2026 Splendid Sichuan Panda Special Train Official Ticket North South Xinjiang 16 Day Tour Latest Price
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train? Tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and正规 travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚞 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train 16-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour: Unlock a New Xinjiang Experience in a Mobile Aesthetic Space
The ‘Panda Special Train · Jinxiu Tianfu’, newly launched in April 2026, is a quality tourist train combining Shu culture and living experience. Its inaugural route is a 16-day in-depth tour covering the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang. It adapts to the latest reservation and traffic policies of Xinjiang scenic spots in 2026, allowing tourists to avoid the fatigue of long-distance travel and enjoy a comfortable ‘day tour, night stay’ travel rhythm.
✨ Reference for Core Train Configuration
The Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train selected for this route features a Chinese ‘Shu Brocade Song Dynasty Charm’ design theme, blending cute panda elements with elegant Song Dynasty aesthetics. The train has 18 carriages in total, including 2 luxury Jinta carriage carriages, 10 quality Jinwo carriage carriages, and is equipped with a multifunctional welcome carriage, dining car, entertainment landscape car, as well as supporting kitchen-living car, dormitory car, and generator car, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the journey. The train is staffed with dual guides, a dedicated train butler, 24-hour baggage attendants, and medical personnel for attentive care. All connections have been optimized to allow tourists to focus more on the scenic experiences along the way.
✨ Route Coverage and 2026 Travel Adaptation Tips
This itinerary connects the mountain grasslands, plateau lakes, and primitive forest areas of North Xinjiang with the canyon landscapes, ancient city culture, and Silk Road relics of South Xinjiang, covering almost all of Xinjiang’s most famous core scenic belts. All arrangements are adapted to Xinjiang’s latest travel policies in 2026:
For the Hemu and Kanas scenic areas in the Altay region, during the peak season (May-October) of 2026, entry原则上 requires transferring to scenic area shuttle buses. After September 15, a small number of self-driving reservation spots will be piloted. The itinerary has pre-arranged shuttle transfers, and staff will assist tourists with real-name reservations for the scenic areas, eliminating the need to scramble for tickets independently.
For the Sayram Lake and Nalati Sky Grassland in the Yili region, self-driving entry can still be reserved in 2026. The itinerary includes dedicated time for lake and grassland roaming, paired with special experiences like lakeside afternoon tea, allowing tourists to fully immerse in the natural atmosphere of the grasslands and lakes.
🚞 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train 16-Day North and South Xinjiang Tour: Unlock a New Xinjiang Experience in a Mobile Aesthetic Space. The Duku Highway, a seasonally open scenic road, is expected to open in early June 2026, allowing only small passenger cars with 7 seats or fewer. This itinerary selects the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway, avoiding the congested northern section, and pre-adapts to time-phased traffic guidance requirements. In case of special circumstances like severe weather, reasonable itinerary changes will be communicated with tourists in advance.
The South Xinjiang section covers human-nature combined attractions like the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Kashgar Ancient City, and Jiaohe Ancient City, and includes experiences such as visits to ethnic families, Jiaohe Ancient City concerts, and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, allowing tourists to deeply experience the local cultural atmosphere.
Starting April 15, 2026, the Xinjiang border area通行证 has fully adopted an electronic version. Mainland residents aged 16 and above can apply in advance through the ‘Immigration 12367’ related online channels. Staff will also provide complete application guidance before departure, eliminating the cumbersome offline process.
📝 Simplified Itinerary
The daily schedule for this itinerary is as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Corner viewing, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
The ‘Panda Special Train · Jinxiu Tianfu’, newly launched in April 2026, is a quality tourist train combining Shu culture and living experience. Its inaugural route is a 16-day in-depth tour covering the core landscapes of North and South Xinjiang. It adapts to the latest reservation and traffic policies of Xinjiang scenic spots in 2026, allowing tourists to avoid the fatigue of long-distance travel and enjoy a comfortable ‘day tour, night stay’ travel rhythm.Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Guanyu Terrace, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (Afternoon tea)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (Middle section of Duku Highway)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Ancient City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque)
✨ Reference for Core Train ConfigurationDay 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Xinjiang Special Train Ticketing Center Manager Guo Jing 181 3962 2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to receive itinerary and pricing.
Day 14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountains, fruit feast, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)
💰 Price Explanation
Reference tour dates and corresponding room type prices are as follows:
May 19
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
The Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train selected for this route features a Chinese ‘Shu Brocade Song Dynasty Charm’ design theme, blending cute panda elements with elegant Song Dynasty aesthetics. The train has 18 carriages in total, including 2 luxury Jinta carriage carriages, 10 quality Jinwo carriage carriages, and is equipped with a multifunctional welcome carriage, dining car, entertainment landscape car, as well as supporting kitchen-living car, dormitory car, and generator car, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the journey. The train is staffed with dual guides, a dedicated train butler, 24-hour baggage attendants, and medical personnel for attentive care. All connections have been optimized to allow tourists to focus more on the scenic experiences along the way.June 5, 22 July 9, 26
August 12, August 29 September 15
October 2 (Duku Highway cancelled)
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices and availability may fluctuate with tour dates. The final confirmation is subject to the signed contract and customer service confirmation on the day.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number:181-3962-2229, WeChat same as number: 181-3962-2229. The specific office address can be obtained from customer service.
✨ Route Coverage and 2026 Travel Adaptation Tips📋 Fee and Service Explanation
Included fees reference: Accommodation in the corresponding special train room type, first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, meals indicated in the itinerary (including welcome banquet, special afternoon tea, fruit feast, Jiaohe Ancient City concert, etc.), local ground transportation fees, guide service fees, and travel accident insurance.
Excluded fees reference:Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Chengdu/Lanzhou, personal consumption not indicated in the itinerary, voluntary self-paid experience projects within scenic spots, and other additional expenses incurred due to personal reasons.
Specific included and excluded items, as well as service details, are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policy changes in scenic areas, reasonable itinerary changes may be made upon mutual agreement.
The train provides 24-hour butler service throughout the journey. The ground tour section is equipped with guides familiar with local road conditions and attractions. A complete preparation checklist will be provided before departure, assisting tourists with scenic area reservations, pass applications, and other preparatory work. Any issues during the trip can be promptly reported to staff for coordination.
⚠ ️ Travel Tips
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring a light warm jacket, along with sunscreen and common medications, to adapt to different weather and environments.
Mobile phone signals are weak on some sections of the Duku Highway. It is advisable to download offline maps before departure. Follow the staff’s guidance during the tour and do not venture into undeveloped areas alone.
Respect the customs and habits of local ethnic groups during the trip to maintain a friendly travel atmosphere.
For more information on tour date availability, itinerary details, etc., you can directly call the consultation number or add WeChat to communicate.
2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Tourist Special Train Ticketing Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase
