South North Xinjiang Panoramic 16 Day Tour, Panda Special Train Chengdu Official Website Direct Access

No need to drive or rush around. Take the Xinjiang tourist train to leisurely enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Tianshan Mountains. Various options from economy to luxury are available. Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency consultation landline: 0991-8866234; Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing’s phone: 181-3962-2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
🚂✨ A new way to travel slowly in Xinjiang:Panda Train ‘Chengdu’ 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Tired of the fatigue of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage during traditional travel? In 2026, a new model combining railway travel and deep vacation experience is quietly gaining popularity—the Panda Train ‘Chengdu’, as a ‘mobile land cruise’, takes you leisurely across the Tianshan Mountains. With one berth for 16 days, sightseeing during the day and sleeping at night, truly achieving ‘slow travel in Xinjiang, deep exploration’.
🌄 Route Highlights:Visit the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip
This 16-day loop route carefully connects the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. From the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan to the historical streets of Kashgar Old City; from Muztagh Ata and Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau to the Nine Bends of Bayanbulak on the Duku Highway; then through Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, to Kanas Lake and Tianchi Lake—covering almost all the magnificent scenery of Northern Xinjiang and cultural landmarks of Southern Xinjiang.
It is particularly worth mentioning that the itinerary is scheduled from June to September each year, coinciding with the excellent summer-autumn tourism season in Xinjiang. The climate is pleasant, and the Duku Highway is usually open (specific traffic conditions are subject to the announcement of the local transportation department on that day), providing smooth travel conditions for tourists. The whole journey adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ mode, with deep exploration at stops during the day and smooth train operation at night, allowing passengers to rest in exclusive compartments, greatly reducing travel fatigue.
The interior of the carriage is built to high-star standards, equipped with bathrooms, constant temperature systems, 24-hour hot water, and smart service facilities. It also incorporates Sichuan and Chongqing cultural elements, such as Sichuan opera face-changing, mahjong experience, and folk song interactions, making the journey both scenic and warm.
📅 Simplified Itinerary (Based on the finalized 2026 itinerary)

🚂✨ A new way to travel slowly in Xinjiang: Panda Train ‘Chengdu’ 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern XinjiangD1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Turpan (Sichuan opera face-changing, panda blessings, lantern riddles)
D2 Chengdu train sightseeing (Sichuan mahjong experience, ‘Darkness Falls’ game, chess/gomoku)
D3 Turpan → Kashgar (Karez, Flaming Mountains)
D4 Kashgar (Kashgar welcome dinner)
D5 Kashgar → Pamir Plateau (Baisha Mountain, Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Muztagh Ata)
D6 Kashgar → Kuqa (Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, Gaotai Ancient Dwellings)
D7 Kuqa → Bayanbulak (Tianshan Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayan Swan Lake)
D8 Bayanbulak → Nalati (middle section of Duku Highway, Nalati Grassland)

Tired of the fatigue of frequently changing hotels and dragging luggage during traditional travel? In 2026, a new model combining railway travel and deep vacation experience is quietly gaining popularity—the Panda Train ‘Chengdu’, as a ‘mobile land cruise’, takes you leisurely across the Tianshan Mountains. With one berth for 16 days, sightseeing during the day and sleeping at night, truly achieving ‘slow travel in Xinjiang, deep exploration’. D9 Nalati → Yining (Tianshan Flower Sea Scenic Area, Yining Liuxing Street)
D10 Yining → Beitun (Sayram Lake)
D11 Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, scenic tea break + aerial photography)
D12 Hemu → Kanas (Haden Viewing Platform, Kanas Scenic Area, Kanas boat tour)
D13 Kanas → Urumqi (Fish Viewing Platform, Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
D14 Urumqi (Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area)
D15 Urumqi → Lanzhou → Chengdu (Folk song gathering, chess masters, Werewolf game)

🌄 Route Highlights: Visit the essence of Northern and Southern Xinjiang in one trip D16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, itinerary ends successfully
> Note:The actual order of visits and stop times may be reasonably adjusted due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, and scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement. Specific arrangements are based on the ‘Group Departure Notice’.
💰 2026 Price and Departure Schedule Reference
First Departure:From June 4, 2026, to June 19, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Second Departure:From June 21, 2026, to July 6, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.

