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 railway-authorized cultural tourism agencies for quota allocation, berth assignment, and itinerary coordination. Travelers planning to go can complete the full travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, and check real-time schedule availability, travel policies, and detailed itinerary 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 Shifang Panda Train’s ’16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour’ is designed for this. This article will provide you with a detailed interpretation of all aspects of this special 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 in Sanxingdui bronze color, incorporating 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’ mode, 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 Shifang Panda Train’s ’16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour’ is designed for this. This article will provide you with a detailed interpretation of all aspects of this special 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 equipped with accompanying doctors, health monitoring devices, and offer special services like traditional Chinese medicine health care.
No Self-funded Activities: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:6 high-end compartments per car, total 22 guests.
✨ Facilities:Compartment features sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, charging socket. Both ends of the car have shower rooms and washbasins.
💡 Experience:Strong 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:10 4-person compartments per car, total 40 guests.
✨ Facilities:Features tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, charging socket. Both ends of the car have 2 shower rooms.
💡 Experience:High cost-effectiveness, good privacy, meets most passengers’ needs for comfort and affordability.
3. Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
🛏 ️ Layout:Standard quadruple room, equipped with soundproof sliding door.
✨ Facilities:Custom bedding, throw pillows, bedside charging port, reading light, compartment TV, and free audio-visual system.
💡 Experience:Economical and affordable, suitable for friends or family traveling together.
4. Public Areas
🍽 ️ Panda Dining Car (Car 8):Offers 2-person and 4-person seats, 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 in Sanxingdui bronze color, incorporating 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’ mode, 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 trip
> 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 New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinxiu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, 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 time.
Days 12-16:Sightseeing on the return trip, slower pace, suitable for rest and organizing photos.
💰 IV. Price Explanation
2026 16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour Reference Price
Youxiang Bojin (Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8480 yuan/person, lower berth 9280 yuan/person
Zhenxiang Bojin (Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15780 yuan/person, lower berth 16780 yuan/person
Zunxiang Zijing (Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27880 yuan/person, lower berth 28880 yuan/person
⚠ ️ Warm Reminder

High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin): 10 carsThe above are reference prices; actual costs may fluctuate due to holidays, policies, etc.
The final price, inclusions, and cancellation/modification 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 the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit according to the compartment level and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign the unified national tourism supervision electronic contract, carefully checking the itinerary, price, cancellation/modification terms, etc.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the balance about 30 days before departure; after confirmation by customer service, receive the departure notice, travel guide, and other materials.
📞 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)Included Items:Usually includes round-trip special train sleeper berths, listed hotel accommodation, some meals, tourist bus, guide service, and travel accident insurance.
Excluded Items:Personal expenses, some scenic area internal transportation, and meals not mentioned in the itinerary, etc.
Meal Arrangements:Meals are light and palatable, considering local specialties. Specific standards are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ VII. Reception Features
Accommodation:Full-trip special train sleeper berths, eliminating the hassle of changing hotels.
Dining:Dining car provides hot meals; some routes allow tasting of Xinjiang specialties.
Pace:Slow-paced ‘train follows people’ mode, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and family tourists.
Service:Equipped with ‘Panda Butler’, accompanying doctors, etc., providing age-friendly services.
🆚 VIII. Advantage Comparison
Compared with regular trains or long-distance bus tours, the advantages of Shifang are:
More Comfortable:Sleeper cars with good privacy, can return to room to rest anytime.

Multi-functional Entertainment Car: 1 carMore Worry-free:No self-funded activities throughout, no need to plan routes or book hotels yourself.
More:Well-designed age-friendly features, with accompanying doctors, friendly to elderly tourists.
More Diverse:Complete entertainment facilities on the train, journey not boring.
👨 ‍👩‍👧‍👦 IX. Suitable Crowd
Middle-aged and elderly friends who want a comfortable slow tour.
Tourists who don’t want to sit in cars for long periods or frequently move luggage.
Families or friends traveling together who like the feeling of ‘home on the train’.
❤ ️ 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 experiential feel.
Good Reputation:Detailed age-friendly services, popular among middle-aged and elderly tourists.
Worry-free and Effort-saving:One trip covers the essence of South and North Xinjiang.
If you want to know more details, such as specific meals or group size, you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at any time. Wishing you a pleasant journey! 🐼✨