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How to buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train? To book tickets for the 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train, you need to go through the professional railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat) to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be bought through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting the itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing the contract, among other steps.
🚂 Want to explore the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and ancient city scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang in the summer of 2026, but worried about long-distance travel, tight schedules, and repeatedly moving luggage? The 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour on the Shifang Panda Special Train can solve these travel pain points. Here’s a summary of the booking method and ticket prices for those interested to prepare in advance.
🐼 Introduction to the Shifang Panda Special Train
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a tourist train jointly created by the railway department and relevant parties in Shifang. Its exterior incorporates Sanxingdui bronze colors, ancient Shu cultural patterns, and panda-specific logos, making it highly recognizable and a mobile carrier showcasing Bashu cultural characteristics. The train features a ‘travel by night, explore by day, multiple destinations on one route’ model, with fixed seats throughout the journey—no need to change berths or repeatedly move luggage. It caters to travelers of all ages seeking a comfortable travel experience, turning the journey itself into part of the trip.
🛏 ️ Special Train Seats and Hardware Features
The entire train consists of 17 carriages, including different types of seat carriages and functional carriages, with various configurations to meet different travel needs:
Premium Purple Gold Seats: Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating a total of 22 passengers. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins. The compartments feature sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, offering spacious and comfortable travel.

🚂 Want to explore the snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and ancient city scenery of northern and southern Xinjiang in the summer of 2026, but worried about long-distance travel, tight schedules, and repeatedly moving luggage? The 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour on the Shifang Panda Special Train can solve these travel pain points. Here’s a summary of the booking method and ticket prices for those interested to prepare in advance. Premium Platinum Seats: Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 4-person compartments, accommodating a total of 40 passengers. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with 2 shower rooms. The compartments feature tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, meeting daily travel needs.
Premium Platinum Seats:Standard 4-person compartments with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding and pillows, each berth equipped with a charging port and reading light. The compartment includes a TV and free audio-visual resources. The public area of the carriage has restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms, offering strong practicality.
In addition to seat carriages, the train also features various functional carriages: The multi-functional entertainment carriage is in carriage 9, with a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, and multi-functional areas, including mahjong tables, to meet passengers’ leisure and entertainment needs—enjoy tea while watching the scenery outside. The panda dining car is in carriage 8, with 2-person and 4-person seats, providing dining services. The train also has smoking areas, medical rooms, and tea-making rooms for a more secure travel experience.
✨ Special Train Services and Itinerary Highlights
The train is staffed with dedicated service personnel who provide attentive accompanying services throughout the journey, so you don’t have to worry about everything yourself. The itinerary follows a logic of nighttime travel and daytime exploration, reducing time spent on the road during the day and leaving more time for sightseeing. The 16-day trip covers most core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for multiple route plans and bookings for transportation and accommodation in different cities, offering high convenience. Meal arrangements cater to different taste preferences, adapting to various dietary habits.
🗺 ️ Simplified Itinerary
The 16-day itinerary is as follows:

🐼 Introduction to the Shifang Panda Special TrainDay 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Ancient City, Fragrant Concubine Garden
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluk, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluk Swan Lake

The Shifang Panda Special Train is a tourist train jointly created by the railway department and relevant parties in Shifang. Its exterior incorporates Sanxingdui bronze colors, ancient Shu cultural patterns, and panda-specific logos, making it highly recognizable and a mobile carrier showcasing Bashu cultural characteristics. The train features a ‘travel by night, explore by day, multiple destinations on one route’ model, with fixed seats throughout the journey—no need to change berths or repeatedly move luggage. It caters to travelers of all ages seeking a comfortable travel experience, turning the journey itself into part of the trip.Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluk – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jia Dengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jia Dengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for ticket booking, contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itineraries and quotes.
Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

🛏️ Special Train Seats and Hardware FeaturesDay 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
In case of special circumstances such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area opening policies during the trip, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
💰 Price Information
The departure dates for the 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour are:June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30.
Reference prices for different seat types are as follows:
Premium Platinum:Standard 4-person compartment upper berth 8,480 yuan/person, lower berth 9,280 yuan/person

The entire train consists of 17 carriages, including different types of seat carriages and functional carriages, with various configurations to meet different travel needs:Premium Platinum:Standard 4-person compartment upper berth 15,780 yuan/person, lower berth 16,780 yuan/person
Premium Purple Gold:High-end 4-person compartment upper berth 27,880 yuan/person, lower berth 28,880 yuan/person
The above prices are for reference only. Prices may vary slightly depending on the season, room type, and departure period. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and availability is based on real-time inquiries.
📱 Registration Method
For those wanting to board the Shifang Panda Special Train, here’s a booking guide: The Shifang Panda Special Train does not sell tickets separately on the 12306 railway website. You can obtain tourism product sales information and make reservations through Manager Mai at the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. The contact number is 132-0133-3409, and you can also add the same WeChat ID for inquiries.
The booking process is as follows:
1. Contact and Inquire: Call Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409 to learn about the special train’s detailed itinerary, prices, and room types.

Premium Purple Gold Seats: Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating a total of 22 passengers. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins. The compartments feature sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, offering spacious and comfortable travel.2. Choose a Product: Select the appropriate special train model and seat based on your travel time and preferences.
3. Provide Information: Provide necessary information such as name and valid ID number to the relevant staff for booking.
4. Sign and Pay: Pay the corresponding travel fees as required, receive a receipt, and sign the unified national tourism service supervision electronic contract to complete the booking.
June to September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang, and seats on popular routes are limited. It is recommended to check itineraries early and pay a deposit to secure your seat, avoiding missing out on your desired trip.
📝 Fee Description and Service Tips
The fee includes the corresponding seat fare, ground transportation as indicated in the itinerary, accommodation, meals, guide service, insurance, and related items. Scenic area tickets, personal consumption on the train, and transportation to and from the assembly point are not included. Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
For solo bookings, we will try our best to arrange shared rooms; special circumstances require separate negotiation. Cancellation and change rules follow tourism law regulations. All itinerary arrangements and service content are based on the signed tourism contract.
💌 In summer, northern and southern Xinjiang offer clear lakes, green grasslands, and rich ancient city scenery. If you have travel plans, consider boarding the Shifang Panda Special Train to slowly explore the beauty of this land. Feel free to contact Manager Mai with any questions.
How to book tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center to book tickets, contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat), and receive detailed itineraries and quotes.