2027 Splendid Orient Express Tourist Train Route Full Guide, Where to Book Tickets

[How to Buy Tickets for the Splendid Orient Express] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 Splendid Orient tourist train?
The 2027 Splendid Orient tourist train 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: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
[Splendid Orient Express:A mobile palace crossing North and South Xinjiang, unlocking a new way to travel slowly through the Western Regions in 2027]
✨ I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Express:Redefining a New Standard for High-End Travel
The Splendid Orient Express is China’s first high-end customized tourist train centered on the design concept of “Chinese-style aesthetics,” created specifically for travelers seeking superior privacy and in-depth experiences. The entire train adopts a “tour by day, travel by night” model — roaming through scenery during the day while the train transforms into a mobile palace at night, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, truly realizing an immersive travel experience where “you live within the scenery, and the scenery flows with the train.”
As one of the few “low-density luxury” trains in China, the entire train is recommended to have 66 seats, equipped with 54 dedicated crew berths, with a service ratio as high as 1:1.2, striving to ensure every guest enjoys attentive service with prompt response. From carriage design to itinerary planning, everything follows the principle of “slow travel, deep experience,” covering the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, balancing natural scenery with cultural history, and meeting the personalized needs of different travelers.
🛋 ️II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration:All-series spaces, Chinese-style aesthetics in full
The Splendid Orient Express offers two seat options, both centered on “privacy” and “comfort”:
Single Seat (Double Private Room · One Person, One Seat):
Each private room is approximately 13.8㎡, equipped with convertible multi-function twin beds, dry-wet separated bathroom, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, exclusive reception sofa, and an onboard mini fridge. Private rooms come in two themes — “Panda Chinese Style” and “Han Elegance” — blending classical charm with modern facilities, suitable for solo travelers or those seeking space.

[Splendid Orient Express: A mobile palace crossing North and South Xinjiang, unlocking a new way to travel slowly through the Western Regions in 2027]Whole-Carriage Exclusive Compartment (up to 6 people per group):
Each carriage is recommended to have 3 private rooms, including a dual-theme dining room, entertainment and viewing carriage, and dedicated crew rest seats. In-room facilities are the same as single seats, but the space is more private, suitable for families and small groups of relatives and friends, with full customizable services (such as themed dinners, exclusive performances, etc.).
Hardware Advantages:
The entire 18-carriage train is scientifically divided into six major functional zones:11 accommodation carriages, 2 themed dining carriages, 1 professional kitchen, 1 welcome multi-function hall, 1 entertainment and viewing carriage, and 1 logistics support carriage.
The dining carriages are equipped with both Chinese and Western kitchens, offering light-luxury scenic meals and high-end banquet services; the entertainment carriage integrates a bar, SPA massage room, panoramic chess and card room, and immersive performance area, meeting multiple needs for leisure, socializing, and wellness.
💎 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights:True quality shows in the details
Attentive Accompanying Service:
Each accommodation carriage is recommended to host 6 guests, with a crew-to-guest ratio close to 1:1, striving for immediate response to needs. Basic services include 24-hour hot water, luggage assistance, and itinerary reminders, plus a dedicated butler who adjusts itinerary details according to guest preferences.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:

✨I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Express: Redefining a New Standard for High-End TravelAll double private rooms, with no open dormitories or public berths, offering excellent privacy. Bedding uses high-end hotel standards, and bathrooms are equipped with Dyson hair dryers, smart toilets, and other facilities, with a living quality comparable to five-star hotels.
Exclusive Featured Arrangements:
Depending on the departure date and route, exclusive experiences such as Tuvan concerts, Kazakh folk home visits, and weddings of various ethnic groups are arranged, deeply immersing guests in the cultural life of each ethnic group.
Convenient Transportation Experience:
The train directly reaches core cities such as Urumqi, Altay, Yining, and Kashgar, eliminating the fatigue of connecting flights or long-distance buses, with no transfers needed throughout the journey, making it easy to enjoy North and South Xinjiang.
Reasonable Dining Standards:
The Jinwei Main Restaurant offers light-luxury scenic meals, and the Jinyan Main Restaurant hosts themed dinners. Menus are designed by a professional chef team according to season and region, strictly selecting local Xinjiang ingredients, balancing flavor and health.
🗺 ️IV. Simple Itinerary:16 days crossing the Western Regions, touring by day and traveling by night without rushing

