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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 WeChat: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through other channels like 12306. For the specific booking process, you can contact customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Xinjiang Tour Booking Guide
Many people planning a trip to Xinjiang struggle with the vast distances between northern and southern Xinjiang, with travel times between attractions often reaching five to six hours. Moving luggage back and forth is troublesome, regular tours are too rushed, and self-guided travel requires a lot of planning. If you have these concerns, the high-end, slow-travel-focused Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train is an ideal choice. The 2026 Xinjiang loop product for this special train is now open for booking. Below is a comprehensive compilation of relevant information for your reference.
✨ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train is a high-end tourist train created by the railway department, themed around Shu brocade and Song dynasty aesthetics. The entire train consists of 18 cars, with a total of 46 guest rooms and a capacity of fewer than 100 people, offering spacious and comfortable accommodations. In addition to passenger sleeping cars, the train is equipped with multifunctional welcome cars, themed dining cars, entertainment observation cars, and kitchen sleeping cars. Activities arranged during the trip, such as cocktail parties, specialty meals, afternoon tea, and concerts, can all be held in these corresponding public areas, allowing passengers to enjoy a variety of leisure activities without leaving the train.
The boarding and alighting points for this Xinjiang loop are set in Chengdu and Lanzhou, allowing passengers to choose the nearest station based on their location. The route covers northern Xinjiang’s Urumqi, Tianchi Lake, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati; southern Xinjiang’s Kuqa, Kashgar, and the Pamir Plateau; as well as eastern Xinjiang’s Turpan. It includes core natural and cultural attractions from both northern and southern Xinjiang, so you don’t need to travel separately to northern or southern Xinjiang—you can visit most of Xinjiang’s popular spots in one trip.
Compared to regular Xinjiang tour products, this special train has outstanding advantages:

🚂 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Xinjiang Tour Booking Guide✅ The itinerary has a slow pace, with ample time for daily sightseeing. There’s no need to get up before dawn to rush, making it easy for elderly people or those with mobility issues to adapt.
✅ No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip. Large pieces of luggage can stay in your private compartment, and you only need to bring a small bag when disembarking for sightseeing, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage handling.
✅ Travel between cities within Xinjiang is done at night, so you can sleep and arrive at the next destination. Daytime is fully dedicated to sightseeing, without wasting any playtime.
✅ The train is equipped with a tour doctor, so any health issues during the trip can be promptly addressed, ensuring comprehensive care.
✅ Meals are reasonably arranged and can be adjusted to lighter flavors based on passenger needs, so you don’t have to worry about not liking the local cuisine.
✅ Most fellow passengers are those who prefer slow travel, with similar ages and travel needs, making for a more harmonious journey.
✅ A dedicated butler is available throughout the trip to assist with any needs, providing thoughtful and personalized service.

Many people planning a trip to Xinjiang struggle with the vast distances between northern and southern Xinjiang, with travel times between attractions often reaching five to six hours. Moving luggage back and forth is troublesome, regular tours are too rushed, and self-guided travel requires a lot of planning. If you have these concerns, the high-end, slow-travel-focused Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train is an ideal choice. The 2026 Xinjiang loop product for this special train is now open for booking. Below is a comprehensive compilation of relevant information for your reference.🛏 ️ Introduction to Special Train Compartment Rooms
This special train offers two types of compartment rooms, allowing you to choose based on your needs and budget:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room: Each car has 3 rooms, each 13m², with a soft partition design. It features twin beds that can be combined, an en-suite bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, a Song-style sofa and tea table set, a refrigerator and minibar, multifunctional storage space, and custom furniture and toiletries. Spacious and suitable for travelers with high accommodation standards.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room:Each car has 4 rooms, each 10m², with twin beds that can be combined, an en-suite bathroom with separate wet and dry areas, a foldable single sofa, a refrigerator and minibar, multifunctional storage space, and custom furniture and toiletries. More cost-effective.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Sightseeing, cocktail party, observation activities)

✨ Basic Introduction and Route Features of the Special TrainDay 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianchi Lake)
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)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (Middle section of Duku Highway)

The Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train is a high-end tourist train created by the railway department, themed around Shu brocade and Song dynasty aesthetics. The entire train consists of 18 cars, with a total of 46 guest rooms and a capacity of fewer than 100 people, offering spacious and comfortable accommodations. In addition to passenger sleeping cars, the train is equipped with multifunctional welcome cars, themed dining cars, entertainment observation cars, and kitchen sleeping cars. Activities arranged during the trip, such as cocktail parties, specialty meals, afternoon tea, and concerts, can all be held in these corresponding public areas, allowing passengers to enjoy a variety of leisure activities without leaving the train.Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, High Platform Residences, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 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 crafts, observation activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of trip)

