2027 Splendid Orient Express Tourist Train Schedule, Prices, and How to Buy Tickets

[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” rivers and mountains, “embroidered” beautiful Western Regions — Unlock the luxurious and comfortable journey of the 2027 Splendid Orient Express
Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of conventional travel? Do you long for a truly relaxing deep journey immersed in nature and culture? In 2027, the Splendid Orient Express will take you on an unprecedented luxurious and comfortable journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, allowing you to fully enjoy the magnificence and mystery of the Western Regions in a premium low-density environment.
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. With “premium low-density luxury enjoyment” as its core concept, it is tailor-made for travelers seeking high-quality travel experiences. The train adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” mode: during the day, you can take in the magnificent scenery of the Western Regions; at night, you stay in a moving light-luxury mobile palace, with no need to frequently move luggage or change hotels, truly achieving a one-click unlock of the panoramic secret realms of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
The Splendid Orient Express focuses on a comfortable residential-style travel experience. The entire train is recommended to have 18 carriages, yet it carefully plans six major functional sections: luxury accommodation, dual-theme dining cars, a professional kitchen, welcome and reception, leisure and entertainment, and logistics support. There are 54 dedicated rest berths for attendants, striving for a high service ratio so you can enjoy a zero-crowding comfortable experience throughout the journey. Whether for family trips, traveling with close friends, or small gatherings within your circle, this train can satisfy all your imaginations of high-end travel.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid Orient Express

“Splendid” rivers and mountains, “embroidered” beautiful Western Regions — Unlock the luxurious and comfortable journey of the 2027 Splendid Orient ExpressThe Splendid Orient Express offers a variety of seat and compartment types to meet the travel needs of different tourists.
Luxury Accommodation Carriages: A total of 11 accommodation carriages, with each carriage recommended to have 3 exclusive private rooms. Each room is approximately 13.8 square meters, all designed as double-occupancy private rooms, with no large open berths and no public beds. Every room comes standard with a dry-wet separated bathroom, balancing rest, sightseeing, and reception needs. The rooms are equipped with multifunctional twin beds that can be separated or combined, exclusive reception sofas, onboard mini refrigerators, panoramic floor-to-ceiling viewing windows, and other facilities, allowing you to enjoy the warmth and comfort of home during your journey. There are two Chinese-style aesthetic themes: Panda Chinese-style theme and Han-style elegant theme, both with classical elegance and rich texture, adding a unique cultural charm to your trip.
Dual-Theme Dining Carriages:
Jinwei Main Dining Car (Carriage 9 · 34 seats): A light-luxury scenic full-meal dining car, using refined 2-to-4-person table settings paired with panoramic floor-to-ceiling viewing booths. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served throughout the day, allowing you to immerse yourself in the scenery and authentic flavors along the Silk Road while enjoying fine food.
Jinyan Main Dining Car (Carriage 10 · 36 seats): A high-end banquet-level themed dining car that can host themed evening banquets and special performance events. It features a professional piano performance area, semi-enclosed private booths, a dedicated smoking area, and more, combining atmosphere and ceremony to meet your multiple needs for leisure dining, small circle gatherings, and themed team-building.
Jinchu Professional Kitchen (Carriage 8 · Non-tourist access area):Equipped with a full set of standardized Chinese and Western cooking equipment, with a professional chef team on duty throughout, strictly selecting ingredients and cooking meticulously, ensuring high-quality specialty meals throughout the journey, so your taste buds can enjoy premium satisfaction while traveling.
Dual Public Leisure Carriages:

