2026 Splendid Sichuan Ticket Purchase Process Official Registration Portal
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda-themed train? The Jinxiu Tianfu special train tickets must be purchased through the official professional railway travel agency: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), 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.
🚞 Complete guide to booking and purchasing tickets for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu luxury special train 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang
In 2026, Xinjiang’s cultural tourism industry continues to upgrade. According to consumption promotion policies issued by relevant departments, the annual plan includes operating no less than 200 ‘attracting tourists to Xinjiang’ special trains. The high-end special train carriages have also undergone a new round of upgrades, featuring folding bellows and tight-lock couplers for sand-proof sealing and quiet stability. Carriages include en-suite bathrooms, dome starry sky restaurants, multi-functional bar cars, and other amenities, greatly enhancing travel comfort. The Jinxiu Tianfu is a high-end special train product designed for tourists from Chengdu and Lanzhou. The 16-day itinerary connects core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, paired with rich customized experience programs, suitable for tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang without worrying about itinerary planning.
✨ Core highlights of the route
High travel comfort: The special train uses newly upgraded high-end carriages in 2026, with spacious cabins and en-suite bathrooms, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage. The entire train is equipped with onboard medical staff to handle routine health issues, and a star-rated hotel catering team provides meals throughout the journey. Onboard services include intangible cultural heritage inheritor interactions and professional travel photography. During the trip, passengers can enjoy views of the Gobi, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains from the window or relax in the bar car, saying goodbye to the fatigue of traditional long-distance travel.
Comprehensive landscape coverage: The itinerary covers northern Xinjiang’s Altai Mountains landscape belt, Ili River Valley landscape belt, and southern Xinjiang’s Tarim Basin surrounding landscape belt and Pamir Plateau landscape belt. It includes over ten representative scenic spots such as Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Sky Grassland, sections of the Duku Highway, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Ancient City, Jiaohe Ruins, Flaming Mountains, and Karez. The trip features both natural landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons, and cultural content like ancient cities, intangible cultural heritage, and folk experiences. Different seasons offer unique features: in May, you can see the grassland flower sea at Nalati; July-August has lush vegetation and comfortable temperatures; September offers rich autumn colors.
Rich experiential content:The itinerary includes customized cocktail parties, scenic area specialty afternoon teas, exclusive concerts at Jiaohe Ruins, local fruit banquets, and intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences. Tourists don’t need to plan extra; each scenic spot has ample visiting time. For example, Kanas Scenic Area has two days for in-depth exploration of core spots like Three Bays and Fish Viewing Platform. The Pamir Plateau itinerary also reserves time for aerial photography and local family visits, with a moderate pace.
🚞 Complete guide to booking and purchasing tickets for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu luxury special train 16-day tour of northern and southern XinjiangComprehensive travel assurance:In 2026, Xinjiang continues to improve tourism service quality, implementing ‘Chief Quality Officer’ and ‘Benchmark Service Staff’ systems, with high standardization of tourism services. All scenic spots in the itinerary are mature and normally operating. Travel agency staff assist with advance ticket reservations. If issues arise during the trip, passengers can contact onboard staff. Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences; it’s recommended to bring windproof jackets, sunscreen, and comfortable hiking shoes. Follow management regulations when visiting scenic spots.
📋 Simplified itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
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)
In 2026, Xinjiang’s cultural tourism industry continues to upgrade. According to consumption promotion policies issued by relevant departments, the annual plan includes operating no less than 200 ‘attracting tourists to Xinjiang’ special trains. The high-end special train carriages have also undergone a new round of upgrades, featuring folding bellows and tight-lock couplers for sand-proof sealing and quiet stability. Carriages include en-suite bathrooms, dome starry sky restaurants, multi-functional bar cars, and other amenities, greatly enhancing travel comfort. The Jinxiu Tianfu is a high-end special train product designed for tourists from Chengdu and Lanzhou. The 16-day itinerary connects core natural and cultural attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, paired with rich customized experience programs, suitable for tourists who want to deeply explore Xinjiang without worrying about itinerary planning.Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Fish Viewing Platform, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Sleeping 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)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Taxian direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
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✨ Core highlights of the routeDay 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Ancient City, High Platform Dwellings, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ruins concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountains, fruit banquet, Karez)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (end of itinerary)
💰 Price explanation
High travel comfort: The special train uses newly upgraded high-end carriages in 2026, with spacious cabins and en-suite bathrooms, eliminating the need to frequently change hotels or move luggage. The entire train is equipped with onboard medical staff to handle routine health issues, and a star-rated hotel catering team provides meals throughout the journey. Onboard services include intangible cultural heritage inheritor interactions and professional travel photography. During the trip, passengers can enjoy views of the Gobi, grasslands, and snow-capped mountains from the window or relax in the bar car, saying goodbye to the fatigue of traditional long-distance travel.Departure date: May 19
Jinta Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):76,880 RMB/person
Departure dates: June 5, 22; July 9, 26; August 12, 29; September 15; October 2 (Duku Highway canceled)
Jinta Luxury Double Room (3 cabins, 13m²):98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (4 cabins, 10m²):78,880 RMB/person
Comprehensive landscape coverage: The itinerary covers northern Xinjiang’s Altai Mountains landscape belt, Ili River Valley landscape belt, and southern Xinjiang’s Tarim Basin surrounding landscape belt and Pamir Plateau landscape belt. It includes over ten representative scenic spots such as Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Sky Grassland, sections of the Duku Highway, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, Kashgar Ancient City, Jiaohe Ruins, Flaming Mountains, and Karez. The trip features both natural landscapes like snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and canyons, and cultural content like ancient cities, intangible cultural heritage, and folk experiences. Different seasons offer unique features: in May, you can see the grassland flower sea at Nalati; July-August has lush vegetation and comfortable temperatures; September offers rich autumn colors.The above prices are for reference only. Actual prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may vary by departure date. The signed contract takes precedence.
📞 Registration method
Register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact phone: 181-3962-2229, same WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Specific office address can be obtained from customer service. When registering, inform the number of companions, room type preferences, and preferred departure date. Staff will provide updated availability and required materials.
📝 Cost explanation and service description
Included costs (reference range): Special train accommodation for the corresponding room type, first admission tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, meals and experience program costs as specified, onboard staff service fees, basic travel accident insurance (specific coverage per insurance contract), and usage rights for basic special train facilities.
Excluded costs (reference range):Secondary consumption items like scenic area shuttle buses and self-drive tickets, optional self-paid experience programs, personal consumption outside the itinerary, and additional costs due to personal reasons.
Service description: The special train is equipped with basic medical staff to handle routine health issues; staff assist with itinerary-related questions and various needs during the trip; onboard value-added services include intangible cultural heritage interactions and basic travel photography. If force majeure or objective factors like weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic spot changes occur, both parties may agree on reasonable itinerary adjustments. Cancellation and change rules follow the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the signed tourism contract. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Departure dates for 2026 are now open for reservation. Interested tourists can contact staff in advance to confirm availability and prepare necessary travel documents to complete registration. Staff will provide updated travel tips before departure to help with preparation.
2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda-themed special train ticketing center phone: 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
