Panda Special Train Shifang Official Registration Channel, Safe and Convenient
For more details about Xinjiang train tours, contact Zhang Jing, customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 181-3962-2233 (same as WeChat)
🚂 Want to experience the ‘train follows people, travel by day and sleep by night’ panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang? The Panda Special Train ‘Shifang’ is a noteworthy travel option. This article will guide you on how to start this journey smoothly and securely from the perspective of ‘registration channels and travel’.
🐼 Shifang:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train built by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. Its body integrates Sanxingdui bronze colors and panda elements, making it highly recognizable. The train adopts a ‘travel by day, sleep by night’ mode, allowing you to sleep comfortably in your cabin and explore Xinjiang’s top attractions energetically during the day, effectively reducing the fatigue of long journeys.
The train has 17 carriages, integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment, like a moving luxury hotel with complete facilities.
🛌 Accommodation Carriages
Premium Purple Gold (High-end Soft Sleeper):Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 compartments, accommodating 22 people. Carriage features shower rooms and washbasins, with compartments equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Premium Platinum (High-end Hard Sleeper):Located in carriages 2–6 and 12–16, each with 10 four-person compartments, accommodating 40 people. Carriage features 2 shower rooms, with compartments equipped with tea tables, storage bins, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Premium Platinum (Standard Four-person Room):Equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding/pillows, bed charging ports/reading lights, compartment TVs with free audio and video, and public restrooms/washrooms/shower rooms in the carriage.
🍽 ️ Dining Car and Entertainment
Panda Dining Car (Carriage 8):Offers 2-person and 4-person dining areas.
Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage (Carriage 9):Features a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, etc., offering tea, karaoke, board games, and other entertainment.
🛠 ️ Supporting Facilities
🚂 Want to experience the ‘train follows people, travel by day and sleep by night’ panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang? The Panda Special Train ‘Shifang’ is a noteworthy travel option. This article will guide you on how to start this journey smoothly and securely from the perspective of ‘registration channels and travel’.The train also has smoking areas, medical rooms, tea rooms, etc., with thoughtful details.
🗺 ️ 16-Day Simplified Itinerary for Northern and Southern Xinjiang
This route is the ‘Panda Special Train Shifang 16-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang’, with the itinerary overview as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, 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 Ancient 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
🐼 Shifang: A Moving Luxury HotelDay 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 journey
Days 15–16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
> Warm Tips:The above is an itinerary overview. Actual arrangements may be reasonably adjusted due to weather, road conditions, etc. Please refer to the ‘Travel Contract’ and departure notice for details.
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates
Price:
Panda Special Train Shifang 16-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour Dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Premium Platinum:Standard four-person room upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Premium Platinum:Standard four-person room upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold:High-end four-person room upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a high-end themed tourist train built by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. Its body integrates Sanxingdui bronze colors and panda elements, making it highly recognizable. The train adopts a ‘travel by day, sleep by night’ mode, allowing you to sleep comfortably in your cabin and explore Xinjiang’s top attractions energetically during the day, effectively reducing the fatigue of long journeys.June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, 2026
Our agency offers various travel options, including train tours, carpool tours, group tours, and custom car rentals. For detailed inquiries, call: 181-3962-2233 (copy to add as friend for detailed Xinjiang travel itineraries and prices)
> Warm Tips: The above are reference prices for the 2026 tour dates, typically including special train seats, partial ground transportation, hotel accommodation, partial meals, first admission tickets to attractions, and guide services. Prices may fluctuate due to berth type, departure date, etc. Final prices, availability, and children’s policies are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
📞 Registration Channel:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Shifang Panda Special Train seats are sold through the railway’s professional and regular travel agency channels. You can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for consultation and registration via the following methods:
Consultation/Registration Phone:181-3962-2233
WeChat ID:181-3962-2233
📝 Registration Process
1. Consultation: Contact customer service to confirm travel dates, number of people, and room type, and check real-time prices and availability.
2. Contract: Submit personal information, pay a deposit, and sign a national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract.
3. Payment: Pay the balance according to the contract terms and receive the departure notice.
> ⚠️ Important Reminder
> Do not purchase tickets through scalpers or unknown intermediaries to avoid losses. All itinerary details are subject to the formal contract signed with the travel agency.
🛡 ️ Fee Description and Service Guarantee
The train has 17 carriages, integrating accommodation, dining, and entertainment, like a moving luxury hotel with complete facilities.✅ Fees Typically Include
Transportation:Shifang special train corresponding berth and ground transportation within the itinerary (usually tourist buses, common models 7–55 seats, subject to actual arrangements).
Accommodation:Standard rooms at hotels or inns listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals indicated in the itinerary.
Tickets:First admission tickets and shuttle buses for scenic spots listed in the itinerary.
Services:Guide, panda butler, and accompanying medical staff services.
Insurance:Travel agency liability insurance and travel personal accident insurance.
🚫 Fees Typically Do Not Include
Personal expenses (e.g., alcohol, beverages, consumption, etc.).
Meals and items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (e.g., weather, policies, etc.).
> Warm Tips:Specific included and excluded items, service details, and cancellation/modification rules are subject to the ‘Travel Contract’ you sign.
🛌 Elderly-Friendly Design and Guarantees
🛌 Accommodation CarriagesElderly-Friendly Design:Carriages are equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, and shower rooms with seats and handrails, fully catering to the needs of elderly travelers.
Onboard Medical Care:Some departures include accompanying medical staff and basic medical equipment to ensure your health.
Panda Butler:Each carriage is equipped with a ‘Panda Butler’ providing 24-hour attentive service to assist with various needs during the trip.
🚌 Ground Transportation:Comfortable and worry-free group travel
During the ground itinerary in northern and southern Xinjiang, air-conditioned tourist buses are typically arranged based on group size, covering models from 7–55 seats, commonly 20–35 seat midibuses or 30–55 seat coaches, subject to actual arrangements. All vehicles are required to have proper qualifications, undergo regular checks, and be driven by experienced drivers to ensure a smooth journey.
7–19 Seat Models:Suitable for small groups or families, flexible and convenient.
20–35 Seat Midibuses:Suitable for medium-sized groups, comfortable space.
35–55 Seat Coaches:Suitable for large groups, cost-effective.
> Warm Tips:Ground transportation models and prices may vary due to group size, itinerary sections, etc. Please refer to the travel agency’s real-time quotes and contract for details.
💡 Practical Registration Tips
1. Book Early: June–September is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism, with limited seats. It is recommended to inquire and book several months in advance.
2. Use Regular Channels: Be sure to register through regular travel agencies like Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, sign a contract, and obtain an invoice to protect your rights.
3. Pay Attention to Contract Details: Carefully read the itinerary, fees, cancellation/modification rules, etc., and confirm no issues before signing and paying.
4. Prepare Before Travel: Prepare clothing, sunscreen, and personal medications based on the season. If you have underlying health conditions, consult a doctor before traveling and bring regular medications.
For more details about Xinjiang train tours, contact customer service Zhang Jing ☎️: 181 3962 2233 (add as friend for free: detailed itinerary and train introduction)
