Chengdu Tourist Train How to Buy Tickets Online Booking Process

The 2026 Panda Train Chengdu Edition 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, please contact customer service Yang Jia.
“Chengdu Edition Tourist Train:A New Slow Travel Experience on a 16-Day Panoramic Xinjiang Tour”
🚂 Train and Route Features:Redefining the ‘Moving Landscape’
The Chengdu Edition Tourist Train is a ‘panoramic in-depth tour train’ jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel and the railway department, designed for middle-aged and elderly groups and tourists seeking comfortable travel. Unlike traditional tourist trains, it adopts a mobile accommodation model of ‘the train follows the scenery, and people move with the train.’ There is no need to change hotels for 16 days, and luggage stays in the carriage throughout, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly moving luggage. It is especially suitable for retired seniors or tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods.
The train starts from Chengdu and Lanzhou, connecting key Xinjiang scenic spots such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and Kanas, covering both the cultural landscape of southern Xinjiang and the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang. The route design follows the principle of ‘one scenic spot per day, overnight on the train,’ with daily travel time controlled to 3-4 hours, leaving the rest of the time for in-depth exploration, avoiding the superficial ‘get on the bus to sleep, get off to take photos’ style of travel.
The train’s special services are a major highlight:Each carriage is equipped with an onboard doctor to provide basic medical care; meals are light, soft, and easy to digest, accommodating the dietary habits of various ethnic groups; the entertainment area features board games like chess, mahjong, and Werewolf to alleviate the boredom of long journeys. Compared to other special trains, the Chengdu Edition places more emphasis on ‘slow pace’ and ‘humanization.’ For example, the itinerary does not include early morning departures, and a 1-2 hour rest period is reserved at noon to help tourists fully adapt to Xinjiang’s time difference.
🛏 ️ Cabin Introduction:Private Space and Comfort Combined

“Chengdu Edition Tourist Train: A New Slow Travel Experience on a 16-Day Panoramic Xinjiang Tour”The entire Chengdu Edition train uses soft sleeper cabin design, divided into two room types:
You Ran Ju:4-person cabin, total area about 12 square meters, equipped with air conditioning, charging ports, folding table, and storage cabinet, suitable for family or friends traveling together.
Shi Yi Ju:2-person cabin, total area about 8 square meters, with more private space, beds widened to 1 meter, and an added emergency call button, suitable for couples or tourists seeking space.
All cabins use soundproofing materials to reduce train noise; bathrooms are shared by every 4 cabins, with 24-hour hot water and disposable toiletries provided. Attendants clean regularly each day to maintain a tidy environment.
📅 Simple Itinerary:16 Days Crossing Northern and Southern Xinjiang
According to the latest group schedule, the Chengdu Edition will operate 7 sessions in 2026, all with the same itinerary:
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddles)

🚂 Train and Route Features: Redefining the ‘Moving Landscape’ D2 Chengdu Edition Special Train Sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf game, chess/gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez Well, Flaming Mountain)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar Welcome Banquet)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Baisha Mountain Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Residences)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)

The Chengdu Edition Tourist Train is a ‘panoramic in-depth tour train’ jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel and the railway department, designed for middle-aged and elderly groups and tourists seeking comfortable travel. Unlike traditional tourist trains, it adopts a mobile accommodation model of ‘the train follows the scenery, and people move with the train.’ There is no need to change hotels for 16 days, and luggage stays in the carriage throughout, eliminating the hassle of repeatedly moving luggage. It is especially suitable for retired seniors or tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods. D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Six-Star Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic tea break + aerial photography)
D12 Hemu → Kanas (Harden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Cruise)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)

The train starts from Chengdu and Lanzhou, connecting key Xinjiang scenic spots such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, and Kanas, covering both the cultural landscape of southern Xinjiang and the natural scenery of northern Xinjiang. The route design follows the principle of ‘one scenic spot per day, overnight on the train,’ with daily travel time controlled to 3-4 hours, leaving the rest of the time for in-depth exploration, avoiding the superficial ‘get on the bus to sleep, get off to take photos’ style of travel. D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song gathering, chess master, Werewolf)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, itinerary ends successfully
💰 Price Explanation:Transparent Consumption, No Hidden Fees
2026 group dates and prices are as follows (subject to contract):
First Session:June 4 – June 19, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
Second Session:June 21 – July 6, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
Third Session:July 8 – July 23, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person

The train’s special services are a major highlight: Each carriage is equipped with an onboard doctor to provide basic medical care; meals are light, soft, and easy to digest, accommodating the dietary habits of various ethnic groups; the entertainment area features board games like chess, mahjong, and Werewolf to alleviate the boredom of long journeys. Compared to other special trains, the Chengdu Edition places more emphasis on ‘slow pace’ and ‘humanization.’ For example, the itinerary does not include early morning departures, and a 1-2 hour rest period is reserved at noon to help tourists fully adapt to Xinjiang’s time difference.Fourth Session:July 25 – August 9, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
Fifth Session:August 11 – August 26, You Ran Ju 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 69,999 RMB/person
Sixth Session:August 28 – September 12, You Ran Ju 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 RMB/person
Seventh Session:September 14 – September 29, You Ran Ju 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju 72,999 RMB/person

