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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 Luxury Slow Travel Guide
As a newly launched high-end tourist special train with a Shu brocade and Song charm national style theme in 2026, the Jinxiu Tianfu is hailed by many travelers as a moving palace of Eastern aesthetics and a mobile cultural tourism carrier embodying Bashu cultural characteristics. The train focuses on comfortable residential-style travel, with a full capacity of 18 carriages recommended to accommodate fewer than 100 passengers, ensuring ample personal space. It is equipped with a hotel-style welcome hall and multifunctional public activity areas, distinguishing it from the compact layout of regular tourist trains and better suited for long-cycle travel comfort. The train supports boarding in Chengdu and Lanzhou, with return trips also available in Lanzhou or Chengdu, making it convenient for travelers from the southwest and northwest regions to plan their itineraries. The entire route covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, making it a popular choice for long-distance Xinjiang tours.
✨ Cabin Type Details
The train currently offers two room types, both designed for double occupancy, to meet different travel budget needs:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room: Features a 3-cabin layout with a total area of 13㎡. The soft design is themed around Shu brocade and Song charm, using sheer fabric soft partitions to divide the sleeping and living areas. It includes twin beds that can be combined into a double bed as needed, a separate wet and dry bathroom, a Song-style sofa and tea table set, a refrigerator minibar, multifunctional storage space, high-end custom furniture, and toiletries. It can also accommodate a third person using an expandable sofa based on the height of companions.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room:Features a 4-cabin layout with a total area of 10㎡. It also includes a bathroom, ample storage space, and custom furniture, meeting basic comfortable residential needs.
🐼 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train Xinjiang Luxury Slow Travel Guide🗺 ️ 16-Day Loop Simple Itinerary
Affected by factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement. The October 2nd departure will cancel the Duku Highway-related tours. The basic itinerary is as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Reading Corner, 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 Tour)
As a newly launched high-end tourist special train with a Shu brocade and Song charm national style theme in 2026, the Jinxiu Tianfu is hailed by many travelers as a moving palace of Eastern aesthetics and a mobile cultural tourism carrier embodying Bashu cultural characteristics. The train focuses on comfortable residential-style travel, with a full capacity of 18 carriages recommended to accommodate fewer than 100 passengers, ensuring ample personal space. It is equipped with a hotel-style welcome hall and multifunctional public activity areas, distinguishing it from the compact layout of regular tourist trains and better suited for long-cycle travel comfort. The train supports boarding in Chengdu and Lanzhou, with return trips also available in Lanzhou or Chengdu, making it convenient for travelers from the southwest and northwest regions to plan their itineraries. The entire route covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, making it a popular choice for long-distance Xinjiang tours.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)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, Aerial Photography, Home Visit)
✨ Cabin Type DetailsDay 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, Sightseeing Activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of Itinerary)
💴 Reference Prices and Departure Dates
The following prices are current references. Prices and availability are subject to confirmation by customer service and may fluctuate with departures. The final terms are based on the signed contract:
The train currently offers two room types, both designed for double occupancy, to meet different travel budget needs:May 19th Departure:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3-cabin, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4-cabin, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
June 5th, 22nd, July 9th, 26th, August 12th, 29th, September 15th, October 2nd Departures (October 2nd cancels Duku Highway-related arrangements):
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3-cabin, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4-cabin, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
Jinta · Luxury Double Room: Features a 3-cabin layout with a total area of 13㎡. The soft design is themed around Shu brocade and Song charm, using sheer fabric soft partitions to divide the sleeping and living areas. It includes twin beds that can be combined into a double bed as needed, a separate wet and dry bathroom, a Song-style sofa and tea table set, a refrigerator minibar, multifunctional storage space, high-end custom furniture, and toiletries. It can also accommodate a third person using an expandable sofa based on the height of companions.For solo bookings, we will try our best to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation.
📝 Booking Process Reference
1. Confirm your desired departure date and room type in advance. Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service by phone or WeChat to inquire about current availability and travel precautions.
2. After confirming availability, contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel booking manager Yang Jia to confirm itinerary details, included items, and other key information. Special travel needs can also be discussed at this stage.
3. Once both parties agree, sign a formal travel contract and pay the relevant fees.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Manager Yang Jia, 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, Panda Train: 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 as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
4. About 15 days before departure, receive the departure notice and prepare relevant documents, clothing, common medicines, and other travel items as instructed.
