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How to purchase tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Hao Panda Special Train? For 2026, tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Hao Panda Special Train must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: 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 specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
Jinxiu Tianfu Hao Panda Special Train:A Mobile Observation Deck for Silver-Haired Travelers, a Worry-Free Choice for a 16-Day Deep Tour of Xinjiang
🚂 Train Panorama:A Mobile ‘Five-Star Observation Hotel’
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu Hao’ is the first luxury sightseeing train in China themed around ‘Panda Culture’, jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and the railway department. After its recent upgrade in 2026, the train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with an oxygen supply system, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and tourists sensitive to high-altitude environments. With the core concept of ‘Slow Travel in Xinjiang’, the train travels no more than 6 hours per day, with the rest of the time spent on in-depth exploration of scenic spots, completely breaking away from the traditional group tour mode of ‘sleeping on the bus and taking photos at stops’.
The train departs from Chengdu or Lanzhou, enters Xinjiang along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, passes through core scenic areas such as Urumqi, Beitun, Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar, and finally returns to the departure point. The route is cleverly designed to avoid the ‘rushing’ itinerary of regular tours. For example, it stays for 2 consecutive nights in the Kanas scenic area, giving tourists ample time to experience Moon Bay in the morning mist and hike the Three Bays boardwalk; in Kashgar Ancient City, professional photographers are arranged to follow and document the production scenes of traditional ethnic handicrafts.
🛏 ️Cabin Configuration:A Home-Like Comfortable Space
The train offers two types of rooms, both managed in a hotel style:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 rooms)
Area:13 square meters
Jinxiu Tianfu Hao Panda Special Train: A Mobile Observation Deck for Silver-Haired Travelers, a Worry-Free Choice for a 16-Day Deep Tour of XinjiangConfiguration:1.5-meter wide double bed, bathroom (24-hour hot water), smart toilet, humidifier, panoramic viewing window, mini bar, emergency call system
Features:Each room is decorated with a ‘panda’ theme, with cartoon images of Sichuan giant pandas and Xinjiang snow leopards on the headboard wall, symbolizing ‘Sichuan-Xinjiang linkage’.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 rooms)
Area:10 square meters
Configuration:1.2-meter wide standard bed, shared bathroom (shared between 2 rooms, clean and hygienic), viewing sofa, storage cabinet, charging ports
Features:A cost-effective choice, suitable for tourists with limited budgets but seeking quality.
All rooms are equipped with medical-grade oxygen devices, and the train conductor’s office has a doctor on board to provide basic medical services for patients with hypertension and heart disease.
📅 Simple Itinerary (Latest 2026 Version)
🚂 Train Panorama: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Observation Hotel’Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi (Check into hotel after pickup, adapt to high-altitude environment)
Day 2:Urumqi (Read at the corner book bar, socialize at cocktail party, take panoramic city photos from the observation deck)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet tasting Xinjiang big plate chicken, visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake)
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Horseback riding in Hemu scenic area, watch sunrise at Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea in log cabins)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Boat tour on Kanas Lake, overlook the panoramic view from Guanyu Terrace, hike the Three Bays)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Second visit to Moon Bay and Xian Bay, capture light and shadow at different times)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (Cycling around the lake, afternoon tea by the lake)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Horseback riding on Nalati Grassland, experience staying in yurts)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (Self-driving experience on the middle section of Duku Highway, stop at Qiaoerma Martyrs Cemetery)
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu Hao’ is the first luxury sightseeing train in China themed around ‘Panda Culture’, jointly created by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service and the railway department. After its recent upgrade in 2026, the train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages equipped with an oxygen supply system, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups and tourists sensitive to high-altitude environments. With the core concept of ‘Slow Travel in Xinjiang’, the train travels no more than 6 hours per day, with the rest of the time spent on in-depth exploration of scenic spots, completely breaking away from the traditional group tour mode of ‘sleeping on the bus and taking photos at stops’.Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Hike in Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, photography on the southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Direction of Tashkurgan: Aerial photography of Baisha Lake, home visits with various ethnic groups at the foot of Muztagh Ata)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Intangible cultural heritage experience in Kashgar Ancient City, clay pottery making in Gaotai Folk Houses)
Day 13:Turpan (Concert at Jiaohe Ancient City, grape picking in Grape Valley)
Day 14:Turpan → Return (Geology lecture at Flaming Mountain, fruit feast, Karez well cultural explanation)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage handicraft class, observation activity summary)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu (End of itinerary)
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Reference)
The train departs from Chengdu or Lanzhou, enters Xinjiang along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, passes through core scenic areas such as Urumqi, Beitun, Kanas, Yili, and Kashgar, and finally returns to the departure point. The route is cleverly designed to avoid the ‘rushing’ itinerary of regular tours. For example, it stays for 2 consecutive nights in the Kanas scenic area, giving tourists ample time to experience Moon Bay in the morning mist and hike the Three Bays boardwalk; in Kashgar Ancient City, professional photographers are arranged to follow and document the production scenes of traditional ethnic handicrafts.Current Schedules and Prices (Subject to Contract):
May 19:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room:96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room:76,880 RMB/person
June 5, 22; July 9, 26; August 12, 29; September 15; October 2 (Duku Highway section cancelled):
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, 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 Orient Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, Anyi Hao, Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silk Road Dream Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindou Hao, Dahezhinan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star Hao, 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:98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room:78,880 RMB/person
Price Includes:Full-trip special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 15 breakfasts and 30 main meals (including 8 specialty meals), local tour guide service, on-board doctor, travel accident insurance. Prices may fluctuate with schedules, subject to the contract signed by both parties.
