale.📝 Registration method:Three simple steps to start the journey
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The process is as follows:
Online consultation:Submit the number of travelers, dates, and package requirements through the channel.
Confirm the itinerary:Customer service will match the departure date and remaining seats according to your needs and send a detailed itinerary.
Sign the contract:After both parties confirm there are no issues, sign the travel contract and complete payment.
💡 Fee description and service description:Transparent consumption, worry-free travel
Fees include:
Train accommodation, attraction tickets within the itinerary, exclusive activities, ground transportation, meals (including the specialty cold-water fish banquet, wilderness kitchen, etc.), and guide services.

Ili: The poetry of a Jiangnan beyond the Great WallFees do not include:
Personal consumption (such as shopping, optional items), round-trip major transportation (air tickets/train tickets from Chengdu to the departure point), insurance (recommended to purchase on your own).
Service description:
The opening hours of scenic areas and road conditions involved in the itinerary may change due to weather or policy. After mutual agreement between both parties, the itinerary can be reasonably optimized; for single-person registration, we will do our best to coordinate room sharing, and special circumstances require separate negotiation. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing.
🌟 Why choose Splendid Orient?
Worry-free:A “Mobile Castle” throughout the journey—no need to frequently change hotels or move luggage.
In-depth:Choose one of Route A/B/C to meet different needs such as photography, hiking, and culture.
Private:The prestige carriage whole package accommodates at most 6 people, suitable for families or small groups of friends.
Exclusive:Dedicated photographer accompanying, wilderness kitchen, Tuvan concert, and other exclusive experiences.
Summer in North and South Xinjiang is green grasslands and blue lakes, autumn is golden poplars and red canyons, and Splendid Orient is the “time train” that travels through this land. The 16-day journey, from the fairy tales of North Xinjiang to the vitality of South Xinjiang, is a double feast for the eyes and the soul at every step.
2027 Splendid Orient Tourist Train Booking Center phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour consultation phone: 0991-8585456). Guo Jing, manager of the Splendid Orient Special Train, WeChat: 181-3962-2229, for ticket purchase.