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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?
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It 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.
🚂 Slow down and head to Xinjiang — the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train, a journey of flowing Eastern aesthetics
In an era of fast-paced travel, there is still a train that chooses to go ‘slow.’ It doesn’t rush, doesn’t require changing hotels, and luggage is stored just once. By day, it ventures deep into snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities; by night, you drift to sleep to the sound of the rails. This is the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train — the world’s first high-end tourist train themed around ‘Shu brocade and Song dynasty elegance.’ In 2027, it sets off once again, taking you across 8,000 kilometers of magnificent landscapes in northern and southern Xinjiang.
I. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, positioned as a light-luxury cultural experience product. Unlike ordinary passenger trains, it is jointly developed by the railway system and cultural tourism institutions. The entire train is recommended to have 92 seats, offering small-group, private services, emphasizing the immersive and comfortable experience of the journey itself.
The train operates on a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model:During the day, it stops at core scenic areas where travelers disembark with light luggage for in-depth exploration; at night, the train travels smoothly to the next destination, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and transferring between cities. The full route covers Xinjiang’s finest destinations including Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, combining natural wonders with cultural heritage.
It is suitable for travelers who value travel quality, prefer a relaxed pace, and wish to explore both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip — especially families, couples, or groups of friends traveling together.
II. Seat Types, Hardware Configuration, and Advantages of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
The Jinxiu Tianfu train consists of 18 carriages, with all cabins equipped with private bathrooms, constant-temperature air conditioning, underfloor heating, premium toiletries, and emergency call devices, delivering a ‘mobile hotel’ experience. Two room types are currently available:
Jinta · Luxury Double Room (13㎡)
Spacious with sheer soft partitions dividing the rest area from the reception area. Features a Song-style sofa and tea table set, multifunctional storage cabinets, an onboard mini-bar refrigerator, and beds that can be separated or combined, with a wet-dry separated bathroom. The overall decor uses Shu brocade patterns and Song dynasty aesthetics to create an elegant atmosphere, offering excellent privacy and comfort.
Jinwo · Quality Double Room (10㎡)
Shu brocade and Song charm themed interior, compact yet fully functional. Equipped with a foldable single sofa (some cabins can accommodate a third person as an extra bed), separable double beds, a wet-dry separated bathroom, and custom storage space. High value for money, suitable for three travelers or those on a moderate budget.
All cabins are single-level with no bunk beds, and luggage can be stored in the cabin throughout the journey. During the day, travelers only need to carry personal essentials for easy sightseeing.
III. Travel Quality and Service Highlights of the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
Dedicated service team:Professional tour guides and ‘Panda Butlers’ are available throughout the journey, providing itinerary coordination, meal arrangements, and basic assistance services.
Cultural immersion experiences:Activities such as Song-style tea ceremonies, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, Bashu culture lectures, and Sichuan opera face-changing performances are held on board from time to time (subject to daily arrangements).
Unified dining standards:Main meals are primarily Chinese table service, blending Sichuan cuisine with local Xinjiang flavors, using fresh ingredients with moderate seasoning; breakfast is served on the train or at designated hotels.
Seamless transportation:The train stops directly at stations near scenic areas, and ground transportation is arranged by the travel agency, reducing walking and waiting time.

🚂 Slow down and head to Xinjiang — the 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train, a journey of flowing Eastern aestheticsRelaxed and reasonable pace:Daily sightseeing lasts approximately 4–6 hours, with rest time reserved in the afternoon to avoid fatigue, truly achieving ‘slow travel.’
IV. Simplified Itinerary for the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
> Note:The following itinerary is strictly organized based on the finalized local text, with only punctuation and paragraph optimization recommended. No schedules or locations have been added or removed.
Jinxiu Tianfu (Panda Train) 2027 Southern and Northern Xinjiang 16-Day 15-Night Itinerary
I. Tianshan Pastoral Song Edition
Departure dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027 (October departures do not include the Duku Highway itinerary)
D1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Chengdu heading to Urumqi. A grand departure welcome ceremony is held on board with live band performances, beginning the luxurious 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, and participate in an exclusive Western Regions cultural heritage private course.
Route B:Visit Tianchi Lake of Tianshan and enjoy the snow-capped mountain and alpine lake scenery.
D3 Urumqi to Altay
Route A:Travel along the Ahe Highway and explore the Hemu village in depth.
Route B:Stroll through the birch forest in Hemu village, with a premium lakeside tea break arranged.
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay
Route A:Rest in Hemu, take a boat cruise on Kanas Lake, enjoy an afternoon tea break, and immerse in an intimate Tuvan indigenous music session.
Route B:Take the Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visit the Kanas scenic area, and enjoy an evening Tuvan music session.
D5 Full exploration of Kanas, visiting the three classic lake bays: Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay.
D6 Drive to Ili, choose from three special routes