🛏️Cabin Configuration: A Home-Like Comfortable Space📝 Booking Process:Three Steps to Secure Your Spot
Step 1:Call or WeChat the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to confirm availability and room type;
Step 2:Provide tourist names, valid ID numbers, and contact information, pay a deposit (5,000 RMB/person);
Step 3:Sign the travel contract 30 days before departure, pay the balance, and receive the ‘Group Departure Notice’.
⚠ ️Special Note:All bookings are handled by Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Do not trust information from other channels.
📱 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, and customer service will provide one-on-one itinerary explanation.
💡 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items:
The train offers two types of rooms, both managed in a hotel style:Transportation:Special train hard sleeper/soft sleeper (depending on room type), air-conditioned buses between scenic spots;
Accommodation:Special train cabin + local four-star hotel;
Meals:3 meals per day (including specialty dishes like hand-grabbed rice, baked buns, big plate chicken);
Tickets:First admission tickets to Kanas, Tianchi, Sayram Lake, etc.;
Services:On-board doctor, professional photographer, intangible cultural heritage inheritor lectures.
Excluded Items:
Personal expenses (such as consumption, entertainment activities);
Internal transportation within scenic spots (such as Kanas Lake boat tour, Nalati horseback riding);
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 rooms) (Single travelers will try to arrange shared rooms, special cases need negotiation).
Note:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
🆚Comparison Advantages:Why Choose ‘Jinxiu Tianfu Hao’?
More Considerate Meals:Light menus designed for middle-aged and elderly groups, with porridge and soft foods at each meal, avoiding spicy and greasy dishes;
Slower Pace:Daily travel no more than 6 hours, with rest time arranged on the special train to avoid fatigue from long rides;
More Comprehensive Services:On-board doctor on call 24/7, train conductor’s office equipped with AED defibrillator and emergency medications;
Better Peer Compatibility:80% of tourists are retired individuals over 50, with shared interests, making socializing stress-free;
More Convenient Transportation:No need to repeatedly move luggage throughout the trip; luggage can be delivered directly to hotel rooms.
Area: 13 square meters👨👩👧👦 Suitable For
Retired Seniors:No need to drive, easily visit Xinjiang’s core scenic spots;
Family Tourists:Family cabin design, suitable for three-generation trips;
Photography Enthusiasts:Itinerary includes sunrise and sunset shooting times, with professional photographer guidance;
Those Unable to Sit for Long Periods:Special train goes directly to scenic spots, reducing car bumps.
🌟 Reasons for Continued Popularity
Since its operation in 2023, ‘Jinxiu Tianfu Hao’ has served over 2,000 tourists with a 98% satisfaction rate. Its core advantage lies in the ‘tourist-centered’ design concept:From lowering the carriage height to 1.8 meters (convenient for seniors to get in and out of bunks), to offering low-sugar meals in the dining car; from adding age-friendly activities (such as Tai Chi morning exercises, calligraphy exchanges) to equipping multi-language service staff (to accommodate tourists from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan), every detail reflects care for the silver-haired generation.
In 2026, the train added a ‘Cultural Experience Officer’ role, with intangible cultural heritage inheritors accompanying the group to explain the history of various ethnic groups, allowing tourists to deeply understand Xinjiang’s diverse culture while enjoying the scenery. As one tourist commented: ‘This train is not just a means of transportation; it’s a mobile cultural museum.’
📞 Act Now
Consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service to get the latest 2026 schedules and discount information. Let ‘Jinxiu Tianfu Hao’ take you on a comfortable, in-depth Xinjiang journey!
