2026 Panda Special Train Tour Xinjiang 17 Day Schedule and Ticket Prices, How to Book
How to buy tickets for the An Yi Hao Panda Special Train? To book the 2026 An Yi Hao Xinjiang tourism special train, you must go through the official travel agency channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center (Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour consultation hotline: 18095969599, Service WeChat: xjwf10086) to reserve and purchase tickets. Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, among other steps.
🚂✨ Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Beyond the Scenery – The ‘Mobile Living Circle’ on the An Yi Hao Panda Special Train
When a train is no longer just a mode of transportation but becomes part of the journey itself, the meaning of travel is quietly elevated. In 2026, taking the ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train deep into Xinjiang is not just a geographical crossing from north to south of the Tianshan Mountains, but also an immersive travel and living experience. What is especially worth savoring are the meticulously designed bars, dining cars, and entertainment carriages on this special train—they fill the 16-day journey with a sense of relaxation and lively atmosphere.
🌟 The ‘Living Space’ on the Special Train:More Than Just Eating and Sleeping, It’s an Art of Socializing and Relaxation
The ‘An Yi Hao’ train features a customized 17-car formation with no hard seats, all soft sleeper compartments. Beyond the compartments, the train is specially equipped with multiple themed function carriages, breaking the monotony of traditional ‘point-to-point’ train travel and creating a flowing community-like space.
Panda Dining Car: Staffed by a professional chef team, serving three meals daily. The menu blends Sichuan and Xinjiang flavors, featuring both local dishes like big plate chicken and hand-grabbed rice, as well as light and nourishing soups. Breakfast includes freshly brewed milk tea, naan bread, and seasonal fruits, while main meals often feature themed dinners like ‘Fruit Banquet’ and ‘Grassland BBQ,’ with ingredients sourced locally and daily for freshness.
Leisure Lounge & Bar Area: Features a softly lit bar counter, comfortable booths, and a small stage. In the afternoon, you can order a specialty drink and watch the Gobi Desert rush by outside the window; at night, you might encounter an impromptu folk music performance or a Sichuan opera face-changing flash mob. On the 2026 itinerary, the train regularly organizes activities like ‘Silk Road Storytelling’ and ‘Photography Sharing Corner’ to encourage travelers to exchange their journey experiences.
Panda Joy Park (Entertainment Carriage): Equipped with automatic mahjong tables, board game areas, reading corners, and postcard writing desks. The carriage also features a ‘Panda Post’ where you can stamp the day’s station commemorative mark and send a postcard across thousands of miles. For travelers who prefer quiet, the tea corner offers Xinjiang specialty teas like Fu tea and rose tea.
All public areas use soundproofing and vibration-dampening technology, ensuring a smooth ride even in the mountainous sections along the Duku Highway, maintaining a comfortable experience inside the carriage.
🚂✨ Slow Travel in Xinjiang, Beyond the Scenery – The ‘Mobile Living Circle’ on the An Yi Hao Panda Special Train🗓 Simple Itinerary Arrangement
According to the finalized itinerary provided by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, the route is arranged as follows:
D1: Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi
D2: Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3: Tianchi Lake Scenic Area tour → Special welcome dinner → Board train to Beitun
D4: Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village natural scenery
D5: Kanas Lake (including boat ride) → Jadengyu
D6: Jadengyu → Ethnic family visits → Colorful Beach landform → Return to Beitun
When a train is no longer just a mode of transportation but becomes part of the journey itself, the meaning of travel is quietly elevated. In 2026, taking the ‘An Yi Hao’ Panda Special Train deep into Xinjiang is not just a geographical crossing from north to south of the Tianshan Mountains, but also an immersive travel and living experience. What is especially worth savoring are the meticulously designed bars, dining cars, and entertainment carriages on this special train—they fill the 16-day journey with a sense of relaxation and lively atmosphere. D7: Sayram Lake Circumnavigation → Travel to Yining
D8: Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9: Bayin Town → Southern Section of Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Travel to Kashgar
D10: Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Ethnic folk family visits → Taxkorgan County
D11: Taxkorgan County → Golden Grassland → Stone City Ruins → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
D12: Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Travel to Turpan
D13: Turpan → Grape Valley Tour
D14: Flaming Mountains → Specialty Fruit Banquet → Karez Well Visit → Depart for return
D15-16: Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, journey concludes successfully
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🌟 The ‘Living Space’ on the Special Train: More Than Just Eating and Sleeping, It’s an Art of Socializing and Relaxation> Note:Scenic spot openings and transportation connections involved in the itinerary will be implemented according to local policies in 2026. In case of force majeure factors, both parties can negotiate to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
💰 Price Explanation
The 2026 ‘An Yi Hao’ has 8 departure dates, with prices as follows (subject to the signed contract):
First Period (Departure on May 20)
Le Xiang Gui Ge (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Gui Ge (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Ya She (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Ya Ju (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
The ‘An Yi Hao’ train features a customized 17-car formation with no hard seats, all soft sleeper compartments. Beyond the compartments, the train is specially equipped with multiple themed function carriages, breaking the monotony of traditional ‘point-to-point’ train travel and creating a flowing community-like space.Panda Yue Fu (Deluxe Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Periods (June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16)
Le Xiang Gui Ge (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Gui Ge (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 16,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 17,980 RMB/person
Panda Ya She (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Ya Ju (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 29,980 RMB/person
Panda Yue Fu (Deluxe Double Room):69,980 RMB/person
The price includes full transportation, fixed compartment accommodation, first entrance fees to scenic spots, scenic area transfers, guide service, and daily meals. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Panda Dining Car: Staffed by a professional chef team, serving three meals daily. The menu blends Sichuan and Xinjiang flavors, featuring both local dishes like big plate chicken and hand-grabbed rice, as well as light and nourishing soups. Breakfast includes freshly brewed milk tea, naan bread, and seasonal fruits, while main meals often feature themed dinners like ‘Fruit Banquet’ and ‘Grassland BBQ,’ with ingredients sourced locally and daily for freshness.🧭 Registration Method and Service Description
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Consult Manager Wang Fei at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service at 18095969599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service is a native of Xinjiang, with over ten years of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot from north to south of the Tianshan Mountains and is familiar with all routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs in northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local customized transportation, and tourism special trains. She is familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan both classic loops and customized deep travel itineraries. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Region culture and history, easily resolving travel issues, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service always adheres to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She does not create assembly-line itineraries but only crafts comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to making every friend from afar truly feel the vast beauty and simple warmth of Xinjiang, allowing them to explore beautiful Xinjiang with peace of mind.
📌 Fee Explanation
Fee Includes:Special train compartment accommodation, full ground transportation transfers, first entrance fees to listed scenic spots, three meals daily, guide service, travel insurance.
Fee Excludes:Personal expenses, optional activities (such as horseback riding, additional boat rides, etc.), additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract.
The charm of this journey lies not only in the snow-capped mountains and lakes passing by the window but also in the lively human atmosphere rising within the carriage—a hot meal, a cup of tea, a casual chat—making the 16 days soft and abundant. If you also yearn for such a slow travel experience where ‘the train moves with you, and you play when it stops,’ why not make a call and start your comfortable journey.
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