Shifang Panda Special Train Xinjiang Tour Registration Process

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🐼 If you’re thinking about a ‘lie down and travel Xinjiang’ way to connect Tianshan, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar Old City, then the ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train’ is definitely worth a closer look. This article takes a more everyday perspective, discussing who it’s suitable for, how to play, price range, and how to sign up, helping you decide if this train is your cup of tea.
🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?
📌 Core Positioning
The ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train’ is a comfortable tourist special train operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., officially launched in 2024. It’s not an ordinary passenger train but packages ‘food, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment’ into a complete product, focusing on a slow-paced, in-depth travel mode of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day, all-in-one ticket’.
📌 Train Configuration
Formation and Seats:The entire train has 17 carriages, with a capacity of about 466 people, including high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, dining cars, and multi-functional entertainment cars.
Special Facilities:All carriages are private compartments with bathrooms, showers, TVs, charging sockets, and reading lights. The train also has public entertainment areas like KTV, tea bars, and chess rooms, and has been modified for elderly friendliness with anti-slip handrails and widened ladders.
📌 Service and
Professional Team:Each train is equipped with a ‘Panda Butler’, tour guide, and onboard medical staff (usually one doctor and one nurse), providing health lectures, cultural activities, and other services.
Elderly Friendly:The special train is inherently designed to serve the silver-haired group, with a relaxed itinerary pace and comprehensive onboard medical facilities, making it friendly for those with underlying health conditions.
🗺 ️ Detailed 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Panoramic Tour Route
This ’16-Day Star Experience of Southern and Northern Xinjiang’ route is currently the main product of the Shifang Xinjiang line, using a ‘train follows people’ mode to save you from long-distance travel fatigue.
✨ Tour Highlights
Southern and Northern Xinjiang Loop:See snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, Gobi deserts, and ancient cities all in one trip.

🐼 If you’re thinking about a ‘lie down and travel Xinjiang’ way to connect Tianshan, Kanas, Sayram Lake, and Kashgar Old City, then the ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train’ is definitely worth a closer look. This article takes a more everyday perspective, discussing who it’s suitable for, how to play, price range, and how to sign up, helping you decide if this train is your cup of tea.Full Coverage of Core Attractions:
Northern Xinjiang:Tianshan Tianchi, Kanas, Hemu, Colorful Beach, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway (depending on weather and road conditions).
Southern Xinjiang:Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Id Kah Mosque, Karakul Lake, Baisha Lake, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon.
Eastern Xinjiang:Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Grape Valley).
Seamless ‘Train + Accommodation’:Visit scenic spots during the day and return to the special train at night, saving the hassle of changing hotels.
📅 2026 Schedule Reference
In 2026, 6 departures are planned, concentrated in the peak Xinjiang tourism season from June to September.
First Departure:June 8, 2026
Second Departure:June 25, 2026
Third Departure:July 12, 2026
Fourth Departure:July 29, 2026
Fifth Departure:August 15, 2026
Sixth Departure:September 1, 2026
> Friendly Reminder:Specific departure times are subject to final approval by the railway authorities, and boarding/alighting times at different stations (Chengdu, Lanzhou, Xining, Kashgar) may vary slightly.
📍 Boarding and Alighting Locations

🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?Boarding Cities:Chengdu, Lanzhou, Xining, Kashgar.
How to Get There:You can choose the most convenient city to board based on your location, without needing to depart from Chengdu.
🗓 ️ 16-Day Itinerary Overview
The following is the itinerary framework; specific arrangements may be reasonably adjusted by the travel agency in consultation with tourists due to weather, road conditions, etc.
D1:Gather and Depart
Gather in a city (e.g., Chengdu), board the special train to the next stop (e.g., Lanzhou), and start the journey.
D2:Scenic Sightseeing Along the Way
The train travels through the northwest landscape; enjoy the view from the carriage, participate in cultural activities, or listen to the ‘Panda Butler’s’ explanations.
D3-D5:Northern Xinjiang Scenery
Arrive in Xinjiang, visit the ‘Heavenly Lake’ Tianshan Tianchi, then head to Burqin, and delve into the Kanas scenic area (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay) and Hemu Village, enjoying the ‘back garden’ beauty.
D6-D7:Yili River Valley
Cross the Gobi, arrive at the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’ Yining, visit the ‘Last Tear of the Atlantic’ Sayram Lake, and experience the border charm of Horgos Port.
D8-D9:Nalati Grassland & Duku Highway
Visit the ‘Sky Meadow’ Nalati, then depending on weather, experience the magnificent scenery of the southern section of the Duku Highway, and head to Kuqa.
D10-D12:Southern Xinjiang Charm