Take the 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 get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).
Third Departure:From July 8, 2026, to July 23, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fourth Departure:From July 25, 2026, to August 9, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.
Fifth Departure:From August 11, 2026, to August 26, 2026, Youranju 65,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 69,999 RMB/person.

This 16-day loop route carefully connects the most representative natural and cultural landscapes of Xinjiang. From the Flaming Mountains and Karez in Turpan to the historical streets of Kashgar Old City; from Muztagh Ata and Baisha Lake on the Pamir Plateau to the Nine Bends of Bayanbulak on the Duku Highway; then through Nalati Grassland, Sayram Lake, Hemu Village, to Kanas Lake and Tianchi Lake—covering almost all the magnificent scenery of Northern Xinjiang and cultural landmarks of Southern Xinjiang.Sixth Departure:From August 28, 2026, to September 12, 2026, Youranju 68,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 72,999 RMB/person.
Seventh Departure:From September 14, 2026, to September 29, 2026, Youranju 68,999 RMB/person, Shiyiju 72,999 RMB/person.
> The above prices are current reference prices. Actual costs may fluctuate due to season, number of registrations, and resource allocation. The final price is based on the signed travel contract.
📞 How to Register?
This product can be consulted and registered through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Consultation Phone:181-3962-2233
💬 Same as WeChat:181-3962-2233 (Please note ‘Chengdu Train Consultation’ when adding)

It is particularly worth mentioning that the itinerary is scheduled from June to September each year, coinciding with the excellent summer-autumn tourism season in Xinjiang. The climate is pleasant, and the Duku Highway is usually open (specific traffic conditions are subject to the announcement of the local transportation department on that day), providing smooth travel conditions for tourists. The whole journey adopts a ‘day tour, night travel’ mode, with deep exploration at stops during the day and smooth train operation at night, allowing passengers to rest in exclusive compartments, greatly reducing travel fatigue.Customer service will provide detailed information on room type differences (Youranju approx. 8㎡ double compartment, Shiyiju approx. 10㎡ upgraded viewing window), itinerary details, remaining spots, and signing process. For solo registrants, the travel agency will try to arrange room sharing; special cases can be discussed separately.
🧳 Cost Inclusions
Costs typically include:
✅ Fixed berth for the entire train journey (one berth throughout, no need to change)
✅ 15 nights of accommodation in the itinerary (including train compartments, high-star hotels, and characteristic guesthouses)
✅ Full meals (standard meals approx. 50–100 RMB/person, including customized menus with local flavors)
✅ First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for listed attractions
✅ Full tour guide and train attendant service

The interior of the carriage is built to high-star standards, equipped with bathrooms, constant temperature systems, 24-hour hot water, and smart service facilities. It also incorporates Sichuan and Chongqing cultural elements, such as Sichuan opera face-changing, mahjong experience, and folk song interactions, making the journey both scenic and warm.✅ Cultural interaction activities organized during the trip
> Specific service content, meal standards, hotel names, etc., are based on the actual signed contract and ‘Group Departure Notice’. Personal expenses, voluntary self-funded items, etc., not specified in the itinerary need to be confirmed separately based on actual conditions.
⚠ ️ Warm Tips
This product is a packaged cultural tourism train; train tickets are not sold separately, and group registration is required.
Xinjiang is vast, and some sections have high altitudes. Please choose carefully based on your health condition.
Scenic area opening status and road traffic conditions are greatly affected by season and weather. The travel agency reserves the right to optimize the itinerary based on actual conditions, striving for the best experience.
All itinerary arrangements and cancellation policies strictly follow the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and related regulations to protect the legitimate rights and interests of tourists.
🌿 This journey is not just about seeing the scenery, but also a lifestyle experience of slow pace and relaxation. If you want to spend 16 days without moving luggage or changing hotels, crossing the Western Regions in a mobile ‘home’, the Panda Train ‘Chengdu’ might be the choice you’ve been waiting for.
For details, please call or contact via WeChat:181-3962-2233, Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency will provide professional and transparent consultation services.
For more details on Xinjiang tourist trains, contact Customer Service Manager Zhang Jing at phone: 181 3962 2233 (Add as friend to get free: detailed itinerary and train introduction).