2026 Splendid Sichuan Panda Special Train Ticketing Official Platform, Booking Method
How to buy tickets for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train? Tickets for the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train must be purchased through the official professional railway 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.
🚂 2026 Special Train Travel Guide for the 16-Day Jinxiu Tianfu North and South Xinjiang Tour
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang worry about long-distance travel fatigue and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and packing luggage. The Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train effectively solves these issues by using the train as a mobile accommodation space throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack luggage daily while covering over a dozen key attractions in North and South Xinjiang, making it ideal for tourists seeking a relaxed travel experience.
✨ Route and Destination Highlights
The Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train offers two room types for tourists: the Jin Ta Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13 square meters) and the Jin Wo Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10 square meters), providing comfortable space with fixed accommodation points throughout the trip to reduce travel fatigue. The itinerary covers North Xinjiang’s natural ecological scenery and South Xinjiang’s cultural experiences, catering to tourists with different preferences. Combined with the latest 2026 policies for Xinjiang’s scenic spots, the travel experience is enriched:
Tianshan Tianchi: In 2026, Tianshan Tianchi introduces a ‘one ticket, two-day visit’ policy, and hosts special events year-round such as the Lake Opening Festival, Guochao NPC performances, and the Queen Mother of the West Peach Banquet, allowing tourists to experience different themed activities based on their travel dates. The scenic area offers free admission for visitors on their birthdays, ticket discounts for seniors, students, children, military personnel, etc., and collaborates with nearby cultural tourism spots for multiple discounts, enabling tourists to enjoy corresponding benefits based on their circumstances.
Hemu Scenic Area:The Haden Observation Deck is an excellent spot to view the village panorama. The area features scattered wooden houses and natural forest belts. The itinerary includes an afternoon tea within the scenic area, allowing tourists to sit quietly in the woods and enjoy the leisurely mountain atmosphere.
Kanas Scenic Area: In the 2026 peak season (May 1 to October 15), a single-entry ticket including admission and shuttle bus costs 230 yuan per person, and a double-entry ticket costs 270 yuan per person. The scenic area’s Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Wolong Bay each have unique features. The Fish Viewing Platform offers a panoramic view of Kanas Lake, and there are boat tours for a close-up lake experience.
Sayram Lake:The lake is crystal clear, surrounded by grasslands and distant mountains. The itinerary includes a lakeside afternoon tea, allowing tourists to sit quietly and enjoy the lake view, relaxing their minds and bodies.
🚂 2026 Special Train Travel Guide for the 16-Day Jinxiu Tianfu North and South Xinjiang TourNalati Sky Grassland:In summer, the grassland is covered with colorful wildflowers, offering expansive views, making it an ideal place to experience mountain grassland scenery.
Duku Highway:The middle and southern sections feature diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, forests, canyons, and grasslands, with rich scenic layers.
Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon:The red rock formations are steep and rugged, with varied light and shadow inside the canyon, perfect for photography.
Kashgar Direction: Baisha Lake features sand mountains and lake reflections, Muztagh Ata is perpetually snow-capped, and Karakul Lake is calm, clearly reflecting the snow mountain contours. The itinerary includes aerial photography and visits to local residents’ homes, followed by tours of Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, and Id Kah Mosque to experience local life.
Turpan:Jiaohe Ancient City hosts special concerts. You can also visit the Flaming Mountains and Karez Well, enjoy a special fruit feast, and on the return trip, participate in intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences, allowing tourists to create souvenirs by hand.
Due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, and other factors, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
The itinerary for this special train is as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Many tourists planning a trip to Xinjiang worry about long-distance travel fatigue and the hassle of frequently changing hotels and packing luggage. The Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train effectively solves these issues by using the train as a mobile accommodation space throughout the journey, eliminating the need to pack luggage daily while covering over a dozen key attractions in North and South Xinjiang, making it ideal for tourists seeking a relaxed travel experience.Day 2:Urumqi (Reading corner, 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 tour)
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)
✨ Route and Destination HighlightsDay 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
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Day 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return trip (Flaming Mountains, fruit feast, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)
💰 Price Explanation
Reference tour dates and prices for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train are as follows:
The Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train offers two room types for tourists: the Jin Ta Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13 square meters) and the Jin Wo Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10 square meters), providing comfortable space with fixed accommodation points throughout the trip to reduce travel fatigue. The itinerary covers North Xinjiang’s natural ecological scenery and South Xinjiang’s cultural experiences, catering to tourists with different preferences. Combined with the latest 2026 policies for Xinjiang’s scenic spots, the travel experience is enriched:May 19
Jin Ta Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):96,880 yuan/person
Jin Wo Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):76,880 yuan/person
June 5, 22; July 9, 26; August 12, 29; September 15; October 2 (Duku Highway canceled)
Jin Ta Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):98,880 yuan/person
Jin Wo Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):78,880 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference only; prices and availability may vary by departure date, subject to the signed contract.
📞 Registration Method
Tianshan Tianchi: In 2026, Tianshan Tianchi introduces a ‘one ticket, two-day visit’ policy, and hosts special events year-round such as the Lake Opening Festival, Guochao NPC performances, and the Queen Mother of the West Peach Banquet, allowing tourists to experience different themed activities based on their travel dates. The scenic area offers free admission for visitors on their birthdays, ticket discounts for seniors, students, children, military personnel, etc., and collaborates with nearby cultural tourism spots for multiple discounts, enabling tourists to enjoy corresponding benefits based on their circumstances.You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number:181-3962-2229, same WeChat ID: 181-3962-2229. Specific address can be obtained from customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Included costs (reference range): Full-trip accommodation in the corresponding room type on the special train, first-admission tickets to scenic spots as marked in the itinerary, meals as marked in the itinerary (including welcome banquet, afternoon tea, fruit feast, etc.), local bus transfer fees, tour guide service fees, and activity experience fees as marked in the itinerary (such as cocktail party, Jiaohe Ancient City concert, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, etc.).
Excluded costs:Secondary consumption items within scenic spots (such as Kanas Fish Viewing Platform shuttle bus, boat tours, etc., not included in the itinerary), personal expenses, and additional costs incurred due to personal reasons.
Service explanation: Professional service staff are provided throughout the trip, with basic living services on the special train and local guides familiar with the routes. Due to weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement. All service content, cost details, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the Tourism Law, Contract Law, and other relevant legal provisions, with specifics based on actual consultation and contract signing.
💡 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night. Even in summer, bring a windproof jacket and light warm clothing. Some high-altitude areas are cooler, so prepare appropriate clothing based on your needs.
Food prices in some scenic areas are higher than in urban areas. Prepare some portable snacks and drinking water as needed.
During peak season, scenic spots like Kanas and Hemu can be crowded. Prepare sunscreen and comfortable hiking shoes for easy exploration.
Bring valid identification documents, as they are required for scenic area entry and transportation.
2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Tourist Special Train Ticket Center: 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.
