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【Shifang Panda Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for 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 Agency・Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 Slow Travel Through Mountains and Rivers, Dreaming by the Border Region — A Complete Guide to the Shifang Panda Special Train Xinjiang Panoramic Tour
Tired of rushing through attractions, switching hotels, and dragging luggage on exhausting trips? Want to spend 16 days leisurely exploring the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities of northern and southern Xinjiang? In 2026, the ‘Shifang’ Panda Special Train, as a ‘moving home,’ will take you on a truly relaxed long-distance journey through Xinjiang. This train is not just a mode of transport but a flowing travel life. Below is a detailed guide on how to board, experience, and book this special train.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Shifang Panda Special Train
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel. It is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and professional cultural tourism institutions, designed for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and a worry-free experience.
It adopts the classic model of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day’ — sleep soundly on the smoothly running train at night, arrive at the destination in the morning to start the day’s itinerary directly, without the need to frequently change accommodations, repeatedly pack luggage, or rush between different cities for transport connections.
The entire route spans northern and southern Xinjiang, covering core areas such as Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Nalati, Hemu, Kanas, Urumqi, and Turpan, connecting diverse landscapes like plateau lakes, snowy mountains and grasslands, canyons and Danxia landforms, and ancient cities. The special train itself is an important part of the journey, integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and rest, returning travel to the poetic essence of ‘being on the road.’
II. Shifang Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages
The Shifang train consists of 17 carriages, with multiple seat levels to meet different needs. Each room type is equipped with facilities and attentive services:
Premium Purple Gold (High-End Soft Sleeper)
Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 high-end compartments, recommended for 22 passengers on the entire train. Compartments feature sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, charging sockets, and high privacy; both ends of the carriage have shower rooms and washbasins, spacious, suitable for travelers who value quality and quiet.
Premium Platinum (High-End Hard Sleeper)
Distributed in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each with 10 four-person compartments, totaling 40 passengers. Compartments include tea tables, storage bins, TVs, call buttons, charging sockets, and soundproof sliding doors to ensure rest quality; the carriage has 2 shower rooms and public washing facilities, balancing comfort and social interaction.
Premium Platinum (Standard Four-Bed Room)

🚂 Slow Travel Through Mountains and Rivers, Dreaming by the Border Region — A Complete Guide to the Shifang Panda Special Train Xinjiang Panoramic Tour Basic preferred room type, equipped with custom bedding, pillows, bed reading lights, and charging ports; compartments have TVs and free audio-visual systems; toilets and shower rooms are in the public area of the carriage, cost-effective, suitable for families or group travel.
Additionally, the train features:
Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage (Car 9):Includes a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment room, mahjong tables, and a cigar bar, where you can enjoy tea, sing, play cards, and socialize while admiring the scenery outside the window;
Panda Dining Car (Car 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving nutritionally balanced meals;
Complete Amenities:Includes a medical room, tea room, smoking area, etc., ensuring a safe and comfortable journey.
III. Shifang Travel Quality and Service Highlights
Unlike regular group tours, the Shifang special train embodies a ‘residential travel’ concept in service details:
✅ One Bed Throughout the Journey:No need to change trains or rooms; luggage follows the train, hassle-free;
✅ Exclusive Pick-up and Welcome:Arranged at key points like Kashgar and Urumqi to reduce waiting time;
✅ Special Dining Experiences:The dining car combines local flavors with nutritional balance, with some dinners featuring themed events like the Southern Xinjiang Welcome Banquet;
✅ Relaxed and Reasonable Pace:Sufficient rest and free time after daily sightseeing, avoiding ‘checklist-style’ rushing;
✅ Onboard Service Team:Equipped with professional guides, medical staff, and train attendants, providing full companionship and care;
✅ Immersive Viewing Experience:Large windows and slow speed allow for enjoying scenery along the route like the Duku Highway and Sayram Lake.

Tired of rushing through attractions, switching hotels, and dragging luggage on exhausting trips? Want to spend 16 days leisurely exploring the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities of northern and southern Xinjiang? In 2026, the ‘Shifang’ Panda Special Train, as a ‘moving home,’ will take you on a truly relaxed long-distance journey through Xinjiang. This train is not just a mode of transport but a flowing travel life. Below is a detailed guide on how to board, experience, and book this special train.IV. Simplified Itinerary for the Shifang Panda Special Train
The following is the official finalized itinerary, strictly arranged according to the ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ logic, covering the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Kashgar [Departure and Welcome]
Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou, gather at the themed station to start the journey, beginning the panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang; enjoy an exclusive welcome performance upon arrival, immersing in the southern Xinjiang atmosphere, starting a wonderful journey.
Day 2:Panda Special Train [Leisure Sightseeing, Slow Enjoyment]
Spend the whole day on the Panda Special Train, relaxing in the comfortable carriage, enjoying the flowing scenery outside the window, chatting with fellow travelers, and recharging for the exciting itinerary ahead.
Day 3:Kashgar [Exclusive Pick-up, Feast Welcome]
Arrive in Kashgar, enjoy exclusive pick-up service, saving the hassle of travel; an evening welcome banquet features southern Xinjiang cuisine, unlocking the first warmth and enthusiasm of Kashgar.
Day 4:Kashgar → Taxkorgan [Highland Secrets, Scenery All Along]
Depart from Kashgar to Taxkorgan, stop at白沙山 and白沙湖, encountering the pure beauty of a ‘mirror of the sky’; then visit Karakul Lake, overlook Muztagh Ata, cross the网红 Panlong Ancient Road, experiencing the grandeur and wonder of the highland highway.
Day 5:Taxkorgan → Kashgar [Cultural Charm, In-depth Experience]
Explore the Stone City, touching the ancient heritage of millennia-old ruins; stroll through the Golden Grassland, enjoying the poetic blend of grassland and wetlands; visit local ethnic homes for a homestay experience, tasting ethnic cuisine and experiencing simple folk customs.
Day 6:Kashgar → Kuqa [Southern Xinjiang Culture, Bustling Life]
Deeply explore the ancient city of Kashgar, wandering through crisscrossing alleys, feeling the rich western region atmosphere; visit the Fragrant Concubine Garden, listen to legendary stories, admire ethnic architecture and gardens; visit local sites, experiencing the solemnity and depth of folk culture.

I. Detailed Introduction to the Shifang Panda Special TrainDay 7:Kuqa → Nalati/Bayinbuluke [Canyon Wonders, Highway Feast]
Head to the Tianshan Grand Canyon, marveling at the red rock walls’ natural artistry, feeling nature’s sculpting power; drive along the southern section of the Duku Highway, crossing snowy mountains, grasslands, and canyons, unlocking the comfortable experience of ‘four seasons in one day’; upon arrival, visit Bayinbuluke Swan Lake, watching swans play and enjoying the grassland sunset.
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke → Yining [Grassland Pastoral, Relaxing Journey]
Spend the whole day at Nalati Grassland, strolling through the vast green meadows, watching herds of cattle and sheep and galloping horses, breathing in the fresh grassland air, 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,’ walk around the lake, admire the stunning view of blue water and snow-capped mountains reflected, feeling the purity and tranquility of the highland lake; then head to Beitun, preparing for the next day’s trip to Hemu.
Day 10:Beitun → Hemu → Jadengyu [Fairy Tale Town, Poetic Dwelling]
Head to Hemu Scenic Area, a ‘self-reserved land,’ walk into the scattered wooden houses, see 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 stay, sleeping under the grassland night sky.

Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 11:Jadengyu → Kanas → Burqin [Scenic Wonderland, Top Views]
Explore the ‘picturesque wonderland’ — Kanas Scenic Area, take the shuttle bus to visit the three bays (Wolong Bay, Moon Bay, and Fairy Bay), watch the lake change colors with light and shadow, enjoy the lush and quiet primitive forest; then head to Burqin for rest and relaxation, unlocking local specialties.
Day 12:Burqin → Beitun → Urumqi [Danxia Wonders, Looking Back]
Visit the Colorful Beach, admire the stunning landscape of Danxia landforms reflecting with the Irtysh River, feeling the wonder of ‘one river separates two banks, two banks have different skies’; then head to Beitun, take the special train to Urumqi, reviewing the beautiful scenery along the way, looking forward to the next itinerary.
Day 13:Urumqi [Heavenly Lake Scenery, Pearl of Tianshan]

The Shifang Panda Special Train is a domestic special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel. It is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and professional cultural tourism institutions, designed for travelers seeking comfort, depth, and a worry-free experience.Spend the whole day at Tianshan Heavenly Lake Scenic Area, walk around the lake, see the clear water like a mirror, overlook the majestic snowy peaks of Bogda Peak, feeling the sanctity and grandeur of the Pearl of Tianshan, 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, visit the ancient water conservancy miracle — Karez Well, feeling the wisdom and craftsmanship of the ancients; visit the Flaming Mountain, experiencing the heat and wonder of the ‘Fire Land’; after the tour, prepare for the return journey, drawing a perfect end to this trip.
Days 15-16:Happy Return [Full Memories, Warm Farewell]
Depart from Urumqi, take the special train back to Lanzhou/Chengdu, reminiscing about the mountains, rivers, and cultural charm of northern and southern Xinjiang along the way, bidding farewell to all distinguished 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 openings, subject to mutual agreement.
V. 2026 Shifang Departure Dates and Price Information
According to the official finalized schedule, the 2026 Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour has the following specific group dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Corresponding seat prices (per person) are:
Premium Platinum:Upper berth 8480 yuan, lower berth 9280 yuan
Premium Platinum:Upper berth 15780 yuan, lower berth 16780 yuan
Premium Purple Gold:Upper berth 27880 yuan, lower berth 28880 yuan
The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary slightly due to departure dates and room types. The final price is subject to the signed tourism service contract. Seats are tight during peak season; it is recommended to confirm the schedule and complete the booking in advance.

It adopts the classic model of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day’ — sleep soundly on the smoothly running train at night, arrive at the destination in the morning to start the day’s itinerary directly, without the need to frequently change accommodations, repeatedly pack luggage, or rush between different cities for transport connections.VI. Shifang Special Train Booking and Registration Method
Want to board the Shifang Panda Special Train? Here’s your ticket booking guide 👇
⚠ ️ Important Note:This special train tourism product is not sold separately on the 12306 platform; it must be booked through designated travel agencies.
Booking process:
1. Contact and Inquire: Call or add WeChat to contact Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, available 24 hours for itinerary, seat, price, and departure details.
Company landline:0991-3333832
Mobile and WeChat:132-0133-3409
2. Select Product: Choose the travel date and seat type (Premium Purple Gold/Premium Platinum/Premium Platinum) based on personal time and preference.
3. Submit Information: Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number (or valid document information such as Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permit, passport, etc.) for real-name registration and seat reservation.
4. Complete Procedures: Pay the booking deposit as required, obtain the payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking.
📌 Warm Reminder:June to September is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, and special train seats are in high demand. It is recommended to inquire early and pay a deposit to lock in your preferred berth. Please use official channels to avoid misleading by unauthorized platforms.
VII. Cost and Service Related Information
The Shifang itinerary cost includes:

The entire route spans northern and southern Xinjiang, covering core areas such as Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Nalati, Hemu, Kanas, Urumqi, and Turpan, connecting diverse landscapes like plateau lakes, snowy mountains and grasslands, canyons and Danxia landforms, and ancient cities. The special train itself is an important part of the journey, integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and rest, returning travel to the poetic essence of ‘being on the road.’Full journey special train sleeper accommodation (according to selected seat)
First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary
Daily meals (arranged according to standards)
Exclusive guide and onboard service
Pick-up and drop-off at stations and city transportation
Excluded items:Personal expenses, self-funded experience projects, single room supplement (for solo travelers, we will try to arrange room sharing; special cases need separate negotiation), insurance, and other unspecified costs.
All service content, fee standards, and rights scope are subject to the signed tourism contract. For details, please request the itinerary brochure from customer service.
VIII. Final Words: Inviting You to a Flowing Border Region Poem
16 days, one train, from basin to plateau, from desert edge to snowy lakes — the Shifang Panda Special Train is not a quick check-in tool for passersby but a mobile home that lets you truly ‘live in the scenery.’
Outside the window is a flowing painting; inside the window is a warm haven. Whether you’re alone seeking peace or traveling with family for a long vacation, this journey is worth planning carefully.
✨ Contact Manager Maizi now and ask if there are any preferred berths available in June or August!
📞 Company landline:0991-3333832
📱 WeChat same number:132-0133-3409
Let the summer of 2026 begin with a leisurely special train —
The mountains and rivers are vast; we’ll meet on the train. 🚂🌄
The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency・Special Train Center. It cannot be ordered independently through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Maizi of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, Mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.