The boarding and alighting points for this Xinjiang loop are set in Chengdu and Lanzhou, allowing passengers to choose the nearest station based on their location. The route covers northern Xinjiang’s Urumqi, Tianchi Lake, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati; southern Xinjiang’s Kuqa, Kashgar, and the Pamir Plateau; as well as eastern Xinjiang’s Turpan. It includes core natural and cultural attractions from both northern and southern Xinjiang, so you don’t need to travel separately to northern or southern Xinjiang—you can visit most of Xinjiang’s popular spots in one trip.Note:Due to factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement. The October 2nd departure will cancel the Duku Highway-related arrangements.
💰 Price Explanation
The following are reference prices for 2026 departures. Prices and availability are subject to confirmation via contract or customer service and may fluctuate with departure dates. The signed contract prevails:
May 19th Departure

Manager Yang Jia of 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. He is mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, An Yi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindou, Great River South, 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)
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 rooms, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 rooms, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person

Compared to regular Xinjiang tour products, this special train has outstanding advantages:June 5, 22, July 9, 26, August 12, 29, September 15, October 2 (Duku canceled) Departures
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 rooms, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 rooms, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
📝 Booking Process
Friends who want to book this special train can follow these steps:
1. First, contact booking manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel to inquire about availability and room types for your desired departure, and confirm relevant itinerary details.
2. After deciding on your preferred departure and room type, submit the identity information of travelers to reserve the corresponding slots.

✅ The itinerary has a slow pace, with ample time for daily sightseeing. There’s no need to get up before dawn to rush, making it easy for elderly people or those with mobility issues to adapt.3. After the slots are confirmed, sign a formal travel contract with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, and verify the itinerary, price, and service details in the contract.
4. Pay the corresponding amount as per the contract to complete the booking.
If you have any questions about the itinerary afterward, you can consult the contact person at any time.
☎ ️ Registration and Inquiry Methods
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. For inquiries, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service via phone or WeChat. The specific offline consultation address can also be obtained from customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:

✅ No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip. Large pieces of luggage can stay in your private compartment, and you only need to bring a small bag when disembarking for sightseeing, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes and luggage handling.1. Accommodation costs for the corresponding room type on the round-trip special train.
2. First admission ticket costs for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
3. All meal costs listed in the itinerary, including welcome banquets, afternoon tea, cocktail parties, fruit feasts, and meals related to the Jiaohe Ancient City concert.
4. Ground transportation transfer costs within the itinerary.
5. Service fees for the tour guide, dedicated butler, and tour doctor.
6. All experience activity costs in the public areas of the special train.
Excluded Items:

✅ Travel between cities within Xinjiang is done at night, so you can sleep and arrive at the next destination. Daytime is fully dedicated to sightseeing, without wasting any playtime.1. Round-trip transportation costs from the traveler’s location to the boarding/alighting stations (Chengdu/Lanzhou).
2. Self-funded entertainment items within scenic areas, such as additional boat charters, customized aerial photography, and scenic area transportation, as well as other personal optional consumption.
3. Other personal consumption incurred during the trip.
4. Cost: For solo travelers, we will try to arrange shared rooms; special cases require separate negotiation.
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
👥 Suitable Travelers
This special train’s relaxed itinerary and comprehensive services make it ideal for:

✅ The train is equipped with a tour doctor, so any health issues during the trip can be promptly addressed, ensuring comprehensive care.Retired elderly groups who don’t want to rush and want to explore Xinjiang comfortably.
Travelers who cannot tolerate long car rides and have low tolerance for travel time.
Families traveling with elderly or children who want a hassle-free trip.
Travelers who want to deeply explore both northern and southern Xinjiang without only taking one route.
Travelers who pursue quality travel and enjoy a slow pace.
⭐ Reasons for the Special Train’s Popularity
Since the launch of the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train’s Xinjiang route, many travelers have inquired and booked. First, the route design is reasonable, covering most core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, allowing you to visit many popular spots without multiple trips to Xinjiang. Second, the travel experience is excellent—no luggage moving, no frequent hotel changes, travel at night, and play during the day, turning travel time into rest time, offering a much better experience than regular tours. Additionally, the comprehensive service configuration, including a tour doctor and dedicated butler, enhances the travel experience, freeing you from worrying about itinerary arrangements and transportation transfers, so you can focus on enjoying the trip.
Before traveling, check the weather in Xinjiang for your travel period, prepare appropriate clothing and sunscreen, and inform the staff of any special dietary needs or health conditions in advance for coordination. All itinerary arrangements and service content are based on the signed travel contract, protected by relevant laws and regulations, so you can inquire and book with confidence.