Shifang Panda Special Train Registration Process and Travel Booking Instructions

For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
To smoothly embark on the journey of the Shifang Panda Special Train, registration and travel preparation are key. This practical guide will walk you through the entire process from booking to boarding, helping you travel with ease.
🐼 About Shifang:Your Mobile Hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end tourism special train created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. Its car body integrates panda and ancient Shu cultural elements, making it highly recognizable.
🚂 Train Overview
Composition and Facilities:The entire train consists of 17 cars, including high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, a dining car, a multi-functional entertainment car, a crew car, and a generator car.
Accommodation Options:Offers various compartments to meet different needs.
Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper):Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 compartments and a total of 22 berths. The car is equipped with shower rooms, washbasins, and features sofas, round tables, wardrobes, and TVs.
Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper):Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, each with 10 four-person compartments and a total of 40 berths. The car is equipped with shower rooms and features tea tables, storage compartments, and TVs.
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Four-person Room):Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, charging ports, reading lights, etc. Public areas include toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms.
Entertainment and Amenities:Car 9 is a multi-functional entertainment car with a tea bar, KTV, entertainment room, etc. The train also features a tea bar, cigar bar, mahjong tables, as well as smoking areas, a medical room, and a tea brewing room.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:16 Days in Southern and Northern Xinjiang
Core Experience:One journey connects the culture of Southern Xinjiang (Kashgar Old City) with the scenery of Northern Xinjiang (Kanas, Hemu), experiencing the grandeur of the southern section of the Duku Highway.
Itinerary Pace:Adopts a ‘train follows people’ model, sightseeing during the day and resting on the special train at night, eliminating the hassle of changing hotels.

To smoothly embark on the journey of the Shifang Panda Special Train, registration and travel preparation are key. This practical guide will walk you through the entire process from booking to boarding, helping you travel with ease.🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Overview
> Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
> Day 2:Leisure sightseeing on the Panda Special Train
> Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, 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 Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
> Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret 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
> Day 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
> Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area

🐼 About Shifang: Your Mobile Hotel> Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
> Day 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
💰 Price Description and Registration
📅 2026 Tour Dates
June 8, June 24
July 10, July 27
August 13, August 30
💸 Reference Prices
Youxiang Bojin:Upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Zhenxiang Bojin:Upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Zunxiang Zijing:Upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour in 2026. Actual prices may fluctuate due to schedules, policies, etc. Please refer to the signed contract.
📞 Registration Method

The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end tourism special train created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. Its car body integrates panda and ancient Shu cultural elements, making it highly recognizable.You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.

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)
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
📝 Registration Process
1. Consultation and Confirmation: Contact customer service to confirm the schedule, room type, and real-time price.
2. Submit Information: Provide real information such as name and valid ID number for real-name booking.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit to lock in the seat and sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision.
4. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining amount as per the contract timeline and receive the tour notification.
5. Prepare for Departure: Check the tour notification before departure, bring ID and luggage, and gather on time for boarding.
📋 Cost and Service Details
✅ Included Items
Transportation:Corresponding berth on the Shifang Panda Special Train and ground transportation within the itinerary.
Accommodation:Standard rooms at hotels or inns listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and shuttle bus tickets for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.

🚂 Train OverviewServices:Guide, Panda Butler, and accompanying medical staff services.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel personal accident insurance.
❌ Excluded Items
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, consumption).
Meals and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
🛌 Accommodation and Berth Selection
Youxiang Bojin:High cost-effectiveness, suitable for tourists with limited budgets who want to experience the special train.
Zhenxiang Bojin:Wider berths, upgraded services, suitable for tourists with comfort requirements.
Zunxiang Zijing:Strong privacy, larger space, includes more value-added services, suitable for tourists with ample budgets seeking high-quality experiences.
📄 Contract and Cancellation/Change
All itinerary details are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
In case of weather, road conditions, etc., both parties can negotiate changes to the itinerary.

Composition and Facilities: The entire train consists of 17 cars, including high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, a dining car, a multi-functional entertainment car, a crew car, and a generator car. Cancellation and change rules follow the ‘Tourism Law’, with specific details in the contract.
💡 Travel Preparation and Tips
🧳 Packing
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; prepare windproof and warm jackets, long-sleeved clothes, and comfortable shoes.
Sun Protection:High-altitude and desert areas have strong sunlight; bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, etc.
Medication:It is recommended to bring personal regular medications, motion sickness medicine, and basic medicines for colds and stomach issues.
Documents:Be sure to bring original valid documents; overseas tourists need to bring passports and other valid documents.
🤔 Suitable Travelers
The special train has a relaxed pace, suitable for tourists who want a slow, in-depth tour.
Tourists who adapt well to long-distance travel or can accept a ‘train + bus’ combined transportation mode.
Tourists with underlying conditions like cardiovascular diseases should consult a doctor before traveling and bring sufficient medication.
⚠ ️ Important Notes
Official Channels:Shifang seats are sold through railway travel agencies and cannot be purchased on 12306; ensure you use official channels.
Accurate Information:Provide real and valid identity information when booking, otherwise it may affect travel.
Beware of Scalpers:Do not purchase tickets from scalpers or unknown intermediaries to avoid losses.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)