2027 Official Release Base Starting Price for Splendid Orient Express Tourist Train Tickets

How to buy tickets and book for the 2027 Jinxiu Dongfang (Splendid Orient) train? The Jinxiu Dongfang is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not open the 12306 ticketing channel; seats are uniformly allocated by legitimate cooperative cultural and tourism agencies. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated contact at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s tourist train center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle registration and berth selection, contract signing and sign-up, and real-time inquiries about schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details.
[Jinxiu Dongfang:A mobile “five-star traveling palace,” unlocking a new way to slowly tour Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
🚂 Train positioning:Redefining the high-end standard of “train travel”
If ordinary trains are “transportation,” then the Jinxiu Dongfang is a “mobile resort hotel.” This high-end tourist train, recommended to carry 66 passengers in total, is centered on “low density, high privacy, and full service,” designed specifically for travelers who pursue quality and depth. It breaks the “pass-through” experience of traditional trains, integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing into one, allowing tourists to travel by day and ride by night without frequently changing hotels or enduring the exhaustion of long-distance drives, truly achieving “scenery outside the train, life inside the train.”
🛏 ️ Full compartment breakdown:Every room is a “mobile suite”
Of the Jinxiu Dongfang’s 18 carriages in total, 11 are accommodation carriages, recommended to feature 33 luxury double rooms (3 rooms per carriage), divided into two styles: Panda theme and Han style. 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. The room design balances comfort and cultural experience: the Panda theme uses black-and-white color schemes and bamboo elements to create a natural atmosphere, while the Han style conveys Eastern aesthetics through traditional patterns and wooden furniture.
📍 Train information at a glance

[Jinxiu Dongfang: A mobile “five-star traveling palace,” unlocking a new way to slowly tour Northern and Southern Xinjiang]Operating years:New operation in 2027
Starting point:Departs from Chengdu, covering core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Boarding location:Currently recommended to support boarding in Chengdu (the specific meeting point is subject to the contract)
🗓 ️ Simple itinerary and departure dates:16-day in-depth tour, “fully exploring” each day without rushing
According to the 2027 schedule, the Jinxiu Dongfang is divided into the “Duku Highway open period” (June-July), the “autumn scenery period” (August-September), and the “regular period” (May, September). The specific itinerary is as follows:
🌄 Daily itinerary highlights

🚂 Train positioning: Redefining the high-end standard of “train travel”D1-D2:Board in Chengdu, choose one of two in Urumqi (Museum + Akhal-Teke Horse Base / Tianshan Tianchi), travel overnight to Altay
Tour duration:About 6 hours (including lunch), 2 hours of midday rest
D3-D5:Choose 1 of 3 routes in Altay (Route A: Kanas + Hemu / Route B: Baihaba + forest experience / Route C: off-road vehicle border ranch), stay in local homestays
Tour duration:About 8 hours per day, including specialty meals and concerts
D6-D10:Choose 1 of 3 routes in Ili + Kuqa (Route A: Duku Highway + Sayram Lake / Route B: Nalati + Bagua City / Route C: Xiata Glacier + Kazakh family visit), stay in upscale hotels
Tour duration:About 7-9 hours per day, including midday rest and free time
D11-D13:Choose 1 of 3 routes in Kashgar & Pamir Plateau (Route A: Tajik family visit + Karakul Lake / Route B: Panlong Ancient Road / Route C: folk wedding), stay in Tashkurgan or Kashgar hotels

If ordinary trains are “transportation,” then the Jinxiu Dongfang is a “mobile resort hotel.” This high-end tourist train, recommended to carry 66 passengers in total, is centered on “low density, high privacy, and full service,” designed specifically for travelers who pursue quality and depth. It breaks the “pass-through” experience of traditional trains, integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing into one, allowing tourists to travel by day and ride by night without frequently changing hotels or enduring the exhaustion of long-distance drives, truly achieving “scenery outside the train, life inside the train.”Tour duration:About 6-7 hours per day, including rest for altitude acclimatization
D14-D16:Return to Chengdu, leisure activities on board
Rest time:At least 8 hours of quality sleep every day, with 2-3 hours of free time or midday rest interspersed in the itinerary
💰 Price description:One price includes designated items within the itinerary, clearly marked
2027 prices are divided into “regular departure dates” and “autumn scenery departure dates”:
Luxury double room:Regular departure dates 138,888 yuan/seat, autumn scenery departure dates 158,888 yuan/seat

🛏️ Full compartment breakdown: Every room is a “mobile suite”Premium carriage (whole-carriage private booking, up to 6 people):Regular departure dates 888,888 yuan/carriage, autumn scenery departure dates 988,888 yuan/carriage
Price includes:Tourist train accommodation, local hotel accommodation, full-board meals, attraction tickets, guide service, insurance, etc. (subject to the contract)
Price fluctuation notice:Departure dates, seat types, and market supply and demand may affect the final price, which is subject to the time of signing.
📝 Booking process:Lock in your seat easily in five steps
Consultation and selection:Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm the departure date, itinerary route, and remaining seats, and choose a suitable seat type (Luxury Double Room / Premium Carriage).
Submit information:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
Pay deposit:Pay a deposit according to the compartment grade (usually 30% of the total cost) and obtain an official travel receipt.

