How to buy tickets for the Chengdu Panda themed train Consultation on the registration process for overseas tourists with passports

Panda Special Train Chengdu No.
How to buy tickets and book? In 2026, the Panda Special Train Chengdu No.
is a customized luxury tourist special train by the railway, which does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by formal cooperative cultural tourism institutions. If you want to register for a trip, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated liaison of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle registration for berth selection, sign contracts, and check real-time departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 After the summer of 2026, inquiries for high-end Xinjiang tourist special trains have continued to rise. Many tourists who want to travel slowly through northern and southern Xinjiang without rushing are asking about the configuration, itinerary, and ticket price details of the Panda Special Train Chengdu No. As a distinctive cultural tourism special train focusing on comfortable slow travel, this train, designed around the panda IP and Tianfu culture, has become a travel choice for many leisure tourists thanks to its user-friendly configuration and reasonable itinerary arrangement.
Basic train introduction and positioning
The Panda Special Train Chengdu No. is a high-end cultural tourism special train jointly created by the Chengdu Group and cultural tourism institutions. Its core positioning is “elderly-friendly and heartwarming, slow travel and leisure, and cultural immersion.” The train body features a royal blue base color, accented with golden lines outlining the contours of Sichuan mountains and adorable panda elements, combining cultural appeal and recognizability. The entire train has 18 carriages, of which 12 are compartment carriages, with a total of 54 compartments and a capacity of 108 seats. The passenger density is lower, giving each person more ample public and private space. The special train adopts a “travel by day, move by night” operation mode. During the day, it stops at stations for scenic area visits, and at night it travels smoothly. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently move luggage or repeatedly transfer between public transportation. It is equivalent to having a mobile star-rated hotel along the route, which not only saves travel time but also ensures a comfortable sightseeing experience.
🛏 ️ Train compartment details
Currently, the special train offers two types of compartments for selection, each with different configurations and spaces. Tourists can choose based on the number of travelers and their needs:
You Ran Ju (Leisurely Residence)
Each room covers 8㎡, with 5 compartments of the same type per carriage, and a total of 6 such carriages on the entire train. All room types are twin-bed rooms, with berth dimensions of approximately 750mm*2000mm, and each room can accommodate 2 people. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, dedicated hanging area, international brand toiletries, and a smart voice call system, allowing guests to call for butler service without getting up, which is very friendly for tourists with limited mobility.
Shi Yi Ju (Poetic Residence)

🚂 After the summer of 2026, inquiries for high-end Xinjiang tourist special trains have continued to rise. Many tourists who want to travel slowly through northern and southern Xinjiang without rushing are asking about the configuration, itinerary, and ticket price details of the Panda Special Train Chengdu No. As a distinctive cultural tourism special train focusing on comfortable slow travel, this train, designed around the panda IP and Tianfu culture, has become a travel choice for many leisure tourists thanks to its user-friendly configuration and reasonable itinerary arrangement. Each room covers 10㎡, with 4 compartments of the same type per carriage. The entire train is configured with 5 carriages of twin-bed Shi Yi Ju rooms and 1 carriage of double-bed Shi Yi Ju rooms. The berth dimensions of the twin-bed rooms are the same as those of You Ran Ju, and the bed size of the double-bed rooms is 1800mm*1930mm. The compartments also feature a single sofa that can be extended into a single bed, with an unfolded size of approximately 700mm*1750mm, accommodating up to 3 people, making it suitable for family travel. The rooms are equipped with a wet-dry separated bathroom, smart toilet, refrigerator, and smart voice call system. Some rooms also feature a viewing bay window and a small tea table, allowing guests to enjoy the scenery along the way from inside the room.
Currently, this special train supports boarding and alighting at two stations: Chengdu and Lanzhou. The departure station is Chengdu, and the terminal station is also Chengdu. In 2026, it will operate on a regular basis, with the route spanning Sichuan, Gansu, and Xinjiang, connecting the core scenery along the northwest route.
🗺 ️ Simple itinerary and departure dates
The total duration of this trip is 16 days, with a relaxed schedule throughout. Daily sightseeing time is approximately 4-6 hours, with ample time reserved for lunch breaks and free rest, and no high-intensity rushing segments are arranged. In the event of force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, scenic area opening policies, or railway dispatch, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement. The specific itinerary is as follows:
D1:Chengdu-Lanzhou-Turpan
Activities on the train today:[Sichuan Opera Face Changing] [Panda Blessing] [Lantern Riddle Contest]
D2:Panda Special Train Chengdu No. experience and sightseeing
Activities on the train today:[Sichuan Mahjong First Experience] [Werewolf] [Chess/Gomoku]