In an era of fast-paced travel, there is still a train that chooses to go ‘slow.’ It doesn’t rush, doesn’t require changing hotels, and luggage is stored just once. By day, it ventures deep into snow-capped mountains, grasslands, lakes, and ancient cities; by night, you drift to sleep to the sound of the rails. This is the Jinxiu Tianfu Panda Train — the world’s first high-end tourist train themed around ‘Shu brocade and Song dynasty elegance.’ In 2027, it sets off once again, taking you across 8,000 kilometers of magnificent landscapes in northern and southern Xinjiang.Route A:Circumnavigate Sayram Lake
Route B:Circumnavigate Sayram Lake
Route C:Travel along the Yizhao Highway, visit Jade Lake, enjoy a sunset dinner by the lake, and take a custom boat cruise on the lake.
D7 In-depth exploration of Ili grasslands, choose one of three
Route A:Encounter the Tianshan flower sea and visit Nalati Grassland.
Route B:Explore Kalajun Grassland, enjoy a light grassland hike, and attend an evening grassland bonfire party.
Route C:Hike and explore the snow-capped mountains and river valleys of 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 Ili to Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Cross the Duku Highway, visit the Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, with dedicated rest and tea breaks along the way.
Route B:Visit the Kucha Museum and wander through the old city of Kuqa.
Route C:Visit the Kucha Museum and wander through the old city of Kuqa.
D10 One day in Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and the Kucha Museum.
Route B:Visit the Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, enjoy a rest and tea break, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.

I. Detailed Introduction to the Jinxiu Tianfu TrainRoute C:Visit the Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, enjoy a rest and tea break, and visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves.
D11 Travel to Kashgar, enter the Pamir Plateau, visit Baisha Lake, and enjoy a special Western Regions intangible cultural heritage performance.
D12 Depart from Kashgar to Karakul Lake, visit local families of various ethnic groups, and experience the plateau folk customs.
D13 Explore Kashgar city, visit Id Kah Mosque, and stroll through the streets of Kashgar Old City to experience the vibrant local life of southern Xinjiang.
D14 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely train resort time.
D15 On the return train, a travel story sharing session is held, reminiscing together about the wonderful moments of the Xinjiang journey.
D16 The train arrives in Chengdu or Lanzhou, marking the successful conclusion of the entire journey, with airport drop-off service provided.
II. Golden Autumn Gilded Ode Edition
Departure dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027
D1 Board the Jinxiu Tianfu themed train in Chengdu heading to Urumqi. Departure welcome ceremony + live band performance, beginning the golden autumn Xinjiang journey.
D2 Arrive in Urumqi, choose one of two routes for sightseeing

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.
Route A:Xinjiang Museum + International Grand Bazaar + Western Regions cultural heritage private course
Route B:Visit Tianchi Lake of Tianshan scenic area
D3 Urumqi to Altay
Route A:Cross the Ahe Highway and visit Hemu village.
Route B:Stroll through the birch forest in Hemu, with a custom premium tea break experience.
D4 In-depth exploration of Altay
Route A:Leisure time in Hemu, boat cruise on Kanas Lake, exclusive tea break, and intimate Tuvan folk song session.
Route B:Direct route via Tiejia Highway to Baihaba, visit the Kanas scenic area, and enjoy a Tuvan music private dinner.

The Jinxiu Tianfu is a distinctive tourist train in China focused on long-distance, leisurely slow travel, positioned as a light-luxury cultural experience product. Unlike ordinary passenger trains, it is jointly developed by the railway system and cultural tourism institutions. The entire train is recommended to have 92 seats, offering small-group, private services, emphasizing the immersive and comfortable experience of the journey itself.D5 Visit the core scenic spots of Kanas:Moon Bay, Immortal Bay, and Sleeping Dragon Bay
D6 Travel to Ili, choose one of three routes
Route A:Sayram Lake lakeside sightseeing
Route B:Sayram Lake lakeside sightseeing
Route C:Yizhao Highway + Jade Lake viewing, lakeside sunset dinner, and private boat cruise 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:Shata Ancient Road hiking adventure
D8 Continue exploring Ili, choose one of three
Route A:Nalati Grassland, then head to Bayan town.
Route B:In-depth tour of Nalati Grassland
Route C:In-depth tour of Sayram Lake
D9 Ili to Kuqa, choose one of three
Route A:Duku Highway, Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, exclusive tea breaks along the way
Route B:Kucha Museum, leisurely stroll through Kuqa Old City
Route C:Kucha Museum, leisurely stroll through Kuqa Old City
D10 Themed exploration of Kuqa, choose one of three