Of the Jinxiu Dongfang’s 18 carriages in total, 11 are accommodation carriages, recommended to feature 33 luxury double rooms (3 rooms per carriage), divided into two styles: Panda theme and Han style. 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. The room design balances comfort and cultural experience: the Panda theme uses black-and-white color schemes and bamboo elements to create a natural atmosphere, while the Han style conveys Eastern aesthetics through traditional patterns and wooden furniture.Sign the contract:Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by the national tourism authority, and carefully check the itinerary, price, cancellation and change terms, and other details.
Settle the balance:Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure. After customer service confirms receipt, they will issue the tour notification, boarding guide, and packing list.
🍽 ️ Service standards:Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue, care in the details
Included items:Tourist train accommodation, local hotel accommodation, full-board meals, attraction tickets, guide service, insurance, and accompanying doctor.
Not included:Personal expenses, optional entertainment items (such as SPA and extra charges for the chess and card room).
Specialty meals:Xinjiang-style meals are provided daily, such as cold-water fish banquet, roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, and naan pit meat. The meal standard is 150-200 yuan per person per meal, with flavors balancing light and heavy/oily/spicy; you can inform customer service in advance to change.

📍 Train information at a glanceNumber of diners:Regular meals are served at tables of 4; the banquet hall can accommodate 36 people dining at the same time.
🌟 Service features:More worry-free than independent travel, more refined than ordinary tourist trains
Accommodation standard:Tourist train compartments connect seamlessly with local upscale hotels, avoiding the trouble of frequently changing accommodation.
Dining arrangements:3 main meals + 2 light meals are provided daily, cooked by a professional chef team, balancing nutrition and taste.
Accompanying doctor:Medical staff are available throughout the journey to respond to altitude sickness, sudden illness, and other health issues.
Thoughtful service:Each carriage is equipped with a dedicated attendant, providing personalized services such as luggage handling and room tidying.
🆚 Comparative advantages:Why choose the Jinxiu Dongfang?

Operating years: New operation in 2027Healthier dining:Compared with the “big-pot meals” of ordinary tourist trains, the Jinxiu Dongfang provides small, refined meals with less oil and salt, suitable for tourists of all ages.
More relaxed pace:Daily tour time is controlled at 6-9 hours, avoiding “rush-style” travel and leaving enough time for photos, rest, and in-depth experiences.
More humanized service:An accompanying doctor, dedicated attendants, and no shopping arrangements throughout the journey let tourists focus on enjoying the scenery.
More worry-free transportation:No need to transfer to buses throughout the journey; luggage is stored directly on the tourist train, avoiding the exhaustion of repeated handling.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable for:These tourists should definitely give it a try!
Retired seniors:No long-distance bus rides, superior accommodation and dining conditions, and a slow itinerary pace.

Starting point: Departs from Chengdu, covering core attractions in Northern and Southern XinjiangFamily tourists:Compartments offer strong privacy and are suitable for parent-child or three-generation family trips.
Photography enthusiasts:Panoramic windows and selected attractions provide excellent shooting angles.
Tourists who cannot ride for long periods:The tourist train goes directly to attractions, reducing overland bumpiness.
🔥 Reasons for popularity:Dual assurance of reputation and quality
Since its launch, the Jinxiu Dongfang has become a popular choice for travel in Northern and Southern Xinjiang thanks to its features of “low density, high service, and deep experience.” In tourist reviews, “comfortable accommodation,” “exquisite meals,” and “thoughtful service” are high-frequency words, while “no need to worry about the itinerary” and “suitable for bringing parents” are the core needs of family tourists. Since the 2027 schedule was released, seats on some dates are already more than half booked, showing its popularity.
📞 Contact information
For more details or to book seats, you can contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (WeChat/phone same number), to obtain the latest 2027 departure dates, remaining seats, and discount information.
The Jinxiu Dongfang is not so much a train as a lifestyle of “slowly touring Xinjiang.” Here, scenery and comfort coexist, and travel and vacation go together. In 2027, let us depart from Chengdu and use 16 days to understand the magnificence and gentleness of Northern and Southern Xinjiang!
How to sign up for the 2027 Jinxiu Dongfang? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury tourist trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu, Jinxiu Dongfang, Chengdu, Baiyun, New Oriental 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 tourist train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile phone same as WeChat: 133-2555-9266. They can handle berth selection and seat reservation, contract signing and sign-up, and real-time inquiries about tourist train schedules, sleeper availability, and itineraries.