2027 Splendid Tianfu Tourist Train How to Book
[How to Buy Tickets for the Splendid Tianfu Train] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 Splendid Tianfu Tourist Train?
The 2027 Splendid Tianfu Tourist Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Slow travel on the Silk Road, dreams beneath the Tianshan Mountains — the 2027 Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train sets off anew
In this era of fast-paced travel, one way of journeying is quietly returning: making the train your home, traveling a thousand miles by night, and viewing mountains and rivers by day. In 2027, the world’s first “Shu Brocade and Song Elegance” themed light-luxury tourist train — the Splendid Tianfu (Panda Special Train) — will once again launch a 16-day immersive slow journey through North and South Xinjiang. It is more than a train; it is a mobile hotel of Eastern aesthetics, carrying 92 travelers across snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities, writing a contemporary poem of leisure along the Silk Road.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Tianfu Special Train
The Splendid Tianfu is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, positioned as a high-end cultural travel and living experience. The train weaves its spatial texture with “Shu brocade” and outlines its living aesthetics with “Song elegance,” blending modern comfort with Eastern refinement to create a “vacation destination on wheels.”
The special train adopts the classic model of “running at night, sightseeing by day” — after nightfall, the train glides smoothly across the vast land while travelers sleep soundly in private compartments; by day, it arrives at core scenic areas for in-depth roaming without rushing. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently change accommodations, repeatedly pack luggage, or rush through transfers, truly achieving “one train all the way, easy and enjoyable travel.” It is especially suitable for middle-aged and older families, couples, and niche travel enthusiasts who pursue quality, value privacy, and yearn for in-depth cultural experiences.
Currently (2026), this route has entered the 2027 pre-sale stage, with a clear full-year schedule and continuously optimized service standards, making it one of the representative works of China’s long-distance railway cultural tourism products.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid Tianfu
The whole train is recommended to have 92 seats, with strictly controlled capacity, striving to give every traveler a tranquil space. All compartments are equipped with bathrooms, completely ending the inconvenience of shared washing facilities on traditional green trains. Currently, two room types are offered:
🔹 Brocade Couch · Luxury Double Room (13㎡)
Three-room layout, spacious and open
Sheer gauze soft partitions cleverly separate the lounge area from the reception area
🚂 Slow travel on the Silk Road, dreams beneath the Tianshan Mountains — the 2027 Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train sets off anew, equipped with Song-style sofa + combination coffee table, large-capacity storage cabinet, and onboard mini fridge
Beds can be separated/combined to flexibly meet the needs of couples or families
Dry-wet separated bathroom + customized high-end toiletries
The entire room uses customized soft-furnishing furniture, creating a hotel-level stay experience
🔹 Brocade Rest · Quality Double Room (10㎡)
Four-room layout, a cost-effective choice
Shu brocade and Song elegance Chinese-style interior, visually warm and refined
Foldable single sofa that unfolds into an extra bed, accommodating three travelers
Multi-functional storage system + dry-wet separated bathroom
Some compartments have adjustable twin beds, balancing flexibility and privacy
Also equipped with high-end toiletries and customized soft furnishings
Both room types achieve “staying on the train as if in a hotel,” with stable hot water, good sound insulation, and temperature control, making long journeys as reassuring and comfortable as staying at home.
In this era of fast-paced travel, one way of journeying is quietly returning: making the train your home, traveling a thousand miles by night, and viewing mountains and rivers by day. In 2027, the world’s first “Shu Brocade and Song Elegance” themed light-luxury tourist train — the Splendid Tianfu (Panda Special Train) — will once again launch a 16-day immersive slow journey through North and South Xinjiang. It is more than a train; it is a mobile hotel of Eastern aesthetics, carrying 92 travelers across snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities, writing a contemporary poem of leisure along the Silk Road.III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Splendid Tianfu
The value of this journey lies not only in the scenery but even more in the details:
✅ Dedicated accompanying service team:Throughout the journey, professional tour leaders, medical staff, photographers, and cultural interpreters are provided, offering basic multilingual assistance and itinerary guidance.
✅ Immersive cultural experiences:Exclusive content such as private Western Regions cultural and museum lectures, private Tuva ethnic original music gatherings, and special performances of Southern Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage ancient arts are arranged, rejecting superficial sightseeing.
