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 directional quota service guide and does not open a public ticket purchase channel on 12306. Currently, market seats are uniformly coordinated, berth-allocated, and itinerary-coordinated by regular cultural tourism institutions cooperating with the railway. Travelers planning to travel can go through the full set of 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 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 tourism special train built by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. The train body is mainly bronze-colored from Sanxingdui, integrating elements such as 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 ’16-Day South and North Xinjiang Tour’ on the Shifang Panda Train 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 throughout the train, equipped with anti-slip floor mats, emergency call buttons, widened steps, etc., convenient for middle-aged and elderly passengers.
Health Guarantee:Some routes are equipped with accompanying doctors, health monitoring equipment, and provide special services such as traditional Chinese medicine health care.
No Self-funded Items Throughout:Usually includes transportation, accommodation, tour guide, some meals, and tickets, saving worry and effort.
🛌 II. Detailed Explanation of Carriages and Compartments
1. Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper)
📍 Location:Carriages 7, 10, 11
🛏 ️ Layout:6 high-end compartments per car, accommodating 22 guests.
✨ Facilities:Compartment equipped with sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, charging socket. Both ends of the car are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins.
💡 Experience:Strong privacy, spacious, suitable for passengers with high comfort requirements.
2. Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper)
📍 Location:Carriages 2–6, 12–16

🚂 I. Train Introduction: Mobile ‘Comfort Hotel’🛏 ️ Layout:10 4-person compartments per car, accommodating 40 guests.
✨ Facilities:Equipped with tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, charging socket. Both ends of the car are equipped with 2 shower rooms.
💡 Experience:High cost-performance, good privacy, meeting the needs of most passengers 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 families traveling together.
4. Public Areas
🍽 ️ Panda Dining Car (Car 8):Provides 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving hot dishes, staple foods, and beverages.
🎲 Multi-functional Entertainment Car (Car 9):Equipped with tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, mahjong tables, etc., it is the entertainment center during the journey.
🛠 ️ Other Facilities:The train is also equipped with smoking areas, medical rooms, tea boiler rooms, etc., with thoughtful details.

The Shifang Panda Train is a comfortable silver-haired tourism special train built by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. The train body is mainly bronze-colored from Sanxingdui, integrating elements such as 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
Simplified Itinerary
> Day 1:Depart from Chengdu/Lanzhou to Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
> Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
> Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
> Day 4:Kashgar-Taxkorgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
> Day 5:Taxkorgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, Home Visit
> Day 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb,
> Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret 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 distinguished 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, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Oriental Express Snow Lotus Train, 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 (same for 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, dedicated rest time.
Days 12-16:Sightseeing on the return journey, 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 class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign Contract: Sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, 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)Inclusions:Usually includes round-trip special train sleeper berths, hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary, some meals, tour bus, tour guide service, and travel accident insurance, etc.
Exclusions:Personal expenses, some scenic area internal transportation, and meals not mentioned in the itinerary, etc.
Meal Arrangements:Meals are mainly light and palatable, taking into account local specialties. Specific standards are subject to actual consultation and contract.
✨ VII. Reception Features
Accommodation:Special train sleeper berths throughout, 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 the Shifang are:
More Comfortable:Sleeper carriages, good privacy, can return to the room to rest at any time.

Multi-functional Entertainment Car: 1 carMore Worry-Free:No self-funded items 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:Brand endorsement of ‘Panda Train’, guaranteed service.
Unique Experience:Integrates ‘eating, living, traveling, and entertainment’ into one, strong sense of experience.
Good Reputation:Meticulous age-friendly services, deeply loved by middle-aged and elderly tourists.
Saves Worry and Effort:One trip, see the essence of South and North Xinjiang.
If you want to know more details, such as specific meals, group size, etc., you can consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at any time. Wishing you a pleasant journey! 🐼✨