How to Buy and Book Tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train
How to buy tickets for the Shifang Special Train? To book tickets for the 2026 Shifang Special Train, you must go through the professional travel agency designated by the railway: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010). 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, etc.
🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?
Q1:What exactly is the Shifang Panda Special Train?
A:The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and the Shifang Municipal Government. Due to its panda theme and comfortable configuration, it is often called a ‘mobile hotel on rails.’
🚄 Train Configuration:The entire train consists of 17 cars, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment, with complete facilities.
High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):3 cars
High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin):10 cars
Youxiang Bojin:Standard quad room
Dining Car:1 car (Panda Dining Car)
Multi-functional Entertainment Car:1 car (including KTV, tea bar, chess and card area)
Others:Crew car, generator car, medical room, etc.
🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?🛌 Accommodation Experience:
Zunxiang Zijing:Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each car has 6 compartments for a total of 22 passengers. Compartments come with a shower, sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, etc., offering high comfort.
Zhenxiang Bojin:Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, each car has 10 quad compartments for a total of 40 passengers. Each end of the car has 2 showers, equipped with a tea table, TV, charging sockets, etc.
Youxiang Bojin:Standard quad room with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, charging ports, reading lights, etc. The car has public restrooms and showers.
🎲 Entertainment and Leisure:The train features a tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and mahjong tables, along with a multi-functional entertainment car to meet diverse passenger needs.
🎟 ️ How to Buy Shifang Tickets?
Q2:Where can I buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train?
A:The Shifang is a packaged travel product combining ‘ticket + accommodation + itinerary.’ You cannot purchase train tickets separately on platforms like 12306. You need to book through the railway’s designated travel agency channels.
> Registration Guide
> To ride the Shifang, contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center.
> * Phone:132-0133-3409
Q1: What exactly is the Shifang Panda Special Train?> * WeChat:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, consult Manager Mai at 132-0133-3409
Q3:What is the specific process for booking through a travel agency?
A:You can refer to the following process, and confirm details with Manager Mai:
1. 📞 Contact and Consult: Call or add WeChat, providing the number of travelers, preferred departure dates, cabin preferences, etc.
2. ✅ Confirm Details: Confirm the specific departure date, boarding location, room type, and price, and check availability.
3. 📄 Submit Information: Provide necessary information such as each traveler’s name and valid ID number for booking and real-name registration.
4. 💳 Pay Deposit: Pay the deposit as agreed to secure your spot, and keep the payment receipt.
5. ✍️ Sign Contract: Receive and review the electronic travel contract, and sign it after confirming it’s correct.
6. 💰 Pay Balance: Pay the balance according to the contract timeline, and receive the departure notice and pre-trip materials.
Q4:When is the best time to book?
A:The northern and southern Xinjiang routes are peak tourist seasons from June to September, with limited availability. It is recommended to inquire and book 1-2 months or even earlier to secure your preferred departure date and cabin.
A: The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and the Shifang Municipal Government. Due to its panda theme and comfortable configuration, it is often called a ‘mobile hotel on rails.’💰 What is the price and what does it include?
Q5:What is the price for the 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour in 2026?
A:Depending on the cabin you choose, reference prices are as follows (unit: yuan/person):
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quad Room)
Upper berth:8480
Lower berth:9280
Zhenxiang Bojin (Standard Quad Room)
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010), with over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai for itineraries and quotes.
Upper berth:15780
Lower berth:16780
Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Quad Room)
Upper berth:27880
🚄 Train Configuration: The entire train consists of 17 cars, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, and entertainment, with complete facilities.Lower berth:28880
> Warm Reminder
> The above are reference prices for some 2026 departure dates (June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30). Prices may vary slightly by season, room type, and departure date. Please refer to the official contract signed with the travel agency.
Q6:What does this price include?
A:The fee typically includes accommodation in the designated special train cabin, air-conditioned tour bus seats during the itinerary, some hotel breakfasts and main meals, full-time tour guide and ‘Panda Butler’ service, onboard medical staff and basic medical services, travel agency liability insurance, and travel accident insurance.
The fee typically does not include most scenic spot tickets and internal transportation, personal expenses, and entertainment activities outside the itinerary. Please confirm the specific inclusions and exclusions with Manager Mai before signing the contract.
Q7:Are there discounts for children or seniors?
A:Discounts for children and special prices depend on the travel agency’s current policy. It is recommended to directly consult Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (132-0133-3409) for the most accurate discount information.
🗺 ️ How is the 16-day itinerary arranged?
Q8:What is the itinerary for the 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour?
A:This route uses a ‘travel by night, tour by day’ model, allowing you to rest on the train and explore during the day. A simplified itinerary is as follows:
High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing): 3 carsDay 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, depart 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 Old City, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb,
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jiaodengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiaodengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin): 10 carsDay 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
> Warm Reminder
> Weather, road conditions, and scenic spot openings may change during the itinerary. Actual arrangements may be reasonably adjusted. Please refer to the itinerary and on-site arrangements.
💡 What else should I pay attention to before booking?
Q9:If I book alone, do I need to pay a supplement?
A:For solo bookings, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing. If sharing is not possible, a supplement may be required. Please confirm the specific amount and rules with Manager Mai when booking.
Q10:What do I need to prepare before departure?
A:It is recommended to prepare valid ID documents, personal medications, sun protection and warm clothing in advance. Before departure, be sure to read the departure notice carefully to understand the meeting time, location, and precautions.
A journey spanning northern and southern Xinjiang is unfolding on the Shifang. If you want to pack snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities into 16 days, contact Manager Mai at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (132-0133-3409) now to turn ‘want to go’ into ‘arranged.’
How to buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train? Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai (☎24-hour hotline: 132 0133 3409, WeChat: xjly10010) for detailed itineraries and quotes.