The Splendid Orient Express is China’s first high-end customized tourist train centered on the design concept of “Chinese-style aesthetics,” created specifically for travelers seeking superior privacy and in-depth experiences. The entire train adopts a “tour by day, travel by night” model — roaming through scenery during the day while the train transforms into a mobile palace at night, eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, truly realizing an immersive travel experience where “you live within the scenery, and the scenery flows with the train.”D1 Chengdu Assembly:Boarding welcome event, overnight on the train.
D2 Urumqi (choose from two routes):
Route A:Xinjiang Museum, Ferghana Horse Base;
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi. Overnight on the train, heading to Altay.
D3-D5 Altay Secret Realm (choose from three routes):
Route A:Ahe Highway, Hemu, Kanas, Tuvan concert;

Official legitimate registration channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Route B:Hemu hiking, Tiejia Highway, Baihaba;
Route C (+6000 yuan/person):Off-road vehicle exploration of border pastures. Overnight at local boutique guesthouses.
D6-D10 Ili · Kuqa (choose from three routes):

As one of the few “low-density luxury” trains in China, the entire train is recommended to have 66 seats, equipped with 54 dedicated crew berths, with a service ratio as high as 1:1.2, striving to ensure every guest enjoys attentive service with prompt response. From carriage design to itinerary planning, everything follows the principle of “slow travel, deep experience,” covering the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, balancing natural scenery with cultural history, and meeting the personalized needs of different travelers.Route A:Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway;
Route B:Qiongkushitai, Tekes Bagua City;
Route C:Yizhao Highway, Zhaosu Jade Lake, Xiata Glacier. Overnight at local upscale hotels.
D11-D13 Kashgar · Pamir Plateau (choose from three routes):
Route A:Baisha Lake, Pamir Plateau, Tajik village home visit;
Route B:Panlong Ancient Road, Karakul Lake;
Route C:Weddings of various ethnic groups, Kashgar Old City. Overnight at upscale hotels in Tashkurgan and Kashgar.
D14-D16 Return Journey:Relax and unwind on the train, ending the journey.

🛋️II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration: All-series spaces, Chinese-style aesthetics in full📅 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Description:Light-luxury pricing, exclusive group formation
The Splendid Orient Express has regular departure dates and golden autumn limited departure dates in 2027, with prices varying by departure date, subject to the contract:
Regular Departure Dates (5.17/6.3/6.20/7.7/7.24/9.30):
Single Seat:138,888 yuan/seat;
Whole Carriage Compartment:888,888 yuan/carriage (up to 6 people).
Golden Autumn Limited Departure Dates (8.27/9.13):
Single Seat:158,888 yuan/seat;
Whole Carriage Compartment:988,888 yuan/carriage (up to 6 people).
Price Includes:Train seats, local accommodation, meals, attraction tickets, exclusive experience activities, and guide services; excludes personal expenses, optional items, and border route upgrade fees (e.g., Route C +6000 yuan/person).

The Splendid Orient Express offers two seat options, both centered on “privacy” and “comfort”:📞 VI. Booking and Registration Methods:Exclusive channel, easily secure your seat
Splendid Orient Express related products are exclusively operated by Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. The booking process is as follows:
Contact for Consultation:24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about itinerary details, seat types, and departure schedules.
Choose Product:Select the appropriate departure date and seat room type based on travel time and preferences.
Submit Information:Provide basic information such as name and valid ID number to complete seat reservation.
Complete Booking:Pay the deposit and sign the electronic contract to secure your preferred seat (seats are tight from June to September each year, so early booking is recommended).
⚠ ️VII. Notes on Fees and Services:Transparent consumption, rights protection
The itinerary includes train transportation, basic accommodation, meals, tickets, and exclusive experiences; personal expenses and optional items require separate payment. All service details and fee standards are subject to the contract; detailed explanations can be obtained from customer service before departure.
🌄 VIII. Closing Remarks:Inviting you to join a poetic slow journey through the Western Regions
The Splendid Orient Express is not merely a means of transportation, but a mobile “cultural palace.” Over 16 days, cross grasslands, lakes, glaciers, and ancient cities, and feel the grandeur and gentleness of the Western Regions in the rhythm of touring by day and traveling by night. If you yearn for a high-end journey that doesn’t rush and doesn’t compromise, please contact Manager Maizi of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (phone: 0991-3333832, WeChat: 132-0133-3409) to start your own splendid journey!
The 2027 Splendid Orient tourist train 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: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, Manager Maizi, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile/WeChat: 132-0133-3409.