Chengdu Start and End AnYi Hao Special Train 16 Day Tour Route
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)
🚂 Exploring Xinjiang in a Moving ‘Luxury Space’ — A New Perspective on the 16-Day Panoramic Tour of the An Yi Hao Special Train
If you’re tired of the conventional travel rhythm of rushing through attractions, switching hotels, and dragging luggage, then the 2026 upgraded An Yi Hao Panda Special Train might offer you a more relaxed and immersive way to explore Xinjiang. This 16-day long-distance journey, departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou and crossing northern and southern Xinjiang, is not just a geographical traverse but a lifestyle experience of ‘scenery moving with the train, traveling by night and touring by day’ — during the day, you delve into classic destinations like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, and Nalati Grassland, while at night, you sleep soundly on the train equipped with bathrooms, smart facilities, and themed carriages.
🌄 Route Highlights:More than just ‘seeing the scenery,’ it’s about ‘how you see it’
The An Yi Hao special train is built with support from the railway system, integrating Sichuan-Chongqing cultural elements with modern living concepts. The exterior features red, gold, and blue paint, while the interior includes multiple functional carriages:
Panda Restaurant:Offers Sichuan cuisine, Xinjiang specialties, and meals, catering to different dietary needs;
Panda Paradise:Combines chess, tea tasting, and karaoke, suitable for socializing and leisure;
An Yi Ge Bar Car:Equipped with large viewing windows, surround sound, and a smart song-request system, perfect for evening drinks and stargazing;
Throughout the journey, a ‘Panda Butler’ coordinates services, and some departures include onboard medical staff to enhance travel peace of mind.
The itinerary adopts a ‘tour by day, travel by night’ model, effectively saving daytime travel time and allowing tourists to focus on sightseeing. The route covers northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery, the Ili River Valley grasslands, the Pamir Plateau lakes, and eastern Xinjiang’s cultural landscapes, avoiding backtracking and connecting Xinjiang’s diverse terrains and cultural features.
🚂 Exploring Xinjiang in a Moving ‘Luxury Space’ — A New Perspective on the 16-Day Panoramic Tour of the An Yi Hao Special Train🗓 ️ Simplified Itinerary (Based on Finalized Content)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Tour → Special Welcome Dinner → Ride to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village Natural Scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups → Colorful Beach Landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake Circumnavigation Tour → Travel to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
If you’re tired of the conventional travel rhythm of rushing through attractions, switching hotels, and dragging luggage, then the 2026 upgraded An Yi Hao Panda Special Train might offer you a more relaxed and immersive way to explore Xinjiang. This 16-day long-distance journey, departing from Chengdu or Lanzhou and crossing northern and southern Xinjiang, is not just a geographical traverse but a lifestyle experience of ‘scenery moving with the train, traveling by night and touring by day’ — during the day, you delve into classic destinations like Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas Lake, and Nalati Grassland, while at night, you sleep soundly on the train equipped with bathrooms, smart facilities, and themed carriages. D9 Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Ride to Kashgar
D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Folk Home Visits with Various Ethnic Groups → Tashkurgan County
D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins →白沙湖 → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → → Ride to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14 Flaming Mountains → Special Fruit Feast → Karez Well Visit → Depart for Return
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, Journey Concludes Successfully
> Note:The specific itinerary order and whether the Duku Highway is passable may change due to weather, road conditions, etc., and will be reasonably adjusted by the travel agency in consultation with tourists.
💰 Price Explanation (Reference for 2026 Departures)
Our agency offers various travel options for everyone, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car services. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
🌄 Route Highlights: More than just ‘seeing the scenery,’ it’s about ‘how you see it’First Departure:Departs May 20
Le Xiang Gui Ge (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Gui Ge (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Ya She (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Ya Ju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yue Fu (Luxury Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Departures:Departs June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
Le Xiang Gui Ge (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Gui Ge (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 16,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 17,980 RMB/person
The An Yi Hao special train is built with support from the railway system, integrating Sichuan-Chongqing cultural elements with modern living concepts. The exterior features red, gold, and blue paint, while the interior includes multiple functional carriages:Panda Ya She (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Ya Ju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 29,980 RMB/person
Panda Yue Fu (Luxury Double Room):69,980 RMB/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs are subject to the signed travel contract and may fluctuate based on departure dates, room type availability, etc.
📞 Registration Method
This route can be booked through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2233
📍 Address information can be obtained by contacting customer service directly.
Panda Restaurant: Offers Sichuan cuisine, Xinjiang specialties, and meals, catering to different dietary needs;🧳 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes the entire special train seat, local air-conditioned tour bus (one seat per person), 15 nights of accommodation (including special train and land hotels), 7 breakfasts and 20 main meals (including specialty dishes like Dapanji and Nine Bowls and Three Rows), first admission tickets and scenic area shuttle buses, professional tour guide service, and full coordination by the ‘Panda Butler,’ etc.
For solo bookings, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; if not possible, related matters can be discussed separately. All service details and cancellation policies comply with the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and relevant regulations, with specifics based on actual consultation and signed contracts.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night; please prepare appropriate clothing based on the season;
Some sections have high altitudes (e.g., the Pamir Plateau); it’s recommended to check your health condition in advance;
Scenic area openings and traffic conditions are affected by natural factors, and the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted;
Basic toiletries are provided on the train, but it’s advisable to bring personal care items;
All ethnic group names are uniformly expressed as ‘various ethnic groups,’ and cultural experiences in the itinerary are based on the principles of respect and equality.
This 16-day journey is not a rushed check-in but a deep exploration to slow down, stay in, and immerse yourself. On the An Yi Hao, outside the window is a flowing Western Regions scroll, and inside is a restful space as stable as home — perhaps this is the ideal way to open up beautiful Xinjiang.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
