Shifang Panda Special Train Xinjiang Tour Price List
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🐼 If you’re thinking about a ‘lie down and travel Xinjiang’ way to see all the classic attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, the ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train’ is definitely worth a closer look. This time, let’s skip the fluff and start with the small question ‘When do plum blossoms bloom?’ to lay out the routes, itineraries, prices, and registration methods clearly.
🌸 First, the key points:Plum Blossoms and the Best Travel Season
Many people are concerned about plum blossoms in Xinjiang. Let’s clarify here:
Few plum blossoms in Xinjiang:Unlike Jiangnan, Xinjiang doesn’t have large-scale plum blossom forests.
Short blooming period:Even if there are a few plum blossoms, they bloom in early spring (around March-April) and are heavily influenced by the year’s temperature, so the blooming time can vary annually.
Itinerary not centered on this:The Shifang Panda Special Train itinerary mainly focuses on Xinjiang’s snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities, and won’t arrange uncertain schedules just to chase a single plum blossom.
Therefore, a more practical approach is:
1. Base it on the special train schedule: First, confirm the special train time you can join.
2. Then check the blooming period: Near your travel date, check the approximate plum blossom blooming period through local cultural and tourism departments or scenic area channels to see if you can ‘happen to’ enjoy them.
Conclusion:To safely experience Xinjiang’s scenery, it’s recommended to focus on the special train itself. Plum blossoms are just a ‘little surprise’ on the journey, not a decisive factor.
🚂 Shifang Panda Special Train:A Moving ‘Star-Rated Hotel’
🐼 If you’re thinking about a ‘lie down and travel Xinjiang’ way to see all the classic attractions of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, the ‘Shifang · Panda Special Train’ is definitely worth a closer look. This time, let’s skip the fluff and start with the small question ‘When do plum blossoms bloom?’ to lay out the routes, itineraries, prices, and registration methods clearly.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, featuring panda elements and Sichuan cultural characteristics both inside and outside the train.
Positioning:High-end boutique tourist train, with 17 carriages in total and a capacity of about 466 people.
Experience:Known as a ‘moving star-rated hotel,’ you play during the day and ride at night, saving the hassle of frequently changing hotels.
Facilities:In addition to sleeper compartments, it also features a dining car, multi-functional entertainment car (KTV, tea bar, chess and card room, etc.), and provides ‘Panda Butler’ service throughout the journey.
🗺 ️ Detailed 16-Day Panoramic Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
This route covers the core areas of northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang, allowing you to experience the charm of snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all at once.
Itinerary Mode:Adopts a ‘train follows the people’ mode, where you play at scenic spots during the day and rest on the special train at night, without needing to pack luggage daily.
Core Areas:
Southern Xinjiang:Kashgar Old City, Pamir Plateau (Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake), Panlong Ancient Road.
Duku Highway:Cross the Tianshan Mountains, experience the landscape change of ‘four seasons in one day,’ and visit Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Bayinbuluke Grassland, Nalati Grassland, etc.
Northern Xinjiang:Kanas Lake, Hemu Village, Colorful Beach, experiencing the autumn colors of ‘the backyard garden.’
Eastern Xinjiang:Tianshan Tianchi, Turpan (Flaming Mountains, Karez Well, Grape Valley), experiencing the charm of the fiery land and oasis culture.
🌸 First, the key points: Plum Blossoms and the Best Travel Season🗓 ️ 16-Day Simplified Itinerary Overview
The following is an itinerary overview. Specific arrangements may change due to weather, road conditions, etc. Please refer to the departure notice.
D1-D3:Departure and First Glimpse of Kashgar
Board the train from Chengdu/Lanzhou, travel west along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway and Golmud-Korla Railway, enjoy the scenery of Qinghai Lake and Delingha, arrive at the ‘Silk Road hub’ Kashgar, and attend a welcome banquet.
D4-D5:Explore the Pamir Plateau
Visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake, overlook Muztagh Peak, experience the thrilling Panlong Ancient Road, explore Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, and feel the plateau atmosphere.
