2026 Shifang Panda Special Train North South Xinjiang 16 Day Booking Process Full Guide

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🚂 Want to experience a trip where ‘the train is the hotel and the scenery is all along the way’? Then you must have heard of the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’. This article answers your questions about ‘how many people it can carry’ and ‘how much the tickets cost’ in detail.
🐼 I. Panda Special Train · Shifang:A Moving Five-Star Hotel
The ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ is a themed tourist train jointly launched by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, operated by the Chengdu Passenger Transport Section, and made its maiden voyage on April 18, 2024. It is based on a modified 25G passenger car, positioned as a ‘Silver Age Tourism Special Train’, and established the ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ theme in April 2025, with upgrades in elderly-friendly facilities and health services.
📏 Scale and Formation
The entire train consists of 17 carriages with a certified capacity of 466 seats.
High-end Soft Sleeper (3 carriages ‘Yinghua’):Offers double rooms with relatively spacious interiors, suitable for passengers with high comfort requirements.
Hard Sleeper (10 carriages ‘Mazu’):Uses a four-person layout, a common choice for groups and family trips.
Dining Car (1 carriage ‘Yongcheng’):Provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and specialty dining services.
Multi-functional Entertainment Car (1 carriage ‘Shigu’):Equipped with KTV, tea seats, etc., for passenger leisure and entertainment.
🛏 ️ Onboard Facilities
The carriages are equipped with solid wood beds, TV audio-visual systems, USB charging ports, shower facilities, etc. After the 2025 upgrade, traditional Chinese medicine health-themed decorations and health knowledge interactive display screens were added, creating a warm overall environment with a focus on elderly-friendly design.

🚂 Want to experience a trip where ‘the train is the hotel and the scenery is all along the way’? Then you must have heard of the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’. This article answers your questions about ‘how many people it can carry’ and ‘how much the tickets cost’ in detail.🎨 Exterior and Interior
The body features a bronze green and light gold color scheme inspired by the Sanxingdui bronze standing figure, blending ancient Shu bird patterns and Shifang regional cultural elements. The interior incorporates elements such as Shifang Mazu Zen culture and Yinghua Mountain natural landscapes, and includes a replica display area of Sanxingdui artifacts, creating a rich cultural atmosphere.
🛎 ️ Special Services
The train provides a ‘Panda Butler’ team service, covering full-time accompaniment, tour guidance, luggage handling, etc. For silver-age tourists, it is also equipped with smart electronic locks, constant-temperature shower facilities, as well as health promotion signs, medicine refrigerators, and dietary guidance tools.
🗺 ️ Operating Routes
Initially, it mainly operates on the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway, connecting Sanxingdui Museum, Jiuzhaigou, and other places. Since 2025, cross-provincial long-distance routes to Xinjiang, Northeast China, etc., have been opened, such as the ‘Ice and Snow Journey’ in January 2026 and the ‘Wonderful Adventure on the Frontier’ in March, truly achieving ‘one line, multiple tours, one ticket for all’.
🗓 ️ II. Itinerary Overview:Taking a 7-Day Western Sichuan Tour as an Example
Using the ‘Shifang Panda Special Train 7-Day Western Sichuan Exploration’ route as an example, experience its ‘travel by day, rest by night’ rhythm (specific itinerary subject to the actual contract):
Day 1:Gather in Chengdu, board the special train
Meet at Chengdu Anjing Station, with ‘Panda Butler’ assistance for procedures. After boarding, familiarize yourself with facilities like the dining car and entertainment car, participate in welcome activities, and stay overnight on the train.
Day 2:Head to Wolong, first glimpse of Western Sichuan
After the special train arrives at the Western Sichuan gateway station, transfer to a sightseeing bus to the Wolong China Giant Panda Garden Shuping Base, enjoying the Western Sichuan river valleys and primeval forest scenery along the way.

