2026 16 Day Comfort Tour from Chengdu on the Yi Train
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)
🚂 2026 Tourism Special Train Recommendation｜Ease No. 16-Day Tour from Chengdu:See the Vast Western Regions from a Moving ‘Home’
When travel is no longer just about reaching a destination, but making the journey itself part of the scenery, how would you choose to travel? In 2026, the ‘Ease No.’ Panda-themed special train connects the magnificent landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang in a relaxed, comfortable, and fun way. Departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou, it traverses the Gobi Desert, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes, integrating dining, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment on the train. By exploring deeply during the day and sleeping soundly at night, this 16-day journey feels more like a flowing life experience.
🌄 Route Highlights:More Than Just a Train, It’s a Mobile Living Space
The ‘Ease No.’ is built by the railway department and underwent a renovation in 2025. It consists of 17 carriages, combining accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing functions. The carriages are designed with a panda theme, featuring a red, gold, and blue exterior for high visibility, while the interior focuses on soundproofing, constant temperature, and smart configurations.
Diverse Accommodation:Offers a range of room types from economy to luxury, all equipped with bathrooms (partial), USB charging ports, reading lights, and smart electronic locks. Closed windshields effectively reduce operational noise.
Rich Public Spaces: Includes a ‘Panda Restaurant’ that can accommodate 38 people for dining at once, featuring Sichuan cuisine and customized meals based on the itinerary (including children’s meals); the ‘Ease Pavilion’ bar car with large panoramic windows, perfect for drinks and sightseeing; and the ‘Panda Paradise’ multi-functional carriage for activities like chess, cards, karaoke, and tea gatherings.
Service Guarantee:Equipped with ‘Panda Butlers’ throughout the journey to provide life assistance, along with onboard medical staff to enhance travel peace of mind.
This ‘day-travel, night-rest, one-line-multiple-tours’ model saves time traveling between cities and avoids the hassle of frequent hotel changes, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and families who prefer a relaxed pace and a complete experience.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary
🚂 2026 Tourism Special Train Recommendation｜Ease No. 16-Day Tour from Chengdu: See the Vast Western Regions from a Moving ‘Home’The following is the standard itinerary for this route. Specific execution may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather and road conditions, after mutual consultation:
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Tianchi Lake Scenic Area Tour → Special Welcome Dinner → Travel to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Home Visits with Local Ethnic Groups → Colorful Beach Landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Tour → Travel to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
When travel is no longer just about reaching a destination, but making the journey itself part of the scenery, how would you choose to travel? In 2026, the ‘Ease No.’ Panda-themed special train connects the magnificent landscapes of northern and southern Xinjiang in a relaxed, comfortable, and fun way. Departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou, it traverses the Gobi Desert, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, and lakes, integrating dining, accommodation, transportation, and entertainment on the train. By exploring deeply during the day and sleeping soundly at night, this 16-day journey feels more like a flowing life experience. D9 Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Travel to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Home Visits with Local Ethnic Groups → Tashkurgan County
D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins →白沙湖 → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → High Platform Residences → → Travel to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well Visit → Depart for Return
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, Journey Concludes
> Note:The scenic spots involved in the itinerary, such as Tianchi Lake, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Kashgar Old City, and Flaming Mountain, are all representative landscapes of Xinjiang, covering lakes, forests, grasslands, canyons, oases, and cultural districts, showcasing diverse landforms and cultural features.
💰 Price Explanation (2026 Reference)
This product has 8 scheduled departures in 2026, with different room types corresponding to different prices, as follows:
Our agency offers various travel modes, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add friends for detailed Xinjiang travel itinerary and pricing)
🌄 Route Highlights: More Than Just a Train, It’s a Mobile Living SpaceFirst Departure (May 20):
Enjoy Return Pavilion (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Return Pavilion (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 15980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 16980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant House (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 26980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 27980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Residence (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Joy Mansion (Luxury Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Departures (June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16):
Enjoy Return Pavilion (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 8480 RMB/person | Lower Berth 9280 RMB/person
Panda Return Pavilion (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 16980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 17980 RMB/person
The ‘Ease No.’ is built by the railway department and underwent a renovation in 2025. It consists of 17 carriages, combining accommodation, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing functions. The carriages are designed with a panda theme, featuring a red, gold, and blue exterior for high visibility, while the interior focuses on soundproofing, constant temperature, and smart configurations.Panda Elegant House (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 27980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 28980 RMB/person
Panda Elegant Residence (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper Berth 28980 RMB/person | Lower Berth 29980 RMB/person
Panda Joy Mansion (Luxury Double Room):69980 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs are subject to the signed travel contract. Prices may be adjusted based on departure, availability, and service content. It is recommended to confirm the final quote with the travel agency before departure.
📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in this route can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat:181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘Ease No. Inquiry’ when adding)
Customer service will provide detailed itinerary explanations and availability checks based on your travel time, group size, and room type preferences. For solo travelers, the agency will try to arrange shared rooms; if a single room is needed due to special circumstances, related matters can be negotiated separately.
Diverse Accommodation: Offers a range of room types from economy to luxury, all equipped with bathrooms (partial), USB charging ports, reading lights, and smart electronic locks. Closed windshields effectively reduce operational noise. ℹ️ Cost and Service Explanation
Costs Typically Include:
Full-trip special train sleeper accommodation (according to chosen room type)
Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary (D2, D4, D5, D7, D8, D10, D11, D12, etc., ground stays)
First admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots (e.g., Tianchi Lake, Kanas boat ride, Sayram Lake circumnavigation, etc.)
Full-trip meals (as specified)
Guide service, Panda Butler, and onboard medical support
Pick-up/drop-off at Chengdu/Lanzhou stations (some departures include one free hotel night and station pick-up)
Not Included:Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items, non-itinerary transportation, and additional costs due to force majeure.
> All service content, cancellation policies, and liability allocation are based on the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, with specifics according to the signed electronic or paper travel contract.
This 16-day journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but also about feeling the texture of time as you move slowly. Outside the window is the vast land of Xinjiang, inside is a warm, home-like mobile space—the Ease No. might just be the travel you’re looking for, ‘not to rush, but to arrive at beauty.’
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
