Shifang Tourist Train Ticket Purchase Standard Quad Room and Deluxe Quad Room Booking Process
How to buy tickets and book the Shifang Panda Special Train? The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train is a customized light-luxury tourist train by the railway, and the 12306 ticket purchase channel is not open. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism agencies. To register for travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for berth selection, sign up, and inquire about departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details in real time.
🚂 Ride the “Mobile Five-Star Home” and leisurely tour Northern and Southern Xinjiang for sixteen days — the 2026 brand-new experience of the Shifang Panda Special Train
In an era where fast-paced travel prevails, more and more tourists are beginning to yearn for a way to “slow down”: no need to frequently change hotels, no need to drag luggage to catch trains, deep exploration during the day, and a peaceful sleep at night — this is exactly the travel philosophy advocated by the Shifang Panda Special Train, which was upgraded and put into operation in 2026.
🚄 Train positioning:More than just a train — a mobile living space
The Shifang Panda Special Train is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Shifang City, Sichuan. It is a themed tourist train with “Panda Culture” as its core, integrating light-luxury living and in-depth cultural tourism. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and wellness, adopting a “travel by day, move by night” model, truly realizing an immersive slow travel experience of “scenery moving with the train, people moving with the train.”
The train incorporates panda elements and ancient Shu cultural designs both inside and outside. The body features a combination of Sanxingdui bronze green and light gold. Cultural exhibition areas are set up inside the train, making the journey not just sightseeing but a flowing cultural experience. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups who wish to avoid driving fatigue and reduce the hassle of frequent transfers.
🛏 ️ Cabin details:Three options to meet diverse needs
Zunxiang Zijing (Premium Four-Bed Room)
Location:Carriages 7, 10, 11
🚂 Ride the “Mobile Five-Star Home” and leisurely tour Northern and Southern Xinjiang for sixteen days — the 2026 brand-new experience of the Shifang Panda Special TrainCapacity:22 guests in total (6 cabins per carriage)
Area:Approximately 12㎡ per room
Facilities:Sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, charging sockets
Bathroom:One shower room and washbasin at each end of the carriage (no private bathroom)
Zhenxiang Boking (Standard Four-Bed Room)
Location:Carriages 2–6, 12–16
Capacity:40 guests in total (10 cabins per carriage)
Area:Approximately 8㎡ per room
In an era where fast-paced travel prevails, more and more tourists are beginning to yearn for a way to “slow down”: no need to frequently change hotels, no need to drag luggage to catch trains, deep exploration during the day, and a peaceful sleep at night — this is exactly the travel philosophy advocated by the Shifang Panda Special Train, which was upgraded and put into operation in 2026.Facilities:Tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, charging sockets
Bathroom:2 shower rooms at both ends of the carriage (shared use)
Youxiang Boking (Standard Four-Bed Room)
Capacity:4 people
Facilities:Soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, bedside charging ports, reading lights, in-cabin TV, free audio-visual system
Bathroom:Use the public restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms in the carriage
> The entire train is equipped with a medical room, tea brewing room, smoking area, and barrier-free facilities. The train completed its upgrade in 2025 and officially entered service in 2026 with brand-new facilities.
Boarding location:Chengdu or Lanzhou (specific station subject to the signed contract)
📅 Brief itinerary and 2026 departure dates
🚄 Train positioning: More than just a train — a mobile living spaceAccording to the published 2026 schedule, the itinerary is well-paced, with 1–2 core attractions per day and ample rest time:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine Garden,
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, southern section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
The Shifang Panda Special Train is jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group and Shifang City, Sichuan. It is a themed tourist train with “Panda Culture” as its core, integrating light-luxury living and in-depth cultural tourism. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, integrating accommodation, dining, entertainment, and wellness, adopting a “travel by day, move by night” model, truly realizing an immersive slow travel experience of “scenery moving with the train, people moving with the train.”Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jadengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Irrigation System, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to distinguished guests
The train incorporates panda elements and ancient Shu cultural designs both inside and outside. The body features a combination of Sanxingdui bronze green and light gold. Cultural exhibition areas are set up inside the train, making the journey not just sightseeing but a flowing cultural experience. It is especially suitable for middle-aged and elderly tourists and family groups who wish to avoid driving fatigue and reduce the hassle of frequent transfers.2026 departure dates:
June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, August 30
💰 Price description (subject to local actual conditions)
Youxiang Boking:Upper berth 8,480 yuan/person, lower berth 9,280 yuan/person
Zhenxiang Boking:Upper berth 15,780 yuan/person, lower berth 16,780 yuan/person
Zunxiang Zijing:Upper berth 27,880 yuan/person, lower berth 28,880 yuan/person
> The above prices are reference ranges. Actual costs may fluctuate due to departure dates, seat availability, and other factors. The final price shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
📝 Booking process (handled through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service)
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm 2026 departure dates, itinerary routes, seat types, and availability.
🛏️ Cabin details: Three options to meet diverse needs2. Submit information: Provide the names and valid ID numbers of all travelers to lock in intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the cabin class and receive a formal tourism receipt.
4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified electronic contract supervised by national tourism authorities, and verify details such as itinerary and price.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining fee 30 days before departure. After confirmation by customer service, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list will be issued.
🍽 ️ Reception standards
Included items:Full-train accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots, local transportation transfers, professional tour guide services, three meals per day (including specialty meals).
Excluded items:Personal expenses, (solo travelers will be assisted with room sharing where possible; special circumstances to be negotiated separately), self-funded activities within scenic areas.
Meal arrangements:Mainly featuring local Xinjiang flavors, balancing lightness and palatability, avoiding excessive spiciness or greasiness; the number of diners is arranged according to the actual group size, striving for a comfortable dining environment.
Zunxiang Zijing (Premium Four-Bed Room)> Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
🌟 Reception features
Accommodation is the cabin:No need to change hotels daily, luggage stays in place throughout the journey — worry-free and effortless.
Specialty dining:Enjoy a customized menu blending Xinjiang flavors in the panda-themed dining car (Carriage 8), including baked buns, hand-pulled rice, big plate chicken, and other authentic dishes.
Rich entertainment:Carriage 9 is a multi-functional entertainment area with a tea bar, KTV, mahjong tables, and a cigar bar — the journey is never boring.
✨ Advantages over other travel modes
Relaxed pace with ample rest time in the daily itinerary;
No need to carry luggage throughout the journey, reducing physical exertion;
Location: Carriages 7, 10, 11 are equipped with onboard medical staff to handle unexpected health needs;
Fellow travelers are mostly peers or family groups, creating a harmonious atmosphere;
Meals focus on balanced nutrition with moderate flavors, suitable for middle-aged, elderly, and those with sensitive stomachs.
👵 Suitable for
Retirees, middle-aged and elderly tourists
Travelers who cannot tolerate long car rides or frequent transfers
Families or groups of friends who want to deeply experience Xinjiang’s scenery without the hustle and bustle
❤ ️ Reasons for continued popularity
The Shifang Panda Special Train seamlessly integrates transportation and vacation with its “mobile home” concept. It does not pursue the number of check-ins but emphasizes the quality of experience — outside the window are magnificent landscapes, inside the window is warmth and comfort. This way of “lying down to tour Xinjiang” makes long-distance travel relaxed and warm.
To learn about 2026 seat availability, seat selection, or itinerary details, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, for the latest travel information.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist special trains? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light-luxury trains such as Jinfu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan. For a light-luxury lying-down tour and a premium special train experience, you can contact Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and registration, and inquire about train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries in real time.
