2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train How to Buy Tickets How to Book

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 regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or via the 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.
🚞 The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train’s 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour is newly launched.
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Panda Special Train, which completed its maiden test ride at the end of April, is one of the quality tourism special train products promoted by the railway department in 2026. It features a ‘mobile cultural art museum + daytime sightseeing and nighttime slow travel’ model. The 16-day tour covering the entire Southern and Northern Xinjiang has already received many inquiries from travel enthusiasts since its launch. During the test ride, many participants reported that this travel model, which eliminates the need to pack luggage and change hotels daily and allows you to wake up at the next destination, is very friendly for family trips and group outings with friends, saving a lot of transportation hassle.
🎡 Detailed introduction to the route and destinations
As a quality special train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu and Sichuan Tourism Investment, the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ is designed with a Chinese ‘Shu Brocade Song Dynasty Charm’ core, blending cute panda elements with elegant Song Dynasty aesthetics. Stepping into the carriage, you can feel a strong cultural atmosphere. The train consists of 18 carriages, including 46 private rooms. In addition to two types of accommodation carriages, it is equipped with a multifunctional welcome carriage, a specialty dining car, an entertainment observation car, as well as a kitchen-living car, a crew car, and a generator car to ensure comfort and convenience throughout the journey.
The service configuration of the special train has been comprehensively upgraded, with dual guides, a dedicated train butler, and 24-hour luggage attendants throughout the trip, ready to respond to various travel needs of passengers. Medical staff accompany the entire journey, equipped with common medications to provide health protection for long-distance travel. Meals on the train are prepared by a team of star chefs, who change the menu based on the specialties of the regions passed through, allowing passengers to taste different local flavors on board. Some itineraries also invite intangible cultural heritage inheritors to accompany the trip, conducting interactive experience activities, enabling passengers to immerse themselves in different cultural features during the journey.
This 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang route covers most core scenic spots in Xinjiang, connecting the grasslands, lakes, and snow-capped mountains of Northern Xinjiang with the ancient cities, canyons, and Silk Road relics of Southern Xinjiang, suitable for the May to October travel period:
Starting in May, the Kanas and Hemu scenic areas in Northern Xinjiang fully open. The lakes, with their early melting ice, show a clear blue tone, and the surrounding grasslands are just sprouting new green. With relatively fewer tourists, off-peak travel offers a more comfortable experience.

🚞 The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train’s 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour is newly launched. Sayram Lake enters its viewing period in May, with the lake ice completely melted and lakeside wildflowers gradually blooming. It is open for visits all day, and the lake-loop route offers different angles of the lake view.
Nalati Sky Grassland is fully accessible in May. The meadows turn green against the backdrop of distant snow-capped mountains, offering high photo opportunities. The ‘Nomadic People’ photo spot in the scenic area has good lighting conditions, suitable for stopping and enjoying.
The Duku Highway is expected to gradually open after mid-May. This road connecting Southern and Northern Xinjiang features snow-capped mountains, grasslands, canyons, and forests along the way. The special train’s itinerary covers the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway, allowing a one-time view of its characteristic scenery.
Southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar Ancient City, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Turpan’s Jiaohe Ancient City, and Flaming Mountain are open year-round. From May to September, the climate is comfortable, avoiding extreme summer heat, making it suitable for leisurely exploration of cultural landscapes.
According to the 2026 travel tips from the Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism, visitors to Xinjiang should note the following: First, high-altitude scenic areas have large temperature differences between morning and evening, so bring a light down jacket or windbreaker to cope with temperature changes. Second, you need to apply for a border pass in advance for border-related areas, which can be done at your household registration location or local public security departments in Xinjiang. Third, scenic area openings and road conditions may change due to weather or policy changes. Confirm relevant information before departure. Itinerary changes will be communicated in advance, and reasonable adjustments can be made upon mutual agreement.
📋 Simplified itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi

The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Panda Special Train, which completed its maiden test ride at the end of April, is one of the quality tourism special train products promoted by the railway department in 2026. It features a ‘mobile cultural art museum + daytime sightseeing and nighttime slow travel’ model. The 16-day tour covering the entire Southern and Northern Xinjiang has already received many inquiries from travel enthusiasts since its launch. During the test ride, many participants reported that this travel model, which eliminates the need to pack luggage and change hotels daily and allows you to wake up at the next destination, is very friendly for family trips and group outings with friends, saving a lot of transportation hassle.Day 2:Urumqi (Reading corner, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Fish Viewing Platform, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Crouching Dragon 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)

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🎡 Detailed introduction to the route and destinationsDay 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, visits to ethnic homes)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Ancient City, High Platform Dwellings, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountain, fruit feast, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage crafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)

As a quality special train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu and Sichuan Tourism Investment, the ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ is designed with a Chinese ‘Shu Brocade Song Dynasty Charm’ core, blending cute panda elements with elegant Song Dynasty aesthetics. Stepping into the carriage, you can feel a strong cultural atmosphere. The train consists of 18 carriages, including 46 private rooms. In addition to two types of accommodation carriages, it is equipped with a multifunctional welcome carriage, a specialty dining car, an entertainment observation car, as well as a kitchen-living car, a crew car, and a generator car to ensure comfort and convenience throughout the journey.Note:The October 2nd departure cancels the Duku Highway-related itinerary, and the corresponding route arrangements will be adjusted based on actual conditions.
💴 Price explanation
The following are reference prices for various departures in 2026. Prices and availability may fluctuate by departure. Please confirm with the contract or customer service. The final content is subject to the terms of the signed travel contract:
May 19th departure
Jinta Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
Departures on June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, August 12, August 29, September 15, October 2 (Duku Highway cancelled)

The service configuration of the special train has been comprehensively upgraded, with dual guides, a dedicated train butler, and 24-hour luggage attendants throughout the trip, ready to respond to various travel needs of passengers. Medical staff accompany the entire journey, equipped with common medications to provide health protection for long-distance travel. Meals on the train are prepared by a team of star chefs, who change the menu based on the specialties of the regions passed through, allowing passengers to taste different local flavors on board. Some itineraries also invite intangible cultural heritage inheritors to accompany the trip, conducting interactive experience activities, enabling passengers to immerse themselves in different cultural features during the journey.Jinta Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
📞 Registration method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The consultation phone number is the same as WeChat:181-3962-2229. Contact customer service for specific address information.
📝 Fee and service explanation
Included fees reference: Accommodation on the special train for the corresponding room type, first admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots marked in the itinerary, all meals indicated in the itinerary (including welcome banquet, afternoon tea, fruit feast, and Jiaohe Ancient City concert-related fees), local ground transportation fees within the itinerary, tour guide and train butler service fees, and travel accident insurance fees.
Excluded fees reference:Personal consumption not indicated in the itinerary, optional self-funded activities chosen voluntarily, single traveler surcharge (contact customer service to coordinate room sharing), and additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, road conditions, policy changes, etc.).
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. All related rules are based on contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws. Cancellation and modification rules follow the relevant provisions of tourism law.
Before departure, it is recommended to prepare sunscreen, comfortable hiking shoes, and sufficient hydration supplies. Xinjiang is vast, with long intervals between scenic spots, so you can prepare some portable snacks for the journey. During the tour, please comply with scenic area management regulations, take personal protection, and consciously take away any waste generated to protect the local ecological environment. If you encounter any issues during the trip, feel free to contact the accompanying staff or registration customer service for assistance.
2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Tourism Special Train Ticket Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase