Panda Special Train Shifang Number Xinjiang Loop Long Distance Travel Route Full Analysis
In 2026, the Shifang Hao Panda Train must be booked through the railway’s official travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia’s WeChat: 133 2555 9266) for ticket purchase. For specific procedures, you can contact Customer Service Yang Jia.
Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, but worried about the long-distance bus fatigue and frequent hotel changes? Taking the ‘Panda Train · Shifang Hao’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang might be the ideal way you’re looking for. This train perfectly integrates ‘hotel + restaurant + entertainment venue,’ allowing you to easily reach famous attractions like Kashgar, Kanas, and Sayram Lake in a comfortable mobile space.
This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the Shifang Hao’s route features, carriage configuration, itinerary, cost breakdown, and booking process, helping you clearly plan this journey.
🚂 Train Profile:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Hao Panda Train consists of 17 carriages, integrating transportation, accommodation, entertainment, and dining, making it a ‘resort hotel on rails.’
High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):3 carriages (Carriages 7/10/11)
High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin):10 carriages (Carriages 2-6, 12-16)
Dining Car:1 carriage (Carriage 8)
Multi-functional Entertainment Car:1 carriage (Carriage 9)
Service Car, Generator Car:1 each
🚪 Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper)
Want to see all the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang in one go, but worried about the long-distance bus fatigue and frequent hotel changes? Taking the ‘Panda Train · Shifang Hao’ 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang might be the ideal way you’re looking for. This train perfectly integrates ‘hotel + restaurant + entertainment venue,’ allowing you to easily reach famous attractions like Kashgar, Kanas, and Sayram Lake in a comfortable mobile space.Location:Carriages 7, 10, 11
Layout:Each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 VIP guests in total
Facilities:Shower rooms and washbasins at both ends of the carriage; compartments feature sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
🚆 Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper)
Location:Carriages 2-6, 12-16
Layout:Each carriage has 10 4-person compartments, accommodating 40 passengers in total
Facilities:2 shower rooms at both ends of the carriage; compartments feature tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
🏞 ️ Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Layout:Standard quadruple room, equipped with soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding, bedside charging ports, reading lights, compartment TVs, and a free audio-visual system.
Public Area:The carriage has restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms.
This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the Shifang Hao’s route features, carriage configuration, itinerary, cost breakdown, and booking process, helping you clearly plan this journey.🎲 Multi-functional Entertainment Car
Located in Carriage 9, featuring a tea bar, KTV rooms, entertainment rooms, etc., to meet passengers’ leisure and entertainment needs. The train also has its own tea bar, KTV, cigar bar, and national essence mahjong tables, making it an excellent place for activities, parties, board games, tea tasting, and sightseeing.
🍽 ️ Panda Dining Car
Located in Carriage 8, offering 2-person and 4-person seats for passenger dining services.
🛋 ️ Other Supporting Facilities
The train is also thoughtfully equipped with smoking areas, medical rooms, tea brewing rooms, etc., making the journey more comfortable and convenient.
🛌 Compartment Details:Three Room Types, Three Experiences
The Shifang Hao offers three different grades of compartments to meet the needs and budgets of different passengers.
1. Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Suitable for:Budget-friendly, suitable for friends traveling together, families, or passengers focusing on cost-effectiveness.
🚂 Train Profile: A Moving Luxury HotelKey Features:
Standard quadruple room with good privacy.
Equipped with soundproof sliding doors to ensure rest quality.
Each bed has a charging port and reading light for personal use.
Compartment has a TV and free audio-visual system, with bathroom facilities in the public area.
2. Zhenxiang Bojin (High-end Hard Sleeper)
Suitable for:Passengers with higher requirements for accommodation comfort, who want to experience more spacious space and more train services.
Key Features:
Located in Carriages 2-6, 12-16, each carriage has 10 4-person compartments, totaling 40 berths.
Equipped with 2 shower rooms at both ends of the carriage for passenger convenience.
The Shifang Hao Panda Train consists of 17 carriages, integrating transportation, accommodation, entertainment, and dining, making it a ‘resort hotel on rails.’ Compartments feature tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, with complete facilities.
3. Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper)
Suitable for:Passengers pursuing high quality, privacy, and premium services.
Key Features:
Located in Carriages 7, 10, 11, each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, accommodating 22 VIP guests.
Equipped with shower rooms and washbasins at both ends of the carriage, offering stronger privacy.
Compartments feature sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets, with more spacious space and a more luxurious experience.
