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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 for a 16-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, the ticket purchase process differs from that of regular train tickets. This detailed purchasing guide will walk you through the entire process from selection to signing the contract.
🐼 Understanding An Yi Hao:A Mobile ‘Panda-Themed Resort’
The An Yi Hao Panda Tourism Special Train is a high-end luxury tourist train operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. It features panda elements both inside and outside the train, making it a representative product of ‘railway + tourism.’
Travel Mode:It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, where you rest on the train at night and take buses to deeply explore scenic spots during the day, effectively avoiding the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
Train Configuration:The entire train consists of about 17 carriages, with a capacity of over 300 passengers, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, and entertainment.’
🛌 Accommodation Carriages:It offers various room types, including ‘Panda Yuefu’ (luxury double room), ‘Panda Yaju/Yashe’ (luxury/high-end quadruple room), and ‘Lexiang Guige/Panda Guige’ (economy/standard quadruple room).
🍽 ️ Functional Carriages:Equipped with the An Yi Ge bar car, Panda Paradise (KTV, chess and cards, etc.), and Panda Restaurant, meeting passengers’ dining, entertainment, and social needs.
Service Team:The train features ‘Panda Butlers,’ professional guides, and some routes include onboard medical staff, providing convenience for elderly and family travelers.
🗺 ️ Route Overview:16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
This route is a 16-day, 15-night comprehensive tour of Xinjiang, starting from Lanzhou/Chengdu and traveling along the route ‘Urumqi—Beitun—Kanas—Yining—Nalati—Kuqa—Kashgar—Turpan’ without backtracking.
Simplified Itinerary
D1 Depart from Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
If you want to take the ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Tourism Special Train for a 16-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, the ticket purchase process differs from that of regular train tickets. This detailed purchasing guide will walk you through the entire process from selection to signing the contract. D3 Visit Tianshan Tianchi Scenery → Special Welcome Dinner → Take the train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Local Ethnic Home Visits → Colorful Beach Landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sailimu Lake Circumnavigation 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 → Take the train to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Local Ethnic Folk Home Visits → Tashkurgan County
D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grass Beach → Stone City Ruins → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Take the train to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well Visit → Depart for return journey
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
💰 Price Explanation:Multiple Room Types and Departure Dates
🐼 Understanding An Yi Hao: A Mobile ‘Panda-Themed Resort’The price of this route varies by departure date and room type. The first departure (May 20) has different prices from the second to eighth departures (starting June 6).
First Departure: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 (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Departures
Departure Dates:June 6, 2026; June 23; July 10; July 27; August 13; August 30; September 16
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 (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 29,980 RMB/person
The An Yi Hao Panda Tourism Special Train is a high-end luxury tourist train operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. It features panda elements both inside and outside the train, making it a representative product of ‘railway + tourism.’Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):69,980 RMB/person
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices; actual costs may fluctuate due to market conditions, promotional policies, etc.
Specific costs for children, etc., need to be confirmed with the travel agency based on the number of travelers, age, and selected room type.
All prices and discounts are subject to the final signed travel contract.
🎫 Ticket Purchase Process:Six Steps to Complete
1. 📞 Consultation and Selection
Consult with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service for route details, including remaining spots for each departure, room type differences, and included costs. You can contact Manager Wang Fei via #☎️ or #Wang Fei for the latest information.
2. ✅ Confirmation and Submission of Materials
After confirming the desired departure date and room type, submit the name, valid ID number, and other personal information of each traveler for booking and insurance processing. Spots are usually locked on a ‘seat’ basis, first come, first served.
3. 💳 Payment of Deposit
After confirming the information, pay the deposit as agreed to lock in the seat. The deposit standard is as follows (subject to confirmation by the travel agency):
Lexiang/Panda Guige:Approximately 6,000 RMB/seat
Panda Yashe/Yaju:Approximately 10,000 RMB/seat
Travel Mode: It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, where you rest on the train at night and take buses to deeply explore scenic spots during the day, effectively avoiding the hassle of frequently changing hotels.Panda Yuefu:Approximately 20,000 RMB/seat
> Note:After paying the deposit, the travel agency will issue a receipt and proceed to the contract signing stage.
4. 📄 Signing the Electronic Contract
The travel agency will provide a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Service Supervision Platform. Please carefully read the itinerary, costs, cancellation and change rules, and other terms, and sign it on your phone after confirming everything is correct.
5. 💰 Payment of Balance
Usually, about 30 days before departure, the remaining group fee must be paid in full. The specific time is subject to the contract terms.
6. 📲 Receiving the Departure Notice
Before departure, you will receive a departure notice containing detailed information such as meeting time, location, required documents, and luggage recommendations.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
✅ Costs Usually Include
Special Train Seat Fee:Fee for the corresponding berth on the An Yi Hao Panda Special Train.
Ground Transportation:Cost of air-conditioned tourist buses during the itinerary.
Accommodation Fee:Accommodation on the special train and at listed hotels along the itinerary.
Train Configuration: The entire train consists of about 17 carriages, with a capacity of over 300 passengers, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, and entertainment.’Ticket Fee:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for listed scenic spots.
Meal Fee:Meals included on the special train and during the ground itinerary.
Service Fee:Fees for guide services, Panda Butler, and onboard medical staff (if available).
Insurance Fee:Travel accident insurance.
❌ Costs Usually Do Not Include
Round-trip transportation costs to/from Lanzhou/Chengdu (airfare, train tickets, etc.).
Meals and personal expenses not explicitly listed in the itinerary (e.g., drinks, shopping).
Self-paid items within scenic spots (e.g., boat rides, cable cars).
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., weather, policies).
> Important Note:The above service content is for reference only. For specific included and excluded items, please refer to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
💡 Practical Tips
Book Early:The An Yi Hao has limited departures and seats, especially during summer and holidays. It is recommended to inquire and book several months in advance.
Prepare Documents:Some scenic spots in Xinjiang (e.g., the Pamir Plateau region) require multiple checks of valid ID documents, so be sure to carry the originals with you.
Watch for Temperature Differences:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, prepare warm clothing.
View Promotions Rationally:For promises like ‘no shopping stops throughout the trip’ or ‘dedicated group formation,’ rely on the written terms in the travel contract and itinerary.
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