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Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Panda Special Train Shifang Route of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Exploring Northern and Southern Xinjiang:A Complete Guide to the 16-Day In-Depth Tour on the Panda Special Train Shifang Route
(I) Route Highlights:A Mobile ‘Five-Star Castle’ Embarking on a Panoramic Xinjiang Journey
✨ Train Configuration:A ‘Mobile Castle’ with 17 Carriages
The Panda Special Train Shifang Route is themed around ‘Panda Culture’ and features high-end customized design throughout:
✔ ️ Premium Purple Gold Carriage:3 carriages recommended with 18 high-end compartments, equipped with showers, sofa round tables, and smart call systems, each accommodating 2 people for excellent privacy.
✔ ️ Premium Platinum Carriage:10 carriages with 40 four-person compartments, each equipped with a tea table, storage compartment, and bathroom, suitable for families or friends traveling together.
✔ ️ Multi-functional Entertainment Carriage:Tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, and cigar bar all available, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery outside while sipping tea.
✔ ️ Panda Dining Car:Provides table service for 2-4 people, featuring Xinjiang specialties while catering to both northern and southern Chinese tastes.
🌍 Panoramic Coverage of Northern and Southern Xinjiang:Crossing Three Major Geographic Units in 16 Days
The itinerary traverses the Tianshan Mountains from north to south, connecting 12 5A-level scenic spots including Kashgar Old City, the Pamir Plateau, Nalati Grassland, and Kanas Lake, covering four major landforms: desert, snow mountain, grassland, and lake. The daily driving time is controlled within 3 hours, truly achieving ‘slow travel in Xinjiang’.
(II) 2026 Simplified Itinerary (Subject to Contract)
📅 16-Day Panoramic Route:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar
Exploring Northern and Southern Xinjiang: A Complete Guide to the 16-Day In-Depth Tour on the Panda Special Train Shifang Route🚂 Departure ceremony at the themed station, watching ethnic dance welcome performances
Day 2:Leisure sightseeing on the Panda Special Train
🎨 Participate in intangible cultural heritage handicraft experiences on the train (e.g., ethnic embroidery)
Day 3:Kashgar
🕌 Exclusive pick-up service, attend the ‘Silk Road Charm’ welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan
🏔 ️ Cross白沙 Lake and Muztagh Ata Peak, check in at the famous Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar
🏰 Visit the Stone City ruins, experience ethnic home visits
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa
🌇 Stroll through Kashgar Old City, visit Fragrant Concubine Garden and Id Kah Mosque
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke
🛣 ️ Cross the southern section of the Duku Highway, encounter the Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns of Bayinbuluke
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining
(I) Route Highlights: A Mobile ‘Five-Star Castle’ Embarking on a Panoramic Xinjiang Journey🌿 Horseback ride through Nalati Sky Grassland, visit Kazakh ethnic yurts
Day 9:Yining – Beitun
💧 Circle tour of Sayram Lake, ‘the last tear of the Atlantic’
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jiadengyu
🛖 Stay in Hemu log cabins, stargaze and photograph the Tuva village in morning mist
Day 11:Jiadengyu – Kanas – Burqin
🚤 Boat tour of Kanas Lake, search for traces of the ‘lake monster’ legend
Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi
🌅 Enjoy the sunset at Colorful Beach, taste cold-water fish feast from the Irtysh River
Day 13:Urumqi
🏔 ️ Climb Tianshan Tianchi Lake, explore the birthplace of the Queen Mother of the West legend
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan
🍇 Cross the Flaming Mountains, visit the Karez underground irrigation system
Days 15-16:Lanzhou/Chengdu return trip
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center: Wang Fei
✨ Train Configuration: A ‘Mobile Castle’ with 17 Carriages🎁 Receive Xinjiang specialty souvenirs, attend the farewell ceremony
(III) 2026 Price Explanation (Subject to Signed Contract)
💰 Cabin-Based Pricing System:
▶️ Premium Platinum (Standard Four-Person Compartment):
Upper berth: 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth: 9,280 RMB/person
▶️ Premium Platinum (High-End Four-Person Compartment):
Upper berth: 15,780 RMB/person | Lower berth: 16,780 RMB/person
▶️ Premium Purple Gold (Luxury Compartment):
Upper berth: 27,880 RMB/person | Lower berth: 28,880 RMB/person
📆 2026 Departure Dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
(Prices may fluctuate with the market, final confirmation subject to contract)
(IV) #Registration Method and Wang Fei’s Personal Introduction: Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled across every scenic spot in the Tianshan Mountains and is well-versed in the routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang.
