2026 Panda Special Train Comfort 16 Day Tour Route Overview

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🚂 If you’re looking for a way to ‘move your home onto the rails’ to explore Xinjiang, the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang itinerary on the ‘Panda Special Train·AnYi Hao’ might be worth your serious consideration. It’s not a traditional train, but a mobile hotel integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment, allowing you to effortlessly connect Xinjiang’s highlights while ‘traveling by day and moving by night.’
🐼 About the Panda Special Train·AnYi Hao
🚄 Train Overview:Operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., this panda-themed tourist train underwent an upgrade in May 2025. It consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of 332 passengers. The exterior design is inspired by the initials ‘A’ and ‘Y’ of ‘AnYi’ (meaning ‘comfort’), featuring red, gold, and blue colors.
🛌 Onboard Experience:The carriages are divided into different accommodation levels, such as ‘Panda Yuefu,’ offering comfortable sleeper berths with private bathrooms. The train also features a multi-functional dining car, entertainment car, bar car, and introduces a ‘Panda Butler’ service model for a customized experience.
🗺 ️ Operation Mode:Adopting a ‘travel by day, move by night, one route with multiple tours’ model, you explore during the day and ride the train to the next stop at night, saving a lot of travel time. In 2026, 8 Xinjiang sessions are planned, covering in-depth tours of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
📜 Itinerary Background:This 16-day itinerary is an in-depth Southern and Northern Xinjiang product built around the ‘AnYi Hao,’ connecting iconic Xinjiang landscapes such as Tianchi Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the Pamir Plateau, and Kashgar Old City.
🗺 ️ 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Itinerary Highlights

🚂 If you’re looking for a way to ‘move your home onto the rails’ to explore Xinjiang, the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang itinerary on the ‘Panda Special Train·AnYi Hao’ might be worth your serious consideration. It’s not a traditional train, but a mobile hotel integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment, allowing you to effortlessly connect Xinjiang’s highlights while ‘traveling by day and moving by night.’D1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
Board the train from Chengdu or Lanzhou to begin your ‘AnYi Messenger’ journey. The train will cross the Hexi Corridor, offering views of the Gobi Desert and mountain landscapes along the way.
Thoughtful Service:Passengers boarding in Chengdu can enjoy one night of free hotel accommodation and one free airport/train station pick-up service (complimentary item, not redeemable).
D2:Urumqi → Tianchi Lake → Beitun
Upon arrival in Urumqi, attend the ‘Xinjiang Welcome Banquet’ and enjoy special song and dance performances. In the afternoon, visit the national 5A-level scenic area [Tianchi Lake], admiring sights like the Stone Gate, West Mountain Pine Forest, and the Crescent Moon Pool, with a distant view of the Bogda Snow Peak. After the tour, take the special train to Beitun.
D3:Beitun → Hemu Scenic Area
After breakfast, take a bus to the ‘fairy tale wonderland’ [Hemu Scenic Area]. Along the way, you can see the Irtysh River, which flows westward to the Arctic Ocean, and vast birch forests. Upon arrival, stroll along the Hemu River valley, admire the Tuva village and wooden houses, and soak in the peaceful village atmosphere.
D4:Kanas Scenic Area Full-Day Tour

🐼 About the Panda Special Train·AnYi HaoHead to the national 5A-level scenic area [Kanas], known for its lake and mountain scenery, often called ‘Asian Switzerland.’ The itinerary includes a boat ride on Kanas Lake and visits to classic spots like Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay, experiencing the beauty of the forest and river valley.
D5:Jiadengyu → Colorful Beach → Yining
In the morning, participate in a [Kazakh Home Visit], tasting local cuisine and enjoying song and dance. Then, visit [Colorful Beach] to see the colorful Yadan landforms and poplar forests across the Irtysh River. After dinner featuring a special cold-water fish feast, take the special train to Yining.
D6:Sayram Lake → Yining
Upon arrival, visit the ‘last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’—the national 5A-level scenic area [Sayram Lake]. Then, drive by the scenic Guozigou Bridge (usually no stop), known as the ‘First Pass of Ili,’ and arrive in Yining in the evening to check into the hotel.
D7:Nalati Grassland → Duku Highway → Bayin Town
Head to the national 5A-level scenic area [Nalati Grassland] to experience the vastness of the river valley grassland. Then, transfer to a 7-seat business vehicle to traverse the scenic [Duku Highway] section from Nalati to Bayinbuluke. Along the way, enjoy views of snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, and canyons. Arrive in Bayin Town and check in.
D8:Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → Kashgar

