Jinxiu Tianfu Cross Province Special Train Pure Play No Shopping Deep Tour Xinjiang
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 travel agency channel of the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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.
🐼 The worry-free choice for a deep tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026:Travel Guide for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’
Entering late spring and early summer of 2026, scenic spots in Xinjiang are gradually reopening. Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang are inquiring about more comfortable travel options—after all, Xinjiang is vast, and regular group tours often involve 5-6 hours of bus rides daily, deterring many elderly or those uncomfortable with long periods of sitting. Today, let’s introduce a high-end tourist special train focusing on luxury and slow travel:The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’—no need to repeatedly move luggage or rush for long-distance buses. In 16 days, you can visit the core attractions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.
🚄 Basic Introduction and Features of the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Special Train
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ is a high-end tourist train built by the Chengdu Group, themed ‘Shu Brocade and Song Dynasty Charm,’ blending Bashu culture with Chinese aesthetics. It is refitted from 25G passenger cars, with 18 cars in total, 46 rooms, and a recommended capacity of 92 seats, making it a small-group high-end travel product. The train starts and ends in Chengdu and Lanzhou, allowing tourists to choose the nearest boarding and alighting points.
The core features distinguishing this special train from regular tourist trains are prominent:
The entire train is equipped with multifunctional welcome cars, themed dining cars, professional kitchen and living cars, and entertainment observation cars. During the journey, passengers can participate in cultural interactions and enjoy scenic views, breaking the monotony of traditional train travel.
It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, running smoothly at night and allowing full-day exploration at stops during the day, maximizing travel time without sacrificing playtime for transit.
🐼 The worry-free choice for a deep tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in 2026: Travel Guide for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ is equipped with a dedicated butler team, professional chef team, and on-board medical team, responding to passenger needs throughout the journey for a more secure trip.
The cabins are configured to star-rated hotel standards, with all room types featuring separate wet and dry bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, minibars, and other facilities, enhancing the comfort of the travel accommodation.
🛏 ️ Cabin Details
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ special train offers two cabin types for selection based on travel needs:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room: Each car has 3 cabins, each 13㎡, with sheer soft partitions for functional zoning, equipped with separable double beds (can be combined into a king-size bed), Song-style sofa and tea table set, multifunctional storage space, and high-end custom furniture and toiletries, offering spacious and comfortable accommodation.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room:Each car has 4 cabins, each 10㎡, equipped with separable double beds, a foldable single sofa, multifunctional storage space, also with bathroom and full set of custom travel supplies, offering better value for money.
📝 Simple Itinerary
Entering late spring and early summer of 2026, scenic spots in Xinjiang are gradually reopening. Many tourists planning to visit Xinjiang are inquiring about more comfortable travel options—after all, Xinjiang is vast, and regular group tours often involve 5-6 hours of bus rides daily, deterring many elderly or those uncomfortable with long periods of sitting. Today, let’s introduce a high-end tourist special train focusing on luxury and slow travel: the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’—no need to repeatedly move luggage or rush for long-distance buses. In 16 days, you can visit the core attractions of Northern and Southern Xinjiang.This route covers the natural scenery of Northern Xinjiang and the cultural charm of Southern Xinjiang, with the 16-day itinerary arranged as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
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)
🚄 Basic Introduction and Features of the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Special TrainDay 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (Afternoon tea)
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 (Taxkorgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ is a high-end tourist train built by the Chengdu Group, themed ‘Shu Brocade and Song Dynasty Charm,’ blending Bashu culture with Chinese aesthetics. It is refitted from 25G passenger cars, with 18 cars in total, 46 rooms, and a recommended capacity of 92 seats, making it a small-group high-end travel product. The train starts and ends in Chengdu and Lanzhou, allowing tourists to choose the nearest boarding and alighting points.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 (End of trip)
Note:For the October 2nd departure, the Duku Highway section itinerary will be reasonably adjusted based on actual conditions. Specific arrangements can be consulted with staff.
💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for different tour dates of this special train are as follows:
May 19th Departure
The core features distinguishing this special train from regular tourist trains are prominent:Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13㎡):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10㎡):76,880 RMB/person
June 5, 22, July 9, 26, August 12, 29, September 15, October 2 Departures
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13㎡):98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10㎡):78,880 RMB/person
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is knowledgeable and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahenan, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information).