Basic train introduction and positioningD3:Turpan-Karez-Flaming Mountains-Kashgar
D4:Arrive in Kashgar – attend ethnic style welcome dinner
D5:Kashgar-Pamir Plateau-Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Kashgar
D6:Kashgar-Kashgar Old City-Id Kah Mosque-Gaotai Folk Houses-Kuqa
D7:Kuqa-Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon-Kuqa Big Naan City-Yining
D8:Yining-Sayram Lake
D9:Sayram Lake-Liuxing Street-Yining-BEITUN
D10:BEITUN-Hemu

The Panda Special Train Chengdu No. is a high-end cultural tourism special train jointly created by the Chengdu Group and cultural tourism institutions. Its core positioning is “elderly-friendly and heartwarming, slow travel and leisure, and cultural immersion.” The train body features a royal blue base color, accented with golden lines outlining the contours of Sichuan mountains and adorable panda elements, combining cultural appeal and recognizability. The entire train has 18 carriages, of which 12 are compartment carriages, with a total of 54 compartments and a capacity of 108 seats. The passenger density is lower, giving each person more ample public and private space. The special train adopts a “travel by day, move by night” operation mode. During the day, it stops at stations for scenic area visits, and at night it travels smoothly. Throughout the journey, there is no need to frequently move luggage or repeatedly transfer between public transportation. It is equivalent to having a mobile star-rated hotel along the route, which not only saves travel time but also ensures a comfortable sightseeing experience.D11:Hemu-Kanas
D12:Kanas-Guanfuyu-Burqin
D13:Burqin-Colorful Beach-Urumqi
D14:Urumqi-Tianshan Tianchi-Urumqi
D15:Urumqi-Lanzhou-Chengdu
Activities on the train:[Board Game Masters] [Werewolf]
D16:Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu
The specific departure dates for the Chengdu No. in 2026 are as follows, divided into a price-stable period and a price-increase period:

🛏️ Train compartment detailsPrice-stable period (May to mid-August)
First departure:May 18 – June 2
Second departure:June 4 – June 19
Third departure:June 21 – July 6
Fourth departure:July 8 – July 23
Fifth departure:July 25 – August 9
Sixth departure:August 11 – August 26
Price-increase period (late August to September)

Currently, the special train offers two types of compartments for selection, each with different configurations and spaces. Tourists can choose based on the number of travelers and their needs:Seventh departure:August 28 – September 12
Eighth departure:September 14 – September 29
💰 Price description
The reference prices for each room type in different periods of 2026 are as follows:
Price-stable period (May to mid-August)
You Ran Ju:65,999 RMB/person
Shi Yi Ju:69,999 RMB/person
Price-increase period (late August to September)

You Ran JuYou Ran Ju:68,999 RMB/person
Shi Yi Ju:72,999 RMB/person
The above prices are reference prices. Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with departure schedules. The specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing, and the content of the tourism contract signed by both parties shall prevail. For solo registrants, our agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
📝 Booking process
Tourists who wish to book can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific process is as follows:
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service, to confirm the 2026 departure dates, route, seat types, and remaining seat availability, and choose a suitable travel plan.
2. Submit information: Provide the names, valid ID numbers, and contact information of all travelers to lock in the intended seats.
3. Pay deposit: Pay the deposit according to the compartment class and receive a formal tourism receipt.

