2026 Chengdu Panda Special Train Shifang Route Price List and Departure Dates

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 the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, without dragging your luggage and changing hotels every day?
Then the 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour on the ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’ might be the tailor-made itinerary for you.
This article focuses on ‘ticket price composition’ and ‘registration strategies’ to help you clarify your thoughts and make an easy decision.
🐼 Shifang:A mobile luxury hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train, jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, is a tourist train themed around pandas and ancient Shu culture. The train body features the blue-green color of Sanxingdui bronze figures, paired with panda elements and Shifang local cultural symbols, making it highly recognizable.
It does not sell tickets separately, but as a package of ‘ticket + travel itinerary’. It cannot be purchased on 12306 and must be booked through a regular travel agency.
The train consists of 17 cars, with facilities comparable to a mobile five-star hotel:
🛌 Sleeper Cars:
Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper):Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 compartments, accommodating 22 people. The car has shower rooms, and compartments include sofas, round tables, wardrobes, and TVs.
Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper):Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, each with 10 four-person compartments, accommodating 40 people. The car has 2 shower rooms, and compartments include tea tables and TVs.
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Four-person Room):Soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, charging ports and reading lights at beds, and a TV in the compartment.
🍽 ️ Dining Car:Located in car 8, offering two-person and four-person seats.
🎲 Multi-functional Entertainment Car:Located in car 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV, entertainment room, and a cigar bar and mahjong tables.
🛠 ️ Supporting Facilities:The train also has smoking areas, medical rooms, and tea rooms.

Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, without dragging your luggage and changing hotels every day?🗺 ️ 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A panoramic tour at a glance
This route covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, using a ‘travel by day, rest by night’ model, allowing you to see sights during the day and rest on the train at night, saving travel time.
Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train sightseeing and leisure
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluk, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluk Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluk-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

Then the 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour on the ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’ might be the tailor-made itinerary for you.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
Quick Highlights of the Itinerary
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Pamir Plateau (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, Panlong Ancient Road), home visits with local ethnic groups.
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Bayinbuluk, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach.
Cultural Experience:Stroll through Kashgar Old City, ethnic song and dance, local cuisine (big plate chicken, meals, etc.).
> 💡 Warm Tips:The above is an overview of the itinerary. Specific stop times at attractions and the order of visits may be affected by weather, road conditions, etc., and can be adjusted on-site as per arrangements. The actual itinerary shall prevail.
💰 2026 Ticket Prices and Tour Dates
Reference ticket prices and tour dates for the Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour are as follows:
Prices and Tour Dates
The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ consists of 17 cars, including 3 high-end soft sleeper cars (Zunxiang Zijing), 10 high-end hard sleeper cars (Zhenxiang Bojin),
1 dining car, 1 multi-functional entertainment car, 1 crew car, and 1 generator car.
Zunxiang Zijing:Located in cars 7, 10, and 11, each car has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 people. Each end of the car has a shower room and washbasin, with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets inside the compartments.

This article focuses on ‘ticket price composition’ and ‘registration strategies’ to help you clarify your thoughts and make an easy decision.Zhenxiang Bojin:Located in cars 2-6 and 12-16, each car has 10 four-person compartments, accommodating 40 people. Each end of the car has 2 shower rooms, with tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets inside the compartments to meet passenger needs.

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Youxiang Bojin:Standard four-person room, soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding/pillows, charging ports/reading lights at beds, compartment TV with free audio/video, public restrooms/washrooms/shower rooms in the car.
Multi-functional Entertainment Car:Located in car 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment room, multi-functional area, etc., to meet passenger leisure and entertainment needs.
Price:
Tour dates for the Panda Special Train Shifang 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Youxiang Bojin:Standard four-person room upper berth ¥8,480/person, lower berth ¥9,280/person
Zhenxiang Bojin:Standard four-person room upper berth ¥15,780/person, lower berth ¥16,780/person
Zunxiang Zijing:High-end four-person room upper berth ¥27,880/person, lower berth ¥28,880/person
> 💡 Price Interpretation and Selection: The above are reference package prices for 2026, including special train seats, accommodation, most meals, guide services, etc. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as berth type, group size, and policy changes. Final confirmation: The final price, included items, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the travel contract signed with the agency.
How to Choose Among the Three Room Types?
1. Youxiang Bojin (Standard Four-person Room)
Price:Upper berth ¥8,480 / Lower berth ¥9,280
Features:High cost-effectiveness, moderate privacy, suitable for traveling with companions.
2. Zhenxiang Bojin (Standard Four-person Room)

🐼 Shifang: A mobile luxury hotelPrice:Upper berth ¥15,780 / Lower berth ¥16,780
Features:Wider berths, higher service standards, includes more meals, more complete experience.
3. Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Four-person Room)
Price:Upper berth ¥27,880 / Lower berth ¥28,880
Features:Larger space, strong privacy, includes meals and more value-added services, more luxurious experience.
> 📌 Additional Notes:Prices and policies for children, upgraded compartments, etc., need to be obtained directly from the travel agency for the latest information.
📞 Registration Method
You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Phone:181-3962-2233
Contact WeChat:181-3962-2233
Booking Process
1. Inquiry and Confirmation: Contact customer service, provide the number of travelers, preferred tour date and room type, and confirm availability and quotes.
2. Submit Information: Provide each traveler’s real information such as name and ID number for booking and contracting.
3. Payment and Contract: After paying a deposit, sign a unified electronic contract on the national tourism regulatory platform.

The Shifang Panda Special Train, jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, is a tourist train themed around pandas and ancient Shu culture. The train body features the blue-green color of Sanxingdui bronze figures, paired with panda elements and Shifang local cultural symbols, making it highly recognizable.4. Wait for Departure: Receive the ‘Travel Guide’ or ‘Departure Notice’ before departure, and gather on time.
📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Costs
Typically cover special train seats, accommodation during the itinerary, most meals, attraction tickets, and travel accident insurance.
Excluded Costs
Personal expenses, self-funded items not specified in the itinerary, and additional costs due to force majeure.
> 📌 Final Basis:Specific included items are subject to the contract.
Service Features
Panda Butler:Assigned to each car, providing 24-hour service.
Onboard Medical Staff:Equipped with professional medical personnel to ensure health.
Elderly-Friendly Design:Non-slip handrails, emergency call systems in cars, and seats and handrails in shower rooms.
⚠ ️ Booking Precautions
1. Use Authorized Channels: Book through a travel agency, beware of individual resellers and unofficial platforms to protect your funds.
2. Book Early: Seats for northern and southern Xinjiang routes are tight during peak season; it is recommended to inquire months in advance, especially during holidays and summer.
3. Prepare Documents: Be sure to bring your original valid ID when traveling.
4. View Promotions Rationally: For promises like ‘sincere group formation’ and ‘no shopping arranged’, the contract terms should prevail. If weather, road conditions, etc., change during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable adjustments.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend to receive free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)