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Edition, Panda Train: Chengdu Edition, Shifang Edition, An Yi Edition, Jinxiu Tianfu Edition, Tianshan Edition, Kunlun Edition, Silk Road Dream Edition, Kunming Edition, Lindou Edition, Dahezhinan Edition, Yangtze River Delta Star Edition, etc. You can contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Price includes: Full train soft sleeper accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 15 breakfasts and 30 lunches/dinners (including special welcome banquet), local air-conditioned tour bus, guide and onboard doctor service, travel accident insurance. Price does not include: Personal expenses, (single travelers will try to arrange shared rooms, special cases need negotiation), secondary consumption items within scenic spots. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
📝 Booking Process:Four Easy Steps to Secure Your Spot

🛏️ Cabin Introduction: Private Space and Comfort CombinedConsultation:Call Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s customer service hotline or add the customer service WeChat to confirm availability and price.
Contract:Provide valid ID information for tourists, sign an electronic travel contract, and pay a deposit (specific ratio subject to customer service explanation).
Payment:Pay the balance 30 days before departure, supporting bank transfer or third-party payment platforms.
Departure:Receive the departure notice 7 days before departure, including train schedule, luggage list, precautions, etc.
All bookings are completed through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with Manager Yang Jia handling the entire process.
👥 Registration Method:Convenient Channel, Worry-Free Participation
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, supporting phone, WeChat, and in-store methods. The travel agency will arrange cabins based on registration order, first come, first served.

The entire Chengdu Edition train uses soft sleeper cabin design, divided into two room types:📋 Fee and Service Explanation:Clear and Transparent, No Tricks
Included Items:
Transportation:Chengdu/Lanzhou to Xinjiang round-trip train soft sleeper, local air-conditioned tour bus.
Accommodation:15 nights of train cabin accommodation (including basic toiletries).
Meals:15 breakfasts and 30 lunches/dinners, with main meals being 8 dishes and 1 soup, including 3 special meals (Turpan fruit feast, Kashgar welcome banquet, Hemu Tuva family feast).
Tickets:First admission tickets to 12 scenic spots including Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, Kashgar Old City, Tianshan Tianchi.
Services:Full-tour guide commentary, onboard doctor, use of entertainment area board games.

You Ran Ju: 4-person cabin, total area about 12 square meters, equipped with air conditioning, charging ports, folding table, and storage cabinet, suitable for family or friends traveling together.Excluded Items:
Personal expenses (such as snacks, phone calls, etc.).
(Single travelers need to negotiate).
Internal transportation within scenic spots (such as Kanas cruise, Sayram Lake loop bus, etc.).
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🔍 Comparison Advantages:Why Choose the Chengdu Edition?

Shi Yi Ju: 2-person cabin, total area about 8 square meters, with more private space, beds widened to 1 meter, and an added emergency call button, suitable for couples or tourists seeking space.Diet Adaptation:Meals are light and low in oil, suitable for middle-aged and elderly stomachs; hot water and fruit are provided daily to avoid discomfort from dryness.
Relaxed Pace:Daily travel time does not exceed 4 hours, with a rest period at noon to adapt to Xinjiang’s time difference.
Medical Care:Onboard doctor on call 24/7, equipped with common medicines and first aid equipment.
Peer Compatibility:Tourists are mainly aged 50-70, with similar interests, avoiding generational conflicts.
Attentive Service:Train attendants and guides are in a 1:10 ratio, responding to needs more promptly; luggage never leaves the train, saving effort and worry.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable For:These Tourists Should Choose the Chengdu Edition
Retired Seniors:No need for long-distance travel, itinerary is relaxed and not tiring.

All cabins use soundproofing materials to reduce train noise; bathrooms are shared by every 4 cabins, with 24-hour hot water and disposable toiletries provided. Attendants clean regularly each day to maintain a tidy environment.Family Travel:4-person cabins suitable for three generations, enjoying family happiness together.
Photography Enthusiasts:Covers grasslands, lakes, snow mountains, ancient cities, and other landscapes, with high photo yield.
Tourists Who Hate Hassles:No luggage moving, no hotel changes, meals include specified items in the itinerary, truly ‘pack and go.’
🌟 Reasons for Popularity:Dual Guarantee of Reputation and Quality
Since its operation in 2024, the Chengdu Edition has a repurchase rate of 40% and a customer recommendation rate of over 60%. Its core advantage lies in ‘putting service into details’:For example, preparing sugar-free meals for diabetic patients, providing wheelchair transfers for those with limited mobility, and even setting up a ‘parent-child activity corner’ on the train, allowing seniors traveling with grandchildren to travel easily.
“In the past, I always worried about missing the bus or not eating well on group tours, but on the Chengdu Edition, there’s no need to worry at all,” commented a tourist who joined in 2025. “The guide reminds us of the temperature at the next stop in advance, and the attendant even helps squeeze toothpaste for us. It feels as comfortable as being at home.”
📞 Act Now:Start Your Slow Xinjiang Journey
The 2026 Chengdu Edition is recommended to operate 7 sessions, each limited to 80 people. Some dates in June and July are already sold out. To book, please contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel’s customer service as soon as possible, or add WeChat for details. Let this 16-day panoramic journey become an unforgettable scenic memory in your life!