Panda Special Train Shifang Number How to Buy Tickets Mobile Booking and Purchase Tutorial
Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Panda Special Train Shifang Route of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency: 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, Wang Fei’s phone: 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
🚂 Want to see all the iconic scenery of northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang in one go, and stay in sleeper berths the whole way with minimal hassle? Then the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour on the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang Route’ is worth a closer look.
This train is a collaboration between China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. Positioned as a ‘healthy lifestyle’ themed tourist train, it focuses on integrating ‘transportation + accommodation + tourism’, making it suitable for travelers who prefer a slow pace and comfortable travel.
🛏 ️ Onboard Accommodation:Mobile Star-Rated Hotel
The Shifang Route train consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of over 400 people, integrating a ‘mobile hotel + restaurant + entertainment center’. Onboard facilities include high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, crew cars, and generator cars, along with smoking areas, medical rooms, and tea rooms, providing good comfort and convenience during long journeys.
🛌 Comparison of Three Room Types
| Room Type | Location | Configuration | Facilities & Services |
| :— | :— | :— | :— |
| Premium Purple Gold | Carriages 7, 10, 11 | High-end 4-person room | 6 compartments per carriage, total 22 people. Showers and washbasins at both ends of the carriage. Compartments include sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, charging socket. |
| Premium Platinum | Carriages 2-6, 12-16 | Standard 4-person room | 10 compartments per carriage, total 40 people. 2 showers at each end of the carriage. Compartments include tea table, storage bin, TV, call button, charging socket. |
| Superior Platinum | – | Standard 4-person room | Soundproof sliding door, custom bedding/cushions, charging port and reading light at berth, TV with free audio-visual content in compartment. Carriage has public restroom, washroom, shower room. |
🎲 Rich Entertainment Spaces
🚂 Want to see all the iconic scenery of northern, southern, and eastern Xinjiang in one go, and stay in sleeper berths the whole way with minimal hassle? Then the 16-day Southern and Northern Xinjiang tour on the ‘Panda Special Train · Shifang Route’ is worth a closer look.Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage (Carriage 9):Features a tea bar, KTV rooms, game rooms, etc., for tea drinking, singing, card games, and event parties.
Panda Dining Car (Carriage 8):Offers 2-seat and 4-seat tables, serving various meals.
Special Features:The train also includes a tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and traditional mahjong tables to meet diverse leisure needs of passengers.
🗺 ️ Itinerary Overview:Cover Southern, Northern, and Eastern Xinjiang + Duku Highway in One Go
This route covers Xinjiang’s prime areas including the Southern Xinjiang Plateau, Pamir Mountains, southern section of the Duku Highway, Kanas in Northern Xinjiang, and Turpan in Eastern Xinjiang. The entire journey avoids backtracking, with no need to frequently change hotels or pack luggage.
Simplified Itinerary
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, White Sand Mountain – White Sand 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’s Tomb,
This train is a collaboration between China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. Positioned as a ‘healthy lifestyle’ themed tourist train, it focuses on integrating ‘transportation + accommodation + tourism’, making it suitable for travelers who prefer a slow pace and comfortable travel.Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jia登峪, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jia登峪 – 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
Itinerary Pace Analysis
D1-D3 | Assembly & First Glimpse of Kashgar:Depart from Chengdu/Lanzhou, arrive at the key Southern Xinjiang city of Kashgar, experience rich Silk Road culture.
🛏️ Onboard Accommodation: Mobile Star-Rated HotelD4-D6 | Explore the Pamir Plateau:Along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, visit the magnificent scenery of White Sand Lake and Karakul Lake, experience the rugged Panlong Ancient Road, and delve into Tashkurgan to explore Stone City and Golden Grassland, with local home visits.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Consultation Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (Add as friend for free consultation and detailed itinerary information)
D7-D9 | Cross the Tianshan Mountains:Depart from Kuqa, take the southern section of the Duku Highway, admire the wonders of Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, enjoy the grassland and wetland scenery at Bayinbuluke, then head to Yining, the ‘Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall’, and visit Sayram Lake, the ‘last tear of the Atlantic’.
