How to Buy Tickets and Price Details for the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train
【Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train】How to buy tickets and book the 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train?
The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
🚞 2026 New Sichuan Style Launch! Complete Guide to the 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour on the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train
🎐 1. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a “railway + cultural tourism” integrated product jointly launched by China Railway Chengdu Group and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group in April 2026. With “Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm” as its aesthetic theme, it focuses on long-distance leisure slow travel, adopting a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The special train is positioned for high-quality, personalized travel, targeting travelers who want to deeply explore the scenery of southern and northern Xinjiang while pursuing travel comfort. The entire journey incorporates Bashu characteristic intangible cultural heritage experiences and flavorful meals, creating a mobile living space that combines cultural richness with comfort. According to operational plans, the train is expected to operate more than twenty routes of varying lengths in 2026, with the first long route being the 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang itinerary departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou.
🛏 ️ 2. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train
The overall hardware configuration of the special train is adapted to long-distance travel needs. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, featuring 5 different functional types: lounge cars, dining cars, kitchen-living cars, entertainment cars, and passenger-living cars. The carriages are equipped with 24-hour constant-temperature showers, anti-slip floor mats, emergency call devices, and a dedicated refrigerated area for storing medications that require low-temperature preservation, catering to travelers of different age groups. The carriages also display intangible cultural heritage exhibits such as Shu brocade, Shu embroidery, bamboo weaving, and lacquerware, making it equivalent to a mobile intangible cultural heritage exhibition space.
Two types of compartments are available for selection:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room: 3 in total across the train, each with a total area of 13m², accommodating 2 people per room. Equipped with a bathroom, constant-temperature shower system, smart temperature control devices, exclusive floor-to-ceiling viewing windows, and a small refrigerator for storing medications and beverages. Spacious and suitable for travelers with high requirements for living quality.
🚞 2026 New Sichuan Style Launch! Complete Guide to the 16-Day Southern and Northern Xinjiang Tour on the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special TrainJinwo · Quality Double Room:4 in total across the train, each with a total area of 10m², accommodating 2 people per room. Equipped with a bathroom, basic smart home system, and viewing windows. Practical and comfortable with higher cost-effectiveness, suitable for friends and couples traveling together.
💁 3. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu offers a unique travel experience in service details and itinerary arrangements, clearly distinct from regular travel:
Thoughtful Accompanying Services:Equipped with dedicated tour guides and train butlers. Airport and station pickup services are arranged before boarding, so travelers do not need to make their own way to the station. Special dietary needs can also be communicated and coordinated in advance.
Comfortable Accommodation Experience:Stay in a fixed special train compartment throughout the journey, no need to pack luggage daily or change accommodation. Complete bedding and toiletries are provided, making the journey more worry-free.
Exclusive Featured Arrangements: The journey includes intangible cultural heritage handicraft experience sessions, as well as exclusive activities such as cocktail parties, welcome banquets, scenic area afternoon tea, Jiaohe Ancient City concerts, and fruit banquets. There are also aerial photography and special home visit experiences, paired with meals combining Sichuan-Chongqing characteristics with Xinjiang local flavors, enriching the travel experience.
Convenient Transportation Experience:Boarding is available at either Chengdu or Lanzhou as the starting point, and the return trip will send travelers back to the corresponding boarding city. Adopting a daytime sightseeing, nighttime travel model, with ample daytime sightseeing time, no need to compress sightseeing time to catch transportation.
If affected by uncontrollable factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic area openings, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement.
🎐 1. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train🗺 ️ 4. Simplified Itinerary of the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train
The entire itinerary covers core attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang, with a relaxed pace and no rush, reserving ample time for sightseeing, photography, and leisure. The specific arrangements are as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu / Lanzhou → Urumqi
Day 2:Urumqi (sightseeing, cocktail party, viewing activities)
Day 3:Urumqi → Beitun (welcome banquet, Tianchi Lake of Tianshan Mountains)
Day 4:Beitun → Hemu (Hemu Scenic Area, Haden Observation Deck, afternoon tea)
Day 5:Hemu → Kanas (Kanas Scenic Area, Guanyu Terrace, boat ride)
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a “railway + cultural tourism” integrated product jointly launched by China Railway Chengdu Group and Sichuan Tourism Investment Group in April 2026. With “Shu brocade and Song Dynasty charm” as its aesthetic theme, it focuses on long-distance leisure slow travel, adopting a travel model of nighttime travel and daytime sightseeing, eliminating the need to frequently change accommodation, saving the hassle of repeatedly packing luggage and transferring between cities. The special train is positioned for high-quality, personalized travel, targeting travelers who want to deeply explore the scenery of southern and northern Xinjiang while pursuing travel comfort. The entire journey incorporates Bashu characteristic intangible cultural heritage experiences and flavorful meals, creating a mobile living space that combines cultural richness with comfort. According to operational plans, the train is expected to operate more than twenty routes of varying lengths in 2026, with the first long route being the 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang itinerary departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou.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)
Day 9:Nalati → Kuqa (middle section of Duku Highway)
Day 10:Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway)
Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.
