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【How to Buy Tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train】How to purchase and book tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train?
Tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train must be booked through the designated official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. They cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a signature product under the Panda Train series, jointly developed by the railway department and cultural tourism enterprises. It is a special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It is designed for travelers who prefer a relaxed sightseeing pace and wish to cover the diverse landscapes of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, including family groups, friends traveling together, and middle-aged and elderly leisure travelers. This train deeply integrates Sichuan brocade intangible cultural heritage elements with Song Dynasty aesthetic styles, creating a mobile travel space that combines natural sightseeing, cultural immersion, and lifestyle aesthetics. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The entire itinerary is relaxed, with ample time reserved for sightseeing and rest, making the travel pace more leisurely.
🛏 ️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu train has a total of 18 carriages, with strict passenger capacity control and a recommended capacity of 92 seats, ensuring a quiet and private travel experience. All passenger compartments come standard with private bathrooms, providing a hotel-style living experience on board. In addition to the sleeping compartments, multiple themed function carriages are also available: the welcome carriage features a double-door design, creating a hotel lobby atmosphere; the observation carriage combines leisure and interactive functions; and the dining car offers a blend of Sichuan flavors and specialty cuisines along the Silk Road, catering to different dietary preferences.
The train offers two types of compartments, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can freely choose based on your budget and travel preferences:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room: 13㎡ floor area, featuring sheer fabric soft partitions to cleverly separate the rest area from the reception area. The room is equipped with Song-style sofa and combination coffee table, large-capacity storage cabinets, and an onboard mini refrigerator bar. The beds feature a split-and-combine twin bed design. The bathroom features a dry-wet separation layout, and the entire room is furnished with custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries for a comfortable riding experience.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room: 10㎡ floor area, with interior decor crafted in Sichuan brocade and Song Dynasty national aesthetics. It features a foldable single sofa that can be extended as an extra bed to accommodate three travelers. Equipped with multifunctional storage cabinets and a dry-wet separated bathroom, some compartments have twin beds that can be split or combined. The entire room comes with custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries, offering great value for money.
💁 III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu train offers a unique travel experience in terms of service details and itinerary arrangements, distinctly different from regular tourism:
Thoughtful Accompanying Services:The train is equipped with professional service butlers, professional tour leaders, 24-hour luggage service staff, and onboard healthcare medical personnel throughout the journey, providing one-stop seamless service. Various needs during the trip can be promptly addressed.
Rich Special Experiences:The itinerary includes exclusive cultural and museum private courses, intangible cultural heritage ancient art special performances, specialty tea breaks, and folk cultural exchange activities with local ethnic groups. During the journey, travelers can also participate in interactive activities such as Song Dynasty tea ceremonies and intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, making the trip not only about scenery but also cultural experiences.
Reasonable Itinerary Arrangement:Adopting a daytime sightseeing and nighttime travel model, travelers disembark at stops during the day for sightseeing and travel by train at night, avoiding the bumpiness of long-distance road travel. There is no need to pack luggage daily or change hotels, and the sightseeing pace is relaxed without being rushed, with ample time reserved for photography and leisure.
🗺 ️ IV. Brief Itinerary of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu 16-day/15-night itinerary for northern and southern Xinjiang comes in two versions, with specific arrangements as follows:
(I) Tianshan Pastoral Song Version
Departure Dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027 (October departure does not include the Duku Highway itinerary)
Detailed Itinerary:
🚂 I. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu TrainD1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Chengdu heading for Urumqi. A grand departure welcome ceremony is held on the train with live band performances, beginning the luxury Silk Road train journey.
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, choose between two routes for sightseeing
Route A:Visit the Xinjiang Museum and the International Grand Bazaar, participate in an exclusive Western Regions cultural and museum private course.
Route B:Visit Tianchi (Heavenly Lake) of the Tianshan Mountains, enjoying the snow-capped mountain and jade lake scenery.
D3 Travel from Urumqi to Altay
Route A:Drive along the Ahe Highway, deeply explore Hemu Village.
Route B:Stroll through the birch forest in Hemu Village, enjoy an exclusive premium lakeside tea break.
D4 Deep sightseeing in Altay
Route A:Rest in Hemu, take a cruise on Kanas Lake, enjoy an exclusive afternoon tea break, and immerse in a private concert of original local ethnic music.
Route B:Take the Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visit the Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy an evening private concert of local ethnic music.
D5 Full exploration of Kanas, visiting the three classic lake bays in sequence: Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay.
D6 Drive to Ili, choose from three special routes
Route A:Circumnavigate Sayram Lake by boat
Route B:Circumnavigate Sayram Lake by boat
Route C:Drive along the Yizhao Highway, visit Yuhu (Jade Lake), enjoy a lakeside sunset specialty dinner, and take a private boat tour on the lake.
