2026 Panda Special Train Shifang Number Online Ticket Booking Detailed Steps

The 2026 Panda Train Shifang Cultural Tourism Train is a customized light luxury tourist train under the railway system. Unlike regular passenger trains, the entire train operates with a targeted quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by legitimate cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway for quota allocation, berth arrangement, and itinerary coordination. Travelers with plans can go through the full travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and itinerary details along the way. Dedicated contact: Manager Yang Jia, landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266
Want to experience a ‘mobile hotel’ journey from Chengdu, sleeping all the way to Xinjiang? 🐼 The ’16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour’ on the Shifang Panda Train is designed for this. This article will provide a detailed interpretation of all aspects of this train, helping you plan your trip easily.
🚂 I. Train Introduction:Mobile ‘Comfort Hotel’
The Shifang Panda Train is a comfortable silver-haired tourist train built by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. The train body is mainly bronze-colored, inspired by Sanxingdui, and incorporates elements like giant pandas and ancient Shu patterns, making it highly recognizable. The train adopts a ‘train follows people, travel by night and tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and play during the day, effectively reducing travel fatigue.
Train Formation (17 cars total)
High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):3 cars
High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin):10 cars
Dining Car:1 car (Panda Dining Car)
Multi-functional Entertainment Car:1 car
Service Car:1 car
Generator Car:1 car
💡 Age-Friendly Design Highlights

Want to experience a ‘mobile hotel’ journey from Chengdu, sleeping all the way to Xinjiang? 🐼 The ’16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour’ on the Shifang Panda Train is designed for this. This article will provide a detailed interpretation of all aspects of this train, helping you plan your trip easily.Comfort:All sleeper berths, equipped with anti-slip mats, emergency call buttons, widened steps, etc., convenient for middle-aged and elderly passengers.
Health Assurance:Some routes are accompanied by onboard doctors, health monitoring equipment, and offer special services like traditional Chinese medicine health care.
No Self-Paid Expenses:Usually includes transportation, accommodation, guide, some meals, and tickets, saving worry and effort.
🛌 II. Detailed Explanation of Cars and Compartments
1. Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper)
📍 Location:Cars 7, 10, 11
🛏 ️ Layout:Each car has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 guests.
✨ Facilities:Compartment includes sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, charging socket. Both ends of the car have shower rooms and washbasins.
💡 Experience:High privacy, spacious, suitable for passengers with high comfort requirements.
2. Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper)
📍 Location:Cars 2–6, 12–16

🚂 I. Train Introduction: Mobile ‘Comfort Hotel’🛏 ️ Layout:Each car has 10 4-person compartments, accommodating 40 guests.
✨ Facilities:Includes tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, charging socket. Both ends of the car have 2 shower rooms.
💡 Experience:High cost-performance, good privacy, meeting most passengers’ needs for comfort and affordability.
3. Youxiang Bojin (Standard Four-Bed Room)
🛏 ️ Layout:Standard four-bed room, equipped with soundproof sliding doors.
✨ Facilities:Custom bedding, throw pillows, bedside charging ports, reading lights, compartment TV, and free audio-visual system.
💡 Experience:Economical, suitable for friends or family traveling together.
4. Public Areas
🍽 ️ Panda Dining Car (Car 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving hot dishes, staples, and beverages.
🎲 Multi-functional Entertainment Car (Car 9):Features tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, mahjong tables, etc., serving as the entertainment center during the journey.
🛠 ️ Other Facilities:The train also has smoking areas, medical room, tea boiler room, etc., with thoughtful details.