✅ Flexible itinerary design:2-3 excursion branches are offered daily, allowing travelers to freely choose according to their energy and interests, balancing freedom and assurance.
✅ Upgraded dining standards:The train is equipped with a professional dining-car kitchen, combining Sichuan flavors with Northwest flavors, serving nutritionally balanced main meals daily, and offering specialty dining scenarios such as afternoon tea breaks and lakeside dinners.
✅ Seamless transportation connections:Scenic-area shuttles are uniformly dispatched by the special train, avoiding the chaos of tourists hailing taxis themselves or joining ad hoc groups, ensuring efficiency.
It is worth noting that although the Kanas and Hemu sections do not include breakfast, the special train will provide packed simple meals the night before or coordinate local supplies, striving for a coherent experience.
IV. Simple Itinerary of the Splendid Tianfu
> Note:The following itinerary is strictly organized according to the official final version, with only minor adjustments to punctuation and word order recommended, without adding or removing any stops or schedules.
Tianshan Pastoral Song Edition (16 days, 15 nights)
D1 Board the Splendid Tianfu special train in Chengdu for Urumqi; a grand departure welcome ceremony is held on the train with live band performance, beginning the luxury Silk Road special train journey
I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Tianfu Special TrainD2 Arrive in Urumqi, choose freely between two routes:Route A visits the Xinjiang Museum and the International Grand Bazaar, participating in an exclusive Western Regions cultural and museum private course; Route B visits Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains, enjoying the snow-capped mountains and jade-pool scenery
D3 Urumqi to Altay:Route A travels the Ahe Highway for in-depth exploration of Hemu Village; Route B strolls through the birch forest of Hemu Village, with a high-end exclusive lakeside tea break arranged
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay:Route A rests at Hemu, takes a Kanas Lake cruise, enjoys an honored afternoon tea break, and immerses in a private Tuva ethnic original music gathering; Route B takes the Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visits the Kanas scenic area, and attends the Tuva ethnic music gathering in the evening
D5 Full-area visit to Kanas, touring in sequence the three classic lake-bay sights of Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay
D6 Drive to Ili, with three distinctive routes to choose from:Routes A/B tour Sayram Lake around the lake; Route C travels the Yizhao Highway, visits Jade Lake, enjoys a lakeside sunset specialty dinner, and cruises the lake on a customized boat
D7 In-depth tour of Ili grasslands, choose one of three:Route A encounters the Tianshan flower sea and visits Nalati Grassland; Route B roams Kalajun Grassland with a light grassland hike and an evening grassland bonfire party; Route C hikes to explore the snow-mountain river valley of Xiata Ancient Trail
D8 Continued Ili tour, choose one of three:Route A visits Nalati Grassland and heads to Bayanbulak Town; Route B enters the primeval forest grassland of Kuerdening; Route C revisits Sayram Lake to enjoy the lake scenery at different times
Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D9 Ili to Kuqa, choose one of three:Route A crosses the Duku Highway and visits the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, with exclusive rest tea breaks arranged along the way; Routes B/C visit the Qiuci Museum and stroll through the old town of Kuqa
D10 One-day tour of Kuqa, choose one of three:Route A visits the Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves and Qiuci Museum; Routes B/C visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, rest with tea breaks, and visit the Kizil Thousand-Buddha Caves
D11 Drive to Kashgar, enter the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake, and arrange a special performance of Western Regions intangible cultural heritage ancient arts
D12 Depart from Kashgar for Karakul Lake, visit local households of all ethnic groups, and experience the plateau folk customs
D13 Tour Kashgar city area, visit the Id Kah Mosque, and stroll through the alleys of Kashgar Old Town to experience Southern Xinjiang’s everyday life
The Splendid Tianfu is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure slow travel, positioned as a high-end cultural travel and living experience. The train weaves its spatial texture with “Shu brocade” and outlines its living aesthetics with “Song elegance,” blending modern comfort with Eastern refinement to create a “vacation destination on wheels.” D14 Board the Splendid Tianfu special train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, leisurely enjoying vacation time on the train
D15 On the return train, a travel story sharing session is held, recalling together the wonderful moments of the Xinjiang journey
D16 The train arrives in Chengdu or Lanzhou, bringing the entire itinerary to a successful conclusion, with airport drop-off service provided upon arrival
Gilded Ode Golden Autumn Edition (16 days, 15 nights)
The itinerary structure is highly consistent with the Tianshan Pastoral Song Edition; the main difference is that departure times focus on the golden autumn season of August-September, with some grassland and lake landscapes presenting different seasonal appearances, and the Duku Highway is not included in October departures.
