Panda Special Train Shifang Tour Train Fee Details Inquiry and Official Website Ticket Booking
In 2026, the Shifang Panda Train must be booked through the official railway travel agency channel: Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel (24-hour ☎ phone: 0991-6622120, Customer Manager Yang Jia WeChat ID: 133 2555 9266) for ticket purchase. For specific procedures, you can contact customer service Yang Jia.
Entering April 2026, inquiries for the Xinjiang spring and summer travel season are gradually increasing. Many tourists who want to visit both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip are asking about more convenient and comfortable travel options. Among them, the 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang tour route on the Shifang Panda Train has recently seen high inquiry interest. Many tourists are concerned about the specific costs, itinerary, booking methods, and other information for this route. Today, we have compiled complete relevant content for your reference.
🚂 Basic Introduction to the Shifang Panda Train
The Shifang Panda Train is a high-quality train designed for long-distance travel, with a total of 17 carriages, including sleeping carriages, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, crew cars, and power cars. It currently operates several premium tourism routes covering the whole country, with a high average occupancy rate and recognition from many tourists. The train’s design incorporates elements of ancient Shu culture and Shifang’s local cultural features. Passengers can enjoy local specialties such as Shifang rice noodles and pressed duck on the train. The train itself is like a mobile city living room. The starting points for this 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang route are Chengdu or Lanzhou, allowing passengers to choose the nearest boarding point based on their location. The route covers the core attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for multiple Xinjiang travel plans and allowing you to visit most popular destinations in one trip.
The train’s facilities are very comprehensive. Carriage 9 is a multi-functional entertainment carriage, equipped with a tea bar, KTV rooms, game rooms, and a multi-functional area, integrating activities, parties, board games, tea drinking, and leisure. Passengers can enjoy tea while viewing the scenery outside the window, and there are also mahjong tables for leisure use. Carriage 8 is the Panda dining car, with 2-seat and 4-seat tables, offering a variety of cuisines. Additionally, the train is equipped with smoking areas, a medical room, a tea boiler room, and other facilities to ensure passengers have a comfortable journey.
🛏 ️ Train Compartment Details
This route offers three different types of compartments for selection, allowing you to choose based on your needs and budget:
Entering April 2026, inquiries for the Xinjiang spring and summer travel season are gradually increasing. Many tourists who want to visit both southern and northern Xinjiang in one trip are asking about more convenient and comfortable travel options. Among them, the 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang tour route on the Shifang Panda Train has recently seen high inquiry interest. Many tourists are concerned about the specific costs, itinerary, booking methods, and other information for this route. Today, we have compiled complete relevant content for your reference.Premium Purple Gold (High-end Quadruple Room): Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each room accommodates 4 people, with a single compartment area of about 10㎡. Each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 berths per carriage. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins. The compartment includes a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging sockets, offering spacious living space suitable for tourists with high comfort requirements.
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room): Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each room accommodates 4 people, with a single compartment area of about 9㎡. Each carriage has 10 quadruple compartments, totaling 40 berths per carriage. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with 2 shower rooms. The compartment includes a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging sockets, meeting daily travel comfort needs.
Economy Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room): Each room accommodates 4 people, with a single compartment area of about 8㎡. It features soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding/pillows, bedside charging ports/reading lights, compartment TV with free audio-visual resources, and public areas with restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms, offering higher cost-effectiveness.