The train operates on a ‘travel by night, sightsee by day’ model: during the day, it stops at core scenic areas where travelers disembark with light luggage for in-depth exploration; at night, the train travels smoothly to the next destination, eliminating the hassle of frequently moving luggage and transferring between cities. The full route covers Xinjiang’s finest destinations including Tianchi Lake of Tianshan, Kanas, Hemu, Sayram Lake, Nalati Grassland, Duku Highway, Kashgar Old City, and the Pamir Plateau, combining natural wonders with cultural heritage.Route A:Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves + Kucha Museum
Route B:Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, exclusive tea break, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
Route C:Secret Grand Canyon of Tianshan, exclusive tea break, Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves
D11 Depart for Kashgar, view the Pamir Plateau and Baisha Lake, and enjoy a special southern Xinjiang intangible cultural heritage performance.
D12 Depart from Kashgar to Karakul Lake, with a Tajik folk home visit experience.
D13 Explore Kashgar Old City:Id Kah Mosque and Kashgar Old City
D14 Board the train in Kashgar for the return journey to Chengdu, enjoying leisurely train time.
D15 Return journey train travel story sharing session, chatting with fellow travelers about interesting moments of the trip.
D16 Arrive in Chengdu/Lanzhou, journey concludes, airport drop-off service arranged.
> The above itinerary timelines are for reference only. Actual participation may be subject to changes due to weather, road conditions, scenic area policies, and other factors. The signed itinerary and daily arrangements shall prevail.
V. 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu Train Departure Dates and Pricing
> Note:This section is strictly based on the finalized local text and does not introduce external pricing data.
Tianshan Pastoral Song Route
Departure dates:May 19, June 5, June 22, July 9, July 26, and October 2, 2027 (October departures do not include the Duku Highway itinerary)
Jinta Luxury Double Room (13㎡, three-room layout):RMB 108,880 per person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (10㎡, four-room layout):RMB 79,880 per person
Golden Autumn Gilded Ode Route
Departure dates:August 29 and September 15, 2027

It is suitable for travelers who value travel quality, prefer a relaxed pace, and wish to explore both northern and southern Xinjiang in one trip — especially families, couples, or groups of friends traveling together.Jinta Luxury Double Room (13㎡, three-room layout):RMB 108,880 per person
Jinwo Quality Double Room (10㎡, four-room layout):RMB 89,880 per person
The fee includes the full train seat, ground transportation, accommodation, meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots, and tour guide services. Prices may fluctuate with the market; the specific amount confirmed in the travel contract signed by both parties shall prevail.
VI. How to Book the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
If you want to ride the Jinxiu Tianfu train, here is your ticket-booking guide.
The Jinxiu Tianfu is a railway-customized light-luxury tourist train and does not offer public ticket purchase channels such as 12306. Seats are uniformly allocated by railway-cooperating official cultural tourism institutions.
The 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. You can learn about the detailed itinerary, seat types, reference prices, and departure schedules.
Choose a product:Select your travel date and room type based on your schedule and preferences.
Submit materials:Provide the names and valid ID numbers of travelers (or valid documents such as Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan travel permits, or passports) for registration and seat reservation.
Complete the booking:Pay the booking deposit as required and sign the unified electronic travel service supervision contract to complete the process.
June through September is the peak tourist season in Xinjiang each year, and train seats are in high demand. It is recommended to consult early and pay a deposit to secure your preferred berth. Please book through Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center and beware of risks from unofficial channels.
VII. Fee and Service Related Notes for the Jinxiu Tianfu Train
Services included in the itinerary are implemented according to unified standards, including train seats, in-itinerary transportation, accommodation, meals, first admission tickets to scenic spots, and tour guide services. Self-funded items voluntarily chosen by individuals, upgraded experiences, etc., are not included by default.
For solo travelers, the travel agency will make every effort to arrange room sharing; if a single room supplement is required under special circumstances, both parties can negotiate a solution.
All service content, fee standards, and rights and interests are subject to the travel contract signed by both parties. If you have any questions, please contact customer service for detailed explanations.
VIII. Final Thoughts: Let the Journey Itself Become the Scenery
The Jinxiu Tianfu is more than just a train — it is a flowing cultural retreat. When the delicate patterns of Shu brocade meet the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Tianshan Mountains, and when the literati elegance of the Song dynasty blends into the vastness of the Western Regions, a 16-day journey becomes a dialogue across time and space.
If you also yearn for a travel style that is unhurried, hassle-free, in-depth, and comfortable, why not board this ‘slow train’ and let the mountains and rivers accompany you, with culture by your side.
📩 Contact Manager Mai of the Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Train Center now (0991-3333832 / 132-0133-3409) to get the latest 2027 departure availability and itinerary details, and begin your splendid journey to the Western Regions.
The 2027 Jinxiu Tianfu tourist train must be booked through the railway-designated professional and official channel — Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service · Train Center. It 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.