2026 Shifang Panda Special Train Ticket Booking Guide Where to Buy Tickets and Full Details

【Shifang Panda Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book the 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train?
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Slow Travel Across Mountains and Rivers, Sleeping Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang — A Complete Analysis of the Panda Special Train ‘Shifang’ Panoramic Tour
In an era of fast pace, a travel style is quietly making a comeback: no rushing, no changing rooms, no packing, enjoying scenery by day and sleeping under the stars by night. This is the long-term residential slow travel advocated by the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’. In 2026, this special tourist train spanning the heart of Northwest China sets off again, offering a 16-day, 15-night in-depth itinerary that takes you leisurely through the heat of Southern Xinjiang and the clarity of Northern Xinjiang, experiencing a flowing poetic dwelling.
I. Detailed Introduction to the ‘Shifang’ Special Train
The ‘Shifang’ is a high-end tourist train from the Panda Special Train series, specifically designed for a panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. It is built by a professional tourism operations team and adopts the classic model of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day’. The entire journey eliminates the need for frequent accommodation changes, repeated packing, or transfers. Passengers can sleep soundly in their dedicated carriages and wake up at the next destination.
This special train focuses on comfort, privacy, and immersion, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family travelers, and photography enthusiasts who value quality and experience. The full itinerary covers core Xinjiang attractions such as Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Tianshan Tianchi, and Flaming Mountain, balancing natural wonders with cultural exploration. The pace is relaxed, with ample time for sightseeing and free activities, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting’.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the ‘Shifang’ Special Train
The ‘Shifang’ train consists of 17 carriages and offers three seat grades, each equipped with compartments, charging ports, reading lights, TVs, and call service systems to meet different budget and comfort needs:
Premium Purple Gold (High-End Soft Sleeper)
Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 passengers. Compartments are equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, and TVs. Both ends of the carriage have shower rooms and washbasins, offering strong privacy and spaciousness, suitable for passengers seeking a high-standard travel experience.
Premium Platinum (High-End Hard Sleeper)
Distributed in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 four-person compartments, accommodating 40 passengers. Compartments include tea tables, storage cabinets, and TVs. Each carriage is equipped with two shower rooms, with complete facilities balancing comfort and value for money.

🚂 Slow Travel Across Mountains and Rivers, Sleeping Through Northern and Southern Xinjiang — A Complete Analysis of the Panda Special Train ‘Shifang’ Panoramic Tour Premium Platinum (Standard Four-Person Room)
Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding and throw pillows, each bed has a charging port and reading light. Compartments have TVs with free audio-visual resources. Public areas include toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms, clean and convenient, suitable for budget-conscious passengers who value practicality.
Additionally, the train features a multi-functional entertainment carriage (Car 9) with a tea bar, KTV rooms, mahjong tables, a cigar bar, and a multi-functional activity area. The Panda Dining Car (Car 8) offers seating for 2 and 4 people. Other facilities include a medical room, tea boiler room, and smoking area, ensuring comprehensive comfort and safety throughout the journey.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the ‘Shifang’ Special Train
Unlike traditional group tours, the ‘Shifang’ perfectly integrates a ‘mobile hotel’ with ‘in-depth sightseeing’:
Attentive Accompanying Service:Professional guides and medical staff accompany the entire journey, promptly responding to passenger needs.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:The fixed carriage is your ‘home’, eliminating the need to move luggage daily and ensuring quality sleep.
Exclusive Special Arrangements:Such as Kashgar welcome performances, ethnic home visits, and welcome banquets, enhancing cultural immersion.
Convenient Transportation Experience:The special train goes directly near scenic spots, reducing bus transfer time and improving sightseeing efficiency.
Reasonable Dining Standards:The dining car offers nutritionally balanced Chinese meals, blending regional flavors with dietary habits.
All service details revolve around ‘relaxation, peace of mind, and warmth’, making long-distance travel not tiring but a practice of slow living for physical and mental relaxation.
IV. Simplified Itinerary of the ‘Shifang’ Special Train

