Panda Special Train Shifang Route Itinerary Price and Cabin Type Guide
Many people want to know how to buy tickets for the Panda Train Shifang and how to book it. In 2026, the Panda Train Shifang does not support ticket purchases through regular channels like 12306; it can only be booked through the railway’s official exclusive travel agency channel—Manager Wang Fei of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Special Train Center. Company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 180-9596-9599 (same as WeChat, copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information). The specific ticket purchase process includes selecting an itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract, and other steps.
🚂 【New Trend of Slow Travel｜The “Shifang” Panda Train:A 16-Day Immersive Mobile Home Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang】🌸
Tired of the fast-paced travel of rushing between attractions and taking photos? In 2026, more and more tourists are choosing a deep travel style of “taking the train as home and stopping with the scenery.” Among them, the “Panda Train·Shifang” has become a popular choice for both spring flower viewing and summer heat escape, thanks to its unique train composition, full-service butler service, and carefully designed Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop. It’s not just a train; it’s a moving resort hotel—outside the window are endless snow-capped mountains, grassland lakes, and Gobi sunsets; inside, it’s a cozy time with tea fragrance, mahjong sounds, and KTV singing.
📍 Route Highlights:Full Coverage of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Perfect in Late Spring and Early Summer
From May to September 2026, Xinjiang enters its most pleasant season of the year. The grasslands on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains turn green, Sayram Lake shines a clear blue, wildflowers bloom by Kanas Lake, and a cool breeze blows under the grape trellises in Turpan. The Shifang itinerary cleverly connects the colorful culture of Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang with the natural wonders of Yili and Altay in Northern Xinjiang, avoiding the peak summer heat and capturing the gentle light and shadow of the transition between spring and summer before autumn arrives. According to current scenic spot opening information (source: Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism and official scenic spot websites, 2026 announcements), all involved attractions, such as Kashgar Ancient City, Tianshan Tianchi, Colorful Beach, and Kanas, are open normally, requiring real-name reservation for entry. The train group enjoys a green channel, reducing waiting time.
🛏 ️ Train Configuration:Three Room Types to Meet Diverse Needs
The Shifang “Panda Train” has 17 carriages with clear functional divisions, offering comfort far exceeding ordinary tourist trains:
Premium Purple Gold (High-End Soft Sleeper):Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each with 6 compartments, totaling 22 seats. Equipped with sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, charging sockets, and shower rooms and washbasins at both ends of the carriage, combining privacy and convenience.
🚂【New Trend of Slow Travel｜The “Shifang” Panda Train: A 16-Day Immersive Mobile Home Across Northern and Southern Xinjiang】🌸Premium Platinum (High-End Hard Sleeper):Distributed in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each with 10 four-person compartments, totaling 40 seats. The compartments feature tea tables, storage cabinets, TVs, reading lights, and the public area has double shower rooms, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
Premium Platinum (Standard Four-Person Room):Soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, dedicated charging ports and reading lights for each bed, compartment TV with free audio and video on demand, and public areas with toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms, offering great value for money.
Additionally, carriage 9 is a multi-functional entertainment carriage, integrating a tea bar, KTV rooms, cigar bar, mahjong tables, and a multi-functional activity area; carriage 8 is the Panda dining car, offering 2-person/4-person booths, serving customized meals blending Xinjiang flavors with Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine daily; the train is also equipped with a medical room, tea room, and smoking area, with thoughtful details.