🚄 Train Overview: Operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., this panda-themed tourist train underwent an upgrade in May 2025. It consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of 332 passengers. The exterior design is inspired by the initials ‘A’ and ‘Y’ of ‘AnYi,’ featuring red, gold, and blue colors.Continue along the [Southern Section of Duku Highway], viewing the Bayinbuluke Grassland scenery from the bus. Then, visit [Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon], one of ‘China’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Canyons.’ After dinner, take the special train to Kashgar.

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D9:Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Tashkurgan County
Drive along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to the Pamir Plateau, visit [Karakul Lake], known as the ‘Black Sea of the Plateau,’ and view the Kunlun Mountains in the distance. Then, arrive in Tashkurgan County, bordering three countries, and participate in a [Tajik Home Visit], enjoying yak meat hotpot.
D10:Tashkurgan County → Stone Fortress → Golden Grassland → Baisha Lake → Kashgar
Visit the important ancient Silk Road site [Tashkurgan Stone Fortress] and [Golden Grassland]. Then, head to [Baisha Lake] to admire the unique landscape of ‘half desert, half lake.’ Return to Kashgar and enjoy a roast whole lamb feast.
D11:Kashgar Old City → Turpan
Explore the 2000-year-old [Kashgar Old City], experiencing the rich Silk Road culture. Visit [High Platform Dwellings] and [Id Kah Mosque]. After dinner, take the special train to Turpan.
D12:Turpan Full-Day Tour

🛌 Onboard Experience: The carriages are divided into different accommodation levels, such as ‘Panda Yuefu,’ offering comfortable sleeper berths with private bathrooms. The train also features a multi-functional dining car, entertainment car, bar car, and introduces a ‘Panda Butler’ service model for a customized experience.Visit [Flaming Mountains], a filming location for ‘Journey to the West,’ and feel the intense heat. Enjoy a [Turpan Fruit Feast] at noon, and in the afternoon, visit the ancient irrigation system [Karez Well].
D13-D16:Return and Disband
The special train will return to the departure point along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway. The last day is the arrival day, with specific arrangements based on the contract.
💰 Price Information
Reference Price:Taking the ‘AnYi Hao’ 2026 Xinjiang Duku Edition (Yashe & Yaju) as an example, the starting price is approximately 27,980 RMB/person (double occupancy, Yashe four-person berth upper bunk). Prices may vary based on room type, session, number of people, etc.
Included:Typically includes special train sleeper accommodation, ground transportation, most scenic area tickets and shuttle buses as listed, specified meals, guide service, and travel accident insurance.
Not Included:Round-trip transportation, personal expenses, and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Reminder:All price information is for reference only. Please refer to the contract signed with the travel agency for specifics.

🗺️ Operation Mode: Adopting a ‘travel by day, move by night, one route with multiple tours’ model, you explore during the day and ride the train to the next stop at night, saving a lot of travel time. In 2026, 8 Xinjiang sessions are planned, covering in-depth tours of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang.📞 Registration and Inquiry
Registration Method:You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Information:
📞 Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
📍 Meeting Information:Before departure, the travel agency customer service will provide detailed meeting time, location, and required documents.
Contract and Payment:After confirming the itinerary, sign a formal travel contract with the travel agency and make payment as agreed.
💡 Cost and Service Explanation
Cost Explanation:Product prices are affected by various factors. The final price is based on the travel contract signed by both parties. In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes.
Service Explanation:The special train provides ‘Panda Butler’ service and onboard medical support. Meal standards on the train are approximately 20-80 RMB/person/meal, with optional à la carte service. Specific service details are based on actual consultation and contract.
For more details on Xinjiang special train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).