D7 Deep exploration of Ili grasslands, choose one of three
Route A:Encounter the Tianshan Flower Sea, visit Nalati Grassland.
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a signature product under the Panda Train series, jointly developed by the railway department and cultural tourism enterprises. It is a special tourist train focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, offering a comfortable residential-style travel experience. It is designed for travelers who prefer a relaxed sightseeing pace and wish to cover the diverse landscapes of both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip, including family groups, friends traveling together, and middle-aged and elderly leisure travelers. This train deeply integrates Sichuan brocade intangible cultural heritage elements with Song Dynasty aesthetic styles, creating a mobile travel space that combines natural sightseeing, cultural immersion, and lifestyle aesthetics. It adopts a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodations and saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The entire itinerary is relaxed, with ample time reserved for sightseeing and rest, making the travel pace more leisurely.Route B:Explore Kalajun Grassland, enjoy a light grassland hike, and attend a nighttime grassland bonfire party.
Route C:Hike to explore the snow mountains and river valleys along the Shata Ancient Road.
D8 Continue exploring Ili, choose one of three
Route A:Visit Nalati Grassland, then head to Bayanbulak Town.
Route B:Explore the primeval forest and grassland of Kuerdening.
Route C:Visit Sayram Lake a second time to enjoy the lake scenery at different times of day.
D9 Travel from Ili to Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Cross the Duku Highway, visit the Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, with exclusive rest and tea breaks along the way.
Route B:Visit the Kucha Museum and stroll through the old city of Kuqa.
Route C:Visit the Kucha Museum and stroll through the old city of Kuqa.
D10 One-day tour in Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and the Kucha Museum.
Route B:Visit the Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, enjoy rest and tea breaks, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
Route C:Visit the Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, enjoy rest and tea breaks, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
D11 Travel to Kashgar, enter the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake, and enjoy a special performance of Western Regions intangible cultural heritage ancient arts.
D12 Depart from Kashgar for Karakul Lake, visit local ethnic families to experience plateau folk customs.
D13 Tour the city of Kashgar, visit Id Kah Mosque, and stroll through the streets of the old city of Kashgar to experience the local atmosphere of southern Xinjiang.
🛏️ II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train D14 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely train vacation time.
D15 On the return train, hold a travel story sharing session, reminiscing about the wonderful moments of the Xinjiang trip together.
D16 The train arrives in Chengdu or Lanzhou, marking the successful conclusion of the entire itinerary, with airport drop-off service provided.
(II) Golden Autumn Song Version
Departure Dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
Detailed Itinerary:
D1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu themed train in Chengdu heading for Urumqi. The train departure welcome ceremony plus live band performance kicks off the golden autumn Xinjiang journey.
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, choose one of two sightseeing options
Route A:Xinjiang Museum + International Grand Bazaar + Western Regions cultural and museum private course
Route B:Visit the Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
D3 Travel from Urumqi to Altay
Route A:Cross the Ahe Highway and visit Hemu Village.
Route B:Stroll through the Hemu birch forest, enjoy a customized premium tea break experience.
D4 Deep sightseeing in Altay
Route A:Leisure time in Hemu, cruise on Kanas Lake, exclusive tea break, and private concert of local ethnic folk songs.
Route B:Take the Tiejia Highway directly to Baihaba, visit the Kanas Scenic Area, and enjoy a private dinner with local ethnic music.
D5 Visit the core attractions of Kanas:Moon Bay, Fairy Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay
D6 Travel to Ili, three routes available
The Jinxiu Tianfu train has a total of 18 carriages, with strict passenger capacity control and a recommended capacity of 92 seats, ensuring a quiet and private travel experience. All passenger compartments come standard with private bathrooms, providing a hotel-style living experience on board. In addition to the sleeping compartments, multiple themed function carriages are also available: the welcome carriage features a double-door design, creating a hotel lobby atmosphere; the observation carriage combines leisure and interactive functions; and the dining car offers a blend of Sichuan flavors and specialty cuisines along the Silk Road, catering to different dietary preferences.Route A:Scenic tour around Sayram Lake
Route B:Scenic tour around Sayram Lake
Route C:Yizhao Highway + Yuhu sightseeing, lakeside sunset dinner, and private boat tour on the lake
D7 Explore Ili, choose one of three
Route A:Tianshan Flower Sea + Nalati Grassland
Route B:Full tour of Tianshan Flower Sea + Nalati Grassland
Route C:Hiking adventure along the Shata Ancient Road
D8 Continue exploring Ili, choose one of three
Route A:Visit Nalati Grassland, then head to Bayan Town.
