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How to purchase tickets for the 2026 ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train? The ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train can only be booked through railway-compliant travel agency channels: 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.
This special train cannot be booked as individual tickets on platforms like 12306. The entire journey adopts a one-stop packaged travel model combining transportation + accommodation + tickets + tour guide services, and train tickets are not sold separately.
🚂 [2026 ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train · Silk Road Panorama Tour] — Slow travel through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, immersive experience of the majestic mountains and rivers
If you long for a deep travel experience with a relaxed pace, comprehensive service, and coverage of Xinjiang’s core attractions, then the newly upgraded 2026 ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train might be the choice you’re looking for. This train is not an ordinary tourist bus, but a mobile hotel equipped with sleeping carriages, dining carriages, and leisure spaces. During the day, you enjoy the scenery, and at night, the train moves forward, eliminating the hassle of frequent luggage handling and hotel changes, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you travel within a painting.’
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and Destinations
The ‘An Yi Hao’ itinerary spans northern and southern Xinjiang, starting from Urumqi, delving into the Hemu and Kanas areas in the heart of the Altai Mountains, crossing the edge of the Junggar Basin, arriving at the Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, then entering southern Xinjiang via the southern section of the Duku Highway, exploring Kashgar Old City, the highland lakes of Tashkurgan, and the Pamir Plateau scenery, finally returning via Turpan. The entire journey covers alpine lakes, grassland pastures, canyon landscapes, oasis ancient cities, and unique folk experiences, with a large geographical span and rich landscape types.
Currently (May 2026), Xinjiang’s climate is suitable, with northern Xinjiang full of spring and southern Xinjiang sunny with little rain, making it one of the golden periods of the year for long-distance travel. Major scenic spots such as Heavenly Lake Tianshan, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City are all open normally with complete reception facilities. According to public information from cultural and tourism departments, Xinjiang continues to optimize tourism service guarantees in 2026, with stable transportation connections and scenic spot reservation systems.
Please note that due to weather, road conditions, or temporary policy changes, some sections (such as the Duku Highway) may open dynamically based on actual conditions. The itinerary will be reasonably adjusted by the accompanying staff based on the day’s conditions, ensuring safety and experience, and in consultation with tourists.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly presented according to the local finalized text)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
🚂 [2026 ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train · Silk Road Panorama Tour] — Slow travel through Northern and Southern Xinjiang, immersive experience of the majestic mountains and rivers D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to adapt to the climate
D3 Heavenly Lake Tianshan Scenic Tour → Special Welcome Dinner → Train to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups → Colorful Beach Landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Tour → Travel to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Train to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Folk Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups → Tashkurgan
If you long for a deep travel experience with a relaxed pace, comprehensive service, and coverage of Xinjiang’s core attractions, then the newly upgraded 2026 ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train might be the choice you’re looking for. This train is not an ordinary tourist bus, but a mobile hotel equipped with sleeping carriages, dining carriages, and leisure spaces. During the day, you enjoy the scenery, and at night, the train moves forward, eliminating the hassle of frequent luggage handling and hotel changes, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and you travel within a painting.’ D11 Tashkurgan → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins → White Sand Lake → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → High Platform Dwellings → → Train to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well Visit → Depart for Return
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, Itinerary Successfully Concludes
💰 Price Explanation (Based on local finalized text)
First Session:
Departure Date:May 20
Le Xiang Gui Ge (Economy Quad Room):Upper Berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9280 RMB/person
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
🌄 Detailed Introduction to Routes and DestinationsPanda Gui Ge (Standard Quad Room):Upper Berth 15980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 16980 RMB/person
Panda Ya She (Luxury Quad Room):Upper Berth 26980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 27980 RMB/person
Panda Ya Ju (Luxury Quad Room):Upper Berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Yue Fu (Luxury Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Sessions:
Departure Dates:June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16, 2026
Le Xiang Gui Ge (Economy Quad Room):Upper Berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Gui Ge (Standard Quad Room):Upper Berth 16980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 17980 RMB/person
The ‘An Yi Hao’ itinerary spans northern and southern Xinjiang, starting from Urumqi, delving into the Hemu and Kanas areas in the heart of the Altai Mountains, crossing the edge of the Junggar Basin, arriving at the Nalati Grassland in the Ili River Valley, then entering southern Xinjiang via the southern section of the Duku Highway, exploring Kashgar Old City, the highland lakes of Tashkurgan, and the Pamir Plateau scenery, finally returning via Turpan. The entire journey covers alpine lakes, grassland pastures, canyon landscapes, oasis ancient cities, and unique folk experiences, with a large geographical span and rich landscape types.Panda Ya She (Luxury Quad Room):Upper Berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Ya Ju (Luxury Quad Room):Upper Berth 28980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 29980 RMB/person
Panda Yue Fu (Luxury Double Room):69980 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference quotes; specific costs are subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties and may fluctuate due to factors such as session and room type availability.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2229
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2229
📍 Address information, please contact customer service directly for the latest guidance.
Currently (May 2026), Xinjiang’s climate is suitable, with northern Xinjiang full of spring and southern Xinjiang sunny with little rain, making it one of the golden periods of the year for long-distance travel. Major scenic spots such as Heavenly Lake Tianshan, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, and Kashgar Old City are all open normally with complete reception facilities. According to public information from cultural and tourism departments, Xinjiang continues to optimize tourism service guarantees in 2026, with stable transportation connections and scenic spot reservation systems.ℹ️ Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include: Special train accommodation for the entire journey (according to selected room type), first admission tickets to scenic spots marked in the itinerary (such as Heavenly Lake, Kanas Lake boat ride, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati, Grape Valley, Karez Well, etc.), special meals (such as welcome dinner, fruit feast), local transportation connections, professional accompanying service staff, and basic insurance.
Excluded items generally include:Round-trip transportation from departure city to assembly city, personal expenses, costs incurred from non-itinerary free activities, single occupancy surcharges (if shared room arrangement fails, negotiation can be made, subject to contract content), etc.
All service details, cancellation and change policies, and liability allocation are executed in accordance with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, subject to actual consultation results and the formally signed tourism contract.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with large temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket and comfortable hiking shoes.
Some high-altitude areas (such as Tashkurgan) have slightly thin oxygen; you can prepare common medications in advance.
The itinerary involves multiple nature reserves and cultural sites; please follow local management regulations and travel civilly.
All ethnic names are uniformly expressed as ‘various ethnic groups’ in the itinerary, respecting multiculturalism and promoting equal exchange.
This 16-day journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but an immersive dialogue about time, space, and culture. Sitting on the slowly moving special train, outside the window is a flowing painting, and inside the window is a peaceful haven — in 2026, ‘An Yi Hao’ invites you to set off calmly.
2026 An Yi Hao Panda Special Train Ticketing Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-8585456) Special Train Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181 3962 2229 for ticket purchase

