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How to purchase tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’? In 2026, tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, please contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
🐼 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Xinjiang Travel Guide:Comfortable slow travel: a worry-free choice without moving luggage
If you want to enjoy a relaxed and hassle-free trip during the 2026 Xinjiang tourism golden season, without having to pack luggage and change hotels every day or endure long bus rides, this Jinxiu Tianfu themed special train is an ideal choice. As a newly upgraded high-end special train with a Shu brocade Song charm national style theme in 2026, it is often called a moving palace of Eastern aesthetics by tourists and a mobile cultural tourism carrier of Bashu culture. The entire train features Shu brocade patterns and Song-style elegant interior design, allowing you to feel a relaxed travel atmosphere as soon as you board.
The boarding and alighting points of the special train are set in Chengdu and Lanzhou. Tourists can choose the nearest boarding point based on their location, and after the trip, they can also alight at either of these two cities for convenient onward travel arrangements. The route covers the core tourist areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, from the Altai Mountains in northern Xinjiang to the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, including the key sections of the Duku Highway and the grasslands and lakes of the Ili River Valley. It also features exclusive experiences such as cocktail parties, the Jiaohe Ancient City Concert, and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, offering a richer experience compared to regular Xinjiang group tours.
🚞 Special Train Cabin Details
The cabins on the special train are designed to hotel living standards. All room types are equipped with bathrooms, high-end custom toiletries, smart electronic locks, mini bars, and storage space. Foldable sofas can also be added to accommodate children traveling together. The specific room types are as follows:
🐼 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Xinjiang Travel Guide: Comfortable slow travel, a worry-free choice without moving luggage✅ Jinta · Luxury Double Room:Adopts a 3-cabin design with a total area of 13㎡ per cabin. It uses sheer fabric soft partitions to separate the sleeping and living areas, offering greater privacy. Suitable for tourists with higher requirements for living space. The twin beds can be combined into a king-size bed as needed, providing a more spacious experience.
✅ Jinwo · Quality Double Room:Adopts a 4-cabin design with a total area of 10㎡ per cabin. Equipped with twin beds that can be separated or combined, ample storage space, and higher cost-effectiveness. Suitable for tourists traveling in pairs.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
This trip is a 16-day full loop of northern and southern Xinjiang, with the specific arrangements as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
If you want to enjoy a relaxed and hassle-free trip during the 2026 Xinjiang tourism golden season, without having to pack luggage and change hotels every day or endure long bus rides, this Jinxiu Tianfu themed special train is an ideal choice. As a newly upgraded high-end special train with a Shu brocade Song charm national style theme in 2026, it is often called a moving palace of Eastern aesthetics by tourists and a mobile cultural tourism carrier of Bashu culture. The entire train features Shu brocade patterns and Song-style elegant interior design, allowing you to feel a relaxed travel atmosphere as soon as you board.Day 2:Urumqi (Corner viewing, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Guanyu Terrace, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (afternoon tea)
The boarding and alighting points of the special train are set in Chengdu and Lanzhou. Tourists can choose the nearest boarding point based on their location, and after the trip, they can also alight at either of these two cities for convenient onward travel arrangements. The route covers the core tourist areas of northern and southern Xinjiang, from the Altai Mountains in northern Xinjiang to the Pamir Plateau in southern Xinjiang, including the key sections of the Duku Highway and the grasslands and lakes of the Ili River Valley. It also features exclusive experiences such as cocktail parties, the Jiaohe Ancient City Concert, and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, offering a richer experience compared to regular Xinjiang group tours.Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (Middle section of Duku Highway)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Taxian direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Ancient City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque)
🚞 Special Train Cabin DetailsDay 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountains, fruit feast, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Trip ends)
The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on actual conditions such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement. The specific arrangements are subject to the signed travel contract.
The cabins on the special train are designed to hotel living standards. All room types are equipped with bathrooms, high-end custom toiletries, smart electronic locks, mini bars, and storage space. Foldable sofas can also be added to accommodate children traveling together. The specific room types are as follows:💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for different departure dates are as follows. Prices and availability may vary by departure date, subject to actual consultation and contract:
May 19th Departure:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3-cabin, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over a decade 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, 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 and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4-cabin, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
Departures on June 5, 22, July 9, 26, August 12, 29, September 15, and October 2 (the October 2 departure cancels the Duku Highway section):
✅ Jinta · Luxury Double Room: Adopts a 3-cabin design with a total area of 13㎡ per cabin. It uses sheer fabric soft partitions to separate the sleeping and living areas, offering greater privacy. Suitable for tourists with higher requirements for living space. The twin beds can be combined into a king-size bed as needed, providing a more spacious experience.Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3-cabin, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4-cabin, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
📝 Booking Process
To book, contact Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. The specific process is as follows:
1. First, consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel or Manager Yang Jia to confirm the availability and room type for the desired departure date, and inform them of the number of travelers and any special needs, such as children staying or dietary restrictions.
