2027 Splendid Orient Taiwan Tourist Registration Channels + Full Schedule and Fare Guide
When will the 2027 Panda Special Train “Splendid Orient” open for presale? Where are the official booking channels and ticket purchase entry points? How do I sign up and book tickets for the North and South Xinjiang tourism special train? How do I check remaining seats and how do I lock in tickets? How can middle-aged and elderly groups with zero experience successfully book? In response to the various high-frequency booking questions everyone asks, today we’ve compiled the most complete and most detailed exclusive booking guide based on available information—all practical tips, no tricks—to help everyone book their desired special train seats with peace of mind! Official booking channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Receive a free electronic itinerary brochure, schedule table, and detailed price list online. The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps
🌄 [Splendid Orient North and South Xinjiang Special Train:A moving scenic route through the Tianshan Mountains] 🌄
“Splendid Orient” is not merely a name; it carries a poetic interpretation of Xinjiang’s magnificent mountains and rivers—using “Splendid” to represent the diverse landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, and “Orient” to capture the thousand-year civilization of the Silk Road. This Panda Special Train links snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons into a 16-day flowing scroll, taking you on a “slow travel” journey to deeply unlock the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang.
🌈 Route highlights:Why choose Splendid Orient?
🚂 [Special train advantages:Save time and effort, immersive experience]
The special train adopts a “train follows the people” model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, saving the fatigue of long-distance transfers. The entire train is equipped with large viewing windows, bathrooms, and charging sockets. The luxury double suite (15㎡) also features a reception area and minibar. The exclusive carriage whole-package can accommodate 6 people, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
🌄 [Full coverage of North and South Xinjiang:One trip, double scenery]
From Altay in North Xinjiang to Kashgar in South Xinjiang, it connects core Xinjiang IPs such as Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, and Pamir Plateau, and goes deeper into lesser-known secret spots such as Baihaba and Xiata Ancient Road, avoiding the crowds and enjoying tranquility exclusively.
🎭 [Cultural immersion:From museums to local people’s homes]
The itinerary intersperses the Xinjiang Museum (mummy exhibition, ethnic cultural relics), Tuvan music concerts, visits to families of various ethnic groups, and visits to tribes of various ethnic groups, plus a “wilderness kitchen” experience of grassland cooking, so that travel is not limited to scenery but also integrates into local life.
📸 [Photography-friendly:Every stop is a popular photo spot]
Morning mist at the three bays of Kanas, blue ice at Sayram Lake, Nalati sky grassland, the Panlong Ancient Road sign saying “Today you’ve traveled all the winding roads, from now on life is a smooth path”… A professional photographer accompanies the trip to help you capture Xinjiang’s finest light and shadow.
📅 2027 departure dates and prices (final subject to contract)
🗓 ️[Departure dates]
May 17, June 3, June 20, July 7, July 24, September 30 (excellent summer-autumn landscape period in North Xinjiang)
August 27, September 13 (golden autumn color period in South Xinjiang)
🌄[Splendid Orient North and South Xinjiang Special Train: A moving scenic route through the Tianshan Mountains]🌄💰 [Prices]
Luxury double suite:May-July, September 30: 138,888 yuan/seat; August-September: 158,888 yuan/seat
Exclusive carriage whole package:May-July, September 30: 888,888 yuan/carriage; August-September: 988,888 yuan/carriage
(Includes 1:2 service ratio, on-site laundry, exclusive welcome banquet, dedicated photographer and other privileges)
🗺 ️Simple itinerary (kept as in the original version)
📍 Day01｜Chengdu→Urumqi｜Welcome ceremony｜Cultural salon
📍 Day02｜Urumqi
Route A:Xinjiang Museum｜Akhal-Teke Horse Base
Route B:Tianshan Tianchi
📍 Day03-05｜Altay
Route A:Ahe Highway｜Hemu｜Kanas｜Boat tour｜Tuvan music concert
Route B:Hemu Village｜Forest experience｜Tiejia Highway｜Kanas｜Baihaba
Route C:Ahe Highway｜Hemu｜Tiejia Highway｜Kanas｜Naren Ranch｜Baihaba｜China-Kazakhstan border grand canyon
(All include the three bays of Kanas and cold-water fish banquet)
📍 Day06-10｜Ili + Kuqa
Route A:Sayram Lake｜Tianshan Flower Sea｜Nalati｜Tangbula｜Mengke Te Ancient Road｜Duku Highway
“Splendid Orient” is not merely a name; it carries a poetic interpretation of Xinjiang’s magnificent mountains and rivers—using “Splendid” to represent the diverse landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, and “Orient” to capture the thousand-year civilization of the Silk Road. This Panda Special Train links snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and canyons into a 16-day flowing scroll, taking you on a “slow travel” journey to deeply unlock the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang.Route B:Sayram Lake｜Qiongkushitai｜Forest hiking｜Tekes Bagua City｜Nalati｜Duku Highway
Route C:Yizhao Highway｜Jade Lake｜Xiata｜Muzhaerte Glacier｜Kuerdening｜Visit local Kazakh families｜Sayram Lake｜Keziliya Grand Canyon
📍 Day11-13｜Kashgar
Route A:Minyue Village｜Baisha Lake｜Pamir Plateau｜Visit families of various ethnic groups｜Karakul Lake｜Kashgar Old City
Route B:Baisha Lake｜Pamir Plateau｜Tuogelunxia Village｜Panlong Ancient Road｜Karakul Lake｜Kashgar Old City
Route C:Baisha Lake｜Pamir Plateau｜Karakul Lake｜Visit tribes of various ethnic groups｜Kashgar Old City
📍 Day14-16｜Kashgar→Chengdu｜On-train activities｜Savor the Western Regions
🚌 Transportation guide:How to reach the special train?