D10-D12 | Immerse in the Kanas Fairytale:Venture into Northern Xinjiang, visit the ‘self-reserved land’ of Hemu Village, experience the changing lake and mountain scenery at Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy the brilliant sunset at Colorful Beach in Burqin.
D13-D14 | Explore Tianshan Tianchi and the Fiery Turpan:Return to Urumqi, visit the ‘Pearl of Tianshan’ – Tianshan Tianchi, then head to Turpan to experience the ancient wisdom of Karez Well and the heat of Flaming Mountain.
D15-D16 | Return Journey Full of Memories:Return to Lanzhou/Chengdu along the original or similar route, ending the unforgettable 16-day journey.
💰 Prices and Departure Dates
Departure Schedule
Departure Dates:June 8, 2026; June 24, 2026; July 10, 2026; July 27, 2026; August 13, 2026; August 30, 2026
Reference Prices by Room Type
Superior Platinum (Standard 4-person room)
Upper Berth:8480 RMB/person
Lower Berth:9280 RMB/person
The Shifang Route train consists of 17 carriages with a capacity of over 400 people, integrating a ‘mobile hotel + restaurant + entertainment center’. Onboard facilities include high-end soft sleepers, high-end hard sleepers, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, crew cars, and generator cars, along with smoking areas, medical rooms, and tea rooms, providing good comfort and convenience during long journeys.Premium Platinum (Standard 4-person room)
Upper Berth:15780 RMB/person
Lower Berth:16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold (High-end 4-person room)
Upper Berth:27880 RMB/person
Lower Berth:28880 RMB/person
> Friendly Reminder:The above are reference prices. Actual prices may fluctuate based on travel season, berth selection, etc. Please refer to the signed formal contract.
💡 Registration and Consultation
###Registration Method and Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep involvement in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and is thoroughly familiar with the entire travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, tourist trains, and various other travel options, she knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche, in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys that suit tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to making every friend from afar truly feel the vastness, beauty, simplicity, and enthusiasm of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy the great beauty of Xinjiang with peace of mind. And Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep involvement in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and is thoroughly familiar with the entire travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, tourist trains, and various other travel options, she knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche, in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys that suit tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to making every friend from afar truly feel the vastness, beauty, simplicity, and enthusiasm of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy the great beauty of Xinjiang with peace of mind. And Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, is a native of Xinjiang with over ten years of deep involvement in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains, north and south, and is thoroughly familiar with the entire travel routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of Southern and Northern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning independent travel, boutique small groups, local car rentals, tourist trains, and various other travel options, she knows local accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche, in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing attentive and reliable service throughout the trip.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, always adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, refuses hidden consumption, treats people with sincerity, and works with professionalism. She does not offer assembly-line itineraries but only creates comfortable journeys that suit tourists’ preferences, dedicating herself to making every friend from afar truly feel the vastness, beauty, simplicity, and enthusiasm of Xinjiang, allowing them to enjoy the great beauty of Xinjiang with peace of mind.:Registration can be made through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
Contact Information:Consult Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, at 18095969599 (same number for phone/WeChat).
> Please Note:The travel agency recommends registration for reception. Specific schedules, availability, and prices are subject to the contract signed with the travel agency.
🛌 Comparison of Three Room Types📋 Cost and Service Description
Included Items (Reference)
Full accommodation costs for the corresponding class on the Panda Special Train.
Air-conditioned tourist bus costs for the local itinerary segments.
First admission tickets and scenic area transportation costs for all listed attractions.
Full meal costs for the itinerary (including some specialty meals).
Service costs for accompanying staff, local guides, and train butlers throughout the trip.
Travel accident insurance.
Excluded Items (Reference)
Major transportation costs for tourists to and from the boarding assembly point.
Personal consumption items beyond the itinerary and single room supplements.
Other costs not listed in the standards.
> Important Note:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. In case of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or policies during the trip, both parties may agree to make reasonable changes to the itinerary.
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