2026 Sichuan Chengdu Panda Special Train Comfort No. 5 9 Month Schedule + Ticket Prices + Official Website Booking Guide

Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Panda Special Train ‘Ease’ of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
🚂✨ [New Slow Travel Style: Traveling Through Xinjiang for 16 Days on the Panda Special Train]
If you’re tired of the usual travel pace—rushing between attractions, switching hotels, and dragging luggage—why not try a ‘moving home’? The Panda Special Train ‘Ease’ is a railway travel product centered on comfort, immersion, and cultural experiences. In 2026, it will continue to depart from Chengdu, taking travelers north and south to explore the magnificent landscapes of Xinjiang. Unlike regular trains, the ‘Ease’ itself is part of the journey: The train features a panda-themed dining car, a leisure bar car, private bathroom compartments, and onboard medical and service staff accompanying you throughout, truly realizing ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you’re in the picture.’
🌄 In-Depth Experience of Routes and Destinations
In 2026, the ‘Ease’ focuses on the ’16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang,’ covering classic areas like Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old City, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural interaction: it includes serene moments by lakes and mountains, as well as opportunities to participate in family tea gatherings and handicraft experiences with various ethnic groups.
The train passes through northern Xinjiang’s forest lakes, the Yili River Valley’s flower seas, the Pamir Plateau’s snow-capped mountains, and southern Xinjiang’s oasis ancient cities, offering a vast geographical span and rich landscape diversity. Notably, the itinerary includes a drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway (subject to weather and road conditions), known as ‘one of China’s most beautiful roads,’ connecting the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains with canyons, grasslands, and snow peaks complementing each other—a dream route for photographers and self-driving enthusiasts.
Please note that the specific order of visits, duration of stops, and availability of some attractions may be reasonably adjusted due to factors such as season, climate, traffic, or scenic area management policies. The final details will be based on the confirmed itinerary.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on the Original Local Draft)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate

🚂✨[New Slow Travel Style: Traveling Through Xinjiang for 16 Days on the Panda Special Train] D3 Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Tour → Special Welcome Dinner → Transfer to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups → Colorful Beach Landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Tour → Transfer to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Transfer to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Folk Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups → Tashkurgan County
D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grass Beach → Stone City Ruins →白沙湖 (Baisha Lake) → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → High-Platform Residences → Transfer to Turpan

If you’re tired of the usual travel pace—rushing between attractions, switching hotels, and dragging luggage—why not try a ‘moving home’? The Panda Special Train ‘Ease’ is a railway travel product centered on comfort, immersion, and cultural experiences. In 2026, it will continue to depart from Chengdu, taking travelers north and south to explore the magnificent landscapes of Xinjiang. Unlike regular trains, the ‘Ease’ itself is part of the journey: The train features a panda-themed dining car, a leisure bar car, private bathroom compartments, and onboard medical and service staff accompanying you throughout, truly realizing ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you’re in the picture.’ D13 Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well Visit → Depart for Return
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
> Note:All transportation connections and ground tours in the itinerary are completed by local air-conditioned tour buses. The train primarily serves for overnight accommodation and long-distance travel.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on the Original Local Draft)
First Session:
Departure Date:May 20
Enjoyable Return Pavilion (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Return Pavilion (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 15,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Lodge (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 27,980 RMB/person

🌄 In-Depth Experience of Routes and DestinationsPanda Elegant Residence (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28,980 RMB/person

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
Panda Joy Mansion (Deluxe Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Sessions:
Departure Dates:June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16, 2026
Enjoyable Return Pavilion (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Return Pavilion (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 16,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 17,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Lodge (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Residence (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 29,980 RMB/person
Panda Joy Mansion (Deluxe Double Room):69,980 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as session and room type availability. The final price will be based on the signed travel contract.

In 2026, the ‘Ease’ focuses on the ’16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang,’ covering classic areas like Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old City, Flaming Mountain, and Grape Valley. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural interaction: it includes serene moments by lakes and mountains, as well as opportunities to participate in family tea gatherings and handicraft experiences with various ethnic groups.📞 How to Register?
Currently, you can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Phone Inquiry:Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
WeChat Inquiry:Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
It is recommended to provide information such as the number of travelers, preferred berth (upper/lower), and departure city (Chengdu or Lanzhou) in advance, so customer service can help match the appropriate session and room type. Specific details like meeting time, document requirements, and luggage restrictions will be communicated by the travel agency staff after registration is confirmed.
🧳 Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions typically include:
✅ Round-trip train sleeper berth (according to selected room type)
✅ Ground transportation as per itinerary (air-conditioned tour bus)
✅ First admission tickets to scenic spots (e.g., Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Karez Well, etc.)

The train passes through northern Xinjiang’s forest lakes, the Yili River Valley’s flower seas, the Pamir Plateau’s snow-capped mountains, and southern Xinjiang’s oasis ancient cities, offering a vast geographical span and rich landscape diversity. Notably, the itinerary includes a drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway (subject to weather and road conditions), known as ‘one of China’s most beautiful roads,’ connecting the northern and southern Tianshan Mountains with canyons, grasslands, and snow peaks complementing each other—a dream route for photographers and self-driving enthusiasts.✅ All meals (including special welcome dinner, fruit feast, etc.)
✅ Professional guide services for ground tours
✅ Train steward and basic onboard medical support
Exclusions:Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded activities, single room supplement (if applicable), etc.
> All service content, cancellation and change rules, and insurance arrangements are implemented in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations. Specific details are subject to the actual consultation results and the signed electronic/paper travel contract.
📌 Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring a windproof jacket, sunscreen, and comfortable hiking shoes.
Some sections have high altitudes (e.g., the Pamir Plateau). Please inform the travel agency in advance if you have any special health conditions.
For cultural experience activities in the itinerary, just respect local customs; there’s no need to be overly nervous.
Train room types are limited. For popular sessions (e.g., summer vacation), it is advisable to confirm your seat as early as possible.
This journey is not a rushed check-in trip but a slowly unfolding border region panorama. Sitting by the window, watch snow-capped mountains pass by, grasslands spread out, and lakes mirror the sky—the ‘Ease’ makes distant places no longer far away and returns travel to a state of calm. 🌿
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