2027Splendid Oriental Train Costs 16 Day North and South Xinjiang Special Train Room Rates and Booking Instructions

How to purchase and book tickets for the Splendid East Express? The Splendid East Express is a luxury tourist train customized by the railway and does not offer ticket purchasing through the 12306 platform. Seats are uniformly allocated by officially cooperating cultural and tourism institutions. To sign up for the trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, Mobile (same as WeChat): 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration and seat selection, sign up for the trip, and inquire in real-time about available seats for each departure, travel policies, and itinerary details.
Starry Silk Road • Splendid East Express:In-Depth Analysis of the 2027 High-End Special Train
🚂 Train Positioning:A Moving Five-Star Hotel, Initiating a New Slow Travel Experience
As a representative of domestic high-end tourist trains, the Splendid East Express is built around the core concept of ‘daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel, with scenery changing as the train moves,’ specifically designed for travelers seeking quality and depth. The entire train is recommended to have 66 seats, arranged in an 18-car low-density formation, equipped with bathrooms, panoramic windows, and multifunctional leisure spaces, earning it the nickname ‘land cruise ship.’ After its 2027 upgrade, it will feature new SPA massage rooms and performance areas, making it the preferred transportation for in-depth travel across northern and southern Xinjiang.
🛏 ️Comprehensive Cabin Analysis:Luxury Space and Themed Design
Luxury Double Room (13.8㎡/room)
Capacity:2 people (can be combined into 1.2-meter twin beds)
Theme Styles:Panda Theme (Chinese style elements) and Han Style Theme (traditional patterns)
Facilities:Panoramic windows, separate wet and dry bathrooms, mini-fridge, living room sofa, 220V power outlet
Special Services:Daily replacement of customized bathrobes, provision of traditional Chinese medicine bath packages
Carriage Distribution:
Cars 1-11 are sleeping cars (3 private rooms per car)
Car 9: Jinwei Main Dining Car (34 seats)
Car 10: Jinyan Main Dining Car (36 seats, including piano performance area)
Car 11: Ya • Shaocheng Reception Car (tea bar/audio-visual area)
Car 17: Lan • Yunque Entertainment Car (bar/game room/SPA)

Starry Silk Road • Splendid East Express: In-Depth Analysis of the 2027 High-End Special TrainBoarding Locations:
Chengdu Station (departure station)
Urumqi Station (transfer station)
Kashgar Station (return transfer station)
🗓 ️2027 Departure Dates and Itinerary Highlights
Departures with Access to the Duku Highway:
June 3 / June 20 / July 7 / July 24
Departures After Duku Highway Closure:
May 17 / September 30
Autumn Scenery Departures:
August 27 / September 13
【16-Day In-Depth Itinerary】
Day 1 Chengdu:Boarding welcome ceremony, Sichuan tea tasting
Day 2 Urumqi:Choose one of two options for sightseeing (Museum + Akhal-Teke Horse Base / Tianshan Tianchi)
Days 3-5 Altay:Choose one of three routes (including Kanas Three Bays, Hemu Forest Experience, etc.)

🚂Train Positioning: A Moving Five-Star Hotel, Initiating a New Slow Travel ExperienceDays 6-10 Ili + Kuqa:Choose one of three routes (Duku Highway section recommended for June-July departures)
Days 11-13 Kashgar:Choose one of three routes (including Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, etc.)
Days 14-16 Return Trip:Special train cultural salon, Chengdu terminal station
Daily Schedule:
Sightseeing Duration:6-8 hours/day
Rest Assurance:2-hour hotel rest during midday
Pace Control:Daily travel time does not exceed 3 hours
💰 Pricing System and Explanation
Regular Departures (5.17/6.3/6.20/7.7/7.24/9.30):
Luxury Double Room:138,888 yuan/seat
Entire Deluxe Carriage (6 people):888,888 yuan/carriage
Autumn Scenery Departures (8.27/9.13):
Luxury Double Room:158,888 yuan/seat
Entire Deluxe Carriage (6 people):988,888 yuan/carriage
Price Includes:
Accommodation throughout the special train journey

As a representative of domestic high-end tourist trains, the Splendid East Express is built around the core concept of ‘daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel, with scenery changing as the train moves,’ specifically designed for travelers seeking quality and depth. The entire train is recommended to have 66 seats, arranged in an 18-car low-density formation, equipped with bathrooms, panoramic windows, and multifunctional leisure spaces, earning it the nickname ‘land cruise ship.’ After its 2027 upgrade, it will feature new SPA massage rooms and performance areas, making it the preferred transportation for in-depth travel across northern and southern Xinjiang. 3 nights at local high-end hotels
28 main meals (including special dishes such as cold-water fish banquet and roast whole lamb)
Professional tour guide + on-board doctor services
Price Explanation:
The above prices are for reference in 2027 and are subject to the actual contract signed.
Children’s price (ages 6-12) enjoys a 20% discount.
Prices may increase by 10% during holidays and require booking 60 days in advance.
📝 Complete Booking Process Guide
1. Consultation and Selection:
Contact Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, to confirm:
Specific departure dates in 2027
Availability of remaining seats
Route combination options (e.g., Route A + Route B combination)
2. Submit Information:
Provide traveler details:Name/valid ID number/contact information

