Panda Special Train Shifang Number Xinjiang Tourism Special Train Booking and Registration Method
The 2026 Panda Train Shifang Cultural Tourism Train is a customized light luxury railway tourist train. Unlike regular passenger trains, the entire train operates under a targeted quota service guidance system and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated by authorized railway cultural tourism institutions for quota allocation, berth assignment, and itinerary coordination. Travelers planning to travel can go through the full set of travel procedures, including registration, berth selection, and contract signing, at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Train Center, 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 the comfort of ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train’? The Shifang Panda Train’s ’16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour’ integrates ‘transportation + accommodation + sightseeing’ into one, allowing you to easily enjoy the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang in a comfortable environment. This article will provide a detailed explanation from two perspectives: ‘how to book’ and ‘is it worth it’.
🐼 Shifang Panda Train:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Train is a premium tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Shifang City. The train body features a bronze color tone from Sanxingdui, blending ancient Shu patterns and panda elements, and is hailed as a ‘moving Bashu cultural station’.
Train Positioning:A comfortable silver-haired tourist train, focusing on ‘fast travel, slow play, multiple destinations on one route’, with a relaxed pace, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.
Core Features:In 2025, this train was upgraded to the country’s first ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine Health’ themed tourist train, featuring TCM science popularization and health experiences on board, along with accompanying doctors and ‘travel butlers’ providing attentive service.
🛏 ️ Carriage Reveal:Three Types of Compartments, Each with Its Own Joys
The Shifang train consists of 17 carriages, all passenger carriages equipped with public bathrooms. The main accommodation carriages are divided into the following three types:
1. Premium Platinum: Standard Quadruple Room
🚂 Want to experience the comfort of ‘traveling through Xinjiang by train’? The Shifang Panda Train’s ’16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour’ integrates ‘transportation + accommodation + sightseeing’ into one, allowing you to easily enjoy the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang in a comfortable environment. This article will provide a detailed explanation from two perspectives: ‘how to book’ and ‘is it worth it’.Layout:Located in the train carriage, it is a standard quadruple room.
Facilities:Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, bed charging ports, reading lights, compartment TV, and free audio-visual system.
Bathroom:Uses the carriage’s public bathroom/washroom/shower room.
2. Premium Platinum: High-End Quadruple Room
Layout:Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16 of the train, each with 10 quadruple compartments, totaling 40 berths.
Facilities:The compartment features a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging socket.
Bathroom:Two shower rooms at each end of the carriage, fully equipped.
3. Premium Purple Gold: High-End Quadruple Room
Layout:Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11 of the train, each with 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 berths.
🐼 Shifang Panda Train: A Moving Luxury HotelFacilities:The compartment features a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging socket.
Bathroom:One shower room at each end of the carriage, with complete facilities like washbasins.
📝 Warm Tips
Train Year:The Shifang train made its maiden voyage on April 18, 2024, making it a relatively new tourist train.
Boarding Location:According to 2026 product information, it usually departs from Chengdu, with specific stations subject to the contract.
Area Description:For specific compartment areas, it is recommended to ask the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service for a floor plan during consultation.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:16-Day South and North Xinjiang Highlights Tour
Simplified Itinerary
The Shifang Panda Train is a premium tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Shifang City. The train body features a bronze color tone from Sanxingdui, blending ancient Shu patterns and panda elements, and is hailed as a ‘moving Bashu cultural station’.Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, White Sand Mountain-White Sand 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 Garden,
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 Positioning: A comfortable silver-haired tourist train, focusing on ‘fast travel, slow play, multiple destinations on one route’, with a relaxed pace, especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly friends.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
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, 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, Splendid Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silk Road Dream, Kunming, Lindu, Great River South, Yangtze River Delta Star, etc. Manager Yang Jia’s contact: 133 2555 9266 (mobile and WeChat)
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
2026 Departure Dates
June 8
Core Features: In 2025, this train was upgraded to the country’s first ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine Health’ themed tourist train, featuring TCM science popularization and health experiences on board, along with accompanying doctors and ‘travel butlers’ providing attentive service. June 24
July 10
July 27
August 13
August 30
⏰ Pace Analysis
The itinerary adopts a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ mode, with most time spent on sightseeing. The train is equipped with KTV, tea bar, etc., providing ample rest time. However, some long-distance journeys (e.g., Kashgar-Kuqa) take considerable time and require a certain level of physical fitness, with the experience varying by individual.
💰 Price Explanation:One price includes designated items in the itinerary, with options for different budgets
2026 16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour Reference Price
🛏️ Carriage Reveal: Three Types of Compartments, Each with Its Own JoysPremium Platinum:Upper berth 8480 yuan/person, lower berth 9280 yuan/person
Premium Platinum:Upper berth 15780 yuan/person, lower berth 16780 yuan/person
Premium Purple Gold:Upper berth 27880 yuan/person, lower berth 28880 yuan/person
💡 Warm Tips
The above are 2026 reference prices. Actual costs may vary due to schedule, policies, etc. Please refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Fees typically include round-trip transportation, train seats, hotel accommodation, scenic spot tickets within the itinerary, some meals, and travel insurance. They do not include personal expenses or items not specified in the itinerary, subject to the contract.
📝 Booking Process:Seven Steps to Secure Your Xinjiang Trip
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Yang Jia to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
The Shifang train consists of 17 carriages, all passenger carriages equipped with public bathrooms. The main accommodation carriages are divided into the following three types:2. Submit Information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in desired seats.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit based on the compartment level and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract, carefully checking details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms.
5. Settle Balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After confirmation of receipt, the customer service will issue a departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list.
6. Registration Method: Register uniformly through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
7. Inquiry Channels: For questions, call or WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency customer service.
✨ Service Highlights:Why Choose the Shifang Train?
Comfortable Accommodation:Sleeper berths throughout, good privacy, night travel, day sightseeing, saving energy.
Rich Meals:The train features a Panda dining car with 2-person/4-person seating. The itinerary also includes Xinjiang specialty meals, with specific tastes negotiable in advance.
1. Premium Platinum: Standard Quadruple RoomDiverse Entertainment:Multi-functional entertainment carriage integrates KTV, tea bar, mahjong tables, and other entertainment facilities, making the journey not boring.
Elderly-Friendly:As a ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine Health’ themed train, it is equipped with accompanying doctors and travel butlers, with anti-slip facilities and emergency call buttons in bathrooms, very friendly to elderly tourists.
One Price Includes Designated Items:Eliminates the hassle of booking tickets and hotels separately, with smooth itinerary connections and no need to frequently move luggage.
🎯 Suitable For
Travelers who want to visit the highlights of southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip.
Middle-aged and elderly friends who prefer a slow pace and comfortable experience.
Travelers who don’t want to frequently change hotels and transportation.
Passengers interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine health and cultural experiences.
❤ ️ Enduring Charm
The Shifang Panda Train remains popular mainly due to its unique experience, professional elderly-friendly services, and the convenience of ‘one ticket for multiple benefits’. If you desire a worry-free and comfortable in-depth Xinjiang tour, consider adding the Shifang train to your travel list.
