2026PandaSpecialTrainDepartureDatesChengduStartEndNorthSouthXinjiang16DayTour

No need to drive or travel back and forth, take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery of the Tianshan Mountains from north to south. Multiple options from economy to luxury are available for you to choose from. Professionally operating Xinjiang tourist train tours, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
🚂 [New Group Departure Updates for the 2026 Panda Train:16-Day Slow Journey from Chengdu to Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
Tired of the travel pace of rushing to attractions, moving luggage, and scrambling for tickets? In spring and summer 2026, a tourist train combining comfortable accommodation, in-depth exploration, and cultural experiences—the ‘Panda Train’—will start from Chengdu, embarking on a 16-day slow journey through northern and southern Xinjiang. This trip adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ mode, exploring Xinjiang’s core scenic areas during the day and sleeping soundly in quiet carriages at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people are in the picture.’
🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route or Destination
The 2026 Panda Train northern and southern Xinjiang loop spans four major regions: Northern Xinjiang, Ili, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang, connecting diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and oases.
Northern Xinjiang Section: Includes three major natural scenic areas: Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu Ancient Village, and Kanas Lake. Around May, Tianshan Tianchi’s lake water is clear and azure, with surrounding snow not yet fully melted; Hemu Village is shrouded in morning mist, with Haden Observation Deck offering a panoramic view of the village; Kanas Lake features boat tours, with new energy vessels introduced in 2026.
Ili Grassland Belt:Sayram Lake is known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ with an afternoon tea arranged around the lake; Nalati Sky Grassland is a poetic representation of alpine pastures, with a new stargazing camping experience in 2026 (equipped with professional stargazing equipment).
Southern Xinjiang Cultural Line:Traverse the central-southern section of the Duku Highway (subject to seasonal opening), explore the historical texture of Kashgar Old City, and gaze at the snow-capped peak of Muztagh Ata; sites like Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Square, and Jiaohe Ancient City are included in the itinerary.

🚂 [New Group Departure Updates for the 2026 Panda Train: 16-Day Slow Journey from Chengdu to Northern and Southern Xinjiang]Eastern Xinjiang Finale:The Turpan section includes a Jiaohe Ancient City concert and seasonal fresh fruit tasting, experiencing the unique rhythm of oasis civilization.
The entire journey uses the tourist train as a mobile accommodation carrier, equipped with compartments, constant-temperature hot water showers, quiet carriages, and leisure social areas, with dual guides and medical staff accompanying the trip.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Compiled based on local factual information from 2026)
> Note:The specific order of attraction visits and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather, traffic, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement.
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (Corner viewing, cocktail party, sightseeing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (Welcome banquet, Tianshan Tianchi)

Tired of the travel pace of rushing to attractions, moving luggage, and scrambling for tickets? In spring and summer 2026, a tourist train combining comfortable accommodation, in-depth exploration, and cultural experiences—the ‘Panda Train’—will start from Chengdu, embarking on a 16-day slow journey through northern and southern Xinjiang. This trip adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ mode, exploring Xinjiang’s core scenic areas during the day and sleeping soundly in quiet carriages at night, truly achieving ‘the train moves with the scenery, and people are in the picture.’Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Fish Viewing Platform, boat tour)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Sleeping Dragon Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (Afternoon tea)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Subsequent Itinerary:Continue southward via Duku Highway, Kashgar, Turpan, etc., returning to Chengdu direction on Day 16.
💰 Price Explanation (Referencing public information from 2026)

🌄 Detailed Introduction to the Route or DestinationBased on currently available information, the 2026 Panda Train 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour offers different room type options, with the following price range (subject to the actual signed contract):
Basic Version ‘Leisurely Residence’
June 4 – August 26 departures:65,999 RMB/person
August 28 – September 12 departures:68,999 RMB/person

Take a tourist train to enjoy beautiful Xinjiang, with multiple options from economy to luxury. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer service manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
Upgraded Version ‘Poetic Residence’
June 4 – August 26 departures:69,999 RMB/person
The above fees are package prices, including transportation, accommodation, first admission tickets to attractions, shuttle buses, meals, and services. Prices may vary by departure, and the final amount is subject to the confirmed travel contract signed by both parties.

The 2026 Panda Train northern and southern Xinjiang loop spans four major regions: Northern Xinjiang, Ili, Southern Xinjiang, and Eastern Xinjiang, connecting diverse landscapes such as snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, canyons, and oases.📞 Registration Method
Travelers interested in the 2026 Panda Train 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The agency provides full-process services including itinerary introduction, departure confirmation, and contract signing.
Contact Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat Inquiry:181-3962-2233
It is recommended to contact customer service in advance to check availability, room type configurations, and departure dates. The itinerary involves reservations at multiple scenic areas, and the travel agency will assist with the relevant procedures, so travelers do not need to handle them themselves.
🧾 Fee and Service Explanation
This itinerary adopts an integrated ‘transportation + accommodation + tickets + services’ package model, and train tickets are not sold separately. The fees include:

Northern Xinjiang Section: Includes three major natural scenic areas: Tianshan Tianchi, Hemu Ancient Village, and Kanas Lake. Around May, Tianshan Tianchi’s lake water is clear and azure, with surrounding snow not yet fully melted; Hemu Village is shrouded in morning mist, with Haden Observation Deck offering a panoramic view of the village; Kanas Lake features boat tours, with new energy vessels introduced in 2026.Full-journey compartment accommodation (twin standard)
First admission tickets to scenic areas and necessary shuttle bus fees
Meals as listed in the itinerary (including specialty fruit banquets, grassland afternoon tea, etc.)
Dual guide service, train steward, and onboard medical staff
Special Activities:Cocktail parties, intangible cultural heritage craft experiences, Jiaohe Ancient City concerts, etc.
For solo registrations, the travel agency will try to arrange shared rooms; if a single room is needed due to special circumstances, arrangements can be discussed separately. All service content and fee details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips

Ili Grassland Belt: Sayram Lake is known as ‘the last tear of the Atlantic,’ with an afternoon tea arranged around the lake; Nalati Sky Grassland is a poetic representation of alpine pastures, with a new stargazing camping experience in 2026 (equipped with professional stargazing equipment).The Duku Highway is expected to open from mid-June to mid-October in 2026, and compliant vehicles will be arranged for the sections involved in the itinerary.
During peak season, scenic areas like Kanas and Hemu implement a reservation-based entry system, and private vehicles are not allowed into the core areas; the itinerary includes scenic area shuttle buses.
Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area implements a combined ticket + shuttle bus system during peak season (April 16 – October 31), and private cars cannot enter the core area.
The opening status, cable car operations, and hiking trails of all attractions are subject to the official announcements of the scenic areas on the day.
This 16-day slow journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but an immersive mobile living experience. Starting from Chengdu, heading west, crossing the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, waking up among snow-capped mountains and lakes, and falling asleep under the grassland stars. If you long for a deep journey with a relaxed pace, comprehensive service, and rich content, feel free to learn more through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 WeChat:181-3962-2233
(This article is compiled based on publicly available information retrievable in late May 2026. Specific itineraries, prices, and service content are subject to the actual signed contract.)
For more details on Xinjiang tourist train tours, contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to receive for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)