How to Book and Ticket Price Details for Shifang Panda Special Train
How to buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train? To book tickets for the 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train, you must go through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Special Train Center, Manager Mai (☎TEL: 132-0133-3409, same as WeChat). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚂 Slow Travel Through the Western Regions, See All of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in One Train — Shifang Panda Special Train Booking Guide (2026 Edition)
Want to explore Xinjiang in the easiest way? No need to change hotels, no need to move luggage, sightseeing during the day, sleeping soundly at night — this special cultural tourism train named after the “Panda” is becoming a new choice for more and more people to explore beautiful Xinjiang. It’s not an ordinary train, but a mobile comfortable station; it doesn’t sell one-way tickets, but packages a 16-day immersive journey. If you are planning a deep tour of Xinjiang with a relaxed pace and thoughtful service, please keep this detailed guide to the Shifang Panda Special Train!
🐼 Train Positioning:A mobile vacation space designed for slow travel
The Shifang Panda Special Train is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and local cultural tourism resources, focusing on medium-to-long-distance, in-depth, and age-friendly travel needs. The train features a bronze green color from Sanxingdui as its base, blending panda imagery with ancient Shu cultural patterns, giving it high visual recognition, while the interior balances cultural atmosphere with practical functions.
The special train mainly adopts a “travel by day, move by night” model — stopping at scenic spots during the day for in-depth exploration, and running smoothly at night for passengers to rest comfortably. There’s no need to frequently change transportation or pack luggage throughout the journey, making it especially suitable for travelers who want to reduce hassle and focus on comfort, particularly popular among family travelers and the elderly.
The entire itinerary connects classic destinations in Northern Xinjiang like Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, and in Southern Xinjiang like Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Baisha Lake, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, with a relaxed pace and ample time for sightseeing and rest.
🛏 ️ Seat Configuration:Three room types to meet diverse travel needs
The Shifang Panda Special Train consists of 17 carriages, including various functional carriages, offering three types of accommodation seats, each equipped with bathrooms, call systems, and charging ports:
Premium Purple Gold (High-end Soft Sleeper)
🚂 Slow Travel Through the Western Regions, See All of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in One Train — Shifang Panda Special Train Booking Guide (2026 Edition) Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 people. Compartments feature sofas, round tables, wardrobes, and TVs, with shower rooms and washbasins at both ends of the carriage, offering high privacy and comfort.
Premium Platinum (High-end Hard Sleeper)
Distributed in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 four-person compartments, accommodating 40 people. Compartments include tea tables, storage bins, and TVs, with two shower rooms per carriage, complete facilities, and reasonable space.
Premium Platinum (Standard Four-person Room)
Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding and pillows, reading lights and charging ports at each bed, and TVs with free audio and video on demand in the compartments. Public areas include toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms to meet basic comfort needs.
Additionally, the train also features:
Panda Dining Car (Carriage 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving main meals;
Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage (Carriage 9):Includes a tea bar, KTV rooms, chess and card area, cigar bar, and traditional mahjong tables;
Medical room, tea room, smoking area, and other facilities to ensure travel convenience and safety.
Want to explore Xinjiang in the easiest way? No need to change hotels, no need to move luggage, sightseeing during the day, sleeping soundly at night — this special cultural tourism train named after the “Panda” is becoming a new choice for more and more people to explore beautiful Xinjiang. It’s not an ordinary train, but a mobile comfortable station; it doesn’t sell one-way tickets, but packages a 16-day immersive journey. If you are planning a deep tour of Xinjiang with a relaxed pace and thoughtful service, please keep this detailed guide to the Shifang Panda Special Train!✨ Quality Experience:More than just transportation, it’s full companionship
The key difference between the Shifang Panda Special Train and traditional tour groups is its “mobile hotel + full-time butler” model:
Accompanying Services:Equipped with travel butlers to assist with itinerary connections and answer questions;
Health Care:Some trips provide basic health monitoring and medication reminders (subject to actual arrangements);
Catering Guarantee:The dining car serves nutritionally balanced main meals, catering to different taste preferences;
Entertainment and Leisure:KTV, tea art, chess and cards, and other facilities make long journeys fun;
Luggage-Free:No need to move luggage throughout the trip, arrive and play, return and sleep.