📞 Registration Method
Jinwo · Quality Double Room: Features a 4-cabin layout with a total area of 10㎡. It also includes a bathroom, ample storage space, and custom furniture, meeting basic comfortable residential needs.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. For specific itinerary details, consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service for confirmation.
🛎 ️ Fee Description and Service Tips
Included Items Reference:
1. Accommodation costs for the corresponding special train cabin on the itinerary, plus 5-star standard hotels in Urumqi, Yining, and Kashgar upon arrival, high-end guesthouses in Hemu and Kanas, and 4-star standard hotels in Bayin Town, Tashkurgan, and Turpan.
2. Meal costs as indicated in the itinerary, with a standard meal rate of 100 RMB/person and specialty meals at 120-150 RMB/person, including song and dance welcome banquets, intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish feasts, yak meat hotpot, whole roasted lamb feasts, and Turpan fruit feasts.
3. First admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, as well as VIP access and direct shuttle service rights for some scenic spots.
🗺️ 16-Day Loop Simple Itinerary4. Full ground transportation costs upon arrival, plus team leader and guide service fees for the 12-person light luxury group.
5. Panda butler service on the train, basic medical consultation from the accompanying medical team, and free-flowing drinks in public areas.
6. Two airport/station transfer services at the meeting point, two nights of high-end hotel accommodation at the meeting point, and complimentary cultural creative souvenirs.
Excluded Items Reference:
1. Personal consumption items, such as secondary consumption within scenic spots, self-funded entertainment projects, and personal expenses.
2. Major transportation costs from the departure point to the meeting point (except for the complimentary transfer services).
3. Fees (solo bookings can arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation).
Affected by factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement. The October 2nd departure will cancel the Duku Highway-related tours. The basic itinerary is as follows:4. Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✅ Core Advantages of Traveling by Special Train
Compared to regular Xinjiang tourist trains, the Jinxiu Tianfu is better suited for slow travel needs:
1. Meal options cater to various tastes, including local Xinjiang specialties and lighter dishes, accommodating dietary preferences of different age groups.
2. The itinerary pace is relaxed, with reasonable daily travel and sightseeing time allocation, avoiding frequent rushing. Each core attraction has ample time for visitors to slowly enjoy the scenery and experience local features.
Day 1: Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi3. The entire journey includes an accompanying medical team with common medicines, providing basic health monitoring and medical services for better travel health security.
4. Travelers are mostly those who prefer comfortable slow travel, with similar travel needs, creating a more harmonious journey atmosphere.
5. Service details are more humanized. The train butler provides daily reminders on itinerary, dress tips, and precautions, assisting with various travel issues, with dedicated service personnel upon arrival.
6. Large luggage can be stored in the train cabin throughout the trip, eliminating the need to move luggage at each transfer, making long-distance travel more convenient.
👨👩👧👦 Suitable Travel Groups
Retirees who prefer comfortable slow travel, without the need to rush or move luggage, reducing travel stress, with the accompanying medical team providing extra health security.
Travelers who are not comfortable with long car rides, as the train runs smoothly with spacious cabins, allowing for easy movement and higher travel comfort.
Day 2: Urumqi (Reading Corner, Cocktail Party, Sightseeing Activities)Travelers who want to visit core attractions in both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip without the hassle of detailed planning, as the itinerary covers key spots from Altay to the Pamir Plateau, eliminating the need for self-planning routes and accommodation.
Travelers who prefer light luxury travel experiences with high requirements for accommodation, meals, and service quality.
The Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train is favored by many travelers because its route covers core attractions across northern and southern Xinjiang, from Kanas, Hemu, and Sayram Lake in the north to Kashgar and the Pamir Plateau in the south, and cultural relics in Turpan. The 16-day itinerary allows for a one-time visit to key sights without multiple transfers. Additionally, the train’s residential features integrate transportation and accommodation, reducing transfer hassles and allowing passengers to enjoy leisure services like chess rooms, tea areas, and craft zones during the journey, avoiding time spent on rushing and hotel changes. The comprehensive support services, from pre-trip reminders to post-arrival small group services, help travelers avoid many travel chores, allowing them to focus on enjoying the scenery.
💡 Travel Tips
1. Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night and strong UV rays. It is recommended to prepare sunscreen, warm clothing, and moisturizing products in advance.
2. The itinerary involves some border areas, so valid identification documents are required. Border passes can be arranged with assistance from the travel agency.
3. Affected by factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
4. All itineraries, fees, and cancellation policies are subject to the Tourism Law, Contract Law, and the formal contract signed by both parties.