The Shifang Panda Train is a comfortable silver-haired tourist train built by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. The train body is mainly bronze-colored, inspired by Sanxingdui, and incorporates elements like giant pandas and ancient Shu patterns, making it highly recognizable. The train adopts a ‘train follows people, travel by night and tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and play during the day, effectively reducing travel fatigue.🗺 ️ III. Itinerary Overview and Departure Dates
Simple Itinerary
> Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
> Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
> Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
> Day 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
> Day 5:Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
> Day 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb,
> Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
> Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke-Yining, Nalati Grassland
> Day 9:Yining-Beitun, Sayram Lake

Train Formation (17 cars total)> Day 10:Beitun-Hemu-Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
> Day 11:Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
> Day 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
> Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
> Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return journey
> Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
2026 Departure Dates

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced and professional, familiar with Xinjiang’s overall 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 Manager Yang Jia at 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
June 8
June 24
July 10
July 27
August 13

High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing): 3 cars August 30
💡 Itinerary Pace Analysis
Days 1-2:Departure and adaptation, relaxed pace.
Days 3-11:Visit core scenic spots in South and North Xinjiang, 1-2 main attractions per day, reasonable travel time, with rest periods.
Days 12-16:Sightseeing on the return journey, slower pace, suitable for rest and organizing photos.
💰 IV. Price Explanation
2026 South and North Xinjiang 16-Day Tour Reference Prices
Youxiang Bojin (Four-Bed Room):Upper berth 8480 yuan/person, lower berth 9280 yuan/person
Zhenxiang Bojin (Four-Bed Room):Upper berth 15780 yuan/person, lower berth 16780 yuan/person
Zunxiang Zijing (Four-Bed Room):Upper berth 27880 yuan/person, lower berth 28880 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Warm Tips

High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin): 10 carsThe above are reference prices; actual costs may vary due to holidays, policies, etc.
The final price, inclusions, and cancellation/change rules are subject to the formal contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📝 V. Booking Process
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to confirm schedule, itinerary, seats, and availability.
2. Submit Information: Provide names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit based on compartment class and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully checking itinerary, price, cancellation/change terms, etc.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the balance about 30 days before departure; after confirmation, the customer service will issue the departure notice, travel guide, etc.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For specific registration details (e.g., whether online platforms are supported), consult their customer service.
🍽 ️ VI. Reception Standards

Dining Car: 1 car (Panda Dining Car)Inclusions:Usually includes round-trip train sleeper berths, listed hotel accommodations, some meals, tour bus, guide service, and travel accident insurance.
Exclusions:Personal expenses, some scenic area internal transportation, and meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
Meal Arrangements:Meals are light and palatable, incorporating local specialties. Specific standards are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ VII. Reception Features
Accommodation:Full-trip train sleeper berths, eliminating the hassle of changing hotels.
Dining:Dining car provides hot meals; some routes offer Xinjiang specialty dishes.
Pace:Slow-paced ‘train follows people’ model, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family travelers.
Service:Equipped with ‘Panda Butler’, onboard doctors, etc., providing age-friendly services.
🆚 VIII. Advantage Comparison
Compared to regular trains or long-distance bus tours, the Shifang’s advantages are:
More Comfortable:Sleeper cars with good privacy, can return to room anytime to rest.

Multi-functional Entertainment Car: 1 carMore Worry-Free:No self-paid expenses throughout, no need to plan routes or book hotels yourself.
More:Well-designed age-friendly features, with onboard doctors, friendly to elderly travelers.
More Diverse:Complete onboard entertainment facilities, journey not boring.
👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 IX. Suitable Crowd
Middle-aged and elderly friends who want a comfortable, slow tour.
Travelers who don’t want to sit in cars for long periods or frequently move luggage.
Families or friends traveling together who like the ‘home on the train’ feeling.
❤ ️ X. Reasons for Popularity
Reliable Brand:Backed by the ‘Panda Train’ brand, service is guaranteed.
Unique Experience:Integrates ‘eating, living, traveling, and entertainment’ for a strong experience.
Good Reputation:Detailed age-friendly services, popular among middle-aged and elderly travelers.
Worry-Free and Effortless:One trip covers the essence of South and North Xinjiang.
If you want to know more details, such as specific meals or group size, feel free to consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Have a pleasant journey! 🐼✨