Panda Special Train Shifang Number How to Book and Register Entry

How to buy tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train? In 2026, tickets for the Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channel: the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Contact Manager Mai to purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be bought through other channels like 12306. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚂 Want to visit all the core attractions of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go in 2026, without frequently changing trains or dragging luggage between hotels? The 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour product on the Shifang Panda Special Train perfectly meets such travel needs. This comprehensive ticket-buying guide will help you clarify all your questions easily.
📌 Basic Introduction to the Shifang Panda Special Train
The Shifang is a customized tourist train developed by the railway department. Since its launch in 2024, it has operated multiple themed travel routes and received positive feedback from many passengers. This train is positioned as a ‘mobile comfortable living space,’ focusing on a travel experience of ‘one route, multiple destinations; the train moves with you; scenery changes as the train travels.’ It primarily targets travelers who want to deeply explore Southern and Northern Xinjiang, prefer a slow-paced journey, and wish to avoid the hassle of transfers. This includes family trips, group outings with friends, and leisure travel for middle-aged and elderly people. Unlike ordinary tourist trains, the Shifang has been upgraded in interior design, hardware configuration, and service details. It follows a schedule of ‘traveling at night and sightseeing during the day,’ so passengers don’t need to pack luggage and change hotels daily. They wake up at the next scenic spot, spending most of their time on sightseeing and leisure experiences.
📌 Train Seat and Hardware Configuration Details
✅ Premium Purple Gold Seat

🚂 Want to visit all the core attractions of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in one go in 2026, without frequently changing trains or dragging luggage between hotels? The 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour product on the Shifang Panda Special Train perfectly meets such travel needs. This comprehensive ticket-buying guide will help you clarify all your questions easily.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. The space is spacious, suitable for passengers who require high privacy and comfort.
✅ Premium Platinum Seat
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 the travel needs of most passengers.
✅ Economy Platinum Seat
This is a standard 4-person compartment configuration, equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding and throw pillows. Each bed has a charging port and reading light. The compartment is equipped with a TV and free audio-visual resources. The public area of the carriage has restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms, offering great value for money.
✅ Public Area Facilities

📌 Basic Introduction to the Shifang Panda Special TrainThe train consists of 17 carriages, including sleeping carriages, 1 dining car, 1 multi-functional entertainment car, 1 crew car, and 1 generator car. The multi-functional entertainment car is located in carriage 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, an entertainment room, and a multi-functional area, also equipped with mahjong tables. It integrates activities, parties, board games, and tea tasting, allowing passengers to enjoy tea while viewing the scenery outside. The Panda dining car is in carriage 8, with 2-person and 4-person seats, providing daily meal services. Additionally, the train is equipped with smoking areas, a medical room, and tea rooms to ensure comfort and convenience throughout the journey.
📌 Train Services and Itinerary Highlights
The service system of the Shifang has been optimized based on feedback from previous operations. It features dedicated service staff throughout the journey, who remind passengers of weather changes and clothing adjustments, assist with luggage, and provide health monitoring services for passengers with underlying conditions. The itinerary strictly follows the logic of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, avoiding early morning departures. All transfers between scenic spots occur at night, so passengers can rest in the carriage and arrive at the next destination by morning, without wasting daytime hours on travel. Compared to regular group tours, passengers on this train don’t need to pack luggage and change hotels daily. All personal items can stay on the designated berth, eliminating the hassle of frequent luggage handling. Meal services cater to the taste preferences of passengers from different regions, offering both local specialties and regular meals suitable for various dietary habits to avoid discomfort. The itinerary also includes small interactive activities to enrich the travel experience. Note that in case of uncontrollable factors like weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic spot openings, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
📌 Simplified 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Itinerary
Day 1:Depart from Chengdu or Lanzhou to Kashgar, attend the departure ceremony at the themed station, and watch the welcome performance.

