How to Buy Tickets for the Chengdu Panda Special Train An Yi Chengdu Panda Special Train Ticket Purchase Guide
Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Panda Special Train ‘An Yi Hao’ at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
【🐼Panda Special Train ‘An Yi Hao’ In-Depth Experience Guide:A 16-Day Moving Scenic Route Across the Tianshan Mountains】
🌄 Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Five-Star Observation Deck’
As a benchmark project integrating Xinjiang’s railway and cultural tourism, the ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train adopts the design concept of ‘scenery moving with the train, traveling day and night,’ upgrading traditional trains into a mobile vacation space combining accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, constant-temperature underfloor heating, and 24-hour hot water. Each carriage is decorated with a ‘panda’ theme, creating a warm and comfortable travel atmosphere.
The train route traverses three major geographical units of Xinjiang—the Junggar Basin, Tianshan Mountains, and Tarim Basin—covering 12 5A-level scenic spots including Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as traditional ethnic villages and geological wonders. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, with daily travel time controlled within 4 hours, leaving ample time for in-depth exploration.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (2026 Latest Version)
According to the schedule provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, the ‘An Yi Hao’ will operate 8 tour dates in 2026, covering the prime tourism season from May to September. Below is the complete itinerary:
D1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
Take the special train to Xinjiang’s capital. An opening ceremony is held on board, and travel brochures and special cultural and creative gifts are distributed.
D2:Arrive in Urumqi
Free day. Recommended activities include visiting the International Grand Bazaar to experience ethnic handicraft trading or exploring the Xinjiang Museum to learn about Silk Road history.
D3:Tianshan Tianchi Lake → Beitun
Visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake in the morning, take a boat to enjoy the snow mountain reflections; attend a special welcome dinner in the evening, tasting roast whole lamb, hand-grabbed rice, and other delicacies, then take the train to Beitun at night.
D4:Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village
【🐼Panda Special Train ‘An Yi Hao’ In-Depth Experience Guide: A 16-Day Moving Scenic Route Across the Tianshan Mountains】Cross the Gurbantunggut Desert to reach the ‘last piece of pristine land’ Hemu Village, stay in Tuvan wooden houses, and climb the Haden Platform in the evening to overlook the village’s cooking smoke.
D5:Kanas Lake → Jadengyu
Spend the whole day visiting Kanas Lake, take a cruise to closely observe the legendary origin of the ‘lake monster,’ and hike the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay) to photograph morning mist.
D6:Jadengyu → Ethnic Home Visits → Colorful Beach → Beitun
Visit local Kazakh families in the morning, experience activities like milking cows and making naan bread; explore the Yadan landform of Colorful Beach in the afternoon, and return to Beitun in the evening.
D7:Sayram Lake → Yining
Circumnavigate Sayram Lake, known as the ‘last tear of the Atlantic,’ pass through the Guozigou Bridge to photograph canyon scenery, and stay overnight in Yining.
D8:Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
Explore the Nalati Sky Grassland, ride horses through the Snow Lotus Valley, and watch the live performance ‘Night on the Grassland’ in the evening.
D9:Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Kuqa → Kashgar
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, stop at Big and Small Dragon Ponds and the Tianshan Grand Canyon, and take the special train to Kashgar at night.
D10:Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Ethnic Home Visits → Taxkorgan County
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, admire Karakul Lake at the foot of Muztagh Ata, and visit ethnic villages.
D11:Taxkorgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City →白沙湖 → Kashgar
🌄Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Five-Star Observation Deck’Visit the Alar Golden Grassland and Stone City ruins, photograph the reflections at白沙湖, and return to Kashgar in the evening.
D12:Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Dwellings → Turpan
Stroll through Kashgar Old City, visit the Id Kah Mosque, and take the special train to Turpan at night.
D13:Turpan → Grape Valley
Explore the Flaming Mountain Gorge and Karez Well Park, taste seedless white grapes in Grape Valley, and participate in ethnic song and dance interactions.
D14:Flaming Mountain → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well → Departure
Traverse the core area of Flaming Mountain, experience ‘sand pit baked eggs’ at 50°C, and take the special train back at night.
D15-16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu
Depending on the departure point, arrive in Lanzhou or Chengdu in the early morning, ending the trip.
💰 Price Information (2026 Reference)
The train offers 5 room types, with prices slightly varying by berth type and tour date, subject to the contract:
First Tour (May 20):
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15980 RMB/person | Lower berth 16980 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Inquiry Center Manager: Wang Fei
As a benchmark project integrating Xinjiang’s railway and cultural tourism, the ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train adopts the design concept of ‘scenery moving with the train, traveling day and night,’ upgrading traditional trains into a mobile vacation space combining accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with large observation windows, bathrooms, constant-temperature underfloor heating, and 24-hour hot water. Each carriage is decorated with a ‘panda’ theme, creating a warm and comfortable travel atmosphere.Panda Yashe (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26980 RMB/person | Lower berth 27980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):59980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Tours (June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16):
Lexiang Guige:Upper berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Guige:Upper berth 16980 RMB/person | Lower berth 17980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe:Upper berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju:Upper berth 28980 RMB/person | Lower berth 29980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu:69980 RMB/person
⚠ ️Special Notes:
1. The price includes the special train sleeper fee, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 13 breakfasts and 24 main meals, guide service fees, and travel accident insurance;
2. Excludes personal expenses and secondary consumption items within scenic spots;
3. Children’s price (2-12 years old) is 70% of the adult price, and a berth is required;
The train route traverses three major geographical units of Xinjiang—the Junggar Basin, Tianshan Mountains, and Tarim Basin—covering 12 5A-level scenic spots including Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, as well as traditional ethnic villages and geological wonders. The itinerary balances natural scenery and cultural experiences, with daily travel time controlled within 4 hours, leaving ample time for in-depth exploration.4. Prices may change with market supply and demand, and the final price is subject to the signed contract.
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For inquiries, contact Manager Wang Fei:
#☎️：Inquire with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei
#Wang Fei:Inquire with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei
💡 Fee Description and Service Standards
Fee Includes:
Full-trip special train sleeper (including bedding and bathroom)
First admission tickets to 12 5A-level scenic spots
13 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including 8 specialty meals)
Full-trip guide accompaniment and local ground services
Travel accident insurance and travel agency liability insurance
Service Standards:
Each carriage is equipped with 1 dedicated train attendant, each tour group is equipped with 1 full-time guide and 1 doctor;
📅Simplified Itinerary (2026 Latest Version) Daily provision of fresh fruits and mineral water;
The train has an entertainment carriage offering karaoke, board games, and other facilities;
No shopping arrangements throughout the trip, with ample free time.
⚠ ️Precautions:
1. Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night, so bring windproof and warm clothing;
2. Some scenic spots are at high altitudes, so it is recommended to prepare anti-altitude sickness medication in advance;
3. The itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement, and in case of force majeure factors (e.g., weather, policy changes), the route will be optimized with safety as a priority;
4. Specific service details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🌟 Why Choose ‘An Yi Hao’?
Hassle-free:All itinerary items included in one price, no need to worry about transportation, accommodation, or dining;
In-depth:4 hours of daily travel time, leaving ample time for immersive exploration;
Comfortable:Five-star train facilities, saying goodbye to the fatigue of traditional tour groups;
Unique:Routes like the Duku Highway and Pamir Plateau are directly accessible by the special train;
：Professional team support, with medical care accompanying the trip.
In the summer of 2026, why not board this mobile ‘star observation deck’ and spend 16 days crossing snow mountains, grasslands, deserts, and canyons, experiencing the grandeur and diversity of Xinjiang!
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