Panda Special Train Shifang Official Website Real Time Ticket Information View

The 2026 Shifang Panda Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Service Manager Yang Jia, WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266) for ticket purchase. For specific procedures, please contact customer service Yang Jia.
🚂 Want to see all of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, but worried about the travel fatigue? In 2026, consider a different approach—set your ‘home’ on the rails. Take the ‘Panda Train·Shifang’ and spend 16 days letting the train take you through Xinjiang, saving you the hassle of constantly changing hotels.
🐼 Shifang:A Moving Luxury Hotel
The Shifang Panda Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. It is not an ordinary train but a complete moving luxury hotel, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, travel, sightseeing, and entertainment,’ designed for travelers seeking comfort and depth.
The train adopts a ‘daytime sightseeing, nighttime travel’ model, allowing you to arrive at the next stop in your sleep, leaving more time for the scenery.
Train Formation Overview:
High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing):3 cars
High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin):10 cars
Dining Car:1 car
Multi-functional Entertainment Car:1 car
Camping Car:1 car

🚂 Want to see all of northern and southern Xinjiang at once, but worried about the travel fatigue? In 2026, consider a different approach—set your ‘home’ on the rails. Take the ‘Panda Train·Shifang’ and spend 16 days letting the train take you through Xinjiang, saving you the hassle of constantly changing hotels.Power Car:1 car
🚀 Departure and Itinerary Highlights
Departure Station:Usually departs from stations like Chengdu/Lanzhou, subject to approval by the railway department.
Core Route:16-day panoramic tour of northern and southern Xinjiang, connecting Kashgar, Taxkorgan, Kuqa, Nalati, Kanas, Urumqi, Turpan, and more.
Itinerary Highlights:
Northern and Southern Xinjiang Loop:See snow-capped mountains, lakes, grasslands, deserts, and ancient cities all at once.
Plateau Scenery:Experience the Panlong Ancient Road and Karakul Lake on the Pamir Plateau.
Cultural Experience:Delve into the ancient city of Kashgar and feel the Silk Road charm.
Comfortable Transportation:Mainly by special train throughout, reducing the fatigue of long-distance bus travel.
🛌 Private Compartments:Detailed Explanation of Three Room Types

🐼 Shifang: A Moving Luxury HotelShifang offers three different grades of compartments to meet the needs of various travelers. All compartments are equipped with basic facilities such as charging sockets, reading lights, TVs, and call buttons.
1. Youxiang Bojin: Standard Quadruple Room
📍 Location:Not clearly marked on the train, usually an upgraded standard hard sleeper room type.
🛏 ️ Layout:Standard quadruple room with soundproof sliding doors, offering good privacy.
💡 Facilities:Custom bedding, bedside charging ports, reading lights, compartment TV, and free audio-visual system.
🚿 Bathroom:Public areas in the car have toilets, washrooms, and showers.
👥 Suitable for:Families or friends traveling on a budget seeking value for money.
2. Zhenxiang Bojin: Standard Quadruple Room
📍 Location:Cars 2–6 and 12–16.
🛏 ️ Layout:Each car has 10 quadruple compartments, totaling 40 berths.

The Shifang Panda Train is a high-end themed tourist train jointly created by China Railway Chengdu Group Co., Ltd. and the Shifang Municipal People’s Government. It is not an ordinary train but a complete moving luxury hotel, integrating ‘eating, accommodation, travel, sightseeing, and entertainment,’ designed for travelers seeking comfort and depth.💡 Facilities:Equipped with tea tables, storage compartments, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
🚿 Bathroom:Two showers at each end of the car to meet daily bathing needs.
👥 Suitable for:Travelers with higher demands for comfort and privacy.
3. Zunxiang Zijing: High-end Quadruple Room
📍 Location:Cars 7, 10, and 11.
🛏 ️ Layout:Each car has 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 berths.
💡 Facilities:Compartment includes sofas, round tables, wardrobes, TVs, call buttons, and charging sockets.
🚿 Bathroom:Each end of the car has a shower and washbasin, with more complete facilities.
👥 Suitable for:Travelers seeking high-quality experiences with ample budgets.
🗺 ️ 16-Day Northern and Southern Xinjiang Simplified Itinerary

The train adopts a ‘daytime sightseeing, nighttime travel’ model, allowing you to arrive at the next stop in your sleep, leaving more time for the scenery.> Note:The following is an itinerary overview; specific arrangements may be adjusted based on actual conditions. Please refer to the departure notice and contract.
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou-Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
Day 2:Panda Train leisure sightseeing
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar-Taxkorgan, Baisha Mountain-Baisha Lake-Karakul Lake-Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Taxkorgan-Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grassland, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar-Kuqa, Kashgar Ancient City, Fragrant Concubine’s Tomb,
Day 7:Kuqa-Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke-Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining-Beitun, Sayram Lake

