How to Register and Buy Tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train Official Channels with Complete Booking Process

How to buy tickets for the 2026 Shifang Panda Tourist Train? Tickets for the Shifang Panda Tourist Train must be purchased through the railway’s professional and正规 travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), or by contacting Guo Jing, Manager of the Shifang Train Department, via WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased directly through other channels like 12306. Note that this train adopts an integrated “transportation + accommodation + tickets + service” package model and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Slow travel in Xinjiang, making your home on a moving train.
Tired of the rushed travel style of “sleeping on the bus and taking photos at stops”? Want to spend 16 days leisurely crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, watching snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts appear in turn? In 2026, the “Shifang” Panda Train is redefining long-distance travel in a more relaxed way—it’s not just a mode of transport, but a “mobile vacation space” slowly traversing the land of Xinjiang. Inside the carriages, there’s the aroma of tea, singing, and the sound of mahjong; outside the window, a flowing landscape painting. During the day, delve deep into core scenic areas; at night, return to your familiar compartment to sleep. No need to move luggage, no need to change hotels, with a well-paced rhythm.
This customized tourist train, supported by the railway system and organized by cultural tourism institutions, is especially suitable for family tourists or middle-aged and elderly groups who value comfort and prefer a slow pace. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, blending panda elements with Sichuan cultural design. The interior facilities are complete: it is not recommended to equip a medical room, smoking area, or tea stove room, but it also features a multi-functional entertainment carriage (Car 9) integrating a tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and mahjong tables, making long journeys less boring. The dining car (Car 8) provides 2-seat and 4-seat dining areas, and three meals a day can be enjoyed on the train, saving the trouble of frequently looking for restaurants.
🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly based on the finalized route content)
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road

🚂 Slow travel in Xinjiang, making your home on a moving train.Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
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
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiadengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach

Tired of the rushed travel style of “sleeping on the bus and taking photos at stops”? Want to spend 16 days leisurely crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, watching snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and deserts appear in turn? In 2026, the “Shifang” Panda Train is redefining long-distance travel in a more relaxed way—it’s not just a mode of transport, but a “mobile vacation space” slowly traversing the land of Xinjiang. Inside the carriages, there’s the aroma of tea, singing, and the sound of mahjong; outside the window, a flowing landscape painting. During the day, delve deep into core scenic areas; at night, return to your familiar compartment to sleep. No need to move luggage, no need to change hotels, with a well-paced rhythm.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:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening status, subject to mutual agreement. The specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on finalized 2026 information)
Panda Train Shifang South and North Xinjiang 16-day tour departure dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Room types and reference prices are as follows (unit:RMB/person):
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB, lower berth 9,280 RMB

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This customized tourist train, supported by the railway system and organized by cultural tourism institutions, is especially suitable for family tourists or middle-aged and elderly groups who value comfort and prefer a slow pace. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, blending panda elements with Sichuan cultural design. The interior facilities are complete: it is not recommended to equip a medical room, smoking area, or tea stove room, but it also features a multi-functional entertainment carriage (Car 9) integrating a tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and mahjong tables, making long journeys less boring. The dining car (Car 8) provides 2-seat and 4-seat dining areas, and three meals a day can be enjoyed on the train, saving the trouble of frequently looking for restaurants.Supreme Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,780 RMB, lower berth 16,780 RMB
Exclusive Purple Gold (High-end Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,880 RMB, lower berth 28,880 RMB
The above prices are reference ranges for the current departures. Actual costs may vary slightly due to factors such as berth selection and registration time. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract. All quotes include the first admission tickets for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary, accommodation, meals, tour guide services, and basic support during the train operation, but do not include personal expenses or unlisted items.
📞 Registration Method
If you are interested in the “Shifang” Panda Train, you can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. This agency is one of the cooperative reception parties for this product and can assist with berth selection registration, contract signing, and various pre-trip matters.
Customer Service Contact Information:
Phone / WeChat:181-3962-2229
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🗓️ Simplified Itinerary (Strictly based on the finalized route content)🧳 Fee and Service Description
Fees Include:Overnight accommodation in the train compartment throughout the trip, first admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, three meals a day (train meals), on-board tour guide service, basic medical support, use of entertainment facilities, etc.
Fees Exclude:Transportation costs from the departure point to the assembly station (Chengdu or Lanzhou), personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items, single occupancy surcharge (if single occupancy is required, please inquire about specific policies).
The train offers three types of compartments:
Exclusive Purple Gold:Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, with 6 rooms per carriage, accommodating 22 people in total. Equipped with sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, charging socket, with shower rooms and washbasins at both ends of the carriage;
Supreme Platinum:Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, with 10 quadruple compartments per carriage, equipped with tea table, storage compartment, TV, etc., with 2 shower rooms at both ends of the carriage;
Premium Platinum:Standard quadruple room, equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, reading lights, charging ports, in-compartment TV and free audio-visual system, using the carriage’s public bathroom facilities.
All service details, berth availability, and specific rights are subject to actual consultation and contract content.

Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance🌄 Why choose this trip?
Xinjiang is vast, with a huge span between the north and south. Self-driving or regular group tours can be tiring. The “Shifang” adopts a “night travel, day sightseeing” model, effectively saving time and reducing travel fatigue. The train covers diverse landscapes such as the Pamir Plateau, the southern section of the Duku Highway, the Altai Mountains, and the Eastern Xinjiang Oasis. Within 16 days, it connects core destinations like Kashgar, Tashkurgan, Kuqa, Nalati, Hemu, Kanas, Urumqi, and Turpan, achieving a true panoramic slow tour.
Additionally, the train is equipped with certified medical staff and a medical room to handle common discomforts during the trip. Service personnel are professionally trained and responsive. Fellow travelers are mostly like-minded people, creating a harmonious atmosphere with less social pressure.
📌 Warm Reminder:
The boarding point is Chengdu Station or Lanzhou Station, subject to the departure notice;
Tickets are not sold through public platforms like 12306; registration must be done through cooperative travel agencies;
It is recommended to inquire about availability in advance, as berths are limited for popular departures;
Please pay attention to the local climate before traveling and prepare appropriate clothing;
All itinerary arrangements and price terms are subject to the “Travel Contract” and comply with the relevant provisions of the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China”.
For detailed route maps, berth distribution, or children’s policies, please contact customer service via WeChat/Phone:181-3962-2229, to obtain the latest 2026 travel information.
2026 Shifang Panda Tourist Train Ticket Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456) Train Department Manager Guo Jing WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase