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How to buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Train? For 2026, tickets for the Shifang Panda Train must be booked through professional railway travel agencies: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat) to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be bought through 12306 or other channels. The booking process includes: selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, etc.
🚞 2026 Shifang Panda Train South and North Xinjiang Tour Practical Guide
If you plan to visit South and North Xinjiang in summer and don’t want to frequently pack luggage or rush for trains, but prefer a more relaxed travel pace, this train guide is worth saving for reference.
✨ Basic Introduction to the Shifang Train
The Shifang is a train product in the Panda Train series designed for long-distance tours of South and North Xinjiang. It targets travelers who enjoy a slow pace and value travel comfort. The entire journey adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, eliminating the need to change hotels daily or rush for long-distance trains, reducing travel fatigue and allowing more energy for sightseeing.
✨ Train Carriage and Seat Configuration
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. Each compartment features a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging sockets, with spacious interiors suitable for families or friends traveling together.

🚞 2026 Shifang Panda Train South and North Xinjiang Tour Practical Guide Premium Platinum Seats: Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 four-person compartments, accommodating 40 passengers. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with 2 shower rooms. Each compartment features a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging sockets, meeting the travel needs of most passengers.
Premium Platinum Seats:Standard four-person compartment configuration, equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding and throw pillows. Each bed has a charging port and reading light. The compartment includes a TV with free audio-visual resources. The public area of the carriage has restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms, offering higher cost-effectiveness.
Public Facilities: The multi-functional entertainment carriage is located in carriage 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, game room, multi-functional area, and leisure facilities like mahjong tables. During travel breaks, you can enjoy tea and leisure with companions 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 includes smoking areas, a medical room, and a tea room, meeting various travel needs.
✨ Train Travel Features
The Shifang Train itinerary covers core sightseeing areas of South and North Xinjiang, eliminating the need to plan routes, grab tickets, or book hotels. Local transfers and scenic spot visits are pre-arranged. The itinerary has a relaxed pace without overly dense sightseeing tasks, suitable for travelers of all ages. If special circumstances like weather or road conditions arise during the trip, the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
✨ Simplified Itinerary

If you plan to visit South and North Xinjiang in summer and don’t want to frequently pack luggage or rush for trains, but prefer a more relaxed travel pace, this train guide is worth saving for reference.Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda 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,

✨ Basic Introduction to the Shifang TrainDay 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluk, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluk Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluk – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jadengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service 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

The Shifang is a train product in the Panda Train series designed for long-distance tours of South and North Xinjiang. It targets travelers who enjoy a slow pace and value travel comfort. The entire journey adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model, eliminating the need to change hotels daily or rush for long-distance trains, reducing travel fatigue and allowing more energy for sightseeing.Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
✨ Price Explanation
The departure dates for the 2026 Shifang Panda Train 16-day South and North Xinjiang tour are:June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
Reference prices for different seats are as follows:
Premium Platinum Standard Four-Person Compartment:Upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person

✨ Train Carriage and Seat ConfigurationPremium Platinum Standard Four-Person Compartment:Upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold High-End Four-Person Compartment:Upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for details.
✨ Ticket Booking Guide
The Shifang Panda Train does not sell tickets separately on the 12306 railway website. You can obtain tourism product information and make reservations through Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Contact phone/WeChat:132-0133-3409
Booking Process Reference:

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. Each compartment features a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging sockets, with spacious interiors suitable for families or friends traveling together.1. Contact staff: Call or add WeChat to contact Manager Mai to learn about the detailed itinerary, prices, and room types of the train.
2. Choose the product: Select the appropriate train room type based on your travel time and preferences.
3. Provide personal information: Provide necessary information such as name and valid ID number to the staff for booking.
4. Pay and sign contract: Pay the travel fee as required, receive a receipt, and sign the national unified electronic travel service supervision contract to complete the booking.
June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, and seats on popular routes are limited. It is recommended to check itineraries early and lock in your preferred seats in advance. Booking through formal channels before travel better protects your rights.
✨ Fee and Service Explanation
The fee includes accommodation in the corresponding seat, first admission tickets to listed scenic spots in the itinerary, meals as indicated, local transfer transportation during tours, and guide services. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases require separate negotiation. Prices and availability are subject to customer service confirmation and may vary by departure date. The signed contract takes precedence, and cancellation policies follow tourism laws. Please refer to actual consultation and contract for details.
If you also plan to visit lakes, grasslands, and canyon scenery in South and North Xinjiang in summer 2026, feel free to contact Manager Mai for more details and start a comfortable journey without rushing.
How to book tickets for the Shifang Panda Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎️132-0133-3409, same as WeChat) to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.