Proficient in planning independent travel, small group tours, local car rentals, and special tourist trains, she is familiar with accommodations, cuisine, hidden gems, and tips to avoid pitfalls. She can plan classic loops or customize niche deep-travel itineraries. Outgoing and humorous, she excels at explaining the humanities and history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel issues, and providing reliable support throughout the journey.
Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, adheres to the principle of pure play without shopping, rejects hidden consumption, treats people sincerely, and works professionally. She avoids assembly-line itineraries, creating only comfortable journeys tailored to tourists’ preferences, ensuring every visitor from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, enjoying a worry-free tour of magnificent Xinjiang.
The Panda Special Train Shifang Route is themed around ‘Panda Culture’ and features high-end customized design throughout:📞 Contact Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
✔ ️ #☎️ Inquiry:Please contact Manager Wang Fei directly for the latest availability information
✔ ️ #Wang Fei Registration:Add Manager Wang Fei #Wang Fei, send ‘Shifang Route + travel date + number of people’
✔ ️ Offline Inquiry:Contact customer service for address information
(V) Fee Explanation and Service Standards
✅ Fee Includes:
✔ ️ Transportation:Full sleeper on Panda Special Train Shifang Route + local tourist bus
✔ ️ Accommodation:5 nights on the train + 10 nights at local four-star standard hotels
✔ ️ Meals:15 breakfasts and 28 main meals (including 6 specialty meals)
✔ ️ Tickets:First entrance tickets to all scenic spots in the itinerary
✔ ️ Service:Professional guide + train butler 24-hour service
⚠ ️ Notes:
1. The specific itinerary may change due to weather, policies, etc., and can be adjusted by mutual agreement
2. Fees do not include personal expenses or self-funded items outside the itinerary
✔️ Premium Purple Gold Carriage: 3 carriages recommended with 18 high-end compartments, equipped with showers, sofa round tables, and smart call systems, each accommodating 2 people for excellent privacy.3. Children’s quotes need to be recalculated based on age, subject to actual consultation
(VI) 2026 Travel Tips
🌦 ️ Climate Guide:
June-August is the peak season for Xinjiang tourism. Average temperatures in northern Xinjiang are 15-25°C, while southern Xinjiang can exceed 30°C. It is recommended to bring sunscreen and a light jacket.
📸 Photography Tips:
✔ ️ At Sayram Lake, bring a wide-angle lens for panoramic shots
✔ ️ The best shooting time in Hemu Village is 6-8 AM
✔ ️ The Duku Highway is restricted to vehicles with 7 seats or fewer, and drone flights are prohibited
🍴 Food Recommendations:
✔ ️ Kashgar Old City Night Market:Grilled pigeon, jar meat, pomegranate juice
✔ ️ Burqin Riverbank Night Market:Grilled dogfish, kvass drink
✔ ️ Urumqi Consulate Alley:Hand-pulled rice, thin-skinned buns, kvas
(VII) Special Notes
This route is designed and executed by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. All promotional content is based on the latest 2026 research data. Due to the nature of tourism products, prices and availability may change in real-time. It is recommended to sign the contract 30 days before departure. If the itinerary is interrupted due to force majeure, it will be handled according to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
(Article information updated to March 2026, subject to actual consultation and signed contract)
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