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How can I buy tickets and book the Splendid Orient Express? The Splendid Orient Express is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open ticket sales through the 12306 channel; seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate partner cultural tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can register and select berths, sign contracts and enroll, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 [Splendid Orient Express:A mobile “five-star home,” unlocking another way to explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
“You can stay in a suite on a train? And eat cold-water fish banquets while enjoying the scenery?” While traditional green trains are still competing over “which one is bumpier,” a tourist train called the “Splendid Orient Express” is redefining the comfort of Xinjiang travel with a “low-density, high-privacy, full-service” approach. This “mobile castle” recommended to carry 66 people uses 18 carriages to create a “high-end hotel on a train,” turning a 16-day in-depth tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang into an immersive experience of “sightseeing by day and stargazing by night.”
1. Train positioning: a “mobile resort” designed for people who “fear hassle”
The Splendid Orient Express is not an ordinary tourist train but is positioned as a “high-end, low-density mobile hotel.” It does not pursue “check-in-style rushing” but instead uses a “tour by day, travel by night” rhythm, allowing tourists to enjoy in-depth sightseeing at attractions during the day and rest on the train at night, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus rides. The whole train is recommended to have 66 seats and is equipped with 54 crew berths, with a service ratio close to 1:1, making it worthy of being called a “private butler in the world of special trains.”
2. Cabin reveal: from panda themes to SPA viewing, every room is a “small world”
The train’s 11 accommodation carriages are all luxury double rooms, divided into two styles: panda theme and Han-style theme. Each room is about 13.8 square meters and is equipped with twin beds that can be separated or combined, a reception sofa, a small refrigerator, a dry-wet separated bathroom, and large panoramic windows. Even more thoughtful is that each carriage is recommended to have 3 guest rooms (accommodating up to 6 people), and some carriages are also equipped with crew rest seats, striving for timely service response.
In addition to accommodation carriages, the train also features:

🚂[Splendid Orient Express: A mobile “five-star home,” unlocking another way to explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang]Dining carriages:2 main dining cars (Jinwei Main Dining Room with 34 seats, Jinyan Main Dining Room with 36 seats) provide Chinese and Western cuisine and can host banquets and performances; 1 kitchen and crew carriage ensures fresh meals.
Public leisure carriages:A welcome carriage (tea bar, audiovisual area), an entertainment and viewing carriage (bar, chess and card room, SPA massage room, performance area), satisfying needs such as tea drinking, card playing, sightseeing, and light drinking.
Currently, the Splendid Orient Express is recommended to depart from Chengdu. Tourists need to board in Chengdu to begin the Northern and Southern Xinjiang journey.
3. 2027 itinerary and schedules: 16 days to fully explore Northern and Southern Xinjiang, “sleeping until you wake naturally” every day
According to the latest 2027 schedules, the Splendid Orient Express is recommended to operate 8 departure dates throughout the year, covering the Duku Highway opening period (June-July), autumn scenery period (August-September), and regular periods (May, September). The itinerary design emphasizes “slow travel,” with about 6-8 hours of sightseeing per day and a 1-2 hour midday rest to avoid sun exposure or fatigue.
Key schedules and itinerary highlights:
Schedules that can travel the Duku Highway (June-July):June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24

“You can stay in a suite on a train? And eat cold-water fish banquets while enjoying the scenery?” While traditional green trains are still competing over “which one is bumpier,” a tourist train called the “Splendid Orient Express” is redefining the comfort of Xinjiang travel with a “low-density, high-privacy, full-service” approach. This “mobile castle” recommended to carry 66 people uses 18 carriages to create a “high-end hotel on a train,” turning a 16-day in-depth tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang into an immersive experience of “sightseeing by day and stargazing by night.”Schedules when Duku is closed:May 17, September 30
Autumn scenery period:August 27, September 13
Taking the June 3 schedule as an example:
D1:Board in Chengdu, welcome activities on board
D2:Urumqi (choose one: Xinjiang Museum + Ferghana Horse Base / Tianshan Tianchi)
D3-D5:Altay (choose 1 of 3 routes, including Hemu, Kanas, Tuvan concert)
D6-D10:Ili + Kuqa (choose 1 of 3 routes, including Sayram Lake, Nalati, Duku Highway)

1. Train positioning: a “mobile resort” designed for people who “fear hassle”D11-D13:Kashgar & Pamir Plateau (choose 1 of 3 routes, including Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake)
D14-D16:Return to Chengdu, rest on board
4. Price explanation: suites start at 130,000, premium carriages can accommodate 6 people
2027 price reference (subject to contract):
Suite prices:
Regular schedules (May 17, June 3, etc.):138,888 yuan/seat
Autumn scenery schedules (August 27, September 13):158,888 yuan/seat

