Taiwan residents how to legally register for Xinjiang loop special train Shifang Panda special train reservation
Wang Fei, Manager of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Panda Special Train Shifang Number Ticketing Center: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554 Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
🚂 Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, without the hassle of changing cars and moving luggage along the way?
Then this ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang Number’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang might be just right for you.
It combines ‘hotel + transportation’ on the train, letting you travel west in a comfortable compartment, sightseeing during the day and resting on the train at night, saving you worry and effort.
🐼 What is the Panda Special Train · Shifang Number?
The ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang Number’ is a themed tourist train launched in collaboration between China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, operated by the Chengdu Passenger Transport Section, with its first departure on April 18, 2024. It is refitted from 25G passenger cars, initially running mainly on the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway, connecting attractions like the Sanxingdui Museum and Jiuzhaigou in western Sichuan. From 2025, it expanded to cross-provincial routes like Xinjiang and Northeast China, and was listed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as a ‘Transport + Tourism’ integration demonstration project.
The train is themed around a ‘healthy lifestyle,’ equipped with age-friendly facilities and health promotion signage, suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers on a slow-paced trip. As of May 2025, it has operated over forty trips, with summer occupancy rates near full capacity, and in October 2025, it won the International Union of Railways’ ‘Special Jury Prize for Long-Distance Tourism-Friendly Trains and Onboard Services.’
🛏 ️ What’s on the train? What’s the accommodation like?
This special train has 17 carriages in total, with a capacity of over 400 people, integrating a ‘mobile hotel + entertainment center + restaurant.’ The main carriage configurations are as follows:
High-End Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, a total of 3 carriages. Each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 guests. The ends of the carriage are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins, and the compartments have sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
High-End Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin):Located in carriages 2–6 and 12–16, a total of 10 carriages. Each carriage has 10 4-person compartments, accommodating 40 guests. Each end of the carriage has 2 shower rooms, and the compartments have tea tables, storage bins, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
Youxiang Bojin:Standard four-person compartment, equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding and pillows, bed charging ports, reading lights, compartment TV, and free audio-visual content. The carriage has public toilets, washrooms, and shower rooms.
🚂 Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, without the hassle of changing cars and moving luggage along the way?Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage:Located in carriage 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, and entertainment rooms for tea drinking, singing, card games, and chatting.
Panda Dining Car:Located in carriage 8, offering 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving various meals.
Other Facilities:The train also has smoking areas, a medical room, and tea brewing rooms to meet basic living needs during the journey.
In short, no matter which room type you choose, you can handle most daily needs on the train without worrying about packing luggage and rushing every day.
🗺 ️ 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Itinerary Overview
This journey starts from Chengdu/Lanzhou, heads west deep into southern Xinjiang, then turns back north, connecting the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
Then this ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang Number’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang might be just right for you.Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluk, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluk Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluk – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jadengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Days 15–16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
This route covers highland lakes, snowy mountains and grasslands, canyon forests, ancient cities and villages, allowing you to experience the diverse scenery of Xinjiang in 16 days.
📅 Travel Time and Price Reference
It combines ‘hotel + transportation’ on the train, letting you travel west in a comfortable compartment, sightseeing during the day and resting on the train at night, saving you worry and effort.According to route information, the 2026 16-day northern and southern Xinjiang tour dates and prices are as follows:
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Copy and add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
Tour Dates
June 8, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 10, 2026
July 27, 2026
August 13, 2026
August 30, 2026
Prices by Carriage Type (RMB/person)
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Four-Person Compartment)
Upper berth:8480
Lower berth:9280
🐼 What is the Panda Special Train · Shifang Number?Zhenxiang Bojin (Standard Four-Person Compartment)
Upper berth:15780
Lower berth:16780
Zunxiang Zijing (High-End Four-Person Compartment)
Upper berth:27880
Lower berth:28880
💡 Warm Tips
The above are reference prices; actual prices may vary due to holidays, booking time, etc. Please refer to the signed formal contract for details.
🌄 Highlights Along the Way
1. Southern Xinjiang Charm and Pamir Plateau
Starting from Kashgar, you’ll delve into the Pamir Plateau, experiencing the tranquility of Baisha Mountain and Baisha Lake, gazing at snowy mountain reflections by Karakul Lake, and experiencing the winding grandeur of Panlong Ancient Road. Returning to Kashgar, stroll through the vibrant old city and feel the local customs.
The ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang Number’ is a themed tourist train launched in collaboration between China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government, operated by the Chengdu Passenger Transport Section, with its first departure on April 18, 2024. It is refitted from 25G passenger cars, initially running mainly on the Sichuan-Qinghai Railway, connecting attractions like the Sanxingdui Museum and Jiuzhaigou in western Sichuan. From 2025, it expanded to cross-provincial routes like Xinjiang and Northeast China, and was listed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism as a ‘Transport + Tourism’ integration demonstration project.2. Crossing the Tianshan Mountains, Galloping on Duku
The train will take you into the Tianshan Mountains, enjoying the unique landforms of the Tianshan Grand Canyon along the way. On the southern section of the Duku Highway, experience the wonder of ‘four seasons in one day.’ In summer, the Bayinbuluk Grassland is lush, an excellent spot for watching swans and sunsets.
3. Northern Xinjiang’s Picturesque Scenery: Kanas and Hemu
Venture deep into the Altai Mountains to visit the ‘picturesque’ Kanas Lake, feeling the changing lake and mountain scenery. In Hemu Village, admire the primitive wooden houses of the Tuva people and the curling smoke at dawn and dusk, as if stepping into a fairy tale world.
4. Eastern Xinjiang Classics and Flaming Land Charm
In the latter part of the journey, you’ll arrive in Urumqi to visit Tianshan Tianchi, known as the ‘Pearl of the Tianshan Mountains.’ Then head to Turpan to appreciate ancient wisdom at the Karez Well and experience the passion of the ‘Flaming Land’ at the Flaming Mountain.
💡 Registration and Fee Information
###Registration Method and Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep involvement in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the full travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, and tourist special trains, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep trips. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions’ humanities and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing thoughtful support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden costs, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She avoids assembly-line itineraries, only creating comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every friend from afar truly feels Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, enjoying a worry-free tour of magnificent Xinjiang. And Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep involvement in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the full travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, and tourist special trains, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep trips. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions’ humanities and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing thoughtful support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden costs, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She avoids assembly-line itineraries, only creating comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every friend from afar truly feels Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, enjoying a worry-free tour of magnificent Xinjiang. And Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep involvement in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the full travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
She is proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, and tourist special trains, familiar with local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep trips. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining Western Regions’ humanities and history, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing thoughtful support throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejecting hidden costs, treating people sincerely, and working professionally. She avoids assembly-line itineraries, only creating comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every friend from afar truly feels Xinjiang’s vast beauty and simple warmth, enjoying a worry-free tour of magnificent Xinjiang.
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. Consult Manager Wang Fei at 18095969599, phone and WeChat same number.
Fee Explanation
Fees typically include special train accommodation for the corresponding tier, local tourist buses, listed scenic spot entrance fees and scenic area transportation, some meals, guide and butler services, and travel accident insurance. Fees do not include round-trip transportation to the assembly point, personal expenses, optional activities, and single room supplements. Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract.
Travel Tips
Xinjiang is vast with long driving times; it’s recommended to prepare comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and common medications in advance. If force majeure factors like weather or road conditions occur during the trip, both parties can agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
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