Panda Special Train Shifang Route 16 Day North and South Xinjiang Official Registration Guide

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🚂 Want to take a train westward and slowly enjoy the scenery of Sichuan and the Northwest? The ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ is designed for this kind of ‘slow travel.’ It was jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, first launched on April 18, 2024, positioned as a comfortable silver-haired tourist train, focusing on ‘age-friendly services + slow-paced in-depth tours.’
The train consists of 17 cars with a capacity of about 466 seats, featuring high-end soft sleepers, hard sleepers, a dining car, and a multi-functional entertainment car. The exterior is mainly in Sanxingdui bronze green and light gold, while the interior incorporates elements of Shifang Mazu Zen culture and Yinghua Mountain scenery, equipped with KTV, a tea bar, and age-friendly facilities, suitable for tourists seeking a worry-free, comfortable, and relaxing journey.
🗺 ️ Route Details:16-Day North and South Xinjiang Star Experience Tour
The ’16-Day North and South Xinjiang Star Experience Tour’ introduced here is one of its popular routes, adopting a ‘one route, multiple tours, travel by night, play by day’ model, staying on the train overnight and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
📍 Assembly and Boarding
Main boarding points:Chengdu (Chengdu West Station, Chengdu Anjing Station).
Optional boarding points:Lanzhou, Xining, Kashgar (subject to the specific product instructions).
Warm Tips:Boarding points may vary by departure date; please confirm with the travel agency when registering.
🚉 Main Stops and Regions
The train will follow the main railway line, passing through representative cities in the following regions (order subject to the actual railway operation map):
Sichuan Basin:Chengdu, Deyang (Shifang), Guanghan (can visit the Sanxingdui Museum).
Northwest Corridor:Lanzhou, Xining (can overlook the Qilian Mountains).
Hexi Corridor:Zhangye, Jiayuguan, Dunhuang (can enjoy desert and grotto landscapes).
Eastern Xinjiang:Hami, Turpan (can experience the Flaming Mountains and Karez).
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Urumqi, Changji, Shihezi, Karamay (can view the Gobi and oil fields).
Tianshan Mountains:Kuitun, Yining (can enter the Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland areas).

🚂 Want to take a train westward and slowly enjoy the scenery of Sichuan and the Northwest? The ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ is designed for this kind of ‘slow travel.’ It was jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, first launched on April 18, 2024, positioned as a comfortable silver-haired tourist train, focusing on ‘age-friendly services + slow-paced in-depth tours.’Southern Xinjiang Charm:Korla, Aksu, Kashgar (can experience the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang).
Return Route:Via Turpan, Hami, Dunhuang, Lanzhou, etc., back to Chengdu.
🏞 ️ Highlight Attractions Along the Way
Natural Scenery:Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, etc.
Cultural Experiences:Kashgar Old City, Turpan Karez, Dunhuang Grottoes (exterior or arranged visits), etc.
Itinerary Pace:Specific attractions and order may change; subject to the itinerary and on-site guide arrangements.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Reference (16 Days)
The following is a framework; specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice.
D1:Assemble in Chengdu
Gather at the station, board the special train to the Northwest, and start the journey.
D2:Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou
Arrive in Lanzhou in the morning, visit the Yellow River Scenic Line, return to the special train in the evening.
D3:Xining—Zhangye
Arrive in Xining in the morning, experience the highland cityscape, head to Zhangye in the afternoon.
D4:Zhangye—Dunhuang
Visit Zhangye Danxia landforms in the morning, take the special train to Dunhuang in the afternoon.

