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Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Shifang Panda Special Train, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
🚂 [New Way of Slow Travel｜Travel Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang on the ‘Panda Special Train’, 16 Days with the Train Following You, No Hotel Changes]
Tired of rushed travel? Want to experience the vastness and magnificence of Xinjiang in a more relaxed way? In 2026, the ‘Shifang Panda Special Train’, as a ‘mobile comfortable station’, will launch a new slow travel model connecting Sichuan and Xinjiang. This themed tourist train, operated by the railway system, integrates accommodation, transportation, dining, and entertainment. During the day, you get off to visit key attractions, and at night, you sleep soundly in the smoothly running carriages, truly realizing a worry-free journey where ‘the train follows you, and you travel while the train stops’.
📍 Route Highlights:A Classic Panoramic Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang
This itinerary covers representative destinations including Kashgar Old City in Southern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), the Panlong Ancient Road, the Duku Highway in Central Xinjiang, Bayanbulak Swan Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas Lake in Northern Xinjiang, Hemu Village,五彩滩 (Colorful Beach), and in Eastern Xinjiang, Heavenly Lake Tianshan, the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, and Karez Well. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently move luggage or change hotels; all accommodation is on the train (except for a few cities where city hotels are arranged), greatly enhancing travel comfort, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families who prefer a relaxed pace and comprehensive service.
The carriage design incorporates Sanxingdui bronze green and panda elements, with interior configurations focusing on practicality and age-friendly details. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, with a capacity of 466 seats. It offers various room types, including the Premium Purple Gold (high-end quadruple room), Premium Platinum, and Superior Platinum (standard quadruple room). All are equipped with call buttons, charging sockets, TVs, and bathrooms or public shower facilities. Some compartments also feature sofas, round tables, and storage cabinets, balancing privacy and convenience.
Additionally, the train features a special multi-functional entertainment carriage (Car 9), including a tea bar, KTV rooms, mahjong tables, a cigar bar, and a leisure area. The dining car (Car 8) offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving a fusion of Sichuan cuisine and local specialties along the route. Other facilities include a medical room, a tea boiler room, and a smoking area, ensuring a safe and comfortable journey.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on the Final Local Draft)
🚂 [New Way of Slow Travel｜Travel Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang on the ‘Panda Special Train’, 16 Days with the Train Following You, No Hotel Changes]Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, Departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Leisure sightseeing on the Panda Special Train
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/Bayanbulak, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway, Bayanbulak Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayanbulak – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Tired of rushed travel? Want to experience the vastness and magnificence of Xinjiang in a more relaxed way? In 2026, the ‘Shifang Panda Special Train’, as a ‘mobile comfortable station’, will launch a new slow travel model connecting Sichuan and Xinjiang. This themed tourist train, operated by the railway system, integrates accommodation, transportation, dining, and entertainment. During the day, you get off to visit key attractions, and at night, you sleep soundly in the smoothly running carriages, truly realizing a worry-free journey where ‘the train follows you, and you travel while the train stops’.Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jadengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Heavenly Lake Tianshan Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountains, Return journey
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, Farewell to guests
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies. The specific arrangements are subject to the guide’s notice on the day of departure.
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
📍 Route Highlights: A Classic Panoramic Journey Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang💰 Price Explanation (Based on the Original Text for the 2026 Recent Departures and Pricing)
Departure Dates:June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Room Types and Reference Prices:
Superior Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8480 RMB/person, Lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15780 RMB/person, Lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold (High-end Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27880 RMB/person, Lower berth 28880 RMB/person
The above prices are current reference prices. The specific cost is subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. Prices may fluctuate due to factors such as departure schedule and availability. It is recommended to inquire and confirm in advance.
This itinerary covers representative destinations including Kashgar Old City in Southern Xinjiang, the Pamir Plateau, Baisha Lake, the Panlong Ancient Road, the Duku Highway in Central Xinjiang, Bayanbulak Swan Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kanas Lake in Northern Xinjiang, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, and in Eastern Xinjiang, Heavenly Lake Tianshan, the Flaming Mountains in Turpan, and Karez Well. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently move luggage or change hotels; all accommodation is on the train (except for a few cities where city hotels are arranged), greatly enhancing travel comfort, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families who prefer a relaxed pace and comprehensive service.📞 Registration Method
This route can be registered and consulted through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
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📋 Fee Inclusion and Service Description
Fees typically include:Full-trip train compartment accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary, local air-conditioned tour bus transfers, professional guide service, three meals daily on the train (some specialty meals), on-board medical support, full-service ‘Panda Butler’, etc.
The carriage design incorporates Sanxingdui bronze green and panda elements, with interior configurations focusing on practicality and age-friendly details. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, with a capacity of 466 seats. It offers various room types, including the Premium Purple Gold (high-end quadruple room), Premium Platinum, and Superior Platinum (standard quadruple room). All are equipped with call buttons, charging sockets, TVs, and bathrooms or public shower facilities. Some compartments also feature sofas, round tables, and storage cabinets, balancing privacy and convenience.Fees do not include:Personal expenses, (single room occupancy can be arranged upon negotiation), internal scenic area transportation and self-funded items, round-trip transportation from departure point to boarding point, etc.
The train is equipped with a professional service team, including service personnel holding Red Cross first aid certificates and on-board medical staff, to ensure the journey. All service details and specific inclusions are subject to the terms of the actual signed contract.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring windproof and warm clothing as well as sunscreen.
Some sections of the route are at high altitudes (such as the Pamir Plateau and Heavenly Lake Tianshan). If you have any special health conditions, please inform the travel agency in advance.
The itinerary involves multiple natural scenic areas, and their opening status is affected by seasons and climate. The travel agency will reasonably adjust the visiting order in consultation with tourists without reducing the number of attractions.
All tourism activities comply with relevant national laws and regulations, respect the customs of all ethnic groups, and advocate civilized travel.
This 16-day ‘Shifang Panda Special Train’ journey is not just a geographical crossing but also a switch in life pace—in a moving home, watch snow-capped mountains and lakes pass by the window, and listen to the grassland wind lull you to sleep. If you yearn for a panoramic tour of Xinjiang without rushing or worrying, consider this slowly advancing Panda Special Train.
For more details, please contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service promptly for the latest departure schedules and availability information.
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