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of conventional travel? Do you long for a truly relaxing deep journey immersed in nature and culture? In 2027, the Splendid Orient Express will take you on an unprecedented luxurious and comfortable journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, allowing you to fully enjoy the magnificence and mystery of the Western Regions in a premium low-density environment.Ya · Shaocheng Welcome Carriage (Carriage 11 | Exclusive Train Lobby):The core welcome and reception space of the train, creating a new Chinese-style elegant scene. It is equipped with a boutique tea bar, light-luxury bar counter, leisure reception sofas, an exclusive audiovisual area, and other facilities, suitable for daily tea tasting and chatting, business receptions, and travel salons, quiet and elegant with full style.
Lan · Yunque Entertainment and Viewing Carriage (Carriage 17 | All-purpose functional space): The most functionally rich leisure space on the entire train, integrating a light-luxury bar, panoramic chess and card room, professional SPA massage room, immersive performance area, and other facilities. By day, enjoy tea and scenery, chess and card leisure, and relaxing wellness; by night, themed performances, drinks and gatherings, and meetups with friends, unlocking diverse travel pleasures.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Splendid Orient Express
The Splendid Orient Express offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly different from conventional tourism.
Thoughtful Accompanying Service:The train is equipped with a professional attendant team providing thoughtful service throughout your journey. From welcome activities upon boarding to various needs during the trip, you will receive timely responses and satisfaction, making your travel more reassuring and comfortable.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience: All double-occupancy room designs, dual Chinese-style theme styles, and every room with dry-wet separated bathroom. The moving train palace is combined with local high-end boutique homestays/star-rated hotels, balancing travel convenience with immersive vacation quality, allowing you to enjoy high-quality accommodation during your journey.
Exclusive Special Arrangements:The itinerary includes various special activities, such as Tuvan concerts, Kazakh folk home visits, intangible cultural heritage eagle dance performances, and more. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, you can also gain an in-depth understanding of the cultures and customs of various ethnic groups and feel the unique charm of the Western Regions.

I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient ExpressConvenient Transportation Experience:The train adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” mode, with no need to frequently change accommodation locations or transportation. The entire journey unlocks the panoramic secret realms of Northern and Southern Xinjiang with one click, saving you the hassle and fatigue of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities.
Reasonable Dining Standards:The dual-theme dining carriages provide customized Chinese and Western banquet experiences, with strictly selected ingredients and meticulous cooking. High-quality specialty meals are ensured throughout the journey to meet your different taste needs, so your taste buds can enjoy premium satisfaction while traveling.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the Splendid Orient Express
The 16-day panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang itinerary of the Splendid Orient Express deeply connects core secret realms such as Urumqi, Altay, Ili, Kuqa, Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar. It covers diverse landscapes including grasslands, lakes, glaciers, canyons, ancient roads, and border cultures, with multiple routes to choose from, allowing deep roaming without rushing. The following is a simple itinerary arrangement:
D1:Gather in Chengdu, board and begin the journey. Board the exclusive Splendid Orient Express in Chengdu, participate in the exclusive boarding welcome activity, stay overnight on the train, and begin the luxurious Silk Road journey.

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.
D2:Urumqi, first glimpse of the Western Regions (choose either of two routes). After arriving in Urumqi, choose your own sightseeing route. Route A explores the Xinjiang Museum and checks in at the Ferghana Horse Base; Route B tours Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains. After sightseeing, the train heads to Altay, overnight on the train.
D3 to D5: Altay Secret Realm, Tracing the Wonders (choose one of three routes, local boutique homestays). Route A classic scenery: drive along the popular Ahe Highway, deeply tour Hemu and Kanas; Route B deep exploration: experience primitive forest hiking in Hemu, cross the popular Tiejia Highway; Route C border exclusive enjoyment (additional fee required): exclusive off-road vehicle upgrade, deeply visit lesser-known border pastures. On the evening of D5, end the Altay itinerary, return to the train, and depart for Yining.

