How to Buy Tickets for Jinxiu Tianfu Official Ticketing Process and Authorized Channels Complete Guide
【Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train】How to Buy Tickets and Book for the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train?
The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train must be booked through the official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service・Special Train Center, and cannot be ordered directly through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.
If you want to take the ‘Tianfu’ train for a 16-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, the ticket purchase process is different from regular train tickets and cannot be bought directly on 12306. The core steps are:Select travel date → Confirm seat → Sign contract → Make payment.
🚂 I. Tianfu Train:A Moving Star-Rated Hotel
✨ Positioning and Background
The ‘Tianfu’ Panda Special Train is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group, positioned as a ‘star-rated hotel on tracks.’ It adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night, enjoy the scenery slowly’ model, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, leisure, and entertainment, making it an ideal choice for experiencing the Sichuan-Xinjiang long route.
🏞 ️ Route and Experience
Core Route:16-day Sichuan-Xinjiang long route, starting from Chengdu/Lanzhou, connecting Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kashgar, Turpan, etc., achieving a slow-paced travel style of ‘train moves with people, travel by day, rest by night.’
Comfortable Experience:All cabins are twin-bed rooms, emphasizing privacy and comfort. The train is equipped with a multi-function dining car, entertainment observation car, medical team, and ‘Panda Butler,’ providing 24-hour service, very friendly for families and middle-aged and elderly tourists.
🛌 II. Seat Types and Hardware Configuration
The ‘Tianfu’ train has all twin-bed rooms, mainly differing in size and layout, all with private bathrooms, quiet environment, and undisturbed sleep.
If you want to take the ‘Tianfu’ train for a 16-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang, the ticket purchase process is different from regular train tickets and cannot be bought directly on 12306. The core steps are: Select travel date → Confirm seat → Sign contract → Make payment.1. Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room
Configuration:2 carriages, 3 cabins total, about 12 berths.
Area:Approximately 13㎡, more spacious.
Features:Includes a reception area (sofa/coffee table), separate wet and dry bathroom, some rooms with capsule coffee machine, suitable for travelers who value space and reception needs.
2. Jin Wo · Quality Double Room
Configuration:10 carriages, 4 cabins total, about 80 berths.
Area:Approximately 10㎡, compact and practical layout.
Features:Also equipped with separate wet and dry bathroom, some rooms with foldable sofa, meeting the needs of double and family travel.
> Warm Tip:Specific room types are subject to actual contract and on-site arrangements.
🌟 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights
🚂 I. Tianfu Train: A Moving Star-Rated HotelHassle-Free:No need to change hotels or move luggage throughout the journey, travel at night, play during the day, low physical demands.
Comfortable and Private:All cabins have private bathrooms, quiet environment, undisturbed sleep, suitable for travelers with high rest requirements.
Professional Guarantee:Equipped with a professional medical team on board, providing 24-hour service, more friendly for middle-aged and elderly people and family travel.
Relaxed Pace:Itinerary designed for ‘slow travel’ without rushing, daily sightseeing pace is reasonable, incorporating cultural experiences to enrich the journey.
Friendly to All:Rich carriage cultural atmosphere, meticulous service, suitable for retirees, family trips, and tourists who dislike hassle.
🗺 ️ IV. Simple Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Corner viewing, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)
✨ Positioning and BackgroundDay 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Fish Viewing Platform, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (afternoon tea)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (Middle section of Duku Highway)
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration, contact Manager Mai to receive itinerary and pricing
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Towards Taxkorgan: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
The ‘Tianfu’ Panda Special Train is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group, positioned as a ‘star-rated hotel on tracks.’ It adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night, enjoy the scenery slowly’ model, integrating transportation, accommodation, dining, leisure, and entertainment, making it an ideal choice for experiencing the Sichuan-Xinjiang long route.Day 14:Turpan (Flaming Mountains, fruit feast, Karez Well)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (Intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, sightseeing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (End of itinerary)
> Note:This is an itinerary framework; the actual order and timing of visits may be reasonably adjusted by mutual agreement due to weather, road conditions, etc.
💰 V. 2026 Departure Dates and Price Information
1. Departure Schedule
May 19
June 5, 22
July 9, 26
🏞️ Route and Experience August 12, 29
September 15
October 2 (Duku Highway itinerary canceled)
2. Reference Price (RMB/person)
Departing May 19
Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room:96,880 RMB
Jin Wo · Quality Double Room:76,880 RMB
Departing June 5, 22 and after
Jin Ta · Luxury Double Room:98,880 RMB
Jin Wo · Quality Double Room:78,880 RMB
Core Route: 16-day Sichuan-Xinjiang long route, starting from Chengdu/Lanzhou, connecting Urumqi, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Kashgar, Turpan, etc., achieving a slow-paced travel style of ‘train moves with people, travel by day, rest by night.’> Note:Prices are for reference only and may vary with departure dates. Please confirm the final price with the travel agency before signing the contract and include it in the contract.
📝 VI. Booking and Registration Methods
The 2026 ‘Tianfu’ train must be booked through the official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service・Special Train Center, and cannot be ordered directly through platforms like 12306.
Booking Process
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, inform them of the number of travelers, budget, preferred room type, and special needs, and the booking manager will recommend suitable departure dates.
2. Confirmation and Contract: After confirming the departure date and room type, the travel agency will provide a formal travel contract. Carefully check the itinerary, costs, service standards, and other terms, and sign after confirming everything is correct.
3. Payment and Voucher: Make payment according to the contract terms. After payment, you will receive a departure notice including special train seat, hotel, transfer, and other information. Keep it safe.
Cost and Service Description
Costs typically include:Special train cabin seat, local tour bus, hotels specified in the itinerary, meals indicated in the itinerary, first admission tickets and shuttle bus for major attractions listed, guide, butler, medical and luggage assistance services, travel accident insurance.
Costs typically do not include:Personal expenses (such as drinks, consumption, etc.), meals not specified in the itinerary and free activity costs, additional costs due to force majeure.
> Important Note:The above are standard inclusions; please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for specifics.
The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train must be booked through the official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service・Special Train Center, and cannot be ordered directly through platforms like 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center, 24-hour consultation and registration.
