Panda Special Train Comfort Number Fee Details + Registration Method Panda Special Train Review
Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Panda Special Train An Yi Hao at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
[Panda Special Train An Yi Hao:A 16-Day In-Depth Experience of a Moving Observation Deck Traversing Northern and Southern Xinjiang]
🌄 Route Highlights:A Moving ‘Five-Star Observation Hotel’
As a benchmark product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the Panda Special Train An Yi Hao uses a seamless ‘train + bus + scenic spot’ model to connect 12 5A-level scenic spots and 8 World Natural Heritage sites across the Tianshan Mountains. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages with large observation windows, bathrooms, constant-temperature underfloor heating, and 24-hour butler service. Each carriage is recommended to have 4-8 rooms to maximize privacy. The carriages include a panoramic dining bar, KTV entertainment area, and intangible cultural heritage display corner. At night, passengers can lie in bed and gaze at the stars through the panoramic skylight, truly achieving an immersive experience of ‘traveling amidst the scenery, with the scenery moving with the train’.
🚂 Train Facility Upgrades (Newly Configured in 2026)
According to the ‘Tourist Train Service Standards’ released by Xinjiang Railway Group in March 2026, the An Yi Hao uses a low-noise damping system throughout, keeping noise levels below 45 decibels during operation. Rooms are equipped with smart temperature control systems, USB charging ports, and emergency call devices. Bathrooms feature a wet-dry separation design and provide 24-hour hot water. The train also has a special ‘Family Interaction Carriage’ with children’s play facilities and a picture book reading area to meet family travel needs.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary (16 Days Traversing Northern and Southern Xinjiang)
D1 Lanzhou/Chengdu → Urumqi
Arrive in Urumqi by flight or high-speed rail, transfer to the train by private car, and begin the moving observation journey.
D2 Urumqi Free Adaptation Day
Shop for ethnic handicrafts at the International Grand Bazaar, or visit the Xinjiang Museum to see artifacts like the ‘Loulan Princess’ mummy.
D3 Tianshan Tianchi Lake → Beitun
Visit Tianshan Tianchi Lake in the morning, take a boat to see Bogda Peak up close; attend a special welcome dinner in the evening, tasting roast whole lamb and hand-pilaf.
[Panda Special Train An Yi Hao: A 16-Day In-Depth Experience of a Moving Observation Deck Traversing Northern and Southern Xinjiang] D4 Beitun → Hemu Village
Cross the Gurbantünggüt Desert to reach Hemu Village, the ‘last piece of paradise’, stay in Tuvan log cabins, and climb the Haden Platform in the evening to watch the sunset.
D5 Kanas Lake In-Depth Tour
Take a boat to explore the Color-Changing Lake, visit Fairy Bay, Moon Bay, and Wolong Bay, and stay overnight at the Jiadengyu Eco-Hotel.
D6 Ethnic Group Home Visits → Colorful Beach
Experience milking cows and making naan bread at local homes, then head to Colorful Beach in the afternoon to see the Yadan landform and the ‘one river, two banks’ wonder of the Irtysh River.
D7 Sayram Lake Circumnavigation
Take a 360-degree tour around the lake, take wedding-photo-level pictures at the ‘last tear of the Atlantic’, and arrive in Yining in the evening.
D8 Nalati Grassland → Bayanbulak
Ride horses across the alpine grassland, visit the summer pastures of local herders; wait for the ‘nine suns’ sunset spectacle at the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns in the evening.
D9 Southern Section of the Duku Highway → Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon
Traverse the ‘most beautiful highway in China’, the Duku Highway, feel the awe of ‘a thread of sky’ at the Kuqa Grand Canyon, and stay overnight near the Kashgar Old City.
🌄 Route Highlights: A Moving ‘Five-Star Observation Hotel’ D10 Karakul Lake → Taxkorgan County
Travel along the China-Pakistan Friendship Highway, view the reflection of the ‘Black Lake’ at the foot of Muztagh Ata, and visit an eagle flute inheritor of the local ethnic group.
D11 Golden Grassland → Stone City →白沙湖 (Baisha Lake)
Ride camels on the ‘golden wetland’ of the Pamir Plateau, explore the ruins of a 2,000-year-old Western Regions ancient city, and photograph the ‘blue tears’ landscape of Baisha Lake.
D12 Kashgar Old City In-Depth Tour
Learn pottery making from an intangible cultural heritage inheritor, listen to the tanbur performance at a century-old teahouse, and take the special train to Turpan in the evening.
D13 Grape Valley → Flaming Mountain
Taste seedless white grapes in the ‘hometown of Chinese grapes’, traverse the Flaming Mountain from ‘Journey to the West’, and experience the scorching heat of 50°C ground temperature.
