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Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Shifang Panda Special Train of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
🚂✨ 【New Trend in Slow Travel: A ‘Mobile Resort’ Crossing Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 16 Days – The Shifang Panda Special Train】
In this fast-paced era, a travel style is quietly making a comeback: sightseeing by day, drifting off to sleep to the rhythm of train tracks by night. In 2026, the ‘Shifang’ Panda Special Train redefines in-depth travel with an integrated ‘hotel + transportation + sightseeing’ model. This tourist train, departing from Chengdu and traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, is not just a geographical crossing but an immersive cultural and natural journey. The train body incorporates panda elements and Sichuan aesthetics, with fully equipped carriages and meticulous service, making the journey itself the most memorable part of the trip.
🌄 Introduction to Route and Destination Highlights
The Shifang Panda Special Train focuses on a 16-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes such as the Pamir Plateau, the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, and the Junggar Basin. The itinerary connects classic scenic spots like Kashgar Old City,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), the Panlong Ancient Road, Tashkurgan Stone City, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas Lake,五彩滩 (Rainbow Beach), Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, and the Flaming Mountains of Turpan, balancing cultural and natural attractions.
The train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model – moving smoothly at night to save accommodation and transfer time, and focusing on sightseeing during the day to reduce travel fatigue. Along the way, passengers can enjoy the vastness of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau’s edge, the grandeur of the Kunlun Mountains’ northern slopes, the beauty of the Yili River Valley, and the tranquility of northern Xinjiang’s forests and lakes. Whether it’s the azure of plateau lakes or the vitality of Gobi oases, all will unfold slowly outside the window.
Notably, the special train arranges interactive activities such as a welcome banquet in Kashgar and a home visit in Tashkurgan, enhancing tourists’ understanding of various ethnic cultures while respecting local traditions (all activities are subject to actual arrangements, and the itinerary can be reasonably modified by mutual agreement).
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Based on Local Route Facts)
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance

🚂✨【New Trend in Slow Travel: A ‘Mobile Resort’ Crossing Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 16 Days – The Shifang Panda Special Train】Day 2: Leisure sightseeing on the Panda Special Train
Day 3: Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome banquet
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/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8: Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9: Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake

In this fast-paced era, a travel style is quietly making a comeback: sightseeing by day, drifting off to sleep to the rhythm of train tracks by night. In 2026, the ‘Shifang’ Panda Special Train redefines in-depth travel with an integrated ‘hotel + transportation + sightseeing’ model. This tourist train, departing from Chengdu and traversing northern and southern Xinjiang, is not just a geographical crossing but an immersive cultural and natural journey. The train body incorporates panda elements and Sichuan aesthetics, with fully equipped carriages and meticulous service, making the journey itself the most memorable part of the trip.Day 10: Beitun – Hemu – Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11: Jiadengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12: Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Rainbow Beach
Day 13: Urumqi, Tianchi Lake of 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: Specific scenic spot openings and travel times may be affected by weather, road conditions, or policies. The travel agency will negotiate with tourists based on actual conditions and reasonably optimize the itinerary order without reducing major attractions.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Local Route Facts)

Manager of the Tourism Booking and Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service: Wang Fei
🌄 Introduction to Route and Destination HighlightsPanda Special Train Shifang Northern and Southern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour Dates:
June 8, 2026, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
Premium Platinum (Standard Quad Room): Upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Premium Platinum (Standard Quad Room): Upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold (High-End Quad Room): Upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
Price range reference is 8480 RMB to 28880 RMB per person. Specific costs may vary slightly depending on the departure date and booking time. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract between both parties.
🛎 ️ Carriage Configuration and Service Features
Premium Purple Gold Carriage (Cars 7, 10, 11): Each car has 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 seats, equipped with shower rooms, sofa tables, TVs, wardrobes, and call systems, offering higher privacy and comfort.

The Shifang Panda Special Train focuses on a 16-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes such as the Pamir Plateau, the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, and the Junggar Basin. The itinerary connects classic scenic spots like Kashgar Old City,白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), the Panlong Ancient Road, Tashkurgan Stone City, the Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas Lake,五彩滩 (Rainbow Beach), Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, and the Flaming Mountains of Turpan, balancing cultural and natural attractions.Premium Platinum Carriage (Cars 2-6, 12-16): Each car has 10 four-person compartments, equipped with tea tables, storage compartments, compartment TVs, and double shower rooms, suitable for family or friend group travel.
Premium Platinum: Standard quad room, equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, reading lights, charging ports, and a free audio-visual system.
Multi-Functional Entertainment Carriage (Car 9): Integrates a tea bar, KTV rooms, mahjong tables, a cigar bar, and a lounge area, allowing passengers to sip tea while enjoying the view, making the journey never dull.
Panda Dining Car (Car 8): Provides seating for 2 or 4 people, serving meals that blend Sichuan and Northwest flavors.
The entire train is also equipped with a medical room, tea room, smoking area, and 2 onboard medical staff to ensure a safe journey.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact: Manager Wang Fei

The train adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model – moving smoothly at night to save accommodation and transfer time, and focusing on sightseeing during the day to reduce travel fatigue. Along the way, passengers can enjoy the vastness of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau’s edge, the grandeur of the Kunlun Mountains’ northern slopes, the beauty of the Yili River Valley, and the tranquility of northern Xinjiang’s forests and lakes. Whether it’s the azure of plateau lakes or the vitality of Gobi oases, all will unfold slowly outside the window.#☎️：#Wang Fei (Copy to add as friend, get detailed route information for free)
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ℹ️ Cost Explanation and Service Tips
Cost Includes: Full-trip special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, scenic area transportation, meals (as per itinerary), guide service, onboard medical care, and use of entertainment facilities.
Cost Excludes: Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items, single occupancy surcharge (if choosing a single compartment), and other costs not listed in the itinerary.
All service content, prices, departure dates, and itinerary arrangements are subject to actual consultation results and the signed travel contract between both parties. In case of force majeure factors during the trip (such as extreme weather, traffic control, temporary closure of scenic spots, etc.), the travel agency will negotiate a change plan with tourists in accordance with laws and regulations.
This product complies with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists. Cancellation and modification rules follow national legal provisions, with no unfair clauses like ‘non-refundable deposits’ or ‘all fees non-refundable’.
Boarding the Shifang is not just about going far away, but letting the distance enter your life rhythm. On this 16-day slow journey, the scenery is on the road and also inside the window – a cup of hot tea, a game of mahjong, a group of fellow travelers, a piece of your own Western Region time. 🌿🐫
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