2026 Shifang Panda Special Train 16 Day North and South Xinjiang Official Website Registration

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🚂 Want to experience a trip where ‘the train is the hotel, and the scenery is all along the way’? Then you must have heard of the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’. Today, we will explain in detail the two most concerning questions for everyone:How many people can it actually carry? And the latest 2026 ticket price reference.
🐼 About ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’
📍 Operation and Positioning
Co-created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Shifang City, Sichuan, it is a silver-haired tourism special train positioned as a ‘healthy lifestyle’. It integrates transportation, accommodation, and entertainment, making it very suitable for travelers who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.
🛏 ️ Carriages and Capacity
The entire train consists of 17 carriages, with a fixed capacity of 466 seats, though the actual number of passengers may be slightly less. The main carriage configurations are as follows:
High-end Soft Sleeper (3 carriages ‘Yinghua’):Offers double rooms with better privacy and comfort.
Hard Sleeper (10 carriages ‘Mazu’):Four-person compartments, the main room type of the train, suitable for group travel.
Dining Car (1 carriage ‘Yongcheng’):Provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and specialty meals.

🚂 Want to experience a trip where ‘the train is the hotel, and the scenery is all along the way’? Then you must have heard of the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’. Today, we will explain in detail the two most concerning questions for everyone: How many people can it actually carry? And the latest 2026 ticket price reference.Multi-functional Entertainment Car (1 carriage ‘Shigu’):Equipped with KTV, tea seats, etc., for passenger leisure and entertainment.
🎨 Design and Facilities
The train body features Sanxingdui bronze green and light gold as the main colors, incorporating ancient Shu bird patterns. Inside, it integrates Shifang Mazu Zen culture, Yinghua Mountain landscapes, and other elements, and includes a Sanxingdui artifact replica display area. Additionally, the train is equipped with age-friendly facilities, smart electronic locks, audio-visual systems, USB charging ports, and constant-temperature shower facilities.
🛎 ️ Special Services
The train provides a ‘Panda Butler’ team service, including full-time accompaniment, luggage handling, and scenic spot explanations. For silver-haired tourists, it also offers health promotion, medicine refrigerators, dietary guidance, and a ‘Silver Age Guard Team’ for attentive service.
🗺 ️ Operating Routes
Since its maiden voyage in April 2024, the routes have been continuously enriched. Initially, it mainly operated on the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway, connecting Sanxingdui, Jiuzhaigou, and other places. Since 2025, it has expanded to cross-province long-distance routes like Xinjiang and Northeast China, such as the ‘Ice and Snow Journey’ in January 2026 and the ‘Frontier Adventure’ in March.
🗓 ️ Itinerary Overview:Taking the 7-day Western Sichuan tour as an example
Using the ‘Shifang Panda Special Train 7-Day Western Sichuan Exploration’ route as an example, experience its ‘travel by day, rest by night’ rhythm (specific itinerary subject to the actual contract):
Day 1:Gather in Chengdu, overnight on the special train

🐼 About ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’Meet at Chengdu Anjing Station, assisted by the ‘Panda Butler’ for procedures. Then board the train, familiarize yourself with the facilities, enjoy dinner, and watch the night scenery along the way.
Day 2:Head to Wolong, first glimpse of Western Sichuan
After the special train arrives at the Western Sichuan gateway station, transfer to a sightseeing bus to Wolong China Giant Panda Garden Shuping Base, enjoying river valley and forest scenery along the way.
Day 3:Watch pandas in Wolong, in-depth interaction
In the morning, enter the core area of the panda garden to watch pandas eating bamboo and playing during their active hours. In the afternoon, free time or participate in onboard intangible cultural heritage experiences, travel photography salons, etc.
Day 4:Cross Balang Mountain, encounter sea of clouds
Drive through the winding mountain roads of Balang Mountain, enjoying alpine meadows along the way. At the pass at an altitude of about 4,523 meters, you have the chance to witness spectacular sea of clouds.
Day 5-6:Forest walk, experience culture
Venture deep into the primeval forest on the eastern slope of Balang Mountain, visit nearby Tibetan and Qiang villages, experience intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and taste Tibetan hotpot and other specialty foods. Return to the special train to rest at night.
Day 7:Full of memories, return to Chengdu

Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
📍 Operation and PositioningIn the morning, shop for panda plush toys, Western Sichuan embroidery, and other souvenirs on the special train. Then take the special train back to Chengdu, ending the pleasant journey.
💰 2026 Latest Ticket Price Reference
The Panda Special Train is a tourism product and is not sold separately through 12306. Prices vary significantly by route, duration, and room type. The following are reference price ranges for some routes in 2026, subject to actual consultation.
1. 7-Day Western Sichuan Exploration Tour (Round trip from Chengdu)
This route covers Wolong Panda Garden, Balang Mountain sea of clouds, etc., with no self-paid expenses throughout (including special train transportation, accommodation, meals, tickets, guide, insurance, etc.).
Affordable Comfort Type (Four-person hard sleeper):Approximately ¥3,580/person
Standard Comfort Type (Double soft sleeper):Approximately ¥4,880/person
Luxury Premium Type (Luxury double soft sleeper):Approximately ¥6,680/person
> 💡 Warm Tips
> This route often has early bird, senior, and other discounts, and group travel can enjoy group purchase prices. Final prices may fluctuate due to holidays, specific schedules, and other factors.

Co-created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and Shifang City, Sichuan, it is a silver-haired tourism special train positioned as a ‘healthy lifestyle’. It integrates transportation, accommodation, and entertainment, making it very suitable for travelers who want a slow-paced, in-depth tour.2. Cross-Province Long-Distance Tour (e.g., Xinjiang direction)
Such routes last over ten days, with prices significantly higher than short Western Sichuan tours. Taking the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ as an example, the price reference is as follows:
Standard Four-Person Room:Approximately ¥15,980 – ¥21,080/person
Premium Double Room:Approximately ¥40,099 – ¥42,099/person
> 💡 Warm Tips
> Cross-province long-distance prices are influenced by peak/off seasons, departure dates, whether airfare/high-speed rail is included, and other factors, with significant fluctuations. It is recommended to inquire early for the most accurate quotes.
📞 How to Register and Inquire
The Shifang Panda Special Train must be booked through railway-designated travel agencies. For the latest schedules, availability, and prices, contact directly:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei
Contact Phone:180-9596-9599

🛏️ Carriages and CapacityWeChat ID:180-9596-9599
Registration Process Overview:
1. Inquiry: Inform the number of travelers, preferred route, and time.
2. Confirmation: Get real-time schedules, availability, and accurate quotes.
3. Contract: After confirmation, pay a deposit and sign the national tourism regulatory electronic contract.
4. Departure: Gather as notified and start the journey.
📝 Fee and Service Description
Fees Include:Typically include special train seats, hotel accommodation within the itinerary, most meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots and sightseeing buses, guide service, and travel accident insurance.
Fees Exclude:Personal expenses, self-paid items in some scenic spots, transportation to and from the departure point, etc.
Service Standards:The train provides age-friendly facilities, ‘Panda Butler’ service, and onboard entertainment. Specific service details are subject to the itinerary and contract.
Important Notes:All prices and service standards are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. If the itinerary encounters force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, both parties can negotiate reasonable changes to the itinerary.
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