Chengdu Panda Express Annual Departure Schedule Summary

For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎ 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one go without changing hotels or squeezing onto buses? The ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu’ full north-south Xinjiang route might be tailor-made for you.
This train, jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Chengdu Cultural Tourism Group, upgrades the ‘train’ into a mobile luxury hotel and social space. It connects key Xinjiang attractions like Kashgar Ancient City, the Pamir Plateau, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, with no backtracking, making it ideal for travelers who want ‘less hassle, more sightseeing.’
🏨 Stepping into the ‘Chengdu,’ you’ll find it more like a boutique hotel running on rails.
🛏 ️ Room Configuration:The train has 18 carriages in total, 12 of which are guest rooms, offering two room types: ‘Leisurely Residence’ and ‘Poetic Residence.’ All rooms are private compartments with separate wet and dry bathrooms, large panoramic windows, and smart control systems. Some room types can be flexibly combined into family rooms.
🍽 ️ Dining and Entertainment:The train features a dining car and a kitchen-living car, with a professional chef team providing a mix of Chinese and Western cuisine. The entertainment car is equipped with KTV, a bar, a tea room, a mahjong area, and more, with ‘Panda Butlers’ organizing various interactive activities to make the journey fun.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, Panda blessings, lantern riddles)
D2 Chengdu Special Train Sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, Werewolf, Chinese chess/Gomoku)

🚂 Want to see all of Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities in one go without changing hotels or squeezing onto buses? The ‘Panda Special Train·Chengdu’ full north-south Xinjiang route might be tailor-made for you. D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez Well, Flaming Mountain)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar Welcome Dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (White Sand Mountain, White Sand Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Ancient City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Residences)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (Middle Section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)
D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Six-Star Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic tea break + aerial photography)

This train, jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Chengdu Cultural Tourism Group, upgrades the ‘train’ into a mobile luxury hotel and social space. It connects key Xinjiang attractions like Kashgar Ancient City, the Pamir Plateau, Kanas, and Sayram Lake, with no backtracking, making it ideal for travelers who want ‘less hassle, more sightseeing.’ D12 Hemu → Kanas (Harden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas Boat Tour)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Crouching Dragon Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song session, board game masters, Werewolf)
D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
💰 Price Explanation
Our company’s ‘Chengdu’ route has seven sessions in 2026, with specific prices and dates as follows:
First Session:Departs June 4, 2026, ends June 19, 2026. Leisurely Residence: 65,999 RMB/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 RMB/person.
Second Session:Departs June 21, 2026, ends July 6, 2026. Leisurely Residence: 65,999 RMB/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 RMB/person.

Our agency offers various travel options: special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car rentals. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
🏨 Stepping into the ‘Chengdu,’ you’ll find it more like a boutique hotel running on rails.Third Session:Departs July 8, 2026, ends July 27, 2026. Leisurely Residence: 65,999 RMB/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 RMB/person.
Fourth Session:Departs July 25, 2026, ends August 9, 2026. Leisurely Residence: 65,999 RMB/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 RMB/person.
Fifth Session:Departs August 11, 2026, ends August 26, 2026. Leisurely Residence: 65,999 RMB/person, Poetic Residence: 69,999 RMB/person.
Sixth Session:Departs August 28, 2026, ends September 12, 2026. Leisurely Residence: 68,999 RMB/person, Poetic Residence: 72,999 RMB/person.
Seventh Session:Departs September 14, 2026, ends September 29, 2026. Leisurely Residence: 68,999 RMB/person, Poetic Residence: 72,999 RMB/person.
Friendly Reminder:The above are current reference prices. Actual costs may vary based on travel dates, berth/room type, and market conditions. Please refer to the final signed travel contract.
📞 Registration Method
You can inquire and register for the ‘Chengdu’ route through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.

🛏️ Room Configuration: The train has 18 carriages in total, 12 of which are guest rooms, offering two room types: ‘Leisurely Residence’ and ‘Poetic Residence.’ All rooms are private compartments with separate wet and dry bathrooms, large panoramic windows, and smart control systems. Some room types can be flexibly combined into family rooms.Consultation Hotline:181-3962-2233 (Same as WeChat)
Consultation Content:You can ask about specific schedules, availability, prices, and detailed itinerary arrangements.
Contract and Payment:After confirmation, the travel agency will assist you with contract signing and payment.
📋 Cost and Service Explanation
Cost Includes:Typically covers the Chengdu special train seat, destination tour bus, hotel accommodation during the trip, meals, scenic area tickets and shuttle buses, guide service, and travel accident insurance.
Cost Excludes:Personal round-trip transportation to the departure point, self-funded items not mentioned in the itinerary, and personal expenses.
Service Features:Full ‘Panda Butler’ service throughout, no self-funded activities, no forced shopping arrangements, saving effort and worry.
Please Note:Specific inclusions and standards are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
💡 Travel Tips

🍽️ Dining and Entertainment: The train features a dining car and a kitchen-living car, with a professional chef team providing a mix of Chinese and Western cuisine. The entertainment car is equipped with KTV, a bar, a tea room, a mahjong area, and more, with ‘Panda Butlers’ organizing various interactive activities to make the journey fun.Altitude Sickness:The itinerary involves the Pamir Plateau. Please assess your health condition and seek medical attention if unwell.
Weather and Clothing:Xinjiang has large temperature differences between day and night and strong sunlight. Please prepare sun protection, warm, and windproof clothing.
Document Preparation:Please carry and keep valid identification documents safe at all times.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure factors like weather or road conditions, the travel agency may reasonably adjust the itinerary. Please understand.
🚌 Ground Transportation Suggestions
To facilitate your transfer at the destination city, you can contact the travel agency to arrange a tour bus. Common vehicle types are as follows:
7-19 Seat Business/Minibus:Suitable for small groups or families, flexible and convenient.
20-39 Seat Minibus/Bus:Suitable for medium-sized groups, comfortable space.
40-55 Seat Bus:Suitable for large groups, cost-effective.
Friendly Reminder:The above are vehicle references. Specific models, quotes, and service details are subject to confirmation by the travel agency on the day. These quotes are reference prices only; actual vehicle prices depend on customer service quotes.
For Xinjiang tourism custom car rental details, contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at 181-3962-2233 (Same WeChat, add as friend, 7-55 seat vehicle options available)