Shifang Panda Special Train Selected Itinerary Introduction

For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, please contact customer service manager Zhang Jing ☎ 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
🚂 Shifang Panda Special Train:Slow travel through Xinjiang by train, a 16-day immersive journey across northern and southern Xinjiang
Tired of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage around? In 2026, a more relaxed and in-depth way to explore Xinjiang is quietly gaining popularity—board the ‘Shifang Panda Special Train’ and make a mobile comfortable space your home. Dive deep into scenic areas by day, sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, and wake up at your next destination. This train is not just a mode of transport but a panoramic journey blending culture, nature, and slow living.
🌄 In-depth experience of routes and destinations
The Shifang Panda Special Train connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes, covering the Pamir Plateau scenery in southern Xinjiang and the lake and mountain views in northern Xinjiang. The itinerary starts from Kashgar, passing through Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Nalati, Yining, Beitun, Hemu, Kanas, Urumqi, and Turpan, truly achieving ‘a single line crossing northern and southern Xinjiang’.
Along the way, you can enjoy:
Bashakum Lake and Karakul Lake:Sapphires on the Pamir Plateau, with a distant view of Muztagh Ata’s snowy peak;
Panlong Ancient Road:A网红 road where ‘after walking all the twists and turns today, the rest of life is smooth sailing’;
Kashgar Old City:A millennia-old Silk Road hub with winding streets and ancient architecture;
Southern Section of Duku Highway:Crossing the Tianshan Mountains, experiencing four seasons in one day;
Nalati Grassland:Known as the ‘sky grassland,’ with green carpets of grass and herds of cattle and sheep;
Sayram Lake:The last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, with crystal blue waters like a mirror;

🚂 Shifang Panda Special Train: Slow travel through Xinjiang by train, a 16-day immersive journey across northern and southern XinjiangHemu and Kanas:Northern Xinjiang’s hidden gems, with morning mist swirling around birch forests and Tuva villages as serene as paintings;
Colorful Beach and Tianshan Tianchi Lake:Vibrant Yadan landforms and alpine lakes reflecting snowy peaks complement each other;
Turpan Karez Well and Flaming Mountain:Experience the wisdom of the Western Regions oasis and the fiery charm from ‘Journey to the West’.
The entire journey adopts a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, reducing travel fatigue, especially suitable for tourists who prefer a relaxed pace and focus on experience.
📅 Simplified itinerary (based on local route facts)
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Taxkorgan, Bashan Mountain-Bashakum Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Taxkorgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden
Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake

Tired of rushing between attractions, changing hotels, and dragging luggage around? In 2026, a more relaxed and in-depth way to explore Xinjiang is quietly gaining popularity—board the ‘Shifang Panda Special Train’ and make a mobile comfortable space your home. Dive deep into scenic areas by day, sleep soundly in a stable carriage at night, and wake up at your next destination. This train is not just a mode of transport but a panoramic journey blending culture, nature, and slow living.Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke-Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining-Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun-Hemu-Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted due to objective factors such as weather and road conditions, subject to mutual agreement.
💰 Price explanation (based on local route facts)
The 2026 Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour departure dates are:

🌄 In-depth experience of routes and destinationsJune 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30

Our agency offers various travel options: special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
Ticket prices are as follows (by berth type):
Premium Platinum (Standard 4-person compartment):Upper berth 8480 yuan/person, lower berth 9280 yuan/person
Premium Platinum (High-end hard sleeper 4-person compartment):Upper berth 15780 yuan/person, lower berth 16780 yuan/person
Premium Purple Gold (High-end soft sleeper 2-person compartment):Upper berth 27880 yuan/person, lower berth 28880 yuan/person
The above prices are reference quotes. Specific fees and services are subject to the actual signed travel contract and may vary due to factors such as departure dates and availability.
🚌 Vehicle and carriage configuration (applicable to 7-55 seat models)
Although the Shifang is a fixed-formation tourist special train (17 carriages total), for certain transfer or extended services, the travel agency can arrange 7-55 seat tourist buses for station pick-up/drop-off or short-distance tours.
7-19 seat business vans:Suitable for families or small groups, flexible and convenient;
22-37 seat medium buses:Balancing comfort and passenger capacity;
45-55 seat large air-conditioned buses:Suitable for group travel.
> These quotes are reference vehicle prices; specific vehicle prices are subject to customer service quotes!

The Shifang Panda Special Train connects Xinjiang’s most representative natural and cultural landscapes, covering the Pamir Plateau scenery in southern Xinjiang and the lake and mountain views in northern Xinjiang. The itinerary starts from Kashgar, passing through Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Nalati, Yining, Beitun, Hemu, Kanas, Urumqi, and Turpan, truly achieving ‘a single line crossing northern and southern Xinjiang’.📞 Registration method
Travelers interested in the Shifang Panda Special Train 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour can inquire and register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact customer service manager Zhang Jing:Phone/WeChat 181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘Panda Special Train Inquiry’ when adding).
The customer service will provide detailed itinerary materials and booking assistance based on your travel dates, group size, and cabin preferences.
ℹ️ Fee and service description
The itinerary fee includes:
Full-trip special train carriage accommodation (according to selected cabin type);
First admission tickets to scenic spots listed in the itinerary;
Daily customized nutritious meals (including specialty local dishes);
Accompanying professional guide, panda butler, and medical support;
Free use of onboard entertainment facilities (KTV, tea bar, mahjong tables, etc.);

Along the way, you can enjoy: luggage transported with the train, no need to frequently move it.
The fee does not include:
Round-trip transportation from departure point to Chengdu/Lanzhou;
Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded activities;
Single traveler supplement (our agency will try to arrange room sharing, special cases subject to separate negotiation).
> All service details, cancellation policies, and specific rights are subject to the signed travel contract between both parties and comply with the relevant provisions of the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’.
🧳 Warm tips
It is recommended to book 1-2 months in advance, especially for summer and autumn departure dates which are in high demand;
Please bring valid identification documents for station real-name verification;
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night; it is advised to bring windproof jackets, sun protection items, and common medications;
The train is equipped with a medical room and accompanying medical staff, providing health care services for elderly passengers.
Traveling through Xinjiang by train is no longer just a dream. The Shifang Panda Special Train, with its concept of a ‘mobile five-star home,’ makes the journey itself part of the scenery. Whether you want to accompany your parents on a relaxed slow trip or join friends on a Western Regions adventure, this 16-day journey might be the answer you’ve been waiting for.
📞 Contact now:181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat), to get the latest 2026 departure dates and cabin availability!
For details on Xinjiang travel customized car services, contact customer service manager Zhang Jing at 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat, add as friend, multiple vehicle options from 7-55 seats)