Shifang Panda Special Train Booking Process Official Website Customer Service Phone Summary
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
Want to book the ‘Shifang·Panda Special Train’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will clarify the booking process, customer service phone numbers, and precautions, helping you easily arrange this 16-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang.
🐼 Understanding Shifang:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end tourism special train built by China Railway Chengdu Group. Its body is mainly in Sanxingdui bronze color, incorporating panda and ancient Shu cultural elements, making it highly recognizable. It is not an ordinary train but a mobile hotel integrating ‘eating, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing,’ designed for medium-to-long-distance in-depth tours.
Overview of Train Core Configuration:
🚂 Composition and Seats:The entire train consists of 17 cars, including 3 high-end soft sleepers (Zunxiang Zijing), 10 high-end hard sleepers (Zhenxiang Bojin), as well as a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car, crew car, and generator car.
🛌 Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper):Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 compartments, totaling 22 seats. The car is equipped with shower rooms, washbasins, sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, etc., offering high comfort.
🛌 Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper):Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, each with 10 4-person compartments, totaling 40 seats. The car is equipped with shower rooms, tea tables, TVs, etc., meeting long-distance travel needs.
🎲 Multi-functional Entertainment Car:Located in car 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV, entertainment room, etc., it’s a great leisure spot during the journey.
🍽 ️ Panda Dining Car:Located in car 8, offering 2-person and 4-person seats, serving various meals.
🛠 ️ Supporting Facilities:The train also thoughtfully provides smoking areas, medical rooms, tea rooms, etc., ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:16-Day Essence Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
The Shifang mainly offers a 16-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, adopting a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ mode, allowing you to rest on the train and explore energetically during the day. According to your request, the itinerary section will strictly use the finalized content:
Want to book the ‘Shifang·Panda Special Train’ but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide will clarify the booking process, customer service phone numbers, and precautions, helping you easily arrange this 16-day journey through northern and southern Xinjiang.Simplified Itinerary:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, 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 Ancient City, Fragrant Concubine’s Garden
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-Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
🐼 Understanding Shifang: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
💰 Price Explanation:Quotation and Cost Composition
Price and Tour Dates
Below are the price and tour date information for the Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. Specific costs are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
Price:
Youxiang Bojin:Standard 4-person compartment upper berth 8480 yuan/person, lower berth 9280 yuan/person
Zhenxiang Bojin:Standard 4-person compartment upper berth 15780 yuan/person, lower berth 16780 yuan/person
Zunxiang Zijing:High-end 4-person compartment upper berth 27880 yuan/person, lower berth 28880 yuan/person
Tour Dates:
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end tourism special train built by China Railway Chengdu Group. Its body is mainly in Sanxingdui bronze color, incorporating panda and ancient Shu cultural elements, making it highly recognizable. It is not an ordinary train but a mobile hotel integrating ‘eating, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing,’ designed for medium-to-long-distance in-depth tours.June 8, 2026, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
Our agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
Cost Composition Analysis
The price of Shifang usually includes the following parts, but specific items may vary by product version. Be sure to refer to the contract:
✅ Usually Includes:
Special Train Transportation:Seat and berth fees.
Ground Transportation:Tour bus fees.
Accommodation:Standard rooms in hotels or inns as listed in the itinerary.
Partial Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary.
Partial Tickets:Some products may include the first entrance tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Guide, panda butler, and accompanying medical staff services.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
❌ Usually Excludes:
Overview of Train Core Configuration:Personal Expenses:Such as alcohol, beverages, laundry, etc.
Off-Itinerary Items:Unmentioned meals and personal optional entertainment activities.
：Single supplement fee if unable to share a room.
Force Majeure Costs:Additional costs due to weather, road conditions, policies, and other force majeure factors.
> Warm Tip:
> Different travel agencies or product versions may differ in whether tickets or hotel breakfasts are included. For example, some versions require self-paid tickets, while others include them. Carefully check the ‘Included/Excluded’ clauses in the contract before signing.
📞 Booking Channels and Contact Information
Shifang Panda Special Train seats are sold through professional railway travel agency channels, not through platforms like 12306. You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and booking via the following methods:
📱 WeChat Consultation:181-3962-2233
📞 Phone Consultation:181-3962-2233
> Tip:
> It is recommended to contact via the published phone or WeChat and verify the other party’s identity to avoid purchasing tickets from scalpers or unknown intermediaries, ensuring your rights.
🚂 Composition and Seats: The entire train consists of 17 cars, including 3 high-end soft sleepers (Zunxiang Zijing), 10 high-end hard sleepers (Zhenxiang Bojin), as well as a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car, crew car, and generator car.📝 Seven-Step Booking Process
Booking the Shifang usually follows these steps, with specific details varying by travel agency:
1. Consultation and Selection: Contact customer service, inform them of your group size, budget, time, and other needs, and obtain itinerary, schedule, room type, and pricing information.
2. Confirmation and Seat Locking: After selecting a plan, customer service will check real-time availability. Once confirmed, pay a deposit as required to lock in seats.
3. Submit Information: Provide each traveler’s real and valid information, such as name and valid ID/passport number, for booking and insurance.
4. Sign Contract and Pay: Receive and review the electronic contract, confirm it is correct, and sign online. Pay the balance as per the contract.
5. Pre-Trip Preparation: Before departure, customer service will send materials like the ‘Riding Guide.’ Prepare documents, clothing, and other personal items as required.
6. Gather and Depart: Assemble on time at the specified time and place, and board with valid documents.
7. Travel Service: During the trip, guides, panda butlers, and medical staff will provide full service. In case of weather, road condition changes, etc., both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary adjustments.
💡 Practical Booking Tips
Book Early:June to September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, with limited seats. It is recommended to inquire and book 2-3 months in advance.
Carefully Review the Contract:Focus on clauses such as included/excluded items, cancellation and change rules, and rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Pay Attention to Special Needs:If traveling with elderly or children, inform customer service in advance to arrange suitable berths and services.
Maintain Communication:If any issues arise during the trip, feel free to contact the guide or customer service for coordination.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free detailed itineraries and train introductions)
