Panda Special Train Shifang Route Price List and Registration Process
Guo Jing, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency’s Special Train Department, 181 3962 2229. (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary materials)
Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, without dragging your luggage and changing hotels every day? 🚂
The ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang might be the tailor-made route for you.
This article will guide you through the two core issues: the ‘price list’ and the ‘registration process,’ helping you clarify your thoughts and plan easily.
🐼 Shifang: A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. The train body features a bronze color from Sanxingdui as its base tone, incorporating ancient Shu patterns and panda elements, giving it high visual recognition. The interior of the carriages is like a ‘mobile cultural exhibition hall plus boutique hotel.’
The train operates on a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and arrive at scenic spots during the day for sightseeing, saving you from long-distance bus rides of thousands of kilometers and the hassle of frequently packing and unpacking luggage.
The train consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of over 400 people, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, travel, and sightseeing’ with rich facilities and a strong sense of experience.
🛏 ️ Carriage Facilities and Room Types Overview
The Shifang offers a variety of room types to meet the needs and budgets of different travelers. All berths are equipped with charging sockets and reading lights to ensure a comfortable journey.
🥇 Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper)
Location: Carriages 7, 10, 11
Configuration: 6 high-end compartments per carriage, total 22 berths
Facilities: Carriage equipped with shower rooms and washbasins; compartments feature sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
🥈 Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper)
Location: Carriages 2–6, 12–16
Configuration: 10 4-person compartments per carriage, total 40 berths
Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, without dragging your luggage and changing hotels every day? 🚂Facilities: Carriage equipped with 2 shower rooms; compartments feature tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
🥉 Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Configuration: Standard quadruple room, equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, bedside charging ports, reading lights, etc.
Public Area: Carriage has restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms.
🎲 Public Entertainment Area
Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage (Carriage 9): Features a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, etc.
Panda Dining Car (Carriage 8): Provides 2-seat and 4-seat dining areas.
Others: The train also features a tea bar, cigar bar, and national essence mahjong tables, offering a variety of entertainment options.
🩺 Supporting Facilities
The train is also thoughtfully equipped with a medical room, tea boiler room, etc., to ensure a comfortable and safe journey.
🗺 ️ Quick Itinerary Overview
This route is a 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, with the following itinerary overview:
Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2: Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3: Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
Day 4: Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
The ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang might be the tailor-made route for you.Day 5: Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, Home Visit
Day 6: Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Ancient City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
Day 7: Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Duku Highway Southern Section, 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
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
> Warm Tips: The above is an itinerary overview. Specific scenic spot stop times, tour order, etc., may be affected by weather, road conditions, and other factors. Adjustments can be made on-site as per the actual arrangement, subject to the final itinerary.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
🗓 ️ Northern and Southern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour Dates
June 8, 2026
June 24, 2026
This article will guide you through the two core issues: the ‘price list’ and the ‘registration process,’ helping you clarify your thoughts and plan easily. July 10, 2026
Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Guo Jing at 181 3962 2229, add as a friend, and send itinerary and pricing
July 27, 2026
August 13, 2026
August 30, 2026
💸 Reference Prices by Carriage
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Upper Berth: 8480 RMB/person
Lower Berth: 9280 RMB/person
Zhenxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Upper Berth: 15780 RMB/person
Lower Berth: 16780 RMB/person
Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Quadruple Room)
Upper Berth: 27880 RMB/person
Lower Berth: 28880 RMB/person
> ⚠️ Important Note: The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as berth type, group size, and policy changes. The final price, included items, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the tourism contract signed with the travel agency.
💡 Price Interpretation and Selection Suggestions
🐼 Shifang: A Moving Luxury HotelYouxiang Bojin: Relatively budget-friendly, suitable for travelers who value the special train experience and have standard requirements for ground accommodation and meals.
Zhenxiang Bojin: Wider berths, higher service and meal standards, suitable for travelers with comfort requirements.
Zunxiang Zijing: Excellent privacy and space, richer supporting services and experience items, suitable for travelers with ample budgets seeking high quality.
📝 Detailed Registration Process
The Shifang is a packaged product of ‘train ticket + travel itinerary,’ not sold separately or available for purchase through 12306. It must be booked through regular travel agency channels.
You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and registration through the following methods:
Consultation Phone: 181-3962-2229
WeChat Consultation: 181-3962-2229
The registration process is roughly as follows:
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact customer service, provide the number of travelers, preferred tour date, and room type, and inquire about availability and real-time pricing.
2. Submit Information: After confirmation, provide the name, valid ID number, and other real information for each traveler as required for booking and contract signing.
3. Payment and Contract Signing: Pay a deposit as guided by customer service and sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform to clarify the rights and responsibilities of both parties.
4. Wait for Departure: Before departure, you will receive a ‘Travel Guide’ or ‘Departure Notice’ containing information such as assembly time and location.
💡 Fee and Service Description
Included Items (subject to the contract)
Transportation: Corresponding berth on the Shifang Panda Special Train and ground transportation within the itinerary.
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. The train body features a bronze color from Sanxingdui as its base tone, incorporating ancient Shu patterns and panda elements, giving it high visual recognition. The interior of the carriages is like a ‘mobile cultural exhibition hall plus boutique hotel.’Accommodation: Standard rooms at hotels or inns listed in the itinerary.
Meals: Meals indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets: First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services: Guide, panda butler, and accompanying medical staff services.
Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
Excluded Items
Personal expenses (such as beverages, consumption, etc.).
Meals and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional expenses incurred due to force majeure factors.
Service Features
Panda Butler: Each carriage is equipped with a ‘panda butler’ providing 24-hour attentive service.
Elderly-Friendly Design: Carriages are equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, and shower rooms with seats and handrails, fully catering to the needs of elderly travelers.
Culture and Dining: The dining car offers a fusion menu of Sichuan cuisine and local specialty dishes, with customizable meal options.
⚠ ️ Booking Precautions
1. Use Official Channels: Ensure booking through a travel agency, be wary of individual resellers and unofficial platforms, and protect your funds.
2. Book Early: Seats for northern and southern Xinjiang routes are tight during peak seasons. It is recommended to inquire several months in advance, especially for holidays and summer.
3. Prepare Documents: Please be sure to bring the original valid ID document for yourself when traveling.
4. View Promotions Rationally: For promises like ‘sincere group formation’ and ‘no shopping stops,’ the contract terms should prevail. If weather, road conditions, or other changes occur during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable adjustments.
Friends who want to ride the Shifang Panda Special Train are welcome to consult the special train manager: Guo Jing: 181 3962 2229 (Copy and add as a friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