In an era of fast pace, a travel style is quietly making a comeback: no rushing, no changing rooms, no packing, enjoying scenery by day and sleeping under the stars by night. This is the long-term residential slow travel advocated by the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’. In 2026, this special tourist train spanning the heart of Northwest China sets off again, offering a 16-day, 15-night in-depth itinerary that takes you leisurely through the heat of Southern Xinjiang and the clarity of Northern Xinjiang, experiencing a flowing poetic dwelling.The following is the official finalized itinerary, optimized based on the ‘travel by night, sightseeing by day’ logic, covering the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang attractions with a relaxed pace and focus on experience:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Kashgar [Departure · Special Welcome]
Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou, gather at the themed station to start the panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. Upon arrival, enjoy an exclusive welcome performance, immersing in the Southern Xinjiang atmosphere to begin a wonderful journey.
Day 2:Panda Special Train [Leisure Sightseeing · Slow Enjoyment]
Spend the whole day on the Panda Special Train, relaxing in comfortable carriages, enjoying the flowing scenery outside the window, chatting with fellow travelers, and recharging for the exciting itinerary ahead.
Day 3:Kashgar [Exclusive Pickup · Feast Reception]
Arrive in Kashgar with exclusive pickup service, saving travel hassle. In the evening, enjoy a special welcome banquet, tasting Southern Xinjiang flavors and experiencing the first warmth and hospitality of Kashgar.
Day 4:Kashgar → Tashkurgan [Highland Secrets · Scenery All the Way]
Depart from Kashgar to Tashkurgan, stopping at Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake to encounter pure beauty like a ‘sky mirror’. Then visit Karakul Lake, view Muztagh Ata from afar, cross the famous Panlong Ancient Road, and experience the grandeur and wonder of the highland highway.
Day 5:Tashkurgan → Kashgar [Cultural Charm · In-Depth Experience]
Explore the Stone City, touching the ancient heritage of a millennium-old site. Stroll through the Golden Grassland, enjoying the poetic blend of grassland and wetlands. Visit local ethnic homes, experience unique folk customs, taste ethnic cuisine, and feel the simple local culture.
Day 6:Kashgar → Kuqa [Southern Xinjiang Culture · Tracing Local Life]

I. Detailed Introduction to the ‘Shifang’ Special TrainDeeply tour Kashgar Old City, wandering through crisscrossing alleys to feel the rich Western Region atmosphere. Visit the Fragrant Concubine Garden, listen to legendary stories, and admire the beauty of ethnic architecture and gardens. Explore local sites to experience the solemnity and depth of folk culture.
Day 7:Kuqa → Nalati/Bayinbuluke [Canyon Wonders · Highway Feast]
Head to the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, marveling at the red rock cliffs’ natural artistry. Drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway, crossing snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and canyons, experiencing ‘four seasons in one day’. Afterward, visit Bayinbuluke Swan Lake to see swans playing and enjoy the grassland sunset.
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke → Yining [Grassland Pastoral · Relaxation Journey]
Spend the whole day exploring Nalati Grassland, strolling through vast green meadows, watching herds of cattle and sheep and galloping horses, breathing fresh grassland air, and immersing in the romance and grandeur of the ‘sky grassland’. Head to Yining in the evening for rest.
Day 9:Yining → Beitun [Lake Scenery · Pure Relaxation]
Depart from Yining to Sayram Lake, the ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’. Walk around the lake, enjoying the stunning view of blue water and snow-capped mountain reflections, feeling the purity and tranquility of the highland lake. Then head to Beitun to prepare for the next day’s Hemu trip.

Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 10:Beitun → Hemu → Jadengyu [Fairy Tale Town · Poetic Dwelling]
Visit the Hemu Scenic Area, a ‘self-reserved land’, entering a village of scattered wooden houses with curling smoke and babbling streams. Stroll through birch forests, feeling the peace and beauty of the primitive village. Head to Jadengyu in the evening to sleep under the grassland night sky.
Day 11:Jadengyu → Kanas → Burqin [Scenic Wonderland · Top Views]
Explore the ‘picturesque wonderland’ of Kanas Scenic Area. Take the shuttle bus to visit the Three Bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay), watching the lake change colors with light and enjoying the lush tranquility of the primeval forest. Then head to Burqin for rest and local cuisine.
Day 12:Burqin → Beitun → Urumqi [Danxia Wonders · Looking Back]

The ‘Shifang’ is a high-end tourist train from the Panda Special Train series, specifically designed for a panoramic tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. It is built by a professional tourism operations team and adopts the classic model of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day’. The entire journey eliminates the need for frequent accommodation changes, repeated packing, or transfers. Passengers can sleep soundly in their dedicated carriages and wake up at the next destination.Visit Colorful Beach, admiring the stunning landscape of Danxia landforms reflecting off the Irtysh River, experiencing the wonder of ‘one river separates two banks, two banks have different skies’. Then head to Beitun to take the special train to Urumqi, reviewing the beautiful scenery along the way and looking forward to the next itinerary.
Day 13:Urumqi [Tianchi Scenery · Pearl of Tianshan]
Spend the whole day visiting Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area. Walk along the lake, seeing the clear water like a mirror, and view the majestic snow-capped Bogda Peak from afar, feeling the sanctity and grandeur of the Tianshan Pearl, immersing in the beauty of Xinjiang’s mountains and rivers.
Day 14:Urumqi → Turpan → Return Preparation [Folk Wonders · Perfect Ending]
Depart from Urumqi to Turpan, exploring the ancient water conservancy wonder — Karez Well, feeling the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients. Visit Flaming Mountain, experiencing the heat and wonder of the ‘Fire Land’. After the tour, prepare for the return journey, marking a perfect end to this trip.
Days 15-16:Happy Return [Full of Memories · Warm Farewell]
Depart from Urumqi on the special train back to Lanzhou/Chengdu, reminiscing about the mountains, rivers, and cultural charm of Northern and Southern Xinjiang along the way. Bid farewell to all guests, ending this unforgettable Panda Special Train panoramic tour, returning with beautiful memories.
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area opening policies, subject to mutual agreement.
V. 2026 ‘Shifang’ Departure Dates and Price Explanation
According to official information, the specific departure dates for the 2026 ‘Shifang’ 16-day Northern and Southern Xinjiang tour are as follows:
June 8, 2026, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
Corresponding seat prices (per person) are:

This special train focuses on comfort, privacy, and immersion, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly groups, family travelers, and photography enthusiasts who value quality and experience. The full itinerary covers core Xinjiang attractions such as Kashgar Old City, Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Kanas, Tianshan Tianchi, and Flaming Mountain, balancing natural wonders with cultural exploration. The pace is relaxed, with ample time for sightseeing and free activities, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people travel within a painting’.Premium Platinum:Upper berth 8,480 yuan, lower berth 9,280 yuan
Premium Platinum:Upper berth 15,780 yuan, lower berth 16,780 yuan
Premium Purple Gold:Upper berth 27,880 yuan, lower berth 28,880 yuan
The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may vary slightly due to factors like departure schedule and seat availability. Final prices and benefits are subject to the signed tourism service contract. It is recommended to inquire and confirm in advance to avoid tight seat availability during peak season.
VI. ‘Shifang’ Booking and Registration Method
Want to board the ‘Shifang’? Here is your ticket booking guide:
Products related to the ‘Shifang’ are not sold separately on the 12306 platform; bookings must be made through designated travel agencies.
The booking process is as follows:
1. Contact and Inquire: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center provides 24-hour consultation services to learn about detailed itineraries, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile phone and WeChat:132-0133-3409
2. Choose Travel Product: Based on personal time and preferences, select the appropriate departure schedule and seat type.

II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the ‘Shifang’ Special Train3. Submit Personal Information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers (or valid documents like Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan permits or passports) of travelers for registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Booking Procedures: Pay the booking deposit as required, obtain a payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to finalize the booking.
June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and seats on special trains are in high demand. It is recommended to check schedules early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred berth. Please register through official channels to avoid misleading by unauthorized agents.
VII. ‘Shifang’ Cost and Service Related Explanation
The itinerary cost includes:Special train transportation, fixed compartment accommodation, first admission tickets to listed scenic spots in the itinerary, shuttle buses, welcome banquet, basic meals, and accompanying services.
Excluded items:Personal expenses (such as beverages, souvenirs), optional experience activities (such as horse riding, photography services), single room supplement (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange shared rooms, special cases need separate negotiation), etc.
All service content, fee standards, and benefit scope are subject to the signed tourism contract. For details, contact customer service for a complete service list.
VIII. Conclusion: Inviting You to a Flowing Feast
As the train slowly passes by the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, outside the window are endless snow peaks and boundless grasslands. When night falls, the carriage is filled with tea fragrance and soft laughter — this is not just a trip, but a life moment wrapped in tenderness.
In 2026, the ‘Shifang’ sets off again, sincerely inviting you to put aside haste, board this moving ‘home’, and spend 16 days slowly understanding the vastness and depth of Xinjiang.
📞 Contact Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center now
Landline:0991-3333832｜WeChat same number: 132-0133-3409
Seats are limited, waiting for your arrival.
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, available for consultation and registration 24 hours a day. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile phone and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.