Each room covers 8㎡, with 5 compartments of the same type per carriage, and a total of 6 such carriages on the entire train. All room types are twin-bed rooms, with berth dimensions of approximately 750mm*2000mm, and each room can accommodate 2 people. The rooms are equipped with a bathroom, refrigerator, dedicated hanging area, international brand toiletries, and a smart voice call system, allowing guests to call for butler service without getting up, which is very friendly for tourists with limited mobility.4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully verify details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/change policies. All rules are subject to the Contract Law, Tourism Law, and other relevant laws.
5. Settle the balance: Pay the remaining full amount 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage checklist will be issued.
🍱 Service standards
The inclusions and exclusions of this trip are as follows:
Included items
Special train accommodation in the corresponding room type for the entire journey, hotel accommodation listed in the ground segment itinerary, first admission tickets to scenic areas listed in the itinerary, regular tourist vehicle transfer services for the ground segment, all meals and breakfasts included in the itinerary, full-journey tour guide and special train butler services, basic medical consultation services from accompanying medical staff, and various cultural experience activities listed on the special train. The meals feature a variety of Xinjiang specialty dishes, including hand-pilaf, big plate chicken, baked buns, and naan pit meat. The daily meal standard is approximately 120 RMB per person, with group meals arranged at 10 people per table. Smaller portions can also be arranged based on tourist needs, with flavors accommodating both Sichuan-style and light options, and adjustments can be made according to tourists’ dietary habits.
Excluded items
Secondary consumption items within scenic areas (such as shuttle buses, boat rides, cable cars, experience activities, etc.), personal discretionary spending, expenses incurred from self-arranged activities outside the itinerary, and additional expenses caused by force majeure factors.

Shi Yi JuNotes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing.
✨ Service highlights
The accommodation configuration of this trip balances comfort and convenience. The special train compartments are benchmarked against star-rated hotel standards, and the ground segment stays at comfortable local hotels, so there is no need to worry about accommodation quality. In terms of dining, in addition to regular group meals, welcome dinners and specialty dining experiences are also arranged, allowing tourists to taste the distinctive flavors of each region. The special train is equipped with a dedicated butler throughout the journey, ready to respond to tourists’ various needs at any time. A rich array of onboard cultural activities is also arranged, making the long journey enjoyable.
✅ Compared with other special trains of the same type, the advantages of this train are very obvious
First, the passenger capacity is lower, giving each person more ample public and private space. All compartments feature a flat design without the upper-lower berth structure of traditional sleeper cars, making it more friendly for tourists with leg or foot difficulties. Second, the itinerary pace is more relaxed, with daily sightseeing time controlled at 4-6 hours and ample rest time reserved, without arranging high-intensity rushing segments. In terms of diet, multiple taste needs are accommodated, and adjustments can be made according to tourists’ dietary habits to avoid heavy oil and spicy meals burdening the stomach. The entire journey is accompanied by medical staff who can provide basic medical consultation services, making travel protection more comprehensive. At the same time, luggage can be kept in the special train compartment throughout the journey, eliminating the need to repeatedly move luggage or take long-distance buses for extended periods, reducing travel fatigue. Most fellow travelers are leisure-oriented groups who prefer slow travel, so the pace matches well and interactions are more relaxed.
👨👩👴👧 People suitable for this trip
The itinerary design of this special train meets the travel needs of multiple groups, including elderly people who want to travel slowly and enjoy scenery after retirement, tourists who cannot sit in cars for long periods, leisure tourists who prefer in-depth slow travel without rushing, travel groups who want a worry-free experience without planning their own routes, and families or groups of friends seeking a comfortable travel experience.
⭐ Reasons this special train continues to be popular among tourists
First, the route covers core attractions in northern and southern Xinjiang, including Turpan, Kashgar, the Pamir Plateau, Sayram Lake, Hemu, Kanas, and Tianshan Tianchi, so tourists do not need to plan their own routes and can see the diverse scenery of Xinjiang in one trip. Second, the special train offers high comfort, eliminating the need for frequent transfers and luggage handling, making the travel experience worry-free and effortless. The itinerary pace is reasonable, balancing sightseeing experience and rest time without causing travel fatigue. The full-journey service is comprehensive, with rich onboard activities that keep the trip from being boring, and it suits the travel needs of multiple age groups, especially being highly friendly to elderly groups, which is why it is favored by many tourists.
For more details on itineraries, prices, and remaining seats, you can consult Yang Jia, customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service.
How to register for the 2026 tourist special train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist special train booking services, covering light luxury special trains such as Jinxiu Tianfu No., Chengdu No., Shifang No., New Oriental Express, Kunlun No., Tianshan No., Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhinan No. If you want to travel in light luxury style and experience a premium special train, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service representative of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can handle berth selection and reservation, sign contracts, and check real-time special train schedules, sleeper availability, and travel itineraries.