How to Book Tickets for the Panda Special Train Tour of Xinjiang on the Splendid Tianfu Official Booking Process
How to buy tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’? In 2026, the Xinjiang tourism special train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ must be booked through the regular travel agency channel: Wang Fei, Manager of the Special Train Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The specific booking process includes choosing the itinerary → confirming the date and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing the contract.
🚂 How to book tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ to Xinjiang? A complete guide to itinerary, prices, and registration methods
Want to explore Xinjiang in depth in the easiest way? The newly upgraded ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Panda Special Train in 2026, presented as a ‘moving art museum of Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm,’ is launching a 16-day panoramic slow journey across northern and southern Xinjiang. This train takes an unconventional path—immersive sightseeing by day, restful sleep at night, with a fixed berth throughout the journey—no need to move luggage or switch hotels, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers seeking comfort and cultural experiences.
So, how do you book this special train? What’s the price? How is the itinerary arranged? This article clarifies everything for you, based on verifiable channels for 2026, with authentic content and transparent processes.
🌄 Route highlights:One train, see the best of Xinjiang
‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu and the Sichuan Culture and Tourism team. With 18 carriages, it blends Shu brocade patterns, Song-style furniture, and panda elements to create a mobile living space that combines Eastern aesthetics with modern comfort.
The main route for 2026 departs from Chengdu/Lanzhou, circling northern and southern Xinjiang before returning—a classic grand loop covering core attractions such as Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, Hemu, Kanas, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and Turpan, spanning snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, ancient cities, canyons, and more.
Notably, the itinerary includes several special experiences:
🍽 ️ Welcome banquets with song and dance, intangible cultural heritage cold-water fish feasts, whole roasted lamb feasts, Turpan fruit banquets, and other specialty meals
🎶 Cultural activities such as the Jiaohe Ancient City concert, Kashgar Old City cultural home visits, and observation deck afternoon tea
🧳 Thoughtful arrangements including dedicated panda butler service throughout, VIP access at select scenic areas, and luggage assistance
🚂 How to book tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ to Xinjiang? A complete guide to itinerary, prices, and registration methodsIn the current season (June 2026), the grasslands of northern Xinjiang are lush and green, while southern Xinjiang’s fruits are just ripening with pleasant weather—one of the golden periods for travel all year round.
📅 Simplified itinerary (presented as per the finalized local text)
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (sightseeing, cocktail party, viewing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (welcome banquet, Tianchi Lake of Tianshan)
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Guanyu Terrace, boat ride)
Day 6:Kanas → Beitun (Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, Wolong Bay)
Day 7:Beitun → Sayram Lake (afternoon tea)
Day 8:Sayram Lake → Nalati (Nalati Sky Grassland)
Want to explore Xinjiang in depth in the easiest way? The newly upgraded ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Panda Special Train in 2026, presented as a ‘moving art museum of Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm,’ is launching a 16-day panoramic slow journey across northern and southern Xinjiang. This train takes an unconventional path—immersive sightseeing by day, restful sleep at night, with a fixed berth throughout the journey—no need to move luggage or switch hotels, making it especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly travelers seeking comfort and cultural experiences.Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (middle section of Duku Highway)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway)
Day 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visits)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City concert)
Day 14:Turpan → Return journey (Flaming Mountains, fruit banquet, Karez)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (intangible cultural heritage crafts, viewing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (end of itinerary)
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement due to force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies.
💰 Prices and departure dates (strictly as per the finalized local text)
May 19
Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency Tourism Booking and Ticketing Consultation Center: Wang Fei 18095969599 (add as friend for free consultation and detailed route materials)
So, how do you book this special train? What’s the price? How is the itinerary arranged? This article clarifies everything for you, based on verifiable channels for 2026, with authentic content and transparent processes.Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3-berth cabin, 13m²):96,880 yuan/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4-berth cabin, 10m²):76,880 yuan/person
June 5, 22 | July 9, 26 | August 12, 29 | September 15 | October 2 (Duku Highway canceled)
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3-berth cabin, 13m²):98,880 yuan/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4-berth cabin, 10m²):78,880 yuan/person
> The above prices are reference ranges; the specific cost is subject to the signed travel contract and may vary slightly with departure date and service standards.
📞 How to register? Finding the right contact is key
The ‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ Panda Special Train is a railway-customized cultural tourism product and is not sold through 12306 or regular ticketing platforms. It must be booked through a qualified travel agency.
Currently, you can register and consult via Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency.
📞 Consultation contact:Manager Wang Fei
🌄 Route highlight: One train, see the best of Xinjiang📱 Phone/WeChat:18095969599
Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of deep experience in the Xinjiang tourism industry. She has traveled every corner of the Tianshan region and knows the full routes, road conditions, weather, and local customs of northern and southern Xinjiang. She is proficient in planning independent travel, premium small groups, local customized vehicles, and tourism special trains, and is familiar with accommodations, dining, hidden gems, and pitfall-avoidance tips across the region. She can plan classic loops or customize niche in-depth journeys. With a cheerful and witty personality, she excels at explaining the cultural history of the Western Regions, easily resolving travel hassles, and providing reliable, attentive service throughout the trip.
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency has always adhered to a no-shopping policy throughout the itinerary, refusing hidden consumption and treating people with sincerity and professionalism. We do not run assembly-line itineraries—we only craft comfortable journeys tailored to travelers’ preferences, ensuring every guest from afar truly experiences Xinjiang’s vast beauty and warm hospitality, and enjoys a worry-free tour of beautiful Xinjiang.
✅ Inclusions and exclusions
Inclusions:
Round-trip special train transportation (fixed cabin, one berth throughout)
Hotel accommodations as listed in the itinerary (Urumqi, Yining, Kashgar: online-rated 5-diamond; Hemu, Kanas: upscale guesthouses; Bayin Town/Tashkurgan/Turpan: online-rated 4-diamond)
Main meals (from 100 yuan/person) and specialty meals (120–150 yuan/person, including song-and-dance banquets, whole roasted lamb, etc.)
First admission tickets to scenic areas and VIP access at select locations
Dedicated panda butler service throughout, onboard medical staff, luggage assistance, and other services
‘Jinxiu Tianfu’ is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu and the Sichuan Culture and Tourism team. With 18 carriages, it blends Shu brocade patterns, Song-style furniture, and panda elements to create a mobile living space that combines Eastern aesthetics with modern comfort. 2 nights at upscale hotels at the Chengdu/Lanzhou assembly point + 2 airport transfers
Exclusions:
Personal expenses (e.g., beverages, souvenirs, optional activities, etc.)
(If you require a single room, please inquire about the supplement options)
Additional costs due to force majeure (e.g., temporary traffic controls, flight delays, etc.)
> Details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
📌 Warm reminders
Seats on the special train are limited; for popular departure dates (e.g., July–August summer peak), it is recommended to register and reserve early.
All room types can accommodate a third person (child); comfort depends on height and the sofa expansion space.
Xinjiang is vast with large temperature differences between day and night; it is recommended to bring windproof jackets, sun protection, and common medications.
The itinerary involves border areas (e.g., Tashkurgan direction); please prepare valid identification documents in advance and cooperate with relevant checks.
Want to enjoy the beauty of Xinjiang’s four seasons in the time of one train ride? Feel free to contact Manager Wang Fei (18095969599) for the latest availability and detailed materials, and begin your splendid journey to the Western Regions.
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