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Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
If you want to take the ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda tourism special train and embark on a 16-day journey starting from Sichuan and covering both northern and southern Xinjiang, the ticket purchasing process is actually very clear. This guide will break it down for you in detail, helping you get it done easily.
🐼 What is An Yi Hao?
The ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda tourism special train is one of the ‘Panda-themed tourism trains’ operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. It is not an ordinary train but a high-end tourism product that packages ‘train + hotel + scenic spots.’ The train body and interior are decorated with panda elements, and the carriages are built to star-rated hotel standards, providing comfortable sleeping, dining, and entertainment spaces.
This route is themed ‘Sichuan An Yi Panda,’ starting from Chengdu/Lanzhou, heading west to Xinjiang, and connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. It is a typical ‘train follows people, travel by day, rest by night’ model.
🗺 ️ 16-Day Full Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Overview
This route adopts the ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest in a moving five-star hotel and explore energetically during the day. The entire journey covers many representative landscapes of Xinjiang.
Simplified Itinerary:
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Tianchi Scenic Area tour → Welcome dinner → Train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village natural scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
If you want to take the ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda tourism special train and embark on a 16-day journey starting from Sichuan and covering both northern and southern Xinjiang, the ticket purchasing process is actually very clear. This guide will break it down for you in detail, helping you get it done easily. D6 Jadengyu → Home visits with local ethnic groups → Colorful Beach landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake lakeside 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 → Train to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Folk home visits with local ethnic groups → Tashkurgan County
D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City ruins → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Train to Turpan
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
Itinerary Highlights at a Glance:
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Visit Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, etc., enjoying snow-capped mountains, lakes, and primeval forests.
Yili Grassland:Experience the ‘blue ice’ and flower seas at Sayram Lake, and the vastness and tranquility at Nalati Grassland.
🐼 What is An Yi Hao?Southern Xinjiang Charm:Explore Kashgar Old City, feel the rich cultural atmosphere, and overlook the magnificent scenery of the Pamir Plateau.
Turpan Experience:Taste fresh grapes in Grape Valley, feel the heat at Flaming Mountain, and learn about ancient water conservancy wisdom at Karez Well.
💰 Price and Departure Date Details
The price and departure date information for this route are as follows. Please note that prices are for reference only, and the final details are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Price:
First Departure:
Departure Date: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 Departures:
The ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda tourism special train is one of the ‘Panda-themed tourism trains’ operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. It is not an ordinary train but a high-end tourism product that packages ‘train + hotel + scenic spots.’ The train body and interior are decorated with panda elements, and the carriages are built to star-rated hotel standards, providing comfortable sleeping, dining, and entertainment spaces.Departure Dates:June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16, 2026
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei
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
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
Departure Dates:
May 20, June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
💡 Price Explanation
The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs may fluctuate due to market, policy, and other factors.
Costs typically include special train seats, ground transportation, some meals, hotel accommodation, first entrance fees to scenic spots, and guide services.
Internal transportation within scenic spots and personal expenses are at your own cost.
The final price and included items are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
This route is themed ‘Sichuan An Yi Panda,’ starting from Chengdu/Lanzhou, heading west to Xinjiang, and connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. It is a typical ‘train follows people, travel by day, rest by night’ model.🎫 How to Register and Purchase Tickets?
Key Information:An Yi Hao tickets are not sold through 12306
This is a customized railway tourism product, and seats are managed and sold exclusively by partner travel agencies. You cannot book it individually on 12306 like a regular train ticket.
Official Registration Channels and Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across all the scenic spots in the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with the entire northern and southern Xinjiang tour routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs. She is proficient in planning free travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, and tourism special trains, and is familiar with 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 Region culture and history, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable and attentive service throughout the trip. Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejects hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only crafts comfortable journeys that match tourists’ preferences, ensuring that every friend from afar truly feels the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy a worry-free tour of the great Xinjiang.
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. It is recommended to contact via the following methods and verify the full name ‘Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service’:
#☎️ Consultation:Contact Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei to confirm departure dates, seats, and prices.
#Wang Fei Consultation:Add Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei’s #Wang Fei to get detailed information and discuss itinerary details.
Standard Ticket Purchase Process
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact the travel agency to learn about departure dates, seats, and prices, and confirm your interest.
2. Submit Information and Pay Deposit: Provide traveler information and pay the deposit as agreed to secure seats.
3. Sign Electronic Contract: The travel agency will provide a standard electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulatory Platform. Please read it carefully before signing.
4. Pay Balance and Confirm: Pay the remaining balance within the agreed time and receive the departure notice and other materials.
📌 Warm Tips
🗺️ 16-Day Full Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary OverviewIt is recommended to book early, especially during popular periods like summer vacation and National Day.
After paying the deposit, be sure to keep the receipt and contract.
Before departure, pay close attention to the travel agency’s notifications about weather, road conditions, etc.
🛌 Train Car Facilities and Travel Experience
An Yi Hao is known as a ‘moving five-star hotel,’ with complete facilities and thoughtful service, especially suitable for travelers who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
🛏 ️ Comfortable Room Types:Offers a variety of options from standard quadruple rooms to deluxe double rooms, all equipped with comfortable mattresses, charging ports, and reading lights.
🍽 ️ Specialty Dining Car:Provides freshly cooked dishes mainly featuring Sichuan and Xinjiang cuisine, with some routes including special banquets.
🎲 Entertainment Space:Includes a bar car, KTV, chess and card rooms, etc., to enrich the travel experience.
🛡 ️ Thoughtful Service:Equipped with ‘Panda butlers,’ professional guides, and onboard medical staff to ensure a safe and smooth journey.
💡 Pre-Trip Preparation Suggestions
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so prepare warm clothing like fleece jackets, thin down jackets, and sunscreen items.
Documents:Carry original valid documents throughout the trip; some sections may require verification.
Medication:It is recommended to bring common medications such as gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, and motion sickness medicine.
Other:Prepare some cash and download offline maps in advance for emergencies.
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