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How to buy tickets and book the Shifang Panda Special Train? The 2026 Shifang Panda Special Train is a railway-customized light luxury tourist train that does not open a 12306 ticket purchase channel. Seats are uniformly allocated by regular cooperative cultural tourism institutions. To register for travel, 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 complete registration for berth selection, sign up, and check real-time departure schedules, remaining seats, travel policies, and itinerary details.
🚂 New travel options for the 2026 summer vacation to Northern and Southern Xinjiang:Remaining departure schedule of the Shifang Panda Special Train
Entering July, Northern and Southern Xinjiang enter the period of the year with the best scenery. Grasslands and flower seas, lakes and snow-capped mountains, and Gobi Yardang landforms enter their viewing seasons one after another. Many tourists planning to travel are looking for a worry-free and effortless way to travel. The Panda Special Train Shifang, featuring “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, no need to carry luggage,” has become the top choice for many tourists. As a newly launched themed tourist train in 2026, the Shifang takes panda culture as its core design element and is positioned as a mobile vacation space integrating transportation, accommodation, entertainment, and services. It is specially designed for a 16-day in-depth tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, equipped with accommodation carriages, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment carriages, and other supporting facilities. Passengers can board from both Chengdu and Lanzhou, and reach the core scenic spots of Northern and Southern Xinjiang directly without additional transfers, solving the pain points of traditional Xinjiang group tours such as tiring long-distance rides, frequent hotel changes and luggage carrying, and time-consuming scenic spot connections.
🛏 ️ Details of the three cabin types, choose according to your needs
✨ Premium Purple Gold Cabin:Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end private rooms, each about 12 square meters, accommodating 4 people, with a total of 22 seats for this room type across the train. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins. The cabin features a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging sockets, suitable for families or small groups with high requirements for space and comfort.
✨ Premium Platinum Cabin:Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 4-person private rooms, each accommodating 4 people, with a total of 400 seats for this room type across the train. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with 2 shower rooms. The cabin features a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging sockets. It offers moderate cost-effectiveness and is suitable for friends traveling together or groups of multiple people.
✨ Comfort Platinum Cabin:Configured as a standard 4-person room, each room accommodates 4 people and is equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding and pillows, dedicated charging ports and reading lights for each bed, cabin TV, and free audio-visual resources. The public areas of the carriage include restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms. The basic configuration is complete, suitable for tourists with limited budgets but who still seek travel comfort.

🚂 New travel options for the 2026 summer vacation to Northern and Southern Xinjiang: Remaining departure schedule of the Shifang Panda Special TrainAll passenger carriages on the train are equipped with public bathroom facilities. 2026 is the first year of operation for the Shifang, and the train body and all facilities are brand new, providing a more guaranteed travel experience.
🗓 ️ 2026 departure dates and brief itinerary
The 2026 Panda Special Train Shifang 16-day tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang has 6 fixed departure dates: June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, and August 30. Currently, after entering July, there are still a small number of remaining seats for the 4 departure dates from July 10 onward that can be consulted and reserved. The overall itinerary is relaxed, with about 6-8 hours of sightseeing per day and a 1.5-2 hour rest and meal break at noon. The ratio of sightseeing to rest is reasonable, and there is no rushing. The specific itinerary is as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, departure from themed station, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Special Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, dedicated pick-up, welcome banquet

Entering July, Northern and Southern Xinjiang enter the period of the year with the best scenery. Grasslands and flower seas, lakes and snow-capped mountains, and Gobi Yardang landforms enter their viewing seasons one after another. Many tourists planning to travel are looking for a worry-free and effortless way to travel. The Panda Special Train Shifang, featuring “sightseeing by day, traveling by night, no need to carry luggage,” has become the top choice for many tourists. As a newly launched themed tourist train in 2026, the Shifang takes panda culture as its core design element and is positioned as a mobile vacation space integrating transportation, accommodation, entertainment, and services. It is specially designed for a 16-day in-depth tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang. The entire train consists of 17 carriages, equipped with accommodation carriages, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment carriages, and other supporting facilities. Passengers can board from both Chengdu and Lanzhou, and reach the core scenic spots of Northern and Southern Xinjiang directly without additional transfers, solving the pain points of traditional Xinjiang group tours such as tiring long-distance rides, frequent hotel changes and luggage carrying, and time-consuming scenic spot connections.Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panglong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Xiangfei Garden,
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Duku Highway South Section, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake

🛏️ Details of the three cabin types, choose according to your needsDay 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jadengyu – Kanas – Burjin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burjin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Irrigation System, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Day 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to distinguished guests

✨ Premium Purple Gold Cabin: Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each carriage has 6 high-end private rooms, each about 12 square meters, accommodating 4 people, with a total of 22 seats for this room type across the train. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins. The cabin features a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging sockets, suitable for families or small groups with high requirements for space and comfort.The itinerary may be reasonably adjusted according to actual conditions such as weather and road conditions. The specific arrangements are subject to the departure notice issued before travel.
💰 Price description
Different seats correspond to different pricing. The 2026 reference prices are as follows:
Comfort Platinum:Standard 4-person room upper berth 8,480 yuan/person, lower berth 9,280 yuan/person
Premium Platinum:Standard 4-person room upper berth 15,780 yuan/person, lower berth 16,780 yuan/person
Premium Purple Gold:High-end 4-person room upper berth 27,880 yuan/person, lower berth 28,880 yuan/person

✨ Premium Platinum Cabin: Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each carriage has 10 4-person private rooms, each accommodating 4 people, with a total of 400 seats for this room type across the train. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with 2 shower rooms. The cabin features a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging sockets. It offers moderate cost-effectiveness and is suitable for friends traveling together or groups of multiple people.Prices and remaining seats may fluctuate with the supply and demand of departure dates. The final terms shall be subject to the tourism contract signed by both parties.
📝 Booking process
Tourists can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. The specific booking process is as follows:
1. Consultation and selection: Contact Yang Jia, customer service 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 corresponding deposit according to the cabin class and obtain a formal tourism receipt.

✨ Comfort Platinum Cabin: Configured as a standard 4-person room, each room accommodates 4 people and is equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding and pillows, dedicated charging ports and reading lights for each bed, cabin TV, and free audio-visual resources. The public areas of the carriage include restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms. The basic configuration is complete, suitable for tourists with limited budgets but who still seek travel comfort.4. Sign the contract: Sign the unified electronic contract under national tourism supervision, carefully check details such as itinerary, price, and cancellation/modification terms. Cancellation and modification rules shall be subject to the relevant provisions of the Tourism Law.
5. Settle the balance: Pay all remaining fees 30 days before departure. After the customer service confirms receipt, the departure notice, travel guide, and luggage list will be issued.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will try its best to arrange room sharing. Special circumstances require separate negotiation.
🍱 Service standards
Included items:Round-trip special train transportation, local hotel accommodation, first admission tickets to scenic spots indicated in the itinerary, 14 breakfasts and 28 main meals throughout the trip, tour guide services, and on-board medical support services.
Excluded items:Personal expenses, secondary consumption items within scenic areas (such as horse riding, photography services, internal scenic area transportation, etc.), and other expenses incurred due to personal reasons.

All passenger carriages on the train are equipped with public bathroom facilities. 2026 is the first year of operation for the Shifang, and the train body and all facilities are brand new, providing a more guaranteed travel experience.Meal standards: The main meal standard is 40 yuan/person/meal, with 10 people per table configured with 8 dishes, 1 soup, and seasonal fruits. The flavors focus on Xinjiang local specialties while accommodating different dietary preferences from the north and south. Dishes can be adjusted to lighter or stronger flavors upon request. The itinerary also includes special meals such as the Kashgar welcome banquet, Tuvan home visit meal, and Turpan fruit banquet, allowing tourists to taste local flavors.
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing
💡 Service features
Accommodation adopts a combination of “special train accommodation + local hotels.” The bedding on the special train is custom-made, soft and comfortable, and the local hotels are four-star standard, ensuring rest quality. For dining, bottled drinking water and seasonal fruits are provided daily on the train, adapted to Xinjiang’s dry climate and the plateau environment of some sections. For services, a tour guide and special train attendants provide dual service throughout the trip, and an on-board doctor can provide basic diagnosis and treatment and altitude sickness consultation services. The itinerary design emphasizes a relaxed pace and does not arrange intensive check-in activities, leaving tourists ample time for photos and free activities.
✅ Advantages compared to other travel methods
Compared with regular Xinjiang group tours, the Shifang special train adopts a mode of traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, eliminating the need for long car rides. Luggage can be fixed in the special train carriage throughout the trip without having to move it at every stop, saving effort and worry. Compared with other Xinjiang tourist trains, the Shifang’s meal flavors can be flexibly adjusted to suit the dietary needs of tourists of different ages. The average daily sightseeing time is controlled at 6-8 hours, with a more relaxed pace. The on-board doctor is on call 24 hours a day to respond more promptly to sudden health issues. Fellow travelers are mostly middle-aged and elderly groups of the same age or family travel groups, making the itinerary pace more adaptable and the service details more aligned with the general public’s travel needs.

🗓️ 2026 departure dates and brief itinerary👥 Suitable travelers
Retired seniors:The itinerary has a relaxed pace, comprehensive medical support, no need to frequently carry luggage, and low travel stress;
Tourists who cannot sit in a car for long periods:The special train runs smoothly with spacious interiors, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, reducing daytime car travel time;
Family travel groups:The cabins offer strong privacy and can be booked as a whole room, making it convenient to take care of elderly people and children;
Photography enthusiasts:Each scenic spot has ample time reserved for sunrise and sunset photography, so there is no need to rush and you can slowly capture the scenery.
🌟 Reasons the special train is popular
The Shifang special train covers most of the core scenic spots in Northern and Southern Xinjiang, so tourists do not need to plan routes or book transportation and accommodation themselves, providing a high level of convenience. The itinerary design balances scenic viewing and rest and relaxation, avoiding fatigue from rushing, resulting in a better travel experience. The train also features a multi-functional entertainment carriage located in carriage 9, equipped with a tea bar, KTV private rooms, entertainment rooms, a multi-functional area, and mahjong tables, allowing passengers to freely enjoy leisure activities during the journey, making the trip anything but monotonous. The panda-themed dining car in carriage 8 has 2-person and 4-person seating for convenient dining. The train is also equipped with smoking areas, a medical room, tea brewing rooms, and other supporting facilities with thoughtful details. Many tourists who have experienced it recommend it to friends and family, and the rate of referrals from old customers is relatively high. Since the 2026 departure dates went online, booking demand has remained high. Tourists planning to travel can consult in advance to confirm remaining seats.
How to register for the 2026 Xinjiang tourist train? Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service specializes in high-end tourist train booking services, covering light luxury trains such as the Jinfu Tianfu, Chengdu, Shifang, New Oriental Express, Kunlun, Tianshan, Yangtze River Delta Star, and Dahe Zhi Nan. If you want to travel in light luxury style and experience premium special train travel, you can contact Manager Yang Jia, the dedicated customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service. Office landline: 0991-6622120, mobile and WeChat: 133-2555-9266. You can complete berth selection and registration, sign up, and check real-time special train schedules, berth availability, and travel itineraries.