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tour Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)

📌 Core PositioningDelve into Southern Xinjiang, visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, and arrive in Kashgar. Then head to the Pamir Plateau, enjoy the stunning scenery of Karakul Lake and Baisha Lake, and visit local ethnic families to experience highland pastoral life.
D13-D14:Kashgar Old City & Eastern Xinjiang Fire Land
Stroll through Kashgar Old City, feel the charm of the ancient Silk Road city. Then return to Urumqi, and head to Turpan to experience the ‘Fire Land’ charm of Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, and Grape Valley, along with sweet fruits.
D15-D16:Return Home
Take the special train back, enjoy the northwest scenery along the way, and alight in Lanzhou or Chengdu, ending the unforgettable Xinjiang trip.
💰 2026 Latest Price Reference
The following are reference prices for the three main product tiers of the 2026 ’16-Day Star Experience of Southern and Northern Xinjiang’ tour. Actual prices may vary due to departure, berth type, policies, etc.
| Product Series | Room Type | Berth | Reference Price/Person |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Platinum | Standard Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | 8480 RMB |
| | | Lower Berth | 9280 RMB |
| Deluxe Platinum | Standard Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | 15780 RMB |
| | | Lower Berth | 16780 RMB |
| Exclusive Purple Gold | High-End Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | 27880 RMB |

The ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train’ is a comfortable tourist special train operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., officially launched in 2024. It’s not an ordinary passenger train but packages ‘food, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment’ into a complete product, focusing on a slow-paced, in-depth travel mode of ‘traveling by night, sightseeing by day, all-in-one ticket’.| | | Lower Berth | 28880 RMB |
💡 Price Supplementary Notes
Children’s Price:Children under 12 years old are approximately 8980 RMB/person, usually excluding berths, some scenic spot tickets, hotel breakfasts, etc. Specific standards are subject to the product description.
：If traveling alone and needing to occupy a hotel room separately, a supplement may be required; the specific amount is subject to the contract.
Price Fluctuation:The above are reference prices; the final price is subject to the travel contract signed with the travel agency.
📝 Inclusions and Service Description
Taking mainstream products like ‘Premium Platinum’ as an example, the fee usually includes:
Transportation:Shifang Panda Special Train corresponding berths and tourist bus fees between scenic spots and cities.
Accommodation:15 nights on the special train and hotel stays in cities listed in the itinerary (usually local 4-diamond or 5-diamond standard).
Meals:Most meals on the special train and some local specialty meals on land (e.g., big plate chicken, roast whole lamb, etc.).
Tickets and Services:First admission tickets and shuttle bus fees for scenic spots listed in the itinerary, as well as guide explanations, travel accident insurance, etc.
⚠ ️ Friendly Reminder
Optional Activities:The itinerary may recommend some optional activities (e.g., specific performances, in-depth experiences, etc.); participation is voluntary and paid separately.
Final Confirmation:All inclusions and exclusions are subject to the travel contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 How to Sign Up?

📌 Train ConfigurationThe Shifang Panda Special Train is a packaged travel product, not sold through 12306; you need to sign up through a travel agency.
Registration Process
1. Consultation: Contact the travel agency to learn about departure dates, availability, room types, and fee details.
2. Confirmation: After confirming your intention, submit traveler information and pay a deposit to lock in your spot.
3. Contract Signing: Sign a unified electronic contract with the travel agency on the national tourism supervision platform.
4. Balance Payment: Pay the balance according to the contract timeline and receive the departure notice.
Registration Consultation
Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone/WeChat:180-9596-9599
> It is recommended to inquire early, especially during the peak season from June to September, as popular departures and room types may sell out quickly.
🌸 About ‘When Does the Plum Blossom Bloom from Which Month to Which Month’
The ‘plum blossom’ you mentioned likely refers to the famous Sayram Lake in Xinjiang, locally known for its ‘Sayram Lake Blue Ice and Plum Blossom’ landscape.
Best Viewing Period:The ice and snow landscape of Sayram Lake (including ice bubbles, blue ice, etc.) is mainly concentrated from December to around March each year.
Special Train Schedule:The Shifang 2026 Xinjiang line departures (June-September) are mainly in summer and early autumn, so you cannot view the ice and snow landscape of Sayram Lake.
If you are coming to see ‘plum blossoms/blue ice’, you need to choose a dedicated winter ice and snow route, which is a different product line from the Shifang summer Xinjiang panoramic tour. For specific winter schedules, it is recommended to directly consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
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