Xinjiang Shifang Panda Tourist Train Ticket Booking Location

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🐼 If you’ve already read a few introductions about the “Panda Special Train·Shifang” Xinjiang route, this one can take a different angle and talk about “what exactly will a first-time Panda Special Train passenger experience.”
I’ll use the line “before boarding—life on the train—getting off to explore—how to sign up” to connect the route, itinerary, price, and registration method, letting you feel like you’re reading a travelogue and experience this 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang trip in advance.
🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?
📌 One sentence summary:
It is a “mobile hotel + tourist bus” operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. The train body is a bronze color from Sanxingdui with panda elements, and the carriages blend ancient Shu culture, Shifang local culture, and panda-themed decorations. Overall, it follows the “comfortable silver-haired tourist train” route, with thoughtful age-friendly design.
📌 Train hardware overview:
Formation:A total of 17 carriages, including high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, crew cars, etc., with a total capacity of about 466 people.
Room types:
Yinghua High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):High-end four-person or double room, more spacious, with bathroom, sofa, round table, etc., suitable for those with high comfort requirements.
Mazu Standard Four-person Room (Youxiang/Zhenxiang Bojin):Standard four-person room, with tea table, TV, charging sockets, the choice for most people.
Public facilities:
Dining car:Can accommodate over thirty people dining at the same time, offering Sichuan cuisine, Xinjiang cuisine, and other options.
Multi-functional entertainment car:Equipped with KTV, tea bar, chess and card area, and occasionally arranges activities like Sichuan opera face-changing, health lectures, interactive games, etc.
Age-friendly details:Carriages have anti-slip handrails, emergency call buttons, widened ladders, etc., and the shower rooms also have anti-slip and handrail treatments.
📌 Service team:
Each train is equipped with a “Panda Butler” responsible for itinerary explanations and life assistance.
Equipped with professional medical staff, basic medicines, and first-aid equipment to handle common health issues during the trip.
📌 Operation mode:

🐼 If you’ve already read a few introductions about the “Panda Special Train·Shifang” Xinjiang route, this one can take a different angle and talk about “what exactly will a first-time Panda Special Train passenger experience.”Adopts the “one route, multiple tours, travel by night, explore by day” mode, resting on the train at night and visiting destinations during the day, saving a lot of the hardship of long-distance travel.
The special train tickets are not sold separately on 12306; you need to register through the travel agency channels of the railway department.
🗺 ️ How to play the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang route?
This “Southern and Northern Xinjiang Star Experience 16-Day Tour” is one of the main products of Shifang, departing from Chengdu (or Lanzhou), entering Xinjiang along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, connecting the representative landscapes of Southern and Northern Xinjiang, lasting about 16 days and 15 nights.
Itinerary highlights at a glance
See multiple landforms at once:Oases, deserts, plateaus, snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, etc., basically covering typical Xinjiang scenery types.
Balancing Southern and Northern Xinjiang:You can experience Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Hemu, Nalati Grassland, as well as Southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar Old City and Pamir Plateau customs.
Classic attractions:Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, the southern section of the Duku Highway, Turpan Karez, etc., will all be arranged.
Ethnic and cultural experiences:Stroll through Kashgar Old City, participate in home visits with various ethnic groups, taste Xinjiang specialties, watch ethnic dances, etc.
Simplified itinerary arrangement
The following is a reference itinerary; the actual order and stops may change due to weather, road conditions, policies, etc., subject to the departure notice and on-site arrangements.
D1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Boarding
Board the train from Chengdu Anjing Station or Lanzhou Station to start the journey. The station usually has a panda-themed waiting area, and some departures have welcome ceremonies.
D2:Special train leisure sightseeing
The train passes through the Qinghai Lake and Delingha area; you can enjoy the scenery along the way from the carriage observation corridor or public areas and participate in train activities.
D3:Arrive in Kashgar
Arrive in the important Southern Xinjiang city of Kashgar and check into the hotel. In the evening, you can experience the night view of the old city and taste local food.
D4:Kashgar → Taxkorgan (Pamir Plateau)

I’ll use the line “before boarding—life on the train—getting off to explore—how to sign up” to connect the route, itinerary, price, and registration method, letting you feel like you’re reading a travelogue and experience this 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang trip in advance.Visit Baisha Lake and Karakul Lake along the way, overlook Muztagh Ata Peak, experience the Panlong Ancient Road, and stay overnight in Taxkorgan. This section has high altitude, so pay attention to your physical condition.
D5:Taxkorgan → Kashgar
Visit the Golden Grassland and Stone City, participate in home visits with various ethnic groups, experience the life of plateau pastoral songs, then return to Kashgar.
D6:In-depth tour of Kashgar Old City
Visit Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb, Id Kah Mosque, etc., feel the charm of the ancient Silk Road city, then board the special train to the next stop in the evening.
D7:Kashgar → Kuqa
Enjoy the Gobi and canyon scenery along the way, visit the Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon after arriving in Kuqa, then continue north on the special train.
D8:Kuqa → Yining
Arrive in Yining, visit Sayram Lake, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery of “the last tear of the Atlantic,” and stay overnight in Yining.
D9:Yining → Beitun
Take the special train to Beitun, enjoying the scenery of the grassland and desert transition zone along the way.
D10:Beitun → Hemu
Go to Hemu Village, the “private plot,” enjoy the wooden houses, river valleys, and birch forests, feel the pastoral atmosphere, and stay overnight in Burqin or nearby.
D11:Burqin → Kanas
Visit Kanas Lake and the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Wolong Bay), choose to climb the Fish Viewing Platform based on your physical strength, and stay overnight in Burqin.
D12:Burqin → Beitun → Urumqi
In the morning, you can visit Colorful Beach at your own expense, then take the special train to Urumqi to prepare for the Eastern Xinjiang itinerary.
D13:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi

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

🚂 What is the Shifang Panda Special Train?Visit Tianshan Tianchi, enjoy the reflection of high-altitude lakes and snow-capped mountains, and stay overnight in Urumqi.
D14:Urumqi → Turpan
Visit Karez and Flaming Mountain, taste the Turpan fruit feast, then take the special train back.
D15:Special train return
Return along the original or similar route; you can organize photos on the train, participate in activities, and reminisce about the journey.
D16:Arrive in Chengdu / Lanzhou
Arrive at the departure point, ending the 16-day panoramic tour of Xinjiang.
💰 2026 Departure Dates and Reference Prices
Reference departure dates
According to the published information for 2026, the Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-day tour plans to run multiple departures, mainly from June to September. Common departure dates include (subject to final confirmation by the railway department and travel agency):
June 8, June 24
July 10, July 27
August 13, August 29
Some sources also mention departures on July 12, July 29, August 15, September 1, September 18, etc.
Reference price range
The following are reference price ranges for single adult per person for each seat class; actual prices may vary due to departure date, berth, booking time, etc., subject to the contract.
| Seat Class | Room Type | Reference Price (CNY/person) |
| :— | :— | :— |

📌 One sentence summary:| Youxiang Bojin | Standard Four-person Room (Hard Sleeper) | Upper berth approx. 8,480 / Lower berth approx. 9,280 |
| Zhenxiang Bojin | Standard Four-person Room (Hard Sleeper) | Upper berth approx. 15,780 / Lower berth approx. 16,780 |
| Zunxiang Zijing | High-end Four-person Room (Soft Sleeper) | Upper berth approx. 27,880 / Lower berth approx. 28,880 |
Other cost references
Children’s price:Prices for children under 12 are usually lower than adults; specific standards (whether they occupy a berth, include meals, tickets, etc.) need to be consulted with the travel agency.
Tickets and shuttle buses:Most product quotes do not include scenic spot tickets and shuttle bus fees; you need to purchase them on-site according to age policies or with the help of the guide. Some high-end products may include this fee.
：If a single person signs up and requests a separate room, a single room supplement is usually required; the specific amount is subject to the contract.
📝 Registration method and process
Shifang Panda Special Train tickets are not sold separately on 12306; you need to register through designated travel agency channels.
Registration channel
Register with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Registration process
1. Consultation and confirmation: Contact the travel agency to confirm the intended departure date, seat class, price, and availability.
2. Submit information: Provide necessary information such as traveler names, valid ID numbers, contact information, etc., for booking and insurance purchase.
3. Pay deposit: Pay a deposit based on the selected seat class to lock in the seat.
4. Sign contract: The travel agency provides a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulatory Platform, which is signed after confirmation by both parties.
5. Pay balance: Pay the remaining amount according to the contract’s agreed time.
6. Receive notification: Receive a departure notice before departure, containing detailed information such as assembly time, location, and items to bring.

It is a “mobile hotel + tourist bus” operated by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. The train body is a bronze color from Sanxingdui with panda elements, and the carriages blend ancient Shu culture, Shifang local culture, and panda-themed decorations. Overall, it follows the “comfortable silver-haired tourist train” route, with thoughtful age-friendly design.💡 Fee and service description
Included fees reference
Different products include slightly different items, usually including:
Special train seat:The cost of the special train berth as listed in the itinerary.
Ground transportation:The cost of air-conditioned tourist buses used in the itinerary.
Accommodation:The cost of hotels or homestays listed in the itinerary.
Partial meals:Some products include all or most main meals, as well as specialty meals (such as Xinjiang Dapanji, roast whole lamb, etc.).
Guide service:Full-trip guide, local docent, and “Panda Butler” service.
Travel insurance:Usually around 300,000 CNY of travel accident insurance.
Excluded fees reference
Round-trip transportation to the departure point (such as Chengdu, Lanzhou).
Scenic spot tickets and shuttle bus fees not explicitly included in the itinerary.
Personal expenses (such as consumption, extra drinks, etc.).
Single room supplement (if applicable).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors.
Service and guarantee description
Age-friendly service:The train and itinerary design are friendly to the elderly, equipped with age-friendly facilities and medical staff.
Itinerary changes:In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, etc., the itinerary can be reasonably changed with mutual agreement.
Cancellation and change rules:Follow the relevant provisions of the “Tourism Law” and other regulations; specific cancellation and change policies are subject to the signed travel contract.
For more travel consultation (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindou, 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 Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)