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The 2026 Shifang Panda Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia, WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266) for ticket purchase. For specific procedures, you can contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 Friends who want to visit all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go in 2026, here is a practical guide for booking tickets on the Panda Train Shifang, from carriage configurations to the booking process, all solid travel reference information.
The Shifang is a premium tourist train, with a body base color of Sanxingdui bronze green, blending cute panda elements with ancient Shu civilization patterns, traveling like a moving cultural station. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, including 3 high-end soft sleepers (Zunxiang Zijing), 10 high-end hard sleepers (Zhenxiang Bojin), 1 dining car, 1 multi-function entertainment car, 1 crew car, and 1 generator car, with a capacity of 466 seats. Whether traveling with family or friends, you can find a suitable seat.
Compared with ordinary tourist trains, the travel experience on the Shifang has several highlights:
🍃 More Relaxed Itinerary Pace:The entire route is arranged over 16 days, with daily sightseeing not too packed, no need to rush early or stay up late, suitable for tourists who want to take it slow.
🩺 More Comprehensive Travel Assurance:The train is equipped with professional medical staff on board, along with smart health monitoring devices, providing basic medical support for a more secure trip.
🧳 More Convenient Luggage Handling:Large luggage can be directly placed on the train berth throughout the journey, without having to move it up and down each time you change accommodation, saving a lot of effort.
🍱 More Diverse Dining Options:The dining car offers both specialty Sichuan cuisine and light meals, catering to the taste needs of tourists of different ages.

🚂 Friends who want to visit all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go in 2026, here is a practical guide for booking tickets on the Panda Train Shifang, from carriage configurations to the booking process, all solid travel reference information.🎤 More Fun Travel Experience:The multi-function entertainment car is equipped with a tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, and other facilities, allowing you to relax with travel companions during transit, ensuring the journey never feels boring.
🔒 Better Accommodation Privacy:All berths are compartment-style with soundproof sliding doors, ensuring you are not disturbed during rest, guaranteeing better sleep quality.
Compartment Details
🛏 ️ Zunxiang Zijing Compartment
· Location:Carriages 7, 10, 11
· Capacity:4 people per compartment, 6 compartments per carriage, 22 seats total
· Single Compartment Area:Approximately 6.5 square meters
· Facilities:Each end of the carriage has shower rooms and washbasins. The compartment includes a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, charging sockets, soundproof password door, and floor-to-ceiling viewing windows, with 24-hour hot water supply, suitable for tourists with higher accommodation quality requirements.

The Shifang is a premium tourist train, with a body base color of Sanxingdui bronze green, blending cute panda elements with ancient Shu civilization patterns, traveling like a moving cultural station. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, including 3 high-end soft sleepers (Zunxiang Zijing), 10 high-end hard sleepers (Zhenxiang Bojin), 1 dining car, 1 multi-function entertainment car, 1 crew car, and 1 generator car, with a capacity of 466 seats. Whether traveling with family or friends, you can find a suitable seat.🛏 ️ Zhenxiang Bojin Compartment
· Location:Carriages 2-6 and 12-16
· Capacity:4 people per compartment, 10 compartments per carriage, 40 seats total
· Single Compartment Area:Approximately 5 square meters
· Facilities:Each end of the carriage has 2 shower rooms. The compartment includes a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, charging sockets, custom bedding, and reading lights, offering better value for money.
🛏 ️ Youxiang Bojin Compartment
· Capacity:4 people per compartment

Compared with ordinary tourist trains, the travel experience on the Shifang has several highlights:· Single Compartment Area:Approximately 4.5 square meters
· Facilities:Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding/cushions, bedside charging ports/reading lights, compartment TV with free audio-visual content, and public areas in the carriage with toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms. Suitable for friends on a budget.
Additionally, the multi-function entertainment car is located in carriage 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, game room, and multi-function area, integrating activities, parties, board games, and tea tasting, allowing you to enjoy tea and scenery while traveling. The Panda dining car is in carriage 8, with 2-seat and 4-seat tables, offering different cuisines. The train also has smoking areas, a medical room, and tea brewing rooms, meeting various travel needs.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Taxkorgan, Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road

🍃 More Relaxed Itinerary Pace: The entire route is arranged over 16 days, with daily sightseeing not too packed, no need to rush early or stay up late, suitable for tourists who want to take it slow.Day 5:Taxkorgan – 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
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiadengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area

🩺 More Comprehensive Travel Assurance: The train is equipped with professional medical staff on board, along with smart health monitoring devices, providing basic medical support for a more secure trip.Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
Note:In case of weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is professional and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the Xinjiang Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahezhinan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
💰 Price Explanation
The 2026 Panda Train Shifang 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour dates are:June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Reference prices for each compartment are as follows:

🧳 More Convenient Luggage Handling: Large luggage can be directly placed on the train berth throughout the journey, without having to move it up and down each time you change accommodation, saving a lot of effort.Youxiang Bojin:Standard four-person compartment upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Zhenxiang Bojin:Standard four-person compartment upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Zunxiang Zijing:High-end four-person compartment upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
Note:The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may vary with schedules. The signed contract between both parties prevails.
📝 Booking Process
If you have booking needs, you can follow the process below:
1. Inquiry: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel booking manager Yang Jia to inquire about availability for specific dates, remaining berths in different compartments, and detailed itinerary information. Any questions can be clarified in advance.

🍱 More Diverse Dining Options: The dining car offers both specialty Sichuan cuisine and light meals, catering to the taste needs of tourists of different ages.2. Requirement Confirmation: Based on your travel group size, budget, and accommodation preferences, determine the compartment type and upper/lower berth needs, and confirm the travel date. Staff will help lock in your seats.
3. Information Submission: After confirming seats, submit valid identification information for all travelers for ticket purchase and insurance processing.
4. Contract Signing: Staff will provide a formal travel contract. After confirming the contract details, sign it and pay the corresponding amount as per the contract.
5. Travel Preparation: 3-5 days before departure, staff will send detailed travel instructions, including meeting point, packing list, and precautions. Follow the requirements to prepare for a smooth departure.
📢 Registration Instructions
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. For inquiries, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service via phone or WeChat. Specific offline registration addresses can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items Reference:

🎤 More Fun Travel Experience: The multi-function entertainment car is equipped with a tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, and other facilities, allowing you to relax with travel companions during transit, ensuring the journey never feels boring.· Accommodation costs for the designated train berths as per the itinerary
· Land transportation transfer costs within the itinerary
· First admission ticket costs for scenic spots as per the itinerary
· Meal costs as per the itinerary
· Tour guide service costs throughout the journey
· Travel accident insurance costs
Excluded Items Reference:

🔒 Better Accommodation Privacy: All berths are compartment-style with soundproof sliding doors, ensuring you are not disturbed during rest, guaranteeing better sleep quality.· Personal consumption items not specified in the itinerary
· Additional costs due to force majeure factors
· Secondary consumption items within scenic spots (e.g., sightseeing cars, boat rides, entertainment projects)
· Related costs for single travelers (the company will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation)
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
👥 Suitable Travelers
· Retired Seniors:Relaxed itinerary pace, no need to rush, with on-board medical support for a more secure trip
· Travelers who cannot sit in cars for long periods:Long-distance travel is all by train, avoiding long car rides for a more comfortable journey

Compartment Details· Travelers who prefer slow-paced trips:Daily sightseeing is reasonably arranged, with enough time to explore attractions and take photos
· Travelers who want to visit all highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip:The route connects southern Xinjiang’s cultural sites and northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery, saving the need for two separate trips
· Family Travelers:The train has complete facilities, with suitable rest and entertainment spaces for both elderly and children, enhancing the travel experience
✨ Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
Firstly, this route connects the core attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, including the natural wonders of the Pamir Plateau, the cultural atmosphere of Kashgar Old City, the scenery along the Duku Highway, and the landscapes of Kanas, covering most of the attractions tourists want to see in Xinjiang without needing to plan themselves.
Secondly, the train’s accommodation and facilities are more comprehensive than ordinary tourist trains, with compartment-style accommodations offering better privacy, along with entertainment cars and diverse dining options for a more comfortable journey.
Thirdly, the tour dates are scheduled from June to August, the optimal season for Xinjiang tourism, with the Duku Highway open, allowing you to experience its unique ‘four seasons in one day’ feeling.
Finally, the service throughout the journey is more attentive, with dedicated personnel handling various issues and on-board medical support, eliminating the need to worry about transportation, accommodation, and tickets for a more hassle-free trip.
All itinerary arrangements and costs are subject to the formal contract signed by both parties, and related matters are handled in accordance with contract law, tourism law, and other relevant regulations.