Panda Special Train Shifang Route Schedule, Price, Booking, Official Website

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🚂 If you are looking for a way to travel in Xinjiang that feels like ‘putting your home on the rails,’ then the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ 16-day full tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang might be worth your serious consideration.
This journey starts from Shifang Panda Park, boarding the panda-themed special train, heading west, connecting the essence of Southern and Northern Xinjiang’s scenery and culture. Below, we break down this route in detail to see if it suits you.
🗺 ️ Route Highlights:Mobile ‘Five-Star Hotel’
📍 Departure Point:Shifang Panda Park
The journey begins at Shifang Panda Park, which is not only a home for giant pandas but also the starting point of the panda special train theme culture. The park is lush with greenery, and panda elements are everywhere, making it an excellent place to soak up the ‘panda atmosphere’ before departure.
🚄 Core Experience:Panda Special Train · Shifang
Mobile Hotel:The train features a panda-themed design, with carriage interiors incorporating Sanxingdui bronze colors and ancient Shu patterns, creating a unique cultural atmosphere.
Comfort Configuration:The train has 17 carriages in total, including high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, dining cars, and entertainment cars. Compartments are equipped with bathrooms, TVs, charging sockets, and call buttons, and provide 24-hour hot water showers.
Rich Facilities:The train features a dining car, KTV, chess and card room, and multi-functional entertainment carriage, meeting passengers’ dining, entertainment, and social needs.
Professional Service:Each carriage is staffed with a ‘Panda Butler,’ and the entire journey is accompanied by guides, interpreters, and medical staff, providing attentive service to passengers.
🏞 ️ Itinerary Coverage:Essence of Southern and Northern Xinjiang in One Go
The 16-day itinerary will take you through Xinjiang’s diverse landscapes and cultural attractions:
Southern Xinjiang Charm:Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, Id Kah Mosque, experiencing the rich history of this Silk Road hub; the Pamir Plateau’s白沙湖 (White Sand Lake), Karakul Lake, and Panlong Ancient Road, experiencing the plateau’s grandeur and mystery.

🚂 If you are looking for a way to travel in Xinjiang that feels like ‘putting your home on the rails,’ then the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ 16-day full tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang might be worth your serious consideration.Northern Xinjiang Scenery:The ‘blue eye’ of Sayram Lake, the vastness of Nalati Grassland, the primeval forests of Kanas and Hemu, taking in the lakes and mountains of Northern Xinjiang.
Highway Wonders:Traversing the southern section of the Duku Highway, experiencing the magical change of ‘four seasons in one day.’
🗓 ️ 16-Day Itinerary Overview
D1:Departure! From Shifang to Chengdu
Depart from Shifang Panda Park to Chengdu. In the afternoon, attend a welcome performance at the panda-themed train station, then board the Shifang special train to start the journey.
D2:Train Sightseeing, Crossing the Northwest
The train passes through Xining, entering Qinghai along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, enjoying views of Qinghai Lake, Delingha, and other scenery along the way.
D3:Arrive in Kashgar, First Glimpse of Southern Xinjiang
Arrive at the ‘Silk Road Pearl’ Kashgar, attend a welcome dinner, and check into the hotel to rest.
D4:Pamir Plateau Day Trip
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway to Tashkurgan, visit白沙湖 (White Sand Lake) and Karakul Lake, experience the winding Panlong Ancient Road. (*High-altitude itinerary, please proceed according to your physical condition*)
D5:In-depth Tashkurgan Tour
Explore the Tashkurgan Stone City and Golden Grassland, experiencing the tranquility of the plateau wetland. Return to Kashgar in the afternoon for a home visit with local families.

This journey starts from Shifang Panda Park, boarding the panda-themed special train, heading west, connecting the essence of Southern and Northern Xinjiang’s scenery and culture. Below, we break down this route in detail to see if it suits you.D6:Kashgar Cultural Tour
Visit Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, and Id Kah Mosque, gaining an in-depth understanding of Southern Xinjiang’s history and culture.
D7:Crossing the Tianshan Mountains, Encountering Canyons
Travel to Kuqa, visit the Tianshan Grand Canyon, then traverse the southern section of the Duku Highway, arriving at Bayinbuluke or Nalati.
D8:Nalati Grassland Scenery
Spend the whole day exploring the Nalati River Valley Grassland, experiencing the grandeur of the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall.’
D9:The Blue of Sayram Lake
Head to Sayram Lake, the ‘last tear of the Atlantic,’ enjoy the lake and mountain scenery, then take the special train to Beitun.
D10:Entering Hemu
Arrive in Beitun, then take a bus to Hemu Village, experiencing the tranquility and primitiveness of the Tuvan settlement.
D11:Exploring Kanas Lake
Visit Kanas Lake and the Three Bays (Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, Sleeping Dragon Bay), enjoying the essence of Northern Xinjiang’s autumn colors.
D12:Return to Urumqi