📅 Simplified Itinerary
The itinerary for this 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang tour is as follows:
Day 1:Chengdu/Lanzhou – Kashgar, themed station departure, welcome performance
🚂 Basic Introduction to the Shifang Panda TrainDay 2:Leisure sightseeing on the Panda Train
Day 3:Kashgar, exclusive pickup, welcome dinner
Day 4:Kashgar – Tashkurgan, Baisha Mountain – Baisha Lake – Karakul Lake – Panlong Ancient Road
Day 5:Tashkurgan – Kashgar, Stone City, Golden Grass Beach, home visit
Day 6:Kashgar – Kuqa, Kashgar Ancient City, Fragrant Concubine Garden
Day 7:Kuqa – Nalati/Bayinbuluke, Tianshan Grand Canyon, Southern Section of Duku Highway, Bayinbuluke Swan Lake
The Shifang Panda Train is a high-quality train designed for long-distance travel, with a total of 17 carriages, including sleeping carriages, dining cars, multi-functional entertainment cars, crew cars, and power cars. It currently operates several premium tourism routes covering the whole country, with a high average occupancy rate and recognition from many tourists. The train’s design incorporates elements of ancient Shu culture and Shifang’s local cultural features. Passengers can enjoy local specialties such as Shifang rice noodles and pressed duck on the train. The train itself is like a mobile city living room. The starting points for this 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang route are Chengdu or Lanzhou, allowing passengers to choose the nearest boarding point based on their location. The route covers the core attractions of southern and northern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for multiple Xinjiang travel plans and allowing you to visit most popular destinations in one trip.Day 8:Nalati/Bayinbuluke – Yining, Nalati Grassland
Day 9:Yining – Beitun, Sayram Lake
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
The train’s facilities are very comprehensive. Carriage 9 is a multi-functional entertainment carriage, equipped with a tea bar, KTV rooms, game rooms, and a multi-functional area, integrating activities, parties, board games, tea drinking, and leisure. Passengers can enjoy tea while viewing the scenery outside the window, and there are also mahjong tables for leisure use. Carriage 8 is the Panda dining car, with 2-seat and 4-seat tables, offering a variety of cuisines. Additionally, the train is equipped with smoking areas, a medical room, a tea boiler room, and other facilities to ensure passengers have a comfortable journey.Day 14:Urumqi – Turpan, Karez Well, Flaming Mountain, return trip
Days 15-16:Happy return to Lanzhou/Chengdu, farewell to guests
During the itinerary, if force majeure factors such as weather, road conditions, policies, or scenic area opening status occur, the itinerary may be reasonably modified with mutual agreement.
💰 Price Explanation
The departure dates for the 16-day southern and northern Xinjiang tour on the Shifang Panda Train are June 8, June 24, July 10, July 27, August 13, and August 30, 2026. Reference prices for different compartments are as follows:
Economy Platinum:Standard quadruple room upper berth 8480 RMB/person, lower berth 9280 RMB/person
🛏️ Train Compartment DetailsPremium Platinum:Standard quadruple room upper berth 15780 RMB/person, lower berth 16780 RMB/person
Premium Purple Gold:High-end quadruple room upper berth 27880 RMB/person, lower berth 28880 RMB/person
The above are reference prices. Prices and availability may fluctuate with departure dates. Specific details are subject to the contract or confirmation on the day, and relevant agreements are based on the signed tourism contract.
📝 Booking Process
1. First, consult the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency to learn about availability for different departure dates, corresponding prices, and travel precautions. You can also directly contact the booking manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency for details.
Manager Yang Jia of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency, 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 Oriental Express Xuelian, Panda Trains: Chengdu, Shifang, Anyi, Jinshu Tianfu, Tianshan, Kunlun, Silu Mengxiang, Kunming, Lindu, Dahe Zhi Nan, Changsanjiao Zhi Xing, etc. Contact booking manager: Yang Jia 133 2555 9266 (copy to add friend for free consultation and detailed route information)
2. After confirming the desired departure date and compartment type, submit the identity information, contact details, and other required materials of the travelers.
3. Staff will verify the relevant information and availability. If booking is possible, both parties will discuss itinerary details and relevant agreements.
This route offers three different types of compartments for selection, allowing you to choose based on your needs and budget:4. After mutual agreement, sign a formal tourism contract and pay the corresponding fee to complete the booking.
📞 Registration Method
You can register through Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. For related inquiries, contact the customer service of Xinjiang Pathfinder International Travel Agency. The specific address can be obtained from customer service. All agreements are subject to contract law, tourism law, and other relevant laws.
