Panda Special Train Shifang Number Booking Process Detailed Explanation and Official Website Registration
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 book the ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’ 16-day tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide to the booking process and fare details will help you sort it out and secure your seat easily. 🐼🚂
🐼 Shifang:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. The train body features Sanxingdui bronze colors, ancient Shu patterns, and panda elements, resembling a ‘mobile cultural exhibition hall.’
🚂 Operating Model:It adopts a packaged product model of ‘ticket + travel itinerary,’ not sold separately or available for purchase through 12306. It integrates ‘food, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing,’ eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes, making it especially suitable for travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
🛌 Train Composition:The entire train consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of over 400 people, like a moving luxury hotel.
Sleeper Carriages:Includes high-end soft sleepers (Zunxiang Zijing) and high-end hard sleepers (Zhenxiang Bojin).
Functional Carriages:One dining car, one multi-functional entertainment car, one crew car, and one generator car each.
🎲 Onboard Entertainment:The train features a tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and even a national treasure—mahjong tables! It combines event parties, board games, tea tasting, and leisure activities, allowing you to enjoy rich entertainment while admiring the scenery outside the window.
🛌 Three Room Types:Youxiang, Zhenxiang, Zunxiang
Shifang offers three different grades of compartments to meet the needs of various travelers.
Youxiang Bojin:Standard Quadruple Room
Want to book the ‘Panda Special Train·Shifang’ 16-day tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry, this guide to the booking process and fare details will help you sort it out and secure your seat easily. 🐼🚂Features:A cost-effective choice, suitable for friends or families traveling together.
Configuration:Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, bedside charging ports, and reading lights. The compartment has a TV, and the public area includes restrooms, washrooms, and showers.
Zhenxiang Bojin:Standard Quadruple Room
Features:Better privacy and comfort, suitable for travelers who value comfort during the journey.
Configuration:Located in carriages 2–6 and 12–16, each carriage has 10 compartments. The compartment includes a tea table, storage compartment, TV, etc. Each end of the carriage has 2 showers for convenience.
Zunxiang Zijing:High-End Quadruple Room
Features:Spacious and luxurious, offering a ‘hotel-like’ premium experience.
Configuration:Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 compartments. The compartment includes a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, etc. Both ends of the carriage have showers and washbasins, with a more refined overall atmosphere.
🗺 ️ Brief Itinerary Overview
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
🐼 Shifang: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 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’s Tomb
Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
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
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. The train body features Sanxingdui bronze colors, ancient Shu patterns, and panda elements, resembling a ‘mobile cultural exhibition hall.’Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
Our agency offers various travel options, including special train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and customized car services. For details, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add friends for detailed consultation on Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
> Warm Tips:The above is an itinerary overview. Specific attraction stop times and visit order may be affected by weather, road conditions, etc., and can be adjusted on-site as per actual arrangements. The final itinerary shall prevail.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
Prices and Tour Dates
The Shifang ‘Panda Special Train’ consists of 17 carriages, including 3 high-end soft sleepers (Zunxiang Zijing) and 10 high-end hard sleepers (Zhenxiang Bojin)
1 dining car, 1 multi-functional entertainment car, 1 crew car, 1 generator car
Zunxiang Zijing:Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 berths. Each end of the carriage has a shower, washbasin, and is equipped with a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging socket.
Zhenxiang Bojin:Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 quadruple compartments, totaling 40 berths. Each end of the carriage has 2 showers, and is equipped with a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging socket to meet passenger needs.
Youxiang Bojin:Standard quadruple room, soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding/pillows, bedside charging ports/reading lights, compartment TV and free audio/video, public restrooms/washrooms/showers in the carriage
Multi-functional Entertainment Car:Located in carriage 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, game room, multi-functional area, etc., to meet passenger leisure and entertainment needs
The train has a tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and even our national treasure—mahjong tables! A multi-functional entertainment carriage combining event parties, board games, tea tasting, and leisure, allowing you to sip tea while enjoying the scenery outside the window
Panda Dining Car:Located in carriage 8, with 2-seat and 4-seat tables for passenger dining
🚂 Operating Model: Adopts a packaged product model of ‘ticket + travel itinerary,’ not sold separately or available for purchase through 12306. It integrates ‘food, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing,’ eliminating the hassle of frequent hotel changes, making it especially suitable for travelers who prefer a slow-paced, in-depth tour.The train also thoughtfully provides smoking areas, medical rooms, tea rooms, and other facilities for passengers, ensuring all guests have a comfortable journey
Prices:
Panda Special Train Shifang Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-day tour dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Youxiang Bojin:Standard quadruple room upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Zhenxiang Bojin:Standard quadruple room upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Zunxiang Zijing:High-end quadruple room upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
> ⚠️ Important Note:The above are reference prices for 2026. Actual costs may vary due to factors such as berth type, group size, and policy changes. The final price, inclusions, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the travel contract signed with the agency.
📝 Four-Step Booking Process
You can register and consult through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. 📞 Consultation phone/WeChat:181-3962-2233
1. Consultation and Confirmation
🛌 Train Composition: The entire train consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of over 400 people, like a moving luxury hotel.Call or add WeChat, provide the number of travelers, preferred tour date, and room type. Customer service will check availability and provide real-time quotes.
2. Submit Information
After confirming the itinerary and price, provide the real names and valid ID numbers of each traveler as required for booking and contract signing.
3. Payment and Contract Signing
Pay the deposit as instructed by customer service and sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform to clarify rights and responsibilities.
4. Wait for Departure
Before departure, you will receive a ‘Travel Guide’ or ‘Departure Notice’ with meeting time, location, and other information.
💡 Booking Precautions
Use Authorized Channels:Ensure you book through a travel agency, beware of individual resellers and unofficial platforms to protect your funds.
Book Early:Seats for Southern and Northern Xinjiang routes are tight during peak seasons, so it’s advisable to inquire months in advance, especially during holidays and summer.
Prepare Documents:Be sure to bring your original valid ID documents when traveling.
Be Rational About Promotions:For promises like ‘dedicated group’ or ‘no shopping stops,’ rely on the contract terms. If weather or road conditions change during the trip, both parties can negotiate reasonable adjustments.
Friends who want to ride the Shifang Panda Special Train are welcome to contact the special train manager: 181-3962-2233 (same WeChat number). Copy to add friends for free consultation and detailed route information. The prices and itinerary information provided are for reference only. Actual costs and itinerary details are subject to the contract signed by both parties. For details, consult customer service.
For more details about Xinjiang tourism special trains, consult customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add friends to receive free: detailed itinerary routes and train introductions)
