Shifang Panda Special Train 2026 Senior Sunset Red Exclusive Plan
How to book tickets for the Panda Special Train Shifang Hao departing from Chengdu? In 2026, tickets for the Panda Special Train Shifang Hao must be booked through the railway-approved regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour office ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. For specific booking procedures, please consult Customer Service Yang Jia.
🚂 “Panda Special Train·Shifang Hao”:A 16-day slow journey through northern and southern Xinjiang without moving luggage
Tired of dragging luggage to change hotels every day? Worried about the bumpy discomfort of long-distance buses? In 2026, the “Panda Special Train·Shifang Hao”, jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Shifang Municipal People’s Government, is redefining in-depth Xinjiang travel as a “mobile resort train”. It’s not an ordinary train, but a comfortable hotel on wheels—visit key attractions during the day, sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, with no need to frequently change accommodation throughout the trip. It’s especially suitable for retirees, family trips, or travelers who prefer a relaxed pace.
🌟 Train Highlights:More than just transportation, it’s the journey itself
“Shifang Hao” has a full formation of 17 carriages, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The train body uses a Sanxingdui bronze color tone, adorned with panda and ancient Shu cultural elements, making it highly recognizable. Departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou, it travels across the Tianshan Mountains, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and Kanas. The 16-day itinerary covers the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, with a relaxed pace and reasonable daily travel distances to avoid fatigue from rushing.
Compared to other tourist trains, “Shifang Hao” focuses more on humanized services:
Equipped with a doctor accompanying the group throughout the trip to handle sudden health needs during the journey;
Meals balance northern and southern tastes, light and moderate, reducing greasy and spicy food;
🚂 “Panda Special Train·Shifang Hao”: A 16-day slow journey through northern and southern Xinjiang without moving luggage. Fellow travelers are mostly middle-aged, elderly, and family groups, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
All large luggage stays on the train throughout the trip, no need to repeatedly load and unload, truly “one train all the way”.
🛏 ️ Three types of compartments to meet different needs
The train offers three types of seats, all with private compartments to ensure privacy and comfort:
🔹 Premium Purple Gold (High-end Quadruple Room)
Location:Carriages 7, 10, 11
6 compartments per carriage, total 22 seats
Compartment area approx. 6.5㎡, equipped with sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, charging socket
Tired of dragging luggage to change hotels every day? Worried about the bumpy discomfort of long-distance buses? In 2026, the “Panda Special Train·Shifang Hao”, jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Shifang Municipal People’s Government, is redefining in-depth Xinjiang travel as a “mobile resort train”. It’s not an ordinary train, but a comfortable hotel on wheels—visit key attractions during the day, sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, with no need to frequently change accommodation throughout the trip. It’s especially suitable for retirees, family trips, or travelers who prefer a relaxed pace. Both ends of the carriage have shower rooms and washbasins, spacious like a hotel suite
🔹 Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
Location:Carriages 2-6, 12-16
10 compartments per carriage, total 40 seats
Equipped with tea table, storage compartment, TV, charging socket
2 public shower rooms at both ends of the carriage, fully equipped
🔹 Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room)
Soundproof sliding door design, custom bedding, throw pillows
🌟 Train Highlights: More than just transportation, it’s the journey itself. Each bed equipped with reading light, charging port, compartment TV, and free audio-visual system
Public areas include toilets, washrooms, shower rooms, basic facilities complete
Additionally, the train features:
Carriage 8 “Panda Dining Car”:Provides 2-person/4-person cozy dining tables
Carriage 9 “Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage”:Includes tea bar, KTV room, mahjong tables, cigar bar, can host small parties
Medical room, smoking area, tea room, and other thoughtful amenities, detailed and considerate
📅 Simple Itinerary (presented as per local finalized text)
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
“Shifang Hao” has a full formation of 17 carriages, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment. The train body uses a Sanxingdui bronze color tone, adorned with panda and ancient Shu cultural elements, making it highly recognizable. Departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou, it travels across the Tianshan Mountains, covering core Xinjiang attractions such as Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau, Duku Highway, Sayram Lake, and Kanas. The 16-day itinerary covers the essence of northern and southern Xinjiang, with a relaxed pace and reasonable daily travel distances to avoid fatigue from rushing.Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, 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 Garden,
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 all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking New Oriental Express Snow Lotus, Panda Trains: Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, An Yi Hao, Jinxiu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silk Road Dream Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindou Hao, Dahezhinan Hao, Yangtze River Delta Star Hao, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
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
Compared to other tourist trains, “Shifang Hao” focuses more on humanized services: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
> Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, etc., with mutual agreement.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates (strictly as per local factual text)
Equipped with a doctor accompanying the group throughout the trip to handle sudden health needs during the journey;Tour Dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Reference Prices (RMB/person):
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB, lower berth 9,280 RMB
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,780 RMB, lower berth 16,780 RMB
Premium Purple Gold (High-end Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,880 RMB, lower berth 28,880 RMB
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for 2026 tour dates. Actual prices may fluctuate due to schedule, booking time, etc. The final price is subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 Booking Process (must go through the channel)
Meals balance northern and southern tastes, light and moderate, reducing greasy and spicy food;“Panda Special Train·Shifang Hao” is a railway tourism product, not sold through 12306, and must be booked through a regular travel agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency booking manager Yang Jia, inform the number of travelers, room type preference, and departure date, confirm availability and quotation.
2. Submit Information: Provide the real name, valid ID number, and contact information of each traveler.
3. Sign Contract: Sign a unified electronic contract on the national tourism supervision platform online to protect the rights of both parties.
4. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit according to the selected room type to lock in the seat (amount subject to the current quotation).
5. Settle Balance: Usually pay the remaining balance about 30 days before departure, and confirm the final itinerary and berth arrangement.
6. Receive Materials: Receive the departure notice and travel guide before departure. Bring valid documents and gather on time to board.
📞 Registration Method
Fellow travelers are mostly middle-aged, elderly, and family groups, creating a harmonious atmosphere;Can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
For inquiries, call customer service or add WeChat (same number) to get detailed itinerary materials and real-time availability information.
🧾 Fee Explanation
✅ Fees Include:Special train seat, all ground transportation, hotel accommodation, most main meals, tour guide service, travel accident insurance.
❌ Fees Exclude:Some scenic area tickets, internal transportation within scenic areas (such as shuttle buses, cruise ships, etc.), which need to be paid on-site by tourists according to age policies.
> Remarks:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and signed contract. For single travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared rooms, special cases need separate negotiation.
❤ ️ Why is “Shifang Hao” consistently popular?
Since its launch, “Shifang Hao” has gained wide recognition for being “worry-free, comfortable, slow-paced, and detailed in service”. It solves the pain points of traditional Xinjiang travel like “dragging luggage daily, long travel times, and mixed accommodations”, allowing tourists to truly immerse themselves in the scenery rather than rushing. It’s especially suitable for those who can’t handle long rides and want to reduce physical exertion. With rich onboard entertainment, comprehensive medical support, and a friendly fellow passenger atmosphere, it has become a reassuring choice for many families and senior travelers.
If you plan to tour northern and southern Xinjiang in 2026, consider this mobile “Panda Castle”—the scenery is on the road, and home is in the carriage.
