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 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 a trip can go through the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center for registration, berth selection, contract signing, and other full travel procedures, and can 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 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 essence of South and North 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, health experiences, and equipped with onboard doctors and ‘travel butlers’ for attentive service.
🛏 ️ Carriage Reveal:Three Types of Compartments, Each with Its Own Enjoyment
The Shifang train is composed of 17 cars, all passenger cars equipped with public bathrooms. The main accommodation cars 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 essence of South and North 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 car, it is a standard quadruple room.
Facilities:Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, bedside charging ports, reading lights, compartment TV, and free audio-visual system.
Bathroom:Uses the car’s public bathroom/washroom/shower room.
2. Premium Platinum: High-End Quadruple Room
Layout:Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, each car has 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 car, fully equipped.
3. Premium Purple Gold: High-End Quadruple Room
Layout:Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each car has 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 car, with complete facilities like washbasins.
📝 Warm Tips
Train Year:The Shifang train made its debut 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 Service customer service for a floor plan during consultation.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:16-Day South and North Xinjiang Essence 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 pickup, 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 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 trip
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Yang Jia, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with Xinjiang’s entire tourism landscape: 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. Contact Manager Yang Jia at 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, health experiences, and equipped with onboard doctors and ‘travel butlers’ for attentive service. June 24
July 10
July 27
August 13
August 30
⏰ Pace Analysis
The itinerary uses a ‘night travel, day sightseeing’ mode, with most time spent on sightseeing. The train is equipped with KTV, tea bar, etc., ensuring ample rest time. However, some long train rides (e.g., Kashgar-Kuqa) take considerable time and require some physical stamina, 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 EnjoymentPremium 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 fluctuate due to schedule, policies, etc., and are subject to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Costs 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 Service Manager Yang Jia to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
The Shifang train is composed of 17 cars, all passenger cars equipped with public bathrooms. The main accommodation cars are divided into the following three types:2. Submit Information: Provide names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in intended 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 policies.
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 Service.
7. Inquiry Channels: For questions, call or WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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 seats. The itinerary also includes Xinjiang specialty meals, with specific tastes communicable in advance.
1. Premium Platinum: Standard Quadruple RoomDiverse Entertainment:Multi-functional entertainment car integrates KTV, tea bar, mahjong tables, and other entertainment facilities, making the journey not boring.
Senior-Friendly:As a ‘Traditional Chinese Medicine Health’ themed train, it is equipped with onboard doctors and travel butlers, with anti-slip facilities and emergency call buttons in bathrooms, very friendly to elderly travelers.
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 essence of South and North 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.
Travelers interested in TCM health and cultural experiences.
❤ ️ Enduring Charm
The Shifang Panda Train remains popular mainly due to its unique experience, professional senior-friendly services, and the convenience of ‘one ticket for multiple benefits’. If you desire a worry-free, comfortable in-depth Xinjiang tour, consider adding the Shifang train to your travel list.