🐼 I. Panda Special Train · Shifang: A Moving Five-Star HotelDay 3:Watch pandas in Wolong, immersive experience
In the morning, observe the daily life of giant pandas at the panda garden. In the afternoon, participate in science lectures, watch Western Sichuan intangible cultural heritage segments, or relax in the entertainment carriage.
Day 4:Cross Balang Mountain, encounter a sea of clouds
Drive through the winding mountain roads of Balang Mountain, enjoying alpine meadows and yak herds along the way. Arrive at the Balang Mountain pass to witness spectacular sea of clouds.
Day 5-6:In-depth exploration, experience local culture
Explore the primeval forests on the eastern slopes of Balang Mountain to learn about rare plants. Visit surrounding Tibetan and Qiang villages, experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and taste local specialties like Tibetan hot pot.
Day 7:Full of memories, return to Chengdu
In the morning, shop for souvenirs like panda plush toys and Western Sichuan embroidery on the train. Then return to Chengdu by special train, ending the pleasant journey.
💰 III. 2026 Recent Price Reference
The price of the Shifang varies greatly depending on the route, number of days, room type, and season. The following are reference prices for public routes; actual prices are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
7-Day Western Sichuan Exploration Tour (Round trip from Chengdu)

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
The ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ is a themed tourist train jointly launched by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, operated by the Chengdu Passenger Transport Section, and made its maiden voyage on April 18, 2024. It is based on a modified 25G passenger car, positioned as a ‘Silver Age Tourism Special Train’, and established the ‘Healthy Lifestyle’ theme in April 2025, with upgrades in elderly-friendly facilities and health services.Affordable Comfort Type (Four-person hard sleeper):Reference price approx. 3580 RMB/person.
Standard Comfort Type (Double soft sleeper):Reference price approx. 4880 RMB/person.
Luxury Premium Type (Luxury double soft sleeper):Reference price approx. 6680 RMB/person.
Note:This route is a no-self-expense product, usually including round-trip special train transportation, scenic spot tickets, accommodation, meals, guide services, etc.
Cross-provincial Long-distance Routes (e.g., Xinjiang direction)
Standard Four-person Room:Reference price range approx. 15980–21080 RMB/person.
Premium Double Room:Reference price range approx. 40099–42099 RMB/person.
Note:Prices may fluctuate depending on the specific route (e.g., in-depth tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang), departure date, whether more cities are included, etc.
> Warm Tips
> 1. The above are reference prices; actual prices are affected by various factors such as season, holidays, berth/room type, and whether major transportation is included.
> 2. The final price, schedule, and availability are subject to the tourism contract signed with a regular travel agency.
📞 IV. Registration Method

📏 Scale and FormationThe Shifang Panda Special Train is a railway group tourism product and is not sold separately through the 12306 website or station windows. It is recommended to register through a regular travel agency, for example:
> Register and consult at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
> Manager Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Phone/WeChat same number)
Registration Process Reference:
1. Consultation: Contact the travel agency to confirm the route, schedule, price, and availability.
2. Contract Signing: After confirmation, clarify the itinerary details and cost breakdown through an electronic contract.
3. Payment: Pay the fee according to the contract terms and keep the payment receipt.
4. Travel: Receive the departure notice before departure and arrive at the meeting point on time.
📝 V. Cost and Service Description
Included Items (Subject to Contract)
Major Transportation:Ticket for the corresponding berth on the special train.

The entire train consists of 17 carriages with a certified capacity of 466 seats.Accommodation:Accommodation costs for hotels or train cabins listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals specified in the itinerary, usually at group standards.
Tickets:First admission tickets and related transportation for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Guide services and travel agency liability insurance.
Others:Some routes may include pick-up and drop-off services.
Excluded Items (Subject to Contract)
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, additional entertainment items).
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary and expenses during free time.
Additional costs due to force majeure and personal travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase separately).
Services and Tips
Elderly-friendly Design:The train focuses on elderly-friendly design, equipped with anti-slip facilities, emergency call buttons, etc., and features ‘Panda Butler’ for attentive service.
Itinerary Changes:In case of changes in weather, road conditions, scenic spot opening hours, etc., both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Final Confirmation:All service standards, cost details, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the signed tourism contract and relevant laws and regulations such as the ‘Tourism Law’.
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