The Splendid Orient Express is not an ordinary tourist train but is positioned as a “high-end, low-density mobile hotel.” It does not pursue “check-in-style rushing” but instead uses a “tour by day, travel by night” rhythm, allowing tourists to enjoy in-depth sightseeing at attractions during the day and rest on the train at night, avoiding the fatigue of long-distance bus rides. The whole train is recommended to have 66 seats and is equipped with 54 crew berths, with a service ratio close to 1:1, making it worthy of being called a “private butler in the world of special trains.”Premium carriage (whole-carriage private room, accommodating up to 6 people):
Regular schedules:888,888 yuan/carriage
Autumn scenery schedules:988,888 yuan/carriage
Price includes:Special train accommodation, local boutique homestay/high-end hotel accommodation, all meals throughout the journey, attraction tickets, guide services, insurance, etc. Prices may fluctuate with schedules and are subject to the contract signed by both parties.
5. Booking process: lock in your seat in 5 steps, fully transparent with no tricks
Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the 2027 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and remaining availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.

2. Cabin reveal: from panda themes to SPA viewing, every room is a “small world”Pay deposit:Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and obtain an official travel receipt.
Sign contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change terms.
Settle the balance:Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, boarding guide, and packing list will be issued.
You can sign up through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency and consult customer service Yang Jia for details.
6. Service standards: from cold-water fish banquets to Kazakh family visits, every meal is a “taste of Xinjiang”
Included items:Special train accommodation, local accommodation, all meals throughout the journey, attraction tickets, guide services, insurance, and entertainment activities on the special train.
Not included:Personal expenses and optional paid items (such as the Route C off-road vehicle upgrade fee of 6,000 yuan/person).

The train’s 11 accommodation carriages are all luxury double rooms, divided into two styles: panda theme and Han-style theme. Each room is about 13.8 square meters and is equipped with twin beds that can be separated or combined, a reception sofa, a small refrigerator, a dry-wet separated bathroom, and large panoramic windows. Even more thoughtful is that each carriage is recommended to have 3 guest rooms (accommodating up to 6 people), and some carriages are also equipped with crew rest seats, striving for timely service response.Meal standards:
Specialty meals:Cold-water fish banquet, Kazakh family visit meal, Xinjiang hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, etc.
Daily meals:2-4 person dining tables, offering multiple flavor options such as light, mildly spicy, and oily, to meet different needs.
Number of diners:The dining carriage can accommodate 34-36 people dining at the same time, avoiding crowding.
7. Service features: stay well, eat well, travel slowly
Accommodation standards:Luxury double rooms throughout the train, with local arrangements in boutique homestays or high-end hotels, striving for comfort.
Dining arrangements:Xinjiang specialty meals are provided daily, such as Sayram Lake white salmon and Nalati grassland roast whole lamb, with meal standards higher than ordinary tour groups.

In addition to accommodation carriages, the train also features:Rhythm design:Daily sightseeing time is reasonable, with midday rest arranged to avoid sun exposure or fatigue.
8. Comparison with other special trains: this train “understands middle-aged and elderly people better”
Light meal options available:Multiple flavor options are provided to avoid only oily and spicy food.
Slow pace without rushing:Daily sightseeing time is about 6-8 hours, with a 1-2 hour midday rest.
Thoughtful and humanized service:The ratio of crew to tourists is close to 1:1, with timely response.
Worry-free long-distance transportation:No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the journey; the special train goes directly near attractions.
Suitable fellow travelers:Tourists are mainly retired elderly people and people who cannot ride buses for long periods, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Dining carriages: 2 main dining cars (Jinwei Main Dining Room with 34 seats, Jinyan Main Dining Room with 36 seats) provide Chinese and Western cuisine and can host banquets and performances; 1 kitchen and crew carriage ensures fresh meals.9. Suitable groups: retired elderly people, tourists who fear hassle, and family travelers
The Splendid Orient Express is especially suitable for:
Retired elderly people:Slow pace, detailed service, comfortable accommodation.
Tourists who cannot ride buses for long periods:Avoid the fatigue of long-distance bus rides.
Family travelers:The premium carriage can accommodate 6 people, suitable for three generations traveling together.
10. Reasons for popularity: redefining Xinjiang travel with “high-end, low-density”
Since starting operation in 2023, the Splendid Orient Express has become a representative of high-end tourist trains in Xinjiang thanks to its “low-density, high-privacy, full-service” features. In tourist reviews, “thoughtful service,” “comfortable accommodation,” and “delicious meals” are high-frequency words, and it is especially favored by middle-aged and elderly tourists and family travelers.
If you also want to experience this “mobile five-star home,” you can contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to inquire about 2027 schedules and remaining availability. Let the Splendid Orient Express take you on a 16-day slow tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang and collect every frame of scenery.
How to sign up for the 2027 Splendid Orient Express luxury tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as Splendid Tianfu, Splendid Orient, Chengdu, Baiyun, New Orient Express, Shifang, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. If you want to lie down and travel in light luxury and experience boutique special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can select berths and reserve seats, sign contracts and enroll, and check real-time special train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.