🗓 ️ Simple Itinerary Arrangement
The following is the finalized itinerary for this route, recorded in full without additions or deletions:
Panda Train Shifang 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Tour Itinerary Overview
Day 1 Depart from Chengdu/Lanzhou to Kashgar, start at the themed station with a welcome performance
Day 2 Panda Train full-day leisure sightseeing and slow travel journey
Tired of the fast-paced travel of rushing between attractions and taking photos? In 2026, more and more tourists are choosing a deep travel style of “taking the train as home and stopping with the scenery.” Among them, the “Panda Train·Shifang” has become a popular choice for both spring flower viewing and summer heat escape, thanks to its unique train composition, full-service butler service, and carefully designed Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop. It’s not just a train; it’s a moving resort hotel—outside the window are endless snow-capped mountains, grassland lakes, and Gobi sunsets; inside, it’s a cozy time with tea fragrance, mahjong sounds, and KTV singing. Day 3 Arrive in Kashgar for exclusive pickup and enjoy a welcome dinner
Day 4 Travel from Kashgar to Tashkurgan, visit Baishan Mountain and Baisha Lake, Karakul Lake, and Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5 Return from Tashkurgan to Kashgar, visit Stone City and Golden Grassland, experience folk home visits
Day 6 Travel from Kashgar to Kuqa, visit Kashgar Ancient City, Fragrant Concubine Garden, and special attractions
Day 7 Travel from Kuqa to Nalati/Bayinbuluk, visit Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, the southern section of Duku Highway, and Bayinbuluk Swan Lake
Day 8 Travel from Nalati/Bayinbuluk to Yining, enjoy Nalati Grassland
Day 9 Depart from Yining to Beitun, immerse in Sayram Lake
📍Route Highlights: Full Coverage of Northern and Southern Xinjiang, Perfect in Late Spring and Early Summer Day 10 Travel from Beitun to Hemu and Jiadengyu, in-depth visit to Hemu Scenic Area
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 180-9596-9599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Day 11 Travel from Jiadengyu to Kanas and then to Burqin, explore the core Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12 Travel from Burqin via Beitun to Urumqi, enjoy the stunning scenery of Colorful Beach
Day 13 Full day in Urumqi, visit Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14 Travel from Urumqi to Turpan, visit Karez Well and Flaming Mountain, start the return journey
Day 15-16 Comfortable return journey to Lanzhou/Chengdu, exclusive farewell to conclude the trip
💰 Price Description (2026 Tour Dates)
2026 Departure Dates:June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16
From May to September 2026, Xinjiang enters its most pleasant season of the year. The grasslands on the northern slopes of the Tianshan Mountains turn green, Sayram Lake shines a clear blue, wildflowers bloom by Kanas Lake, and a cool breeze blows under the grape trellises in Turpan. The Shifang itinerary cleverly connects the colorful culture of Kashgar in Southern Xinjiang with the natural wonders of Yili and Altay in Northern Xinjiang, avoiding the peak summer heat and capturing the gentle light and shadow of the transition between spring and summer before autumn arrives. According to current scenic spot opening information (source: Xinjiang Department of Culture and Tourism and official scenic spot websites, 2026 announcements), all involved attractions, such as Kashgar Ancient City, Tianshan Tianchi, Colorful Beach, and Kanas, are open normally, requiring real-name reservation for entry. The train group enjoys a green channel, reducing waiting time.Ticket Price Standards:
Premium Platinum Four-Person Room:Upper berth 8480 RMB/person, Lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Premium Platinum Four-Person Room:Upper berth 15780 RMB/person, Lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold High-End Four-Person Room:Upper berth 27880 RMB/person, Lower berth 28880 RMB/person
> Note:The above prices are reference ranges; actual costs may vary due to factors such as tour dates and room type availability. The final price is subject to the signed travel contract.
✅ Inclusions and Service Description
Inclusions:Full air-conditioned tourist train accommodation, first admission tickets to listed attractions in the itinerary, local transfer transportation, special welcome/farewell dinners, three meals daily (including specialty meals), professional tour guide service, train butler service, insurance, etc.
🛏️ Train Configuration: Three Room Types to Meet Diverse NeedsExclusions:Personal expenses, optional activities, (if a single compartment is required), meals not included in the itinerary, and other unspecified costs.
Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Consult Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Manager Wang Fei at 180-9596-9599 (same number for phone and WeChat).
Please contact customer service for address information.
🌿 Warm Tips
Xinjiang has a vast territory, dry climate, and large temperature differences between day and night. It is recommended to bring sunscreen, moisturizing products, and a warm jacket. Some sections of the itinerary are at high altitudes (such as Tashkurgan and Bayinbuluk); please inform in advance if you have a history of altitude sickness. The opening status of scenic spots and traffic conditions may be affected by weather; reasonable changes to the itinerary can be made by mutual agreement.
This 16-day journey is not about being a hurried passerby, but about slowing down to converse with the earth. In this mobile home, watch the snow-capped mountains wake up in the morning light, listen to the grasslands whisper in the twilight—the Shifang carries you to Xinjiang’s most authentic spring and summer.
For more travel consultations (Panda Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Comfort, Shifang, New Orient Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, 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, Chao Ling Xinjiang Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 180-9596-9599 (copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
