Xinjiang Splendid Tianfu Panda Special Train How to Purchase Where to Book Tickets How to Buy Tickets for the Panda Special Train
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train? The Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train tickets 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), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 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 16-day North and South Xinjiang Special Train offers a comfortable and slow travel experience, eliminating the hassle of long daily drives and frequent luggage transfers and accommodation changes typical of ordinary Xinjiang tours. The entire journey uses the special train as mobile accommodation, connecting over a dozen core attractions in North and South Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes such as grasslands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, canyons, ancient cities, and Gobi deserts, suitable for family trips, group outings, and more.
✨ Core Highlights of the Route
This route covers most representative landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, with stable scenic area operation policies in 2026, ensuring a more reliable travel experience:
Northern Xinjiang Section: Includes famous attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Sky Grassland. The Haden Observation Deck in Hemu is an ideal spot for photographing village morning mist and starry skies. The Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay along Kanas Scenic Area feature lush vegetation and rich water scenery. Sayram Lake still offers lakeside afternoon tea experiences in summer 2026. Nalati Sky Grassland has good pasture growth and wide views from June to September each year. According to an announcement by the scenic area at the end of 2025, the Kanas winter hiking trail has been suspended, but all regular attractions during the summer tour period of this itinerary are open normally, with projects like Fish Viewing Platform and boat rides also within the operating cycle.
Duku Highway Section: According to the latest 2026 traffic information, the Duku Highway is expected to officially open on June 5. The itineraries from June to September include visits to the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway, allowing you to experience landscape changes across mountains, grasslands, and canyons. The October 2 itinerary cancels the Duku Highway section due to seasonal changes in road access, replacing it with alternative routes without affecting the overall travel experience.
Southern Xinjiang Section: Includes attractions like Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Baishahu Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak, and Karakul Lake. The route from Kashgar to Tashkurgan requires a travel permit in advance, which tourists can prepare themselves or consult the travel agency for assistance. The Turpan section features activities like the Jiaohe Ancient City Concert, Karez Well tour, and fruit banquet, offering an immersive experience of local culture and natural features.
📝 Simplified Itinerary
The specific itinerary is as follows. In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
🚞 The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu 16-day North and South Xinjiang Special Train offers a comfortable and slow travel experience, eliminating the hassle of long daily drives and frequent luggage transfers and accommodation changes typical of ordinary Xinjiang tours. The entire journey uses the special train as mobile accommodation, connecting over a dozen core attractions in North and South Xinjiang, covering diverse landscapes such as grasslands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, canyons, ancient cities, and Gobi deserts, suitable for family trips, group outings, and more.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)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Fish Viewing Platform, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal 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: Baishahu Lake, Muztagh Ata Peak, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
✨ Core Highlights of the RouteDay 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Ancient City, High Platform Residences, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountains, fruit banquet, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage crafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)
💰 Price Explanation
Reference prices for different departures of the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train are as follows. Prices and availability may fluctuate based on bookings, with the final price subject to the signed travel contract:
May 19
Jinta·Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo·Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
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This route covers most representative landscapes of North and South Xinjiang, with stable scenic area operation policies in 2026, ensuring a more reliable travel experience:June 5, 22 July 9, 26
August 12, August 29 September 15
October 2 (Duku Highway canceled)
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 reference quotes. The actual contract price can be confirmed with travel agency staff.
📞 Registration Method
Tourists wishing to inquire about itinerary details or register can sign up through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number: 181-3962-2229, same WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229. For offline consultation addresses, please contact customer service directly.
🔍 Cost and Service Explanation
Northern Xinjiang Section: Includes famous attractions like Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Sky Grassland. The Haden Observation Deck in Hemu is an ideal spot for photographing village morning mist and starry skies. The Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay along Kanas Scenic Area feature lush vegetation and rich water scenery. Sayram Lake still offers lakeside afternoon tea experiences in summer 2026. Nalati Sky Grassland has good pasture growth and wide views from June to September each year. According to an announcement by the scenic area at the end of 2025, the Kanas winter hiking trail has been suspended, but all regular attractions during the summer tour period of this itinerary are open normally, with projects like Fish Viewing Platform and boat rides also within the operating cycle.Reference inclusions are as follows, subject to actual consultation and contract:
Special train accommodation costs as indicated in the itinerary, corresponding to the selected room type
First entrance ticket fees for all scenic spots indicated in the itinerary
Meal costs as indicated in the itinerary, including welcome banquet, afternoon tea at various points, fruit banquet, and Jiaohe Ancient City Concert service fees
Local ground transportation costs in Xinjiang
Full tour guide service fees
Travel accident insurance costs
Reference exclusions are as follows, subject to actual consultation and contract:
Personal discretionary expenses during the itinerary
Self-paid experience projects within scenic areas, such as shuttle buses, boat rides, horse riding, etc., not indicated in the itinerary
Duku Highway Section: According to the latest 2026 traffic information, the Duku Highway is expected to officially open on June 5. The itineraries from June to September include visits to the middle and southern sections of the Duku Highway, allowing you to experience landscape changes across mountains, grasslands, and canyons. The October 2 itinerary cancels the Duku Highway section due to seasonal changes in road access, replacing it with alternative routes without affecting the overall travel experience. Costs incurred due to personal reasons can be negotiated with the travel agency.
Round-trip transportation costs from departure point to Chengdu/Lanzhou (tourists can choose their departure station, either Chengdu or Lanzhou for boarding and alighting)
Involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, tickets, room type arrangements, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement. All service terms comply with contract law, tourism law, and other relevant legal provisions. Cancellation and change rules follow the relevant provisions of the tourism law.
⚠ ️ Travel Tips
Please carry valid identification documents when traveling. Tourists heading to Kashgar and Tashkurgan need to obtain a travel permit in advance, which can be processed at their place of household registration or with assistance from the travel agency.
Xinjiang has a vast territory with significant temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, it is recommended to bring light down jackets, windproof coats, long pants, and other warm clothing. Mountain sections have lower temperatures, so take precautions against the cold.
Xinjiang has high UV intensity and a dry climate. It is advisable to prepare sunscreen, sun hats, sunglasses, lip balm, moisturizing skincare products, and portable water bottles to stay hydrated.
Some scenic areas are located in high-altitude regions. It is recommended to prepare common medications based on your physical condition. If you have chronic diseases, please inform the travel agency staff in advance and bring relevant medications.
During the tour, please comply with scenic area management regulations, travel responsibly, do not litter, and protect the natural landscape.
The opening period of the Duku Highway in 2026 is subject to the final announcement by the transportation department. The arrangement of the Duku Highway section in the itinerary will be reasonably adjusted based on real-time traffic conditions.
For any other itinerary-related questions, please call the hotline or add WeChat for details.
2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Tourism Special Train Ticketing Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing, WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase
