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🚂 Panda Special Train Chengdu No. 16-Day Panoramic Tour | 2026 Travel Booking Guide
Summer in Xinjiang hides a flowing palette, from the hot winds of Turpan, the ‘Land of Fire,’ to the crisp mountain breezes of the Pamir Plateau, from the winding meadows of the Duku Highway to the surging blue waves of Sayram Lake. This 16-day itinerary captures the core scenery of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The Panda Special Train Chengdu No., a tourism train product focused on comfort, has opened reservations for its 2026 Xinjiang Panoramic Tour. Unlike conventional rushed group tours, this trip adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ arrangement, reducing travel fatigue while offering rich interactive activities on the train. It is suitable for tourists seeking an in-depth exploration of Xinjiang and a high level of travel comfort.
🔹 Key Highlights of the Route
This 16-day itinerary covers the core scenic belts of Eastern, Southern, and Northern Xinjiang, connecting over 10 famous scenic spots, each with unique sightseeing value:
Turpan Area: As the first stop upon entering Xinjiang, this area features the Karez irrigation system, one of the three great ancient Chinese projects alongside the Great Wall and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. You can closely appreciate the water diversion wisdom of ancient laborers. Also here is the Flaming Mountain, famous from the ‘Journey to the West’ story, with its unique red-bed landforms showing a vibrant ochre color under the summer sun, offering strong visual impact for photos. In 2026, the local scenic area has added several interactive experience projects, allowing you to participate in special mini-games after visiting the main attractions to enrich your itinerary.
Southern Xinjiang Area: Kashgar’s Ancient City features scattered traditional dwellings and lively streets. Walking along, you can see handcrafted textiles drying by the roadside and neatly arranged fresh fruits. Id Kah Mosque and the High Terrace Old Town are spots where you can directly experience the local urban culture. Then, head to the Pamir Plateau. The sand of Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake is fine and white, and the lake water shows different shades of blue as the light changes. Nearby, Muztagh Ata is covered in snow year-round. Standing by Karakul Lake, you can see the full view of the peak. Kuqa’s Tianshan Grand Canyon has unique red-bed canyon landforms, with rock walls showing distinct layers under sunlight. Walking in the canyon, you feel cool breezes, a stark contrast to the high temperatures outside.
Duku Highway Section: The itinerary passes through the southern and middle sections of the Duku Highway. This road crossing the Tianshan Mountains offers alternating views of snow-capped mountains, meadows, forests, and river valleys, with obvious vegetation changes at different altitudes. The Swan Lake area in Bayanbulak is a habitat and breeding ground for many rare birds. With luck, you can see waterfowl skimming across the lake surface. Nalati Grassland has vast river valley pastures. In summer, the meadows are covered with colorful wildflowers, and you can see herds of cattle and sheep leisurely grazing.

🚂 Panda Special Train Chengdu No. 16-Day Panoramic Tour | 2026 Travel Booking Guide Yili Area: The Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area features continuous flower fields in midsummer, with different varieties blooming in succession, creating a rich array of colors. Liuxing Street in Yining has a unique street layout with many specialty shops to browse. You can also find a small shop to sit down and try local specialty drinks. The water of Sayram Lake is clear and bright. During the lake tour, you can stop at different viewing platforms to admire the lake view and distant snow-capped mountains from various angles.
Northern Xinjiang Area: Hemu Village features clusters of log cabins. In the early morning, mist hangs over the village, creating a landscape resembling a light ink painting with the surrounding forests. The itinerary includes a tea break and aerial photography at the scenic spot, allowing you to capture exclusive travel memories. Kanas Scenic Area’s Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, and Wolong Bay each have their own characteristics. Fairy Bay often has rising mist in the early morning, and Moon Bay’s river bends into a crescent shape. Climbing to Fish Pavilion offers a panoramic view of Kanas Lake, or you can take a boat ride to feel the lake breeze up close. Near Urumqi, Tianchi Lake reflects the adjacent Bogda Peak, surrounded by lush spruce forests. It is one of the most famous scenic spots in Xinjiang.
🔹 Train Experience
Based on past operations of the Panda Special Train Chengdu No., the train is equipped with dedicated service staff providing 24-hour service. The entire journey includes rich interactive activities, ensuring you won’t feel bored even on the train. The train features many senior-friendly designs, such as added handrails and meals adjusted to be lower in oil and salt, making it suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists. During the itinerary, 8 nights are spent in local hotels, so you don’t have to stay on the train the entire time, balancing travel convenience with accommodation comfort.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan Opera face-changing, Panda blessings, Lantern riddles)
D2 Chengdu No. Train Sightseeing (Sichuan Mahjong experience, Werewolf, Chess/Gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez, Flaming Mountain)

