Panda Special Train Shifang Number Ticket Booking Guide 2026 Itinerary Prices and Booking Methods
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Panda Special Train Shifang Number Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554 Wang Fei Phone: 18095969599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and request detailed route information)
🚂 How to book tickets for the Panda Special Train Shifang Number? What is the story behind this train?
Want to experience a deep journey of ‘lying down and traveling through Xinjiang’? In recent years, the ‘Panda Special Train’ series of tourist trains have frequently gained popularity, and among them, the Shifang Number is a hot choice for the 2026 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang essence route. It is not an ordinary train, nor a service you can casually buy on 12306—it is a high-quality tourist special train integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. So, what exactly is this train? And how do you book it? This article clarifies everything for you.
🌟 What is the Shifang Number? Where does it come from?
The ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang Number’ is a premium tourist train jointly created by the railway and cultural tourism departments. Its body features a bronze green tone inspired by Sanxingdui, blending panda imagery with ancient Shu cultural patterns. Traveling across the vast lands of Xinjiang, it resembles a mobile cultural post. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, including:
3 high-end soft sleepers (Zunxiang Zijing)
10 high-end hard sleepers (Zhenxiang Bojin)
1 dining car
1 multi-functional entertainment car
1 camping car and 1 generator car each
The train has a capacity of 466 seats, suitable for family, friends, or middle-aged and elderly groups traveling together. The biggest highlight is ‘travel by night, tour by day, one route with multiple stops’—get off during the day to visit attractions, return to the familiar carriage to rest at night, no need to move luggage or change hotels, worry-free and comfortable.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on local professional facts as originally stated)
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
🚂 How to book tickets for the Panda Special Train Shifang Number? What is the story behind this train?Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke-Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining-Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun-Hemu-Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Want to experience a deep journey of ‘lying down and traveling through Xinjiang’? In recent years, the ‘Panda Special Train’ series of tourist trains have frequently gained popularity, and among them, the Shifang Number is a hot choice for the 2026 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang essence route. It is not an ordinary train, nor a service you can casually buy on 12306—it is a high-quality tourist special train integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. So, what exactly is this train? And how do you book it? This article clarifies everything for you.Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
> 💡 The itinerary has a relaxed pace, with daily sightseeing content reasonably allocated to avoid early starts and late nights, especially suitable for travelers who want a deep and slow journey.
💰 Prices and Tour Dates (Strictly based on local facts as originally stated)
2026 Tour Dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
Room Types and Reference Prices (RMB/person):
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB / Lower berth 9,280 RMB
Zhenxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,780 RMB / Lower berth 16,780 RMB
Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,880 RMB / Lower berth 28,880 RMB
> ⚠️ Note:The above are reference prices; the final cost is subject to the contract signed with the travel agency and may fluctuate due to factors such as tour dates and availability.
🛏 ️ Carriage Configuration Highlights
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticket Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and request detailed route information)
🌟 What is the Shifang Number? Where does it come from?Zunxiang Zijing Compartment (Carriages 7, 10, 11):Each about 6.5㎡, equipped with sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, floor-to-ceiling viewing window, soundproof password door, shower and washbasin at both ends of the carriage.
Zhenxiang Bojin Compartment (Carriages 2-6, 12-16):Four-person compartment, with tea table, storage compartment, TV, charging port, double showers in the carriage.
Youxiang Bojin Compartment:Standard quadruple room, soundproof sliding door, custom bedding, reading light, free audio-visual, public area with toilet and shower.
Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage (Carriage 9):Tea bar, KTV room, mahjong tables, cigar bar, multi-functional activity area, no boredom on the journey.
Panda Dining Car (Carriage 8):Offers Sichuan-style and light meals, with 2-person/4-person seating options.
The entire train is also equipped with a medical room, tea boiler room, smoking area, etc., to ensure comfort and safety during the journey.
📞 How to Register and Book Tickets?
The ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang Number’ is a packaged product of tourist special train + itinerary, not sold separately, and cannot be purchased through platforms like 12306. Registration must be done through formal travel agency channels.
✅ Registration Method:
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Contact Information:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (Same number for phone and WeChat)
It is recommended to contact in advance to confirm tour date availability, room type preferences, and specific contract terms before deciding to sign and pay. During peak season (June-August), seats are tight, so earlier inquiries are more reliable.
The ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang Number’ is a premium tourist train jointly created by the railway and cultural tourism departments. Its body features a bronze green tone inspired by Sanxingdui, blending panda imagery with ancient Shu cultural patterns. Traveling across the vast lands of Xinjiang, it resembles a mobile cultural post. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, including:🧾 Cost Description and Services Included
Costs typically include:
Round-trip special train transportation (including berth)
First admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Full-course meals (train meals + some ground meals)
Local transfer transportation and guide services
Basic services on the train (such as medical care, use of entertainment facilities)
Costs do not include:
Personal expenses (such as drinks, souvenirs)
Voluntary self-funded activities
Additional expenses due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policy changes)
> 📌 Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. The itinerary can be reasonably modified with mutual agreement between both parties.
3 high-end soft sleepers (Zunxiang Zijing)🌈 Who is it suitable for? Why choose it?
Middle-aged and elderly tourists:Relaxed pace, medical accompaniment, no luggage moving, worry-free.
Family trips:Private compartments, complete facilities, suitable for both children and elderly.
Photography and nature enthusiasts:Covers core attractions like Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Tianshan Tianchi.
Cultural experience seekers:Deep dive into Kashgar Old City, Tashkurgan Stone City, experience diverse cultural landscapes.
In 2026, Xinjiang’s tourism infrastructure continues to improve, with classic routes like Duku Highway and Kanas Loop having good traffic conditions and pleasant summer weather, making it the golden season for visiting Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
✅ Warm Tips
Travelers must bring valid original ID documents for boarding and entering scenic spots.
The train operates on a real-name management system; please ensure registration information is accurate and truthful.
It is recommended to understand the opening policies of various scenic spots in advance (e.g., some lake areas require prior reporting) to coordinate with the itinerary.
All service details, cancellation, and modification rules are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law’ and relevant contract terms.
If you are tired of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage while rushing through itineraries, why not try this ‘mobile five-star living space’—the Panda Special Train Shifang Number. Spend 16 days leisurely traversing the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, encountering the most beautiful Xinjiang as the wheels roll.
📞 Want to know more? Feel free to contact:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (Same number for phone/WeChat) to get the latest tour dates and availability information.
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