Panda Special Train Comfort Fare Spring Schedule 2026 Departure Time
Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Panda Special Train An Yi Hao at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
🚂 [Panda Special Train An Yi Hao:A 16-Day Moving Scenic Route Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang] 🌄
I. Route Highlights: A Moving ‘Five-Star Observation Deck’
As a benchmark product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the Panda Special Train An Yi Hao adopts the design concept of ‘the train moves with the scenery, traveling day and night,’ upgrading traditional train travel into a mobile resort experience integrating accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. The train features all-soft-sleeper carriages, each equipped with a bathroom, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. Passengers can rest comfortably during nighttime travel, while at daytime stops, the train transforms into a ‘mobile observation deck,’ creating a dynamic tableau with natural landscapes like the Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, and lakes.
📌 Special Services:
▶ Each carriage is assigned a dedicated butler, providing 24-hour luggage assistance and scenic spot commentary services
▶ The dining car offers meals, with daily rotating Xinjiang specialty dishes (e.g., hand-pilaf, baked buns, big plate chicken)
▶ Regular cultural experience activities of various ethnic groups (e.g., Dombra performances by various ethnic groups, dance lessons by various ethnic groups)
II. Simplified Itinerary (2026 Version)
According to the latest schedule from Xinjiang Railway, the An Yi Hao will operate 8 trips in 2026, covering the prime tourism season from May to September. The specific itinerary is as follows:
📅 D1:Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi
▶ The special train departs in the evening and arrives in the morning, allowing passengers to enjoy the Gobi sunset from the train
📅 D2:Free time in Urumqi
▶ Recommended visits: Xinjiang Museum (to see the Loulan mummies), International Grand Bazaar (to buy dried fruits)
📅 D3:Tianshan Tianchi Lake → Beitun
▶ Take the shuttle bus to the top of Maya Mountain for a panoramic view of Tianchi Lake
🚂[Panda Special Train An Yi Hao: A 16-Day Moving Scenic Route Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang] 🌄▶ Enjoy specialty dishes like Tianshan Snow Lotus Stewed Chicken at the evening banquet
📅 D4:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village
▶ Cross the Gurbantünggüt Desert and observe naturally growing animals
▶ Arrive at Hemu Village, known as ‘the last piece of pure land,’ and stay in Tuvan log cabins
📅 D5:Kanas Lake Cruise → Jadengyu
▶ Take a boat tour of the color-changing lake, searching for traces of the lake monster legend
▶ Hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay)
📅 D6:Jadengyu → Kazakh Home Visit → Colorful Beach
▶ Experience making naan bread and milking cows at a local resident’s home
▶ Photograph the sunset over the Yadan landform at Colorful Beach in the evening
📅 D7:Sayram Lake → Yining
▶ Take a 360° tour around the lake, passing by attractions like Dianjiangtai and Swan Paradise
▶ Overnight in Yining, with the option to taste handmade ice cream at Kazanqi Folk Village at your own expense
📅 D8:Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak
▶ Ride horses across the alpine grassland and visit the summer pastures of local ethnic groups
▶ Wait for the sunset over the Kaidu River at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns in the evening
I. Route Highlights: A Moving ‘Five-Star Observation Deck’📅 D9:Duku Highway → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
▶ Traverse ‘China’s most beautiful highway,’ experiencing the climate of four seasons in one day
▶ Explore the Danxia landform of the Keziliya Red Mountain Canyon
📅 D10:Kashgar → Karakul Lake
▶ Obtain a permit and then head to the Pamir Plateau
▶ Get a close-up view of the reflection of Muztagh Ata Peak and interact with local ethnic groups
📅 D11:Tashkurgan → Golden Grassland → Stone Fortress
▶ Photograph the morning mist and light over the Stone Fortress ruins at dawn
▶ Stop for photos at白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) along the way (pay attention to high-altitude sun protection)
📅 D12:Kashgar Old City → High Platform Dwellings
▶ Stroll through century-old tea houses and watch traditional musical instrument performances by various ethnic groups
▶ Visit an intangible cultural heritage workshop for pottery making
📅 D13:Turpan Grape Valley
▶ Enter a drying house to experience the process of making raisins
▶ Taste over 20 varieties of grapes, including Thompson Seedless and Milk Grape
📅 D14:Flaming Mountains → Karez Well System
