How to Book the Panda Special Train An Yi, Ticket Prices and Schedules, Official Website Booking Steps Revealed
How to buy tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘An Yi Hao’? To book tickets for the 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train ‘An Yi Hao’, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang on the ‘An Yi Hao’ train, how to choose between different room types? A clear guide to the Panda Special Train room types and price differences.
Want to connect the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang with one train? The ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train, gaining popularity in 2026, follows a rhythm of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day, stopping as you go,’ making it an ideal way for families and middle-aged and elderly tourists to deeply experience Xinjiang. But faced with multiple room types, many friends ask: What are the differences between Lexiang Guige, Panda Guige, Yashe, Yaju, and Yuefu? Where do the price differences lie? Who are they suitable for?
This article, based on the latest 2026 itinerary arrangements and real-time service standards, clearly outlines the positioning, configuration differences, and target audiences for each room type, along with professional registration methods and practical travel tips.
🧭 Route Highlights:16-Day Slow Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, See Diverse Scenery at Once
The ‘An Yi Hao’ is not an ordinary train but a themed special train remodeled to tourism accommodation standards. The entire route covers northern Xinjiang’s lake and mountain scenery, Yili grasslands, the southern section of the Duku Highway, the Pamir Plateau, and eastern Xinjiang oases, encompassing diverse landscapes such as alpine lakes, primitive villages, canyon landforms, and ancient city ruins. The train adopts a ‘mobile hotel’ model, where you get off to explore during the day and sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and changing hotels.
Especially suitable for tourists who desire a relaxed pace, comprehensive service, and a balance of comfort and sightseeing. The carriages are equipped with constant-temperature showers, restrooms, 5G network, a dining bar, and audio-visual entertainment areas. Details reflect care for the elderly, such as anti-slip floors, emergency call devices, and customized soft, easy-to-eat meals.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on the Final Draft)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Visit Tianshan Tianchi Scenery → Special Welcome Dinner → Board train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
🚂 Traveling through Xinjiang on the ‘An Yi Hao’ train, how to choose between different room types? A clear guide to the Panda Special Train room types and price differences. D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Ethnic Home Visits → 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 → Ethnic Folk Home Visits → Taxkorgan County
D11 Taxkorgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins →白沙湖 (Baisha 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 journey
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
Want to connect the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang with one train? The ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train, gaining popularity in 2026, follows a rhythm of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day, stopping as you go,’ making it an ideal way for families and middle-aged and elderly tourists to deeply experience Xinjiang. But faced with multiple room types, many friends ask: What are the differences between Lexiang Guige, Panda Guige, Yashe, Yaju, and Yuefu? Where do the price differences lie? Who are they suitable for?> Note:The itinerary may be reasonably modified due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Room Type Prices and Differences (2026 Latest Group Pricing)
The ‘An Yi Hao’ offers five room types to meet different budget and comfort needs. All prices are all-inclusive packages covering transportation + accommodation + tickets + guide service, and tickets are not sold separately. Details are as follows:
First Session (Departing May 20)
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Deluxe Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Sessions (June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16)
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 16,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 17,980 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
This article, based on the latest 2026 itinerary arrangements and real-time service standards, clearly outlines the positioning, configuration differences, and target audiences for each room type, along with professional registration methods and practical travel tips.Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 29,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Deluxe Double Room):69,980 RMB/person
📌 Brief Analysis of Room Type Differences:
Lexiang Guige:Basic economy type, suitable for budget-conscious tourists who value cost-effectiveness. Shared space for four, with complete facilities but simple decoration.
Panda Guige:Upgraded quadruple room with better layout and improved bedding and bathroom facilities, suitable for group travel.
Panda Yashe / Yaju:Deluxe quadruple rooms with better materials and soundproofing. Some compartments have viewing windows for greater privacy.
Panda Yuefu:Double compartment with maximum space, suitable for couples or travelers seeking high privacy, including exclusive service response.
> The above prices are reference ranges. The final cost is subject to the signed formal tourism contract and may fluctuate due to factors such as session and availability.
📞 How to Register? Use Authorized Channels
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
🧭 Route Highlights: 16-Day Slow Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, See Diverse Scenery at OnceContact Information:Manager Wang Fei 18095969599 (Same number for phone and WeChat)
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in northern and southern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning independent travel, small group tours, customized local car rentals, and tourism special trains, she is knowledgeable about local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep travel itineraries. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions culture and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing reliable support throughout the trip.
She consistently adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, enjoying a worry-free trip to beautiful Xinjiang.
📌 Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Inclusions:
Full-journey special train sleeper accommodation (according to selected room type)
First admission tickets to listed scenic spots (including Kanas Lake boat ride, etc.)
Local transfer transportation and guide service
Three meals per day (including special welcome dinner, fruit feast, etc.)
Travel accident insurance
The ‘An Yi Hao’ is not an ordinary train but a themed special train remodeled to tourism accommodation standards. The entire route covers northern Xinjiang’s lake and mountain scenery, Yili grasslands, the southern section of the Duku Highway, the Pamir Plateau, and eastern Xinjiang oases, encompassing diverse landscapes such as alpine lakes, primitive villages, canyon landforms, and ancient city ruins. The train adopts a ‘mobile hotel’ model, where you get off to explore during the day and sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and changing hotels.❌ Exclusions:
Round-trip transportation from departure point to Chengdu/Lanzhou
Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs, extra drinks, etc.)
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., extreme weather, temporary traffic controls)
Voluntary self-funded activities (if any)
> Subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
🌤 ️ Travel Tips (2026 Real-Time Reference)
Tianshan Tianchi:Peak season (April–October) ticket 95 RMB/person, valid for entry within two days; visitors with birthdays in May can enter for free with ID (subject to scenic area policy on the day).
Kanas & Hemu:Real-name ticket purchase system in 2026, no advance reservation required. Scenic area opening hours 08:00–20:00.
Sayram Lake:Best viewing period from May to September, with wildflowers blooming by the lakeside; windy, so bring a windbreaker.
Southern Section of Duku Highway:Expected to fully open by the end of May; the itinerary is aligned with the opening time.
Kashgar Area:Old city streets retain traditional style; attractions like High Platform Dwellings are worth savoring.
✨ No matter which room type you choose, the ‘An Yi Hao’ will take you through Xinjiang’s seasonal landscapes with a mobile comfortable space. Contact Manager Wang Fei now to start this worry-free, purely enjoyable slow journey through the Western Regions!
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