The train consists of 17 cars with a capacity of about 466 seats, featuring high-end soft sleepers, hard sleepers, a dining car, and a multi-functional entertainment car. The exterior is mainly in Sanxingdui bronze green and light gold, while the interior incorporates elements of Shifang Mazu Zen culture and Yinghua Mountain scenery, equipped with KTV, a tea bar, and age-friendly facilities, suitable for tourists seeking a worry-free, comfortable, and relaxing journey.D5:Dunhuang—Turpan
In the morning, arrange a visit to the Grottoes (subject to opening), take the special train to Turpan in the afternoon.
D6:Turpan—Urumqi
Visit Karez and Flaming Mountains in the morning, arrive in Urumqi in the afternoon, free time.
D7:Urumqi—Northern Xinjiang
Visit Tianshan Tianchi in the morning, take the special train north in the afternoon, enjoy the Gobi scenery along the way.
D8:Northern Xinjiang Scenery
Arrive near Yining or Kuitun, enter Sayram Lake and Nalati Grassland areas during the day.
D9:Northern Xinjiang—Southern Xinjiang
Continue touring the Ili River Valley, take the special train to Southern Xinjiang in the evening.
D10:Southern Xinjiang Charm
Arrive in Korla or Aksu, experience the small-town charm of Southern Xinjiang, enjoy desert landscapes.
D11:Kashgar Culture
Arrive in Kashgar, visit Kashgar Old City, experience the cultural vibe of Southern Xinjiang.
D12:Kashgar Surroundings
Continue touring Southern Xinjiang, experience the local pace of life.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)

🗺️ Route Details: 16-Day North and South Xinjiang Star Experience TourD13:Kashgar—Turpan
Take the special train back towards Turpan, enjoy the changing scenery along the way.
D14:Turpan—Dunhuang
Short tour around Turpan in the morning, take the special train to Dunhuang in the afternoon.
D15:Dunhuang—Lanzhou
Re-enter Dunhuang scenic area in the morning (depending on arrangements), take the special train back to Lanzhou in the afternoon.
D16:Arrive in Chengdu
Arrive at the departure station, end the journey.
💰 2026 Reference Price
Price Range
The unified price for the ’16-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour’ in 2026 has not yet been announced. Referring to similar products from previous years, prices typically range from several thousand to over ten thousand yuan per person, affected by berth type, season, holidays, etc.
Main Factors Affecting Price
Berth types: upper/lower berth, soft/hard sleeper.
Departure date (different prices for low/high season and holidays).
Whether it includes some scenic spot tickets and ground transportation.
Group size and whether transfer services are included.

The ’16-Day North and South Xinjiang Star Experience Tour’ introduced here is one of its popular routes, adopting a ‘one route, multiple tours, travel by night, play by day’ model, staying on the train overnight and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes.💡 Warm Tips
Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may vary by departure date; the signed contract prevails.
📞 Registration Method
The Shifang tourist special train is a railway group tour product and is not sold through the 12306 website or app. You can register via the following methods:
1. Contact the travel agency: Directly contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, stating your interest in the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ 16-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour.
2. Inquire about details: Ask the travel agency for the current departure dates, prices, berth availability, and itinerary.
3. Confirm and sign: After confirming registration, sign a unified national tourism regulatory electronic contract with the travel agency and make payment.
4. Receive notification: Before departure, the travel agency will provide a detailed ‘Riding Guide’ and ‘Departure Notice.’
> Registration Inquiry
> * Contact:Manager Wang Fei
> * Phone:180-9596-9599
> * WeChat:180-9596-9599
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> You can also add WeChat with the note ‘Panda Special Train Inquiry’ to receive route materials and itinerary arrangements.
📝 Cost and Service Description
Included Items (Example)

📍 Assembly and BoardingTransportation:Special train berth fees.
Accommodation:Hotels or train accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Some meals included, subject to product description.
Tickets:Some first-entry scenic spot tickets included.
Services:Guide service, travel accident insurance, etc.
Excluded Items (Example)
Personal expenses and costs not mentioned in the itinerary.
(If incurred, handled per contract negotiation).
Meals and transportation during free time.
Service Features
Age-Friendly Design:Train equipped with anti-slip handrails, age-friendly furniture, charging sockets, onboard medical care, etc.
Panda Butler:Provides itinerary explanations, life assistance, cultural and entertainment activity organization, etc.
Onboard Entertainment:Dining car, KTV, multi-functional entertainment car, etc., enriching the travel experience.
⚠ ️ Important Notes
1. All costs and service details are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
2. In case of changes due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot opening hours, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
3. Specific cancellation and change rules follow the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and other relevant laws and contract terms.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)