The Shifang is a customized tourist train developed by the railway department. Since its launch in 2024, it has operated multiple themed travel routes and received positive feedback from many passengers. This train is positioned as a ‘mobile comfortable living space,’ focusing on a travel experience of ‘one route, multiple destinations; the train moves with you; scenery changes as the train travels.’ It primarily targets travelers who want to deeply explore Southern and Northern Xinjiang, prefer a slow-paced journey, and wish to avoid the hassle of transfers. This includes family trips, group outings with friends, and leisure travel for middle-aged and elderly people. Unlike ordinary tourist trains, the Shifang has been upgraded in interior design, hardware configuration, and service details. It follows a schedule of ‘traveling at night and sightseeing during the day,’ so passengers don’t need to pack luggage and change hotels daily. They wake up at the next scenic spot, spending most of their time on sightseeing and leisure experiences.Day 2:Leisure sightseeing on the Panda Special Train, enjoy the scenery outside the window, or participate in activities in the multi-functional entertainment carriage.
Day 3:Arrive in Kashgar, enjoy exclusive pick-up service, and attend the welcome dinner.
Day 4:Travel from Kashgar to Tashkurgan, visiting Baishan Mountain, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and the Panlong Ancient Road.
Day 5:Return from Tashkurgan to Kashgar, visit the Stone City and Golden Grass Beach, and participate in a home visit activity.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center for ticket booking, contact Manager Mai, who has over 10 years of experience. Contact Manager Mai to receive itineraries and quotes.
Day 6:Travel from Kashgar to Kuqa, visit the Kashgar Old City and Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb.
Day 7:Travel from Kuqa to Nalati or Bayanbulak, visit the Tianshan Grand Canyon, the southern section of the Duku Highway, and Bayanbulak Swan Lake.

📌 Train Seat and Hardware Configuration DetailsDay 8:Travel from Nalati or Bayanbulak to Yining, visit the Nalati Grassland.
Day 9:Travel from Yining to Beitun, visit Sayram Lake.
Day 10:Travel from Beitun to Hemu then to Jiadengyu, visit the Hemu Scenic Area.
Day 11:Travel from Jiadengyu to Kanas then to Burqin, visit the Kanas Scenic Area.
Day 12:Travel from Burqin to Beitun then to Urumqi, visit the Colorful Beach.

✅ Premium Purple Gold SeatDay 13:Visit the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area in Urumqi.
Day 14:Travel from Urumqi to Turpan, visit the Karez Well and Flaming Mountain, then arrange the return trip.
Days 15-16:Return to Lanzhou or Chengdu, staff bid farewell to guests, ending the entire itinerary.
📌 Departure Dates and Price Information
The departure dates for the 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train’s 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour are June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, and August 30.
Reference prices for different seats are as follows:

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. The space is spacious, suitable for passengers who require high privacy and comfort.Economy Platinum Standard 4-person compartment: upper berth reference price 8480 RMB/person, lower berth reference price 9280 RMB/person
Premium Platinum Standard 4-person compartment: upper berth reference price 15780 RMB/person, lower berth reference price 16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold High-end 4-person compartment: upper berth reference price 27880 RMB/person, lower berth reference price 28880 RMB/person
Prices may fluctuate slightly with seasons, room types, and departure dates. Availability changes in real-time based on booking progress. Specific information is subject to actual consultation and contract signing. For solo travelers, the travel agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special cases require separate negotiation. All rights and obligations related to the itinerary are based on the signed travel contract, following relevant laws such as contract law and tourism law.
📌 Registration Method
You can consult Manager Mai at the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for registration details, including real-time availability checks, itinerary confirmation, and contract signing.
If it’s your first trip to Xinjiang, the northern Xinjiang grasslands are lush and the climate is cool from June to August, while southern Xinjiang’s fruits are ripening, matching the train’s departure schedule. Before traveling, prepare sunscreen and comfortable hiking shoes for scenic spots. You can also confirm itinerary precautions with staff in advance and pack accordingly.
For inquiries about Xinjiang train special tours, contact the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to book tickets. Contact Manager Mai to receive detailed itineraries and quotes.