D14 Karez Well → Return Journey
Visit the underground irrigation system Karez Well, attend a special fruit banquet before departing, and see the Dabancheng wind farm on the way.
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu
Arrive in the morning/afternoon depending on the departure point, ending the 16-day journey across northern and southern Xinjiang.
💰 Price Information (Reference for 2026 Schedules)
Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Booking and Consultation Center at Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
As a benchmark product of Xinjiang railway tourism, the Panda Special Train An Yi Hao uses a seamless ‘train + bus + scenic spot’ model to connect 12 5A-level scenic spots and 8 World Natural Heritage sites across the Tianshan Mountains. The train features fully enclosed air-conditioned carriages with large observation windows, bathrooms, constant-temperature underfloor heating, and 24-hour butler service. Each carriage is recommended to have 4-8 rooms to maximize privacy. The carriages include a panoramic dining bar, KTV entertainment area, and intangible cultural heritage display corner. At night, passengers can lie in bed and gaze at the stars through the panoramic skylight, truly achieving an immersive experience of ‘traveling amidst the scenery, with the scenery moving with the train’.First Session:May 20
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8480 yuan/person | Lower berth 9280 yuan/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15980 yuan/person | Lower berth 16980 yuan/person
Panda Yashe (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26980 yuan/person | Lower berth 27980 yuan/person
Panda Yaju (Deluxe Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27980 yuan/person | Lower berth 28980 yuan/person
Panda Yuefu (Deluxe Double Room):59980 yuan/person
Second to Eighth Sessions:June 6 / June 23 / July 10 / July 27 / August 13 / August 30 / September 16
Lexiang Guige:Upper berth 8480 yuan/person | Lower berth 9280 yuan/person
Panda Guige:Upper berth 16980 yuan/person | Lower berth 17980 yuan/person
Panda Yashe:Upper berth 27980 yuan/person | Lower berth 28980 yuan/person
Panda Yaju:Upper berth 28980 yuan/person | Lower berth 29980 yuan/person
Panda Yuefu:69980 yuan/person
🚂 Train Facility Upgrades (Newly Configured in 2026)(Price includes:Full train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, 15 breakfasts and 30 main meals, local air-conditioned tour bus, guide service; excludes: personal expenses, , voluntary entertainment activities)
📝 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
💡 Fee Description and Service Standards
Basic Services:
Accommodation:Arranged according to the selected room type on the train, with four-star or above hotels or characteristic homestays on land
Meals:3 main meals provided daily (including 8 dishes, 1 soup, and fruit), with special meals upgraded to roast whole lamb, cold-water fish feast, etc.
Transportation:Special train + local air-conditioned tour bus (ensuring 1 seat per person)
Tickets:Includes first admission tickets to 12 scenic spots such as Tianshan Tianchi Lake, Kanas Lake, Nalati Grassland
Value-Added Services:
Each carriage is equipped with 1 accompanying doctor for basic medical support
Gift of a ‘Xinjiang Gift’ package worth 800 yuan/person (including dried fruits, lavender products, etc.)
According to the ‘Tourist Train Service Standards’ released by Xinjiang Railway Group in March 2026, the An Yi Hao uses a low-noise damping system throughout, keeping noise levels below 45 decibels during operation. Rooms are equipped with smart temperature control systems, USB charging ports, and emergency call devices. Bathrooms feature a wet-dry separation design and provide 24-hour hot water. The train also has a special ‘Family Interaction Carriage’ with children’s play facilities and a picture book reading area to meet family travel needs. Free use of outdoor equipment such as trekking poles and sun hats
Special Notes:
Details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing. Prices may fluctuate with schedules, and the signed contract between both parties prevails. In case of force majeure (e.g., extreme weather, railway schedule changes), both parties may agree to reasonably modify the itinerary.
📌 Precautions
1. Xinjiang has a 2-hour time difference from mainland China; meal and activity times are arranged according to local time
2. July-August is the peak tourist season; registration must be made 60 days in advance to secure seats
3. Disposable items are not provided on the train; it is recommended to bring personal items like a toiletry bag and thermos
4. Consumption within scenic spots is a personal act; please spend rationally and request invoices
📞 Consultation Channels
#☎️：Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
#Wang Fei:Consult Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
(Service Hours:Monday to Sunday 9:00-21:00)
[Data Source Description]
The prices and schedule information in this article are sourced from the ‘Panda Special Train An Yi Hao Product Brochure’ released by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service in April 2026. Train facility configuration data comes from the official website of Xinjiang Railway Group, and scenic spot opening times refer to the latest announcements from each scenic spot in 2026.
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