✅ Jinwo · Quality Double Room: Adopts a 4-cabin design with a total area of 10㎡ per cabin. Equipped with twin beds that can be separated or combined, ample storage space, and higher cost-effectiveness. Suitable for tourists traveling in pairs. 2. After confirming availability for the corresponding departure date, submit the identity information of the travelers to preliminarily reserve the desired seats. The seat reservation duration is subject to the time informed by the staff.
3. After both parties confirm the itinerary details, service content, and precautions, sign a formal travel contract to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
4. Pay the corresponding fees according to the amount and time specified in the contract to complete the booking process.
5. One to two weeks before departure, the staff will send a dedicated travel reminder, including the meeting time and location, a list of items to bring, local weather reference, etc., so that travelers can prepare in advance.
📞 Registration Method
🗺️ Simple ItineraryYou can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. For any questions, consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel by phone or WeChat. The specific offline consultation address can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:
🔹 Full accommodation in the corresponding cabin type on the special train, as well as hotel and homestay accommodation at the designated stops during the trip. In Urumqi, Yining, and Kashgar, stay in online-rated 5-star hotels; in Hemu and Kanas, stay in high-end homestays; in Bayin Town, Taxian, and Turpan, stay in online-rated 4-star hotels.
🔹 All meals and specialty meals as indicated in the itinerary. The standard for regular meals is 100 RMB/person, and for specialty meals is 120-150 RMB/person, including welcome banquets with song and dance, intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish feasts, yak hotpot, whole roasted lamb feasts, Turpan fruit feasts, etc. Drinks on the train are free-flowing.
🔹 First admission tickets to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary. Some scenic spots offer VIP access or direct shuttle services. The station features exclusive song and dance welcome and luggage handling services.
This trip is a 16-day full loop of northern and southern Xinjiang, with the specific arrangements as follows:🔹 Full-tour bus transfer service at designated stops, dedicated Panda butler to follow up on needs throughout the trip, and onboard medical staff to provide health support.
🔹 All special activity fees as indicated in the itinerary, including cocktail parties, sightseeing afternoon tea, Jiaohe Ancient City Concert, intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, etc., along with complimentary exclusive cultural and creative souvenirs.
🔹 Complimentary two airport transfer services at the meeting point and two nights of high-end hotel accommodation at the meeting point, so no need to arrange accommodation on the meeting day.
Excluded Items:
🔹 The cost of major transportation for tourists to and from the meeting point (Chengdu/Lanzhou).
Day 1: Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi🔹 Self-funded activities within scenic spots, such as separate aerial photography needs, additional boat ride experiences, personal souvenir purchases, etc.
🔹 For single travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing, but special cases require separate negotiation.
🔹 Other personal expenses not mentioned in the included items.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Compared to regular tourist trains, this special train has prominent advantages. The meal arrangements cater to different tastes, with light dishes available to avoid overly greasy or salty food, suiting the dietary preferences of middle-aged and elderly tourists. The itinerary pace is relaxed, with reasonable daily sightseeing time, no need to get up early to rush, and ample time for sightseeing and photos at each scenic spot, avoiding travel fatigue. Safety measures are also comprehensive, with each train equipped with a doctor carrying common medicines and first aid equipment to promptly handle any health issues during the trip. Fellow travelers are mostly tourism enthusiasts of the same age group, sharing common interests and getting along easily and harmoniously. The service is also more attentive, with large luggage at designated stops left on the train, so you only need to carry a small bag when disembarking for sightseeing, avoiding frequent packing and hotel changes, saving a lot of trouble.
This special train is suitable for retired seniors, tourists who cannot endure long car rides, families wanting a hassle-free trip to Xinjiang, and tourists who dislike planning and prefer a slow-paced tour of Xinjiang. Its continued popularity is due to several reasons: first, the comprehensive route covering core attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang, with many unique experiences not found in regular itineraries, offering a richer experience. Second, the high standards of accommodation and service ensure travel comfort, without needing to worry about itinerary arrangements and meals, making it highly suitable for tourists seeking a worry-free trip. Additionally, departures are scheduled during Xinjiang’s golden tourism season, from May to September for the spectacular Duku Highway scenery, and October for the autumn views of southern Xinjiang, allowing different seasonal experiences.
Cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law, and all arrangements are subject to the formal travel contract signed by both parties.
