Shifang Panda Special Train Xinjiang Tour Official Portal

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🐼 If you’re wondering what it’s like to “take a train to Xinjiang,” the “Shifang · Panda Special Train” is an option worth considering. It’s not a traditional scheduled train, but a tourist special train that brings “hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues” onto the tracks, focusing on a slow-paced travel style of “traveling by night and sightseeing by day, with the train moving as you go.”
🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?
🚄 Train Overview:Operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., the entire train consists of 17 cars with a capacity of about 466 seats. Car types include high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, dining cars, and multi-functional entertainment cars, providing a one-stop service for “eating, living, traveling, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.”
🏆 Brand Positioning:It is a comfortable silver-haired tourist train under the “Panda Special Train” brand, and has won the International Union of Railways’ “Special Jury Award for Long-Distance Travel-Friendly Trains and Onboard Services.”
🎯 Core Audience:The route has a gentle pace with many age-friendly facilities and services, so elderly tourists make up a large proportion. On popular routes like Xinjiang, tickets are often hard to come by.
🗺 ️ Detailed Itinerary for the 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
This route adopts a model of “one route with multiple tours, traveling by night and sightseeing by day, one ticket for the whole journey,” turning long-distance road travel into a comfortable overnight journey, allowing tourists to explore during the day and rest on the train at night.
📅 2026 Schedule Reference:Planned to operate 6 schedules, typically around 16 days.
June 8
June 25
July 12
July 29
August 15
September 18
*Note:Specific departure dates and stops are subject to final confirmation by the railway authorities and travel agencies.*
📍 Main Stops:Supports boarding at multiple locations such as Chengdu, Lanzhou, Xining, and Kashgar, convenient for tourists from different regions.

🐼 If you’re wondering what it’s like to “take a train to Xinjiang,” the “Shifang · Panda Special Train” is an option worth considering. It’s not a traditional scheduled train, but a tourist special train that brings “hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues” onto the tracks, focusing on a slow-paced travel style of “traveling by night and sightseeing by day, with the train moving as you go.”Outbound Reference:Chengdu (approx. 16:00) → Lanzhou (next day 05:00) → Xining (next day 09:00)
Return Reference:Lanzhou (Day 15 approx. 19:00) → Chengdu (Day 16 approx. 10:00)
✨ Trip Highlights Overview:
Northern Xinjiang Scenery:Visit the “Heavenly Pond” Tianchi Lake on Tianshan Mountain, Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, and Colorful Beach, enjoying the tranquility of primeval forests and lakes.
Yili River Valley:Explore Sayram Lake, known as the “Last Tear of the Atlantic,” stroll through the Nalati Grassland, and feel the vastness of the river valley grassland.
Southern Xinjiang Culture:Delve into the ancient city of Kashgar, experience the rich Silk Road culture; head to the Pamir Plateau to admire the magnificent views of Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake.
Eastern Xinjiang Wonders:Experience the unique landforms and oasis culture of Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, and Grape Valley in Turpan.
🗓 ️ 16-Day Simplified Itinerary
D1:Gather and Depart
Meet at the station and board the special train to Urumqi, starting the journey.
D2:Arrive in Urumqi
Check into the hotel upon arrival, free time, and adjust.
D3:Tianchi Lake Day Tour
Visit the Tianchi Lake Scenic Area on Tianshan Mountain, enjoy the reflection of snow-capped mountains, and return to the special train in the evening.
D4-D5:Northern Xinjiang Secrets
Head to Burqin, explore the Kanas Scenic Area (Three Bays, Fish Viewing Platform, etc.), and stay overnight in Jadengyu or Burqin.

🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?D6:Grassland Stone City & Transfer
Visit the Grassland Stone City, and take the special train from Beitun to Yining in the afternoon.
D7:Sayram Lake & Horgos
Circumnavigate Sayram Lake, overlook the Guozigou Bridge, and pass by the Horgos Port.
D8:Nalati Grassland
Enjoy the interwoven scenery of river valleys, forests, and grasslands at Nalati Grassland, and experience activities like horseback riding.
D9:Duku Highway & Bayanbulak
Traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, enjoy the “four seasons in one day” landscape, and arrive at Bayanbulak Grassland.
D10:Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon & Head to Kashgar
Visit the Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon, and take the special train to Kashgar in the afternoon.
D11:Pamir Plateau
Head to the Pamir Plateau, admire Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, and overlook Muztagh Ata Peak.
D12:Taxkorgan In-Depth Tour
Explore the Stone City and Golden Grassland, experience home visits with local ethnic groups, and feel the plateau atmosphere.
D13:Kashgar Old City
Visit the Kashgar Old City, Id Kah Mosque, and Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, experiencing the rich culture of southern Xinjiang.

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)

🚄 Train Overview: Operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd., the entire train consists of 17 cars with a capacity of about 466 seats. Car types include high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, dining cars, and multi-functional entertainment cars, providing a one-stop service for “eating, living, traveling, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.”D14:Lop Nur Village & Head to Turpan
Visit Lop Nur Village, learn about the coexistence of desert and oasis, then head to Turpan.
D15:Turpan Classic Tour
Visit Flaming Mountain, Karez Well, and Grape Valley, taste local fruits, and take the special train back in the evening.
D16:Arrival and Disband
The special train arrives in Lanzhou/Chengdu, ending the 16-day journey.
💰 2026 Latest Price Reference
The following are reference prices for some room types of the “Southern and Northern Xinjiang Star Experience 16-Day Tour” in 2026. Actual prices may vary due to factors like berth type, season, and promotions.
| Product Series | Room Type | Berth | Reference Price (RMB/person) |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Platinum | Standard Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | 8480 |
| | | Lower Berth | 9280 |
| Deluxe Platinum | Standard Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | 15780 |
| | | Lower Berth | 16780 |
| Exclusive Purple Gold | High-End Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | 27880 |
| | | Lower Berth | 28880 |

🏆 Brand Positioning: It is a comfortable silver-haired tourist train under the “Panda Special Train” brand, and has won the International Union of Railways’ “Special Jury Award for Long-Distance Travel-Friendly Trains and Onboard Services.”💡 Warm Tips:
The above are reference ranges; the final price is subject to the contract or confirmation on the day.
Discounts may be available for children, seniors, group bookings, etc., and need to be confirmed with the travel agency.
The price does not include personal expenses or items not specified in the itinerary.
📞 How to Book?
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a railway tourist special train product, not sold directly through 12306. Bookings must be made through a travel agency.
Booking Method:
Booking Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Phone:180-9596-9599
WeChat:180-9596-9599
General Process:
1. Consultation: Contact Manager Wang Fei to confirm the schedule, room type, and price.
2. Contract: Submit personal information, pay a deposit, and sign the travel contract.
3. Travel: Receive the tour confirmation before departure and gather on time.
💡 Warm Tips:It is recommended to inquire early, as spots are limited during the peak season from June to September.

🎯 Core Audience: The route has a gentle pace with many age-friendly facilities and services, so elderly tourists make up a large proportion. On popular routes like Xinjiang, tickets are often hard to come by.📋 Cost and Service Description
✅ Included Items:
Transportation:Special train seats throughout the journey and scenic area shuttle buses.
Accommodation:Special train accommodation and hotels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals on the special train and some local specialty meals.
Tickets:First entrance tickets and scenic area shuttle buses for attractions listed in the itinerary.
Services:Tour guide, panda butler, onboard medical staff, and basic insurance.
⚠ ️ Excluded Items:
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks, consumption).
Meals and items not explicitly included in the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
🛡 ️ Services and Policies:
Age-Friendly Design:Carriages equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call buttons, widened bed ladders, etc.
Medical Support:Onboard medical staff providing basic medical services.
Itinerary Changes:In case of force majeure such as weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate changes to the itinerary.
📌 Important Note:
All services and cost descriptions are subject to the travel contract signed between you and Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Silver Age Xinjiang Tour, Chao Age Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)