Route B:In-depth tour of Nalati Grassland
Route C:In-depth tour of Sayram Lake
D9 Travel from Ili to Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Duku Highway, Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, exclusive tea breaks along the way
Route B:Kucha Museum, stroll through the ancient city of Kuqa
Route C:Kucha Museum, stroll through the ancient city of Kuqa
D10 Themed tour in Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves + Kucha Museum
The train offers two types of compartments, each differing in space size, internal facilities, privacy, and comfort. You can freely choose based on your budget and travel preferences:Route B:Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, exclusive tea breaks, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
Route C:Secret Tianshan Grand Canyon, exclusive tea breaks, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
D11 Depart for Kashgar, enjoy views of the Pamir Plateau and Baisha Lake, and attend a special performance of southern Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage ancient arts.
D12 Depart from Kashgar to visit Karakul Lake, with local ethnic family visit experiences.
D13 Tour the old city of Kashgar:Id Kah Mosque, Kashgar Old City
D14 Board the train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely train time.
D15 Return train travel story sharing session, chatting with fellow travelers about fun trip anecdotes.
D16 Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, journey concludes, airport transfer service arranged.
The above itinerary time points are for reference only. Actual arrangements may vary due to weather, sightseeing time, etc., and are subject to the actual itinerary on the day. Both parties may reasonably modify the itinerary upon mutual agreement.
Notes:Breakfast is not included for accommodations in Kanas and Hemu.
💴 V. 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train Departure Dates and Price Information
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu train has multiple departure schedules throughout the year, with more frequent departures during peak tourist seasons to accommodate travel plans at different times. Per-person travel prices vary by seat type and departure schedule, with reference price ranges for each berth and compartment type. Prices fluctuate slightly by season, room type, and departure schedule, subject to actual consultation and contract.
Specific pre-sale pricing is as follows:
Tianshan Pastoral Song Route
Departure Dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027 (October departure does not include the Duku Highway itinerary)
Jinta Luxury Double Room:RMB 108,880/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room:RMB 79,880/person
Jinta · Luxury Double Room: 13㎡ floor area, featuring sheer fabric soft partitions to cleverly separate the rest area from the reception area. The room is equipped with Song-style sofa and combination coffee table, large-capacity storage cabinets, and an onboard mini refrigerator bar. The beds feature a split-and-combine twin bed design. The bathroom features a dry-wet separation layout, and the entire room is furnished with custom soft furnishings and premium toiletries for a comfortable riding experience.Golden Autumn Song Route
Departure Dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
Jinta Luxury Double Room:RMB 108,880/person
Jinwo Quality Double Room:RMB 89,880/person
The above are reference prices. Prices and availability are subject to contract or customer service confirmation and may vary by departure schedule. The signed contract between both parties shall prevail.
📞 VI. How to Book and Register for the Jinxiu Tianfu Train, Where to Buy Tickets and Register?
If you want to ride the Jinxiu Tianfu train, please keep this ticket booking guide.
Jinxiu Tianfu-related tourism products are not sold separately on the 12306 platform. You can learn about product schedules, itineraries, and complete bookings through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center.
The ticket booking process is as follows:
Contact for consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. Learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Jinxiu Tianfu train.
Choose your travel product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, select the appropriate departure schedule and train seat/room type.
Submit personal information:Provide the names of travelers, valid ID numbers, and basic document information such as Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan travel permits, or passports, for travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete the booking procedures:Pay the travel booking deposit according to the travel agency’s requirements, receive the corresponding payment receipt, and sign the unified electronic contract for tourism service supervision to complete the booking process.
From June to September each year, tourism demand is strong, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are in high demand. It is recommended to check itinerary schedules as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seats. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully identify non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
📋 VII. Fee and Service Information for the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
Services included in the Jinxiu Tianfu train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services within the itinerary. Personal voluntary spending items and optional experience items are not included.
For solo registrations, our company will make every effort to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
All itinerary service details, fee standards, and included rights are subject to the contract signed by both parties. All travel-related rights and fees are subject to actual consultation and contract. Cancellation and modification rules follow the Tourism Law. For more details, please consult customer service for detailed information.
✨ The pre-sale channel for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu train has now officially opened. If you want to avoid the bumpiness of road travel, skip the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and changing hotels, and leisurely explore the snow mountains, lakes, grasslands, and ancient cities of northern and southern Xinjiang, feel free to contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center for details, choose a departure schedule that suits you, and embark on a comfortable Xinjiang journey.
Tickets for the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train must be booked through the designated official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. They cannot be booked independently through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and registration. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