Day 11:Kashgar (Tashkurgan direction: Baisha Lake, Muztagh Ata, Karakul Lake, aerial photography, home visit)
Day 12:Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City, Gaotai Folk Houses, Id Kah Mosque)
Day 13:Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City Concert)
🛏️ 2. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu Special TrainDay 14:Turpan → Return (Flaming Mountains, fruit banquet, Karez irrigation system)
Day 15:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, viewing activities)
Day 16:Arrive in Lanzhou / Chengdu (end of itinerary)
📅 5. 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train Departure Dates and Price Information
The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train has multiple departure schedules throughout the year. The per-person travel prices vary by seat type and departure schedule. Specific information is as follows:
May 19 departure:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):Reference price: 96,880 RMB/person
The overall hardware configuration of the special train is adapted to long-distance travel needs. The entire train consists of 18 carriages, featuring 5 different functional types: lounge cars, dining cars, kitchen-living cars, entertainment cars, and passenger-living cars. The carriages are equipped with 24-hour constant-temperature showers, anti-slip floor mats, emergency call devices, and a dedicated refrigerated area for storing medications that require low-temperature preservation, catering to travelers of different age groups. The carriages also display intangible cultural heritage exhibits such as Shu brocade, Shu embroidery, bamboo weaving, and lacquerware, making it equivalent to a mobile intangible cultural heritage exhibition space.Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):Reference price: 76,880 RMB/person
June 5, 22, July 9, 26, August 12, August 29, September 15, October 2 (Duku Highway canceled) departures:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (3 compartments, 13m²):Reference price: 98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (4 compartments, 10m²):Reference price: 78,880 RMB/person
Prices may fluctuate slightly depending on season, room type, and departure schedule. The actual price is subject to consultation and contract signing.
📞 6. Booking and Registration Methods for the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train
If you want to ride the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train, please keep this ticket booking guide. Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train related travel 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 Special Train Center.
The booking process is as follows:
Two types of compartments are available for selection:Contact for Consultation: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat and room types, reference prices, and departure schedules of the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train.
Select Travel Product:Based on your available time and travel preferences, choose a suitable departure schedule and special train seat/room type.
Submit Personal Information:Provide the traveler’s name, valid ID number, Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan travel permit, passport, or other basic identification information for travel registration and seat reservation.
Complete 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, travel demand is high, and seats on popular long-distance special train routes are relatively tight. It is recommended to check the itinerary schedule as early as possible and pay a deposit to secure your preferred seat. Travel bookings can be made through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Pay attention to various travel information online, carefully identify non-official channels, and protect your travel rights.
💸 7. Cost and Service Information for the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train
The service items included in the Jinxiu Tianfu Special Train itinerary are arranged according to unified standards, including related transportation, basic accommodation, sightseeing support, and other related services. Personal voluntary spending items and optional experience items are not included.
For solo travelers, the travel agency 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 signing. Cancellation and modification rules follow the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law. For more details, please contact customer service for a detailed explanation.
If you also want to unlock the diverse scenery of southern and northern Xinjiang in 2026 without enduring the fatigue of rushing around, why not board this Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train full of Sichuan charm, slowly complete the 16-day journey, and store all the scenery you want to see in your memories. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Manager Mai for consultation.
The 2026 Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Special Train must be booked through the designated professional and official railway channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Special Train Center. It cannot be booked directly through platforms such as 12306. Official registration channel: Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center is available 24 hours for consultation and booking. Company landline: 0991-3333832, mobile and WeChat: 132-0133-3409.