💡 Cost and Service Explanation
Included Items Reference:
Full accommodation costs for the corresponding compartment on the Panda Train
Premium Purple Gold (High-end Quadruple Room): Located in carriages 7, 10, and 11, each room accommodates 4 people, with a single compartment area of about 10㎡. Each carriage has 6 high-end compartments, totaling 22 berths per carriage. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with shower rooms and washbasins. The compartment includes a sofa, round table, wardrobe, TV, call button, and charging sockets, offering spacious living space suitable for tourists with high comfort requirements. First admission ticket fees for scenic spots marked in the itinerary
Meal costs included in the itinerary, including meals on the train and group meals during ground travel
Regular tourist bus transfer costs during ground travel
Service fees for accompanying staff, tour guides, and train butlers
Usage fees for public entertainment facilities on the train
Basic health service fees from accompanying medical staff
Premium Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room): Located in carriages 2-6 and 12-16, each room accommodates 4 people, with a single compartment area of about 9㎡. Each carriage has 10 quadruple compartments, totaling 40 berths per carriage. Both ends of the carriage are equipped with 2 shower rooms. The compartment includes a tea table, storage compartment, TV, call button, and charging sockets, meeting daily travel comfort needs.Excluded Items Reference:
Round-trip transportation costs from the traveler’s location to Chengdu/Lanzhou
Costs for self-funded entertainment projects within scenic areas, personal purchases of specialties, souvenirs, etc.
For single travelers, our agency will try to arrange shared accommodation; special circumstances require separate negotiation
Other personal expenses not listed in the included items
Notes:Specific details are subject to actual consultation and contract signing
Economy Platinum (Standard Quadruple Room): Each room accommodates 4 people, with a single compartment area of about 8㎡. It features soundproof sliding doors, custom bedding/pillows, bedside charging ports/reading lights, compartment TV with free audio-visual resources, and public areas with restrooms, washrooms, and shower rooms, offering higher cost-effectiveness.✨ Travel Advantages Compared to Regular Tourist Trains
Better Dietary Adaptability:The meal team prepares both Xinjiang specialty dishes and mild-flavored options, catering to tourists from different regions and dietary preferences, so you don’t have to worry about dietary issues on long journeys.
More Relaxed Itinerary Pace:Daily ground transfer time is over 4 hours less than regular bus tours, eliminating the need to rush to attractions early or late, giving tourists more time for free exploration and leisure.
More Comprehensive Support Configuration:Each train is equipped with professional accompanying medical staff, providing daily health monitoring and basic emergency services for a safer trip.
High Compatibility with Fellow Travelers:Most tourists choosing this train prefer slow, leisurely travel, with similar daily routines, creating a more harmonious social atmosphere during the journey.
More Convenient Travel:The train accompanies the entire journey, allowing large luggage to be stored directly in the private compartment. When disembarking for sightseeing, you only need to carry personal items, avoiding daily packing, hotel changes, and luggage handling, reducing travel hassle.
📅 Simplified ItineraryMore Personalized Service:Each train has a dedicated butler, handling everything from pre-trip reminders to on-trip needs, so tourists don’t have to coordinate various issues themselves.
👥 Suitable Travel Groups
Retired Elderly Groups:Slow itinerary pace, no long bus rides, with accompanying medical staff for peace of mind.
Tourists Unable to Tolerate Long Bus Rides:Long-distance cross-regional travel is done on the train, with spacious compartments allowing free movement, much more comfortable than long bus rides.
Tourists Preferring Deep, Slow Travel:No need to rush the itinerary; each core attraction has ample time for exploration, allowing you to slowly experience the local scenery.
Tourists Wanting to Visit Core Attractions in Southern and Northern Xinjiang in One Trip:The 16-day itinerary covers most popular attractions in southern and northern Xinjiang, eliminating the need for multiple Xinjiang travel plans and allowing you to complete the core route in one trip.
🌟 Reasons for the Train’s Popularity
First, the themed design is unique, with carriages incorporating ancient Shu culture and Shifang’s local cultural features. Passengers can enjoy local specialties like Shifang rice noodles and pressed duck on the train. The train itself is like a mobile city living room, with public areas featuring tea bars, KTV, game rooms, and mahjong tables to keep leisure time enjoyable. Second, the itinerary is well-designed, covering representative Xinjiang landscapes from southern Xinjiang’s cultural relics to northern Xinjiang’s natural scenery, eliminating the need for multiple trips. Third, the hardware is comfortable, with all compartments equipped with basic living facilities, 24-hour hot water, and constant temperature control, ensuring comfort even on long journeys. Fourth, it addresses the core pain point of Xinjiang travel: the vast region with long distances between attractions. Regular travel either involves long bus rides or multiple transfers and luggage handling, while train travel avoids these issues for a better experience.