D6-D9:Cross the Duku Highway
Enter southern Xinjiang along the southern section of the Duku Highway, visit Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, enjoy the sunset at the ‘Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns’ of Bayinbuluke, then head to Nalati Grassland and Sayram Lake, enjoying the tranquility of ‘the Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.’
D10-D12:Enter the Fairytale Kanas
Head to Beitun, then take a bus to the ‘picturesque paradise’ Kanas, visit Kanas Lake and the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), explore the Tuva village of Hemu, and enjoy the painting-like scenery of morning mist and wooden houses.
D13-D14:Classic Eastern Xinjiang Tour
Return to Urumqi, visit the International Grand Bazaar, then head to Turpan, experience the heat of the Flaming Mountains, explore the coolness of the Karez Well, and taste fresh fruits in the Grape Valley.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking Ticket Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Many people are concerned about plum blossoms in Xinjiang. Let’s clarify here:D15-D16:Return with Full Memories
Take the special train back from Turpan, enjoy the Gobi scenery along the way, and finally arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, ending the unforgettable Xinjiang trip.
💰 2026 Latest Reference Prices
The following are the reference price ranges for the 2026 16-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. Actual prices may fluctuate due to schedule, berth, policies, etc. Please refer to the contract.
| Product Grade | Room Type | Berth | Reference Price/Person |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Platinum | Standard Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | About 8,480 RMB |
| | | Lower Berth | About 9,280 RMB |
| Deluxe Platinum | Standard Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | About 15,780 RMB |
| | | Lower Berth | About 16,780 RMB |
| Exclusive Purple Gold | High-End Quadruple Room | Upper Berth | About 27,880 RMB |
Few plum blossoms in Xinjiang: Unlike Jiangnan, Xinjiang doesn’t have large-scale plum blossom forests.| | | Lower Berth | About 28,880 RMB |
Children’s Price Reference:The price for children under 12 is approximately between 4,000-9,000 RMB/person. Specific standards (whether occupying a berth, including meals, including tickets, etc.) need to be confirmed with the travel agency.
📋 Cost Description and Service Standards
Costs usually include special train accommodation, ground transportation, some meals, scenic spot tickets, and guide services. Different product grades differ in the following aspects:
Accommodation:Different star ratings for ground hotels.
Meals:Different standards for train meals and number of specialty meals.
Tickets:Some products may not include tickets, which need to be paid separately.
Service:Group size, whether shopping stops are included, etc.
Warm Reminder:Please refer to the tourism contract signed with the travel agency for specific inclusions.
📞 How to Register?
The Shifang Panda Special Train is a railway-customized tourism product, and tickets are not sold separately on 12306. Registration must be done through a travel agency.
Registration Method:
Short blooming period: Even if there are a few plum blossoms, they bloom in early spring (around March-April) and are heavily influenced by the year’s temperature, so the blooming time can vary annually.Register with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, and contact Manager Wang Fei from its Panda Special Train Booking Center.
Contact Phone:180-9596-9599
WeChat Inquiry:180-9596-9599 (Please note ‘Panda Special Train Inquiry’ when adding)
Registration Process:
1. Inquire: Contact Manager Wang Fei to learn about schedules, availability, prices, and itinerary details.
2. Confirm: Submit traveler information, confirm seats, and pay a deposit.
3. Sign: Sign a unified electronic contract on the National Tourism Regulatory Platform.
4. Travel: Receive the departure notice before departure, gather on time, and board the train.
💡 Warm Reminder
1. About Blooming Period: The plum blossom blooming period is uncertain. It is recommended to focus on the special train itinerary and consider plum blossom viewing as a ‘bonus.’
2. About Age: There are no strict age restrictions for the special train, but tourists with severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular diseases are advised to carefully assess their health condition. Seniors over 75 usually need to sign a health declaration.
3. Luggage Preparation: It is recommended to bring a suitcase + small backpack, as space on the train is limited. Xinjiang has strong sunlight and large temperature differences, so prepare sunscreen, windproof, and warm clothing.
4. Registration Timing: June-September is the peak tourism season in Xinjiang, so it is recommended to inquire and book several months in advance, especially for popular schedules and room types.
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Mekong, 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 Ling Xinjiang Tour Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh) Special Train Ticket Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)

