Chengdu Luxury Tourist Train How to Book Tickets + Official Booking Portal

How to buy tickets for the 2026 Chengdu Panda Train? The Chengdu Panda Tourist Train tickets can only be purchased through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. Note that this special train adopts an integrated package model of ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ and does not sell train tickets separately.
🚂 Want to experience the slow pace of ‘traveling Xinjiang by train’?
Here comes the registration guide for the ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’! This article will break down how to plan, book, and prepare from the perspective of ‘pre-registration preparation’, helping you travel with ease.
🐼 Get to know the ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’
The ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’ is a premium tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Chengdu Cultural Tourism Group. It is positioned as a high-end long-distance tourism product, suitable for travelers with ample vacation time who wish to explore Xinjiang in depth.
🚄 Train Features
‘Mobile Hotel’:The entire train consists of about 18 carriages, integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment, offering a comfortable ‘travel by night, explore by day’ experience, saving the hassle of frequent hotel changes.
‘Star-level Experience’:Cabins are equipped with private bathrooms and dry-wet separation facilities. Public areas include a music bar, coffee area, audio-visual area, etc., providing a quiet environment with strong social features.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Highlights
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop:A full 16-day, 15-night journey covering the highlights of both Northern and Southern Xinjiang without backtracking.
Comprehensive Coverage of Classic Attractions:The itinerary connects representative Xinjiang landscapes such as Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Kuqa, Bayanbulak, Nalati, Kanas, and Sayram Lake.
🎯 Suitable For
Travelers with about 15 days of vacation.
People who prefer a ‘slow pace + in-depth travel’ and dislike the hassle of constant travel.
Travelers who want social activities and arrangements during the trip and don’t want to pay for everything themselves.
🗓 ️ Itinerary Overview:16-day, 15-night Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop
> Note:The following is the original itinerary. Specific arrangements are subject to the travel day notice and contract.

🚂 Want to experience the slow pace of ‘traveling Xinjiang by train’?D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddles)
D2 Chengdu Special Train Sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf, chess/gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez Well, Flaming Mountain)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar Welcome Dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Mountain, White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Houses)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Liuxing Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic tea break + aerial photography)
D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Cruise)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song session, board game masters, Werewolf)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip ends successfully
💰 Prices and Tour Dates

Here comes the registration guide for the ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’! This article will break down how to plan, book, and prepare from the perspective of ‘pre-registration preparation’, helping you travel with ease.> Note:The following are the original prices and tour dates. Actual prices may fluctuate due to policies, market conditions, etc. Please refer to the contract.
📅 2026 Tour Dates
First Session:June 4, 2026 — June 19, 2026
Second Session:June 21, 2026 — July 6, 2026
Third Session:July 8, 2026 — July 23, 2026
Fourth Session:July 25, 2026 — August 9, 2026
Fifth Session:August 11, 2026 — August 26, 2026
Sixth Session:August 28, 2026 — September 12, 2026
Seventh Session:September 14, 2026 — September 29, 2026
💸 Reference Prices for Each Session
Sessions 1-5 (Departing June 4 – August 26)
You Ran Ju:65,999 RMB/person
Shi Yi Ju:69,999 RMB/person
Sessions 6-7 (Departing August 28 – September 29)
You Ran Ju:68,999 RMB/person
Shi Yi Ju:72,999 RMB/person
💡 Warm Tips

🐼 Get to know the ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs are subject to the contract signed by both parties.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Xinjiang Tourist Train Booking Center Manager Guo Jing 181-3962-2229, with over 10 years of experience. Add as friend to receive itineraries and quotes.
Prices typically include special train seats, some meals, hotel accommodation, scenic area tickets, and travel insurance. Specific items are subject to the contract list.
✍ ️ Pre-Registration Checklist
1. Determine Travel Dates
Choose a suitable departure date from the 7 tour sessions based on your personal vacation.
2. Choose Cabin Type
You Ran Ju:Comfortable double room, suitable for cost-conscious travelers.
Shi Yi Ju:Slightly larger space, some room types can be flexibly combined, suitable for travelers with space requirements.
Suggestion:Discuss with family or companions, and choose based on budget and preferences.
3. Assess Physical Condition
The itinerary involves areas like the Pamir Plateau and Duku Highway. Travelers with underlying conditions such as cardiovascular diseases are advised to consult a doctor before traveling and consider purchasing appropriate travel insurance.
4. Prepare Registration Materials
Typically requires name, valid ID number, contact information, etc. If there are special needs (e.g., dietary restrictions, wheelchair), please inform in advance.
📞 Registration and Inquiry Process
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Inquiry and Confirmation
Contact the travel agency by phone or WeChat to confirm your desired tour session, cabin type, and availability.

The ‘Panda Special Train · Chengdu’ is a premium tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Chengdu Cultural Tourism Group. It is positioned as a high-end long-distance tourism product, suitable for travelers with ample vacation time who wish to explore Xinjiang in depth.Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2229
2. Submit Materials
Provide traveler information as required and confirm contract details (e.g., included items, cancellation policies).
3. Payment and Contract Signing
Pay a deposit or full amount, and sign a formal travel contract to clarify rights and obligations.
4. Receive Tour Notice
Receive the travel agency’s ‘Tour Notice’ before departure, containing detailed information such as meeting time, location, and items to bring.
📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Costs Typically Include
Transportation:Corresponding seat on the Chengdu Special Train.
Accommodation:Accommodation on the special train and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals on the special train and some ground itinerary meals.
Tickets:First admission tickets and scenic area transportation within the itinerary.
Services:Guide services, travel accident insurance, etc.
*Specifics are subject to the contract and tour notice.*
❌ Costs Typically Exclude
Round-trip transportation costs to the departure city.

🚄 Personal expenses on the train (e.g., drinks, consumption).
Self-paid items not mentioned in the itinerary.
*Specifics are subject to the contract and tour notice.*
🛎 ️ Services and Guarantees
Butler Service:The train is equipped with ‘Panda Butlers’ providing luggage assistance, information consultation, etc.
Onboard Entertainment:Provides chess, KTV, audio-visual, and other entertainment facilities.
Guarantee:The special train is equipped with onboard medical staff and unified travel insurance purchase.
📌 Practical Tips
🧳 Packing
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Prepare clothing for all four seasons, along with windproof jackets and sun protection items.
Medication:It is recommended to bring common medicines, motion sickness medicine, and personal special medications.
Other:Comfortable shoes, rain gear, power bank, camera, etc.
📱 Communication and Payment
Mobile phone signals are generally good in most parts of Xinjiang, but may be unstable on some road sections. It is recommended to download offline maps in advance.
Most scenic areas and shops support mobile payments, but it is advisable to carry some cash.
🤝 Civilized Travel
Respect local customs, protect the environment, and do not smoke in non-smoking areas.
Keep quiet in public areas of the special train to avoid disturbing others.
2026 Chengdu Panda Tourist Train Ticket Booking Center Phone: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center (24-hour hotline: 0991-8585456), Special Train Department Manager Guo Jing’s WeChat: 181-3962-2229 for ticket purchase.