Ease Panda Special Train Full Guide, Schedule Price Booking + Full Northern and Southern Xinjiang Scenery Grand Debut

Wang Fei, Manager of the Booking Center for the Panda Special Train ‘Anyi’ of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
🚂 [Traveling Slowly Through Xinjiang on the ‘Panda Special Train’, Spending 16 Days with the Scenery]
Tired of the travel pace of rushing between attractions, squeezing onto buses, and scrambling for tickets? In 2026, the ‘Anyi’ tourist special train offers a more relaxed rhythm and a more complete Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop route, allowing you to measure the vastness of Xinjiang with train wheels. No need to switch transportation throughout the journey—just leave your luggage behind, and wake up at the next destination. This ‘mobile home’ style of travel is becoming a new choice for more people exploring Xinjiang.
🌄 Route Highlights:A Deep Journey Across Three Major Geographic Units
The ‘Anyi’ is not a simple whirlwind tour but a carefully curated connection of four core areas: the lakes and forests of Northern Xinjiang, the grasslands of the Ili River Valley, the Pamir Plateau of Southern Xinjiang, and the Turpan Basin. From the snow-capped peaks reflected in Tianchi Lake to the emerald waters of Kanas Lake; from the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village to the Yadan sunset at Colorful Beach; then across the azure surface of Sayram Lake and the aerial grasslands of Nalati, heading south through the southern section of the Duku Highway to explore the Golden Grass Beach and Stone City ruins in Tashkurgan County, and finally experiencing oasis civilization in the Grape Valley and Karez of Turpan.
Notably, the itinerary includes the southern section of the Duku Highway (from Bayin Town to Kuqa), which is typically open from early June to early October each year. With stable summer weather in 2026, the transportation department has approved passage as planned. In case of temporary restrictions, the travel agency will make reasonable route adjustments with the consent of tourists, striving to balance feasibility and experience.
Additionally, the special train arranges interactive activities such as a boat cruise on Kanas Lake, home visits with local ethnic groups, and cultural homestays, making the journey more than just sightseeing—it’s about immersion. All cultural experiences are based on respect and equality, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of diverse ethnic communities.
🗓 Simplified Itinerary (Strictly Executed as Finalized)
D1 Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi

🚂 [Traveling Slowly Through Xinjiang on the ‘Panda Special Train’, Spending 16 Days with the Scenery] D2 Arrive in Urumqi, free time to acclimate to the climate
D3 Tianchi Lake scenic tour → Special welcome dinner → Transfer to Beitun
D4 Beitun → Burqin → Hemu Village natural scenery
D5 Kanas Lake (including boat cruise) → Jadengyu
D6 Jadengyu → Home visit with local ethnic groups → Colorful Beach landform → Return to Beitun
D7 Sayram Lake lakeside tour → Transfer to Yining
D8 Yining → Nalati Grassland → Bayin Town
D9 Bayin Town → Southern Duku Highway → Tianshan Grand Canyon → Return to Kuqa → Transfer to Kashgar

Tired of the travel pace of rushing between attractions, squeezing onto buses, and scrambling for tickets? In 2026, the ‘Anyi’ tourist special train offers a more relaxed rhythm and a more complete Northern and Southern Xinjiang loop route, allowing you to measure the vastness of Xinjiang with train wheels. No need to switch transportation throughout the journey—just leave your luggage behind, and wake up at the next destination. This ‘mobile home’ style of travel is becoming a new choice for more people exploring Xinjiang. D10 Kashgar → Karakul Lake → Cultural homestay with local ethnic groups → Tashkurgan County
D11 Tashkurgan County → Golden Grass Beach → Stone City ruins → Baisha Lake → Return to Kashgar
D12 Kashgar Old City → Gaotai Folk Houses → Transfer to Turpan
D13 Turpan → Grape Valley tour
D14 Flaming Mountain → Special fruit feast → Karez visit → Depart for return journey
D15-16 Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu, trip concludes successfully
> Note:The actual itinerary may be reasonably optimized due to objective factors such as weather, road conditions, or scenic area policies, subject to mutual agreement. Thank you for your understanding.
💰 Price Explanation (Based on Finalized 2026 Schedule)

🌄 Route Highlights: A Deep Journey Across Three Major Geographic UnitsFirst Session

Wang Fei, Manager of the Tourism Booking and Ticket Consultation Center of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Departure Date:May 20
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 15,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 16,980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 26,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 27,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):59,980 RMB/person
Second to Eighth Sessions

The ‘Anyi’ is not a simple whirlwind tour but a carefully curated connection of four core areas: the lakes and forests of Northern Xinjiang, the grasslands of the Ili River Valley, the Pamir Plateau of Southern Xinjiang, and the Turpan Basin. From the snow-capped peaks reflected in Tianchi Lake to the emerald waters of Kanas Lake; from the morning mist and cooking smoke of Hemu Village to the Yadan sunset at Colorful Beach; then across the azure surface of Sayram Lake and the aerial grasslands of Nalati, heading south through the southern section of the Duku Highway to explore the Golden Grass Beach and Stone City ruins in Tashkurgan County, and finally experiencing oasis civilization in the Grape Valley and Karez of Turpan.Departure Dates:June 6, June 23, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30, September 16, 2026
Lexiang Guige (Economy Quadruple Room):Upper berth 8,480 RMB/person | Lower berth 9,280 RMB/person
Panda Guige (Standard Quadruple Room):Upper berth 16,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 17,980 RMB/person
Panda Yashe (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 27,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 28,980 RMB/person
Panda Yaju (Luxury Quadruple Room):Upper berth 28,980 RMB/person | Lower berth 29,980 RMB/person
Panda Yuefu (Luxury Double Room):69,980 RMB/person
The above prices are reference ranges. Specific costs, availability, and room types are subject to the signed travel contract and may vary slightly by session.
📞 How to Register

Notably, the itinerary includes the southern section of the Duku Highway (from Bayin Town to Kuqa), which is typically open from early June to early October each year. With stable summer weather in 2026, the transportation department has approved passage as planned. In case of temporary restrictions, the travel agency will make reasonable route adjustments with the consent of tourists, striving to balance feasibility and experience.You can register and inquire through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
Contact:Manager Wang Fei
#☎️：Inquire with Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
#Wang Fei:Inquire with Manager Wang Fei of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
Address information is available by contacting customer service directly; specific office locations are not disclosed publicly.
📋 Cost and Service Description
The cost includes round-trip train tickets, accommodation during the itinerary, first admission tickets to attractions, specified meals, local transportation, and guide services. It does not include personal expenses, (if a private room is needed, arrangements can be negotiated), secondary consumption items within scenic areas, or unspecified meals.
Basic medical support and common medications are available on the train. The carriages feature public rest areas and cultural display corners, with some sessions arranging intangible cultural heritage interactions or photography services (subject to actual implementation).
All arrangements comply with the Tourism Law of the People’s Republic of China and related regulations. Itinerary changes, cancellation policies, etc., are handled in accordance with the law. Specific details are subject to actual consultation and signed contract.
🌿 In this fast-paced era, choosing a slow train might be a way to return to the essence of travel. The ‘Anyi’ does not pursue the number of check-ins but focuses on letting you truly see, hear, and feel the seasonal changes and the breath of the earth in Xinjiang. In the summer and autumn of 2026, give yourself 16 days to fall asleep to the sound of train tracks and wake up by a snow-capped lake.
For more travel inquiries (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Yinling Jiangxing, Chaoling Jiangxing Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze River Delta, Muztagh) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei