Panda Special Train Comfort No. 5 9 Month Schedule + Route + Fare
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🚂 [Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Starting from a Moving ‘Home’]
In this fast-paced era, the meaning of travel has long gone beyond ‘checking in’—it’s about immersion, feeling, and connection. In 2026, more and more travelers are choosing to explore Xinjiang in depth via special trains that ‘travel by day and sleep by night’—entering snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities during the day, and sleeping soundly in stable, comfortable carriages at night, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes and making the journey more relaxed. The ‘Panda Special Train · An Yi’ is exactly such a route that balances comfort, cultural experience, and landscape coverage across northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for travelers who want to see diverse landscapes in one trip without rushing.
🌄 Route Highlights:Crossing Four Major Geographic Units of Xinjiang in One Trip
The An Yi route spans the Altai Mountains in northern Xinjiang, the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, the edge of the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang, and the eastern foothills of the Pamir Plateau. The 16-day itinerary connects lakes, forests, grasslands, yardangs, canyons, oases, and historical districts. From the clear reflections of Tianchi Lake to the misty mornings of Kanas Lake; from the serene blue of Sayram Lake to the rolling green waves of Nalati Grassland; then deep into the Pamir Plateau, overlooking the snow-capped Muztagh Ata Peak, visiting the daily lives of various ethnic communities; finally ending in Turpan, walking under grape trellises, touching the thousand-year-old water wisdom of the Karez Well. The entire journey avoids backtracking, achieving a true loop of slow travel.
It’s worth noting that the train features all-sleeper cabin designs, equipped with bathrooms, non-slip flooring, emergency call systems, and other elderly-friendly details. The dining car offers soft, light, customized meals, and there is a sightseeing carriage, making the journey itself part of the scenery.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
D1 Depart from Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
🚂 [Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Starting from a Moving ‘Home’] D3 Tianchi Lake Scenic Tour → Special Welcome Dinner → Board train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat tour) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups → Colorful Beach Landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Tour → Head to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Board train to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Folk Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups → Tashkurgan County
In this fast-paced era, the meaning of travel has long gone beyond ‘checking in’—it’s about immersion, feeling, and connection. In 2026, more and more travelers are choosing to explore Xinjiang in depth via special trains that ‘travel by day and sleep by night’—entering snowy mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities during the day, and sleeping soundly in stable, comfortable carriages at night, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes and making the journey more relaxed. The ‘Panda Special Train · An Yi’ is exactly such a route that balances comfort, cultural experience, and landscape coverage across northern and southern Xinjiang, suitable for travelers who want to see diverse landscapes in one trip without rushing. D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins →白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → High Platform Dwellings → → Board train to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well Visit → Depart for return
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement. Specific arrangements are based on the pre-departure briefing.
💰 Price Explanation (Strictly Based on Local Final Version)
First Session
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticketing Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌄 Route Highlights: Crossing Four Major Geographic Units of Xinjiang in One TripDeparture Date:May 20
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 15980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 16980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 26980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 27980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Sessions
Departure Dates:June 6, 2026, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
The An Yi route spans the Altai Mountains in northern Xinjiang, the hinterland of the Tianshan Mountains, the edge of the Tarim Basin in southern Xinjiang, and the eastern foothills of the Pamir Plateau. The 16-day itinerary connects lakes, forests, grasslands, yardangs, canyons, oases, and historical districts. From the clear reflections of Tianchi Lake to the misty mornings of Kanas Lake; from the serene blue of Sayram Lake to the rolling green waves of Nalati Grassland; then deep into the Pamir Plateau, overlooking the snow-capped Muztagh Ata Peak, visiting the daily lives of various ethnic communities; finally ending in Turpan, walking under grape trellises, touching the thousand-year-old water wisdom of the Karez Well. The entire journey avoids backtracking, achieving a true loop of slow travel.Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 16980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 17980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 28980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 29980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):69980 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Specific costs, availability, and room type matching are subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency and may vary slightly by session.
📞 How to Register
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
It’s worth noting that the train features all-sleeper cabin designs, equipped with bathrooms, non-slip flooring, emergency call systems, and other elderly-friendly details. The dining car offers soft, light, customized meals, and there is a sightseeing carriage, making the journey itself part of the scenery.Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
(Address information, please consult customer service directly for details)
🧳 Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions typically cover:Full-trip special train sleeper accommodation, first admission tickets to listed scenic spots and necessary internal transportation (e.g., Kanas boat tour), daily meals (including special welcome dinner, fruit feast, etc.), professional guide commentary, travel butler service, and basic insurance.
Exclusions generally include:Round-trip transportation from departure city to assembly city, personal expenses, optional self-funded activities, etc.
All service content, reception standards, and cancellation/modification rules are in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, subject to actual consultation and signed contract. The travel agency will strive to ensure a smooth itinerary, but in case of force majeure or public policy changes, both parties may negotiate reasonable itinerary adjustments.
🌿 Final Thoughts
The ‘An Yi’ is not just a train; it’s a travel philosophy—slow down to see the ripples on Tianchi Lake, hear the morning birdsong in Hemu, and feel the vastness of the wind on the Pamir Plateau. In the spring, summer, and autumn of 2026, eight sessions are open for booking. If you long for a unhurried Xinjiang trip, feel free to call Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (180-9596-9599) for details. The journey is long, the scenery is beautiful, and may you ride this ‘moving home’ to encounter your own time in the Western Regions.
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