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🚂 If you’ve already seen many photo collections of the ‘exterior + interior’ of the Panda Special Train, this time let’s take a different angle and talk about the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ from the perspective of ‘how to play, where to stay, and what to eat after boarding’, especially its 16-day panoramic route to Xinjiang.
🐼 I. Panda Special Train · Shifang:A Mobile ‘Comfortable Hotel + Cultural Exhibition Hall’
📌 Basic Information
Operator:Chengdu Passenger Transport Section of China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd.
First Launch Date:April 18, 2024
Train Formation:17 cars, full train capacity approximately 466 seats
Train Positioning:Designed with ‘Panda + Ancient Shu Culture’ as the main theme, balancing comfort and age-friendliness, providing one-stop service for ‘food, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment’.
🎨 Exterior Design:A Walking Business Card of Ancient Shu Culture
Main Color:Inspired by the bronze green of the Sanxingdui bronze standing figure, paired with light gold lines.
Car Body Elements:Printed with ancient Shu bird patterns, panda IP images, and the exclusive ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ logo, highly recognizable on the platform.
🛏 ️ Interior of the Car:Multiple Room Types, Each with Its Own Focus
“Yinghua” High-End Soft Sleeper:Relatively spacious, mostly double rooms or high-end quadruple rooms, equipped with sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging socket, suitable for passengers with high comfort requirements.
“Mazu” High-End Hard Sleeper:Mainly quadruple rooms, using solid wood beds, equipped with tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and USB charging port, balancing comfort and cost-effectiveness.
“Yongcheng” Dining Car:Provides breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light meals, with a bright environment, accommodating many passengers dining at the same time.
“Shigu” Multi-Functional Entertainment Car:Equipped with KTV rooms, tea bar, entertainment area, etc., can organize small performances, interactive games, and other activities to enrich the travel experience.
💡 Special Services:Panda Butler and Health Care
Panda Butler Team:Provides full-time accompaniment, itinerary explanation, luggage assistance, information consultation, and other services, promptly responding to passenger needs.
Age-Friendly and Health Configuration:The train focuses on age-friendly design, such as anti-slip floors, handrails, wide passages, etc. Some upgraded versions also add health monitoring equipment, traditional Chinese medicine health decoration, and health knowledge interactive screens, making it convenient for passengers to understand their own condition.
🗺 ️ Route Expansion:From the Sichuan-Qinghai Line to a Full Xinjiang Tour

🚂 If you’ve already seen many photo collections of the ‘exterior + interior’ of the Panda Special Train, this time let’s take a different angle and talk about the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ from the perspective of ‘how to play, where to stay, and what to eat after boarding’, especially its 16-day panoramic route to Xinjiang.Initial Routes:Mainly operates along the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway, connecting Sanxingdui Museum, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, and other scenic spots in the western Sichuan plateau.
Cross-Province Routes:Since 2025, gradually launched long-distance tourism products to Xinjiang, Northeast China, and other directions, promoting the model of ‘train follows people, scenery moves with the train’ to a wider area.
🗓 ️ II. 16-Day Panoramic Xinjiang Tour:Riding the Special Train, Heading West
The following is a reference itinerary for the 2026 Xinjiang Panoramic Tour on the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’. The specific arrangements are subject to the actual departure notice.
D1:Departure → Chengdu/Lanzhou
Arrive at the assembly city by plane or high-speed rail from various locations, check into the hotel to rest.
The team leader holds a pre-departure briefing, explaining the itinerary, instructions, and train precautions.
You can freely visit the city center to experience the local atmosphere.
D2:Chengdu/Lanzhou → Board the Train and Depart
Go to the special train’s stopping station (such as Chengdu Anjing Station) to board.
Under the guidance of the ‘Panda Butler’, familiarize yourself with the car environment, facilities, and public areas.
In the evening or after departure, the train will organize welcome activities, such as interactive games, cultural performances, etc.
D3-D4:Crossing the Hexi Corridor
The train travels westward along the Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, enjoying the Loess Plateau, Gobi Desert, mountains, and other landscapes during the day.
At night, you can rest in the compartment or watch movies and participate in activities in the public area.
The train usually arranges themed sharing sessions, introducing Xinjiang’s history, culture, and natural geography.
D5:Arrive in Kashgar, First Glimpse of Southern Xinjiang
Arrive in the important city of Kashgar in southern Xinjiang in the morning, take a bus to the hotel to check in.
In the afternoon, you can visit some blocks of the Kashgar Old City, experiencing the rich Silk Road atmosphere.

🐼 I. Panda Special Train · Shifang: A Mobile ‘Comfortable Hotel + Cultural Exhibition Hall’ In the evening, you can taste local specialties, such as pilaf, grilled meat, noodles, etc.
D6:Kashgar → Tashkurgan
Travel along the Karakoram Highway to Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Pamir Plateau along the way.
After arrival, visit attractions such as the Stone Fortress to learn about local history and culture.
If conditions permit, arrange simple interactive exchanges with local families of various ethnic groups.
D7:Tashkurgan → Panlong Ancient Road → Kuqa
Experience the unique road conditions of the Panlong Ancient Road, enjoying the plateau canyons, snow-capped mountains, and other landscapes along the way (specific arrangements depend on weather, road conditions, and policies).
Then head to Kuqa, with a distant view of the magnificent Tianshan Mountains on the way.
After arriving in Kuqa, you can visit the Kuqa Grand Canyon or ancient city ruins (subject to actual opening status).
D8:Kuqa → Nalati
Take a bus to Nalati in the morning, enjoying the intertwined landscapes of river valleys, grasslands, and forests along the way.
After arrival, depending on the season and time, you can arrange sightseeing activities at the Nalati Grassland, such as sightseeing buses, light hiking, etc.
Stay overnight at a hotel in Nalati Town or near the scenic area in the evening.
D9:Nalati → Yining
Continue sightseeing around Nalati in the morning, or choose more relaxing leisure activities.
Take a bus to Yining in the afternoon, enjoying the pastoral scenery of the Ili River Valley along the way.
After arriving in Yining, you can stroll around Liuxing Street to experience the local life atmosphere.
D10:Yining → Sayram Lake → Urumqi
Head to ‘the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean’ – Sayram Lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains (the sightseeing method depends on weather, road conditions, and policies).
Then continue eastward to Urumqi, enjoying the landscapes of Gobi Desert, grasslands, and wind farms along the way.