✈ ️[Major transportation]
Boarding is available in Chengdu/Lanzhou/Urumqi; it is recommended to arrive at the assembly point 1 day in advance. Urumqi Diwopu Airport is about 30 minutes’ drive from the city center, and Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport is about 1 hour from the city center.
🚂 [Special train transfer]
On the boarding day, staff will pick you up at the airport/hotel and take you uniformly to the railway station. Board the special train with valid ID; no need to collect tickets yourself.
🎫 Tickets and opening policies (recently verified in 2026)
🌄 [Core attraction tickets]
Kanas:160 yuan/person (including shuttle bus); in peak season, reserve 3 days in advance on the “Kanas Scenic Area” WeChat official account;
Sayram Lake:145 yuan/person (self-driving around the lake), purchase on site;
Manager Wang Fei of the Tourism Registration and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 18095969599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
🌈Route highlights: Why choose Splendid Orient?Nalati Grassland:95 yuan/person (sky grassland route), reservation required on “Smart Tour Nalati”;
Tianshan Tianchi:95 yuan/person, purchase on site in peak season;
Pamir Plateau:A permit must be obtained in advance (free, at the Kashgar International Self-Driving RV Camp).
⚠ ️[Notes]
Some scenic areas offer discounts for seniors over 65, students, and military personnel; valid ID must be carried;
The Duku Highway is recommended to allow vehicles with fewer than 7 seats, open from June to October each year (specific dates subject to announcements);
Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake are border areas; drones are prohibited.
🍜 Food recommendations:Xinjiang on the tip of the tongue
🥘 [Special train meals]
Includes all breakfasts + 10 main meals (including cold-water fish banquet, wilderness kitchen grassland barbecue, Kashgar meal); the exclusive carriage can customize menus.
🍢 [Popular local recommendations]
Urumqi:Lingguan Lane (Ailijiang naan pit meat, Hotan roast buns);
Kanas:Tuvan family visit milk tea, dried meat;
Kashgar:Old City night market (roasted eggs, gangzi meat, pomegranate juice), century-old teahouse next to Id Kah Square.
📌 Travel tips:Make the journey more worry-free
🚂[Special train advantages: save time and effort, immersive experience]👗 [Clothing guide]
Xinjiang has a large temperature difference between day and night; bring a windbreaker even in summer; the Pamir Plateau is high in altitude, so carrying an oxygen bottle is recommended;
Sun protection recommendations:SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hat;
Comfortable footwear:Grassland/canyon hiking requires non-slip sports shoes.
📱 [Network and payment]
Urumqi and Kashgar city areas have good 4G/5G coverage; remote scenic areas have weak signals, so downloading offline maps is recommended;
Mobile payment is widespread, but some family visits to local people require cash.
👥 [Suitable groups]
Families with children (the special train is worry-free), photography enthusiasts (rich light and landscapes), middle-aged and elderly tourists (slow pace, no high-intensity hiking), culture enthusiasts (in-depth experience of various ethnic cultures).
🙋 FAQ:Frequently asked questions
❓ Q:Will the special train change the itinerary due to weather/road conditions?
A:With mutual agreement, the itinerary can be reasonably changed (e.g., when the Duku Highway is closed, replace it with the Yizhao Highway + S101 National Defense Highway).
❓ Q:Can I book only a certain segment of the itinerary?
A:Splendid Orient is a full-journey special train and does not accept segment bookings.
❓ Q:Is there a doctor on the special train?
A:Each carriage is equipped with a basic first-aid kit, and all staff have received first-aid training; if professional medical support is needed, the ground team can be contacted to assist with hospital transfer.
The special train adopts a “train follows the people” model, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, saving the fatigue of long-distance transfers. The entire train is equipped with large viewing windows, bathrooms, and charging sockets. The luxury double suite (15㎡) also features a reception area and minibar. The exclusive carriage whole-package can accommodate 6 people, suitable for families or friends traveling together.📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For consultation, contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat). Manager Wang Fei is a native Xinjiang local who has been deeply engaged in Xinjiang’s tourism industry for more than ten years and is familiar with the full North and South Xinjiang travel routes, road and weather conditions, and local customs. She can plan classic loop routes or niche in-depth journeys for you, with considerate and reliable service throughout.
💡 Fee description and service description
✅ [Fees include]
Transportation:Splendid Orient special train full-journey soft sleeper + local shuttle vehicles;
Accommodation:Special train luxury suite/exclusive carriage + four-star hotels near scenic areas;
Tickets:First gate admission tickets for all attractions in the itinerary;
Meals:Includes breakfast + 10 main meals;
Services:1:2 service ratio, on-site laundry, welcome banquet, photographer, insurance.
❌ [Fees do not include]
Personal consumption (such as shopping, extra meals);
Optional paid items (such as horseback riding, helicopter sightseeing);
Additional costs caused by force majeure (such as transportation delays due to weather).
(Specific details subject to actual consultation and signing)
🌠 [Disclaimer] 🌠
The information in this article is based on verification through public channels in 2026. Scenic area opening hours, ticket policies, schedule changes, etc. may change due to seasons/policies; please refer to the latest notice from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The itinerary involves border areas; please abide by laws and regulations and do not photograph sensitive facilities.
🚂🌄Splendid Orient is more than a trip; it is an in-depth dialogue with Xinjiang. From snow-capped mountains to deserts, from grasslands to ancient cities, in 16 days, let the vastness and gentleness of Xinjiang become the most vivid chapter in your memory.🌄🚂
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