Train Formation Overview:Day 10:Beitun-Hemu-Jiadengyu, Hemu Scenic Area
Day 11:Jiadengyu-Kanas-Burqin, Kanas Scenic Area
Day 12:Burqin-Beitun-Urumqi, Colorful Beach
Day 13:Urumqi, Tianshan Tianchi Scenic Area
Day 14:Urumqi-Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15–16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
💰 2026 Prices and Tour Dates

Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel, with over a decade of experience in the tourism industry, is experienced, professional, and reliable, familiar with all of Xinjiang tourism: Mainly responsible for booking tourist trains such as New Oriental Express Xuelian, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindou, Dahezhinan, Changsanjiang Star, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266, (copy to add as friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
📅 Northern and Southern Xinjiang 16-Day Tour Dates
June 8, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 10, 2026

High-end Soft Sleeper (Zunxiang Zijing): 3 cars July 27, 2026
August 13, 2026
August 30, 2026
💸 Reference Prices by Room Type
Youxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Upper Berth:8480 RMB/person
Lower Berth:9280 RMB/person
Zhenxiang Bojin (Standard Quadruple Room)
Upper Berth:15780 RMB/person
Lower Berth:16780 RMB/person

High-end Hard Sleeper (Zhenxiang Bojin): 10 carsZunxiang Zijing (High-end Quadruple Room)
Upper Berth:27880 RMB/person
Lower Berth:28880 RMB/person
> Warm Tips:The above are reference prices for 2026; actual costs may fluctuate due to factors like schedule and policies. Please refer to the contract signed with Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel.
📝 How to Book Shifang
Booking Shifang requires purchasing a travel package through a travel agency; tickets cannot be purchased separately on 12306. The specific process is as follows:
1. Contact Customer Service: Call or WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel to indicate your preferred schedule, number of people, and room type.
2. Confirm Details: Customer service will provide real-time availability, final quotes, and contract details.
3. Pay Deposit: Pay a deposit (amount as advised by customer service) and sign an electronic contract to lock in seats.
4. Pay Balance: Pay the balance about 30 days before departure and receive materials like the ‘Travel Guide.’

Dining Car: 1 car5. Prepare for Departure: Bring valid documents and gather on time as notified.
> Booking Manager:Yang Jia
> Contact Method:Call or WeChat Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel customer service.
📋 Registration, Fees, and Service Description
1. Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel. It is recommended to inquire early as seats are limited during peak season.
2. Fee Includes (Reference)
Transportation:Special train sleeper tickets, tourist buses within Xinjiang (7-seat cars for some sections).
Accommodation:Special train sleeper berths and hotels/hostels listed in the itinerary.
Meals:Meals included in the itinerary, with Sichuan cuisine and local specialties in the dining car.

Multi-functional Entertainment Car: 1 carServices:Guide commentary, panda butler, on-board medical staff, etc.
Others:First admission tickets to listed attractions and necessary shuttle buses, travel accident insurance, etc.
3. Fee Excludes (Reference)
Personal expenses and items outside the itinerary.
Additional costs due to force majeure.
Single supplement for solo travelers (to be negotiated with the travel agency).
Note:Specific inclusions and exclusions are subject to actual consultation and contract.
4. Service Highlights
Elderly-friendly Design:Carriages equipped with anti-slip handrails, emergency call systems, and showers with seats and handrails.
On-board Medical Staff:Professional medical staff on board to ensure passenger health.

Camping Car: 1 carRich Entertainment:Train features KTV, tea bar, chess and card rooms, etc., making the journey enjoyable.
✨ Why is Shifang Highly Favored?
1. 🚆 Hassle-free Long-distance Travel
The entire trip mainly uses the special train, traveling at night and sightseeing during the day, avoiding the trouble of frequent packing and bus transfers, especially friendly for the elderly.
2. 🧓 Relaxed Pace, Rich Experience
The 16-day itinerary covers the highlights of northern and southern Xinjiang, but the overall pace is slow, with 1-2 core attractions per day and ample rest time on the train, suitable for travelers with limited stamina.
3. 🍃 Thoughtful Service, Comprehensive Support
The train is equipped with on-board doctors and panda butlers, ground accommodation standards are high, and the itinerary is designed with elderly-friendly needs, making travel more reassuring.
4. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 High Adaptability for All Groups
Whether retired seniors, family travelers, or friends who enjoy slow-paced trips, everyone can find a comfortable rhythm on this train.
5. 🏆 Good Reputation, Quality Assurance
Since its launch, Shifang has become a popular product in the market due to its unique cultural theme, luxurious facilities, and meticulous service, deeply loved by tourists.