Panda Special Train Comfort No. Luxury Special Train Travel Booking
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 see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one go, but worried about long journeys?
“Panda Special Train · An Yi Hao” might be your ideal choice. This train brings “hotel + restaurant + entertainment venue” onto the rails, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable holiday while on the move.
This article will analyze this panoramic route through northern and southern Xinjiang from the unique perspective of a “mobile hotel,” helping you plan your trip easily.
🐼 I. Panda Special Train · An Yi Hao:Mobile Luxury Hotel
🚄 Train Overview:Operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., this panda-themed tourist train was upgraded in 2025. It has 17 carriages, a capacity of 332 people, a cost of about 33 million yuan, and is positioned as a comfortable tourist special train.
🛌 Comfortable Room Types:Equipped with soft sleeper berths throughout, offering various room types to meet different budgets and needs.
Panda Yuefu:Luxury double room with strong privacy.
Panda Yaju/Yashe:Luxury/High-end quadruple room with spacious space.
Panda Guige/Enjoy Guige:Standard/Economy quadruple room, high cost-performance.
🍽 ️ Public Spaces:The train features three major functional areas, making the journey rich and colorful.
An Yi Ge Bar Car:Offers drinks and snacks, suitable for sightseeing, socializing, and enjoying performances.
Panda Paradise:Integrates karaoke, chess and cards, and tea tasting, ideal for entertainment and relaxation.
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one go, but worried about long journeys?Panda Restaurant:Serves Sichuan cuisine and Xinjiang specialties, with themed meals at certain times.
🛎 ️ Special Services:Equipped with “Panda Butler,” professional guides, and onboard medical staff, providing 24-hour service. The itinerary has a relaxed pace, friendly for families and elderly tourists.
🗺 ️ II. Panoramic Northern and Southern Xinjiang:16-Day Classic Route Overview
This route covers the essence of Xinjiang, adopting a “travel by night, tour by day” mode, resting on the train and exploring during the day.
Simplified Itinerary
D1 Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Tianchi Scenic Area tour → Special welcome dinner → Board train 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 lakeside tour → Head to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
“Panda Special Train · An Yi Hao” might be your ideal choice. This train brings “hotel + restaurant + entertainment venue” onto the rails, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable holiday while on the move. D9 Bayin Town → Southern section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Board train 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 (Baisha Lake) → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → → Board train 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, trip concludes successfully
Itinerary Highlights Analysis
D1-D3 | First Glimpse of Xinjiang:Depart from Lanzhou/Chengdu, arrive in Urumqi, visit the “Pearl of Tianshan” Tianchi, experiencing the grandeur of the alpine lake.
D4-D6 | Northern Xinjiang’s Picturesque Scenery:Deep into the Altay region, visit the “reserved land” Hemu Village, take a boat on Kanas Lake, and enjoy the essence of “picturesque scenery on earth.”
D7-D8 | Jiangnan Beyond the Great Wall:Visit Sayram Lake, the “last tear of the Atlantic,” then head to Nalati Grassland to experience the vastness of the “sky grassland.”
D9-D11 | Southern Xinjiang Charm:Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, experiencing the wonder of “four seasons in one day.” Explore the Pamir Plateau, admire snow mountain reflections at Karakul Lake and白沙湖 (Baisha Lake), and experience home visits with local ethnic groups.
This article will analyze this panoramic route through northern and southern Xinjiang from the unique perspective of a “mobile hotel,” helping you plan your trip easily.D12-D14 | Exploring the Land of Fire:Return to eastern Xinjiang, visit Grape Valley, feel the heat at Flaming Mountain, enjoy a special fruit feast, and visit the Karez Well to learn about ancient water management wisdom.
Our agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
D15-D16 | Successful Return:Carrying full memories, return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, ending the unforgettable journey.
💰 III. Price Explanation:2026 Schedule and Fee Reference
Prices and Tour Dates
First Session:
Departure Date:May 20
Enjoy Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 yuan/person | Lower berth 9,280 yuan/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 16,980 yuan/person
Panda Yashe (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 27,980 yuan/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 28,980 yuan/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):59,980 yuan/person
Second to Eighth Sessions:
Departure Dates:June 6, 2026, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
🐼 I. Panda Special Train · An Yi Hao: Mobile Luxury HotelEnjoy Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 yuan/person | Lower berth 9,280 yuan/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 16,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 17,980 yuan/person
Panda Yashe (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 28,980 yuan/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 28,980 yuan/person | Lower berth 29,980 yuan/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):69,980 yuan/person
Tour Dates:May 20, June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
Fee Inclusion Reference
Based on public information, fees typically include special train berths, ground transportation, scenic spot tickets and shuttle buses within the itinerary, some meals, hotel accommodation, guide and butler services, etc. Specific inclusions are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
💡 Booking Tips
The above are reference prices for 2026; actual prices may fluctuate due to market, policy, and other factors.
For solo bookings, efforts will be made to arrange shared accommodation; if a single room is required, additional fees may apply. Please consult for details.
Final quotes, fee details, and cancellation policies are all subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
🚄 Train Overview: Operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., this panda-themed tourist train was upgraded in 2025. It has 17 carriages, a capacity of 332 people, a cost of about 33 million yuan, and is positioned as a comfortable tourist special train.📞 IV. Registration and Consultation
Registration Method:Can be registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Information:
Phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
Consultation Advice:It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to confirm preferred dates, room type availability, and final prices, and to request a detailed itinerary and contract sample.
📝 V. Fee and Service Explanation
Fee Explanation:Public information shows that fees are mostly in a “no self-paid items throughout” model, covering special trains, accommodation, most meals, tickets, and guide services. Personal expenses and some optional activities within scenic spots are usually at your own cost. Specific inclusions and exclusions must be confirmed in the contract.
Service Explanation:The special train provides “Panda Butler,” professional guides, and onboard medical services. In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable itinerary changes. Specific service details are subject to the contract and departure notice.
💡 VI. Travel Preparation Suggestions
Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night; prepare a windbreaker, fleece jacket, thick coat, etc. For the Pamir Plateau area, it is recommended to bring a down jacket.
Sun Protection:The climate is dry with strong UV rays; prepare high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, lip balm, and moisturizing products.
Medication:It is recommended to bring personal common medications (e.g., gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, motion sickness medicine). The train has basic medical supplies but cannot replace personal medications.
Documents:Carry valid original ID documents throughout the trip; children should bring their household registration book. Multiple document checks are required when going to the Pamir Plateau area; keep them safe.
Other:Signal may be unstable in some areas; bring some cash. It is recommended to download offline maps in advance.
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)