> ⚠️ The above itinerary time points are for reference only; actual participation may change due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening, and the final execution on the day shall prevail.
V. 2026 Splendid Tianfu Departure Dates and Price Description
According to official pre-sale information, the full schedule and pricing of the 2027 Splendid Tianfu are as follows (currently in the 2026 pre-sale stage; prices are subject to the signed contract):
Tianshan Pastoral Song Route
Departure dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027 (the October departure does not include the Duku Highway itinerary)
Brocade Couch Luxury Double Room (13㎡ three-room layout):108,880 RMB/person
Brocade Rest Quality Double Room (10㎡ four-room layout):79,880 RMB/person
The special train adopts the classic model of “running at night, sightseeing by day” — after nightfall, the train glides smoothly across the vast land while travelers sleep soundly in private compartments; by day, it arrives at core scenic areas for in-depth roaming without rushing. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently change accommodations, repeatedly pack luggage, or rush through transfers, truly achieving “one train all the way, easy and enjoyable travel.” It is especially suitable for middle-aged and older families, couples, and niche travel enthusiasts who pursue quality, value privacy, and yearn for in-depth cultural experiences.Gilded Ode Golden Autumn Route
Departure dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
Brocade Couch Luxury Double Room (13㎡ three-room layout):108,880 RMB/person
Brocade Rest Quality Double Room (10㎡ four-room layout):89,880 RMB/person
Prices fluctuate reasonably due to season, room type, and departure date; the specific price is subject to actual consultation confirmation and the tourism service contract signed by both parties.
VI. How to Book and Register for the Splendid Tianfu
If you want to ride the Splendid Tianfu, please keep this ticket-booking guide 👇
Splendid Tianfu-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform and must be booked through authorized travel agencies.
📌 The booking process is as follows for reference:
1. Contact for consultation: Manager Maizi at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency provides 24-hour consultation service. Phone: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn in detail about the itinerary, room types, prices, and remaining seats.
2. Choose a product: Select the travel date and compartment type according to your personal time and preferences.
3. Submit information: Provide the traveler’s name and valid ID number (or passport/Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan travel permit or other valid ID information) for registration and seat reservation.
Currently (2026), this route has entered the 2027 pre-sale stage, with a clear full-year schedule and continuously optimized service standards, making it one of the representative works of China’s long-distance railway cultural tourism products.4. Complete the booking: Pay the booking deposit as required, sign the unified electronic contract under tourism service supervision, and complete the formal reservation.
June to September each year is the peak tourist season, and special train seats are in high demand. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to lock in your preferred room type. Please use only legitimate channels and beware of misleading unauthorized platforms.
VII. Notes on Fees and Services of the Splendid Tianfu
Itinerary fees include:Transportation throughout the special train journey, compartment accommodation, first-tier tickets to the attractions listed in the itinerary, exclusive shuttles, cultural experience activities, main meals, and basic service guarantees.
Items not included:Personal consumption, optional experience items, breakfast in the Kanas/Hemu section, single-room supplement (for solo registrations, our agency will do its best to coordinate room sharing; special circumstances require separate negotiation), and travel insurance (self-purchase recommended).
All service content, fee standards, and scope of rights are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties. If you have any questions, you may request the detailed “Itinerary Service Manual” from customer service.
VIII. Closing Words: Inviting You to a Moving Feast
As the train slowly leaves the Chengdu Plain, outside the window is the gradually unfolding Western Regions scroll, while inside is the elegant Song-style room and laughter with kindred spirits. The Splendid Tianfu not only takes you to see the scenery but also makes you part of the scenery.
The 2027 Silk Road appointment is quietly waiting on the tracks. If you yearn for a way of travel that is unhurried, warm, and culturally rich, you might dial that familiar number —
📞 Manager Maizi at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile phone same as WeChat:132-0133-3409
Let this limited journey of 92 seats become a treasured slow time in your life’s travels.
The 2027 Splendid Tianfu Tourist Train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and legitimate channel — the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. You cannot place orders yourself through platforms such as 12306. Official legitimate registration channel: Manager Maizi at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