The above are reference prices. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates. The specific details are based on the signed contract and actual consultation.
✅ Booking Process
The entire train is equipped with multifunctional welcome cars, themed dining cars, professional kitchen and living cars, and entertainment observation cars. During the journey, passengers can participate in cultural interactions and enjoy scenic views, breaking the monotony of traditional train travel.Tourists wishing to book the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ special train can follow the process below. Bookings can be made by contacting Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service:
1. Preliminary Consultation: Contact staff to inquire about current remaining departures, availability, itinerary details, precautions, etc. Special needs can also be communicated in advance.
2. Confirm Intent: Choose a suitable departure date and cabin type, and submit basic information of travelers.
3. Secure Seats: Pay the booking fee as agreed to secure cabin seats for the corresponding departure.
4. Sign Contract: After confirming itinerary content, service standards, cost details, etc., sign a formal travel contract.
5. Prepare for Trip: Before departure, staff will send detailed travel notes, packing lists, assembly instructions, etc. Travelers just need to prepare accordingly.
📞 Registration Method
It adopts a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ mode, running smoothly at night and allowing full-day exploration at stops during the day, maximizing travel time without sacrificing playtime for transit.Registration can be done through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. For consultation, call or WeChat the customer service. Offline consultation addresses can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:
1. Full-trip special train accommodation for the selected room type.
2. First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
3. All meals, afternoon teas, cocktail parties, concerts, and other activities marked in the itinerary.
4. Tourist bus transfer services for land segments of the trip.
Equipped with a dedicated butler team, professional chef team, and on-board medical team, responding to passenger needs throughout the journey for a more secure trip.5. Service fees for tour guides, dedicated butlers, and medical team.
6. Airport transfer services at the assembly point and 2 nights of high-end hotel accommodation.
Excluded Items:
1. Round-trip transportation costs to the assembly points in Chengdu/Lanzhou.
2. Self-paid amusement projects within scenic spots, personal expenses, and other unspecified costs.
3. Single supplement for solo travelers (Our agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation).
Remarks:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
The cabins are configured to star-rated hotel standards, with all room types featuring separate wet and dry bathrooms, 24-hour hot water, minibars, and other facilities, enhancing the comfort of the travel accommodation.✨ Advantages of This Special Train
Compared to regular tourist trains and bus group tours, the travel experience advantages of the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ are clear:
Diverse dining options, including Xinjiang specialty flavors and light dishes, catering to different age groups and taste preferences.
Relaxed itinerary pace, with ample playtime each day, no need to wake up early or rush, suitable for tourists who want to enjoy the scenery slowly.
On-board professional medical staff providing basic medical support throughout the trip, ensuring timely treatment for any discomfort, making travel more reassuring.
Recommended capacity of 92 passengers, with fellow travelers mostly preferring slow and deep travel, ensuring a harmonious journey.
Attentive and detailed service, with dedicated butlers in each car responding to various needs, plus special activities like intangible cultural heritage handicrafts and cultural interactions, making the trip enjoyable.
🛏️ Cabin Details: No need to repeatedly move luggage or change hotels throughout the trip; the special train cabin serves as a fixed living space, making long-distance travel more convenient.
👨👩👴👧 Suitable Travelers
This special train is suitable for a wide range of tourists, especially:
Retired seniors: The train runs smoothly with ample activity space, avoiding long bumpy bus rides for a more comfortable trip.
Tourists unable to sit for long periods: They can get up and move around during the train ride, avoiding discomfort from prolonged sitting.
Tourists wanting to visit core attractions in Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip without planning itineraries, booking hotels, or arranging cars.
Tourists preferring slow and deep travel without rushing.
Reasons for the popularity of this special train:First, the itinerary covers core Xinjiang attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan, allowing tourists to visit most popular spots in one trip without multiple visits to Xinjiang. Second, high accommodation and service standards ensure a comfortable travel experience without worrying about travel logistics. Third, the small-group setup avoids the noise and waiting of large groups, enhancing the travel experience.
Finally, please note that during the trip, if weather, road conditions, policies, scenic spot openings, or departure changes occur, the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement. Cancellation and change rules follow the Tourism Law. All agreements are based on the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and related regulations.
