Panda Special Train Shifang Number High End Tourist Train Detailed Explanation and Official Ticket Booking Process Guide
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Panda Train Shifang Number Ticket Booking Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Want to experience the ‘Panda Train · Shifang Number’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will answer the two core questions: ‘Which train is the Panda Train?’ and ‘How to book tickets for the Shifang Number?’, helping you plan your trip easily.
🐼 1. Panda Train · Shifang Number:What kind of train is it exactly?
In a nutshell:
The ‘Panda Train · Shifang Number’ is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, operated by the Chengdu Passenger Transport Section of China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. It is a mobile high-end hotel integrating ‘transportation + accommodation + tourism’.
Core features:
🚂 Train identity:It is not an ordinary passenger train but a Y-series tourist train. The body is painted with a fusion of Sanxingdui bronze green and light gold, decorated with ancient Shu bird patterns and panda elements, making it highly recognizable.
🛏 ️ Hardware configuration:The entire train consists of 17 cars, with a capacity of about 466 seats. It integrates accommodation, dining, and entertainment, featuring high-end soft sleepers, hard sleepers, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, and is equipped with shower facilities, KTV, mahjong tables, etc., offering comfort comparable to a mobile five-star hotel.
🗺 ️ Operating routes:Since its launch in 2024, it has expanded from the Sichuan-Qinghai line (connecting Sanxingdui and Jiuzhaigou) to long-distance cross-provincial routes like Xinjiang and Northeast China. The itinerary uses a ‘depart at night, arrive in the morning’ mode, allowing you to play during the day and rest on the train at night, saving time and effort.
> Conclusion:When you see ‘Panda Train · Shifang Number 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour’ on travel agencies or media, it refers to this train and its complete tourism package, not a separately sold Y-series train ticket.
🎫 2. How to book tickets for the Shifang Number? Channels and process
Want to experience the ‘Panda Train · Shifang Number’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will answer the two core questions: ‘Which train is the Panda Train?’ and ‘How to book tickets for the Shifang Number?’, helping you plan your trip easily.1. Key note: The train does not sell ‘bare tickets’
The Shifang Number adopts a one-stop package model of ‘ticket + accommodation + dining + guide + attractions’, and does not sell train tickets separately, nor can it be booked directly through platforms like 12306.
> Booking channels:Book through the railway’s official travel agency channels.
2. Official channel: Look for Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
According to the route information you provided, this product is registered and consulted by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. You can contact them through the following methods:
Consultation phone/WeChat:18095969599 (Manager Wang Fei)
> 💡 Tip
> There may be other travel agency agents online, but please refer to the route information in your hand. For accurate information, it is recommended to call 18095969599 directly for verification.
3. Standard booking process
1. Consultation: Call or add WeChat, inform the customer service of your intended route (e.g., 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour), travel dates, number of people, and preferred room type.
🐼 1. Panda Train · Shifang Number: What kind of train is it exactly?2. Confirm schedule and price: The customer service will check availability for schedules such as June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026, and provide an accurate quote.
3. Submit information and pay deposit: Provide traveler identity information for booking and insurance, and pay a deposit as guided by the customer service to secure your spot.
4. Sign electronic contract: After paying the deposit, you will receive an electronic contract. Carefully check key details like itinerary, schedule, and room type before signing.
5. Pay balance and receive notification: Pay the remaining amount within the agreed time, and you will receive a departure notice with meeting time and location before departure.
4. About prices and cancellation/changes
Price explanation:The price information you provided is as follows, with the final price based on the signed formal contract.
Premium Platinum:Upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Luxury Platinum:Upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Exclusive Purple Gold:Upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
Cancellation/change rules:Specific cancellation/change policies (e.g., penalty fees) will be detailed in the electronic contract. It is recommended to read carefully before signing or call 18095969599 for detailed inquiries.
🛌 3. Carriage reveal:How to choose your ‘mobile hotel’?
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Registration and Ticket Booking Consulting Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
In a nutshell:The Shifang Number offers various room types to meet different passenger needs. Below is a comparison of each carriage’s configuration:
| Room Type | Location | Layout and Facilities | Suitable For |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Platinum | – | Standard four-person room, soundproof sliding door, berths with charging ports and reading lights, TV in the room. Shared toilets, washrooms, and showers. | Passengers valuing cost-effectiveness and wanting space. |
| Luxury Platinum | Carriages 2-6<br>Carriages 12-16 | Each carriage has 10 four-person compartments, total 40 seats. Includes tea table, storage compartment, TV, etc. Two showers at each end of the carriage. | Passengers seeking comfort and privacy. |
| Exclusive Purple Gold | Carriages 7, 10, 11 | Each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, total 22 seats. Includes sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, etc. Showers and washbasins at each end of the carriage. | Passengers with high accommodation quality requirements, seeking private and high-end experiences. |
🚂 Public entertainment facilities
Multi-functional entertainment car (Carriage 9):Features a tea bar, KTV rooms, game rooms, etc.
Panda dining car (Carriage 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, allowing dining while enjoying the view.
Others:The train also has smoking areas, medical rooms, tea boiler rooms, etc.
The ‘Panda Train · Shifang Number’ is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, operated by the Chengdu Passenger Transport Section of China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. It is a mobile high-end hotel integrating ‘transportation + accommodation + tourism’.🗺 ️ 4. Itinerary overview:16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Essence Tour
This route uses a ‘train follows people’ mode, allowing you to experience the essence of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go. Below is a simple itinerary:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, 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
Core features: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
Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
✨ 5. Travel tips
Book early:Seats for the Southern and Northern Xinjiang route are tight during peak season (June-August), so it’s recommended to consult and secure spots months in advance.
Prepare documents:Bring valid original documents before travel, children bring household registration books for verification and check-in.
Pay attention to climate:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night and strong sunlight, so prepare sunscreen and warm clothing.
Health assessment:The itinerary involves high-altitude areas. If you have underlying conditions like cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases, be sure to inform honestly when registering and follow medical advice.
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