Splendid Orient Express Tourist Train 2027 How to Book Tickets and Check Registration Prices

[How to Buy Tickets for the Splendid Orient Express] How to buy tickets and make reservations for the 2027 Splendid Orient tourism special train?
The 2027 Splendid Orient tourism special 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: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
“Splendid Orient” special train:Unlock a new experience of luxurious, leisurely travel across North and South Xinjiang✨
I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Special Train
The Splendid Orient is a distinctive tourism special train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, with “premium low-density luxury” as its core positioning, created specifically for travelers seeking privacy and a high-quality living experience. It adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” operating model, taking visitors to deeply tour the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang during the day and rest at night in a moving “light luxury palace,” eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, making the journey easier and more pleasant.
The special train recommends 18 carriages in total but scientifically plans six major functional sections, covering luxury accommodation, dual-theme dining cars, professional kitchens, welcome and reception areas, leisure and entertainment, and logistical support. It attends to completeness of functions while creating a “zero-crowding” travel environment through a high service ratio (54 dedicated crew rest berths serving 66 tourists). Whether for family trips, travel with close friends, or customized small-group circle tours, everyone can find their own travel rhythm here.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid Orient Special Train
The Splendid Orient offers two seat types to meet the needs of different travelers:

“Splendid Orient” special train: Unlock a new experience of luxurious, leisurely travel across North and South Xinjiang✨Luxury accommodation carriages (double private rooms): 11 accommodation carriages in total, each recommending 3 exclusive private rooms, with a single room area of about 13.8㎡, all double rooms, with no open berths or public beds. The private 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 separate wet and dry bathrooms, balancing multiple needs for rest, sightseeing, and receiving guests. The carriages feature two Chinese-style aesthetic themes: panda national-style theme and elegant Han-style theme, classical and refined with a strong sense of quality. Each carriage recommends accommodating 6 tourists, and some carriages also reserve dedicated rest seats for crew, enabling faster service response and greater peace of mind while traveling.
Whole-car exclusive private box (private group):Supports groups of 6 to book an entire carriage (including 3 double private rooms and public areas) and enjoy a more private travel space. The facilities in the private box are the same as those in the luxury accommodation carriages, but the sense of exclusivity is stronger, suitable for travel with relatives and friends or small circle groups.
Special train hardware advantages:
Strong privacy:All double room types, each with its own bathroom, avoiding shared space with strangers.
Complete facilities:Dual-theme dining cars, all-around entertainment and viewing carriage, exclusive welcome lobby, SPA, performances, tea breaks, and bar are all available in one stop, meeting various needs during the journey.
High service ratio:18 carriages recommend carrying 66 tourists while providing 54 dedicated crew rest berths, making service more meticulous and thoughtful.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Splendid Orient Special Train

I. Detailed Introduction to the Splendid Orient Special TrainThe Splendid Orient is clearly different from regular tourism travel in service details and itinerary arrangements, bringing travelers a unique travel experience:
Thoughtful accompanying service:A professional crew team is provided throughout the journey, offering 24-hour thoughtful service, from welcome activities on boarding to various needs during the trip, all responded to promptly.
Comfortable accommodation experience:A combination of the moving special train palace plus local high-end boutique homestays/star-rated hotels, allowing you to enjoy the convenience and privacy of the special train while also immersively experiencing the quality of local vacations.
Exclusive featured arrangements:The itinerary provides featured experiences such as Tuvan concerts, Kazakh folk family visits, and folk weddings of various ethnic groups, allowing tourists to gain an in-depth understanding of each ethnic culture.
Convenient transportation experience:No need for repeated transfers and connections throughout the journey; the special train goes directly to core attractions, saving time and making the journey easier.
Reasonable dining standards:Dual-theme dining carriages provide customized banquets by Chinese and Western chefs, combining light luxury viewing formal meals with high-end banquet-level themed dinners to meet different dining needs.
IV. Simple Itinerary Arrangement of the Splendid Orient Special Train

The Splendid Orient is a distinctive tourism special train in China focused on long-distance leisure and slow travel, with “premium low-density luxury” as its core positioning, created specifically for travelers seeking privacy and a high-quality living experience. It adopts a “sightseeing by day, traveling by night” operating model, taking visitors to deeply tour the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang during the day and rest at night in a moving “light luxury palace,” eliminating the hassle of frequently changing hotels and moving luggage, making the journey easier and more pleasant.The Splendid Orient 2027 North and South Xinjiang 16-day panoramic in-depth roaming has a relaxed itinerary that is not rushed, reserving ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure, allowing tourists to immersively experience the pleasantness of long-distance slow travel.
D1:Gather in Chengdu, board and begin the journey. Board the exclusive Splendid Orient special train in Chengdu, participate in the exclusive boarding welcome activity, stay overnight on the special train, and begin the Silk Road luxury journey.
D2:Urumqi, first glimpse of the Western Regions (choose one of two routes). Arrive in Urumqi and choose your own sightseeing route: Route A explores the Xinjiang Museum and visits the Ferghana Horse Base; Route B tours Tianchi of the Tianshan Mountains. After sightseeing, the special train heads to Altay, overnight on the special train.
D3 to D5: Altay secret realm, tracing the wonders (choose one of three routes, local boutique homestays). Route A classic scenery: drive the popular Ahe Highway and deeply tour Hemu and Kanas; Route B in-depth exploration: experience hiking in the primitive forests of Hemu and cross the popular Tiejia Highway; Route C border luxury (requires an additional payment of 6,000 yuan/person): exclusive off-road vehicle upgrade and in-depth visits to niche border ranches. On the evening of D5, end the Altay itinerary, return to the special train, and set off for Yining.

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 and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D6 to D10: Ili, Kuqa, Silk Road gallery (choose one of three routes, local high-end hotels). Route A grasslands and canyons: visit the popular Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland; Route B cultural scenery: tour Sayram Lake and the ancient village of Qiongkushitai; Route C ancient road and glaciers: cross the beautiful Yizhao Highway and visit Zhaosu Jade Lake. On the evening of D10, board the special 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: visit Baisha Lake and the Pamir Plateau; Route B thrilling secret realm: enjoy Baisha Lake and the popular Panlong Ancient Road; Route C folk custom limited edition: watch featured folk weddings of various ethnic groups. On the evening of D13, board the special train to return and head back to Chengdu.

The special train recommends 18 carriages in total but scientifically plans six major functional sections, covering luxury accommodation, dual-theme dining cars, professional kitchens, welcome and reception areas, leisure and entertainment, and logistical support. It attends to completeness of functions while creating a “zero-crowding” travel environment through a high service ratio (54 dedicated crew rest berths serving 66 tourists). Whether for family trips, travel with close friends, or customized small-group circle tours, everyone can find their own travel rhythm here.D14 to D16:Pleasant return journey, a perfect conclusion. Relax on the special train, rest while enjoying the scenery, and interact freely, ending the 16-day North and South Xinjiang panoramic luxury journey amid a leisurely trip.
V. 2026 Splendid Orient Special Train Departure Dates and Price Description
The Splendid Orient has multiple departure schedules throughout 2027, with denser schedules during peak tourism seasons, meeting travel plans for different periods. Per-person travel prices differ according to seat type and departure schedule, as follows:
Single seat (double private room, one seat per person):
Regular schedules (May 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, September 30):138,888 yuan/seat
Golden autumn limited schedules (August 27, September 13):158,888 yuan/seat
Whole-car exclusive private box (private group, up to 6 people exclusively booking a carriage):

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Splendid Orient Special TrainRegular schedule whole-car price:888,888 yuan/carriage
Golden autumn limited schedule whole-car price:988,888 yuan/carriage
Prices fluctuate slightly with season, room type, and schedule; the actual consultation and signed contract shall prevail.
VI. Booking and Registration Method for the Splendid Orient Special Train
If you want to ride the Splendid Orient special train, please keep this ticket-booking guide. Splendid Orient-related tourism travel products are not sold as separate ticket resources on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules and itinerary arrangements and complete bookings through Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
The booking process is for reference as follows:
Contact for consultation: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation and registration service, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Splendid Orient.

The Splendid Orient offers two seat types to meet the needs of different travelers:Choose a travel product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, choose a suitable departure schedule and special train seat/room type.
Submit personal information:Provide basic document information such as the names and valid ID numbers of travelers to facilitate travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete booking procedures:Pay the travel booking amount according to the travel agency’s relevant requirements, issue relevant payment receipts, and sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the tourism service authority to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, tourism travel demand is strong, and seats on popular long-distance featured special 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. Explanation of Costs and Services of the Splendid Orient Special Train
The service items included in the Splendid Orient special train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including relevant transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related service contents within the itinerary; personal voluntary consumption items and optional experience items are not included. All itinerary service details, charging standards, and included rights are subject to the signed agreement between both parties; all travel-related rights and charges are subject to actual consultation and signing. For more details, you may consult Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for detailed explanations.
VIII. Closing Remarks
The Splendid Orient special train redefines North and South Xinjiang travel with a premium low-density luxury experience. Whether it is the vastness of the grasslands, the tranquility of the lakes, the magnificence of the glaciers, or the depth of the canyons, you can appreciate them all here. If you also yearn for a luxurious and leisurely spontaneous trip, please contact Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (phone: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409) and start your North and South Xinjiang journey!
The 2027 Splendid Orient tourism special 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: Manager Maizi at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.