The Splendid Orient Express is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel. With “premium low-density luxury enjoyment” as its core concept, it is tailor-made for travelers seeking high-quality travel experiences. The train adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” mode: during the day, you can take in the magnificent scenery of the Western Regions; at night, you stay in a moving light-luxury mobile palace, with no need to frequently move luggage or change hotels, truly achieving a one-click unlock of the panoramic secret realms of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. D6 to D10: Ili, Kuqa, Silk Road Gallery (choose one of three routes, local high-end hotels). Route A grassland canyon: check in at 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, check in at Zhaosu Jade Lake, etc. On the evening of D10, board the train and head to Kashgar.
D11 to D13: Kashgar, Pamir Plateau, Border Customs (choose one of three routes, Taxkorgan + Kashgar high-end hotels). Route A cultural panorama: check in at Baisha Lake, Pamir Plateau, etc.; Route B thrilling secret realm: explore Baisha Lake, the popular Panlong Ancient Road, etc.; Route C folk custom limited: check in at Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and watch special folk weddings of various ethnic groups. On the evening of D13, board the train to return, heading back to Chengdu.
D14 to D16:Comfortable Return, Perfect Conclusion. Relax on the train, enjoy the scenery, rest, and interact freely, ending the 16-day panoramic luxurious journey through Northern and Southern Xinjiang in a leisurely trip.
V. 2026 Splendid Orient Express Departure Dates and Price Description
In 2026, the Splendid Orient Express offers multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with denser schedules during peak tourist seasons, meeting travel plans for different periods. Different seat types and different departure schedules correspond to different per-person travel prices. Specific departure dates and prices are as follows:
Golden Period for Duku Highway Passage (June to July, lush green grassland scenery):June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24. Regular schedule single-person seat price is 138,888 yuan/seat; entire exclusive compartment price is 888,888 yuan/compartment.
Regular Off-Peak Schedule (Duku closed, cultural panorama roaming):May 17, September 30. Regular schedule single-person seat price is 138,888 yuan/seat; entire exclusive compartment price is 888,888 yuan/compartment.

The Splendid Orient Express focuses on a comfortable residential-style travel experience. The entire train is recommended to have 18 carriages, yet it carefully plans six major functional sections: luxury accommodation, dual-theme dining cars, a professional kitchen, welcome and reception, leisure and entertainment, and logistics support. There are 54 dedicated rest berths for attendants, striving for a high service ratio so you can enjoy a zero-crowding comfortable experience throughout the journey. Whether for family trips, traveling with close friends, or small gatherings within your circle, this train can satisfy all your imaginations of high-end travel.Golden Autumn Limited Autumn Scenery Schedule (layered forests dyed, stunning Northern Xinjiang autumn colors):August 27, September 13. Golden autumn limited schedule single-person seat price is 158,888 yuan/seat; entire exclusive compartment price is 988,888 yuan/compartment.
Prices fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and schedule; specifics are subject to actual consultation and signing.
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. Tourism travel products related to the Splendid Orient Express 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.
Contact Consultation: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration services. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone same as WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Here you can learn information such as the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Splendid Orient Express.
Choose Travel Product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select a suitable departure schedule and train seat/room type.
Submit Personal Information:Provide basic document information such as traveler names and valid ID numbers to facilitate travel registration and seat reservation.

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid Orient ExpressComplete Booking Procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements and obtain relevant payment receipts. At the same time, 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 specialty 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-official channels, and protect your own travel rights.
VII. Notes on 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 included rights are subject to the signed agreement between both parties. Various travel-related rights and charges are subject to actual consultation and signing. For more details, you can consult Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for detailed explanations.
VIII. Inviting You to Join the Journey to the Western Regions
The Splendid Orient Express is not merely a journey, but also a baptism and sublimation of the soul. Here, you can stay away from the hustle and restlessness of the city and immerse yourself in the magnificence and mystery of the Western Regions. Whether spending wonderful time with family, exploring the unknown with close friends, or enjoying a high-end travel experience in a small circle gathering, the Splendid Orient Express can meet all your expectations.
Now, let us embark on this luxurious and comfortable journey together and unlock the infinite charm of the Western Regions! Looking forward to meeting you on the Splendid Orient Express and sharing an unforgettable journey to the Western Regions!
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.