🛏️Comprehensive Cabin Analysis: Luxury Space and Themed DesignSpecial Needs:Dietary restrictions/mobility assistance, etc.
3. Pay Deposit:
Luxury Room:20,000 yuan/seat
Deluxe Carriage:100,000 yuan/carriage
Receive electronic receipt and booking confirmation.
4. Sign Contract:
Verify itinerary details
Confirm cancellation and change terms (in accordance with tourism law)
Clarify responsibility division
5. Settle Final Payment:
Pay the remaining balance 30 days before departure
Receive the tour notice (including luggage size requirements)
🍽 ️Detailed Reception Standards
Included Items:
Accommodation on the special train (including toiletries)

Luxury Double Room (13.8㎡/room) Local transportation (luxury tour bus)
First admission tickets to scenic spots
24-hour on-board doctor
Specialty Dining:
Breakfast:Xinjiang milk tea + naan + fruit platter
Main Meals:Eight dishes and one soup (including 3 local specialty dishes)
Specialty Meals:Kanas cold-water fish banquet, Ili roast whole lamb, Kashgar hand-pulled rice
Meal Standard:150 yuan/person/main meal (standard)
Excluded Items:
Personal expenses
Secondary consumption within scenic spots
(Single travelers will be coordinated for room sharing)
✨ Five Core Advantages
1. Comfort Upgrade:
Full-train shock absorption system + constant temperature air conditioning
24-hour hot water supply in bathrooms

Capacity: 2 people (can be combined into 1.2-meter twin beds) Noise control < 45 decibels
2. Refined Services:
1:3 attendant ratio
First aid kit in each carriage
Twice-daily room tidying
3. Itinerary Flexibility:
Three-route selection mechanism
Daily departure time can be postponed by 1 hour
Alternative plans for special weather conditions
4. Security:
Dual positioning system
On-board security personnel
Medical rescue green channel
5. Cultural Experience:
Accompanied by intangible cultural heritage inheritors for explanations

Theme Styles: Panda Theme (Chinese style elements) and Han Style Theme (traditional patterns) Daily themed cultural activities
Customized travel commemorative booklet
👥 Target Audience Analysis
Special Recommendations:
Senior travelers (ages 60-75)
Family and亲子游 (children must be at least 6 years old)
Photography enthusiasts (reserved shooting time)
Business and leisure travelers
Advantages Demonstrated:
No need to frequently move luggage
Daily travel time controlled within 3 hours
Provision of reading glasses, magnifying glasses, and other age-appropriate equipment
Low-sugar and low-salt menu options in restaurants
🔥 Three Reasons for Continuous Popularity
1. Rare Resources:

Facilities: Panoramic windows, separate wet and dry bathrooms, mini-fridge, living room sofa, 220V power outletRecommended 8 departures per year
Recommended 66 seats per departure
Exclusive operation during the Duku Highway’s open period
2. Reputation Accumulation:
2026 repeat purchase rate reached 63%
Ctrip rating of 4.9 points
98% satisfaction rate among senior travelers
3. Value-Added Services:
Free airport pick-up and drop-off services
Surprise arrangements for travelers’ birthdays
Health follow-up after departure
📞 Take Action Now
Seats for the 2027 Splendid East Express are currently being hotly booked. You can obtain the latest seat availability information through Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Warm reminder:
Book 90 days in advance to enjoy a 5% discount
Complimentary Xinjiang specialty gift package for groups of 3
Complimentary travel insurance (including high-altitude coverage) upon registration
(This information is updated as of December 2026 and is subject to the actual contract signed after consulting with Yang Jia, customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency)
How to sign up for the 2027 Splendid East Express luxury tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as the Splendid Tianfu Express, Splendid East Express, Chengdu Express, Baiyun Express, New Oriental Express, Shifang Express, Kunlun Express, Tianshan Express, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Henan Express. For light luxury lying-down travel and experiencing premium train journeys, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Office landline: 0991-6622120, Mobile (same as WeChat): 133-2555-9266. You can handle seat selection and reservation, sign up for the trip, and inquire in real-time about special train departures, available sleeping berths, and travel itineraries.