Summer in Xinjiang hides a flowing palette, from the hot winds of Turpan to the crisp mountain breezes of the Pamir Plateau, from the winding meadows of the Duku Highway to the surging blue waves of Sayram Lake. This 16-day itinerary captures the core scenery of both Southern and Northern Xinjiang. The Panda Special Train Chengdu No., a tourism train product focused on comfort, has opened reservations for its 2026 Xinjiang Panoramic Tour. Unlike conventional rushed group tours, this trip adopts a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ arrangement, reducing travel fatigue while offering rich interactive activities on the train. It is suitable for tourists seeking an in-depth exploration of Xinjiang and a high level of travel comfort. D4 Kashgar (Kashgar Welcome Dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Baisha Mountain Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, High Terrace Old Town)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Liuxing Street in Yining)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)

🔹 Key Highlights of the Route D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Tea break + Aerial photography)

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D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Boat Tour)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Pavilion, Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianchi Lake Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song gathering, Chess masters, Werewolf)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
(Note:Involving weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement)
💰 Price Information

This 16-day itinerary covers the core scenic belts of Eastern, Southern, and Northern Xinjiang, connecting over 10 famous scenic spots, each with unique sightseeing value:The reference departure dates and prices for this route in 2026 are as follows. Prices and availability are subject to contract/customer service confirmation and may fluctuate with departure dates. The signed contract between both parties shall prevail:
First Departure:Departing June 4, 2026, ending June 19, 2026. You Ran Ju: 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju: 69,999 RMB/person.
Second Departure:Departing June 21, 2026, ending July 6, 2026. You Ran Ju: 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju: 69,999 RMB/person.
Third Departure:Departing July 8, 2026, ending July 23, 2026. You Ran Ju: 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju: 69,999 RMB/person.
Fourth Departure:Departing July 25, 2026, ending August 9, 2026. You Ran Ju: 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju: 69,999 RMB/person.
Fifth Departure:Departing August 11, 2026, ending August 26, 2026. You Ran Ju: 65,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju: 69,999 RMB/person.
Sixth Departure:Departing August 28, 2026, ending September 12, 2026. You Ran Ju: 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju: 72,999 RMB/person.

Turpan Area: As the first stop upon entering Xinjiang, this area features the Karez irrigation system, one of the three great ancient Chinese projects alongside the Great Wall and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. You can closely appreciate the water diversion wisdom of ancient laborers. Also here is the Flaming Mountain, famous from the ‘Journey to the West’ story, with its unique red-bed landforms showing a vibrant ochre color under the summer sun, offering strong visual impact for photos. In 2026, the local scenic area has added several interactive experience projects, allowing you to participate in special mini-games after visiting the main attractions to enrich your itinerary.Seventh Departure:Departing September 14, 2026, ending September 29, 2026. You Ran Ju: 68,999 RMB/person, Shi Yi Ju: 72,999 RMB/person.
The above are reference prices. The specific cost is subject to the signed travel contract between both parties.
📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in this trip can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Contact number:181-3962-2233, WeChat same number: 181-3962-2233. The specific address can be obtained by contacting customer service.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Based on past service content of the Panda Special Train, the cost typically includes the following: accommodation on the train, meals, and exclusive interactive activity fees; first admission tickets and necessary shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary; local hotel accommodation fees as arranged; meal fees as indicated in the itinerary; local transportation fees during sightseeing; service fees for dedicated staff; and travel agency liability insurance. The cost does not include optional activities listed in the itinerary, personal consumption expenses incurred by tourists, or other expenses arising from personal reasons. The specifics are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
For solo travelers, our company will try its best to arrange shared accommodation; special circumstances require separate negotiation. Involving uncertain factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, departure date changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably modified upon mutual agreement. Cancellation and modification rules shall be implemented in accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the ‘Civil Code of the People’s Republic of China’. If you have other travel needs, you can also communicate with the staff during consultation to confirm whether related arrangements can be changed.
💡 Travel Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory with long distances between scenic spots. Prepare comfortable shoes and sunscreen for your trip. The local temperature difference between day and night is significant. Even in summer, it’s advisable to bring a light jacket for use in high-altitude areas or during nighttime outings. Please respect local customs and customs during the trip and visit in a civilized manner.
For more details on Xinjiang train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: Detailed itinerary and train introduction)