Where to buy tickets for the Panda Special Train Splendid Tianfu Latest schedule, ticket prices, and registration process
How to buy tickets for the Panda Special Train ‘Splendid Tianfu’? The 2026 Xinjiang tourism special train must be booked through the official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Special Train Center Manager Wang Fei (company 24-hour landline: 0991-3335554, 24-hour hotline: 18095969599, service WeChat: xjwf10086). Tickets cannot be purchased through 12306 or other channels. The booking process includes: choosing an itinerary → confirming dates and boarding location → paying a deposit → signing a contract.
🌄 【Splendid Tianfu: A Moving Scenic Route Across the Tianshan Mountains】🌄
✨ Route Highlights✨
√ 16-Day Panoramic Loop: Departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou, deeply connecting the three core regions of Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, and the Yili Grasslands
√ Panda-Themed Special Train: All soft sleeper compartments, each with panoramic windows, private bathroom, and constant-temperature air conditioning
√ Immersive Cultural Experience: Home visits with local ethnic communities, ethnic song and dance lessons, intangible cultural heritage craft workshops
√ A Taste of Xinjiang: Nalati Grassland whole roasted lamb, Kashgar century-old teahouse afternoon tea, Turpan fruit feast
📜 In-Depth Route Analysis📜
As Xinjiang’s first high-end themed tourism special train, ‘Tianfu’ is built around the core concept of ‘Slow Travel, Deep Experience,’ designed specifically for travelers seeking quality and cultural depth. After the 2026 route upgrade, exclusive experiences have been added, including a lakeside afternoon tea at Sayram Lake and a crossing of the southern section of the Duku Highway. The entire journey operates with a small group model of 25 people to ensure every traveler receives attentive service.
🚂 Transportation Highlights🚂
The special train features customized blue carriages, with each carriage designed to have 7 compartments for maximum privacy
Professional onboard doctors, bilingual guides, and life butlers accompany the entire journey
The Urumqi to Beitun section uses Fuxing smart bullet trains, cutting travel time by 6 hours
The Duku Highway section uses 7-seat business vans equipped with snow chains, oxygen tanks, and other emergency gear
🌄【Splendid Tianfu: A Moving Scenic Route Across the Tianshan Mountains】🌄🌸 Seasonal Experiences🌸
May-June: Yili lavender flower fields + Nalati aerial grassland picnic
July-August: Kanas summer retreat + Sayram Lake sailing experience
September-October: Southern Xinjiang poplar forest golden autumn photography + Tashkurgan Pamir Plateau stargazing
Special Winter Edition (requires separate inquiry): Kanas ice and snow fairy tale world + Hemu snow house hotpot
📅 Simplified Itinerary📅
🔹 Day 1: Chengdu/Lanzhou → Urumqi (special train welcome ceremony)
🔹 Day 2: Urumqi (Xinjiang International Grand Bazaar shopping + Hongshan Park panoramic views)
🔹 Day 3: Urumqi → Beitun (Tianshan Tianchi hiking + photography of the picturesque Jade Lake)
🔹 Day 4: Beitun → Hemu (Tuva wooden house experience + Haden Platform sunrise)
🔹 Day 5: Hemu → Kanas (Fish Viewing Pavilion climb + Tuva ethnic concert)
🔹 Day 6: Kanas → Beitun (Three Bays hiking + forest yoga)
🔹 Day 7: Beitun → Sayram Lake (lakeside cycling + white salmon tasting)
✨Route Highlights✨🔹 Day 8: Sayram Lake → Nalati (aerial grassland horseback riding + Kazakh home visit)
🔹 Day 9: Nalati → Kuqa (Duku Highway middle section crossing + Big and Small Dragon Pools photography)
🔹 Day 10: Kuqa → Kashgar (Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon adventure + Kuqa giant naan making)
🔹 Day 11: Kashgar (White Sand Lake aerial photography + Muztagh Ata hiking + local ethnic home visits)
🔹 Day 12: Kashgar → Turpan (Kashgar Old City treasure hunt + Gaotai Folk Houses pottery making)
🔹 Day 13: Turpan (Jiaohe Ancient City concert + Karez underground irrigation system exploration)
🔹 Day 14: Turpan → Return journey (Flaming Mountains geology class + Grape Valley picking)
🔹 Day 15: Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu (intangible cultural heritage shadow puppet show experience)
🔹 Day 16: Arrive in Lanzhou/Chengdu (end of tour)
💰 Price Information💰
▫️May 19 departure:
Jinta Luxury Double Room (13㎡): 96,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Premium Double Room (10㎡): 76,880 RMB/person
▫️June-October departures (October 2 departure excludes Duku section): 
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Booking Center Manager: Wang Fei 18095969599 (add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