As a benchmark product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the Panda Special Train An Yi Hao adopts the design concept of ‘the train moves with the scenery, traveling day and night,’ upgrading traditional train travel into a mobile resort experience integrating accommodation, dining, and sightseeing. The train features all-soft-sleeper carriages, each equipped with a bathroom, constant-temperature air conditioning, and large viewing windows. Passengers can rest comfortably during nighttime travel, while at daytime stops, the train transforms into a ‘mobile observation deck,’ creating a dynamic tableau with natural landscapes like the Tianshan Mountains, grasslands, and lakes.▶ Measure the ground temperature (can reach 70°C+ in summer)
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Registration and Booking Consultation Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
▶ Visit the underground water conservancy project and learn about the water management wisdom of various ethnic groups
📅 D15-16:Return to Lanzhou/Chengdu
▶ The special train returns along the Hexi Corridor, allowing passengers to freely exchange travel experiences
III. Price Information (2026 Prices)
According to the latest quotation from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, the An Yi Hao implements a ‘cabin-based pricing’ system, with price differences between room types mainly reflecting space and supporting services:
🎫 Room Type Price List:
▶ Economy Quadruple Room (Lexiang Guige):
Upper berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9280 RMB/person
▶ Standard Quadruple Room (Panda Guige):
Upper berth 16980 RMB/person | Lower berth 17980 RMB/person
▶ Deluxe Quadruple Room (Panda Yashe/Yaju):
Upper berth 27980-28980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28980-29980 RMB/person
▶ Deluxe Double Room (Panda Yuefu):
59980 RMB/person (first trip) → 69980 RMB/person (subsequent trips)
📌 Price Includes:
📌 Special Services:✔ Full-trip soft sleeper accommodation on the special train (including bathroom)
✔ 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including 6 specialty meals)
✔ First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots
✔ Dual service: professional guide + train butler
⚠ ️ Special Notes:
▶ The first trip on May 20th enjoys early bird discounts; prices for subsequent trips may fluctuate with the market
▶ Children’s price (ages 6-12) is 70% of the adult price, and they must occupy a bed
▶ Specific prices are subject to the signed tourism contract; real-time availability can be checked via Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
IV. Registration Method
📞 #☎️ Consultation:Call Manager Wang Fei at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
💬 #Wang Fei Consultation:Add Manager Wang Fei at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
⏰ Office Hours:Monday to Sunday 9:00-21:00 (open on holidays)
V. Fee and Service Description
💰 Fees Not Included:
✖ Personal expenses (e.g., consumption, optional activities)
✖ Travel accident insurance (recommended to purchase on your own)
▶ Each carriage is assigned a dedicated butler, providing 24-hour luggage assistance and scenic spot commentary services✖ Permit processing fee (Kashgar section requires on-site payment)
📜 Service Standards:
▶ Vehicle:The special train uses customized air-conditioned soft-sleeper carriages, with a maximum capacity of 32 passengers per carriage
▶ Dining:Meals are prepared on-site by a professional chef team, with seasonal fruits provided daily
▶ Guide:Certified guides are on duty, with each group equipped with 1 national guide + 1 local guide
▶ Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance (it is recommended that tourists purchase additional personal accident insurance)
⚠ ️ Important Reminders:
▶ In case of force majeure (e.g., extreme weather, railway maintenance), the itinerary may be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement
▶ The specific departure time of the special train is subject to the final order from the railway department; the travel agency will notify passengers 7 days in advance
▶ Registration requires a valid ID document; foreign tourists need to submit additional materials for foreign-related tourism approval
VI. Pre-Trip Recommended Checklist
🧳 Documents:Valid ID/Passport, Permit (needed for Kashgar section)
👗 Clothing:Jacket (for plateau section), Sun-protective clothing, Comfortable sports shoes
💊 Medications:Motion sickness medicine, Altitude sickness medication, Stomach medicine
📷 Equipment:Power bank, Camera, Tripod (for star photography)
🎁 Souvenirs:Empty suitcase (for purchasing dried fruits, handicrafts)
🌄 This 16-day journey across northern and southern Xinjiang will take you through four major landform zones: desert, grassland, snow mountain, and canyon, offering an in-depth experience of the traditional cultures of various ethnic groups. Whether it’s the lake and mountain scenery of Kanas or the vibrant atmosphere of Kashgar Old City, the An Yi Hao will present a multi-dimensional Xinjiang in the most comfortable way. Contact Manager Wang Fei now to secure your spot and make this moving visual feast an unforgettable memory of 2026!
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