🗺 ️ Simple Itinerary:16-Day Highlights Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing): 3 carriages (Carriages 7/10/11)Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pick-up, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, White Sand Mountain – White Sand Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Old City, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb,
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Secret Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Manager Yang Jia from Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over ten years of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang’s tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as the New Orient Express Xuelian Hao, Panda Trains: Chengdu Hao, Shifang Hao, Anyi Hao, Jinshu Tianfu Hao, Tianshan Hao, Kunlun Hao, Silu Mengxiang Hao, Kunming Hao, Lindou Hao, Dahe Zhi Nan Hao, Changsan Jiao Zhi Xing Hao, etc. You can contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add friend for free consultation and request detailed route information)
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
Day 10:Beitun – Hemu – Jia Dengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jia Dengyu – Kanas – Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin – Beitun – Urumqi, Colorful Beach
High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin): 10 carriages (Carriages 2-6, 12-16)Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return journey
Day 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to VIP guests
💰 Price Description:2026 16-Day Tour of Northern and Southern Xinjiang
Tour Dates
June 8, 2026, June 24, 2026
July 10, 2026, July 27, 2026
August 13, 2026, August 30, 2026
Price
Youxiang Bojin:Standard quadruple room upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
Dining Car: 1 carriage (Carriage 8)Zhenxiang Bojin:Standard quadruple room upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Zunxiang Zijing:High-end quadruple room upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
Warm Tips
The above are reference prices for the 2026 16-day tour of northern and southern Xinjiang. Actual prices may change due to factors such as departure dates and policies. Please confirm the final price with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel when registering, and the signed travel contract shall prevail.
📝 Costs and Services:Included and Excluded Items
✅ Included Items (Reference)
Transportation:Corresponding seat on the Shifang Hao special train and tourist buses within Xinjiang (some sections use 7-seat cars).
Accommodation:Train sleeper berths and ground hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals on the special train and ground meals as listed in the itinerary (specific standards subject to the contract).
Services:Full-tour guide service, panda butler, accompanying medical staff, and related insurance.
Multi-functional Entertainment Car: 1 carriage (Carriage 9)Tickets:Some high-end room types may include the first admission tickets and necessary shuttle buses for attractions listed in the itinerary (specifics subject to product description and contract).
❌ Excluded Items (Reference)
Personal expenses and meals/beverages not mentioned in the itinerary.
Transportation and personal expenses during free time.
Additional costs due to force majeure factors such as traffic delays, weather, policies, etc.
Attraction tickets and shuttle buses not included in the itinerary (specifics subject to product description and contract).
Note:Specific included and excluded items are subject to actual consultation and signing.
📞 Booking Process:How to Secure Your Seat
Booking the Shifang Hao requires going through a railway-cooperative regular travel agency. The specific process is as follows:
1. Inquiry: Contact Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, provide the number of travelers, budget, preferred room type, and departure date, and inquire about available spots and detailed quotes.
Service Car, Generator Car: 1 each2. Confirmation: After confirming the itinerary details, submit the identity information of all travelers and pay a deposit to secure the seats.
3. Contract Signing: The travel agency will send a unified electronic contract from the National Tourism Regulatory Platform. Please carefully check the itinerary, costs, and other information before signing.
4. Final Payment: Pay the remaining balance according to the contract’s agreed time, and pay attention to the departure notice for the latest information on assembly time and location.
Booking Manager:Manager Yang Jia
Booking Method:You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
👨 👩👧👦 Who is it suitable for?
The Shifang Hao is especially suitable for the following groups:
Retirees:The itinerary has a relaxed pace, avoiding travel fatigue, making it an ideal choice for health and leisure.
Travelers who dislike long-distance buses:The entire trip features ‘travel by night, sightsee by day,’ resting on the train and waking up at the attractions, worry-free and comfortable.
Families/Friends Traveling Together:The compartment format offers good privacy, and the entertainment facilities are rich, making it an ideal place for gatherings and celebrations.
🚪 Zunxiang Zijing (High-end Soft Sleeper)First-time visitors to Xinjiang:One trip covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, making it an easy way to start your Xinjiang journey.
✨ Why is it so popular?
The Shifang Hao Panda Train continues to be popular mainly due to the following points:
Integration of ‘Hotel + Restaurant + Entertainment Venue’:Enjoy comprehensive services on the train without worrying about accommodation, dining, and entertainment.
Relaxed Pace, Rich Experience:Sightsee during the day, travel at night, with a reasonable itinerary that balances sightseeing and rest.
Thoughtful Service, Complete Support:Equipped with panda butlers and accompanying medical staff, friendly to elderly travelers, making the journey more reassuring.
One price includes designated items in the itinerary, saving effort and worry:Eliminates the hassle of frequently booking hotels and changing transportation; luggage can be stored on the train for light travel.
💡 Warm Tips
The climate in Xinjiang is changeable with long sunshine hours; please prepare sunscreen, windproof, and warm clothing.
It is recommended to bring common medicines and personal special medications, and inform the accompanying medical staff.
If force majeure factors such as weather or road conditions occur during the trip, the itinerary can be reasonably adjusted with mutual agreement.
Before departure, be sure to carefully read the departure notice and travel contract to understand the specific itinerary, costs, and precautions.