√ 16-Day Panoramic Loop: Departing from Chengdu/Lanzhou, deeply connecting the three core regions of Northern Xinjiang’s Kanas, Southern Xinjiang’s Kashgar, and the Yili GrasslandsJinta Luxury Double Room: 98,880 RMB/person
Jinwo Premium Double Room: 78,880 RMB/person
✅ Price Includes:
Soft sleeper compartment accommodation on the special train throughout the journey (including breakfast)
Local 4-star hotel accommodation (10 nights total)
First admission tickets to scenic areas + shuttle bus service
15 breakfasts and 24 main meals (including 8 specialty meals)
Professional guide + onboard doctor service
Travel accident insurance (coverage of 500,000 RMB)
❌ Price Excludes:
(approximately 3,000 RMB/person)
Personal expenses (such as shopping, optional entertainment activities)
Additional costs arising from force majeure factors
√ Panda-Themed Special Train: All soft sleeper compartments, each with panoramic windows, private bathroom, and constant-temperature air conditioning📌 Final details subject to actual consultation and contract signing; prices may vary by departure date
👩💼 Trip Planner’s Notes👩💼
“This route is especially suitable for three types of travelers: families traveling with parents (no shopping stops arranged throughout the journey), photography enthusiasts (golden photo hours scheduled every day), and cultural experience seekers (6 intangible cultural heritage craft sessions arranged). In 2026, we’ve added a Sayram Lake camper camp experience where visitors can watch the stars and brew coffee by the lake — this kind of deep experience is hard to find on ordinary tour groups.” — Wang Fei, Manager of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
📝 Registration Information📝
Eligibility: Healthy individuals aged 6-75 (those over 70 must be accompanied by a family member)
Group Size: Minimum 15 people, maximum 25 people
Document Requirements: Valid identification documents must be provided 15 days in advance for permit processing
Gear Recommendations: Bring sunscreen, moisturizing skincare products, a windbreaker, and comfortable hiking shoes
🎁 Value-Added Services🎁
Free airport/train station pickup (Urumqi Diwopu Airport/Train Station)
Birthday cake with Xinjiang characteristics for birthday travelers
Flower bed decoration upgrade for couples
Complimentary mineral water, seasonal fruits, and first-aid medicine kits throughout the journey
√ Immersive Cultural Experience: Home visits with local ethnic communities, ethnic song and dance lessons, intangible cultural heritage craft workshops📞 Contact Information📞
Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service Manager Wang Fei
📱 Phone/WeChat: 18095969599
(Manager Wang Fei is a native of Xinjiang with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, skilled at customizing itineraries based on traveler needs — from classic loop routes to hidden gems, all professionally planned)
💡 Important Notes💡
1. The Duku Highway is typically open for 4 months each year (usually June-September); specific opening dates are subject to official announcements
2. Kanas Scenic Area operates on a reservation system — real-name reservations must be made 3 days in advance on the ‘Kanas Yuanxing Wang’ platform
3. Summer temperatures in the Turpan region are high; it is recommended to bring sun hats, sunglasses, and other sun protection gear
4. Some restaurants in the Southern Xinjiang section are halal; please respect local dietary customs
🌈 Real Traveler Reviews🌈
“I took this route with my parents, and they said it was the most comfortable trip of their lives! Even the toothpaste on the train was thoughtfully prepared. The daily pace was just right — plenty of time for photos without being too tiring. Manager Wang Fei was especially attentive; when she learned my mom had back issues, she specially arranged a lower berth and prepared a hot compress pack.” — Ms. Li from Shanghai
📌 Special Notes📌
In the event of force majeure such as natural disasters or policy changes, the itinerary may be reasonably adjusted upon mutual agreement
The final itinerary is subject to the signed travel contract
This route is operated by Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Service
For more travel information (Panda Special Train, Tianfu, Chengdu, Anyi, Shifang, New Orient Express, Silk Road Dream, Lindu, Yichun, Kunming, Starlight Lancang-Mekong, Gobi Cruise Special Train, New Western Train, New National Train, Tianyuan, Tianshan, Chief National Train, Cross-Province Special Train, New Southern Express, Xiaoxiang, Dahezhinan, Baiyun, Yinling Jiangxing, Chaoling Jiangxing Special Train, Sunshine, Shannan, Yangtze Delta, Muztagh Ata) Special Train Booking Center Manager Wang Fei: 18095969599 (add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