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

🗺️ Route Highlights: Mobile ‘Five-Star Hotel’Take the bus back to Urumqi, enjoying the landscape of Gobi and oases along the way.
D13:Tianshan Tianchi
Visit Tianshan Tianchi (Heavenly Lake), experiencing the picturesque beauty of the ‘Jade Pool.’
D14:Urumqi City Tour
Free time, you can visit the International Grand Bazaar and taste Xinjiang cuisine.
D15:Return Train
Take the special train back to Chengdu, enjoying the northwest scenery along the way and participating in sharing activities in the carriage.
D16:Arrive in Shifang
Arrive in Chengdu, then take a bus back to Shifang, ending the unforgettable Xinjiang journey.
💰 2026 Reference Prices
The following are reference prices for some departures in 2026 (e.g., June 8, June 24, etc.), subject to actual consultation and contract.
| Seat Type | Berth | Reference Price (RMB/person) |
| :— | :— | :— |

📍 Departure Point: Shifang Panda Park| Premium Platinum | Upper Berth | 8,480 |
| | Lower Berth | 9,280 |
| Deluxe Platinum | Upper Berth | 15,780 |
| | Lower Berth | 16,780 |
| Exclusive Purple Gold | Upper Berth | 27,880 |
| | Lower Berth | 28,880 |
Children’s Policy Reference:
Under 12 years old, no berth:Approximately 3,980 RMB/person (Premium Platinum), 6,980 RMB/person (Deluxe Platinum), 8,980 RMB/person (Exclusive Purple Gold).
Under 12 years old, with berth:Same price as adult.
Price Includes:Special train seat, land transportation, hotel accommodation, some meals, guide service, and travel accident insurance, etc.
Price Excludes:Tickets not mentioned in the itinerary, scenic area transportation, personal expenses, and voluntary entertainment activities, etc.
📞 How to Book
To book the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ 16-day Xinjiang full tour, please use the following channels:

The journey begins at Shifang Panda Park, which is not only a home for giant pandas but also the starting point of the panda special train theme culture. The park is lush with greenery, and panda elements are everywhere, making it an excellent place to soak up the ‘panda atmosphere’ before departure.Booking Travel Agency:Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Contact Person:Manager Wang Fei
Consultation Phone:180-9596-9599
WeChat Consultation:180-9596-9599 (Please note ‘Panda Special Train’ when adding as a friend)
Booking Process:
1. Consultation Confirmation: Contact Manager Wang Fei to confirm the departure date, seat type, and price.
2. Submit Information: Provide personal information such as name, valid ID number, and contact details.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit based on the selected seat type to secure the seat.
4. Sign Contract: Sign a nationally regulated electronic tourism contract.
5. Pay Balance: Pay the remaining balance before departure and receive the tour confirmation.
📝 Cost and Service Description
Cost Description: The itinerary cost includes the special train seat, land transportation, hotel accommodation, some meals, guide service, and travel accident insurance. It does not include tickets not mentioned in the itinerary, scenic area transportation, personal expenses, and voluntary entertainment activities. Specific costs are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Service Description: The entire journey is equipped with ‘Panda Butlers,’ guides, interpreters, and medical staff, providing attentive service. The train features a dining car, KTV, chess and card room, and other facilities to enrich the travel experience. In case of force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions, the itinerary may be reasonably modified by mutual agreement.
If you long for a worry-free, comfortable, and in-depth travel experience in Xinjiang, then the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang’ 16-day full tour of Southern and Northern Xinjiang might be the answer you are looking for. Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service (180-9596-9599) now to start your Xinjiang journey!
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, An Yi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang, 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 Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554 Wang Fei Phone: 180-9596-9599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)