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📌 Basic Information After arriving in Urumqi, check into the hotel to rest.
D11:Urumqi → Tianshan Tianchi → Urumqi
Head to the Tianshan Tianchi scenic area, take a boat or stroll along the lakeside boardwalk, enjoying the reflection of snow-capped mountains and the lake scenery (specific sightseeing projects depend on weather and scenic area arrangements).
Return to Urumqi city center in the afternoon for free activities or shopping.
D12:Urumqi → Turpan
Take a bus to Turpan, enjoying the typical ‘Fire Land’ landforms along the way.
After arrival, depending on the arrangement, you can visit attractions such as Karez Well and Grape Valley (subject to actual opening status).
In the evening, you can taste Turpan’s special fruits like grapes and Hami melons.
D13:Turpan → Return to Urumqi
Conduct supplementary sightseeing around Turpan in the morning, or choose more relaxing activities.
Return to Urumqi in the afternoon, enjoying the Gobi Desert and city landscapes again on the way.
After arrival, you can freely engage in activities or buy local specialties depending on the time.
D14-D15:Urumqi → Return City
The train departs from Urumqi, returning to the departure city (such as Lanzhou/Chengdu) along the original route or a changed route.
Enjoy the scenery along the way during the day, or participate in activities on the train, organize photos.
After arrival, check into the hotel to rest and adjust.
D16:Return Journey
Based on the flight or high-speed rail time, head to the airport or station, ending the unforgettable Xinjiang tour.
💰 III. 2026 Reference Prices

Operator: Chengdu Passenger Transport Section of China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd.The following are the reference price ranges for the 2026 Xinjiang Panoramic 16-Day Tour on the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’. Actual prices may fluctuate due to schedule, berth, policies, and other factors.
| Room Type Grade | Berth | Reference Price (CNY/person) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Platinum | Upper Berth | 8480 |
| Premium Platinum | Lower Berth | 9280 |
| Deluxe Platinum | Upper Berth | 15780 |
| Deluxe Platinum | Lower Berth | 16780 |
| Exclusive Purple Gold | Upper Berth | 27880 |
| Exclusive Purple Gold | Lower Berth | 28880 |
| Child (under 12, no berth) | – | 3980-8980 (depending on room type) |
Price Explanation
The above prices are for reference only, subject to actual consultation and contract.
Children’s prices usually apply to children under 12 who do not occupy a berth or bed, with specific standards based on the travel agency’s explanation.
📞 IV. Registration Method
To register for the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ Xinjiang Panoramic Tour, you can contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service through the following methods:
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Consultation Phone:180-9596-9599
WeChat Consultation:180-9596-9599 (Please note ‘Panda Special Train Xinjiang Tour Consultation’ when adding)
Registration Process

First Launch Date: April 18, 20241. Contact Manager Wang Fei to inquire about schedules, prices, availability, and itinerary details.
2. After confirming intent, submit personal information such as traveler’s name, valid ID number, and contact information.
3. Pay a deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements to lock in the seat.
4. Sign the national tourism regulatory unified electronic contract to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties.
5. Pay the balance before departure as notified, and receive the boarding guide and departure notice.
📝 V. Fee and Service Explanation
Included Items (Reference)
Transportation:Special train sleeper berth (including berth fee, air conditioning, lighting, etc.); air-conditioned tourist bus within Xinjiang (special sections like Duku Highway may use 7-seat cars, depending on policies and road conditions).
Accommodation:Approximately 5 nights on the special train sleeper, approximately 10 nights on-ground accommodation (usually four-star hotels or characteristic guesthouses, specific standards based on the contract).
Meals:Approximately 15 breakfasts, 30 main meals (land meal standard approximately 50-120 CNY/person, including specialty meals like whole roasted lamb and cold-water fish feast, specific dishes based on restaurant arrangements).
Tickets:First admission tickets for listed attractions and necessary internal transportation within scenic areas (such as Kanas shuttle bus, etc., specific based on scenic area announcements).
Services:Panda Butler team service; local professional guide service; accompanying medical staff service (specific configuration based on the departure notice); travel accident insurance.
Excluded Items (Reference)
Personal round-trip transportation costs to the departure city (airfare, high-speed rail tickets, etc.).
Attraction tickets and self-paid items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal expenses (such as laundry, phone calls, beverages, etc. in the hotel).
Additional costs due to force majeure factors (such as weather, policies, traffic controls, etc.).
Service Explanation
Itinerary Changes:Due to uncertain factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, scenic area openings, schedule changes, tickets, hotel room types, etc., both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
Cancellation and Change Rules:Cancellation and change rules are based on the ‘Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China’ and the tourism contract signed by both parties, with specific terms based on the contract text.
Risk Warning:During the tour, please pay attention to personal safety and property, and comply with scenic area and local regulations. In case of emergencies, please contact the team leader or ‘Panda Butler’ promptly.
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