This “train follows people, scenery follows train” design effectively alleviates travel fatigue caused by Xinjiang’s vast territory, allowing travel to return to relaxation and enjoyment.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary (2026 Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour)
🐼 Train Positioning: A mobile vacation space designed for slow travel> Note:The following itinerary is strictly organized based on the finalized content, following the “travel by night, sightsee by day” logic:
Day 1:Depart from Chengdu/Lanzhou to Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar to Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan to Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
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Day 6:Kashgar to Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
Day 7:Kuqa to Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke to Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining to Beitun, Sayram Lake
The Shifang Panda Special Train is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and local cultural tourism resources, focusing on medium-to-long-distance, in-depth, and age-friendly travel needs. The train features a bronze green color from Sanxingdui as its base, blending panda imagery with ancient Shu cultural patterns, giving it high visual recognition, while the interior balances cultural atmosphere with practical functions.Day 10:Beitun to Hemu to Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiadengyu to Kanas to Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin to Beitun to Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi to Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
(Note:Actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted based on weather, road conditions, scenic area openings, etc., with mutual agreement between both parties.)
💰 Price Information (2026 Reference)
Departure Dates:June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
The special train mainly adopts a “travel by day, move by night” model — stopping at scenic spots during the day for in-depth exploration, and running smoothly at night for passengers to rest comfortably. There’s no need to frequently change transportation or pack luggage throughout the journey, making it especially suitable for travelers who want to reduce hassle and focus on comfort, particularly popular among family travelers and the elderly.Seat Prices (Per Person):
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 for current departures; actual costs may vary slightly depending on room type and departure date, subject to the signed tourism contract. Fees include full transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, meals, and services, excluding personal expenses and unmentioned items.
📞 Registration Method:How to Book the Shifang Panda Special Train?
If you want to ride the Shifang Panda Special Train, please keep this booking process!
This special train does not sell tickets individually through railway ticket platforms like 12306, but is booked uniformly through cooperative travel agencies as a tourism product. You can register and inquire through Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center.
Booking Steps:
The entire itinerary connects classic destinations in Northern Xinjiang like Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Nalati Grassland, and in Southern Xinjiang like Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, and Baisha Lake, covering diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and ancient cities, with a relaxed pace and ample time for sightseeing and rest.1. Contact the Travel Agency: Call Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency at 132-0133-3409 to learn about the special train itinerary, room availability, and price details;
2. Choose a Product: Based on travel time and budget, decide on the seat type (Premium/Platinum/Purple Gold);
3. Submit Information: Provide necessary information such as names and valid ID numbers of all travelers;
4. Make Payment: Pay the travel fee as required and sign the national unified electronic tourism service supervision contract to complete the booking.
> 📌 Warm Tips:June to September is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, with popular departures having limited seats. It is recommended to inquire early and pay a deposit to secure your spot. Single travelers can coordinate room sharing, with special cases negotiated separately.
📄 Fee and Service Description
This product is a packaged tourism service, with fees including full special train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, main meals, and onboard services. Specific service content, cancellation and change policies, and responsibility allocation are based on the “Team Domestic Tourism Contract” and comply with relevant provisions of the “Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China”.
Transportation, accommodation, and scenic spot openings involved in the itinerary may be affected by force majeure or temporary policies. The travel agency will make reasonable adjustments in consultation with tourists while protecting their rights.
🌄 Start Your Slow Journey to the Western Regions
Starting from the Chengdu Plain, crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, seeing snow-capped mountains reflecting in lakes, grasslands like carpets, and ancient cities stretching leisurely… The Shifang Panda Special Train is not just a ride, but a relaxed and unhurried journey. It uses 16 days to slowly unfold the vastness and delicacy of Xinjiang before your eyes.
If you also yearn for this “walk and rest, play and nurture” travel style, feel free to call Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (132-0133-3409) for more details. This summer, let the Panda Special Train carry you to the poetic distance of the Western Regions 🌿
For consultation and registration, contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center at 132-0133-3409, same number for WeChat, to send detailed itinerary and quotes.
